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This week's episode is a little different, but also sooo fun! I officially handed over the mic to Kaleb, as I took the hot seat and answered YOUR juicy questions — and trust me, NOTHING was off the table.

Thirty-three days after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph encounter Simeon—a man promised by God that he would see the Messiah before he died. As Simeon holds the baby in his arms, he announces that Jesus is indeed the Savior. However, he then turns to Mary and provides puzzling and concerning news. CTA: Please donate today at ⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠2:40⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, usepromo code FUN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've made it to the final week of our Bible study through The Wild Invitation, and wow — what a ride through the book of Acts! This week, we're reflecting on how the early church's boldness and reliance on the Holy Spirit weren't just for then — they're for us today, too. We talk about living as modern-day witnesses of Jesus, navigating seasons of quiet obedience, and how to follow the Spirit's lead in our everyday lives (even if that means striking up a convo at a pizza shop). We also open up about feeling inspired and overwhelmed — how sometimes the mission feels big when we're weary or in a harder season. But Acts reminds us: God uses the ordinary. The story's not over. We're invited in. It's not just their story — it's ours too. Let's say yes to this wild, bold, Spirit-led life. In This Episode 00:00 – Welcome Back: Wrapping Up Acts04:00 – Icebreaker: Miracles and Mega-Church Pastors06:30 – So What Now? The Acts Invitation to Us09:30 – Living Boldly Even When Life Feels Hard13:00 – What Does It Mean to Be a Witness?15:00 – The Boldness to Follow the Spirit (Even at Pizza Night)18:00 – Letting the Spirit Highlight the People Around You21:00 – Little Acts of Boldness Go a Long Way23:00 – Practical Ways to Live It Out28:00 – One Last Surprise: The Next Study is Coming!29:45 – Final Encouragement & Farewell ⁠ORDER OUR NEW STUDY!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Operation Christmas Child: Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, partners with churches to collect and distribute gift-filled shoeboxes to millions of children around the world, telling them the Good News of Jesus Christ, God's Greatest Gift. NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Mercy Ships: Please donate today at ⁠⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠ Omaha Steaks: Visit ⁠⁠⁠OmahaSteaks.com ⁠⁠⁠for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us!

Welcome to episode 326 of Trivia Time Weekly, the podcast quiz show! December Visual Round: https://tinyurl.com/dec25VR Website: https://triviatimepodcast.comEmail: triviatimepodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/triviatimepodcast

In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk to former NFL MVP Rich Gannon about quarterback revivals, Sam Darnold, the Seahawks, and the DK Metcalf situation, then have some Fun with Audio before discussing the NFC West dynamics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.  Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Luke 2:1-12 (NIV) News sources:  https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/more-than-50-u-s-lawmakers-are-retiring-next-year-why-99cab977?mod=politics_lead_pos2  https://www.npr.org/2025/09/15/nx-s1-5534254/house-senate-retirement-tracker-2026  https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/threats-members-congress-capitol-police-2024  From this month's sponsors: -Please donate today at ⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠ -Visit ⁠⁠OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelwear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichaelRWear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife and check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tsfnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey everyone...welcome to our bi-monthly ENCORE PRESENTATION of classic REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE episodes from the vault!This was a special one...director Ryan Worsley had just finished the film at the time of this recording and was publicly screening it along with Negativland performing live afterwards. Not only was it the best Negativland performance I had ever seen, but it was also one of the most powerful (upsetting and darkly funny) shows I'd ever witnessed. A band that is notoriously difficult to pin down was explored beautifully with Stand By For Failure, so I was excited to get into the weeds (and we do!).(EPISODE 55 originally aired Sept 26th 2024)ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:This week, we are joined by documentary filmmaker RYAN WORLSEY to discuss her film STAND BY FOR FAILURE: A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT NEGATIVLAND. We discuss how Ryan was introduced to the world of Negativland and what she thought of it, how she decided the best way to tell their complicated but surpringly emotional story, the fair use doctrine and copyright law, are Negativland really a band, David Wills (aka The Weatherman) and his astonishing talents & laughter through it all, Negativland's origin story, how Negativland's current live show We Can Really Feel LIke We're Here might be their most powerful work to date, the band signing and then getting sued by SST Records, their long-running radio show Over The Edge, what Negativland did with band member Don Joyce's ashes after his passing, can you still culture jam today, plunderphonics, how Negativland's perceptions of the world are formed through their music and then mirrored back to us, Richard Lyons' and his alter egos, the U2 lawsuit against the band, the majesty of Casey Casem swearing, the resilience of the band through all their hardships, seeing the inside of The Residents' recording studio in the film, the Christianity Is Stupid murder myth, how artist's are still getting ripped off, what it's like being the subject of a documentary, where Ryan & Negativland stand on AI, and the cultural desert that is the suburbs.Is there any escape from noise? Find out on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!!!RYAN WORSLEY:http://pool-food.com/failure/NEGATIVLAND:https://negativland.com/https://negativland.com/negativland-documentaryREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movies releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Learn from an incredible human that you can absolutely make ANYTHING in life FUN! My grandpap could make so many activities FUN. Maybe it is time to add more fun to your life?Please share this episode with a friend that you think would enjoy it.Connect with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mattscoletti.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠matt@mattscoletti.com

SummaryIn this episode of All Set for Sunday, hosts Scott Williams and Jeff Traylor, along with Father Drew Ferrin, explore the significance of the Holy Family and the role of family in the Catholic faith. They discuss the importance of honoring parents, the Christian dress code for family life, and the challenges fathers face in leading their families. The conversation also touches on the controversial aspects of scripture regarding submission in marriage, emphasizing mutual respect and the beauty of family life. The episode concludes with lighthearted moments and reflections on the joys and challenges of family life during the Christmas season.TakeawaysHonor your parents all the time, not just when convenient.Holiness is lived out in our families, not just in churches.Joseph's role in the Holy Family is a model for fathers.Obeying parents is a way to practice being like Jesus.Fathers are called to lead and guide their families.Submission in marriage is a mutual gift, not a power struggle.Every family has a role to play in God's plan.The beauty of family life is revealed in scripture.Understanding context is key to interpreting controversial scripture.Family life is a journey of love, respect, and growth.Chapters02:51 The Importance of Family Honor04:01 Living Out Christian Values06:02 The Role of Joseph in the Holy Family10:00 Understanding Family Dynamics13:35 The Call to Holiness in Family Life17:08 The Role of Fathers21:24 Submission and Mutual Respect in Marriage25:53 The Holiness of Family Life28:14 Fun and Lighthearted Moments

The most unexpected comics crossover event of 1991 is here! Jack and Geoff are joined again by Barm to discuss the first two issues of Malibu's Ape Nation! It's the comic that answers the question "What would happen if POTA met Alien Nation, the aliens-as-metaphor-for-immigrants sci-fi franchise that was briefly a thing in the late 80s/early 90s?" The answer is FUN, as your Ape hosts discuss Alien Nation as a whole, the ways it fits (and does not fit) into the POTA milieu, and the sheer delights to be found in a marauding horde of apes, humans and aliens!

HO-HO-*chainsaw noise*! On today's show, we step back into the world of Art the Clown to discuss the brand new Christmas classic, TERRIFIER 3 (2024)! We discuss how this film furthers the lore of the Terrifier franchise, Art's exuberance for Santa Claus, Sienna's relationship with her father, Victoria Heyes becoming a more significant character, the overall acting quality of the cast, the gruesome practical effects, & so much more! We also talk about: Love The Coopers (2015), Oh. What. Fun. (2025), The Deviant (Image Comics), Cherry RC Cola, Vegemite, & recording in-person! HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT LTAS!! ———————————————————— To see images of the stuff discussed, look at your device's screen while listening! Go here to get some LTAS Merch: http://tee.pub/lic/huI4z_dwRsI Email: LetsTalkAboutStuffPodcast AT gmail DOT com Follow LTAS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltaspod/?hl=en Subscribe to Steven's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@alittlelessprofoundfilms?si=exv2x7LZS2O1B65h Follow Steven on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/stevenfisher22/ Brent is not on social media. A 5-Star rating on your podcast app is appreciated! And if you like our show, share it with your friends! DENISE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.

In this special episode of Novel Spirits, the boys celebrate the holiday season with another great, humorous session of camaraderie:The votes were in for the Battle of the Genres, revealing our first, unanimous victor. And we reviewed 'The Last Christmas' by Gerry Duggan, a very Deadpool-ish take on a Zombie-filled Christmas - highlighting themes, characters, and artistic style, as always. The drinks were flowing, the boys were rolling, and all-in-all it was just a good time. We even scheduled our next few episodes for you!We also may have mentioned One Piece and AI at some point, but dive into those at your own discretion. Cheers! Book of the Month: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Christmas-Brian-Posehn/dp/1582406766Topics of the Month: One Piece - https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GRMG8ZQZR/one-piece?srsltid=AfmBOor1DiP7YLr6r5YGNozS_Fka6ek28I_TtDnpKFt3kRKYVgqrBmiaDispatch (episode coming soon!) - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/Spirits of the Month: Nothing specific. Anything that makes you jolly lol 

David Choe is a world-renowned artist, writer, podcaster and TV host. He tells how as a child, he was made to believe he was destined for greatness but also that he was a complete disgrace, leading him to channel his energy—including deep shame—into art that brought him global recognition. He shares about his addictions that put him on a decades-long cycle of extreme highs and lows and that forced him to eventually acknowledge and heal the childhood trauma he was battling inside. David shows up with raw, authentic presence to show us how we can transmute pain and shame into our best creative work and, more importantly, how complete vulnerability, especially about our hardest experiences, is the ultimate tool for forgiveness and self-acceptance. He also tells us the actual story about early Facebook, Pee-wee Herman and Santa Claus. Note: This conversation includes topics and language that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Mateina: https://drinkmateina.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 David Choe 00:03:10 Drawing, Black & Colors, Death 00:12:54 Telepathy, South Bay 00:17:52 Sponsors: Eight Sleep & LMNT 00:20:40 Childhood, Podcasts, Mundane Moments & Artist Life 00:28:45 Mother, Beliefs, Religion, Artistic Ability, Childhood 00:33:27 Gambling, Transformation; Immigrant, Disgrace 00:40:10 Street Art, Graffiti, Creativity; Paintings, Payment; Sports 00:52:08 Sponsor: AG1 00:53:30 Santa, Belief; Journal, Vulnerability; Heart Break, Art 01:00:16 Facebook, Graffiti; Theft, Gambling 01:10:57 Adapting, Creativity 01:17:16 Album Cover, Art & Payment 01:23:40 Sponsor: Function 01:25:28 Immigrant & Belonging, Academics, Learning Art, Marvel Comics, Shame 01:35:11 Shame, Gambling Addiction, Stress 01:43:05 Sexual Abuse, Trauma, Shame, Addiction 01:51:52 Early Career, Pornography, Author 02:01:20 Graffiti, Disappointment, Rejection; Early Magazines 02:08:26 Sponsor: Mateina 02:09:27 Pornography, Co-Dependence; Movie Set 02:18:00 Pride & Family, Vice; Pokémon 02:26:44 Podcast, Workaholism, Shame, Reality; Anthony Bourdain, Channing Tatum 02:38:54 Writing, Career Success, Workaholism, Vice, News, Self-Sabotage, Heart Attack 02:52:21 Growth & Pain, Sizzler; David Arquette 02:58:40 Rehab, God, Purpose, Parents & Disappointment, The Choe Show, Pee-Wee Herman 03:05:53 Gratitude, Korean Immigrant, Self-Reflection, Brokenness 03:14:37 Emotion, Saying No, Suicide; Vacation & Workaholism, Art 03:25:23 Legacy; Vacation, Work; Authenticity 03:31:15 Surviving & Thriving, Suicide, Addiction, Play the Tape Out, Fun, Feeling Enough 03:44:43 Hope & Faith, Electronics, Santa Claus 03:51:23 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Grab your jingle bells and let's move with some merry in this REVING the Word Christmas workout! We're moving our bodies with FUN—not striving for skinny or trying to "fix" ourselves. Let's exercise some pure JOY! Key Scripture: John 1:14 (NIV) "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." What to Expect in This Episode: A light-hearted movement session with bouncing and joyful energy—think light steps and a gentle bounce to keep things fun and uplifting. Focus on a key body training tip: Stay light on your feet! Bouncing and moving optimistically can spark creativity, help solve problems, and teach your body new lessons in optimism. Effort level: Around a 7–8 (moderate intensity with room to push and play). Thanksgiving for the Incarnation: God put on a body—the Word became flesh! We'll embody the joy of the Lord as we move. Celebration of our bodies as wondrous, childlike, and full of superhero potential—an unreasonable gift meant for joy and aliveness. Bring yours fully alive today! Reflection question: Who told you your body was a problem? Throw down those lies! With every step, imagine shedding grave clothes, letting your flesh be overcome and renewed by the living Word. Meditate on: His body for my body Best enjoyed with: Headphones Your favorite workout gear A water bottle nearby An open heart ready to move, trust, and play again Let's go—move your body, hear the Word of the Lord, and step into the freedom that He's up to something good! Playlist: Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) by Darlene Love Carol of the Bells by Lindsey Stirling Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson Last Christmas by Wham! Little Drummer Boy (Live) by SEU Worship, ONE House, Kenzie Walker, Chelease Plank & Roosevelt Stewart King of Kings/Angels We Have Heard on High (feat Naomi Raine, Kim Walker-Smith, and Mav City Gospel Choir) by Maverick City Music Help Move the Mission Forward! Your gift brings healing and hope (and episodes like today!) to communities worldwide—from Boston to Botswana!

In this warm and super-practical holiday episode, Sissy and David share 10 grounding tips to help families navigate Christmas with more connection and less overwhelm. They normalize the big feelings kids—and parents—experience this time of year, offer simple tools like previewing plans, using calm-down kits and code words, practicing gratitude, and building gentle rhythms instead of rigid schedules. They also speak tenderly to families carrying grief, give guidance for managing family dynamics and gift overload, and remind listeners that the holidays don't need to be magical—just manageable, honest, and connected. They close by sharing a favorite family tradition and reading a beautiful prayer from Every Moment Holy for anyone wrapping gifts this week. Resources mentioned in this episode: Strong and Smart: A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions by David Thomas All Is Calmish: How to Feel Less Frantic and More Festive During the Holidays by Niro Feliciano The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones – specifically “The Light of the Whole World” chapter Every Moment Holy – “A Liturgy for the Wrapping of Christmas Gifts” . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Access Raising Boys and Girls courses here! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ . . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. THRIVE MARKET: Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift.  NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/nivab and using promo code RBG. MERCY SHIPS: Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast. OMAHA STEAKS: Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. WAYFAIR: Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Has this year left you feeling defeated? If you're ready to give up after giving it all you had, this episode will give you the push needed to get up and fight another day. In this teaching, I share my practical advice for starting over, even when it feels like things never work out. The truth is, you have no idea how close you are to winning the fight while you're in it. Sometimes you just need a reminder that you have what it takes to try again. Highlights from Today's Episode Looking for the silver lining Learning how to fail forward Leaning into the beauty of this season Related Resources Need more encouragement for starting again? Watch this podcast episode to learn How to Regain Motivation. Tired of drifting away from your goals? Check out this podcast episode on Finding Your Way Back. Reset for the year ahead with the Write It Down guide and the free Dream Builders Workshop. CLICK HERE FOR FULL SHOW NOTES The post #561 – When the Year Didn't Go As Planned first appeared on Chrystal Evans Hurst.

Tasha Eurich shares why pushing through sometimes isn't enough–and how to bounce back stronger than ever.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The hidden costs of “grit gaslighting” 2) How to know when you've hit your “resilience ceiling” 3) The three needs that unlocks the best version of yourselfSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1066 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT TASHA — Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author (Shatterproof, Insight, Bankable Leadership). She helps people thrive in a changing world by becoming the best of who they are and what they do. With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Tasha is the principal of The Eurich Group, a boutique consultancy that helps successful executives succeed when the stakes are high. As an author and sought-after speaker in the self-improvement space, Tasha is a candid yet compassionate voice. Pairing her scientific grounding with 20+ years of experience on the corporate front lines, she reveals the often-surprising secrets to success and fulfillment in the 21st century. • Book: Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn't Enough) • Quiz: The Resilience Ceiling Quiz • Website: TashaEurich.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant • Book: Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson • Book: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin • Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald • Study: Need Crafting• Website: World Uncertainty Index • Past episode: 1065: Harvard's Stress Expert Shares Top Resilience Tools with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO• Quince. Get free shipping and 365-day returns on your order with Quince.com/Awesome• Cashflow Podcasting. Explore launching (or outsourcing) your podcast with a free 10-minute call with Pete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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OH. WHAT. FUN. MOVIE REVIEW One Christmas you're bound in a homemade leather suit decapitating mannequins while eluding the detective skills of a millionaire with daddy issues while awakening your independence and empowering an audience of all ages to do the same in the face of an uncaring apathetic world. Meow! Then three decades later, […]

For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.  Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 113:1-8 (NIV) News sources:  https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/politics/maria-farmer-epstein-survivor-complaint  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/us/epstein-fbi-complaint-1996-maria-farmer.html  From this month's sponsors: -Please donate today at ⁠⁠MercyShips.org/podcast⁠⁠ -Visit ⁠⁠OmahaSteaks.com⁠⁠ for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code FUN at checkout. Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelwear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichaelRWear⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, @ccpubliclife and check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tsfnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: Amber Glow #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! Can you believe we're just three days away from Christmas? Neither can we! This year absolutely flew by. To celebrate the moment, Julia, Thom, and Anthony come together to break down Amazon Prime's 2025 original holiday film, "Oh. What. Fun." Does the movie live up to its clever premise and stacked cast, or does it fall completely flat? Let's just say the elves are not exactly in agreement. (What else is new?) Along the way, the elves also dives into the Colburn Advent Activities, the Crowe family's ongoing plumbing saga, the latest movies Anthony's watched since the last episode, Steven Beech's spicy Christmas movie opinions, films that may have climbed onto—or slipped off of—our personal Top Ten lists, STDs vs. STIs, and much, much more. Take our word for it: this is a festive, fun-filled, and tangent-fueled episode you won't want to miss. So grab your favorite holiday drink, soak up the glow of your Christmas trees while you still can, and settle in for a good time. As always, thank you all so much for the love and support! We truly appreciate it! And make sure to check your podcast feeds on the 24th for your annual Christmas Eve story!

SantaCast! All of our conversations with Santa from 2025 rolled into 1 podcast.

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The Token Hour Podcast is just chillin and chatin. Join DJ Toks along side Fish, Goldberg and Jaybones as they discuss the trending topics of the end of 2025, John Cena Farewell Tour, the holiday season and more. It's good ol' fashion random fun, so check it out!!! Happy Holidays and have a wonderful New Year! See you in 2026! 

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Welcome to the Strength Connection!Kyle Flynn is the owner and founder of The blueprint LA in Los Angeles. He's been operating this gym for 10 years now. My friend Chris Holder introduced me to Kyle, he said you need to check him out and talk, I think you guys would have a lot to chat about. And this was definitely the case. In this engaging conversation, Kyle shares his journey from being a passionate athlete to the founder of Blueprint LA, a gym that emphasizes community, culture, and connection. He discusses the importance of creating a positive environment in fitness, overcoming early business challenges, and the evolution of his leadership style. Kyle highlights the significance of hiring for cultural fit, maintaining a fun atmosphere, and the philosophy of 'One Vibe, One Tribe' that drives the community at Blueprint LA. He emphasizes that fitness is not just about physical strength but also about building relationships and celebrating individual successes.Check out more from Kyle at:https://www.instagram.com/kyleflynn__/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/theblueprintla/?hl=enChapters00:00 Introduction to Kyle Flynn and Blueprint03:05 The Journey from Athlete to Trainer05:58 Building a Positive Gym Culture08:53 Overcoming Early Challenges in Business12:06 Shifting Mindsets: From Fitness to Community14:54 Creating a Lasting Culture in Fitness18:04 Hiring for Culture and Care20:49 One Vibe, One Tribe: The Blueprint Mission24:29 Creating a Fun and Engaging Community25:57 The Importance of Big Dreams26:47 Believing in Yourself and Your Purpose28:28 Making Fitness Fun and Enjoyable29:47 Evolving as a Leader31:03 Trusting Your Gut as a Leader32:30 Building a Supportive Team Environment35:07 The Shift from Fitness to Connection35:44 Creating a Raving Fan Experience38:39 The Seven Layer Cake of Community Engagement42:03 The Power of Personal Connection43:48 Continuous Learning and Improvement

This week, Kate reflects on 2025 for feeling depleting yet not defining, exhausting and sometimes forgettable; a year of endless micro-trends, political chaos, and moment sludge that somehow left very little to hold onto. Fun! She dives into "viral death cycle" and why nothing sticks anymore, explores the three stages of aging out of culture, explores why many of us feel our brains are broken, and processes the weird grief of realizing you're no longer "becoming" someone but existing deep in a routine, all while she grapples with her uncool taste in apples. TLDR: a contemplative, honest, sometimes vulnerable year-end reflection about culture, the internet, our interests, and Kate's job at the intersection, and how this is the first year she felt like she's officially getting old. Happy Holidays! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Order Kate's NYT Bestselling book, One in a Millennial here! Text or leave a voicemail for Kate at 775-HEY-BETH! For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter -  by using promo code BETHEREINFIVE at checkout. That's AuraFrames.com promo code BETHEREINFIVE. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! Terms and conditions apply.  Right now, Baked by Melissa is offering our listeners 20% off your order at Bakedbymelissa.com/BETHEREINFIVE. That's Bakedbymelissa.com/BETHEREINFIVE for 20% off your order.  Download the app and head to the Deals tab to start Chatbooking today. Special code: BETHEREINFIVE for 20% off your purchase. Give the gift of every day luxury and make every moment comfortable. Headto cozyearth.com and use my code BETHEREINFIVE for up to 20% off.  Don't miss this opportunity—visit DraperJames.com and use code BTIF10 for 10% off. These pieces sell out fast, especially the new arrivals, so head over today. Link is in the show notes! Right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BETHEREINFIVE at OSEAMalibu.com. That's OSEAMalibu.com code BETHEREINFIVE.

Finally… The Rock has come back to Trekcast! Get ready for a holiday smackdown as we break down Red One, the sci-fi Christmas movie starring Dwayne Johnson, and ask the big question: is it a festive knockout or a lump of coal? Plus, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds may be heading toward an ending—but is it really the end? We unpack the latest rumors and what they could mean for the future of the franchise. Paramount makes a bold move that's already having ripple effects across Star Trek, and we're digging into how it could reshape what's coming next. And finally, new details are emerging about Noah Hawley's canceled Star Trek movie—and what might have been. All that and more on Trekcast, the most unpredictable Star Trek podcast in the galaxy. News:Strange New Worlds comes to an endhttps://parade.com/news/star-trek-star-says-goodbye-to-beloved-series-fans-are-emotionalLess Star Trek Merchhttps://trekmovie.com/2025/12/16/another-licensee-dropping-star-trek-due-to-increased-paramount-fees-others-vow-to-continue/Learning More About Noah Hawley's Cancelled Star Trek Moviehttps://www.denofgeek.com/movies/noah-hawley-canceled-star-trek-movie-understood-star-trek/Red One is a 2024 American Christmas action comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan and written by Chris Morgan. It stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J. K. Simmons, with Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, and Wesley Kimmel appearing in supporting roles. The film tells the story of Head of North Pole Security Callum Drift who teams up with black hat hacker Jack O'Malley to locate a kidnapped Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

As we celebrate five years of the Healing Medicine podcast, this episode is a reflection on what has truly sustained us—intention, alignment, and choosing with awareness.  Together, we explore how consistency rooted in love, not obligation, leads to energy, creativity, and sustainability. We share personal stories about letting go, taking pauses, and returning to what feels alive.  This conversation is also a joyful announcement: our Connect in Nature Retreat is returning July 30–August 2, 2026. It's a decision made not out of expectation, but because we missed it, and because we chose it again. Whether you're feeling weary from "pushing through" or simply curious about a gentler way to stay committed, this episode offers a new lens and a powerful invitation to rechoose, realign, and return to yourself.     Pearls of Wisdom: Sustainability isn't about willpower, it's about choosing with presence and letting alignment lead. Feelings of resistance or resentment are gentle cues to pause, reevaluate, and possibly release. Healing happens when we release the pressure to perform and give ourselves permission to rest and evolve. Fun, ease, and joy aren't frivolous, they are wise signals of what's truly aligned. Spaciousness, non-judgment, and collaboration support the longevity of meaningful work.     Reflection Questions: Where in your life are you being consistent by force, rather than by choice? What would it feel like to choose instead of push? Which commitments feel alive and which might be asking for a pause, a shift, or a graduation? Where could more lightness or joy gently be welcomed in?   Why Connect in Nature is a Different Kind of Retreat Connect in Nature is unlike any other retreat I offer. It is the only opportunity to work in person with both Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang and Dr. Jessie Mahoney. It's intentionally designed for healers, physicians, and wellness professionals who crave a reset rooted in nature, mindfulness, and joy. Held at the Green Gulch Zen Center just north of San Francisco, you'll be surrounded by eucalyptus groves, redwoods, gardens, and the quiet beauty of the California coast. Here's what makes it special: Nature as co-teacher: Forest bathing, beach meditation, and fog hikes support nervous system healing. Freedom to choose: All practices are optional and guided with non-judgment—you participate in what serves you. Spaciousness: Core retreat hours are 10:30–3:30, with optional morning offerings and space for rest, reflection, or local exploration. Inclusive and welcoming: Open to all genders and professions—bring a partner, a colleague, a friend, or come solo. Choose your own lodging at local inns, allowing for private rest and personal integration. This retreat isn't about pushing yourself. It's about letting nature and mindfulness gently bring you home. Join us July 30–August 2, 2026 at Green Gulch Zen Center.   And yes—it's over my birthday weekend, and there's no better way to celebrate than in community, in nature, and in joy. Retreat details + registration: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats     Our Birthday Wish is to Help More Healers Find This Work As part of celebrating five years of the Healing Medicine podcast, we'd love to ask for your help in spreading this healing ripple even further: If this podcast has supported you... Please leave us a written review and a 5-star rating on your favorite listening platform. It helps others find the show and tells the algorithms to share this with more people who need it. Recommend it to a friend or colleague. Send them your favorite episode. Share it in your Facebook group, department, or residency class. Let someone know how it's helped you—that personal sharing is how this work continues to grow. This podcast was born out of love, and continues because of you. We are so grateful you are here.     If you're longing for more intention and joy in your life and career, I invite you to explore mindful coaching with me: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching To bring this kind of healing to your institution, department, or medical team, learn more about my speaking offerings: www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang also offers powerful keynotes, workshops, and wellness sessions through www.awakenbreath.org We would love to meet you this summer in the redwoods, and help you reconnect to what's truly meaningful. Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine podcast is medical advice.  

Hello, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the Disney Nerds Podcast and all of the Fun and Wacky people that make all parts of the Disney Nerds Podcast come alive each day.  This week we bring you what is becoming a tradition, the Disney Nerds Co-hosts sharing the narrator job for the Candlelight Processional.  This was so fun to do, and we all hope you have a good time listening and bringing those wonderful holiday feelings to your family.  Thanks again, all of you Disney Nerds and we'll see you in 2026.

This week, the background and plans for episode 3. The Fun'gi Festival! Netherlight Grotto is a mystical, fantastical place, and Stuhl is very helpful. We present ARCHIVE! A companion series where Nikoli & Amy sit down and discuss the DM notes for each episode of Abyss as it happens. This will include recaps of the previous Abyss episode, Nikoli's outline for the next episode and some details of how this compares to what the source material originally planned. Hopefully Archive will satisfy the "behind the scenes" cravings we know some fans have for our DM notes and reasoning behind what we changed and why. Originally, only one episode of Archive was on Libsyn, with the rest released each week to our $3+ Patreon supporters. If you enjoy it, consider joining our Patreon!

Hello there! Welcome to Force Ghost Conversations. This podcast is your home for cozy, deep dives into all things Star Wars and Lucasfilm-adjacent properties. Each week, our host will be joined by fans, creators, and believers in the principles from the Galaxy far, far away to discuss the thematic elements from our favorite Lucasfilm properties. Without further adieu, it is time to gather around the campfire for some Force Ghost Conversations.December 2025 marks 10 years since the release of the Force Awakens. It's really hard to believe that episode 7 has been with us for a decade, but here we are. To share our memories, experiences, and reflect upon this unique and positive era of Star Wars, we are joined by Jen Sopchockchai Bankard from the Long Take Review podcast.Topics Discussed Include:1. The Positive Build Up to the Film2. The Fun of Characters New and Old3. The Double Edged Sword of FandomSupport the show on Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/forceghostconversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to continue the conversation, please follow us at the following websites:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merchandise⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Today's guest is Jen Sopchockchai Bankard. You can find her on the Long Take Review podcast. Be sure to support her work wherever you get podcasts.

Happy Sunday Pod-People!!!! Well, Christmas is upon us and Grammi tells us all of what is coming up for the week leading up to Christmas! She unloads her whimsical look as only Grammi can do! It's FUN and full of LAUGHS!!! Have an AWESOME week, a Wonderful and Merry Christmas and most of all, ENJOY each others company!! Grammi will be back next week as we head toward the New Year, 2026!! From Grammi and The Old Man: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Later Gators!!   *Get everything you need to start your own successful podcast on Podbean here: https://www.podbean.com/tomspodcastPBFree   *Visit our webpage where you can catch up on Current / Past Episodes: www.theoldmanspodcast.com     *Contact us at: theoldmanspodcast@gmail.com     Checkout and Follow the Writings of Shonda Sinclair here: Roaming the Road (of Life):https://www.shondasinclair.com/   *TOMPodcast Music Shows: https://www.mixcloud.com/TOMPodcast/

Welcome back to another hour of digital cynicism. We kick things off with a FOLLOW UP on Amazon's Fallout recaps, which were apparently so hallucination-heavy they made the actual wasteland look organized; naturally, they've been nuked along with the "Video Recaps" feature. In a massive dose of IN THE NEWS, Tesla is finally getting a legal side-eye in California for its deceptive "Autopilot" branding, while TikTok is performing a corporate shell game by selling a 45% stake to Oracle and friends to keep the feds happy. Reddit is fighting Australia's under-16 ban like it's a constitutional crisis, Louisiana's age-verification law just got benched by a judge, and Merriam-Webster officially crowned "slop" as the Word of the Year—which is fitting, given that OpenAI is selectively hiding chat logs from murder-suicides while their Chief Scientist warns that recursive AI self-improvement might end the human experiment by 2030. If the "intelligence explosion" doesn't get us, the CRASH Clock says we've got roughly 2.8 days before Elon's satellite swarm turns low-earth orbit into a permanent scrapyard.In our MEDIA CANDY segment, we mourn the transition year of Star Trek, which was mostly a series of unmitigated disasters and corporate retreats, though the Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029 means we can finally ignore them in 4K. Meta is testing a "pay-to-share-links" feature because they clearly haven't alienated creators enough, and a new study suggests Amazon's "dynamic pricing" is basically just a high-tech way to gouge public school districts for pencils. Moving to APPS & DOODADS, iOS 26.2 is here with a "Liquid Glass" slider—groundbreaking stuff, really—while Microsoft's Copilot+ push is effectively killing the laptop market by making 16GB of RAM a luxury item only a data center could love. Meanwhile, iRobot has officially sucked its last bit of dust into a Chapter 11 filing, proving that even a twenty-year head start can't save you from a 46 percent tariff and better Chinese competition.AT THE LIBRARY, we find out that librarians are ready to quit because people keep demanding books that only exist in a ChatGPT hallucination, proving once again that the "Information Age" was a lie. We descend into THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE with the tireless Dave Bittner to discuss why modern movies feel like plastic, the bizarre paradox of James Cameron's Avatar dominance, and a bittersweet farewell to Rob Reiner. We wrap it up with the return of The Muppets, a look at plug-in solar panels for the budget-conscious prepper, and the Sedaris siblings proving that even grief can be a podcast topic. It's all the tech "progress" you never asked for, delivered with the appropriate amount of Gen-X side-eye.Show notes at https://gog.show/727Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hHnGD4lIFzASponsors:MasterClass - Get up to 50% off at MASTERCLASS.com/GRUMPYOLDGEEKSPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordFOLLOW UPAmazon pulls its bad AI video recaps after Fallout falloutIN THE NEWSTesla used deceptive language to market Autopilot, California judge rulesTikTok agrees to deal to cede control of US business to American investor groupReddit sues Australia over underage social media banJudge blocks Louisiana's social media age verification lawMurder-suicide case shows OpenAI selectively hides data after users dieTrump orders creation of litigation task force to challenge state AI laws'Slop' is Merriam-Webster's word of the yearAnthropic's Chief Scientist Says We're Rapidly Approaching the Moment That Could Doom Us AllModel collapseOpenAI Is Going Into the New Year With Some Real Loser EnergyNew ‘CRASH Clock' Warns of 2.8-Day Window Before Likely Orbital CollisionA Facebook test makes link-sharing a paid feature for creatorsStudy links Amazon's algorithmic pricing with erratic, inflated costs for school districtsMEDIA CANDYA Man on the Inside S2Oh. What. Fun.The End of an EraThe West WingF1® The Movie - Apple TVThe Running ManWelcome to DerryWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out MysteryIs it Cake?Apple TV releasing Pluribus season finale early next weekWarner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount's hostile bid2025 Was a Turning Point for ‘Star Trek', Whether It Knew It or NotTHE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH YOUTUBE FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL RIGHTS TO THE OSCARS® AND OTHER ACADEMY CONTENT STARTING IN 2029APPS & DOODADSiOS 26.2 is here with another Liquid Glass tweak, new Podcasts features and moreOh, the Irony: Microsoft's Push for Copilot+ PCs Could Stall Laptop SalesiRobot has filed for bankruptcy and may be taken over by its primary supplierAT THE LIBRARYFlybot by Dennis E. TaylorMaking Space (The Time Traveler's Passport) by R. F. KuangFor a Limited Time Only (The Time Traveler's Passport) by Peng ShepherdLibrarians Are Tired of Being Accused of Hiding Secret Books That Were Made Up by AITHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingWhy Movies Just Don't Feel "Real" AnymoreThe Avatar Paradox - Why Nobody Talks About These MoviesDon't F**k with James CameronEvery James Cameron Movie, Explained by James Cameron | Vanity Fair‘The Muppet Show' Returns for One Night Only Next FebruaryThe Muppet Show | Official Teaser | Disney+Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills'You don't know what it's like till you lose a parent': Sedaris siblings share their grief storyCLOSING SHOUT-OUTS“Enshittification” YouTube“Enshittification” Spotify“Enshittification” SoundCloud (with a direct download)Len (a.k.a. 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Softy and Hugh discuss just how far Sam Darnold has come in the last two years, while also setting history in the meantime. We have some Fun with Audio! Lindsey Thiry, ESPN Rams Reporter gives Softy the Los Angeles viewpoint on what happened in the game last night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank revisits Night of the Living Dead (1968) and breaks down why it still feels ahead of its time, even with a shoestring budget and simple setup. He walks through the full plot from the cemetery opening to the brutal ending, calls out the movie's "proto zombie rules" (headshots, fire, escalating panic), and digs into the constant clash between Ben and Harry Cooper over how to survive. Frank also shares a handful of behind-the-scenes trivia, then closes by asking listeners to help pick the next holiday movie review. Timestamps and Topics 00:00:05 Welcome to Challenge Accepted and why this zombie classic still matters 00:01:00 Why black-and-white works best here, plus where to watch it 00:02:50 The setup: Barbara and Johnny head to the cemetery 00:04:30 Barbara reaches the farmhouse, Ben arrives, and the house gets fortified 00:06:35 The radio updates and the first "rules" start taking shape 00:07:55 Basement survivors revealed and the Ben vs Harry Cooper conflict begins 00:10:40 The truck plan, Molotovs, fire tactics, and the risk of leaving the house 00:12:45 The truck explosion, the fallout, and tensions boil over 00:14:35 Karen's bite, the TV explanation, and the night spirals into tragedy 00:17:30 Johnny returns, Barbara's fate, and Ben's last stand 00:18:35 The posse arrives and the ending lands like a gut punch 00:19:55 Fun facts and trivia roundup 00:23:10 Holiday movie suggestions, reviews, and where to send your challenges Key Takeaways Night of the Living Dead didn't just popularize zombies, it shaped the survival logic that later movies and games keep borrowing. The horror works because the tension never lets up, and most of it comes from people disagreeing under pressure, not gore. Ben and Harry Cooper feel like the blueprint for the "leader vs bunker guy" argument that shows up in tons of modern zombie stories. The film's simplicity is part of the magic: one main location, clear stakes, and rules that get built in real time through broadcasts. The ending is still sharp because it refuses to offer comfort, even after the long night is "over." Memorable Quotes "Black and white is the best way to watch it." "This is the one that kind of set the rules that we use even to today." "If you shoot them in the body, that doesn't do anything. You have to shoot them in the head." "We're in this together." "We are entering into the Christmas phase of the year… what holiday movie is your favorite and what one should we review?" Call to Action If you enjoyed the episode, make sure you're subscribed and drop a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It seriously helps more people find the show. Share this episode with a friend who loves horror, and post your thoughts using #ChallengeAcceptedLive. Links and Resources GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed during our podcast. Frank's trivia pull came from IMDb's Night of the Living Dead trivia section. Follow Us Instagram: @challengeacceptedlive TikTok: @challengeacceptedlive Twitter: @CAPodcastLive Listener Questions Got a movie or show you want us to cover next, or a challenge for a future episode? Email us at ChallengeAcceptedgfx@gmail.com or message us on social. Also, send your pick for the best holiday movie so we can lock in the next review.

MOOBARKFLUFF! Click here to send us a comment or message about the show!Welcome to another fun filled episode of BFFT! We found an old clip of Taebyn from years ago. We discuss the nuances of the Powerwasher vr game. TickTock has the furry news, Taebyn reads a story, Cheetaro reviews the Aristocats on Disney +, Taebyn reveals his pun challenge results, and generally we have a great time together. So come on in and hang with the gang! It's another T-Riffic (that is Taebyn-Riffic) episode of BFFT! Moobarkfluff everyfur!MERCH: https://bfft.dashery.com/bearlyfurcasting@gmail.com  This podcast contains adult language and adult topics. It is rated M for Mature. Listener discretion is advised.Support the showThanks to all our listeners and to our staff: Bearly Normal, Rayne Raccoon, Taebyn, Cheetaro, TickTock, and Ziggy the Meme Weasel.You can send us a message on Telegram at BFFT Chat, or via email at: bearlyfurcasting@gmail.com

We take a stroll down memory lane with Sexy Time Fun Facts where Jeff Burton gets everyone laughing. Jon Lovitz stopped by as well. Fun day indeed.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chelsea and Catherine talk with a couple exploring the foster system… for the second time. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea and Catherine talk with a couple exploring the foster system… for the second time. * Need some advice from Chelsea? Email us at DearChelseaPodcast@gmail.com * Executive Producer Catherine Law Edited & Engineered by Brad Dickert * * * The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the Podcast author, or individuals participating in the Podcast, and do not represent the opinions of iHeartMedia or its employees. This Podcast should not be used as medical advice, mental health advice, mental health counseling or therapy, or as imparting any health care recommendations at all. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical, counseling advice and/or therapy from a competent health care professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issues, health inquiry or matter, including matters discussed on this Podcast. Guests and listeners should not rely on matters discussed in the Podcast and shall not act or shall refrain from acting based on information contained in the Podcast without first seeking independent medical advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Second Helpings, MJ and Jackie are back, and "Heated Rivalry" has Jackie drownin' in her own drool, but manages to save herself to tell tale of "A Newport Christmas" as well as other bizarre Christmas films. MJ watched Alicia Silverstone's new Christmas movie and def recommends it over Michelle Pfeiffer in "Oh. What. Fun". Jackie and MJ also discuss the stacked cast but somehow forgotten "Love The Coopers", Himbo Christmas is here with "Finding Mr. Christmas", Meghan Markle suggests wrappin' those Polly Pockets in silk scarves for the season, and Macaulay Culkin is showing his kids "Home Alone", but they don't realize it's him in them yet and it's helping him connect to his past work in a way he never has before. KJ Apa is gonna be Jimmy Stewart in a biopic film that's possibly going to be a weird Trojan horse Christian thing, Jackie and MJ got into a FIGHT during the watching of "Muppet's Christmas Carol" about them weird ass singin' baby Muppets, Ethan Hawke says he gets T bell for aaaaannnyyy reason and ol' Gooper called it a sickness to his face, and JLaw interviewed Leonardo DiCaprio for Actors on Actors! Coldplay Kiss Cam Lady broke her silence, and then we're goin' through a list of some of the top pop culture moments of 2025!!! Plus Josh Brolin loves "KPop Demon Hunters", and then closin' out with some "New Years, New Intentions"! AND SO MUCH MOOOORE!Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.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 show DJ Briggs from Brightside Home Theater fills in for Braden who is away on business. We ask DJ to give us his opinion on using a large format TV as a replacement for a projector. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: LG will debut its first Micro RGB television at CES Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations Are Demanding Up to a 50% Price Hike for Cable TV Customers WBD board recommends rejection of Paramount's takeover bid Other: YouTube TV Wants to Unbundle the Cable Package That Streamers Were Meant to Kill in the First Place Tailwind Meross Garage Door Opener HT Guys Amazon List Swapping a projector for a 100" TV  Jon Taylor recently purchased a TCL 98QM7K (2025 model, QD-Mini LED QLED with Google TV) during Black Friday for $1,999.99 (50% off the $3,999.99 retail price). After using it for a couple of weeks in his basement home theater (replacing an older 82" Samsung and supplementing a projector setup), he shares highly positive impressions. Key Highlights: Size and Installation: The 98" screen is enormous and immersive. Delivery and installation (included from Best Buy) went smoothly, though modifications to basement stairs were needed to fit the massive box. Picture Quality: Exceptional deep blacks (best non-OLED he's seen, rivaling his old Panasonic plasma), vibrant colors, and strong contrast. Upscaling of lower-resolution content (720p/1080p from cable, Blu-ray, streaming) is excellent. 4K sources, including Ultra HD Blu-ray and YouTube, look stunning with minimal motion blur. Performance Across Sources: Built-in Google TV streaming: Clear and smooth. Roku Premier: Deep blacks and popping colors. Standout: Apple TV 4K shines brightest, leveraging Dolby Vision for an incredibly vivid, "popping" image—far superior to non-Dolby Vision devices on his previous Samsung. Gaming and Features: 144Hz refresh rate delivers outstanding performance with low motion lag. Fun feature: Displays four simultaneous 48" screens for NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV. Observations: Large size exposes weaknesses in poor cable signals (fixed by rerouting). He notes TCL (and Hisense) are seriously challenging premium brands (Samsung, LG, Sony) with high-end specs at budget prices, earning praise from reviewers like RTINGS.com. Jon historically preferred established brands for reliability but now sees TCL/Hisense as the new value leaders, similar to how Samsung/LG rose decades ago. He recommends checking out the latest high-end TCL models, especially for large sizes where premium brands were too expensive for him. He's also considering switching from Verizon Fios to a streaming TV service to cut costs. Overall, Jon is thrilled with the TV's performance and value, calling it a "force to be reckoned with."

After an 18-year rise through corporate HR—from recruiter to group president across Canada and the U.S.—Dom walked away from a “safe” executive career to build something on his own terms. In this conversation, we unpack why large organizations quietly trade momentum for bureaucracy, how technology and automation empower lean founders, and why “stability” often comes at the cost of creativity, speed, and meaning.We explore intrapreneurship vs. entrepreneurship, the hidden traps of bloated systems, and how founders can use data, automation, and open APIs to move faster without burning capital. The throughline isn't rebellion—it's agency. Building work that's fun, aligned, and alive again.No anti-corporate rant. Just lived experience, hard trade-offs, and a clear-eyed look at what it really takes to step off the stable path—and thrive.TL;DR* Stability is conditional: Corporate safety disappears the moment priorities shift.* Intrapreneur vs. founder: Big-company success doesn't equal personal leverage.* Tech as leverage: Automation and BI (not hype AI) unlock speed for lean teams.* Systems can trap you: CRMs and ERPs either enable growth—or become prisons.* Innovation dies slowly: Bureaucracy rewards optics over outcomes.* Work-life blend > balance: Fun, purpose-driven work creates sustainability.* Momentum matters: Small teams with clarity outperform slow giants.Memorable lines* “Stability often costs more than risk—you just don't see the bill right away.”* “Big systems don't fail fast. They fail quietly.”* “AI isn't magic—it's leverage if you know what problem you're solving.”* “Careers don't collapse overnight; they stall one approval layer at a time.”* “Fun isn't a perk—it's fuel.”GuestDominic Levesque — HR executive turned founder; CEO of NextWave; author and advisor on leadership, technology, and organizational transformation.

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