Podcast appearances and mentions of Serena Williams

Long before they were directing television, J Stevens was convinced they were going to be the next Serena Williams. But when they picked up a camcorder in high school, everything changed. Today, J is an award-winning filmmaker and one of the first openly non-binary filmmakers in the Directors Guild of Canada. They're also one of the co-creators of Slo Pitch — a mockumentary series about a “loveable, queer, beer league softball team” that grew from a web series into a half-hour show on Crave. J sits down with Tom Power to talk about the show, how they're telling queer stories with universal appeal, and the power of the camera in comedy.

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo especial de Lucky Losers! Tras quedarnos cortos en la primera entrega, hoy saldamos una deuda pendiente. Nos acompaña Hugo Romero, el mayor consumidor de contenido tenístico del equipo, junto a nuestro conductor Felipe Duarte, para desmenuzar la "segunda patita" de los documentales que todo fanático del tenis debe conocer.¿De qué hablamos en este capítulo?

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In recent years, use of new weight-loss medications has risen in the United States. A 2026 Gallup poll found that a record 11% of U.S. adults are taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, up from 3% in 2024. Furthermore, high-profile figures like Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) and decorated tennis player Serena Williams have extolled their experiences taking the drug. The rising prevalence of GLP-1 use for weight management has sparked a debate over their potential impact on health and wellness in the U.S.Ad-free podcasts are here!Get 20% off your first year of ad-free episodes, exclusive interviews, and deep dives with Tangle's podcast membership!Suspension of the Rules.It's a Big Apple episode for apple season. On the most recent Suspension of the Rules, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about the ongoing UN assembly in New York. Then, a discussion of a New York Times Magazine article about public schooling and race. Plus, guess who has a complaint about leaves? (hint: Kmele. It's Kmele.) Check it out here.You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here.Take the survey: What is your relationship to GLP-1s? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast written by: Audrey Moorehead and audio engineered and edited by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Bailey Saul, Audrey Moorehead, and Carina Pacheco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nike reste le premier équipementier sportif mondial, mais la marque américaine traverse une période difficile. Baisse du chiffre d'affaires, chute de l'action, perte de parts de marché en Chine et montée en puissance de nouveaux concurrents, le géant de la basket doit désormais retrouver l'innovation et la désirabilité qui ont fait son succès. C'est une marque et un logo que l'on connaît toutes et tous : Nike et sa célèbre virgule. Et si Nike est toujours le premier équipementier sportif mondial, son image est sérieusement écornée. Kylian Mbappé a annoncé le 18 septembre qu'il mettait fin à sa collaboration avec l'entreprise. Cette semaine, Nike a également perdu sa place au sein de l'indice S&P 100, qui regroupe les 100 plus grandes capitalisations boursières américaines. Un symbole supplémentaire du déclassement du géant américain. Pourtant, il y a encore trois ans, l'entreprise réalisait un chiffre d'affaires record : 51,4 milliards de dollars sur l'exercice 2023-2024. Mais aujourd'hui, il est inférieur de près de cinq milliards de dollars. Et autre symbole de ce déclassement : l'action Nike a perdu près de 80% de sa valeur en cinq ans. Si le géant mondial de la basket connaît une période difficile, c'est notamment en raison de différentes erreurs stratégiques. D'abord, le groupe a préféré s'appuyer sur ses modèles iconiques en les remettant au goût du jour, comme les Air Force 1 ou les Dunks, au détriment de la recherche et de l'innovation purement sportive. Or, le marché a changé. Les consommateurs se sont lassés des grandes marques de sport généralistes et se sont tournés vers de nouveaux acteurs proposant des produits plus spécialisés. Surtout, Nike a voulu privilégier la vente directe sur son propre site internet et dans ses boutiques officielles. L'objectif était de mieux contrôler sa relation avec les consommateurs et de vendre directement ses produits. Mais en réduisant ses relations avec bon nombre de distributeurs indépendants, la marque a aussi libéré un espace considérable dans les rayons des magasins multimarques. Et cette place a été récupérée par les concurrents. On, Hoka, Salomon : les nouveaux concurrents de Nike De nouvelles marques ont ainsi pu s'installer dans les rayons, comme la marque suisse On, mais aussi Hoka, Salomon ou Asics. Ces entreprises ont attaqué Nike sur des marchés précis : le running, la randonnée, le trail ou encore le tennis, alors que Nike proposait une immense gamme destinée à tout le monde. Les nouveaux acteurs, eux, sont arrivés avec des produits très spécialisés, très reconnaissables et une identité forte sur chaque sport. Pendant longtemps, Nike avait pourtant les têtes d'affiche et les légendes nécessaires pour asseoir la puissance de sa marque. Porter une Nike, c'était aussi acheter une image. Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Cristiano Ronaldo ou encore Kylian Mbappé ont contribué à faire de la marque un phénomène culturel. Pendant des décennies, le groupe disposait ainsi de trois avantages en même temps : de très bons produits, les meilleurs athlètes et une puissance culturelle exceptionnelle. Le dossier souligne que cette domination, longtemps partagée essentiellement avec Adidas et Puma, est aujourd'hui remise en cause par de nouveaux acteurs. Et les clients, eux, ont été sensibles aux arguments de ces nouvelles marques. La Chine est une parfaite illustration de cette perte de puissance. Pendant des années, le pays a constitué l'un des grands moteurs de croissance de Nike, derrière les États-Unis. Mais les ventes y ont reculé de 30% depuis 2021, tombant à leur niveau le plus bas depuis huit ans. Nike doit en outre affronter des marques chinoises comme Anta et Li-Ning, qui bénéficient d'une meilleure connaissance du marché local. Nike tente de retrouver la recette de son succès À cela s'ajoute un autre problème : Nike fabrique l'essentiel de ses produits en Asie, notamment au Vietnam, en Chine, en Indonésie ou au Cambodge. Ces pays sont confrontés à des droits de douane américains sur les importations. Ces surtaxes ont pesé sur les coûts et les marges de l'entreprise. Alors relativisons tout de même, Nike reste un géant mondial. L'entreprise emploie près de 78 000 personnes et conserve une puissance considérable. Et une partie de sa stratégie est justement en train d'être corrigée. Depuis l'arrivée d'Elliott Hill à la direction de Nike fin 2024, le groupe cherche notamment à renouer avec les distributeurs et à remettre les produits sportifs au cœur de sa stratégie. Le plan de redressement baptisé « Win Now » vise notamment la course à pied et le basketball, avec l'objectif de relancer les ventes et de stabiliser les parts de marché. Le défi est donc considérable : Nike doit retrouver de l'innovation, reconquérir des consommateurs et surtout recréer cette puissance culturelle qui lui permettait autrefois d'imposer les tendances. Car le véritable problème de Nike n'est peut-être finalement pas seulement de vendre moins de chaussures. C'est d'avoir perdu une partie de cette capacité à faire rêver. La fameuse virgule n'est donc pas près de disparaître. Mais le géant américain doit désormais tout faire pour qu'elle ne se transforme pas en point final. À lire aussiNicolas Maduro et le survêtement Nike: «Cette image intègre toutes les contradictions du monde dans lequel on vit»

Alexis Ohanian is back! Having joined us a couple of years ago to talk about Angel City and his broader sporting investment adventures, the time has come to dive back in with one of the most active (and successful) investors in women's sport. In London for Athlos, the female only athletics competition he set up to both invest more and create ownership opportunities for the talent in the sport, Alexis not only took me through why he believes there is so much untapped opportunity in women's sport, but how you can unlock it.Founder of Reddit, NWSL owner, IP creator, Chelsea Women co-owner, TGL golf franchise owner, sports tech investor, husband of Serena Williams; if you're going to sit down and talk this through with someone, there are few better candidates. I'm delighted to welcome Alexis back to the Business of Sport.A huge thank you to our amazing partners on the show: AirwallexThe intelligent financial platform for global businesses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.airwallex.com/uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GeminiWe empower the most confident sports organisations on Earth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://geminisports.ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you're interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bos@20vc.com⁠⁠

A full review of the 2026 US Open with one of the most respected voices in the sport: STEVE FLINK, International Tennis Hall of Famer and author of "The Greatest Tennis Matches of All Time" and "The Immortals of American Tennis."Steve has been covering this tournament since the early 1970s, when Bud Collins hired him to do research at Wimbledon and the US Open. He spent 17 years at World Tennis magazine and 15 more as senior writer at Tennis Week. There are very few people alive who can place a fortnight like this one in its proper historical context — so that's exactly what we did.WHAT WE COVERAlexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 for his SECOND Grand Slam title — six years after leading Dominic Thiem by two sets in the 2020 final on this same court and losing. It caps a season with a maiden major at Roland-Garros, the Wimbledon final, and semifinals at all four Slams.Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 for her THIRD major and first US Open, denying the two-time defending champion a three-peat that would have made her the first woman to do it since SERENA WILLIAMS in 2012-14. Rybakina has now beaten Sabalenka in both 2026 Grand Slam finals and moves to World No. 1.And the American question Steve has written a book about. Ben Shelton became the first American man in a Grand Slam final since ANDY RODDICK IN 2003, the first Black American man in a US Open final since ARTHUR ASHE IN 1972, and the first in any major final since MaliVai Washington at Wimbledon in 1996 — and the drought now stretches to 23 years. We asked Steve where Shelton fits in that lineage, and what it will actually take.We also get into Shelton's 3:33 A.M. win over defending champion Carlos Alcaraz — the latest finish in US Open history — and where it ranks among great US Open matches; Novak Djokovic's first-round exit to Mariano Navone, his first opening-round Grand Slam loss in twenty years; Zheng Qinwen's run from qualifying to the quarterfinals; and what Jannik Sinner's absence meant for the draw.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro – US Open 2026 review with Steve Flink00:40 Rybakina's US Open title run – injury doubts to champion07:50 Rybakina becomes World No. 1 – handling the pressure10:25 Rybakina vs Sabalenka final – the best servers in women's tennis13:00 Rybakina's net play, movement & improved tennis IQ17:00 Sabalenka's Grand Slam final record – what's next?20:10 Coco Gauff – serve improvements & semifinal run22:45 Jessica Pegula – is time running out for a first Slam?27:20 Linda Noskova – backing up Wimbledon vs Sabalenka28:35 Naomi Osaka's comeback – the 5-0 turnarounds31:10 Alexander Zverev wins the US Open – two Slams in 202633:10 Has Zverev's level improved, or was it the draw?41:35 Ben Shelton – beating Alcaraz, Tiafoe & first Slam final50:40 Novak Djokovic's first-round loss – is time catching up?57:10 Carlos Alcaraz's comeback after 4.5 months out61:05 Final thoughts & wrap-up- Mantis 10%: https://mantissport.com/qualityshot10 (At Checkout)- IM8 10% OFF: https://im8.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=2077 (Code QST10 at Checkout)- Acemate: https://www.acematetennis.com?sca_ref=11586466.udoQ3GLV6m55xoG1&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=standard-affiliate-commission&utm_content=affiliate-QualityShot-Tennis---Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended. No match footage is shown in these videos.⚠️ Independent tennis analysis and commentary. Not affiliated with the USTA, the ATP, the WTA or the US Open.#USOpen #Tennis #SteveFlink

El programa aborda en primer lugar la situación comercial de Nike, marca que busca potenciar la innovación y su presencia en tiendas físicas para afrontar el empuje de una fuerte competencia. A continuación, el debate se centra en la controversia que rodea a la actriz Sydney Sweeney por su campaña publicitaria para una plataforma de apuestas deportivas en la que aparece desnuda, un acto criticado por algunos sectores pero defendido mediante ejemplos históricos como el de Serena Williams. En el ámbito deportivo, se comenta la victoria de Johana Buietric en el campeonato mundial de Hyrox a pesar de sufrir una indisposición estomacal durante la prueba, lo cual provoca protestas entre los competidores y cambios en el reglamento. Asimismo, la actualidad de la NFL destaca el regreso del quarterback Patrick Mahomes y la multa impuesta al jugador Al-Shaakir por lucir el nombre de una niña palestina en su rostro, sanción que Kyrie Irving se ofrece a pagar. Por último, el espacio rinde ...

Four-time Olympian, six-time Grand Slam champion, and 60-time WTA winner, Rennae Stubbs joins Nikki for the third episode in our four-part US Open miniseries. After retiring from tennis in 2011, Stubbs transitioned into broadcasting and coaching, working with legends like Serena Williams. On this live-recorded episode, Stubbs dives into the importance of mental health in professional sports, the “three C's” mantra she always comes back to, and the power of movement and exercise. Plus, Stubbs shares some of her favorite moments from the 2026 US Open.

Welcome, friends!Why do we LOVE female rage when it's on a screen, hanging in a museum, or packaged into the perfect TikTok edit, yet become deeply uncomfortable when real women get angry?In this episode, we explore the aesthetics of female rage, from the pressure to remain beautiful and agreeable to the racial stereotypes and double standards that shape how women's anger is perceived. We look at what happens when women swallow their anger, what happens when they finally explode, and why female fury can become so compelling when it's transformed into art, literature and pop culture. And what if rage isn't always an explosion? Sometimes, it simply says: ENOUGH.Are. You. Ready?****************Sources & Further Reading:Brescoll, Victoria L., and Eric Luis Uhlmann. "Can an Angry Woman Get Ahead? Status Conferral, Gender, and Expression of Emotion in the Workplace." Psychological Science, Vol. 19, No. 3, 2008, pp. 268-275.Cahill, Cathleen D. "Gertrude Simmons Bonnin (Zitkala-Ša): Advocate for the 'Indian Vote.'" National Park Service.Davidson, Helen. "'Repugnant, Racist': News Corp Cartoon on Serena Williams Condemned." The Guardian, September 11, 2018.Epstein, Rebecca, Jamilia J. Blake, and Thalia González. Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls' Childhood. Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality, 2017.Ferris State University, Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery. "The Sapphire Caricature."Folger Shakespeare Library. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.Folger Shakespeare Library. William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew.Hajela, Deepti. "Serena Williams' Treatment at U.S. Open Resonates Among Black Women." PBS NewsHour / Associated Press, September 11, 2018.Hess, Ursula, Reginald B. Adams Jr., Karl Grammer, and Robert E. Kleck. "Face Gender and Emotion Expression: Are Angry Women More Like Men?" Journal of Vision, Vol. 9, No. 12, 2009.Jack, Dana Crowley, and Diana Dill. "The Silencing the Self Scale: Schemas of Intimacy Associated With Depression in Women." Psychology of Women Quarterly, Vol. 16, No. 1, 1992, pp. 97-106.Library of Congress. "Ida B. Wells-Barnett Holds Her Ground." Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote.National Museum of African American History and Culture. "Popular and Pervasive Stereotypes of African Americans."National Park Service. "A Noble Endeavor: Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Suffrage."National Women's History Museum. "Elizabeth Packard."O'Leary, Ann. "Stress, Emotion, and Human Immune Function." Psychological Bulletin, Vol. 108, No. 3, 1990, pp. 363-382.Renna, Megan E., et al. "A Systematic Review of Associations Between Emotion Regulation Characteristics and Inflammation." Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2023.BBC Sport. "US Open 2018: Serena Williams Accuses Umpire of Sexism After Outbursts in Final." September 9, 2018.BBC Sport. "US Open 2018: Serena Williams' Claims of Sexism Backed by WTA." September 10, 2018.Uffizi Galleries / Google Arts & Culture. "Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith in the Uffizi."Zumwalt, Dominique. "Suppressed Rage and Autoimmune Disorders in Women." SonderMind, April 18, 2025, updated April 10, 2026.****************Leave Us a 5* Rating, it helps the show!Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA****************Follow Us on TikTok & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!YouTube:@beautyunlockedspodcasthourTikTok:tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepod****************Intro/Outro Music:“Fame Inc” by Savvier — https://icons8.com/music

What a US Open! We saw two new champions crowned in New York, plenty of our pre-tournament predictions were ripped up, and both draws gave us lots of storylines.In our final Grand Slam Review episode of 2026, Host Dan Kiernan is joined by our panel:-Denmark´s Davis Cup Captain and 2012 Wimbledon Doubles Champion, Freddie NielsenSports broadcaster and former CNN anchor Candy ReidCoach, podcaster and former agent Johnny DelgadoKieron Vorster, Fitness Coach to Tem Henman, Dan Evans & Wayne FerreriaAs ever, this isn't just a review of the results. The panel gets into the realities behind elite performance: handling pressure, managing expectations, coping with defeat, the role of parents and coaches, and what players at every level can learn from the very best in the game.In this episode:Alexander Zverev finally gets his US Open moment beating Shelton in the final, and his emotional on-court speech about his mother and managing Type 1 diabetes.Ben Shelton´s breakthrough run to his first Grand Slam finalCould 2027 give us a new “Big Three”? The panel discusses whether Zverev can now consistently challenge Alcaraz and Sinner.Rafael Jodar's shock first-round exit despite being a dark-horse pick off the back of a career-best summer.Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka. Why Rybakina's balance, composure and first-strike tennis caused Sabalenka so many problems in the final , and the panel discuss how the best players handle nerves differently.Serena Williams skipping press conferences again and the panel's take on tournaments letting stars off the hook.The strength of the women's draw: Zheng Qinwen's run through qualifying, Iva Jovic, Mirra Andreeva and Coco Gauff's continued dominance on and off the courtThe Djokovic debate: a first-round exit, falling out of the world's top 10 for the first time in over two decades, and whether he can still go deep in a Slam at 37.Wheelchair tennis: GB´s Alfie Hewett, Tokito Oda and the extraordinary standard at the top of the wheelchair game.Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison's men's doubles title, and the debate around the future and recognition of doubles tennisKaterina Siniakova keeps making history! Her continued dominance and double Golden Slam achievement.What happens next? The panel looks ahead to the remainder of 2026, including the race for year-end No.1, Holger Rune's return, the Next Gen Finals and the WTA Finals.There are plenty of disagreements, predictions and laughs along the way, but also some brilliant takeaways for players, parents and coaches on pressure, resilience, expectations and what really separates the very best when the biggest moments arrive.

You are at the top of your game in your sport. Maybe you are the best in the world. But, you also want to start a family. For many female athletes, these two things happen at the same time - with careers often peaking when athletes are most fertile - the ages of 20-29. Can you do both? We have seen athletes like Serena Williams, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Alice Kinsella do it. But how easy is it? Spain's Football Federation, and Chelsea football team are paving the way to helping women have more options when it comes to their athletic careers and motherhood. We hear what several athletes think about the new fertility schemes announced, and we speak to Jo Perkins, an expert in female athlete health. She tells us why options like this are so important, but what else needs to be done. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Mollie Perella and Chelsea Coates Editor: Verity Wilde

Un samedi comme on les aime dans "Sans Filet". L'émission du jour sera consacré à la dernière ligne droite de l'US Open avec l'analyse de la finale dame ainsi que le debrief des demi-finales hommes. Dans le tableau féminin, la finale semble rêvée ! Aryna Sabalenka va tenter d'enchaîner un 3ème titre de suite à l'US Open, ce qui n'a pas été réalisé depuis Serena Williams entre 2012 et 2014. Mais face à elle, Elene Rybakina qui sera la nouvelle numéro 1 mondial ce lundi et qui rêve d'un premier sacre à Flushing Meadows !Chez les garçons, la finale est connue ! Elle opposera Alexander Zverev à Ben Shelton, l'Américain s'est offert Tiafoe dans la demie 100% locale alors que l'Allemand a facilement écarté Khachanov pour s'offrir une 3ème finale de Grand Chelem cette saison !Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. On Campus - Dawgs & Jackets Week 2 RedZone - Cooper Rush is your starter This Week In Sports History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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One-on-one pod today: Chris is in New York, and Jason is home in L.A. We chat about finding an N95 mask in an old pocket, Jason's thirst for milk deepening, Chris going to the U.S. Open of tennis, Bethenny Frankel at Burning Man, Kanye West continuing to quietly pack stadiums, the Serena Williams reunion tour putters out, Chris' birthday present for Jason, Dries Van Noten hand soap, Chris discovering a new restaurant app, Phoebe Bridgers and the Gallagher brothers stun in Venice, the Wheel of Fortune announcer caught browsing on the plane, getting caught using a Flock camera to spy on your ex, and Chris thinking the new Emma Cline book was good. twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part three of this five-part series, Travis Chappell and Eric Skwarczynski expand on a key creator-economy principle: follower count is not financial security. Through examples ranging from a pizza-maker creator who embraces his day job to Surreal's clever low-budget celebrity marketing, they explore why meaningful work, owned audiences, repeatable customer acquisition, and resourceful creativity matter more than hype. On this episode we talk about: Why no honest work should be dismissed as “not a real job” The value of maintaining work you enjoy while building toward larger goals How creators can use a day job as stability rather than seeing it as a limitation Why follower count alone does not make a creator business sustainable The importance of moving an audience from social platforms to assets you control, such as an email list, text list, or community How platform algorithm shifts and monetization changes can abruptly disrupt creator income Why traditional businesses also need a proven, repeatable customer-acquisition channel before going full time Surreal's marketing campaign featuring ordinary people with celebrity names, including Ronaldo, Dwayne Johnson, Serena Williams, and Michael Jordan How a clever idea can earn attention without an expensive celebrity endorsement The tradeoff between healthier high-protein alternatives and food people genuinely enjoy Top 3 Takeaways Respect work that creates value and moves you toward your goals. A job title, social status, or perceived prestige does not determine whether someone's work is meaningful; consistent effort and how people treat others matter more. Build a business around controllable distribution and repeatable demand. Creators should develop owned channels—such as email, SMS, or a community—while businesses need a reliable acquisition method that is not limited to friends, referrals, or a single algorithm. Creativity can outperform budget. Surreal's “official cereal of Ronaldo” concept demonstrates how a strong insight, precise wording, and a well-executed joke can generate attention that expensive celebrity marketing might otherwise buy. Notable Quotes “You should never feel embarrassed about working hard for something. A title and a description doesn't make you who you are.” “If you're making money and working towards your goals, that's all that matters.” “Follower count just does not matter at all.” “If it's not up to you, you should be trying to move the audience over to something that you control.” “The brand didn't buy attention, it earned it. A clever idea beat a celebrity-sized budget.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Website: https://travischappell.com/ A Word from Our Sponsors: - The most successful business owners don't do it all themselves — they delegate. Upwork lets you build a team of highly skilled specialists for every function your business needs, so you can focus on what you do best and let experts handle the rest. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free! - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through September 13, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The only way to get daily podcasts from the US Open in your feed every day is to subscribe to the Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club: https://www.patreon.com/TennisUnfiltered Every subscriber makes what we do possible: without TUSCers, the podcast literally would not be running, and every new person who joins makes it even more likely that we will be able to keep going in 2027. Please get involved if you can. We need so many more of you. In the meantime, here is the Day 6 podcast from Friday, and part of the newsletter below. Enjoy *** Women's seeds out: No 7 Karolina Muchova (lost to Emma Navarro), No 15 Diana Shnaider (lost to Taylor Townsend), No 18 Ekaterina Alexandrova (lost to Marta Kostyuk) Men's seeds out: No 15 Alexander Bublik (lost to Tommy Paul); No 26 Arthur Rinderknech (lost to Daniil Medvedev) I think the Serena Williams thing has run its course. That is not to say she is not a legend of the game, the GOAT in many people's eyes, or that she will not continue to fill stadiums if she keeps playing. But you have to think the integrity of a tennis tournament will start to come under threat if she - in singles or doubles - does not start winning some matches. Caroline Wozniacki on ESPN hinted she was planning to play singles again in 2027. I'm not sure it's a great idea. This was the second time in four years that she and her sister had graced night session on Arthur Ashe for a first-round doubles match, beaten then and beaten on Friday night. The match against the No 14 seeds Maya Joint and Angel Chan did not even get onto ESPN's main channel, instead relegated to ESPN2 so they could build up to Miami vs Stanford uninterrupted. Perhaps that is not such a big deal in the age of streaming but it felt significant. And the Williamses weren't particularly good, either. Chan and Joint are a decent pair - they won a WTA title only last week - but they were so much more polished and efficient than their more experienced opponents, who racked up unforced errors at a far greater rate. They did manage to nick the second set and Chan-Joint did get tight, but from 5-0 up in the deciding breaker, the Williams sisters choked, frankly. Joint has now beaten Serena twice this year but otherwise endured a difficult year, and it showed in pressure moments. Even when match point had been sealed, Joint was still apologising to her partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After returning to Grand Slam doubles action for the first time in four years at this year's US Open, what better time to reflect on the three-decade long careers of Venus and Serena Williams?Earlier this year Russell Fuller sat down with his predecessors as BBC Tennis Correspondent, Jonathan Overend and Iain Carter, to reflect on the Williams sisters' careers. The trio discuss everything from Venus' rapid rise before the arrival of her sister, to Serena's inevitable dominance & her sometimes spiky relationship with the media.Timecodes 07:21 Anti-climactic finals between them, & suspicion around pre-arranged matches 11:01 Their dominance in the doubles 13:28 Serena wins & holds all four grand-slams, beating Venus in every Final 15:41 Serena's will to win & was she a particularly bad loser? 18:35 Health problems for both sisters in 2011 19:25 Serena's partnership with Patrick Mouratoglou, & chasing the Margaret Court record 24:14 Russell's sole interview with Serena in 2018

The only way to get daily podcasts from the US Open in your feed every day is to subscribe to the Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club: https://www.patreon.com/TennisUnfiltered Every subscriber makes what we do possible: without TUSCers, the podcast literally would not be running, and every new person who joins makes it even more likely that we will be able to keep going in 2027. Please get involved if you can. We need so many more of you. In the meantime, here is the Day 6 podcast from Friday, and part of the newsletter below. Enjoy *** Women's seeds out: No 7 Karolina Muchova (lost to Emma Navarro), No 15 Diana Shnaider (lost to Taylor Townsend), No 18 Ekaterina Alexandrova (lost to Marta Kostyuk) Men's seeds out: No 15 Alexander Bublik (lost to Tommy Paul); No 26 Arthur Rinderknech (lost to Daniil Medvedev) I think the Serena Williams thing has run its course. That is not to say she is not a legend of the game, the GOAT in many people's eyes, or that she will not continue to fill stadiums if she keeps playing. But you have to think the integrity of a tennis tournament will start to come under threat if she - in singles or doubles - does not start winning some matches. Caroline Wozniacki on ESPN hinted she was planning to play singles again in 2027. I'm not sure it's a great idea. This was the second time in four years that she and her sister had graced night session on Arthur Ashe for a first-round doubles match, beaten then and beaten on Friday night. The match against the No 14 seeds Maya Joint and Angel Chan did not even get onto ESPN's main channel, instead relegated to ESPN2 so they could build up to Miami vs Stanford uninterrupted. Perhaps that is not such a big deal in the age of streaming but it felt significant. And the Williamses weren't particularly good, either. Chan and Joint are a decent pair - they won a WTA title only last week - but they were so much more polished and efficient than their more experienced opponents, who racked up unforced errors at a far greater rate. They did manage to nick the second set and Chan-Joint did get tight, but from 5-0 up in the deciding breaker, the Williams sisters choked, frankly. Joint has now beaten Serena twice this year but otherwise endured a difficult year, and it showed in pressure moments. Even when match point had been sealed, Joint was still apologising to her partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send JD a text message and be heard!@umassfootball gets paid $1.55M and beats up @rfootball 37-21 and it wasn't that close.   Greg Schiano not for long in New Brunswick IMO.  What is going on with @uncfootball and all these allegations?   #cfb season just started.  First win by @cubuffsfootball vs @accsports since 1957!  @georgiatechfb terrible clock management per @brandonfurtado2 and I concur.  @theclashingconferences always looking for new members.  @umichfootball season starts tomorrow bring it Bryce.  #lanekiffin #nflplayers aren't going to help @lsufootball this season. Go @clemsonfb tomorrow night.  Kawhi your legacy will always be #loadmanagement & how you destroyed the @laclippers for at least the next decade.  #sportstrivia too.  @rob.p1156 & @rho212 thanks for participating today.All sports.  One podcast.  (even hockey) PODCAST LINK ON ITUNES: http://bit.ly/JDTSPODCAST 

As the U.S. Open gets underway in New York City, the tennis world is abuzz to see the Williams sisters back on the court. Serena Williams’ return to the Open’s doubles tournament got us thinking back to an earlier episode of The Deal, recorded shortly after her retirement from the sport when she had moved on to the world of finance and started her own venture capital firm, Serena Ventures. We revisit that conversation, with Williams telling the hosts how she thinks about the “business of Serena” both on and off the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ozempic went off-patent in India this year, and everyone from Novo Nordisk to Nestlé has rushed in expecting a billion-dollar market. Instead, growth has already stalled, and the reason isn't price. It's culture. While Hollywood joked about Ozempic on late-night TV and Serena Williams advertised a GLP-1 program for a tele-health platform at the Super Bowl, not a single Indian celebrity has admitted to using it. We trace why the drug ran out of India's easiest customers within months, why its next move — into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities — might not work either, and what it would actually take to sell a $200-a-month injection in a country that's only now starting to believe that obesity is a disease.Read The Ken story about black market Ozempic here. Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Serena Williams talks tennis comeback and more; NASA launches revolutionary new telescope; 'Under Story' is 'GMA' September Book Club pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Serena Williams talks tennis comeback and more; NASA launches revolutionary new telescope; 'Under Story' is 'GMA' September Book Club pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kinley Rasmus just pitched SIX shutout innings and struck out 8 and she's only one of TWO girls competing this year! ⚾

FILL OUT YOUR BRACKET HERE: https://served.bracket.tennis/  Andy Roddick and the Served crew break down the full 2026 US Open draw — men's and women's — picking winners, calling upsets, and revealing their official bracket challenge picks! Plus, Andy weighs in on Carlos Alcaraz's return after months away, Novak Djokovic's chances in New York, and why Serena Williams and Alcaraz proved the new US Open mixed doubles format is a win for tennis.  COMMENT BELOW:  Who do you have winning the 2026 US Open?

Tom imagines a nightmare scenario that might have spun out of Scott's recent trip to Flushing Meadow Queens to watch the US Open tennis qualifying match. What if the unthinkable were to happen, resulting in Scott on the wrong side of Serena William's wrath? What is this "unthinkable" nightmare? And how did Scott manage to narrowly avoid it?

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge – dieses Mal mit der Auslosungsvorschau zu den US Open 2026. Wie gewohnt gehen Andreas und Philipp durch die beiden Auslosungen, schauen auf die interessanten Matches und tippen ihre Siegerinnen und Sieger. Bei den Damen wird das Feld trotz aller Formschwäche von Aryna Sabalenka angeführt. Sie könnte in der 4. Runde auf Diana Shnaider treffen. Ansonsten finden sich noch Linda Noskova und Marta Kostyuk in ihrem Viertel. Auch Jessica Pegula führt ein eigenes Viertel an. Vielleicht trifft sie in der 2. Runde auf Venus Williams. Im Achtelfinale könnte Sorana Cirstea warten – und im Viertelfinale ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Catherine, David and Matt are all together in New York to react to the second edition of the revamped mixed doubles competition which was won by Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik, and also saw the return to action of Carlos Alcaraz. Part one (00:00 - 29:51) We discuss the different feel to this year's mixed doubles event, the way the doubles specialists all lost early, why Muchova and Mensik were worthy winners, and the notable chemistry in the Mirra Andreeva/Andrey Rublev and Flavio Cobollo/Belinda Bencic partnerships. Plus, we analyse how Alcaraz performed on his return alongside Serena Williams and what, if anything, it might mean for singles. Part two (29:52 - 45:43) We cover some of the results so far in qualifying as well as the news that Stan Wawrinka has been awarded a main draw wildcard after all. We will be live on the US Open stage reacting to the singles draws on Thursday 27th August at 1pm. Please come along if you're at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre that day during Fan Week! For ad-free listening and bonus content, Become a Friend. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠new merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Cut The Faff t-shirts coming soon!Talk tennis with Friends on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Barge! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, Fantasy League updates, and more)Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thetennispodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tennis star-turned-coach-and-podcaster Rennae Stubbs joins Sarah to talk about how she first learned Serena Williams might be considering a comeback, her experience coaching Serena to return to play, and what she’s seen from the GOAT’s first few matches back. Rennae also shares her favorites for the US Open women’s singles draw and weighs in on the player protests over revenue share. Plus, the final golden ticket, we could’ve seen THAT coming, and Spikes Under the Lights. Listen to the Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast here Read Julia Poe’s story on the Sky’s decision to ban Enes Kantor Freedom here Read Jerry Brewer’s column on why Kantor Freedom’s actions are doing anything but protect women here Learn more about the history of the UTMB here and here And watch the livestream of this year’s UTMB races here Check out the Minnesota Aurora job posting here Listen to the podcast “Dolly Parton’s America” here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aujourd'hui, l'émission est 100% à vous ! Dans ce format FAQ, l'équipe de Sans Filet se pose et répond sans langue de bois à toutes vos questions. Carlos Alcaraz est-il le favori intouchable à New York ? Stan « The Man » Wawrinka a-t-il encore les armes pour un dernier coup d'éclat en Grand Chelem ? Et jusqu'où peut monter Arthur Fils après ses récents coups de force ? On balaye l'actu, vos débats et vos pronos sans langue de bois ! Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Country-music legend Dolly Parton has died at 80. The New Yorker’s Lauren Michele Jackson explains how Parton's warmth and many songs made her beloved across America. A new study found that at least 25% of former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had signs of CTE, the degenerative brain disease linked to head trauma. NPR’s Becky Sullivan says the real number could be higher. The Pentagon fired the top editor and the publisher of Stars and Stripes, as well as a reporter, raising questions about the paper’s independence. The Washington Post’s Scott Nover discusses what’s behind the firings. Plus, Darline Graham won a Senate primary in South Carolina, Pennsylvania reported its first measles-related deaths in decades, and Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz rallied back to win their first mixed-doubles appearance at the U.S. Open. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

L'US Open a complètement relooké le double mixte pour en faire un évènement à part entière. Placé pendant la fan Week, juste avant le début du tableau principal. L'objectif de la part des organisateurs étaient simple : attirer les stars du simple pour en faire un évènement spectaculaire et grand public. Sur le tableau, les paires étaient très "sexy" : Djokovic / Sabalenka, Serena / Alcaraz, Monfils / Svitolina, Ruud / Swiatek avec à lé clé… 1 million de dollars pour les vainqueurs.Le format était différents avec des sets de 4 jeux et un super tie-break en cas d'égalité à une manche partout ! Cette nouvelle compétition était très décriée par les puristes et spécialistes du double mixte. Alors, le pari a t-il fonctionné ? Avez-vous adoré ou détesté ? On en débat dans "Sans Filet".Dans cette émission, nous reviendrons aussi sur les tops et flops à Winston-Salem et à Monterrey sans oublier les qualifs à l'US Open.Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Calvin Betton is in Winston-Salem, the penultimate stop on his North American tour, while James Gray is sitting on his suitcase at home, waiting for a flight... paid for by members of the Tennis Unfiltered Supporters Club! Thanks to the TUSCers, James is heading to New York to make daily podcasts exclusively for members of our Patreon. To avoid missing out on our US Open coverage, head to: https://www.patreon.com/TennisUnfiltered Meanwhile, here's what James and Calvin discussed in this week's free pod: - Arthur Fils is hitting his straps with a first-ever Masters 1000 title, beating Frances Tiafoe in a ding-dong final that ended remarkably quickly for a three-set match - but maybe that is how the paper-thin Frenchman has to play in order to maintain condition at big tournaments - Coco Gauff overcame her sometime doubles partner Jessica Pegula to win in Cincinnati for a second time: only Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka have managed that in the Open Era - The controversial mixed doubles championship has kicked off in New York - Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, Joao Fonseca and a whole host of other men have pulled out leaving the singles wide open - and we even think Carlos Alcaraz might not play And loads more! Remember, the only way to listen to our US Open coverage is to sign up for the our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TennisUnfiltered⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

El Real Betis gana al Valencia en Mestalla y se pone colíder con el Sevilla. Alcaraz vuelve a las pistas con Serena Williams en el dobles mixto del US Open. Pogacar reina en La Vuelta. La recta final del mercado. 

Nouvelle Tier List dans Sans Filet ! Pour ce 18e épisode, les chroniqueurs classent les moments les plus insolites de l'US Open. Entre pétages de plomb, scènes irréelles, provocations et séquences devenues cultes, New York a toujours été le Grand Chelem le plus fou de la saison ! À quelques jours du coup d'envoi du tournoi, Benoît Maylin et Service Volée sortent leur Tier List ultime : 20 moments insolites classés de « DÉJÀ OUBLIÉ » jusqu'au titre suprême de «GOAT »!La célébration du Saumon par Medvedev, l'intervention des flics sur le court, la glotte de Novak, le coup de sang de Serena ou la pause WC de Tsitsipas... Quel est LE moment le plus insolite de l'histoire du tournoi ? Et surtout, qui a la meilleure Tier List entre Benoît et SV ?20 choix et 5 catégories… Prêtez-vous au jeu et venez débattre dans cette tier list !Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

As a destructive wildfire still rages in Nevada and causes evacuations, millions across the US are under heat alerts. Also, President Trump threatens an “economic D-Day” for Iran while ramping up a trade war against Canada. Plus, closing arguments are expected in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, with the defense resting its case. And, a look at the U.S. Open, as the three-week long competition kicks off today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in Thursday for an interview with US Open Wildcard, Jack Kennedy!  On this episode of Nothing Major, the guys recap Cincinnati as Artur Fils powers to his first Masters title over Frances Tiafoe, including a wild 6-0 third set, and discuss why the event felt wide open without Sinner and Alcaraz. They also hit on Brandon Nakashima's continued hard-court surge, Tommy Paul's win over Zverev, and what it all means heading into New York.On the women's side, Coco Gauff beats Jessie Pegula in a dominant final and the group debates whether Coco is now the favorite for the US Open. Plus, they break down the latest US Open news, including Alcaraz officially returning and teaming with Serena Williams in mixed doubles, Sinner pulling out, wild cards, Kyrgios controversy, and a few chaotic off-court stories.00:00 Packed Episode Preview00:29 Cincinnati Masters Winner01:04 Artur Fils Breakthrough02:32 Open Odds Debate03:59 Final Drama and Tiafoe05:15 Nakashima Rising Fast08:30 Zverev Confidence Check09:57 Wild Flight Home Story12:28 Groin Injury Update13:58 Coco Gauff Dominates18:29 Major News Alcaraz Returns22:04 Serena Carlos Mixed Doubles24:12 Rigged Draw Jokes24:48 Sinner Withdraws Injured26:30 US Open Wild Card Debate30:16 Kyrgios Controversy Fallout33:18 NYC Plans34:41 Stats Ostapenko Streak35:29 Serve Bot And US Open Picks40:45 Wrap Up And Next Episode

New Zealand's leading doubles tennis player is eyeing a match against a blockbuster pairing in New York. The revamped US Open mixed doubles begins this week and Erin Routliffe and her British partner are involved in qualifying tomorrow. If they make it through they could be playing Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz in the first round. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Willkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge, dieses Mal mit dem Turnier aus Cincinnati. Weiterhin kristallisieren sich keine ganz klaren Favoriten und Favoritinnen für die US Open heraus, besonders nach der Absage von Jannik Sinner auf der Herrenseite. Trotzdem wurden zehn unterhaltsame Tage im Mittleren Westen der USA geboten. Und am Ende der Woche geht es schon in New York bei den US Open weiter. Bei den Damen bestreiten Coco Gauff und Jessica Pegula das Finale. Gauff ist seit Wochen in guter Form, hatte ja unter anderem das Halbfinale in Wimbledon erreicht. Auch wenn sie hier nicht die größten Gegnerinnen hatte, ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

On this episode of **Habari Live**, Damon and Iesha challenge one of the most persistent stereotypes in America: the myth of the “absent Black father.”We break down federal CDC/NCHS research on father involvement and examine what the data actually found about Black fathers—from feeding, bathing, and dressing young children to helping with homework, sharing meals, and staying involved even when living outside the child's home. We also discuss how marriage statistics, household structure, media portrayals, economic inequality and mass incarceration have helped shape the public perception of Black fatherhood.Then we turn to **Stephen A. Smith vs. the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)**. After NABJ gave Smith its 2026 “Thumbs Down” award over what it described as a pattern of disparaging commentary toward prominent Black women, Stephen A. fired back, calling the decision a “personal hit job.” We examine the controversy involving Jasmine Crockett, Joy Reid, Serena Williams and others—and ask where legitimate criticism ends and harmful stereotyping begins.**THE BLACK FATHER MYTH EXPOSED: The Data Tells a Different Story + Stephen A. Smith vs. NABJ**Join Damon and Iesha for the conversation and tell us what you think in the comments.**Habari Live — News Our Way.**#BlackFathers #StephenASmith #NABJ #BlackMedia #JasmineCrockett #BlackMen #BlackWomen #HabariLive #HabariNews

Catching up after a month away from the mic, Ben and Tumaini discuss events and characters of the past month, catching up with recent events in Cincinnati. And we had so much to say about the present states of the defining players of our tennis lives, Venus and Serena Williams, that we decided to make this lengthy first topic of discussion into a standalone episode.  Venus and Serena brought us both into tennis; how should these legends leave the sport, now that it's become increasingly clear that their time as competitive players has run out? More on everything else—Canada withdrawals, Shelton, Swiatek, Vondrousova, Eala, Jodar, genetic testing, Lauryn Hill—soon, but we clearly had a lot to say about the Williams Sisters in what looks like their closing chapter. Thank you for listening! You can read Ben's work at Bounces and Tumaini's at The Guardian. Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we hope you can join in supporting NCR! And we especially thank our GOAT backers: Pam Shriver and J. O'D.

Nir Eyal is a bestselling author, behavioral science expert, and keynote speaker who helps individuals and organizations understand how psychology and technology shape human behavior. He is the author of the bestselling books Hooked, Indistractable, and Beyond Belief, which have sold over one million copies, been translated into over 30 languages, and earned recognition from The New York Times, Amazon, Audible, and The Globe and Mail. A former Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, Nir has worked with organizations, including JPMorgan Chase and the US Air Force and invested in companies including Canva and Kahoot. He helps people build better habits, improve focus, and reach their full potential. In this episode… Why do some people turn knowledge into lasting change while others remain stuck in the same patterns? We have access to more books, podcasts, and expert advice than ever before, yet lasting transformation often feels out of reach. If information isn't the problem, what is the missing piece that drives real change? Nir Eyal, bestselling author and behavioral science expert, says lasting change begins by examining the beliefs behind our actions. He explains that sustained motivation depends not only on knowing what to do and understanding the benefits, but also on having beliefs that support persistence. Rather than treating beliefs as fixed truths, Nir encourages viewing them as tools that can be tested and reshaped. He illustrates this through examples ranging from Serena Williams' coach using "belief hacking" to build confidence to Amazon's "Day One" philosophy of continual innovation. He also shares practical methods, including inquiry-based stress reduction, to help people challenge limiting beliefs, improve relationships, and unlock greater personal and professional potential. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Nir Eyal to discuss how beliefs shape performance, leadership, and personal growth. They explore why persistence matters more than talent, how leaders cultivate empowering beliefs, and practical ways to reframe limiting mindsets. Nir also shares why questioning common psychological assumptions can lead to better decisions and lasting change.

Could GLP-1 medications eventually cost just $40 to $50 per month? Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum thinks so, and if he's right, it could completely change access to obesity treatment in America.But getting there may depend on something most patients have never heard of: the global peptide manufacturing supply chain.In this episode of The Weekly Dose from On The Pen, Dave Knapp, Man on the Mounjaro, breaks down one of the biggest weeks in GLP-1 and obesity medicine news, including the surprising role of Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturer WuXi AppTec, which Bloomberg described as having a “GLP-1 chokehold” while U.S. policymakers wrestle with reducing America's dependence on Chinese biotechnology.We also dig into one of the strangest GLP-1 stories of the year. Amylyx Pharmaceuticals just reported positive Phase 3 results for avexitide, a GLP-1 receptor antagonist, meaning it actually BLOCKS GLP-1. The drug reduced serious hypoglycemic events by 55% in patients with post-bariatric hypoglycemia, a debilitating condition that can occur after gastric bypass surgery.Then we get personal.Online personality Clavicular recently described becoming apathetic while taking a high dose of retatrutide, renewing the conversation around GLP-1 medications, anhedonia, emotional blunting, dopamine and reward signaling. Dave has firsthand experience with anhedonia during GLP-1 treatment and previously discussed that experience as part of coverage on the Today Show.At what point does turning down food noise start turning down everything else?We also examine Serena Williams' return to professional tennis while openly using Zepbound (tirzepatide) and the growing debate over whether GLP-1 medications could ever be considered performance-enhancing drugs in professional sports.Plus, new research suggests GLP-1 medications and significant weight loss may improve testosterone levels and fertility markers in men with obesity-related low testosterone, raising important questions about metabolic health, hypogonadism and when testosterone replacement therapy may or may not be appropriate.In this episode:

What if your biggest leadership limitation isn't your strategy, skills, or team—but a belief you've never questioned? In this episode, Lisa G. sits down with bestselling author Nir Eyal to unpack the hidden beliefs that shape how CEOs see problems, anticipate outcomes, and decide what's possible. From Serena Williams' Wimbledon win to the science of attention, agency, and mental contrasting, Nir reveals why beliefs are tools—not truths. They explore how leaders can test assumptions, challenge organizational limitations, and plan for discomfort instead of relying on positive visualization. If you want to think more clearly, lead with greater agency, and achieve breakthrough results, this conversation will challenge what you believe is possible. Ready to challenge the belief that's quietly limiting your leadership? Listen to the full episode, then explore Nir's work at NirAndFar.com and read Beyond Belief. Don't just change what you do. Change what you believe is possible.

Serena Williams doesn't just defy convention on the court. She's also applying her competitive mindset to entrepreneurship and venture investing, recently rebranding her firm from Serena Ventures to StarFire Ventures. Serena joins Bob Safian to discuss how she identified the 16 unicorns now in her portfolio, what she looks for in founders, and how partnerships with companies from Nike to Ro fit into her broader vision. Recorded live at the Reckitt Catalyst event in Palm Beach, Serena also opens up about balancing business with family life—and why she still feels the pull of the tennis court.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Brady post-NFL career becoming cringy, Nolan Wells conspiracy theories, grandpa thrown by bison breaks his silence, Claude Lemieux's sex addiction, Pan Am Flight 256 found, Aaron Rodgers finally reunites with family, male pornstar awareness, and revisiting Adam Levine Instagram DMs. Randy Spears sparks a conversation about awesome male porn stars throughout the years. Nobody apparently lives up to Drew's favorite, Johnny Wadd. Sports Insanity: Aaron Rodgers has reunited with his family after being estranged for over 10 years... except that one crappy Bachelor brother. Brooklyn Beckham remains estranged from his family. Claude Lemieux's son says he relapsed into sex addiction, ESPN blows out Cam Newton and Ryan Clark. Tom Brady and Logan Paul will square off in the ring! An old Cubbies fan smacked an unpatriotic younger fan for not standing for the Star Spangled Banner. Adam Silver and the NBA are waiting on LeBron James. Take your time. Pan Am Flight 256 has been discovered after 74 years of nobody looking. Adam Levine is caught getting cozy with his wife despite the habit of sliding into hotties DMs. Nolan Wells Saga: Nancy Grace is falling for the cell phone conspiracies. Don Lemon wants the white kids to be SO guilty. Willie D of the Geto Boys is popping off about the case. Alcohol may have been a factor in Nolan's death. This case has been great for Al Sharpton and Ben Crump. Get ready for some autopsy madness. The Cajun Navy is probably complicit. Terrell Owens has pledged $25K to Tyler Perry and Al Sharpton's reward. RIP Norm Cash and Dennis Wilson. Oh, and RIP Charles Manson. What is Jennifer Aniston doing with Jim Curtis? US Rep. Suhas Subramanyam likes Tesla despite his party HATING Elon Musk. Amazon drones are rocking and rolling in Michigan. The City of Ferndale wants residents to know they have no control over the sky. Madrid is going crazy over Spain's World Cup victory. Tom Cruise nauseated soccer fans with his on field "Ted Talk". The ratings were pretty good. Good on Serena William's husband, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, for supporting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Some turd in NYC lit a fire at a Federal Building that injured an immigrant. Whitney Cummings had a Donald Trump joke cut from the Netflix's Mark Twain Prize broadcast set. The victim of the vicious bison attack has broken his silence. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).