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Featured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topSupport us - become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/crosstocrown.org@DougGoodin

Playlist for The Everything Show 2/23/2026Kurt Vile / Speed of the Sound of LonelinessSteve Earle / Transcendental BluesJefferson Airplane / Fat Angel (Live at the Fillmore East, NY 1968)Jesse Cook / BoomJuana Molina / Astro de la luz segundaCannibal & The Headhunters / Land of 1000 DancesU2 / Song Of The FutureStereophonic Space Sound Unlimited / The WobblerEels / The DeconstructionPretenders / My City Was GoneMoon Duo / FlyingNation of Language / Gouge AwayDead Vibrations / ReflectionsExsonvaldes / Paris BruxellesAngelique Kidjo / SummertimeJoan Osborne / What Becomes of the BrokenheartedFailure / The Air's on FireThe Black Angels / IconNoel Gallagher's High Flying Birds / Pretty BoyNick Drake / River ManRaffy Bushman / First ManCervo / Ebibi Bigende (feat. Spyda MC)Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers / Tell It Like It IsCream / I'm So GladCream / BadgeMong Tong 夢東 / A NambraPapa Lightfoot / Jump The BoogieWooden Shjips / Staring At The SunGroup A.D. / Theme For Group A.D.Portion Control / SwerveThe Ink Spots / That Cat Is HighTom Misch / HomeSteely Dan / Pretzel LogicHank Mobley / Soft ImpressionLillian Boutté / Am I BlueThe Mar-Keys / Last NightRaphael Saadiq / Stone Rollin'Daft Punk / Something About Us

Many of you have already cut the cord from your longtime cable television provider.  I wrote about my evaluation of doing this back in 2023. Giving up a security blanket called cable television has been hard to do.  In 2023, I successfully negotiated a cheaper overall rate by agreeing to a multi-year fixed price deal with our cable television and internet service provider. We could have opted to switch to an internet-based television provider at the time.  The price difference came out to less than $10/month to switch.  My wife and I agreed that the hassles probably weren’t worth $10 per month – yet. Three years later, it was time to go to bat with the same large cable television and internet service provider.  This time, the outcome would be different. We have enjoyed a three decade love/hate business relationship You may have seen a number of advertisements for our current cable/internet provider during the Winter Olympic games.  While watching the women’s US Olympic curling team lose the Bronze medal to the evil Canucks the other night, my wife and I saw the company’s promotional ad several times. It proudly proclaimed, “$50/month for 5 years of 1 GB internet service.  No price increases.  No contract required!” That’s funny.  The same company has been charging us $99 per month for the same level of service.  Why are they offering such a deep discount to newbies? Talk about bad timing.  The cable/internet company had just mailed the February bill to us late last week. It contained a big 20% surprise! The company raised our bill by $36.17 per month for our combined cable television/internet package (125 TV channels plus their “Superspeed” internet service). Our former bill was $182.33 per month. The new bill amounted to $218.50 per month.  There were no added services. Hey, that’s almost 20% more?  What is going on here?!!! Our cable television package has zero add-ons for premium movies or sports packages.  Just the 125+ channel tier has been fine for us. The menu of cable television services offered by this national provider has relatively few (five as of today) bundled packages at various price points. Their so-called basic package isn’t cheap and generally provides an assortment of local channels. No, thanks!  That’s why I bought my $29 Phillips plug-in antenna (for use as a back-up to watch local TV stations when needed). The next price level had been our current 125-channel line-up.  My wife was happy with her favorite channels like Food Network, HGTV, and a few movie options such as USA, Freeform, and AMC.  Her sports-nut husband generally watches ESPN, Golf Channel, and a few others from his 10′ x 10′ SwampSwami SportsCave in the back portion of the house. It’s OK to laugh and call me cheap.  I prefer being called “fiscally prudent” with respect to our monthly entertainment expenditures. We played this same game exactly three years ago We took a hard look at our options in 2023 after a similar price hike surprised us by the same folks. Here’s a link to that story. First, we decided to get rid of one of the two cable “boxes” and saved $14/month.  A $49 Roku stick on the TV back in my SportsCave allowed me to watch the same cable television offerings via our wireless internet. We had already purchased our own internet modem ($150) to jettison another of their monthly rental fees. It paid out in less than a year. When I was finally able to bargain to lock-in a multi-year pricing deal in 2023, the net price increase came to less than $10 month. We opted to stick around – and watch. Your cable company will pass along the higher prices of ESPN and others Some television pirates like ESPN have spent billions in the past decade bidding-up the cost of sports to maintain a dominant market position. They are quite aware that the vast majority of us sports-addicted viewers are likely to pay the higher tab. I get it.  You must also step back and evaluate your purchasing habits at times, too. Economics 201 would define this as the Elasticity of Demand.  At some price point, people will reject your product and walk away. Grocery and utility prices have gone up.  They are passing along the incremental costs of doing business.  Customers have to make some hard choices. Watching your wife shiver on the sofa during winter because her cheapskate husband wants to keep the thermostat at 68 degrees is not easy. Are those tears or icicles coming from her eyes? I no longer purchase as much of the now-$9/pound lean hamburger or my favorite hot chocolate mix anymore to save a few bucks. Tonight, it’s red beans and rice Monday at our house. Anyone from New Orleans knows that the dish is a local tradition borne out of economic necessity. We used to add smoked sausage to our Monday mixture years ago.  Alas, not anymore. Perhaps my waistline should send a thank-you note to our local grocer for pricing us out of few items which I loved to consume. Time for the latest big negotiation with the cable TV and internet provider! This weekend, I prepared myself for the upcoming discussion with a “Customer Retention” representative.  You have to be willing to walk away when arriving at this level.  That negotiating tactic had saved us hundreds of dollars in previous years. I updated my 2023 spreadsheet this weekend to affirm the TV channels we most heavily watch. Then, I looked-up the top internet-based television providers to see which one best satisfies our desires at a competitive price. By the way, here is my updated analysis of product offerings and prices for various providers as of February, 2026: My big telephone negotiation with our giant cable television/internet provider was not centered on the rising costs charged by ESPN, the local TV stations, and our overpriced regional sports channel. I wanted the company to defend its Winter Olympic offering a $50/month internet price to new customers while having the gall to charge us $99/month for the same speed and service level. Since the internet arrives at our house via their own lines installed years ago, that leaves only one party responsible for the $50 monthly internet price disparity. How did the call go? The cable television/internet provider’s customer service rep was quite skilled at defending his company’s $36+/month rate increase. I countered by asking how they can justify raising our home prices $36+/month while offering new customers a $50 lower internet monthly rate than this long-time customer is being charged. He said, “We’re probably losing money on that deal, sir.  To grow our customer base, we need to entice new customers to come onboard by offering something of value to them.” I responded, “So, you’re willing to raise the rates of a long-time customer like me who quietly pays his bill on time in order to lure others with a discount.  It seems like it should be the other way around.” He didn’t argue that point. Instead, he quickly deflected to asking about our cell phone provider!  The same cable/internet rep who raised the rates now wanted to discuss our cell phone business?  He was quite sure they could offer a lower price than Ma Bell was likely charging us. I told him that I was quite aware there were cheaper cell phone providers, but this call was about his company’s television and internet rates.  Please stay on topic. The representative mentioned their relatively new “Sports and News” TV package which is $15 per month less than our current service level.  Already aware of the option, I said the service tier also contained significantly fewer channels – including several of my wife’s favorite channels. The old axiom “Prior preparation prevents poor performance” is still valid. Ultimately, the cable TV/internet rep failed to offer a lower price for our current level of service.  He mentioned that we could save $10 month.  That was only if we would allow their company to directly bill us via credit card instead of having them prepare and mail a rather environmentally unfriendly monthly bill to us. I reminded him that their paper bill was how we noticed the significant rate increase like this one. We do utilize e-payments with business partners who do not unilaterally attempt to charge higher prices without a providing a higher level of service to go with it.  No, thanks. It was actually a rather civil conversation with an extremely knowledgeable representative who boldly held the company line. Here’s a good rule to remember about customer service interactions.  An unhappy customer will tell an average of 20-25 people about their bad experience with a company.  A happy customer will only mention their positive experience to, perhaps, four or five others on the average.  Bad news travels fast, too.   Ask Cracker Barrel. Their stock price dropped by 50% in a matter of weeks last year and still hasn’t recovered. And the winner is…??? We signed-up for and started using YouTube TV today.  It was very simple and took about ten minutes.   It comes with a five-day free trial.  Then the rate begins at a discounted $59.99/month level for two months.  The price will convert to the current standard $82.99/month after that. I will now receive the Big Ten Network, ACC Network, and CBS Sports Network in this package.  My wife (who felt uncomfortable about making this big change) seems pleased, too. We’ll both learn more about new internet-based TV product this week.  I will plan to return the cable TV box back to those other guys soon. For now, we are still utilizing the current provider’s internet service. Other fiber-optic providers have sent cards and letters for months wanting our business. That will be a much trickier business decision to make. I’ll be dialing for dollars to learn more soon. There is just one negative.  We will lose MeTV (one of our favorite channels) as part of this switch.  However, I just verified that we can receive MeTV via our local UHF channel in the SwampSwami Sports Cave utilizing my little ol’ $29 Phillips plug-in digital antenna. Our “exciting” Saturday nights watching classic TV favorites (Svengoolie, Batman, Star Trek, and Superman) has been rescued!   Victory is sweet!!! The post Cutting the Cord – for good appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3303: Victoria Jung explores the surprising psychology behind goal sharing, revealing how announcing your intentions might either boost your progress or sabotage it. By shifting focus from simply declaring end goals to sharing structured action steps and updates, you can harness community support while keeping your motivation alive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://freeformfitness.ca/should-you-share-your-goals-or-not/ Quotes to ponder: "By speaking your goals out loud, your brain believes that you have achieved it." "Participants who shared their goal and their progress on Twitter lost more weight than those who did not." "Instead of your brain hearing the final goal, it hears a blueprint and a plan to achieve a goal." Episode references: Journal of Translational Behavioral Medicine: https://link.springer.com/journal/13142 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3303: Victoria Jung explores the surprising psychology behind goal sharing, revealing how announcing your intentions might either boost your progress or sabotage it. By shifting focus from simply declaring end goals to sharing structured action steps and updates, you can harness community support while keeping your motivation alive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://freeformfitness.ca/should-you-share-your-goals-or-not/ Quotes to ponder: "By speaking your goals out loud, your brain believes that you have achieved it." "Participants who shared their goal and their progress on Twitter lost more weight than those who did not." "Instead of your brain hearing the final goal, it hears a blueprint and a plan to achieve a goal." Episode references: Journal of Translational Behavioral Medicine: https://link.springer.com/journal/13142 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Update of the Week: Daniel plays Mafia 3 and gives his thoughts on this game that is an oldie, but a goodie.   Daniel watched the new installment into the Frankenstein franchise and enjoyed it more than he previously expected. The guys discuss going into movies with lower expectations and being more impressed versus having high expectations and having a film underdeliver. Let us know your thoughts on expectations with modern day films.   Daniel also kept it in the horror genre with his review of the latest and last Conjuring film, Conjuring: The Last Rites. He describes his enjoyment of the franchise and his appreciation of what they were able to do to wrap up the final film in the series.   Andy gives us an update on the Crypto market and his concern with the value trending downwards lately.   Andy expanded his DVD collection recently and purchased several limited edition and hard to find films. The guys discuss the niche collectors who keep DVDs, VHS, and other formats alive in the collector's market.   Noel watches Wonder Man, a new Disney show in the Marvel Universe and gives his review of the newest entry into the Comic Book Universe.   Noel and Daniel talk about Stranger Things and the finale of the long running series. While Noel had some reservations about some episodes, overall he enjoyed the way the show concluded and the potential for a spinoff, based on some interpretations of the ending.   Article of the Week: Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather   https://apnews.com/article/punxsutawney-phil-groundhog-day-winter-eae03abf8be74df0c48f3082e2f91905 Warning: May have Strong Language and Content.   ========== Thank you to everyone who enjoys what we do.  If you like what we do, please spread the word of our show. Email questions or suggestions to ffnquestions@gmail.com ========== Follow us on TWITTER (X) https://twitter.com/FreeFormNetwork Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557790516078 ========== Free Form Network and all our podcast are available on many platforms including STITCHER, ANDROID, IPHONE, IPAD, IPOD TOUCH and PODBEAN   IPHONE, IPAD & IPOD TOUCH http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/free-form-network/id995998853 SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0QKRhkXDmQ9cxItaiu49Vy IHEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-free-form-network-94075820/ TUNE IN RADIO http://tunein.com/radio/Free-Form-Network-p784190/ PLAYER FM https://player.fm/series/3326348 TUMBLR https://freeformnetworkpodcast.tumblr.com/ WORDPRESS https://freeformnetwork.wordpress.com/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0LNZRJHyW7sQwM5ZdOCQg DEEZER https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1857582 PODCHASER https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/free-form-network-97539 PODCAST ADDICT https://podplayer.net/?podId=2920676 PANDORA https://www.pandora.com/podcast/free-form-network/PC:53088 AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41213756-a9ad-46bc-8d6c-ea2d30bd2fb9/free-form-network LISTEN NOTES https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/free-form-network-free-form-network-ElG1hW2tS3v/ GOOGLE PODCAST https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2ZyZWVmb3JtbmV0d29yay9mZWVkLnhtbA PODBEAN DESKTOP http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/ PODBEAN MOBILE http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/mobile   ========== Free Form Radio - Episode 265- 02/22/2026 Hosted by Daniel, Andy and Noel ==========   FREE FORM NETWORK

Featured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topSupport us - become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/crosstocrown.org@DougGoodin

Featured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topSupport us - become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/crosstocrown.org@DougGoodin

Erica Dasher joins My Fame, Explained for a candid conversation about career evolution, creative ownership, and starring in Peacock's highly anticipated new series The Burbs.Best known as the breakout lead in Freeform's cult favorite Jane by Design, Erica has built a dynamic, multidisciplinary career spanning television, film, Broadway, writing, and directing.She stars in a pivotal role in Peacock's upcoming series The Burbs (premiering February 8), opposite Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall, produced by Brian Grazer and Seth MacFarlane. Set in the iconic cul-de-sac from the original film, the series unfolds as a whodunit — with Erica's character driving the central mystery of season one.In this episode, we discuss:Stepping into an iconic franchise with The BurbsThe lasting legacy of Jane by DesignPerforming on Broadway in the Tony Award–winning LeopoldstadtHer upcoming film Tuesday, New YorkProducing the Netflix-acquired documentary Figures of SpeechWriting and directing her short film OuroborosBuilding a career both in front of and behind the cameraWe also talk about the importance of artistic community and the theater and creative think tanks discussed in the episode:The Fuse Theater Company: https://thefuseny.com/Public Assembly: https://publicassembly.us/Erica's journey is a powerful example of what it looks like to grow beyond a breakout role and take creative control across mediums.

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Playlist for The Everything Show 2/9/2026Spaghetti Eastern Music / Sorceror (A Sitar Blues)Django Reinhardt / Sweet Georgia BrownDan Auerbach / Every Chance I Get (I Want You In The Flesh)Pixies / ChickenNation of Language / Inept Apollo (Tom Sharkett Remix)Tommy James / Draggin' The LineThe Smile / Bodies LaughingTom Skinner / The Journey (live at St. Lukes)Elaine Howley / Hold Me In A New WayThe Rolling Stones / Fancy Man BluesEilen Jewell / Green RiverAlan Vega, Alex Chilton and Ben Vaughn / Fat CityArlo Parks / HeavenBig Joe Williams / Baby Please Don't GoAmboy Dukes / Baby Please Don't GoThe Dandy Warhols / What We All WantLoop / FermionBruce Springsteen / Streets of MinneapolisTracy Chapman / Give Me One ReasonJessie Hill / Ooh Poo Pah Doo (Part 1)White Zombie / More Human Than HumanEtta James / Hoochie Coochie Gal (Chuck Berry rehearsal)Bryan Ferry / Don't Stop The DanceSlxm Sol / Waiting 4 YouWang Chung / Space JunkHorace Silver / Doodlin'Beck / LoveThievery Corporation / The Forgotten PeopleTalking Heads / Houses in MotionPenny Arcade / Rear view mirrorPeter Gabriel / Put the Bucket Down (Bright-SIde Mix)Jeannie C. Riley / Harper Valley P.T.A.Paris Texas / Everybody's Safe Until…Art Blakey / Moanin'Buddy Guy / She's Got The Devil In HerDavid Bowie / Golden Years

NIV Genesis 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God really say, 'You must not eat from any tree in the garden'?" 2 The woman said to the serpent, "We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but God did say, 'You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.'"

Featured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topSupport us - become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/crosstocrown.org@DougGoodin

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From the Archives - Playlist for The Everything Show 10/23/2023Cream / N.S.U.Vince Clarke / White RabbitTame Impala / H.F.G.W. (Canyons Drunken Rage)King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard / Sleep Drifter (Live on KEXP)Dylan LeBlanc / The Crowd Goes WlldFlaco Jimenez / Love Me DoAlabama 3 / Woke Up This Morning (Sopranos theme song)Massive Attack / Protection (feat. Tracey Thorn)Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders / Movement 6Alan Vega / Nothing LeftSam Roberts Band / I Like the Way You Talk About the FutureThe Rolling Stones / Whole Wide WorldThe Rolling Stones / Rolling Stone BluesElmore James / The Sky Is CryingAcid Arab / Rajel (Feat. Ammar 808)Icebox / HueFreddy Cannon / Tallahassee LassieThe Flamin' Groovies  / Tallahassee LassieDwight Yoakam / Heartaches By The NumberDengue Fever / Wake Me Up SlowlyLionel Hampton / It Don't Mean A ThingLenny Kravitz / LowDwight Twilley Band / I'm On Fireemail: theeverythingshow@aol.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/groups/everythingshow/

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's newly launched AirTag 2 and Apple Creator Studio.Earlier this week, Apple announced the second-generation ‌AirTag‌, marking the first major update to its item tracker since the product's introduction in 2021, with improvements focused on tracking range, audio output, and device support rather than changes to its physical design.The new ‌AirTag‌ uses a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip that extends Precision Finding range by up to 50%, adds support for Precision Finding on compatible Apple Watch models for the first time, and includes an upgraded Bluetooth specification designed to improve general tracking range. Apple also says the built-in speaker is up to 50% louder, making it easier to locate items in noisy environments.Externally, the ‌AirTag‌ remains visually similar to the original and continues to use a replaceable CR2032 coin battery with more than a year of battery life, while internally Apple has made a significant number of internal changes. The second-generation ‌AirTag‌ is priced the same as before at $29 for a single unit or $99 for a four-pack, is compatible with existing ‌AirTag‌ accessories, and requires devices running iOS 26.2.1 or later.Apple also launched Creator Studio, a new all-in-one subscription aimed at content creators. For $12.99 per month, or $129 per year, Creator Studio provides access to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage, consolidating tools for video editing, music production, image editing, and live performance. The bundle replaces Apple's long-standing one-time purchase model for these apps with a subscription approach, while keeping standalone versions available for users who do not want access to the full package.Beyond bundling existing apps, Creator Studio introduces a set of AI-powered features that are exclusive to subscribers. These include transcript and visual search in Final Cut Pro, enhanced beat detection and new dynamic titles, AI-assisted session players and harmonic analysis in Logic Pro, and new design and warp tools in Pixelmator Pro, which is now available on iPad for the first time. The subscription also unlocks premium AI features in Apple's free productivity apps, including Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, with Freeform support coming later.Creator Studio is available now via the App Store, with a one-month free trial for all users and a three-month trial for customers who purchase a qualifying new Mac or ‌iPad‌. The subscription supports Family Sharing for up to six people, includes discounted pricing for students and educators.

Featured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topSupport us - become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/crosstocrown.org@DougGoodin

We all know Siri can be frustrating, but Dave has a story about shoveling snow and trying to use Siri at the same time that had me laughing. I probably should feel bad about it, but it was just too good. More news from Mark Gurman this week on Apple's plans to run their AI efforts using Google's Gemini. Brought to you by: Copilot Money: For a limited-time, when you sign up at copilot.money (new users only, web only) you can get two months free with code DALRYMPLE. Start the new year with clarity. Your money, beautifully organized, now across every device. Show Notes: Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27 Gurman on Apple's AI Sebastiaan de With joins design team at Apple Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability Apple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features Should you update to the new Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform on Mac? Search Your Apple Account Purchase History on iPhone Apple turning to Intel for future iPhone chips, analyst reaffirms Shows and movies we're watching Prime Target, Apple TV Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Disney+

Chad Bewley has spent nearly three decades at the same dealership (Freeform) and he's built a career many designers would envy.In this episode, Chad and Alexandra sit down at CETx 2025. Chad shares how he found success without a traditional design degree and why relationships matter more than resumes. He also reflects on how long-term commitment can unlock trust and influence that simply can't be fast-tracked.From drafting tables and early CAD days to live design, sales leadership—Chad's story proves that experience and people skills still carry real weight in our industry. This episode is for anyone who's ever wondered if they're “doing it wrong” and need permission to define success on their own terms.Connect with Chad on LinkedInLearn more about FreeformConnect with Alexandra on LinkedInFollow The Design Pop on LinkedInAccess on-demand training at The Design POP.Questions? Email info@thedesignpop.comThe Design Pop is an Imagine a Place Production (presented by OFS) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Freeform riff episode of The LexG Podcast about decades of moviegoing, often solo, becoming a compulsion and possibly even an addiction, as we transition from the year-end Oscar bait into the fun January movies.

The Deacon Jacquis Neal (Crowd Control, Dropout TV) returns to the CONgregation, and today even the highest in the church grows weary. He shares nearly being fooled by a fake credit union posing as his own. Meanwhile, Laci regales Jacquis with the tale of a major pigeon heist: an organized crime ring in Belgium stealing elite racing pigeons worth millions, cutting into lofts to snatch champion birds. Stay schemin'! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJacquis Neal: @jacquisnealResearch by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2025/pigeon-racing-china-crime-belgium/?fbclid=PAZnRzaAMtz85leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp4oUnvFW3FdZ7YeGZL7aQ-v362mX51VXZmjfhmVb1jQt99N6ntibO_9ZLYoT_aem_afSDtoi9XWhrQf45zuPOYAhttps://apnews.com/article/pigeon-racing-breeding-theft-belgium-fraud-4313323916aae9aa85b0e240851726bahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl--sl_Q8tohttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/sold-expensive-pigeon Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Playlist for The Everything Show 1/26/2026Frankie and the Witch Fingers / ReaperThe Claypool Lennon Delirium / WAPChris Isaak / Heart Full Of SoulNarcisse (Mex), Cafe De Anatolia / Man O ToJustin Johnson / Bootleg TurnJ.D. McPherson / Head Over HeelsThe Black Angels / The First Vietnamese WarPortion Control / PossessedJuana Molina / Astro de la luz segundaCumali Bulduk / Kanadının AltınaOmerar Nanda / HalhalaBen Webster / Jive At SixMatt Berninger / I'm Waiting For The ManDivine Fits / Ain't That the WayChuck Berry / Wee Wee HoursJesse Cook / HEY! (feat. Fethi Nadjem)The Reds, Pinks and Purples / New LeafThe Albinos / Baptized In GoldSonny Boy Williamson II / Bring It On HomeMassive Attack and Mos Def / I Against IMassive Attack / Inertia CreepsThe Yardbirds / I Ain't Done WrongTian Qiyi, Jah Wobble / Mongolian DubJoni Mitchell / Stormy WeatherNine Inch Nails / I Know You Can Feel ItFrank Sinatra / I've Got You Under My SkinYoshiyuki Kasai / Shungyou (Matsugorou Sawamura ver.)Peggy Lee / Blues In the NightThe Velvet Underground / Here She Comes NowNirvana / Here She Comes NowCreedence Clearwater Revival / I Put A Spell On YouLord Huron / Used To KnowLes Negresses Vertes / Face à la mer (Massive Attack Remix)The Velvelettes / He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'Traffic / Shanghai Noodle FactoryPennyfeather Mahtowin / Street Urchins and Sailor BoysThe Stooges / Down On the StreetDry Cleaning / Strong Feelings

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3271: Victoria Jung offers four practical strategies to help you stay on track with your goals, even when motivation fades. By understanding willpower, building habits into your routine, preparing for life's curveballs, and celebrating small wins, you'll strengthen your ability to maintain progress and avoid burnout. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://freeformfitness.ca/4-ways-maintain-motivation/ Quotes to ponder: "Motivation is not a zero-sum game. You can't expect to be motivated 100% of the time." "Like your muscles, your willpower can be fatigued when overused." "Having a backup plan to help you stay on track means that you can never be thrown off your game." Episode references: The American Psychological Association on Willpower: https://www.apa.org/topics/willpower-limited.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3271: Victoria Jung offers four practical strategies to help you stay on track with your goals, even when motivation fades. By understanding willpower, building habits into your routine, preparing for life's curveballs, and celebrating small wins, you'll strengthen your ability to maintain progress and avoid burnout. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://freeformfitness.ca/4-ways-maintain-motivation/ Quotes to ponder: "Motivation is not a zero-sum game. You can't expect to be motivated 100% of the time." "Like your muscles, your willpower can be fatigued when overused." "Having a backup plan to help you stay on track means that you can never be thrown off your game." Episode references: The American Psychological Association on Willpower: https://www.apa.org/topics/willpower-limited.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topSupport us - become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/crosstocrown.org@DougGoodin

Apple is shaking up creative workflows with its Creator Studio subscription, bundling pro apps and unleashing new AI-powered features that could change how students, artists, and power users work. But does this shift mark a new era or just another subscription headache? • Creator Studio pricing, student and educator discounts, and included apps • Paid features vs. existing free and owned apps clarified • Subscriptions vs. 1-time purchases • Family Sharing option extends Creator Studio to up to five users • Student and educator benefits • Freeform's role, delayed features, and real-world usefulness • Pages, Numbers, and Keynote gain premium templates and content hub • Keynote to auto-generate presentations from outlines using AI • Final Cut Pro: new AI tools, transcript search, beat detection, montage maker • Logic Pro: AI-assisted music creation, chord ID, royalty-free packs, smart search • Motion, Compressor, and Mainstage overview and macOS exclusivity • Pixelmator and Photomator transition concerns addressed • Creator Studio lowers pro app entry barriers but keeps 1-time purchases • News: Setapp's EU iOS app store to shut down due to business model issues • Feedback: switching from iPad Pro to iPad Mini experience • Shortcuts Corner: shortcut for HAM radio contact location logging • App Caps: Spigen Classic LS case and CANSHN magnetic case Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Apple is shaking up creative workflows with its Creator Studio subscription, bundling pro apps and unleashing new AI-powered features that could change how students, artists, and power users work. But does this shift mark a new era or just another subscription headache? • Creator Studio pricing, student and educator discounts, and included apps • Paid features vs. existing free and owned apps clarified • Subscriptions vs. 1-time purchases • Family Sharing option extends Creator Studio to up to five users • Student and educator benefits • Freeform's role, delayed features, and real-world usefulness • Pages, Numbers, and Keynote gain premium templates and content hub • Keynote to auto-generate presentations from outlines using AI • Final Cut Pro: new AI tools, transcript search, beat detection, montage maker • Logic Pro: AI-assisted music creation, chord ID, royalty-free packs, smart search • Motion, Compressor, and Mainstage overview and macOS exclusivity • Pixelmator and Photomator transition concerns addressed • Creator Studio lowers pro app entry barriers but keeps 1-time purchases • News: Setapp's EU iOS app store to shut down due to business model issues • Feedback: switching from iPad Pro to iPad Mini experience • Shortcuts Corner: shortcut for HAM radio contact location logging • App Caps: Spigen Classic LS case and CANSHN magnetic case Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Apple is shaking up creative workflows with its Creator Studio subscription, bundling pro apps and unleashing new AI-powered features that could change how students, artists, and power users work. But does this shift mark a new era or just another subscription headache? Creator Studio pricing, student and educator discounts, and included apps Paid features vs. existing free and owned apps clarified Subscriptions vs. 1-time purchases Family Sharing option extends Creator Studio to up to five users Student and educator benefits Freeform's role, delayed features, and real-world usefulness Pages, Numbers, and Keynote gain premium templates and content hub Keynote to auto-generate presentations from outlines using AI Final Cut Pro: new AI tools, transcript search, beat detection, montage maker Logic Pro: AI-assisted music creation, chord ID, royalty-free packs, smart search Motion, Compressor, and Mainstage overview and macOS exclusivity Pixelmator and Photomator transition concerns addressed Creator Studio lowers pro app entry barriers but keeps 1-time purchases News: Setapp's EU iOS app store to shut down due to business model issues Feedback: switching from iPad Pro to iPad Mini experience Shortcuts Corner: shortcut for HAM radio contact location logging App Caps: Spigen Classic LS case and CANSHN magnetic case Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Apple is shaking up creative workflows with its Creator Studio subscription, bundling pro apps and unleashing new AI-powered features that could change how students, artists, and power users work. But does this shift mark a new era or just another subscription headache? Creator Studio pricing, student and educator discounts, and included apps Paid features vs. existing free and owned apps clarified Subscriptions vs. 1-time purchases Family Sharing option extends Creator Studio to up to five users Student and educator benefits Freeform's role, delayed features, and real-world usefulness Pages, Numbers, and Keynote gain premium templates and content hub Keynote to auto-generate presentations from outlines using AI Final Cut Pro: new AI tools, transcript search, beat detection, montage maker Logic Pro: AI-assisted music creation, chord ID, royalty-free packs, smart search Motion, Compressor, and Mainstage overview and macOS exclusivity Pixelmator and Photomator transition concerns addressed Creator Studio lowers pro app entry barriers but keeps 1-time purchases News: Setapp's EU iOS app store to shut down due to business model issues Feedback: switching from iPad Pro to iPad Mini experience Shortcuts Corner: shortcut for HAM radio contact location logging App Caps: Spigen Classic LS case and CANSHN magnetic case Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Apple is shaking up creative workflows with its Creator Studio subscription, bundling pro apps and unleashing new AI-powered features that could change how students, artists, and power users work. But does this shift mark a new era or just another subscription headache? Creator Studio pricing, student and educator discounts, and included apps Paid features vs. existing free and owned apps clarified Subscriptions vs. 1-time purchases Family Sharing option extends Creator Studio to up to five users Student and educator benefits Freeform's role, delayed features, and real-world usefulness Pages, Numbers, and Keynote gain premium templates and content hub Keynote to auto-generate presentations from outlines using AI Final Cut Pro: new AI tools, transcript search, beat detection, montage maker Logic Pro: AI-assisted music creation, chord ID, royalty-free packs, smart search Motion, Compressor, and Mainstage overview and macOS exclusivity Pixelmator and Photomator transition concerns addressed Creator Studio lowers pro app entry barriers but keeps 1-time purchases News: Setapp's EU iOS app store to shut down due to business model issues Feedback: switching from iPad Pro to iPad Mini experience Shortcuts Corner: shortcut for HAM radio contact location logging App Caps: Spigen Classic LS case and CANSHN magnetic case Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Laci welcomes back comedian Jay Jurden (Yes Ma'am) to break down the scam of shrinkflation at stand-up comedy shows and to unpack the bizarre true story of Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin cabinetmaker who faked his own death in a kayaking accident, abandoning his wife and three kids to start a new life with an Eastern European woman he met online. Stay schemin'! CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJay Jurden: @jayjurdenResearch by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://abcnews.go.com/US/lie-wisconsin-kayaker-faked-drowning-fled-country-told/story?id=125419190https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/candid-comments-kayaker-who-faked-35878304https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/wisconsin-ryan-borgwardt-wife-georgia-b2823424.htmlhttps://www.wisn.com/article/wife-of-wisconsin-man-accused-of-faking-his-own-death-files-for-divorce-missing-kayaker/63173392https://www.wisn.com/article/i-kept-going-wisconsin-husband-details-how-he-faked-his-own-death/66030235https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/26/us/wisconsin-missing-kayaker Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You start with Quick Tips that tighten up your daily Apple workflow fast. You learn how CarPlay scrubbing actually works while driving, how Siri can jump forward or back in precise time chunks, and why Apple's vision for Siri, Gemini, and personal intelligence matters more than the hype suggests. You unlock practical wins like copying Voice Memos transcripts, using Continuity for clipboard magic across devices, mastering iPhone copy and paste gestures, and understanding when dragging photos quietly converts them to JPEGs. Along the way, you revisit Apple Newton roots, discover why tools like Yoink still matter, and pick up slick tricks for prepping images in Messages and pausing voice recordings mid-thought. Then you move into real-world problem solving. You figure out how to record a selfie video on iPhone while reading a script without breaking your flow, why Sign in With Apple is still worth using, and how to monitor drive health without guessing. You finally get clarity on weird Trash behavior, stop your mouse from waking your Mac, and understand why green bubble RCS and SMS sometimes fail on macOS. The episode wraps with a discussion about Apple Creator Studio tools like Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Compressor, MainStage, and premium content across Apple's productivity apps. Listen to sharpen your instincts so when it counts, you Don't Get Caught. 00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 1125 for Monday, January 19th, 2026 January 19th: Brew a Potion Day MGG Monthly Giveaway – Enter to win a copy of Ecamm Live or Carbon Copy Cloner 7! The MGG Merch Store is Live! MGG's CES 2026 Sponsors: BusyCal (with code MACGEEK10)! Eero Ecamm for Zoom integration MacPaw CCC Backup Quick Tips 00:00:01 Chris-QT-CarPlay lets you scrub while driving 00:04:01 QT-Use Siri to skip forwards and backwards in specific time increments 00:06:18 The future of Siri, Gemini, and Personal Intelligence 00:14:33 QT-See and copy transcripts from Voice Memos 00:15:44 QT-Continuity works for Clipboard Too 00:18:21 iPhone Copy/Paste Gestures 00:21:55 Doug-QT-Dragging photos on iPhone converts them to JPEG Copying/Pasting on the Apple Newton Yoink 00:27:01 Jeff-QT-Dragging an image into Messages preps it to send 00:28:15 Pete-QT-Pause Voice Recording on iOS 00:29:54 How do I record a selfie video on my iPhone while being able to read a script? Teleprompter for Video for iPhone Also Teleprompter is free with in app purchases 00:34:43 GW-QT-Don’t forget about Sign in With Apple Sponsors 00:38:50 SPONSOR: Tempo. For a limited time, Tempo is offering my listeners SIXTY PERCENT OFF your first box! Go to TempoMeals.com/MGG. 00:40:22 SPONSOR: Stamps.com. Try Stamps dot com risk-free for sixty days at stamps.com and use code mgg! Sixty days gives you plenty of time to see exactly how much time and money you’re saving on every shipment. 00:41:42 SPONSOR: CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use our code MACGEEK for 20% off at clnmy.com/MACGEEK Your Questions Answered and Tips Shared! 00:43:12 Andy-What should I use to monitor drive health? Disk Drill DriveDx Techtool Pro for repairing APFS volumes 00:48:52 Gary-Why Sometime Trash? Why Sometimes NO Trash? 00:59:37 Andrew-How can I keep my mouse from waking up my Mac? 01:03:25 Caleb-Why can’t I send green bubble RCS/SMS messages from my Mac? Cool Stuff Found 01:07:19 CSF? Apple Creator Studio Logic Pro Pixelmator Pro Final Cut Pro Compressor MainStage Premium content for Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Freeform, Motion and more 01:18:31 MGG 1125 Outtro MGG Monthly Giveaway Bandwidth Provided by CacheFly MGG's CES 2026 Sponsors Pilot Pete's Aviation Podcast: So There I Was (for Aviation Enthusiasts) The Debut Film Podcast – Adam's new podcast! Dave's Business Brain (for Entrepreneurs) and Gig Gab (for Working Musicians) Podcasts MGG Merch is Available! Mac Geek Gab YouTube Page Mac Geek Gab Live Calendar This Week's MGG Premium Contributors MGG Apple Podcasts Reviews feedback@macgeekgab.com 224-888-GEEK Active MGG Sponsors and Coupon Codes List BackBeat Media Podcast Network

RSV 36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phan′u-el, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, 37 and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Fraud Friday already? Today, Laci revisits Episode 59 from around election time in 2020 and chats with actor and comedian Priscilla Davies (Monét's Slumber Party). Together, they uncover Frank Farian the German mastermind music producer behind the Milli Vanilli scandal. Stay schemin'! (Originally released 11/09/2020) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciPriscilla Davies: @pristhegoddess Research by Sharilyn Vera Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this year's first episode of The MacRumors Show, we take a look at CES 2026, Apple Creator Studio, and the confirmation that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of Siri. Following ‌CES 2026‌, we talk through this year's tech showcase, which saw major announcements related to robotics, AI, and display technology, as well as plenty of new Apple accessories. We discuss some of our favorite products highlighted at the event, such as Strada and the Clicks Power Keyboard.Apple this week announced a new bundle called “Apple Creator Studio" that offers access to six creative apps, as well as exclusive AI features and content, as part of a single subscription. In the U.S., pricing is set at $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Six apps are included with the subscription: Final Cut Pro on the Mac and iPad Logic Pro on the Mac and ‌iPad‌ Pixelmator Pro on the Mac and ‌iPad‌ Motion on the Mac Compressor on the Mac MainStage on the Mac For college students, Apple Creator Studio costs $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. If you set up Family Sharing, you can share an Apple Creator Studio subscription with up to five other family members with a linked Apple Account for free. Pixelmator Pro was previously only available on the Mac, but it is now coming to the iPad. Apple Creator Studio subscribers will receive access to exclusive AI features and premium content across not only the Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro apps, but also the iWork apps Numbers, Pages, and Keynote, and the Freeform app later this year. Apple Creator Studio will be available through the App Store starting on Wednesday, January 28. Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage will each remain available for one-time purchase, and free versions of the Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and Freeform apps will continue to exist, but only Apple Creator Studio subscribers will receive access to some of the premium new AI features and content.In other news, Apple this week released a statement confirming that Google Gemini will power the next-generation version of ‌Siri‌ that is slated to launch later this year, as was widely rumored. After a considerable delay, the new capabilities will deliver better understanding of a user's personal context, on-screen awareness, and deeper per-app controls.Apple's decision to lean on Google's artificial intelligence technology should result in the revamped ‌Siri‌ being more capable and advanced than it otherwise would have been, as Gemini's large language model is significantly larger than Apple's own model. Apple and Google added that Gemini will help power not only a more personalized version of Siri, but a range of future Apple Intelligence features.The next-generation version of ‌Siri‌ is expected to be introduced with iOS 26.4, which will likely be officially released to the public in March or April.Save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at https://www.selectquote.com/macrumors and get started today!

Featured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topSupport us - become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/crosstocrown.org@DougGoodin

Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications for Siri and the wider Apple ecosystem now that the Gemini deal is officially signed, and guess when we'll start seeing the first new features ship. Also, they weigh up the appeal of the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, and Chance got to watch basketball courtside through his Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the dependability of iCloud as a backup of your data, and what other backup strategies they recommend to use. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26. Sponsored by Copilot Money: The personal finance app to make your money yours. Until January 20, get 26% off your first year at try.copilot.money/9to5mac. Sponsored by Stamps.com: Send from your computer or phone 24/7. Try Stamps.com risk-free for sixty days with code happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: Take the first step to better security by securing your team's credentials. Find out more at 1password.com/happyhour and start securing every login. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:  Ad-free versions of every episode  Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26 until February 1. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple confirms Google's Gemini will power new Siri features Apple to fine-tune Gemini independently, no Google branding on Siri, more Apple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declined Will Apple-Google AI deal impact user privacy? Here's what Apple says Eddy Cue touts ‘record-breaking year' for Apple services, including TV, Music, more Apple debuts 'Apple Creator Studio' subscription, here's what you get Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform becoming freemium apps Apple announces Pixelmator Pro is coming to iPad Apple Creator Studio Icon History What it's like to watch an NBA game courtside in Apple Vision Pro Apple gift card safety questioned after terrifying account lockout

Laci welcomes back comedians, actors, and podcasters Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?), and the pair immediately have a bone to pick with the studio: why is there a Chewbacca mural on the wall instead of one of them? Paul, Jason, and Laci then bond over their shared distrust of AI on social media before diving into a wild FBI sting that exposed former NBA players and coaches like Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, who were allegedly involved in rigged poker games. Backed by the Mafia, the operation used insider information to cheat at sports betting on a multi-million-dollar scale. Stay schemin'! Listen to How Did This Get Made? wherever you get your podcasts. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciHow Did This Get Made? Podcast: @HDTGMPaul Scheer: @paulscheer Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/current-and-former-national-basketball-association-players-and-four-other-individualshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/terry-rozier-tax-lien-sports-betting-ring/https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/nba-gambling-scandal-damon-jones-lebron-james-8a8f4f77?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeaEzJTg4cht94T_OTRX8F97Huk54E3ijkntEnw6hLa9uRb3g4fWZcRz1Z86GE%3D&gaa_ts=69028121&gaa_sig=ygd3QlDvRJwbSjj9LqwuqIFelkFOD2AAQb4Xqj3sAmJsBIx8DMxsGnvzELsBJn988iMAwXtsdrwEpwiVDQgk0Q%3D%3Dhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/nba-gambling-scandal-explained.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46695228/sources-terry-rozier-arrested-part-gambling-inquiryhttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/tsn/news/biggest-gambling-scandals-sports-history-bet/df2d2288eca5e3ba71738ecdhttps://nypost.com/2025/10/27/us-news/alleged-nba-poker-scammer-pookie-painted-portraits-for-celebrities-and-singers/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. Use code 9TO5 at checkout for 50% off your first year. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories discussed in this episode: Will Apple-Google AI deal impact user privacy? Here's what Apple says iOS 26.3 beta 2 hints at upcoming end-to-end encryption for RCS Apple debuts ‘Apple Creator Studio' subscription, here's what you get Apple announces Pixelmator Pro is coming to iPad Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform becoming freemium apps Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Spotify TuneIn Google Podcasts Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Don't miss out on our other daily podcasts: Quick Charge 9to5Toys Daily Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

Luke 2  NIV 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 "Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,     you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31     which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,     and the glory of your people Israel."

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci revisits Episode 11 y'all from 2019 and chats with actor and podcaster Jon Gabrus (Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally). Together, they uncover a legendary Long Island scam; they're talking bilking coins, a love triangle and Harold Adamo. Stay schemin'! (Originally released 12/09/2019) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJon Gabrus: @gabrus Research by Laci Mosley Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3251: Riley Pearce lays out a realistic, science-backed approach to shedding 10 pounds in 5 weeks by focusing on self-awareness, energy balance, and habit-building rather than gimmicks or crash diets. With practical strategies for tracking intake, designing sustainable meals, and shifting mindset, this method empowers you to lose weight in a way that lasts. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://freeformfitness.ca/lose-10lbs-in-5-weeks/ Quotes to ponder: "To lose 10lbs in 5 weeks is a healthy, and realistic weight loss goal." "Eat a whole-food, nutrient-dense, colourful diet." "Consistent effort over the 5 weeks will help you build helpful habits." Episode references: Lose It: https://www.loseit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laci welcomes back comedians, actors, and podcasters Paul Scheer and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?), and the pair immediately have a bone to pick with the studio: why is there a Chewbacca mural on the wall instead of one of them? Paul, Jason, and Laci then bond over their shared distrust of AI on social media before diving into a wild FBI sting that exposed former NBA players and coaches like Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones, who were allegedly involved in rigged poker games. Backed by the Mafia, the operation used insider information to cheat at sports betting on a multi-million-dollar scale. Stay schemin'! Listen to How Did This Get Made? wherever you get your podcasts. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciHow Did This Get Made? Podcast: @HDTGMPaul Scheer: @paulscheer Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/current-and-former-national-basketball-association-players-and-four-other-individualshttps://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/terry-rozier-tax-lien-sports-betting-ring/https://www.wsj.com/sports/basketball/nba-gambling-scandal-damon-jones-lebron-james-8a8f4f77?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeaEzJTg4cht94T_OTRX8F97Huk54E3ijkntEnw6hLa9uRb3g4fWZcRz1Z86GE%3D&gaa_ts=69028121&gaa_sig=ygd3QlDvRJwbSjj9LqwuqIFelkFOD2AAQb4Xqj3sAmJsBIx8DMxsGnvzELsBJn988iMAwXtsdrwEpwiVDQgk0Q%3D%3Dhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/nba-gambling-scandal-explained.htmlhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46695228/sources-terry-rozier-arrested-part-gambling-inquiryhttps://www.sportingnews.com/us/tsn/news/biggest-gambling-scandals-sports-history-bet/df2d2288eca5e3ba71738ecdhttps://nypost.com/2025/10/27/us-news/alleged-nba-poker-scammer-pookie-painted-portraits-for-celebrities-and-singers/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy New Year, CONgregation, let's start the year with a bang!Laci welcomes comedian and multi-hyphenate Kevin Fredericks, aka KevOnStage (Not My Best Moment, Churchy), to help ring in the new year with all of your fantastic letters. This episode has it all: Laci faking passing out at the airport, a potential love interest, a scammy sugar daddy, a scoundrel teacher, waking up to birds in the air, and so much more! Happy holidays & stay schemin'!Check out "Not My Best Moment " with KevOnStage, an iHeartPodcasts production in collaboration with Unanimous Media, featuring new episodes available weekly on Wednesdays on YouTube. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciKevOnStage: @kevonstage  Curated by Jessica Cisneros  Congregation Letters by YOU  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's Fraud Friday, Laci revisits Episode 152 and chats with journalist and podcast host Sam Sanders (The Sam Sanders Show) about Bishop Lamor Whitehead, who initially gained sympathy after being robbed during a livestreamed sermon. Now, his integrity is under scrutiny as details of his past crimes have emerged. Plus, the viral TikTok Pink Sauce is called out for not being FDA approved. Stay schemin'! (Originally released 08/22/2022) CONgregation, catch Laci's TV Show, Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciSam Sanders: @samsanders Research by Kaelyn Brandt SOURCES:https://www.thecity.nyc/brooklyn/2022/7/29/23284458/brooklyn-pastor-lamor-whitehead-pleads-for-sympathyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/04/nyregion/lamor-whitehead-bishop-robbed.htmlhttps://www.curbed.com/2022/07/bishop-lamor-whitehead-real-estate-holdings-default.htmlhttps://bestlifeonline.com/news-robbed-pastor-whitehead-life-details/https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/tiktok-viral-pink-sauce/https://www.eater.com/23284219/pink-sauce-tiktok-color-expert-reactions Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes rappers, comedians, and longtime besties Justina Valentine and Conceited (What's Cookin' Good Lookin', Wild 'N Out) to our NYE show! Together, they discuss their personal experiences with scams from sneaker schemes to FaceTuned images gone wrong. We also count down some of our favorite “honorable scammers” of 2025, including OnlyFans model Adva Lavie, Akon, the infamous “petty woman” at Louis Vuitton, Charles E. Cheese, and a Justin Bieber impersonator. From start to finish, 2025 truly had it all. Happy holidays & stay schemin'!Check out Season 2 of What's Cookin' Good Lookin' with @JustinaValentine and @ConceitedNYC on the @LOLNetwork YouTube.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJustina Valentine: @justinavalentineConceited: @conceitednyc Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://abc7.com/post/woman-used-dating-apps-target-men-burglarize-la-county-homes-authorities-say/17968915/https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/adva-lavie-dating-app-burglary-suspect-business-theft-los-angeles/3790816/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-uses-dating-apps-find-elderly-men-burglarizes-homes-rcna236857https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2025/11/13/why-was-akon-arrested-in-georgia-what-to-know-about-rb-superstar/87245884007/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/dec/04/akon-city-tumbleweed-rolls-through-site-of-rappers-wakanda-inspired-dreamhttps://x.com/dom_lucre/status/1957495751484796969?s=42https://consequence.net/2025/08/justin-bieber-impersonator-vegas-stage/https://www.vice.com/en/article/justin-bieber-lookalike-tricked-a-vegas-nightclub-into-letting-him-perform-allegedly-racked-up-10k-bill-before-getting-kicked-out/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/07/24/chuck-e-cheese-arrest-by-tallahassee-police-photos-video/85355422007/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/29/us/chuck-e-cheese-costume-arrest-fraud.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3275270/snubbed-china-shopper-makes-luxury-shop-staff-count-us84000-cash-2-hours-leaves Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's Fraud Friday, Laci welcomes Jean Elie (HBO's Insecure)  to the show to discuss Fred Brito, a con artist of many faces including the faces of priests. Plus, John Oliver recently tipped his hat to Kim Kardashian for her role in helping solve an art fraud scheme. Stay Schemin'! (Originally Released 11/01/2022)  Also, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!  Did you miss out on a custom signed Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts and Schemes book? Look no more, nab your copy here on PODSWAG. Plus, keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciJean Ellie: @jeanelie Research by Kaelyn Bryant   SOURCEShttps://www.cnn.com/style/article/egypt-gold-coffin-of-nedjemankh-trnd/index.html#:~:text=An%20ancient%20gold%20coffin%20displayed,Office%20in%20a%20statement%20Wednesdayhttps://deadline.com/2022/10/john-oliver-recognizes-kim-kardashian-influence-helping-solve-art-fraud-scheme-1235133309/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18300507https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-aug-17-me-brito17-story.htmlhttps://www.taosnews.com/news/crime/the-pancake-con-man/article_c469819b-b018-5348-ae2d-af20a9ebfe75.html Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laci welcomes actor, podcaster, comedian, and author Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, Here We Go Again Podcast) to the show! Kal dishes on his personal connection to scams, his acting journey, and a jaw-dropping story that may have been inspired by Home Alone. Reckless parents David and Sharon Shoo left their 9- and 4-year-old daughters alone while vacationing for 9 days in Mexico in 1992. Happy holidays & stay schemin'!Don't miss Kal's podcast, Here We Go Again, available wherever you get your podcasts.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu!Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciKal Penn: @kalpenn Research by Kathryn Doyle SOURCEShttps://people.com/couple-left-kids-alone-frozen-dinners-christmas-vacation-11838943https://www.chicagotribune.com/2017/12/22/25-years-ago-st-charles-parents-left-their-kids-alone-to-vacation-in-mexico-their-case-changed-state-law/https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1993/01/02/neighbors-had-wondered-where-were-the-children/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1993/01/03/home-alone-family-called-reclusive/a77bbd3c-ff87-473c-b4c5-1da90202cb13/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.