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Domonique Foxworth and Charlie Kravitz start by diving into the Jaylen Brown vs. analytics debate and discussing what Brown's future looks like in Boston (or elsewhere). Then, they give their take on whether the Timberwolves are taking a good risk trading for LaMelo Ball, what they expect from the USMNT, and whether they're excited to see Serena Williams' Wimbledon return.   0:00 Intro 8:24 Jaylen Brown vs. analytics 14:10 Brown's relationship with the Celtics 28:35 Timberwolves' LaMelo Ball trade 40:05 USMNT expectations 49:48 Lionel Messi's performance so far 51:55 The sustained greatness of recent star athletes 58:30 Serena Williams' return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most people know sauna is good for them. Far fewer understand why, or why the difference between a generic infrared sauna and a precision-engineered one can be the difference between feeling good and genuine transformation. In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily Fletcher sits down with Connie Zach, co-founder of Sunlighten, for a science-grounded, story-rich conversation about the healing power of heat and light. Connie traces the origin of her 25-year mission to her brother's recovery from mercury poisoning, and the cardiovascular research she was quietly encountering while working in pharmaceutical development at Procter & Gamble. What she found convinced her that infrared sauna was one of the most underutilized healing technologies on the planet. Together, Emily and Connie break down the four wavelengths of the infrared spectrum, why each interacts with the body differently, and why Sunlighten's patented approach to separating and delivering those wavelengths produces results that general infrared products don't. They also share the transformation stories that have fueled Connie's work for decades: Leanne Rimes managing severe anxiety with what she calls her "happiness in a box," a woman named Jerry who went from being unable to climb stairs to moving freely again, and elderly patients who dramatically increased their exercise capacity through passive infrared therapy. Emily shares why infrared sauna is one of only two wellness practices she would take with her to a desert island, and what it feels like to combine daily meditation with consistent sauna use for nervous system support. In this episode, they explore: – The four wavelengths of the infrared spectrum and how each one interacts with the body – Why far infrared is the foundation of all infrared therapy and how it triggers cardiovascular conditioning – Near infrared's deep penetration capacity, and why Dr. Glenn Jeffrey at University College London says it does 90% of the heavy lifting in light therapy – Japan's Waon therapy: a first-line treatment for congestive heart failure showing a 50% reduction in hospitalization and death – How infrared sauna mimics passive exercise by increasing circulation, heart rate, and blood flow – The link between stagnant circulation and disease, and why consistent heat therapy keeps the system flowing – Connie's brother's recovery from heavy metal toxicity and the pharmaceutical research that changed everything – Why all infrared is not the same, and what to look for in a sauna if transformation is the goal – Leanne Rimes, chronic anxiety, and "happiness in a box" – What changes on the planet when more people have access to this level of recovery Key Moments: 00:00 – Why isn't everyone understanding the magic of heat and light? 05:09 – Introducing Connie Zach and Sunlighten 06:51 – The infrared spectrum: four wavelengths, four different effects 10:40 – Near infrared vs. red light: what actually penetrates the deepest 16:05 – Connie's origin story: her brother's healing from mercury poisoning 18:27 – Cardiovascular research that changed Connie's path out of pharma 20:23 – Infrared as passive cardiovascular conditioning 21:41 – Waon therapy in Japan and the 50% hospitalization reduction 24:15 – The elderly exercise capacity study 27:36 – Emily on circulation, stagnation, and disease 35:00 – Deathbed slideshow: the transformation stories 37:22 – Leanne Rimes: "happiness in a box" 41:10 – Dr. Jeff Spencer and the Sunlighten Solo 44:57 – What changes when a billion people use heat and light About Connie Zach Connie Zach is the co-founder of Sunlighten, a precision infrared sauna company with over 25 years of research-backed innovation. Her patented SoloCarbon technology is the only clinically studied full-spectrum infrared available. This episode is sponsored by Sunlighten. Save up to $2,100 + free shipping at get.sunlighten.com/zivapodcast

In this week's Weekly Presentation Coaching episode we meet Tara Gamble from South Carolina!

Hey everyone, Nilay here. You might remember I took a break from Decoder last year — we had a baby, so I took some leave. In my place, we had an excellent slate of guest hosts, and we've been working hard to bring you those episodes in full video since we launched our official Decoder YouTube channel. So today, we're featuring a really great interview conducted by my very good friend Joanna Stern, now the founder and CEO of New Things, and Ford CEO Jim Farley. Joanna pulled some exclusive news out of Jim at the time, including some telling quotes on Trump's tariff policy, on Ford competing with Chinese EVs, and the company's stance on Apple CarPlay.  Read the full interview transcript on The Verge. Links:  Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV | Decoder Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them | Decoder Ford's Jim Farley: 'I totally would've done it differently.' | The Verge Ford pulls the plug on the all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck | NPR Inside the lab where Ford is trying to crack the code on cheap EVs | The Verge Ford is fighting against physics to build affordable EVs | The Verge Ford reveals breakthrough process for lower priced EVs | The Verge Ford CEO Jim Farley on building the electric F-150 | Decoder (2021) Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. This episode was edited by Kabir Chopra.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most of us are doing all the things — and still not feeling vital and energized. This episode might reveal the missing piece…   In this week's episode, I sit down with Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten Saunas, and her story alone is worth pressing play for. It starts with someone she loves, a health crisis that wouldn't budge, and a discovery that quietly changed the direction of her life.   We get into what infrared light actually is — and why it's so much more than just a hot room. We cover how it works at the cellular level, and what that actually means for detox, circulation, and the kind of deep rest most of us aren't getting. We also had a really honest conversation about the nervous system — why you genuinely cannot heal when you're stuck in fight-or-flight, and what it actually takes to come back into regulation.   It's not about adding another step to your wellness routine. It's about understanding what your body needs to do what it is innately designed to do... to heal.   If you feel like you've been running on empty and can't quite figure out why… I think this conversation is going to open something up for you. If you follow me on Instagram, you know how obsessed I am with my infrared sauna. It's my mini oasis where I go to replenish and reflect. If you'd like to learn more or create your own sauna tailored to your needs, visit Sunlighten.com/healwithkelly to receive a personalized quote. Infrared saunas can be pricey — so it's a great time to remind you that the sun is the most abundant and free source of infrared light. Spending 10–15 minutes outdoors in the morning or late afternoon will also give you a healthy dose of rich spectrum near-infrared rays. LINKS Sunlighten website: https://www.sunlighten.com/ Sunlighten on Instagram @sunlightensaunas Connie Zack on Instagram @conniejozack Go to Sunlighten.com/healwithkelly to get your personalized quote. Key Moments You'll Love ✨ : ☀️ [0:00] Her Brother's Mercury Poisoning and the Sauna That Saved Him

Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman and Jaime Wrenn return with the Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide, previewing the biggest betting opportunities from a superb Saturday featuring two Group 1s at the Curragh, competitive handicaps at York and Newcastle, and the prestigious Northumberland Plate. After a profitable Royal Ascot, the team return with confident NAPs, major handicap angles and several double-figure selections, including a 14/1 NAP, 12/1, 8/1 and 5/1 betting plays.

Walker Kessler, Payton Watson, Jalen Duren, Tari Eason... All guys who make a lot of sense for the Lakers. Anthony explains why the risk in signing them is probably too much to take lightly for the Lakers.

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The Apex was not kind to me this week and UFC Vegas 119 was a disaster! We are back on the road and headed to Azerbijan! Join us for UFC Baku!Guest: Liam Picks FightsTwitter (X): @LiamPicksFightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiamPicksFights/joinFollow me!Twitter (x): @DieHardMMAPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diehardufc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DieHardMMAPodcastBlueSky: @diehardmmapod.bsky.social ► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARDPromo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off► Die Hard MMA Merch: https://die-hard-mma-podcast-merch.myspreadshop.com/all

In a thought-provoking episode, the speaker takes a closer look at the world of consumerism and the ways in which companies like Procter and Gamble manipulate our desires and spending habits. From the introduction of new laundry detergent tiles to the concept of a wealth tax, this episode delves into the fascinating world of marketing and economics.The speaker shares a personal anecdote about their experience with the new laundry detergent tiles, which sparked an interesting conversation about the ways in which companies like Procter and Gamble create new markets and desires. They also discuss the concept of the "S curve," which shows that consumer products typically peak around 14 years and then decline. This leads to a discussion about the ways in which companies like Procter and Gamble stay ahead of the curve by innovating and creating new products.The episode also touches on the topic of the wealth tax, which has been a contentious issue in recent years. The speaker argues that the wealth tax is not a solution to poverty, but rather a way to destroy the very thing that creates wealth. They use the example of Elon Musk's wealth, which is not just a pile of money, but rather a collection of investments and assets that drive economic growth.In this episode, the speaker challenges listeners to think critically about the ways in which companies and governments shape our desires and spending habits. They encourage listeners to question the assumptions behind the wealth tax and to consider alternative solutions to poverty. If you're interested in learning more about these topics and hearing the speaker's unique perspective, tune in to this thought-provoking episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan McCain welcomes veteran political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on the rapidly evolving Iran deal, J.D. Vance's growing role in the Trump administration, and the early battle lines of the 2028 presidential race. As Vice President Vance takes center stage in negotiations with Iran, Meghan and Mark break down what the proposed agreement actually means, why Pakistan suddenly finds itself at the center of global diplomacy, and whether Americans should feel reassured or concerned by the administration's strategy. The conversation also dives deep into Vance's political future, his relationship with Trump, Tucker Carlson's influence, Marco Rubio's role inside the administration, and why opinions on Vance remain so sharply divided. Plus: • The politics behind the Iran negotiations • Can J.D. Vance win a general election? • Tucker Carlson's complicated relationship with Trump World • Ruben Gallego's spending controversy and presidential ambitions • Barack Obama's legacy and the future of the Democratic Party • Hillary Clinton's latest comments on the Electoral College • Meghan's thoughts on Toy Story 5 and House of the Dragon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giannis finally got traded, and his move to Miami creates more questions than it answers for Bill and Tom: Are the Heat actually good? How do they fill out the roster? Did the Bucks win this deal? Why not the trade with Boston instead? Is Doc Rivers still the absolute worst? We get into that and more, plus we talk Dusty May to Dallas and plenty of World Cup.

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In 1859, a wealthy Alabama landowner made a bet that he could do the unthinkable. The next spring, he did just that — trafficking human beings from West Africa to the United States a half-century after it had been made a federal crime punishable by death. The Clotilda brought back 110 men, women and children. For more than 150 years, the ship sat buried in the mud of a Mobile Bay bayou, as if the whole thing had never happened.Crimes of the Centuries is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes and more over at www.grabbagcollab.comOrder the Crimes of the Centuries book at your favorite bookstore or at www.centuriespod.com/book!Follow us on Instagram and other social media: @centuriespodEPISODE SPONSORS:Mint Mobile. Get a new wireless plan for just $15 a month at MintMobile.com/cotc. Talkiatry. Get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in minutes at Talkiatry.com/cotc. Hims. Get your free online visit for ED treatment and more at Hims.com/cotc. BiOptimizers. Get 15% off Magnesium Breakthrough at bioptimizers.com/cotc with code COTC. 

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Hugh Douglas reacts to a significant shift in betting odds suggesting the Philadelphia Eagles may target Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft. They discuss the potential fallout for Jalen Hurts and analyze the talent level of the young quarterback compared to his peers. 01:00 - Kenny Rogers and TV Talk 03:34 - Phillies and Jalen Carter Speculation 04:09 - Sorsby Supplemental Draft Rumors 08:44 - Eagles Fit and Hurts Reaction 20:31 - Sorsby Suspension and Locker Room

Can a chance encounter change the course of an entire lifetime? Tune in for James D. Paulk, Jr, as he shares  stories from his new book How I Found Love: Stories of Romance and Relationships.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comBorn and raised in the small town of Brunswick, Georgia, James D. Paulk, Jr., graduated from Glynn Academy, attended the military school, North Georgia College, located in the mountains of Dahlonega, Georgia, and graduated in the Class of 1957 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He served five years on active duty and five years in the Reserve force as a Naval submarine officer. During a business career of twenty-six years with Procter and Gamble, he worked in manufacturing management before starting a business consulting company with other retirees. When he was asked to take on marine conservation projects, his life changed in a new direction.  For nine years, he successfully led efforts to eliminate destructive gillnets from California, build artificial reefs, raise white seabass for release into the ocean, and wrote legislation beneficial to recreational anglers. After retiring for a second time, he began writing articles for fishing magazines and newspapers. https://www.facebook.com/jim.paulk.405886 Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hko83MF For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

On this episode of Best Of The Fan, we break down the most compelling segments of the week from The Fan Morning Show, The Pomp and Joe Show, and The PM Team w/ Poni & Mueller. The guys dive deep into the polarizing debate surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby entering the supplemental draft. From his undeniable raw talent to his serious off-field baggage, we discuss whether the Steelers should take a high-stakes risk on his future. Plus, plenty of thoughts on the Pirates as they hover around .500 with the trade deadline drawing closer and closer. All that and more on Best Of The Fan!

On this episode of Best Of The Fan, we break down the most compelling segments of the week from The Fan Morning Show, The Pomp and Joe Show, and The PM Team w/ Poni & Mueller. The guys dive deep into the polarizing debate surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby entering the supplemental draft. From his undeniable raw talent to his serious off-field baggage, we discuss whether the Steelers should take a high-stakes risk on his future. Plus, plenty of thoughts on the Pirates as they hover around .500 with the trade deadline drawing closer and closer. All that and more on Best Of The Fan!

On this episode of Best Of The Fan, we break down the most compelling segments of the week from The Fan Morning Show, The Pomp and Joe Show, and The PM Team w/ Poni & Mueller. The guys dive deep into the polarizing debate surrounding former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby entering the supplemental draft. From his undeniable raw talent to his serious off-field baggage, we discuss whether the Steelers should take a high-stakes risk on his future. Plus, plenty of thoughts on the Pirates as they hover around .500 with the trade deadline drawing closer and closer. All that and more on Best Of The Fan!

Traitors AU Season 3 Cast Preview Traitors Australia is back for Season 3, and Pooya reunites with Annabel Fidler to break down the new cast in this special preview episode. With reality stars from Survivor, Big Brother, Love Island, and even Australian Idol joining the castle, the hosts dive into how these diverse personalities might clash or connect once the game begins. From throwback icons to reality newcomers, the cast’s mix sparks conversations about alliances, gameplay styles, and who might stand out as a faithful or traitor. The conversation focused on the casting dynamics, highlighting how this season veers away from the US model by integrating a wide range of Australian reality TV alumni rather than only big names. One concept discussed was the established ratings challenges faced by fresh reality formats in Australia, especially when scheduled against juggernauts like Married at First Sight. Annabel shares insights into the reputations and gameplay expectations for returning Survivor players, while Pooya ponders the strategic impact of familiar faces versus wildcards. The discussion explored perceptions of brand-new versus seasoned casting, reality TV meta-gaming, and demographic targeting, all while making predictions for likely alliances and rivalries. Survivor crossovers: How Kirby, AJ, Shane, and Henry could shape alliances and suspicion Housewife energy: Chrissy and Gamble's bold personalities, potential drama, and strategic value Love Island and The Block twins: Will Josh and Luke's close bond attract trust or scrutiny? Major personalities from Australian Idol and Big Brother, including the polarizing Dicko and iconic Tully, and how their fame may influence early game dynamics The new host Gretel Killeen's strong presence and how her role may affect the tone of the season With an eclectic cast and unpredictable franchise alumni, the season promises unique gameplay and surprising partnerships. Who will use reputation or nostalgia to their advantage, and who might run into trouble with old or new reality TV rivals? Get the inside scoop on every cast member, early predictions, and what to watch for when Traitors Australia returns—listen now for your detailed primer before the game begins! Chapters: 0:00 Traitors Australia Returns Announced 6:56 Survivor Alum Shape Early Dynamics 13:01 Kirby's Strategic Survivor Reputation 18:22 AJ Poised for Game Chaos 24:07 Shane and Henry Reunite 31:28 Tully's Big Brother Legacy 38:29 Iconic Idol Rivalries Rekindled 44:09 Bachelor Villain Kira's Controversy 48:36 Love Island Twins' Traitor Twist 55:16 Manakee Promises Drama Delivery 1:02:00 Housewives Stir Up the Castle 1:07:03 Reece Brings Drag Race Flair 1:11:20 Trailer Reveals Gameplay Tensions 1:15:14 Henry's Survivor Traitor Prediction How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world! LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feed WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks!

Traitors AU Season 3 Cast Preview Traitors Australia is back for Season 3, and Pooya reunites with Annabel Fidler to break down the new cast in this special preview episode. With reality stars from Survivor, Big Brother, Love Island, and even Australian Idol joining the castle, the hosts dive into how these diverse personalities might clash or connect once the game begins. From throwback icons to reality newcomers, the cast's mix sparks conversations about alliances, gameplay styles, and who might stand out as a faithful or traitor. The conversation focused on the casting dynamics, highlighting how this season veers away from the US model by integrating a wide range of Australian reality TV alumni rather than only big names. One concept discussed was the established ratings challenges faced by fresh reality formats in Australia, especially when scheduled against juggernauts like Married at First Sight. Annabel shares insights into the reputations and gameplay expectations for returning Survivor players, while Pooya ponders the strategic impact of familiar faces versus wildcards. The discussion explored perceptions of brand-new versus seasoned casting, reality TV meta-gaming, and demographic targeting, all while making predictions for likely alliances and rivalries. Survivor crossovers: How Kirby, AJ, Shane, and Henry could shape alliances and suspicion Housewife energy: Chrissy and Gamble's bold personalities, potential drama, and strategic value Love Island and The Block twins: Will Josh and Luke's close bond attract trust or scrutiny? Major personalities from Australian Idol and Big Brother, including the polarizing Dicko and iconic Tully, and how their fame may influence early game dynamics The new host Gretel Killeen's strong presence and how her role may affect the tone of the season With an eclectic cast and unpredictable franchise alumni, the season promises unique gameplay and surprising partnerships. Who will use reputation or nostalgia to their advantage, and who might run into trouble with old or new reality TV rivals? Get the inside scoop on every cast member, early predictions, and what to watch for when Traitors Australia returns—listen now for your detailed primer before the game begins! Chapters:0:00 Traitors Australia Returns Announced6:56 Survivor Alum Shape Early Dynamics13:01 Kirby's Strategic Survivor Reputation18:22 AJ Poised for Game Chaos24:07 Shane and Henry Reunite31:28 Tully's Big Brother Legacy38:29 Iconic Idol Rivalries Rekindled44:09 Bachelor Villain Kira's Controversy48:36 Love Island Twins' Traitor Twist55:16 Manakee Promises Drama Delivery1:02:00 Housewives Stir Up the Castle1:07:03 Reece Brings Drag Race Flair1:11:20 Trailer Reveals Gameplay Tensions1:15:14 Henry's Survivor Traitor Prediction How is your favourite faithful doing? Or do you cheer for the traitors? Let us know by tagging us on Twitter @RobHasAPodcast Never all our Traitors US recaps plus recaps from other versions around the world!LISTEN:  Subscribe to the Traitors Around the World podcast feedWATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT:  Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some Flashback fun while MSJ are out for the Juneteenth holiday. Jodi's daughter Taylor stops by to share her healthy three-ingredient date bark, with a hilarious fiber warning courtesy of Murphy. Jodi recounts her rookie mistakes wrangling body tape under her gown for their big fancy night out. Plus, Sam digs a Mark Hamill Star Wars card out of his attic that could be worth nearly $700,000 and sends it off for grading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Jordi's Gamble: A Summer Beyond the Poker Table Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-06-19-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A la taula de pòquer, el so dels fitxes es barrejaven amb el murmuri baix de les converses.En: At the poker table, the sound of the chips blended with the low murmur of conversations.Ca: Era una escena habitual en aquell casino luxós amb vistes al mar Mediterrani, on la gent buscava la fortuna en les cartes.En: It was a usual scene in that luxurious casino overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, where people sought fortune in the cards.Ca: Enmig dels jugadors, Jordi brillava amb la seva presència calma però intensa.En: Amid the players, Jordi shone with his calm yet intense presence.Ca: Ell havia passat anys perfeccionant el seu art del pòquer, sempre buscant la mà guanyadora.En: He had spent years perfecting his poker art, always seeking the winning hand.Ca: Però avui, el seu cor estava en un altre lloc.En: But today, his heart was elsewhere.Ca: Volia guanyar prou per allunyar-se un temps dels jocs i gaudir de l'estiu amb serenitat.En: He wanted to win enough to take some time off from the games and enjoy the summer with serenity.Ca: Gemma, asseguda al costat oposat de la taula, esbufegava jugant amb una destresa que Jordi coneixia bé.En: Gemma, sitting on the opposite side of the table, sighed while playing with a skill that Jordi knew well.Ca: Havien compartit partides i memòries, i entre ells flotava una tensió que anava més enllà dels cartes.En: They had shared games and memories, and between them, there was a tension that went beyond the cards.Ca: Martí, un jove ple d'entusiasme i sort, completava l'escena amb la seva innocència que posava nerviós a Jordi.En: Martí, a young man full of enthusiasm and luck, completed the scene with his innocence that made Jordi nervous.Ca: Mentre les rondes avançaven, Jordi lluitava contra les seves pròpies distraccions emocionals.En: As the rounds progressed, Jordi battled with his own emotional distractions.Ca: Sabia que aquesta era la seva oportunitat per canviar el rumb.En: He knew this was his opportunity to change direction.Ca: Dubtava si arriscar-se amb una jugada agressiva o esperar i fer un moviment segur.En: He hesitated whether to risk making an aggressive move or wait and make a safe one.Ca: La incertesa el feia suar sota els llums tènues.En: The uncertainty made him sweat under the dim lights.Ca: Gemma li va dedicar una mirada desafiadora en començar la mà final.En: Gemma gave him a challenging look as the final hand began.Ca: La seva cara era un misteri, un llibre tancat que Jordi intentava llegir.En: Her face was a mystery, a closed book that Jordi tried to read.Ca: Ell respirà fons, buscant dins seu la confiança que li havia portat tantes victòries.En: He took a deep breath, searching within himself for the confidence that had brought him so many victories.Ca: Va decidir seguir el seu instint, aquella intuïció que sempre l'havia guiat bé.En: He decided to follow his instinct, that intuition that had always guided him well.Ca: Els nivells de tensió es van disparar mentre les cartes es revelaven una a una.En: Tension levels soared as the cards were revealed one by one.Ca: Gemma desvelà les seves amb un somriure, confiada en la seva mà.En: Gemma unveiled hers with a smile, confident in her hand.Ca: Però Jordi tenia un as a la màniga, una carta amagada que va girar el joc a favor seu.En: But Jordi had an ace up his sleeve, a hidden card that turned the game in his favor.Ca: La taula va emmudir abans d'esclatar en murmuris.En: The table fell silent before bursting into murmurs.Ca: Jordi havia guanyat.En: Jordi had won.Ca: Després del joc, Gemma es va apropar a Jordi.En: After the game, Gemma approached Jordi.Ca: Amb un somriure sincer, li va proposar anar a prendre una copa, volent deixar enrere les seves difèrencies.En: With a sincere smile, she suggested going for a drink, wanting to leave their differences behind.Ca: "Passem aquest estiu junts", va suggerir.En: "Let's spend this summer together," she suggested.Ca: Martí, encara ple d'emoció, es va afegir a la proposta.En: Martí, still full of excitement, joined in on the proposal.Ca: Aquell moment va ser una revelació per a Jordi.En: That moment was a revelation for Jordi.Ca: Va entendre que, més enllà del pòquer, hi havia coses que no es podien mesurar amb diners.En: He understood that beyond poker, there were things that couldn't be measured with money.Ca: L'amistat, la companyonia i les memòries valien més que totes les fitxes del món.En: Friendship, companionship, and memories were worth more than all the chips in the world.Ca: Amb el mar Mediterrani com a testimoni, va decidir que aquest estiu seria diferent.En: With the Mediterranean Sea as a witness, he decided this summer would be different.Ca: Així, Jordi, Gemma i Martí van partir cap a la costa, deixant enrere l'estrès del casino per gaudir d'un estiu de complicitat i noves aventures.En: Thus, Jordi, Gemma, and Martí set off for the coast, leaving behind the stress of the casino to enjoy a summer of camaraderie and new adventures.Ca: Jordi va saber que no estava només en el joc de la vida, i aquesta bona mà marcaria el canvi que tant desitjava.En: Jordi knew he was not alone in the game of life, and this good hand would mark the change he so desired. Vocabulary Words:the chips: els fitxesthe murmur: el murmurithe cards: les cartesamid: enmigintense: intensathe presence: la presènciaserenity: serenitatsighed: esbufegavathe memories: les memòriesthe tension: la tensióenthusiasm: entusiasmeinnocence: innocènciaemotional: emocionalsthe distractions: les distraccionsthe opportunity: l'oportunitataggressive: agressivasafe: seguruncertainty: incertesadim: tènueschallenging: desafiadorathe mystery: el misterithe instinct: l'instintintuition: intuïcióto soar: es dispararrevealed: revelavenunveiled: desvelàhidden: amagadaburst: esclatarthe proposal: la propostathe revelation: la revelació

Nashville PI Jackson Gamble has had all manner of clients and cases during his long career as a private investigator, but never a client like the one involving convicted triple-murderer Harvey Harris. Until recently a death-row inmate, and now dying of untreatable cancer, Harvey wants to see his daughter one more time before his time runs out. The search seems simple enough, but the girl has been missing ten years, and the case quickly goes into the weeds as Gamble's search takes him on a three-state chase that involves him with a beautiful woman, two murders, and a conclusion that even an experienced PI like Gamble never quite sees coming.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: High-Stakes Sunset: Luca's Gamble for Trust on Canal Grande Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-06-19-07-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole al tramonto dipingeva le acque del Canal Grande con pennellate d'oro e arancio.En: The setting sun painted the waters of the Canal Grande with strokes of gold and orange.It: La stanza era silenziosa, ad eccezione del lieve fruscio delle carte mescolate.En: The room was silent, except for the soft rustling of shuffled cards.It: Luca, con il suo sguardo acuto, osservava attentamente gli avversari, cercando segnali nascosti.En: Luca, with his keen gaze, closely observed his opponents, searching for hidden signals.It: La posta in gioco era alta, ma il suo desiderio di vincere lo era ancora di più.En: The stakes were high, but his desire to win was even greater.It: Nella sala, Giada, con i capelli scuri raccolti in una coda elegante, sedeva alla sua destra.En: In the room, Giada, with her dark hair pulled back in an elegant ponytail, sat to his right.It: Era una giocatrice abile e sapeva di essere tenuta d'occhio.En: She was a skilled player and knew she was being watched.It: Ogni volta che sorrideva, sembrava sapere qualcosa che gli altri ignoravano.En: Every time she smiled, it seemed like she knew something the others didn't.It: Di fronte, Massimo, con la sua risata rumorosa e l'abito impeccabile, giocherellava con le fiches, come se il denaro non avesse valore per lui.En: Across from him, Massimo, with his loud laughter and impeccable suit, fiddled with the chips as if money had no value to him.It: Luca si era preparato a lungo per questo incontro.En: Luca had prepared for this meeting for a long time.It: Non era solo una questione di soldi, ma del suo futuro e della sua reputazione.En: It wasn't just about money, but about his future and his reputation.It: Studiava i suoi amici, considerando ogni gesto, ogni sguardo.En: He studied his friends, considering every gesture, every glance.It: Poteva fidarsi di loro?En: Could he trust them?It: Qualcosa non quadrava e sospettava che qualcuno stesse tramando contro di lui.En: Something didn't add up, and he suspected someone was plotting against him.It: Il gioco proseguiva e le tensioni crescevano.En: The game continued and tensions rose.It: Ad un certo punto, Luca notò un piccolo cambiamento nell'espressione di Giada.En: At a certain point, Luca noticed a small change in Giada's expression.It: Uno sguardo tra lei e Massimo.En: A look between her and Massimo.It: Poteva essere solo un caso, ma il suo istinto gli diceva il contrario.En: It could have been just a coincidence, but his instinct told him otherwise.It: Avevano qualcosa in mente?En: Did they have something planned?It: Arrivò il momento di una decisiva mano.En: The moment of a decisive hand arrived.It: Luca respirò profondamente, tentando di calmare il tumulto dentro di sé.En: Luca took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil within himself.It: Le carte furono distribuite e i giocatori piazzarono le loro puntate.En: The cards were dealt, and the players placed their bets.It: La stanza era carica di tensione palpabile.En: The room was charged with palpable tension.It: Riconoscendo un segnale quasi impercettibile da Giada, Luca prese una decisione azzardata.En: Recognizing an almost imperceptible signal from Giada, Luca made a daring decision.It: Seguì il suo intuito, rilanciando in modo audace.En: He followed his intuition, boldly raising the stakes.It: Silenzio.En: Silence.It: Giada e Massimo si scambiarono un rapido sguardo.En: Giada and Massimo exchanged a quick glance.It: Questa volta Luca era sicuro.En: This time Luca was sure.It: In quel breve momento, tutto si fece chiaro.En: In that brief moment, everything became clear.It: L'alleanza tra Giada e Massimo era palese.En: The alliance between Giada and Massimo was evident.It: Ma lui aveva già giocato la sua mossa.En: But he had already played his move.It: Le carte furono scoperte.En: The cards were revealed.It: Luca aveva vinto.En: Luca had won.It: La sua mano era la vincente.En: His hand was the winning one.It: Tuttavia, mentre raccoglieva le fiches, sentì un'ombra di tristezza.En: However, as he gathered the chips, he felt a shadow of sadness.It: Aveva trionfato, ma il prezzo era stato alto.En: He had triumphed, but the price was high.It: Le amicizie erano state messe alla prova, e qualcosa si era spezzato.En: Friendships had been tested, and something had broken.It: Riflettendo sul passato, Luca capì che la sua vittoria aveva un sapore amaro.En: Reflecting on the past, Luca understood that his victory had a bitter taste.It: Aveva ottenuto ciò che voleva, ma aveva perso qualcosa di più prezioso: la fiducia.En: He had achieved what he wanted, but lost something more precious: trust.It: Guardando fuori dalla finestra, il riflesso del tramonto nelle onde sembrò offrirgli una nuova prospettiva.En: Looking out the window, the reflection of the sunset on the waves seemed to offer him a new perspective.It: Da quel giorno, Luca decise di affrontare il gioco e la vita con più cautela, riconoscendo l'importanza della lealtà e del rispetto nei rapporti umani.En: From that day on, Luca decided to approach the game and life with more caution, recognizing the importance of loyalty and respect in human relationships.It: E mentre il sole si tuffava dietro l'orizzonte, un nuovo inizio si allineava per lui.En: And as the sun dipped below the horizon, a new beginning aligned for him. Vocabulary Words:the setting sun: il sole al tramontostrokes: pennellaterustling: frusciokeen gaze: sguardo acutostakes: posta in giocodesire: desiderioan elegant ponytail: una coda eleganteskilled player: giocatrice abileimpeccable suit: abito impeccabilethe chips: le fichesplotting against: tramando controtensions rose: le tensioni crescevanochange in expression: cambiamento nell'espressionea decisive hand: una decisiva manocalm the turmoil: calmare il tumultopalpable tension: tensione palpabileimperceptible: quasi impercettibiledaring decision: decisione azzardataboldly: in modo audacealliance: alleanzaevident: paleserevealed: scoperteshadow of sadness: ombra di tristezzatested: messe alla provabitter taste: sapore amaroprecious: preziosoreflection: riflessoperspective: prospettivaloyalty: lealtàrespect: rispetto

The cameras are headed to Old Trafford. Amazon has officially announced that its next All or Nothing docuseries will follow Michael Carrick's Manchester United throughout the 2026/27 campaign. With a return to Champions League football secured and genuine momentum building, the stakes have never been higher for the Red Devils.In this episode, we debate whether this unprecedented access will catalyze a new era or trigger a massive distraction:Analyzing the history of the franchise, contrasting the cultural triumph of Arsenal's youthful rebuild with the slow-motion managerial meltdown of José Mourinho's Tottenham.Discussing the immense pressure of opening the dressing room doors to a staggering global fanbase, where every tactical debate and frustrated glance will be dissected across the globe.Evaluating how Michael Carrick's notoriously calm, calculated leadership style will translate to reality television, and whether his squad is steady enough to handle the ultimate media spotlight.Tune in as we break down the potential rewards of humanizing a modern giant on its way back to the top, and the terrifying risks of self-sabotage if things go sideways on the pitch. Manchester United podcast, All or Nothing Amazon, Michael Carrick coach, Premier League 2026, football documentaries.

During an annual run of the "Star Gauntlet", Janix's local podrace event, Lawson and Rheena uncover a triple cross that could result in a financial shift of power - but who's behind it? Join Albert & Chris in this Patreon Preview breakdown of issue #4 of Shadow of Maul, "Blood Gamble". Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Pandora Link: Pandora

TalkSPORT's Emmet Kennedy, Yahoo Sports' Andy Newton and former jockeys George Gorman and Georgia Cox bring you the Final Furlong Podcast Royal Ascot Betting Guide for the final day of the Royal Meeting. With confident NAPs, major handicap angles and several double-figure selections, the team tackle every race on a blockbuster Saturday at Ascot.

TalkSPORT's Emmet Kennedy, Yahoo Sports' Andy Newton and former jockeys George Gorman and Georgia Cox bring you the Final Furlong Podcast Royal Ascot Betting Guide for Friday at the Royal Meeting. The feature race is a blockbuster renewal of the Coronation Stakes as Aidan O'Brien's Classic-winning fillies Precise and True Love clash for the third time this season. Ryan Moore has chosen Precise, but has he finally made the right decision after Wayne Lordan partnered True Love to victory in the 1000 Guineas before steering Precise to success in the Irish 1000 Guineas?

In this episode of RCP, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon discuss reactions to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the U.S. on a ceasefire in the Iran War. They also cover the Obamas, Clintons, other leading Democrats, and celebrities gathering in Chicago today to celebrate the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Then, Phil Wegmann, former RCP White House correspondent and now White House reporter for the Wall Street Journal joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss JD Vance's political future in light of his role as point man on the Iran negotiations. Also a look at the Vice President's task force on fraud, which is targeting unemployment benefit fraud at the state level. In our final segment, Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon discuss the debate over whether Americans should support the U.S. Men's Team in the World Cup. Also “You Cannot Be Serious” stories for the week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima keep hashing out the Brendan Sorsby supplemental draft debate, this time fielding callers who compare the gambit to past Browns gambles on troubled talent like Johnny Manziel and Josh Gordon. Carman draws a sharp line between Sorsby's situation and the Luis Ortiz-style "Class A" betting scandal, pointing out there's no evidence of game-fixing and that the worst behavior may be tied to a specific period when Sorsby wasn't even playing. The conversation also digs into how a personal conduct versus substance abuse classification could affect how much access Sorsby gets to the building during any suspension, using the Giants' handling of Jaxson Dart as a comparison point for how a team can quietly develop a young quarterback behind the scenes.

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The Scott brothers saw opportunity when the ‘Crapper’ started to become a household name. Thank you Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Kooler Garage Door Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here with Stephen Semple and Steve just whispered the name of the next episode and we were chatting about it just as the recording started. But the theme is Scott Paper. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And immediately I went to the office for some reason, like Dunder Mifflin. Stephen Semple: I guess because they sell paper, but yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. Well, and Michael Scott. It’s like, okay, but Scott, so this is toilet paper. Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Yeah. And probably some other things, but toilet paper primarily. Stephen Semple: Well, toilet paper and paper towel. Dave Young: Paper towels. Yeah, Scott. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: I’m guessing some of the things we’re going to be talking about, trees and bathroom kind of stuff. Stephen Semple: Mainly bathroom kind of stuff. Yeah. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: They became a big business in 1995, they were acquired by Kimberly Clark for $9.4 billion. And at the time that they were acquired, they were doing 3.6 billion in sales and basically they’re the inventor of basically toilet paper and paper towel as we know it today. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: They kind of got the whole thing going. They were founded in Philadelphia, two brothers, Clarence and Irwin Scott in 1879. And to really understand the birth of this company, we need to understand the world in the late 1800s. Dave Young: Well, yeah. I mean, corn cobs and I guess a handful of poison ivy leaves. Stephen Semple: Moss, grass, hay. Dave Young: Yeah, all of those things. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And this is the time that’s actually considered America’s second industrial revolution. So while things are modernizing and the country’s changing with electricity, factories and roads and stuff along that lines, modern plumbing, especially in homes, was definitely not there yet. And hygiene was like primitive, man. Cities were bad smelling and full of animal and human waste because if you think about it, animal was still the primary mode of transportation, right? Dave Young: But yeah, the streets are full of it. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Most homes lacked indoor plumbing. It was chamber pots and things along that lines. And like you were talking about, in terms of personal cleaning, it was grass. The one that got me the most was corn cobs. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And really things had not changed much from the times of early Rome really. I mean, it was pretty primitive. Dave Young: The only way to get rid of it is get rid of it. Stephen Semple: Now there was the introduction of the flush toilet, which was starting to be popularized by an English plumber by the name of Thomas Crapper. Dave Young: Crapper, right. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Yeah. Which I always find sort of funny because when people say, “I’m going to go use the crapper,” it’s not an insult. You’re actually talking with the guy who made it… He didn’t invent it, but he popularized it. Dave Young: I wonder, without being vulgar, I wonder if the phrase “take a crap” is shortened for… It was crapper before anybody called it crap. Stephen Semple: Yes, it was. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: I think there’s pretty good etymology for that. Dave Young: Yeah. Heading to the crapper. Yeah. Okay. Stephen Semple: Yep. Dave Young: It just occurred to me. I’m slow on the uptake. Stephen Semple: Yeah, no, absolutely. I expected us to go there. So the toilet was starting to come into homes of wealthy Americans, but this created a need for a new type of product because they need something that was good for cleaning but was also flushable. These old methods would clog these expensive new systems. Dave Young: Sure. Yeah. You don’t want to throw a corn cob down crapper. Stephen Semple: Right. So here’s this whole idea of an emerging new technology that’s changing the world and how often in this podcast have these empires been developed right at these times where there’s a new technology coming and that new technology presents new opportunities. And the reason why I’m harping on this is we’re there today. There’s a new technology emerging and there’s all this debate about is it going to be good? Is it going to be bad? Let’s think about what are the opportunities it presents. Dave Young: Sure. Stephen Semple: Because we’ve seen over and over again in this podcast emergence of unimagined companies because of these issues. It’s a time of change. So in Philadelphia, there’s the two brothers, Clarence and Irwin. The paper company is actually struggling. It’s a paper converting business. Basically what they’re doing is they’re bringing in large industrial rolls of paper and cutting it down to sizes for clients. Now their business is struggling, but they see this new opportunity because of the rise of indoor toilets. So they create a bold idea of selling paper specifically for bathroom use. And let’s face it, it’s a significant upgrade from the course alternatives. Dave Young: Absolutely. Stephen Semple: One of the things that amazed me is that even magazines were being used and it was so well known that the Farmer’s Almanac even put a little hole in the corner- Dave Young: So you could hang it in the outhouse. Stephen Semple: … so you can hang it in the outhouse. Dave Young: Sure. You don’t want to go forward. You used yesterday’s pages, not next week’s. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Yeah. Sears, Roebuck catalogs, all of those things. Stephen Semple: So well recognized that when they were printing them, they were like, “Okay, we need to print this so that it gets used for this.” Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Anyway, sorry to go backwards, but it’s just something that just jumped out at me. So they decided that they were going to create a paper specifically for bathroom use, which was way better than the alternative. So they initially cut the paper in the small stacked squares. That was how they did it. Now there was a challenge because of the prudishness of the Victorian era made it taboo to even discuss bathroom related products. So if you can’t discuss it- Dave Young: And you still feel that echo today. Stephen Semple: Yeah. If you can’t discuss it, how do you promote it? So what the brothers did, they pioneered this idea of a private labeling strategy because again, that was new. It wasn’t really being done in that day. So instead of putting their own name on the product, they branded the toilet paper with the names of the local drugstores and merchants. This allowed a customer to purchase the product discreetly. They could just put it on a list to a clerk and the trusted store name basically provided the stamp of approval. Dave Young: Gotcha. You could get someone to prescribe it. Stephen Semple: Basically. And somehow, even though they didn’t promote it, the word of mouth got out there and the strategy was a success and the business boomed, but they had another problem. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: And somehow, even though they didn’t promote it, the word of mouth got out there and the strategy was to success and the business boomed, but they had another problem. They had a bottleneck because this cutting of the sheets was really time and labor-intensive. So they need a better way to produce the product. And what they saw was an innovation that was done by the post office. In the 1850s, the post office started to use perforated stamps. Dave Young: Okay. So you buy a roll- Stephen Semple: You’d get a roll of stamps and it was perforated, right? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: So Irwin Scott took this idea and applied it to paper, put the paper on a roll with perforations allowing the customer to tear off sheets. Dave Young: Beautiful. Stephen Semple: Basically the modern day toilet roll. Dave Young: Yeah, love it. Stephen Semple: So this was the 1890s that invention basically was brilliant in terms of saving time, cutting costs. By the turn of the century, the company had about 100,000 in capital, which is like three million today. The stigma around toilet paper faded and they began marketing it under their own name and transforming the company into this mass market enterprise. Dave Young: This answers the age-old question to me of which came first? The toilet roll holder or the toilet roll. Stephen Semple: The toilet roll came first. Dave Young: So roll came first. Stephen Semple: Yeah, because basically sales pretty quickly got to about $500,000 a year, which is like 16 million today. So it’s 1907 and they have a fortuitous accident happens. A train car load of paper arrives that’s too thick to be used for toilet paper. Dave Young: Oh, no. Stephen Semple: So what do you do with the product? Here’s what they observed. Around the same time there’s a Philadelphia school teacher who’s cutting up paper for students to use to dry their hands instead of a shared cloth to help spread germs during a flu outbreak. So there’s an influenza outbreak going on. So the Scotts realized they could use this thick paper for this purpose. They already knew how to do the perforations. They already knew how to put the stuff on a roll. Dave Young: And the paper towel. Just make it wider. Yeah. Stephen Semple: The paper towel was born. By 1910s they were doing over a million dollars in sales and the further boost adaption, they started giving away paper towel holders. So the first thing they did was paper towel holders and then the toilet roll came holder came later. Dave Young: So let me write this down. The correct chronology is the toilet paper roll, then the paper towel roll, then the paper towel roll holder and we haven’t even got to the toilet roll holder yet. Who would’ve guessed? Stephen Semple: Right. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: But now- Dave Young: Keep going. Stephen Semple: You know the answer to that. You could sleep well tonight, Dave, if you’ve got that answer. Dave Young: Absolutely. Like a baby. Stephen Semple: So within two decades, Scott Paper is basically doing like 83 million rolls of toilet paper and 200 million rolls of paper towels in America every day. Dave Young: Oh, wow. Stephen Semple: Just grew like crazy. And for 70 years they were the leader in the toilet paper industry. Eventually they were surpassed by Procter & Gamble’s Charmin, who overtook it as the leading brand. Don’t squeeze the Charmin. Dave Young: Well, that’s probably just good marketing on Procter & Gamble’s part. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yeah. Dave Young: Right? Stephen Semple: Yeah. And then again, in 1995, Kimberly Clark buys them for $9 billion. Dave Young: Were they private or were they still- Stephen Semple: They were private up until that point. Dave Young: No kidding. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Wow. And been around a long time. So there’s a lot of Scott multimultimillionaires out there. Stephen Semple: I’m sure there are. But the thing I found that was interesting, again, it’s this whole idea that we talked about this emergence of a new technology creating gaps. And every time there’s emergence of new technology, it creates these gaps and they saw the gap and filled it. And then the next thing is when they ran into a production problem, they didn’t look around the paper industry for the solution. They saw the solution with the US Post Office. Dave Young: Yes. The application of business topology. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Somebody solved this problem already in a different form of paper, so let’s apply that. Stephen Semple: Yes. But again, this is what we see over and over again. And then when they had the mistake happen with the paper, what do we do with this paper? They saw what the school teacher was doing, which tells me they didn’t start looking in that moment. These were two guys that were constantly looking out at the world and seeing what was going on before. Dave Young: Being aware. I think especially being aware of somebody using your product or something like it in a different way. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: So a good reason to not just focus inward when you’re in business, right? Stephen Semple: Correct. Dave Young: Look what you can learn elsewhere. Look at the post office, look at the school teachers, look at anybody that’s doing something different with something related to what you’re doing. Stephen Semple: Right. And it’s that looking outside of the industry. I find so many people, it’s just like all they do is go to industry events. So the only time they turn their brain on is when they’re at an industry event rather than constantly being curious about everything in the world around them. Dave Young: Yeah. Very cool. Very cool. Stephen Semple: It was interesting because when you don’t think about something as dull as the toilet paper industry actually being born because of the advent of a new technology. Dave Young: No, and it was definitely a problem that needed solving. Stephen Semple: Absolutely. Dave Young: There’s only so much corn you can grow. Stephen Semple: And it wasn’t going to work in the new toilet. Dave Young: No, no, you can’t. The new flushable corn cob. That’s not a good idea. I’m full of not good ideas. Anything else about Scott? Stephen Semple: That’s it. That’s it. Dave Young: All right. Well, I got to go. Not there. Thank you for bringing the toilet paper saga to the Empire Builders Podcast. Stephen Semple: And answering your question about holders. There you go. Dave Young: Yeah. All right. Yeah. We’ve solved that one for the ages. The question of the ages has been solved. Thank you, Stephen. Stephen Semple: All right. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big, fat, juicy five star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

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Fresh off his trip to Italy, Mike Golic Jr. joins the show to discuss the New York Knicks winning a championship and how it gives him hope as a fan of Notre Dame. Mike thinks it is worth it for a lot of teams to take a flyer on Brendan Sorsby in the NFL Supplemental draft. Could the Jets take him? Mike had grand plans for his wedding but learned quickly he is not in charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fresh off his trip to Italy, Mike Golic Jr. joins the show to discuss the New York Knicks winning a championship and how it gives him hope as a fan of Notre Dame. Mike thinks it is worth it for a lot of teams to take a flyer on Brendan Sorsby in the NFL Supplemental draft. Could the Jets take him? Mike had grand plans for his wedding but learned quickly he is not in charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UFC White House card was NUTS. There was a lot of good but there was also some bad and I have to talk about it all!! Join us to recap the biggest card in UFC history and to preview this week's UFC Vegas 119. Right back to the dumpster you degenerate.Guest: DFS By The NumbersTwitter (X): @dfs_numbersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dfsbythenumbers Follow me!Twitter (x): @DieHardMMAPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diehardufc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DieHardMMAPodcastBlueSky: @diehardmmapod.bsky.social ► Spectation Sports https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARDPromo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off► Die Hard MMA Merch: https://die-hard-mma-podcast-merch.myspreadshop.com/all0:00 Intro 5:11 UFC Freedom 250 Recap28:26 Illia Topuria Stoppage37:00 Daniel Cormier & Eric Trump 51:47 Shane Collins vs Otari Tanzilovi56:49 Leon Shahbazyan vs Levan Chokheli1:03:07 Karol Rosa vs Luana Santos1:11:23 Michael Aswell Jr. vs Gaston Bolaños1:17:15 Mitch Raposo vs Allan Nascimento1:24:24 Bia Mesquita vs Melissa Mullins1:31:08 Vinicius Oliveira vs Andre Fili1:40:30 Melsik Baghdasaryan vs Murtazali Magomedov1:50:44 André Lima vs Kevin Borjas1:56:37 Christian Rodriguez vs Hyder Amil2:05:01 Ion Cutelaba vs Navajo Stirling2:11:36 Manel Kape vs Kyoji Horiguchi

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Chaos erupted in New York after the Knicks championship celebration spiraled into violence, leaving dozens arrested and vehicles destroyed. We break down the aftermath, criticism of Mayor Mamdani, and the shocking scenes caught on camera.Then we dive into President Trump's Iran negotiations, his reported frustration with Benjamin Netanyahu, and the growing debate over whether the deal differs from Obama's JCPOA. Plus, Israel's strikes in Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, J.D. Vance's message, and concerns over what details remain unknown.Later, we cover the White House UFC festivities, Blue Angels and Thunderbirds over Washington, the media meltdown over the event, Hunter Biden attacking the idea, and Dana White's hilarious response.Also in this episode:• Counter protests and celebrity anti-Trump events• Mitch McConnell hospitalized• UK considering banning social media for kids under 16• Oregon hunting and fishing controversy• Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX goes public• Bernie Sanders complaining about Musk's wealth• MTG's new series• Tyler Robinson trial developments• Erika Kirk responding to attacks following Charlie Kirk's death• Patrick Bet-David on TPUSASUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW:Go to https://XX-XYAthletics.com Order your Father's Day Gifts By 6/15 to ensure delivery. Use code Chicks20 at checkout for 20% off. Lock in under $10/meal while beef prices climb with Backyard Butchers at https://BackyardButchers.com/Chicks  Code CHICKS auto-applies for 30% off first order + 2 free 10-oz ribeyes + free shipping!Turn simple routines into moments of true comfort and ease with Cozy Earth. Visit https://CozyEarth.com/Chicks and use code CHICKS for 20% off.For a limited time, get two FREE gifts when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic—a 360° rotating Pocket Pivot and a Thumb Drive Nozzle— text CHICKS to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

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What happens when a chemist accidentally becomes an entrepreneur — and then has to figure out who he is after he sells the company he built? Scott Bening, author of "Formulating Solutions" and the newly released "The Back Nine," joins the podcast to share a career story that is equal parts unexpected and instructive. Scott grew up in Buffalo, New York, earned his degrees from St. Lawrence University and UIC Chicago, and spent just nine months in a laboratory before pivoting into technical sales. That pivot — combining deep scientific knowledge with a learned ability to sell — became the foundation for everything that followed, including leading MonoSol, a manufacturer of water-soluble films with an exclusive supply relationship with Procter & Gamble, and ultimately selling the company to a Japanese acquirer. In this episode, Scott and Michael explore the underrated power of a technical background in sales, the role that journaling played in Scott's first book, and why integrity and relationship-building are not soft concepts but core business drivers. Scott also shares what he learned from a book tour in Japan, where his first book resonated far beyond the audience he originally anticipated. The conversation then turns to "The Back Nine" — Scott's candid guide for baby boomers navigating retirement, finding new purpose, and staying mentally engaged after decades of professional identity. Scott speaks openly about his work mentoring university students and business professionals in transition, and why so few high-achieving people plan seriously for the chapter of life after work. Whether you are building a company, preparing to exit one, or simply trying to lead a more intentional career, this episode delivers hard-won perspective from someone who has done it all and chosen to write it down. Books:  Author of "Formulating Solutions" and "The Back Nine" Website:  https://www.mbs2.org/   Topics covered: Technical sales, entrepreneurship, MonoSol, water-soluble films, Procter & Gamble, career transitions, mentorship, retirement planning, book writing, integrity in business, life after ownership

This is a follow-up conversation. Listen to the first episode here. Jeff Strong worked nearly 30 years in the consumer products industry as a senior executive at Procter & Gamble and global president and chief customer officer at Johnson & Johnson. He then taught in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University and worked as an advisor to the Church before serving as a mission leader in the Arkansas Bentonville Mission. Jeff has since spent several years doing research on why people are leaving the Church. He recently published the book Torn: Why People We Love Are Leaving the Church and What We Can Learn from Them. Jeff lives in Midway, Utah, and stays busy with a little lavender farm, some business consulting, and enjoying family. Links Torn: Why People We Love Are Leaving the Church and What We Can Learn from Them Part 1: What Leaders Can Learn From the People Who Are Leaving the Church | An Interview with Jeff Strong What to Say When Loved Ones Leave the Church | An Interview with Jeff Strong and Joseph Grenny The Data Behind Church Culture | An Interview with Jeff Strong TornByJeffStrong.com Instagram: @tornbyjeffstrong Facebook Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights In this follow-up episode, Kurt and Jeff discuss the complexities of faith transitions. The conversation focuses on the four stages individuals typically experience when questioning their faith and the cultural imbalances that can affect their sense of belonging. 00:02:18 – Understanding Faith Transitions 00:05:23 – Four Stages of Faith Transition 00:09:01 – Intensive Seeking Phase 00:10:19 – Relational Breaking Stage 00:12:47 – Importance of Conversations in Faith Transitions 00:13:35 – Embracing Different Perspectives 00:18:00 – Role Play: Navigating Faith Questions 00:20:10 – The Need for New Thinking 00:24:29 – Cultural Imbalances in the Church 00:30:34 – Hard and Unyielding Soil 00:39:51 – Shallow Stony Soil: Growth vs. Sanctuary 00:44:08 – Balancing Sanctuary and Transformation Key Insights Four Stages of Faith Transition: Individuals often go through integrity disruption, permission to question, intensive seeking, and relational breaking. Each stage reflects a different aspect of their journey as they navigate doubts and seek understanding. Cultural Imbalances: Jeff identifies four cultural imbalances in the Latter-day Saint community, including hard and unyielding soil versus acceptance, and sanctuary versus transformation. These imbalances can alienate individuals who feel their beliefs or experiences do not align with community expectations. Importance of Acceptance: Acknowledging and validating the experiences of those questioning their faith is crucial. Leaders should create an environment where individuals feel safe to express doubts without fear of judgment or ostracism. Nourishment vs. Protection: The conversation emphasizes the need for a balance between the protective aspects of church culture and the nourishing elements that foster growth and transformation. Leaders should focus on providing spiritual nourishment to help individuals thrive. Role of Conversations: Open and supportive conversations can significantly impact whether individuals choose to stay within the faith community. Leaders should approach discussions with empathy and understanding, recognizing the importance of relational dynamics. Leadership Applications Foster Open Dialogue: Encourage open discussions about faith and doubts within congregations. Create safe spaces where members can share their experiences without fear of being labeled or judged. Balance Protection and Nourishment: Strive to create a culture that values both adherence to standards and the acceptance of diverse beliefs and experiences. This balance can help retain members who may feel marginalized. Supportive Leadership: Leaders should model vulnerability by sharing their own faith journeys and struggles. This approach can help normalize the questioning process and foster a sense of community and belonging among members. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. 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