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Today we take a DEEP DIVE into the Tennessee Titans, the 26th Ranked Team in my Pre-Season Power Rankings. We'll go through all of their offseason changes, how I feel about EVERY PLAYER on the roster, and then get into some predictions for how the season will go. HUGE thanks to James Foster & Easton Freeze for providing their Titans insight to the show! FOLLOW JAMES: (@)NoFlagsFilm on Twitter, at the @DaftonDraft Pordcast, and his work over at "Wide Left" FOLLOW Easton: (@)eastonfreeze on Twitter along with his work at A to Z Sports Sponsored by SeatGeek! Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TFG10 *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount! Get EXCLUSIVE Content AND Support My Channel @ https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy Fan Made Deep Dive Spreadsheet From "123 Fives" https://drive.google.com/open?id=1V15bZ-LCny1n8UogtQgCVWRTlRUuzKfU6ccJFeGfU3o Join my Community Discord Server! https://discord.gg/D9cp7yY Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:54 Coaching Staff 24:20 Quarterback 38:25 Runningback 49:30 Weaponry 1:08:13 Offensive Line 1:20:49 Offensive Summary 1:21:35 Defensive-Line 1:41:42 Linebackers 1:49:02 Secondary 2:04:15 Defensive Summary 2:06:10 Special Teams 2:09:12 Guest Interview! (E. Freeze & J. Foster) 2:41:03 Team Summary & Final Predictions!

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!Many parents raising adopted, foster, or kinship children feel like they're carrying most of the parenting load alone. Talking about it and changing it can be hard. In this episode, Josh Davis, PhD, shares practical, non-blaming strategies to improve communication, build confidence, and create a stronger parenting partnership when raising kids from hard places. As Father's Day approaches, Josh also offers some downloads for Dads!In this episode, we discuss:How common is it for one person in a partnership or marriage to feel as if the parenting load is uneven?How can we influence the relationship to invite our partners into a more balanced dynamic?What are the common reasons partners step back instead of stepping in? What are some signs that maybe criticism—even subtle—is affecting our partner's willingness to engage?What do you mean by “lowering the barrier to involvement?”How can we offer specific, doable examples to our partners without “telling them what to do?”What scripts can we use, or what language, to invite partnership?For parents/caregivers raising challenging kids who require a LOT of time, energy, emotional investment, etc., what are some helpful ways to stay emotionally connected and protect their marriage or partnership?If a listener wants to take what they've learned here and invite their partner in to share the parenting load, what are one or two first steps to try? Resources:Celebrating & Supporting Men in Foster & Kinship CareJosh Davis, PhD  - www.joshdavisphd.com/www.joshdavisphd.com and www.nlpfordads.com Why Mentors are Crucial When Raising Relative KidsSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review.  This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building

The 50th anniversary of the famous Sex Pistols concert at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester has just passed. We discuss punk rock, how it started, and what it has become. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! Show notes Sex Pistols at the Lesser Free Trade Hall - Wikipedia ‘I knew it was over for us': the bands who got left behind when punk exploded - The Guardian Elisha Cook Jr. (Wilmer) - Wikipedia ‘People are still isolated and obsessive': De Niro, Scorsese, Foster and Schrader reunite for Taxi Driver at 50 - The Guardian Épater la bourgeoisie - Wikipedia Super Black Market Clash - Wikipedia Hot Tuna (album) - Wikipedia Caoilfhionn Rose on The Next Track Our next tracks: The Durutti Column: Renascent Blood, Sweat & Tears: Blood, Sweat & Tears If you like the show, please subscribe in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

The only thing worse than navigating teen life is getting traded for a monkey. Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First-year Foster MBA  (Class of '27) Tejash Bagri explains how he turned a stalled application into an interview by building a go-to-market prototype before reaching out — and what that says about standing out when every candidate has the same AI tools. A practical case study for anyone in a competitive recruiting process. Tejash was part of the core organizing team for Foster's inaugural AI Spark Day and leads the school's AI and Data Analytics Society. Before his MBA, he worked as chief of staff for a group of organizations in a startup environment, where he built AI-driven workflows for research, marketing, and hiring. He reached the final sixteen of Foster's Dempsey Startup Competition and is building a product focused on AI literacy in the classroom. What you'll learn How to use a prototype to get past a resume screen when everyone's resume looks optimized Why AI fluency only matters once it sits on top of real functional or industry expertise Why you should identify the two or three areas where you're genuinely above average — and build from there A staged model for AI maturity, and where most people stall Where to keep the human visibly in control during a live interview Resources mentioned Luma and Meetup (for finding local industry events) Lovable, Replit, Databricks, Claude Code (build/prototyping tools) Company 10-K filings as interview-prep research Ethan Mollick's "jagged edge" framing of AI capability

In this episode of Discovering Grayslake, host sits down with Mayor Elizabeth Davies as she reflects on her first year in office. They cover the village's balanced budget, expanded bike paths, and nature trail improvements. Mayor Davies addresses the controversial data center development, emphasizing fact-based dialogue and community unity. The conversation also highlights support for local businesses on Center Street and exciting upcoming events, including a 250th anniversary drone show. Throughout, Mayor Davies reinforces her commitment to transparent leadership and keeping Grayslake a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Discovering Grayslake: Leadership, Community, and Growth – Insights from Mayor Elizabeth Davies Grayslake, Illinois, is more than just a picturesque Midwestern town—it's a thriving community built on fiscal responsibility, open communication, and a deep sense of hometown pride. In a recent episode of the "Discovering Grayslake" podcast, Mayor Elizabeth Davies sat down with the host to reflect on her first year in office, discuss the village's priorities, and share her vision for the future. This in-depth blog post unpacks the main themes and actionable insights from their conversation, offering valuable guidance for residents, local leaders, and anyone passionate about building stronger communities. Table of Contents Fiscal Responsibility: Building a Sustainable Future Transparent and Positive Communication Supporting Local Businesses: The Heart of Grayslake Open Spaces and Connectivity: Enhancing Quality of Life Smart Growth and Zoning: Balancing Progress with Community Values Navigating Controversy: The Data Center Development Celebrating Community: Events that Unite Grayslake Expert Advice: Actionable Tips for Community Leaders Final Thoughts: Fostering Unity and Engagement 1. Fiscal Responsibility: Building a Sustainable Future Key Takeaway:   Grayslake's commitment to fiscal responsibility is a cornerstone of its success. Mayor Davies' first budget as mayor maintained a balanced budget and zero debt status, with only a modest 1.5% increase in spending despite inflationary pressures. In-Depth Insights: Prudent Budgeting:**     Every dollar spent is carefully evaluated to ensure it delivers value to residents.   The village prioritizes essential services while seeking efficiencies to keep costs down. Zero Debt Policy:**     Grayslake's zero debt status is rare among municipalities and provides flexibility for future investments.   Avoiding debt means more resources can be directed toward community projects and less toward interest payments. Strategic Investments:**     New funding was allocated for marketing and communications, recognizing the importance of keeping residents informed and engaged. Actionable Advice: For Local Leaders:**     Regularly review and justify all expenditures.   Communicate budget decisions transparently to build trust.   Invest in areas that strengthen community engagement and long-term sustainability. 2. Transparent and Positive Communication Key Takeaway:   Effective communication is essential for building trust and fostering community engagement. Mayor Davies has prioritized improving how the village connects with residents. In-Depth Insights: Official Channels Matter:**     As mayor, communication must be measured and comply with legal requirements like the Open Meetings Act.   Email is the preferred method for residents to reach the mayor, ensuring accountability and transparency. Expanding Communication Tools:**     The village is investing in new channels—such as newsletters, social media, and public meetings—to reach a broader audience. Tone and Approach:**     Mayor Davies emphasizes the importance of positive, respectful dialogue, especially when addressing controversial topics. Actionable Advice: For Community Leaders:**     Establish clear, accessible channels for resident feedback.   Respond promptly and thoughtfully to questions and concerns.   Foster a culture of civility, even when opinions differ. 3. Supporting Local Businesses: The Heart of Grayslake Key Takeaway:   Local businesses are the backbone of Grayslake's economy and community life. Supporting them is vital for maintaining the town's unique character. In-Depth Insights: Economic and Social Impact:**     Businesses on Center Street and throughout Grayslake contribute to civic organizations, schools, and local events.   They create jobs, sponsor scholarships, and help fund community celebrations. Community Promotion:**     The village actively promotes local businesses through events like the farmers market, craft beer fest, and seasonal festivals. Standing with Businesses During Controversy:**     Mayor Davies addressed recent calls to boycott businesses over unrelated village decisions, urging residents to support, not punish, local entrepreneurs. Actionable Advice: For Residents:**     Shop local whenever possible.   Attend community events and patronize businesses that give back. For Business Owners:**     Engage with the community through sponsorships and partnerships.   Communicate openly with customers about your role in the community. 4. Open Spaces and Connectivity: Enhancing Quality of Life Key Takeaway:   Grayslake's commitment to open spaces, trails, and bike paths enriches residents' lives and supports environmental stewardship. In-Depth Insights: Nature Trail and Environmental Management:**     The downtown nature trail not only offers recreation but also manages water flow through the Mill Creek Drainage District.   Recent enhancements include planting 300 trees and adding amenities like the "Gilmore Girls gazebo." Expanding Bike Paths:**     Grayslake boasts one of the region's most extensive bike path networks.   New connections, such as the path from Lake Street train station to Allegheny Park, improve safety and accessibility.   Collaboration with state and local officials was key to securing funding and approvals. Actionable Advice: For Municipalities:**     Invest in green infrastructure that serves both recreational and environmental purposes.   Prioritize connectivity to make walking and biking safe and convenient. For Residents:**     Explore local trails and parks.   Participate in community clean-up and tree-planting events. 5. Smart Growth and Zoning: Balancing Progress with Community Values Key Takeaway:   Zoning and comprehensive planning are essential tools for guiding responsible development while preserving Grayslake's character. In-Depth Insights: Zoning Framework:**     The village sets zoning districts (residential, commercial, industrial) but does not select specific businesses.   Property owners and developers propose projects that must comply with zoning and village ordinances. Community Input:**     The comprehensive plan was recently updated with input from residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.   This plan guides future growth, ensuring it aligns with community values and needs. Actionable Advice: For Local Governments:**     Engage the community in planning processes.   Regularly review and update zoning ordinances to reflect changing needs. For Residents:**     Stay informed about local development proposals.   Participate in public hearings and provide constructive feedback. 6. Navigating Controversy: The Data Center Development Key Takeaway:   Major developments, like the proposed data center in south Grayslake, require careful communication and fact-based dialogue. In-Depth Insights: Project Background:**     The data center has been in planning for years, with extensive public hearings and approvals.   It is expected to generate up to $50 million annually in tax revenue at full buildout. Community Concerns:**     National attention and local debate have highlighted the need for clear, accessible information.   The village created an FAQ website and encourages residents to ask questions directly. Respectful Discourse:**     Mayor Davies stresses the importance of respectful, fact-based conversations and discourages divisive actions like business boycotts. Actionable Advice: For Leaders:**     Proactively address concerns with transparent, factual information.   Create dedicated resources (e.g., FAQ pages) to answer common questions. For Residents:**     Seek information from official sources.   Engage in civil discussions and avoid spreading misinformation. 7. Celebrating Community: Events that Unite Grayslake Key Takeaway:   Community events are vital for fostering unity, celebrating heritage, and creating lasting memories. In-Depth Insights: Signature Events:**     The 250th anniversary drone show, Summer Nights, tree lighting ceremony, and Taste of Grayslake are highlights of the town's social calendar.   These events draw large crowds and showcase Grayslake's vibrant spirit. Honoring Service:**     Memorial Day ceremonies, featuring local leaders and Gold Star families, reinforce the community's values and gratitude. Actionable Advice: For Event Organizers:**     Plan inclusive events that appeal to diverse interests and age groups.   Partner with local businesses and organizations to maximize impact. For Residents:**     Attend and volunteer at community events.   Invite friends and neighbors to participate and build connections. 8. Expert Advice: Actionable Tips for Community Leaders Drawing from Mayor Davies' experience and the podcast discussion, here are nuanced, actionable tips for effective community leadership: Prioritize Fiscal Health:**     Maintain a balanced budget and avoid unnecessary debt.   Invest in projects that offer long-term value, not just short-term gains. Communicate with Intention:**  

48th ward Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth joins Bob Sirott to talk about the potential of a teen takeover at Foster Beach a couple weeks ago and the plans she helped to coordinate to prevent it. She also shares details on how other wards can prepare for future teen takeovers and what her stance is on the […]

There are 30 million romance readers in the United States and 50% of them read a book a day—but romance has often been overlooked in publishing. Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo, co-founders of 831 Stories, met as college students at the University of Chicago and are now on a mission to build the Marvel of romance. In this episode they speak with Sara and Phil, who invested in their vision, about building a subscription model, growing community events, and signing a “First Look” deal with Hulu. They also get candid about the work required to run a business with your best friend, how they've learned to ignore bad investor advice, and why books are just the beginning. Watch this episode on YouTube. // MORE FROM 831 STORIES // Learn more about 831 Stories and purchase their books by heading to 831stories.com. Give yourself some love and use the code OVERSUBSCRIBED for 15% off your order. Follow them on Instagram @831stories, on TikTok @831storieshq, and on Substack 831stories.substack.com. // SPONSORS // Quo: Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/FOSTER. Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/FOSTER, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Skims: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Hill House: Visit hillhousehome.com and use code fosters at checkout for 20% off your first purchase of $150 or more.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever thought about why adoption is so close to God's heart? Maybe you know someone who was adopted or as a child you wish you were adopted (jk!) or perhaps you've thought at one time or another: Should we adopt? And what all will that mean to me and our family? Today we have our friends, Jill and Todd Talley, to talk about all things adoption as well as some mentoring topics. Todd and Jill Talley are the parents of three children, two through birth and one through adoption. In 2008 they were blessed to be able to fly to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and bring home their then 18-month-old son. Together as a family the Talleys have a passion for adoption, orphan care ministries and mentoring. So much so in 2009, Todd and Jill met with several families from Grace SLO who had adopted or fostered. Together these couples founded the Adoption and Foster Care Ministry at Grace Central Coast. The Talleys currently Co-Lead the Ministry.   Some gems from our conversation: From the first time we held baby Daniel in our arms, we loved him and knew that this was how our Father in heaven holds and loves us.  By entering in and serving our community, we show the Gospel in understated ways. Foster care and adoption starts with a loss—this child carries a great loss which we can't fully replace but God can through our efforts to love and come alongside as He does for us. Every child belongs in a loving family. The biggest challenge to doing foster care and mentoring is time management. We have to learn how to "layer in" a young person into our already busy schedule who just needs someone to show up and be there to listen. Being engaged in church community was invaluable to our venturing into adoption. Adoption and foster care is a picture of God's welcoming heart.  By utterly depending on God for grace and strength, we want to show the same grace to the lonely, the lost, and the child who needs a family.  The book Jill mentioned: There Is No Me Without You by Melissa Fay Greene Baby Daniel! For information on the Foster and Orphan Care ministry, check HERE.       

Vanderbilt Basketball Legend and former SEC Player of the Year Shan Foster joins Blaine and Zach to recap the NBA Finals and talk Jalen Brunson + Victor Wembanyama's legacies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blaine and Zach discuss the NBA Finals and the New York Knicks getting their first championship since 1973 by beating the San Antonio Spurs. Vanderbilt Legend Shan Foster also joins to give his takes on how the Finals went!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Call on Me and I will answer you, and I will show you great and mighty things which you do not know!” -Jeremiah 33:3   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode host Sandra Flach celebrates foster and adoptive dads with Jerry Tucker. Jerry is the father of eight children, five of whom were adopted. He is also grandfather of nine with a tenth on the way. A real estate professional, Jerry is husband of Jodi Jackson Tucker, founder of Second Mothers, an organization that supports foster and adoptive mothers. Together, Jerry and Jodi created the Renew Retreat, an annual respite for foster and adoptive parents. Jerry is also part of a team that is seeking to launch a Second Fathers initiative in the coming months.   Listen in as Jerry highlights the critical role fathers play in foster and adoptive families and why encouraging and equipping men is so important.     Find Episode 536 wherever you get your podcasts.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: SecondMothers.org See Available Trainings The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon

In this episode, Fostering the Spark, we dive into how ICU nurses can stay passionate, curious, and connected to their purpose through continual growth and learning. Because let's be honest—nursing is intense, and CICU nursing brings an entirely different level of emotional, mental, and clinical demand. Without challenge, support, or opportunities to grow, it's easy to feel burned out or stagnant over time. But the spark that brought you into this profession doesn't have to fade. In this conversation, we explore how to keep fostering that sense of purpose, curiosity, and connection throughout your career. We talk about why this topic matters, what inspired this discussion, and how growth in nursing isn't always about doing more—it can also be about staying engaged, inspired, and grounded in why you started in the first place. Co-Hosts and Guests: Laura Valido, BSN RN (Nationwide Children's Hospital); Natalie Pleiman, MSN RN (Cincinnati Children's Hospital); Yaeji Kim BSN; Editor: Laura Valido, BSN RN Producer: Saidie Rodriguez, MD (CHOA/Emory) Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital

We examine the internal subverts inside our governments in the west. How do find them? How do we remove them?  Channel Support - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FGHPVTVAPRUNU Jeff Nyquist - www.jrnyquist.blog Trevor Loudon - www.trevorloudon.com and www.keywiki.org  Lee Wheelbarger - www.klwworldnews.com Follow us on X: @Anderson10x3 @JRNyquist @TrevorLoudon1 @KLWNews1

Back in August 2024, Liam caught up with top blue and writer Jim Keoghan.The pair discussed 96/97, the late 90's at large and the wider implications on the Toffees to this very day.The duo talk Joe Royle, Peter Johnson, transfers, the lot. And apparently, if Liam's slip of the tongue is correct, we signed Foster not Oster the following summer...Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Gary Lunt and Niall O'Donnell for their contributions to this episode, which is in association with The Excelsior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Born and raised in San Diego, Charles Snow held a variety of jobs early in life, including: paperboy, grocery store cashier, accounting clerk, chauffeur, and sports director at a private school; each of which taught him important lessons about how organizations worked and were managed. Chuck earned his PhD in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and spent his entire academic career as a professor and researcher at Penn State. While there, Chuck taught management subjects to MBA students and executives in more than 35 countries. In this episode, we focus on the core essay that Chuck and co-editor Oystein D. Fjelstad wrote for their book, “Actor-Oriented Organizing,” which is part of Cambridge University's Companions to Management series. In conversation, Chuck discusses three key qualities essential to flattening hierarchical bureaucracies so that teams of employees can respond to emerging customer needs with greater speed and spontaneity. First, there's a great (often unmet) value in openness to change and transparency. The second is a “commons” area, a space where team members feel they're on equal, shared ground. And third is having the resources – financial, digital, and political – to ensure their work leads to outcomes that are incorporated into the company's operational bloodstream. Underlying the entire approach that Chuck advocates for is seeking to act for the common good of all, embodying the “mutual sympathy” style that made Adam Smith not the just the “Father of Modern Economics,” but also a leading promoter of empathy before the term rose to prominence today. Real Transformations: Business Change That Works from the Inside Out is co-hosted by Julie Anixter and Dan Hill, PhD, entrepreneurs with deep experience as corporate change agents, devoted to helping companies make continuous change work for everyone through clarity and connection. To learn about their keynote talks, workshops and labs, check out Real-Transformation.com. 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

Being "nice" might keep the peace, but being kind can change someone's life. Rosie sits down with Jennifer Loper, President of C3, to unpack what it really means to practice "clear is kind" in leadership, relationships, and workplace culture. Jennifer shares a powerful personal story that shaped her understanding of truth with care, then brings it into the everyday realities of leading a feedback-rich organization.

NFC North Roundup: Lions OTA Updates, Bears Minicamp & Stadium Saga, Packers Pay Christian Watson, Vikings QB Battle — Dave (Vikings), Pay (Bears), and Foster (Lions) discuss NFC North offseason developments in June. Foster recaps Detroit OTAs: Penei Sewell shifting to left tackle, rookie Blake Miller's path at right tackle, receiver progress, Kendrick Law's ACL tear, uncertainty around Kerby Joseph's knee, and rumors involving Sam LaPorta's contract value and a potential trade. Pay summarizes Bears minicamp where the defense has outplayed the offense, noting Jaylon Johnson's interceptions, Montez Sweat's return and burst, Caleb Williams' improved command but inconsistent ball placement, Ben Johnson's press-conference intensity, and concerns about Kyler Gordon's availability. They also cover the ongoing Bears stadium negotiations involving Illinois, Chicago, Arlington Heights, and Hammond, Indiana. Green Bay minicamp notes include 17 players in rehab and criticism of Christian Watson's four-year $92M extension. Dave details the Vikings' Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy QB competition, Murray's complaints about split reps, McCarthy's strong day, improved offensive-line coaching, and speculative McCarthy trade destinations. 00:00 NFC North Roundup Begins 01:09 Packers Jabs and Countdown 02:48 Lions OTA Updates 06:42 LaPorta Rumors and Tackle Shuffle 09:03 Injuries and Kirby Joseph Concern 12:25 Bears Minicamp Takeaways 15:31 Ben Johnson Pressers and Player Heat 18:50 Bears Stadium Saga Escalates 24:48 Arlington Heights vs Hammond Breakdown 28:54 Vikings Stadium Lessons 30:02 Bears Relocation Leverage 31:32 Packers Minicamp Buzz 32:28 Watson Contract Debate 38:01 Vikings QB Battle 39:13 Murray Rep Complaints 44:11 McCarthy Trade Rumors 49:21 Locker Room Media Slant 54:26 Wrap Up Shoutouts FAN WITH US!!!  Follow us on Twitter ✖️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ⭐️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ⭐️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/uLDrLQ_t4vw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Scott is joined by authors Minette Norman and Karolin Helbig as they delve into practical strategies for fostering trust, vulnerability, and inclusion in organisations, and explore the nuances of psychological safety. This episode reveals how small changes can lead to profound shifts in workplace culture. In this episode, you'll discover: ·       The definition and emotional experience of psychological safety ·       The importance of vulnerability and courageous communication for leaders ·       How default behaviours and default settings impact team inclusivity ·       The role of self-awareness in changing organisational culture ·       Micro habits and deliberate experimentation to embed safety practices ·       Managing reactions and emotional responses in high-stakes interactions ·       The connection between risk-taking, failure, and innovation ·       Designing inclusive rituals and meetings to foster belonging ·       Practical tips for leaders to create psychologically safe teams today Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to psychological safety and why it matters 02:26 - Defining psychological safety and its emotional impact 03:01 - The visceral feelings of safety versus threat 10:00 - Turning awareness into default behaviors to reduce exhaustion 13:02 - The role of self-awareness in behavior change 17:15 - The responsibility of senior leaders in setting cultural tone 22:08 - Balancing expertise with vulnerability for authentic leadership 26:36 - Creating space for understanding and curiosity in conversations 32:16 - Embracing risk and failure as catalysts for growth 37:39 - Designing meetings intentionally to foster participation and belonging 40:00 - Closing thoughts and resources Resources & Links: ·       Psychological Safety Playbook   Connect with us: LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Instagram     Connect with Minette & Karolin: Karolin Helbig on LinkedIn |  Minette Norman on LinkedIn

This month marks the start of National Fostering Awareness month.Tusla released a statement saying “National Fostering Awareness Month is about opening the conversation, challenging myths and helping people understand that they may already have the qualities needed to make a life-changing difference for a child”.To discuss their experience being foster carers, Andrea is joined by Maureen Gannon and Eileen Harkin.

Born and raised in San Diego, Charles Snow held a variety of jobs early in life, including: paperboy, grocery store cashier, accounting clerk, chauffeur, and sports director at a private school; each of which taught him important lessons about how organizations worked and were managed. Chuck earned his PhD in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and spent his entire academic career as a professor and researcher at Penn State. While there, Chuck taught management subjects to MBA students and executives in more than 35 countries. In this episode, we focus on the core essay that Chuck and co-editor Oystein D. Fjelstad wrote for their book, “Actor-Oriented Organizing,” which is part of Cambridge University's Companions to Management series. In conversation, Chuck discusses three key qualities essential to flattening hierarchical bureaucracies so that teams of employees can respond to emerging customer needs with greater speed and spontaneity. First, there's a great (often unmet) value in openness to change and transparency. The second is a “commons” area, a space where team members feel they're on equal, shared ground. And third is having the resources – financial, digital, and political – to ensure their work leads to outcomes that are incorporated into the company's operational bloodstream. Underlying the entire approach that Chuck advocates for is seeking to act for the common good of all, embodying the “mutual sympathy” style that made Adam Smith not the just the “Father of Modern Economics,” but also a leading promoter of empathy before the term rose to prominence today. Real Transformations: Business Change That Works from the Inside Out is co-hosted by Julie Anixter and Dan Hill, PhD, entrepreneurs with deep experience as corporate change agents, devoted to helping companies make continuous change work for everyone through clarity and connection. To learn about their keynote talks, workshops and labs, check out Real-Transformation.com.

Born and raised in San Diego, Charles Snow held a variety of jobs early in life, including: paperboy, grocery store cashier, accounting clerk, chauffeur, and sports director at a private school; each of which taught him important lessons about how organizations worked and were managed. Chuck earned his PhD in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and spent his entire academic career as a professor and researcher at Penn State. While there, Chuck taught management subjects to MBA students and executives in more than 35 countries. In this episode, we focus on the core essay that Chuck and co-editor Oystein D. Fjelstad wrote for their book, “Actor-Oriented Organizing,” which is part of Cambridge University's Companions to Management series. In conversation, Chuck discusses three key qualities essential to flattening hierarchical bureaucracies so that teams of employees can respond to emerging customer needs with greater speed and spontaneity. First, there's a great (often unmet) value in openness to change and transparency. The second is a “commons” area, a space where team members feel they're on equal, shared ground. And third is having the resources – financial, digital, and political – to ensure their work leads to outcomes that are incorporated into the company's operational bloodstream. Underlying the entire approach that Chuck advocates for is seeking to act for the common good of all, embodying the “mutual sympathy” style that made Adam Smith not the just the “Father of Modern Economics,” but also a leading promoter of empathy before the term rose to prominence today. Real Transformations: Business Change That Works from the Inside Out is co-hosted by Julie Anixter and Dan Hill, PhD, entrepreneurs with deep experience as corporate change agents, devoted to helping companies make continuous change work for everyone through clarity and connection. To learn about their keynote talks, workshops and labs, check out Real-Transformation.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, co-hosts Brian Mavis and Courtney Williams engage with Paula Yost, an attorney and licensed clinical medical health clinician, who shares her journey of advocacy for children in foster care and those with special needs. The conversation explores the impact of personal experiences, such as preeclampsia, on advocacy work, the complexities of navigating the foster care system, and the importance of education and support for both children and their advocates.Paula emphasizes the need for unconditional love and the power of hope in transforming the lives of kids in foster care, while also addressing the hidden traumas they face and the systemic failures that often hinder their progress. The episode concludes with a call to action for foster parents to see themselves as advocates and to provide the love and support that these children desperately need.Pickup a copy of her book: "Tumbleweeds: How to Be an Advocate for Your Children and Yourself in a Failing System"https://a.co/d/07naKZELTakeawaysPaula Yost blends legal advocacy with therapeutic support.Preeclampsia changed Paula's perspective on health and advocacy.Foster parents need to be informed about children's backgrounds.The foster care system often fails to support children's needs.Advocacy is essential for navigating educational systems.Unconditional love is crucial for foster children.Trauma impacts foster children's development and relationships.Education and support can change the trajectory of foster kids' lives.Building trust with foster children is vital for their healing.Hope is a powerful tool in advocating for foster children. Thank you for listening to this episode of The Foster Friendly Podcast.Learn more about being a foster or adoptive parent or supporting those who are in your community.Meet kids awaiting adoption.Join us in helping kids in foster care by donating $18 a month and change the lives of foster kids before they age out.Visit AmericasKidsBelong.org and click the donate button to help us change the outcomes of kids in foster care.

In this episode of Not Just Buildings, host Foster sits down with Bedford County Administrator Robert and Public Information Officer Shelley to discuss the county's growth and key initiatives. They cover major capital projects, including expansions of the animal shelter, sheriff's office, and a new social services building. The conversation highlights investments in parks, fire and EMS services, and Bedford County's impressive broadband expansion, reaching 95% of previously unserved areas. The guests also discuss modernizing government services through technology and improving public communication, showcasing the collaborative efforts driving Bedford County's continued development and community well-being.This podcast lives on Media Squatch+ Your home for local voices, live shows, and nonstop audio.Listen free: https://mediasquat.ch/plus

Orlando R. Kelm is a retired professor from the University of Texas at Austin. He served in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the McCombs School of Business for over 37 years, teaching courses in Portuguese and Spanish language and linguistics. His research and publications focused on the cultural aspects of cross-cultural communication and the creative use of technology in language learning. Orlando was born in Calgary, Alberta, raised in Taylorsville, Utah, and educated at Brigham Young University and the University of California at Berkeley. He served in the São Paulo Norte Brazil mission, and his three favorite hobbies are studying foreign languages, acoustic guitar, and astrophotography and nature photography. Orlando recently published the book It's a Patriarchal Blessing!. Links It’s a Patriarchal Blessing Email Before a Patriarchal Blessing (Microsoft Word format) Email Before a Patriarchal Blessing (PDF format) Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Highlights Orlando discusses his experiences as a patriarch and the significance of patriarchal blessings. He emphasizes the importance of viewing these blessings as affirmations of identity and divine potential rather than as mere checklists or warnings. 00:02:28 – Orlando’s Calling as a Patriarch 00:03:52 – Challenges of Starting as a Patriarch 00:04:48 – Training and Preparation for Patriarchs 00:05:41 – The Pressure of Giving a Blessing 00:06:29 – Communicating First-Time Blessings 00:07:06 – Orlando’s Role as the Only Patriarch 00:07:55 – Impact on Gospel Study and Preparation 00:08:34 – Revelation and Inspiration in Preparation 00:09:40 – The Importance of Compassion 00:10:37 – Note-Taking for Blessings 00:12:00 – Reviewing and Editing Blessings 00:13:27 – The Nature of Patriarchal Blessings 00:14:35 – Preparing Candidates for Blessings 00:17:30 – Helping Candidates Feel Comfortable 00:19:06 – The Role of Patriarchs in the Church 00:20:10 – The Blessing Aspect of Patriarchal Blessings 00:21:09 – Avoiding a Checklist Mentality 00:22:32 – The Role of Personal Agency 00:23:36 – Orlando’s List of Recommended Talks 00:24:45 – Reducing Anxiety for Candidates 00:26:07 – The Experience of Giving Blessings 00:27:30 – The Importance of Seeing Potential 00:28:59 – Understanding Lineage in Blessings 00:30:33 – The Significance of Covenant and Gathering 00:31:47 – Contributions of Different Tribes 00:33:44 – The Role of Personal Revelation 00:35:58 – Flexibility in Interpreting Blessings 00:37:09 – The Lifelong Relevance of Blessings Key Insights The Nature of Patriarchal Blessings: These blessings should be viewed fundamentally as a positive source of love and divine identity. Orlando emphasizes that they are not patriarchal warnings, admonitions, or “chewing outs,” but rather tools to help individuals understand their divine worth. Preparation as a Patriarch: The process involves intense, ongoing spiritual preparation. Orlando explains that he often feels like a “faucet that cannot be turned off” in the days leading up to a blessing, as he studies scriptures and topics prompted by the Holy Ghost to prepare his mind to receive impressions. Mortal Delivery of Revelation: Patriarchs receive inspiration, but they must articulate it using their own mortal capacity, vocabulary, and understanding. Consequently, a patriarchal blessing is a collaboration between the Spirit and the patriarch’s mortal expression. The Fallacy of the “Checklist”: Recipients should avoid viewing their blessings as a list of required events (e.g., marriage, missions, children) to be checked off. Instead, they should see the blessing as a resource to be applied to all of life’s decisions, challenges, and experiences. Understanding Lineage: The declaration of lineage is not a DNA test but an invitation to participate in the Abrahamic covenant and the gathering of Israel. Each tribe's unique description provides a different “skill set” for how an individual can contribute to the Lord’s work. Leadership Applications Alleviate Anxiety: Leaders can help reduce the nervousness people feel about visiting a patriarch by fostering opportunities for the patriarch to interact with ward members (e.g., firesides, sacrament meetings, or activities) beforehand, making him a familiar figure rather than a stranger. Foster a Broad Interpretation: Bishops and leaders should encourage members to interpret their patriarchal blessings with flexibility. When members feel confused by their blessing, leaders can help them understand that the meanings may evolve and deepen as they face different stages and challenges in life. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. 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How does a program built around relationships, adventure, and the outdoors evolve over ten years while staying true to its mission? In this episode, Will sits down with Foster Post, co-founder of Confluence Behavioral Health, as the Vermont-based program celebrates its 10th anniversary. Foster shares his journey into outdoor mental health treatment and reflects on the lessons learned from building a small, owner-operated program during a time of unprecedented change. From its early years featuring multi-day wilderness expeditions to its current model serving young adults through residential treatment, adventure-based programming, and community engagement, Confluence has continually adapted while staying true to its core belief in the healing power of relationships and the outdoors. Foster and Will also explore the changing needs of young adults, including rising anxiety, social isolation, self-doubt, and the impact of technology on mental health. Together, they discuss how outdoor behavioral healthcare is evolving, why community and experiential learning remain essential for growth, and what the future may hold for nature-based treatment programs. This conversation offers valuable insights for parents, clinicians, educational consultants, and anyone interested in young adult mental health, outdoor therapy, and the future of behavioral healthcare. This podcast is supported by White Mountain Adventure Institute (wmai.org), offering adventure inspired retreats and coaching facilitated by Will White.

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Host Jen Barkan is joined by the one and only Coach Melissa Fort to discuss strategies for online sales specialists to make the most of a historically slower summer market. The conversation centers on focus areas to maintain momentum and level up skills during downtime.Housekeeping2026 Online Sales and Marketing Summit - October 1-2, 2026 in Austin, TX - The biggest party for online sales and marketing and it's already over 60% sold out!TITO ShoutoutWe want YOU to send in your nominations to onlinesales@doyouconvert.com!Key Takeaways - 5 things that you can focus on right now Mid year Gut Check: Revisit goals set at the start of the year, assess what's working and what isn't, celebrate wins, and recalibrate for the second half. This includes checking in with sales leadership to see if company goals have shifted and working backwards to understand how OSCs can contribute.Learn AI: Take some AI courses and lean into tools like Claude - think about how you can use it in your role to analyze call transcripts, identify objection patterns, draft prospecting emails, and build presentations. Lean into prospecting (with a fresh approach): Get creative with your outreach. And make those calls. If you are getting a lot of bot leads, flip the script by leading with "I'm a real person" messaging to build trust and spark engagement.Refresh your follow up: Is it stale? Have you been sending the same thing for years in your short term follow up messaging? Audit existing follow-up, then tailor messaging by how leads found you, keep it simple and engagement-focused, and don't set-it-and-forget-it.Foster relationships: Use slower periods to get out from behind the screen. Is there an onsite sales person that you need to build a better relationship with? Get out onsite. Take them coffee. Record a video together. Tour an inventory home.Skills CheckWhich one of these 5 are you going to commit to doing right now? Write out a plan. Talk it over with your leadership, put it out into the universe, and then report your results!

In this special Pride Month episode of Fostering Conversations, host Amy Smith speaks with Jessica and Giselle, a Utah foster care couple, about their journey into fostering and building a loving, inclusive family. They share how a chance encounter at a community event led them to foster care, ultimately resulting in the adoption of their first placement and the addition of another sibling to their home. Their story highlights the importance of representation, support, and belonging for children in care, especially those who identify as LGBTQ+. This episode explores: What it's like to foster as an LGBTQ+ family Why belonging matters for every child How foster parents can support youth who come out The role of community, acceptance, and chosen family Simple ways anyone can be an ally Jessica and Giselle offer practical advice for foster parents and encouraging words for youth navigating identity and acceptance. Their message is clear: every child deserves to feel safe, celebrated, and loved. Learn more about supporting LGBTQ+ youth in foster care: Visit the Utah Foster Care LGBTQ+ Resource Page Transcript: ep72_jun26 [00:00:00] Happy Pride Month. This episode, we’re talking with Jessica and Giselle, a local lesbian couple who shares their insights on what it’s like to be part of the LGBTQ+ community Amy: Welcome to Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Amy Smith. Today we have Jessica and Giselle who are licensed Utah foster care parents, and we are excited to have them. Thanks for being with us today. Jessica: Thank you. We’re excited to be here. Amy: It’s June, it’s Pride Month, and you are a local L-G-B-T-Q family, and we are excited to get your perspective on what that is like. So tell us a little bit about what got you into fostering. Just give us [00:01:00] a little bit of background so our listeners kind of know who they’re listening to. Jessica: Yeah, I’m Jessica, my wife Giselle is right here with me. We have always wanted a family. We’ve been together almost six years and we just, we always knew that we wanted kids eventually. As you do know, there are lots of ways for LGBTQ plus families to start a family, And we started really looking into all the options. We looked into adoption, we looked into IVF, we did look into foster care a little bit initially and. We kind of were thinking it was gonna go a different route. We actually went in 2023 on Mother’s Day. We went to the zoo where they were having a Mother’s day celebration. And there were different organizations there. And we had gotten an email from the zoo and they said that someone was there and they were gonna be giving away. an IVF. To a family so you could enter into this contest and you could potentially win the chance to do IVF because as a lot of you know, it’s not cheap. We thought, let’s go, let’s take our chances, let’s go enter [00:02:00] in and see what the universe has in store for us and. Actually, that’s where we met with Utah Foster Care. They had a booth set up. We actually ended up having a conversation there with Esmeralda from Utah Foster Care, and she was so helpful. She spoke Spanish, which was helpful for my wife, who speaks Spanish. She was answering all of our questions. it really just sparked that interest for us and we hadn’t really. Actually fully considered doing foster care until that conversation. So that was really special, that, that’s kind of what started it off for us. And then we became foster parents. About a year later. We had a couple life things come up. I got an injury and we weren’t ready to start right away. But when we did officially become licensed in 20, 24, about a month after we got our license, we got our first placement. And that first placement was who we just adopted in January of this year. And. We also have his younger half brother that was placed with us as well last summer. So [00:03:00] we’ve just, we’re just growing and expanding and, Amy: Yeah, I love that. Okay, so you’re saying that the booths work. I feel really good about this. I love that. I love that you guys went in with a different, like purpose essentially, and then your eyes were open to something else, like that’s really cool. So have you guys had any other placements besides these two siblings? Jessica: No, actually they’ve been the only, only two placements. We were kind of one of the odd ones, I guess, that adopted our very first placement, so I know that’s not always the case, but. Amy: It’s not, but you know what I’ve learned in foster care is that nothing is normal. You just never know. So I love that. That’s amazing. So tell us a little bit about the process of becoming licensed. Did you feel any barriers or things as an L-G-B-T-Q couple? Jessica: I do feel like in some ways I think we felt more needed. I do remember pretty early on hearing the statistics that about, and correct me if I’m wrong, about [00:04:00] 30% of foster kids end up identifying as LGBTQ plus. So I do remember thinking like, oh, wow, those are crazy numbers. And how special would it be for us to be there and to be able to have our start with foster care and to be able to just be there to even if it didn’t end up in adoption, we would’ve loved to have that positive impact. Even if it was just a temporary thing where there’s reunification as the goal, then we were happy to be there for however long in a child’s life as that was gonna be. And yeah, I think we felt pretty early on that that this was a good place for us. That there was a lot of inclusion and a lot of , a need for just having that diversity and having that acceptance. Amy: Yeah, I love that. I know that’s spoken of so much, and so to actually hear your experience that is what it felt like and was that I love that because there is, there, is a huge need for it. Have you guys been able to participate in a cluster, the group that, Around the LGBTQ community. Have you guys been able to participate in any of those types [00:05:00] of events? Jessica: We haven’t specifically, which is awful. I know Amy: No, it’s not. Jessica: invited. Yeah, it is very busy. Yeah. And we have met couple of the people that help run those groups. They’re amazing people. And we do go to other activities and other events where we can, and it’s, yeah. It’s been nice though to know that those resources are there and that those other. Activities are happening, that those meetings are happening. Like it’s, it is wonderful to know that, and I think that is, again, initially that is something that really was a positive impact on our decision to become foster parents, was knowing that. It’s not just, Hey, , we are inclusive of everyone. They didn’t just say it on paper. They were actually doing the things that show that they care about the LGBTQ plus community. There were actually those things in place to help. We are very happy that they exist and Amy: Love Jessica: we need to start attending those. Yeah. Amy: It’s tricky, especially if you have younger kids. A lot of those are geared towards the teens in the community, so that’s totally fair. And life is busy. [00:06:00] Foster parents are busy. So I totally get that. One of the things that Utah Foster Care says a lot is that every child deserves belonging. So what’s that kind of mean to you guys? Jessica: the term belonging. doesn’t just exist for LGBTQ plus. I think that can be for anyone that’s different, anyone that feels outta place. And I think of course it’s especially important for our LGBTQ plus children that that need those safe homes. And. Us being in that community ourselves, I think has a whole new meaning. We can apply our own personal experience, the things that were said, that were helpful, the things that were maybe hurtful, and kind of take what we’ve learned from our own personal experiences and say I. We’re never gonna be that kind of parent to our kids because that was hurtful or the opposite. Luckily in our cases were was true that we both had very accepting families, very accepting friends and support systems that as we came out and as we. Decided, Hey, we’re gonna, we’re gonna start a family. We’re gonna do this. We [00:07:00] had so much love and so much support and a lot of right things were said, and a lot of right things were done. So just knowing that, like we want to give that as well. All the love that we’ve already received, like we have so much to give as well. I think that belonging is important for every child regardless of how they identify. Amy: Yeah, absolutely. And like you said at very beginning, , we need to belong in so many different aspects. There’s so many clubs, groups, places to belong that, that every human needs, I would love if you would be willing to share, As foster parents, what are things that maybe we have a child in our care that comes out while they’re in our care? What do we do as foster parents? Jessica: I think what was helpful for me specifically, I didn’t come out in my youth. I was much older when I came out. I was about 24, 23 or so. But I can imagine having come out as a youth and I can. I can imagine the anxiety, the stress, the the fear of, how is this person gonna react? Especially [00:08:00] being in Utah, it’s a little more conservative. A lot of people come from a religious, background and unfortunately you hear stories and these stories are real things that happen to real people. And unfortunately, there are a lot of reactions that are not positive and that are not great. Things that helped me and things that were said to me from my own family was just, this change is nothing. We love you. We still want the best for you. We still want you to get married. We still want you to have kids. If that’s what you choose to do, and we’re here for you, and just helping to take that fear away of. Am I gonna be kicked outta my family? Am I gonna be treated differently now? Am I gonna, the things that, at least in my case, I didn’t ever think that my family would do that. ’cause I knew that they, deep down, they, they love me no matter what. But they’re still real fears. Even if you have the most supportive parents or the most supportive, support system, you, you can still have those fears and that, that still exists. So her experience was very different than mine and I’m grateful she’s sharing this. ’cause it, it brings a lot of. Insight [00:09:00] here. She did come out when she was much younger early teens, and she was living in Venezuela at the time. a cultural difference there as well as far as being able to come out and having a safe space to do so. and she, very much at the time her parents were not understanding, and unfortunately she did go through a period of, they tried to change who she was and they tried to, they sent her to conversion therapy. It was unfortunately that, extreme opposite of the situation that I had. They’re at a place now where they are, absolutely changed and apologized, and they are present in our lives. They love us, they love her, they love our kids. So it’s so great to see that, there’s hope for youth that maybe don’t have positive experiences as well. But yeah. My wife then also said what she would say to, to kids in her care. is to just not have expectations for them not set the expectation of you have to be this person. You have to love this person. You have to end up doing this. And I think that applies, again, not just to being [00:10:00] LGBTQ plus, but that can apply to not have expectations of you’re absolutely gonna go to college right after high school. You’re absolutely gonna do this thing or follow this. This rule or be this way or think this way. , That is advice , that applies to other areas of parenting is I think take away some of those expectations of who you want your kids to be and just let them be who they want to be and who they are. Amy: Absolutely. Something I would love if Giselle’s willing to answer is, what did she do, when she was. I mean, ostracized, it sounds like when she was treated poorly from that coming out, what did she do? What would she say to kids that maybe are having that experience of coming out and not being accepted, not being included, or welcomed. Jessica: She said it was really hard when she came out she felt very isolated. She didn’t have a lot of tools or a lot of, examples or places to, to look at or to go to really feel a lot of hope. When she did come out, it was a really dark time. [00:11:00] She did feel really lonely and like she was the only one. . Like she was trying to be changed. But if she could say something to youth that are maybe in the same situation as that, you’re not alone, you’re definitely not alone. And I would add that it gets better. I know that it’s hard to see that and hard to feel that in the moment, but look at where she is now. I’d say things have changed a little bit, Amy: Yeah, Jessica: so things are are much better. Amy: and I feel like the world is getting more accepting. It’s becoming, more informed. I think even just in the last few years really it’s more. I don’t know the right word, but people are more accepting. People are more informed but at the same time, it’s like even just two weeks ago, a friend texted me and said, Hey, my son is. Going to come out eventually. We don’t know when, we’re really afraid that grandma’s not gonna be okay with this. And I said [00:12:00] That’s fine. He is still the same person to me, but, so she called and talked to grandma so that she could give grandma a heads up and grandma did not respond well, and. I don’t know how it’ll go. This kid hasn’t come out yet and I don’t know when he will and I don’t know how it will go but it was a reality check to me that yeah, there are still people that are like, oh no. And that’s really hard for youth and I don’t know what to do. And I guess we just find the people that are supportive. I’m not sure, if you have any insight onto that, I think it would be awesome. Jessica: Yeah. I’m glad you’re bringing this up. Actually, one of my favorite things that I share with a lot of people is you need to look for where you’re celebrated, not just tolerated. And I think I got that off of an episode of Queer Eye, so I can’t take credit for that quote. But I, I mean, it just really resonated with me because there are, unfortunately. Even some of the friends and family members that said this change is nothing. We still love you. Things did change [00:13:00] and relationships did change from the time I came out to where we are now and, unfortunately you do, you have to choose where you are gonna spend your time and where you’re gonna put in your effort. And family is chosen and for a lot of, people it’s not just biological family. And I think that’s so true, especially with foster care. We always tell our boys, they’re really little still. They’re not even two yet, and not even one. But we say, we chose you and we always will choose you and. Just that idea that love is a choice and family can be a choice. Sometimes you get lucky and you’re born into a family that loves you and accepts you and will be the healthiest thing for you. But sometimes that’s not the case. And I think in those cases you get to kind of, you have permission to choose. Who you let into your circle and who you’re calling family and who gets to be your aunt or your uncles or your parents or your siblings. You get to choose those people and surround yourself with people who really celebrate who you are. Amy: and that’s hard to do [00:14:00] sometimes. It’s hard. It’s hard to. To choose those people. When we do live in a society, it’s, you’re tied to this, you’re tied to that. And so I love that. I love that perspective that you have I love that quote. Do you guys have it in your house somewhere? Jessica: Good. I know I need to print that off somewhere. Amy: You do. I love that. Jessica: I think my said something else to say too. Really good she said so in her experience, especially with some of her family members a lot of which are still actually in Venezuela in some of the cases where, she’s had people that haven’t been as accepting and, a lot of times she’s noticed that these family members sometimes just speak out of ignorance, out of not not knowing anyone that’s a lesbian, not knowing anyone that is gay and has a family, not knowing, anyone in that community that they can turn to and ask questions or not having done research themselves or not having, gained knowledge about. community themselves. And so luckily in some cases, she has found that sometimes just after a conversation of, [00:15:00] Hey, let’s. Let’s put our religious differences aside. Let’s put our egos aside. Let’s put any hurt feelings aside and let’s have a conversation. What questions do you have for me? That’s something that we always try to be very open to. Questions. ’cause I understand too, people, this is new, a new concept for some people and a. I wish it wasn’t. I wish that wasn’t the world we lived in. I wish it wasn’t so hard to wrap your head around this idea of families looking different than the traditional mainstream family. But sometimes just having conversations with people and saying, Hey what questions do you have that can sometimes help heal some relationships, and not in all cases, unfortunately but she’s been lucky to that has been the case in some of her family members. Amy: as somebody that’s not. In the LGBTQ plus community I can be sometimes like I don’t wanna say anything wrong. I don’t, and it’s same with any community, right? I’m in the fostering community and people ask me questions all the time and they say stupid crap all the time, but I’m okay with it ’cause they’re just learning. So I think that’s a really good perspective [00:16:00] that it’s yeah, if we don’t know, try to find the most tactful way to ask. Jessica: Absolutely. Absolutely. Amy: So that’s a really good perspective. I appreciate that a lot. So switching back, just to fostering a little bit, what is something, that has changed you guys as a couple or as an individual? What has fostering done to your life personally? Jessica: My wife, ed everything has changed. Yeah. Amy: Yes, she’s Jessica: everything has changed, but for the better. I think. Our hearts have just opened so much more than we ever imagined they could. Just this unconditional love and truly, I mean, the word unconditional, I think that word gets overused sometimes, but. the actual definition of that word, not putting any conditions on these children, you do not have to be behaving. You do not have to be perfect. You do not have to turn out this way, or you do not have to become this per kind of person. I have zero conditions on how much I love you and it’s just been incredible to. Find a sense of community as [00:17:00] well for us. It was one thing that I’ve talked about. I stepped away from the religion that I grew up in when I. Came out and I lost a sense of community when that happened. So foster care really helped kind of reinstate and helped us explore a new community. And it’s been wonderful to have new friends and new new activities to go to and new people that we can connect with and people that are going through a similar experience as us has been. Amy: Mentally unstable people as us. Jessica: People are losing their minds just like we. Amy: Yeah. This is so rewarding. No, I love that. It’s so true. That’s awesome. Jessica: I think Giselle had something else to say. Placements.[00:18:00] Yeah, she said that kind of thinking back to the like trainings and initially getting into foster care too. And I guess we’re kind of hypocritical ’cause I just said we didn’t have any, I think in some ways we had an expectation, to take some of those things we were learning and really be able to apply it to having placements and, oh, we’re gonna use this stuff to, this is good parenting stuff. , We’re gonna be the best parents with all this information. But really it became, the, one of the biggest change has been with ourselves and, really reflecting on who we are and the way that we respond to things, the way that we react as parents to certain situations and the way that we, handle just your day to day things. It’s been fun to, to see some of those trainings that we, again, we thought we’d be applying this to. Okay. When your toddler’s having a [00:19:00] meltdown, teach them to count to 10. No we’re the ones counting to 10 for ourselves first, and then we’re, yeah, we’re the ones having the meltdown. But it’s been great though that it has really kind of instigated that change in ourselves. In a lot of ways trying to show up and trying to be the best parents for these kids, it’s really changed us at a level that is just more than what we expected. Amy: Yeah. That’s so beautiful. I love that. It’s I fostered for years. We’re done because our house is full, but I always say it’s like the most difficult but rewarding thing that I have ever been a part of, so I love that. Yeah. it’s difficult, but it’s beautiful. Jessica: beautiful. Yeah. Amy: As we just start to wrap up, like what would you say to someone that’s considering fostering, especially if they are part of the LGBTQ plus community? Jessica: I think this goes for most foster parents. Amy: Yeah. Jessica: isn’t easy. It definitely isn’t. But it is. [00:20:00] At least in our experience, it has really been a positive journey. And I know there’s many years to come still for us, I think, in this journey. And, can I share a quick story that also, okay. I do remember one of our first trainings. It was like one of the in-person trainings. I remember them. In a nice way, but pretty bluntly saying if you have an issue with lgbtq plus issues or with those topics, maybe foster care isn’t for you. Consider, consider maybe exploring somewhere else to start a family. Because here we, we need to give these kids a sense of belonging. We need to give them love and support. And I do think that’s something that also stuck with me and made it feel like such a safe place. And. In general, to any parent that’s starting out their journey, however it may be, it is difficult. And I think even more so when you add on these unique challenges that foster kids are come with and they’re gonna struggle with things for their whole lives, that your typical [00:21:00] child maybe won’t. And, I think it’s wonderful that we have a place, though that really, again, practices what they preach as far as we need to be loving, we need to be accepting. We need to make this a place of belonging. And I think I’m just rambling now, but I, I. Amy: No, I love it. I agree with all those things and I think that’s really accurate and I think it’s really important for listeners to. Hear that from a real life perspective, and hear that’s real, not just the flag on the door. It’s different when it’s in real life. So I think that’s a really good perspective to share. I think my last question, unless you have anything else you wanted to add, is if people can’t foster ’cause not all of us can foster. It’s a different path in life that a lot of us choose and it’s beautiful, but it is hard if they can’t foster. What are ways that our community members can be supportive of the LGBTQ plus community? Jessica: That’s a great question. I think, you hear the term being an ally and I think that can feel overwhelming to some people. They think the very extreme end of being [00:22:00] an of being an ally of showing up to protests and going to the parades and marching, right alongside your lgbtq plus brothers and sisters. And I don’t think it always has to look like that. I think, just making it known that you are a safe place, that you’re a safe person. And that can be done by little things of speaking positively about LGBTQ plus people and the issues that are happening on the news. I think it’s so easy to make your stance clear. I think there are many subtle ways that you can do and I, again, I don’t think it has to always be, if you can go out and participate and be even, even more on that extreme end of an ally, great. But just know it doesn’t have to be that. Just sharing that you’re a safe place and that you love everyone and that everyone deserves love and that, making it clear that you’re a safe person, I think is really the best you can do. Amy: Yeah. I love that. Does Giselle have anything that she wants to add on [00:23:00] that? Jessica: She said Help, help also with kind of her last point there of ignorance. Just being someone that’s willing to have conversation with people that maybe just don’t know that, that still have questions and that, need questions answered. Be someone that’s willing to have a conversation with them. Amy: I love that. That’s awesome. Thank you guys both so much for joining us, for educating our listeners, for sharing your experiences. I think it’s really invaluable information that we’re able to share. So thank you for your time. Jessica: Thanks so much for having us. Amy: If you wanna learn more about foster care, head over to www.utahfostercare.org. Thanks for joining us. [00:24:00]

In today's episode, Fares recaps his recent trip to Houston (0:34), where Oshaquie Foster defended his world title against Raymond Ford (2:56). Following the fight, Shakur Stevenson had words for the champion—what should be next for Foster? (4:43).Fares also breaks down Dmitry Bivol's flawless performance and discusses what's next for him (7:28). Plus, Darren Till makes his BKFC debut (11:50).In MMA, Gabriel Bonfim dominates Belal Muhammad at the UFC Apex (14:34), while Brendan Allen takes a big risk that pays off against Edmen Shahbazyan (18:34).Finally, Song Yadong steals the show in Macau with a submission victory over Deiveson Figueiredo (26:13), followed by thoughts on the rest of the card from China (29:14).https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

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In this episode we discuss the opening of Black Music Month framed in the contributions of Peabo Bryson, Dexter Wansel, and Foster Sylvers. The takes are hot and the music is even hotter. Please take the best part for yourself.   Selecta's Dexter Wansel Tribute: https://on.soundcloud.com/U7e62jBm8DGLRrhvWW   Selecta's Peabo Bryson Tribute: https://on.soundcloud.com/6u4q4qExIcdwYBSaQA   Ask Your Oldhead is a creative project exploring modern manhood at the intersection of race, gender, culture, and class. We are specifically interested in capturing the stories of transition from child to young man to healthy adult. Please listen, rate, share, and subscribe. Peace   Support this podcast by becoming a patron here. ← Click there.   Twitter: @justicerajee Instagram: @justicerajee https://www.facebook.com/oldhead.rajee/ www.askyouroldhead.com www.askyouroldhead.libsyn.com The Ask Your Oldhead Shop Leave a message: 971-206-4010   ©2026 Justice Rajee  

“Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.” -Psalm 143:8   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach continues her FASD Q & A by answering three questions she is frequently asked:  Is getting an FASD diagnosis important? What about medication? What therapies help with FASD?   Listen in as Sandra unpacks these questions from her personal experience raising two young adult sons with diagnosed Fetal Alcohol Syndrome as well as from her professional experience as a national FASD trainer.   Find Episode 535 wherever you get your podcasts.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media.   Links mentioned in this episode: See Available Trainings The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon

A voting announcement that will go to our live listeners first! We discuss the Soaps, BTG heads to the past when Hayley first came to town. Katie made sure Brooke knew she wasn't to be messed with. Liesl has had it with Nina cuddling Willow. Can Julie fall for Foster? or is it a betrayal to Doug? Phyllis gives Newman Enterprises back so where does she go from here?

We examine the impacts of what it means to have ideological training inside of our systems of government. How does this affect you, and the whole of society? How do we identify the subversion and remove it appropriately?  Channel Support - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FGHPVTVAPRUNU Jeff Nyquist - www.jrnyquist.blog Trevor Loudon - www.trevorloudon.com and www.keywiki.org  Lee Wheelbarger - www.klwworldnews.com Follow us on X: @Anderson10x3 @JRNyquist @TrevorLoudon1 @KLWNews1

We live in a culture that tells us to look after ourselves first. Yet despite all our freedom, connection, and opportunity, loneliness has become one of the defining issues of our time. This series explores the biblical practice of hospitality—the simple but powerful act of opening our homes, sharing our tables, serving others, and building genuine community. Through Scripture, practical insights, and honest conversation, we'll discover how God's answer to isolation is found in lives lived together. Hospitality isn't entertaining. It's making room for people. To start the series Pastor Paul Reid shared this great message titled 'Practice Hospitality'

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!Question: We're new foster parents and have noticed that our child is hiding food in their backpack, closet, and even under the bed. We make sure there's always plenty to eat, so we're confused and a little concerned. Is this something we should be worried about? Why might they be doing this, and how should we respond in a way that helps them feel safe?Resources:Practical Solutions to Typical Food Issues with Adopted, Foster, & Kinship KidsPhysical and Emotional Health Issues Common with Foster KidsPanel of Parents Adopting Older Kids: Surviving That 1st YearSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review.  This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family building

Stage names, tone deaf girlfriends, wacky doctor notes, naughty little boys Songs in this episode: “Take Five” Tito Puentes (2000) “Commotion” Creedence Clearwater Revival” (1969) “Heavy Traffic Ahead” Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys (1949) “Strode Road” Sonny Rollins (date unknown) Excerpt “Remembering Sonny Rollins” (CBS Sunday Morning) 2025 “In …

In this video, Quinton Randall joins the show to talk about O'Shaquie Foster's win over  Raymond Ford and question whether he should be a pound-for-pound boxer. The guys also share insight into the fight. Other fights discussed are Charlie Sheehy and Omari Jones' wins, as well as Javon Woodard Jr's big win over Miguel Flores. We also go over the MVP card, including  Stephanie Han's win over Holly Holm, Lourdes Juarez's impressive win over Yokasta Valle, women's middleweight champ Desley Robinson defeats former titleholder Mary Spencer, Amanda Serrano ties Christy Martin's KO record, stopping  Cheyenne Hanson, and Yesica Nery Plata won an eight-round unanimous decision over Brook Sibrian. This week, we have cruiserweight Chris Billam-Smith fighting Ryan Rozicki in a hometown fight, which will signal Zuffa Boxing's first entry into U.K. boxing. It is a hometown fight for CBS, and could set up a future fight with Jai Opetaia. Also on DAZN,  Josh Padley will face Aqib Fiaz.On Thursday (today), Albert Ramirez faces Lerrone Richards in the main event, with a stacked Eye of the Tiger Management group of undercard fighters.  On Friday, ProBox TV returns with Weljon Mindoro. Also in Japan, we have multiple title fights as fringe pound-for-pound fighter flyweight Masamichi Yabuki faces Rene Calixto, IBF junior bantamweight beltholder Willibaldo Garcia Perez faces Andrew Moloney, and bantamweight Kenneth Llover will face Michael Angeletti. Timestamps0:00 Intro1:30 O'Shaquie Foster thoughts18:40 undercard 23:00 Brook Sibrian30:00 Dmitry Bivol38:40 Han-Holm40:30 CBS-Ryan Rozicki 47:20 Random Lukie Questions

Hannah Hoffmaster went from a self-described two-out-of-seven in technical skill to building multi-agent AI tools in a single year at Foster. This episode is for anyone — technical or not — trying to understand what genuine AI fluency looks like and how to build it. Hannah Hoffmaster is a student completing the one-year MSIS program at the University of Washington Foster School of Business. She came to the program with some knowledge of statistics and R, but little coding experience. Through her coursework — including Prof. Leo Bousioux's AI and Generative AI in Business class — she developed the ability to design and build AI-powered tools, including a charity comparison platform and an ADHD-focused scheduling app. She describes experimenting with AI as something she now does for fun. We covered alot of ground in this episode: How to think about AI as a build tool when you have no coding background Why "trust but verify" is the core discipline of working with AI, and how to operationalize it How to design a multi-agent workflow around the parts of a task you don't want to do What a deliberate, build-first job search looks like in a fast-moving field How to stay current as tools change — by building, researching versions, and talking to peers Why holding your career goals loosely can be an advantage in an uncertain market Resources mentioned: GiveWise (Hannah's project); Offload and the "Nudge" chatbot (Hannah's project); Claude Code; Supabase; GitHub; Vercel; Lovable; ChatGPT; Gemini; Codex; Prof. Leo Bousioux's AI and Generative AI in Business course; Foster's AI club.

It felt like we were short track racing on a street course this past weekend in Detroit. Conor Daly returns to Speed Street this week to join Producer Bobby in recapping the recent IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix. Despite another Alex Palou victory, we saw a lot of compelling action throughout the field, including an on-track brawl between former Penske teammates Scott McLaughlin and Will Power. There was a moment when it looked like Kyle Kirkwood had the goods to win, but an unfortunate caution played in the favor of the Palou 10-team allowing him to stretch out to victory in the late stages of the race. Seventh place finisher Louis Foster joins the show to talk about Rahal Letterman Lanigan's steady improvement this season, and how the race officials' quick decisions on yellows in Detroit had several drivers annoyed. They also discuss the Month of May and what Louis is looking forward to on the horizon of the rest of the season.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Foster parents experience unique circumstances that come with unique emotions, and sometimes it can feel as though no one can relate to their life. Strength and encouragement come from viewing foster care through the lens of the Gospel. This is the message that Jason Johnson, author of Reframing Foster Care, brings. In this interview, he will share stories from his own foster parenting journey, such as the hard decisions and processes that he and his wife have had to go through, including the very real issues that come with relating to the birth parents of the children they are fostering. He will offer support to foster parents, as well as encouragement to those who are considering fostering. Also, he will give practical ways that we can all help, whether we feel called to be involved in foster care or not. Receive Ted Cunningham's book Fun Loving You for your donation of any amount, and receive a free audio download of this program! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

"With animal welfare, we're basically waiting till the roof falls in — when the animals are at the shelter, that's the roof falling in. We have to catch them earlier." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund, OcuTrap, and The Kitten Conference. What if the animal welfare system stopped waiting for families to walk through the shelter door — and started showing up before they ever got there? That's the question driving BJ Adkins, disabled veteran and founder of Animal Angels Foundation (AAF), a prevention-first nonprofit serving seven counties in central Alabama. After years of fostering and watching intake numbers refuse to budge, BJ decided to stop patching the system and start rebuilding its missing layer. AAF isn't a rescue organization. It's prevention infrastructure: programs designed to solve the problems that force pet surrender before surrender ever becomes an option. Those programs include SNIP, a spay/neuter assistance initiative with a $100 stipend for income-qualifying owners; The Bridge, which addresses the financial and housing barriers that most often precede surrender; Finder-to-Foster; Adoption Boost; Landlord Partnership; and Sniff and Greet. Connecting it all is the Animal Welfare Resource Network (AWRN) — a shared technology platform that replaces organizational silos with real-time coordination across shelters, rescues, vet clinics, and community partners. Three participation levels and no cost to join means even change-resistant organizations can get on board. To measure what's working, BJ is partnering with a University of Tennessee researcher to build the evidence base for prevention-first animal welfare — while already fielding calls from Colorado, Tennessee, and the Canadian SPCA. The data is being collected. The network is growing. And if BJ has anything to say about it, the roof won't have to fall in anymore. Press Play Now For: Why BJ compares the current animal welfare system to waiting for the roof to fall in — and what "upstream" intervention actually looks like A breakdown of AAF's six core programs and how each one targets a specific point of failure before shelter intake How the Animal Welfare Resource Network (AWRN) replaces organizational silos with a shared, real-time coordination platform The SNIP program's $100 stipend model and why removing financial friction matters for low-income pet owners BJ's strategy for bringing change-resistant organizations into the network — with three levels of participation and no cost to join How AAF is partnering with University of Tennessee researchers to build a data-driven case for prevention programs Practical advice for new nonprofit founders: research first, build relationships, and find the gap nobody else is filling Resources & Links Animal Angels Foundation Website Animal Welfare Resource Network (AWRN) Maddie's Pet Forum (where Stacy and BJ connected)

Dmitry Bivol delivered another disciplined and dominant performance, outboxing Michael Eifert over twelve rounds to retain his light heavyweight crown. We break down Bivol's sharp fundamentals, key moments from the fight, and discuss whether David Benavidez or a trilogy bout with Artur Beterbiev should be next.Raymond Ford scored a career-defining victory over O'Shaquie Foster in a competitive championship battle. Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://fiofo.com/Code Teddy10 for 10% offhttps://athleticgreens.com/atlasLa Rocca Coffee Company - There's Always Time for Coffee – Authentic Espresso – Larocca Coffee Company: https://www.laroccacoffeecompany.com/ TEDDY10 for 10% off on website. Plus, a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Teddy Atlas FoundationYou can join Teddy for the first ever community driven and one-of-a-kind subscription platform to get exclusive never seen before access to Teddy Atlas: https://Teddyatlasboxing.com The Ropes with Teddy includes: Teddy's tips and advice Evaluations/ video review feedback / Exclusive Fight Picks /Dedicated livestreams for private Q&A's and livestreams for selected fights with Teddy's commentary / 1 on 1 coaching from Teddy and much more! Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:20 - Bivol vs Eifert Recap24:00 - Foster vs Ford Recap42:20 - Foster vs Stevenson Preview44:30 - Donovan vs Chukhadzhian RecapTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.