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Serena Williams has faced scrutiny over her body and power for her entire career, and this new narrative is just the latest chapter. Despite the World Anti-Doping Agency investigating the topic for years, somehow Williams has become the face of a recent conversation about whether or not GLP-1s are performance enhancing drugs.We are digging into what the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) actually says about GLP-1s in pro sports. Rather than being a blanket competitive advantage, the science shows these drugs could actually be a detriment to elite athletes in some cases.**This video is a segment from a previously aired livestream.**What we cover in this breakdown:- The Wimbledon Return: Why Serena's comeback at 44 is inspiring for women everywhere.- The PED Smear Campaign: How the media is weaponizing GLP-1 conversations against Serena.- The Muscle Mass Problem: Why rapid weight loss on GLP-1s can risk an athlete's raw power and force output.- The Fueling Crisis: How extreme appetite suppression makes it nearly impossible to consume enough calories for elite training recovery.- Mid-Game Crashes: Why the delayed stomach-emptying effect makes standard sports recovery (like energy gels and Gatorade) process too slowly during live competition.00:00 - Serena Williams' Return to Wimbledon 01:09 - The GLP-1 PED Smear Campaign 02:55 - Inside WADA's Investigation 05:16 - The Muscle Mass & Power Ratio Problem 06:35 - Why Athletes Struggle to Fuel on GLP-1s 07:24 - Delayed Digestion & Mid-Match Energy Crashes
Reformed Brotherhood | Sound Doctrine, Systematic Theology, and Brotherly Love
In episode 497 of The Reformed Brotherhood, Tony Arsenal and Jesse Schwamb bring the Parable of the Talents to a close with one of the most theologically rich discussions in recent memory. Beginning in Matthew 25:24, they zero in on the one-talent servant — not merely as a cautionary tale about productivity, but as a profound case study in distorted theology. The servant's fatal error wasn't laziness alone; it was a fundamentally false picture of his master. That mischaracterization produced a craven, fearful inaction that the hosts argue maps directly onto the eschatological stakes of the parable. Drawing on Calvin, William Ames, and Reformed confessional commitments, Tony and Jesse make the case that right theology is never merely academic — it shapes the whole of life, and ultimately determines one's eschatological destiny. Key Takeaways The one-talent servant's core failure is theological, not behavioral — he constructs a false image of his master as harsh and exploitative, and that distorted theology governs everything that follows. False theology produces fatal inaction — the servant's fear is not godly fear but a craven dread rooted entirely in his mischaracterization of the master's character. The knowledge of God and the knowledge of self are inseparable — following Calvin's Institutes, the hosts argue that a right understanding of God as gracious and generous will produce active, trusting faithfulness, while a distorted view produces fearful, minimal compliance. The parable is fundamentally eschatological, not merely practical — interpreting the talents primarily as spiritual gifts or ministry opportunities misses the point; the parable is about who belongs to the master's kingdom and who does not. Character precedes action — the faithful servants do not become faithful by producing returns; they produce returns because they are faithful. The wicked servant buries his talent because he is wicked, not the other way around. William Ames understood the servant's sin as a violation of the ninth commandment — by burying his talent, the servant effectively bears false witness against God's own estimation of the gift, rejecting both the gift and the Giver. The "outer darkness" language is not out of place — it is the natural eschatological conclusion for someone who never genuinely knew or trusted the master, making the parable a picture of what it means to be outside the grace and presence of God entirely. Key Concepts False Theology as the Root of Inaction The most striking feature of the one-talent servant's account is not what he did — or failed to do — but what he believed. He tells his master, "I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering where you scattered no seed." Tony and Jesse point out that nothing in the parable supports this characterization. A master who entrusts his servants with what amounts to decades of wages — hundreds of years' worth of labor between three servants — is not a hard, exploitative figure. He is astonishingly generous and trusting. The servant has constructed a theological fiction, and that fiction becomes the prison of his own inaction. This is not a peripheral observation; it is the interpretive key to the entire parable. What we believe about God determines everything about how we live before Him. The Knowledge of God Shapes the Whole of Life Calvin famously opens the Institutes with the observation that the knowledge of God and the knowledge of self are so bound together that it is nearly impossible to determine which is logically prior. Jesse draws on this insight to show that the one-talent servant's self-understanding — timid, fearful, paralyzed — flows directly from his distorted image of God. A person who genuinely knows God as gracious, generous, and long-suffering will be motivated to active, trusting faithfulness. A person who privately believes God to be harsh and demanding will retreat into fearful, minimalist compliance. This is not merely a first-century observation. It is a diagnostic tool for self-examination: the shape of our obedience reveals the shape of our theology. Reformed orthodoxy has always insisted that right doctrine is not academic — it is the engine of the Christian life. Character Precedes Action — The Anti-Works-Righteousness Reading One of the most important guardrails Tony and Jesse set up in this episode is against a subtle works-righteousness reading of the parable. It is tempting to hear the parable and conclude: do productive things for the kingdom, and you will be welcomed as a good and faithful servant. But the hosts argue that this inverts the logic of the text entirely. The faithful servants are not commended because they generated a return; they generated a return because they are faithful servants. The wicked servant buries his talent because he is wicked — his character drives his conduct, not the reverse. Justification and sanctification alike are received by faith in Christ alone, and no reading of this parable should suggest that our eschatological standing is secured by our productivity. The sheep act like sheep because they are sheep. That punchline, Tony notes, will carry them straight into the sheep and the goats passage next week. Memorable Quotes "Who is it that's not going to be saved in the last day? It's the people who don't recognize the master. The people who think that the master is a hard man who reaps where he has not sown and gathers where he has not scattered. Well, if we think that's who God is, we have a lot of trouble coming our way." — Tony Arsenal "A person who genuinely knows the living God as gracious, generous, long-suffering, with that kind of hesed kind of love — that person will be motivated to active, trusting faithfulness. A person who privately believes God to be harsh and demanding is always going to retreat in this fearful, minimal kind of compliance." — Jesse Schwamb "The sheep act like sheep because they're sheep. They don't become sheep because they do sheep things. They do sheep things because they're sheep." — Tony Arsenal Full Transcript Welcome to episode four hundred and ninety seven of The Reformed Brotherhood. I'm Jesse And I'm Tony, and this is the podcast with ears to hear Hey, brother [00:00:42] Jesse Schwamb: Hey, brother. We're back at it again. We're hanging out in Matthew's gospel, the 25th chapter, and it's time to, I think, close out the Parable of the Talents, where we've got two servants that double their master's money, and one who buries his in the ground like a Calvinist who's confused predestination with doing nothing. And of course, all of this irony is the faithful servants, they can't even take credit. The master supplied the capital, the ability, and apparently even the bull market. It's grace all the way down. But meanwhile, the one talent guy returns exactly what he was given and he gets absolutely wrecked, and we're gonna dig into that. Gonna dig into- ... that later. [00:01:26] Affirm or Deny Segment [00:01:26] Jesse Schwamb: But before we do, it's what everybody's waiting for. It's that time in the podcast where we affirm with something that we really like or we recommend or we think is undervalued, or we deny against something that's exactly the opposite. Not worth it, no good, get it out of here. So Tony, are you affirming with or denying against? [00:01:43] Tony Arsenal: I'm denying against something related to the World Cup. Um- [00:01:47] Jesse Schwamb: Okay ... [00:01:48] Tony Arsenal: I am not a purist, so please don't hear me as, like, elitist soccer dude who is resistant to any sort of changes, but, um, I didn't actually even know this was happening. Are you following the World Cup at all, Jesse? [00:02:01] Jesse Schwamb: I'm trying to. I'm not against it, I'm just finding myself- Yeah ... stuck in [00:02:05] Tony Arsenal: trying to like- There, there's a lot going on. [00:02:06] Jesse Schwamb: Yeah ... yeah, coordinate everything. [00:02:07] Tony Arsenal: Um, one of the things that they... And they're at weird times this year too- Yes ... at least so far they are. [00:02:11] Jesse Schwamb: Exactly. [00:02:11] Hydration Breaks Rant [00:02:11] Tony Arsenal: Um, one of the things this year that I noticed that I didn't know was happening, and I hate it, hate it, hate it, hate it, is, uh, I, I guess I understand why they're doing it, but they've instituted what they're calling mandatory hydration breaks- [00:02:25] Jesse Schwamb: Oh, [00:02:26] Tony Arsenal: I've read about this uh, into the games. Yeah. And essentially what this has done is it's turned a game that used to be, uh, and has always been two 45-minute halves- [00:02:38] Jesse Schwamb: Mm-hmm ... [00:02:38] Tony Arsenal: um, uh, with overage time, right? So, like, the, the ref will sometimes just, like, add a couple minutes. Usually it's, you know, three to five, maybe 10 minutes at the most to the end of the, the half. They've turned that from, uh, two 45-minute halves into now four, what is that? Like, 23-minute quarters, 22 and a half- Right ... minute quarters. Um, and they're not always quarters. They're not always evenly split. They sometimes do the hydration break early or later. Um, this is awful. It's just awful, right? One of the, one of the, um, maybe this is me being a little bit of a soccer purist. One of the things about soccer that makes it a challenging sport is the endurance of it. [00:03:21] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:03:22] Tony Arsenal: Right? And contrary to what I think most people think when they watch soccer, um, it's one of the few games, few professional games that doesn't have a ton of breaks- Right? There's not a lot of times where, where match play actually stops for any real amount of time. Um, and that's what stoppage time is. It's not intended to be something like football, where there often is time on the clock where the clock is still moving, but the game is not, like, actively progressing forward, right? Right. You have to do something special to stop the clock. In soccer, uh, at least historically, 45 minutes of play is 45 minutes of play. It's, it's 45 minutes of actual actionable play. And now, um, you know, they stop the game. The clock doesn't continue, but now the game stre- like, the, the game itself stretches longer 'cause they've introduced these additional breaks. So I'm denying, uh... This just sounds like s- I'm such a ghoul here. I'm denying mandatory hydration breaks, not because I want soccer players to get sunstroke. Uh, they get plenty of water. There's plenty of times they get to stop and get water. It's- And this is... We didn't have mandatory hydration breaks when the World Cup was in Qatar. Right. Right? And everybody, for the most part, was fine. Like, the players were all fine. There were no casualties on the field. I don't even recall, like, major medical problems on the field. We're in LA now. Yeah, it's warm, summer, but come on, guys. Like, let's, let's, let's be real. This is not, uh, this is not rec league. This is not, you know, U15 league play with, with kids. These are adult men who condition for a living. Like, this is their job, is to be conditioned and for their bodies to be in peak performance. So it's just... It just interrupts the game. I don't know. I'm, I'm being a little crotchety here, but I feel like I have a right to be 'cause this is my show, and I can do what I want to. That's absolutely true. So I'm denying hydration breaks, mandatory hydrat- hydration breaks, which change the game. And a commentator actually commented about that on, on the match the other day. Um, it changes the dynamic of the game. It changes the strategy of the game. Um, it changes the whole feel of the game, right from the strategy of how long you have to be able to go, right? This will change how- how footballers have to condition themselves, 'cause they're no longer having to condition themselves for two 45-minute halves. They're having to condition themselves for four 22-and-a-half minute quarters, um, which is not the same game as, as that. So anyway, we'll- it's yet to see, be seen if that has any real impact on the outcome of any games or anything like that. But it was annoying to me, so I'm denying mandatory hydration breaks. [00:05:59] Jesse Schwamb: That's great. We haven't had a good denial in a little while on this podcast. I think that's fantastic. I mean, not the break, but the denial itself. Plus, and I don't wanna be... You'll have to tell me if I'm speaking conspiratorial here, because most of my apparent World Cup and general sports news still comes from The Wall Street Journal, so that might be a weird place to get it. But- ... the, I became aware of this through an article that was lamenting the exact same thing. Yeah. It was just basically all the arguments that you said. Like, it's weird, and the game wasn't designed this way, and it's definitely like an interruption. It's definitely like an insertion. [00:06:32] Ads and Soccer Purism [00:06:32] Jesse Schwamb: And then, of course, was all the stuff about, isn't this really about just allowing commercial break time, and it's more about that, and we're just conveniently saying that we need the hydration breaks. And what else would they, we have them do if we needed to force them to take a break but say, "You know what? Why don't you guys take a knee and get some water- Yeah ... while we show you some ads?" So I imagine that doesn't sit well with people either. [00:06:52] Tony Arsenal: Yeah. I mean, I'm sure that that's the case. Again, I, I haven't even been able to watch a full, full World Cup match, so I don't, I don't know... I don't even know how long the hydration breaks are, to be honest with you. But yes, it's an interruption in play where they can cut to commercial. And whether that was why they put this in place or not, or whether they're just utilizing it, it's obnoxious. Like, part of the fun of watching soccer is that there is no commercial break for the first 45 minutes. Right. Um, that's just part of- Which is unusual in sports ... part of the joy of the game, is that it's a continual game with no real breaks. Um, even when, like, a player is injured because, you know, there's an injury on the field or something like that, um, even when that happens, they don't cut to commercial because there was no planned commercial. They don't have anything there. Right. So, um, it's changed, like, the way... Y- you know, even, even things like this is gonna change how uniforms are thought out, because sponsorship money through uniforms used to be the m- one of the main commercial-driving, like, sponsorships for, um, for the game. So I'm just annoyed by it. [00:07:53] More Rule Changes [00:07:53] Tony Arsenal: There's an- a couple other things that I'm annoyed by this year. They have this... It's kinda like that automatic up call checker thing we talked about. Right. They have this, like, um- They call it mistaken identity, uh, recheck. Basically where if a player is fouled or appears to be fouled, they can, someone can flag it and it will recheck it and, like, digitally the system tells them whether there was a foul or not. And like I said before when we were talking about this a little bit before, um, there is a real element in the game, or there has been a real element to the game historically, where the ump is almost like, or the ref is almost like a third player, and you have to be wise and play the ref. Um, you have to, you know, there's, there's an element of a little bit of, uh, espionage and subtle- Right you know, subterfuge here going on in the game that I think people outside the game who are just watching, they look and they think like, "Oh, yeah, that guy flopped." But there's a whole, like, art and there's a whole form to that, and there's real cost if you do it poorly. Um, and so, like, we've already had one instance where a yellow card was called on a player. Uh, the other player simulated the foul. Um, and so they reversed it and gave the other guy a yellow card, but they did that after the game. Um, which, which is a whole other thing. Like, you play a whole game, um I could talk about this all night. Like when you get, when you get a red card- ... you're, you're out for an entire game, not just- Right the rest of this game. You're out for an entire game. Your position is out for an entire game, so that might mean you start the next match down a player. Well, what does that mean if you are given a red card sort of posthumously after the match, right? Right. Like, you- it's changed the whole calculation because for the whole game, that player, uh, was playing as though he didn't have a yellow card. And that, maybe that's good, maybe that's bad, but he was playing the game as though he didn't have a yellow card, and then all of a sudden now he does. Um, he doesn't go... I don't think he goes into the next match starting with a yellow card. Um, a- and so I'm kind of like, "Well, what's the, what's the point?" But, um, you know, some of that plays into, like, if there's ties and ties, match, match point ties, then they start looking at who has penalties and stuff. But either way, it's annoying that they, they're introducing this. Like, we didn't need to have... Yes, there's probably a place for reviewing a, a bad ref's calls. Right. They've also added, like, automatic on offsides. There was a whole strategy and a whole part of the game of forcing a person offsides, of drawing a person offsides, being offsides without looking like you're offsides. Some people may look at that and go, "Well, that's cheating," but no, it's actually just part of the game. Right. Like, playing the ref and understanding that is part of the game. And now it's still part of the game, but it's part of the game in a different way, and that's... Maybe I am just being a purist, but I just, I don't like it. I don't like it. Give me back my beautiful game the way it's always been and get off my lawn, get off the turf, get off my pitch, whatever. Um, I'm denying the fact that the World Cup is not as it's always been. But also, like, we don't need this stuff. Like, the World Cup has been fine for how many years? [00:11:03] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:11:03] Tony Arsenal: We don't need water breaks like this- W- i- you know, if it was like last World Cup, five players died from dehydration in the middle of the... Like, okay, like yeah, let's do some water breaks. But like, nobody died. Nobody even had major medical emergencies. I think a couple people had to come out of the game a little early 'cause they weren't well-hydrated. But like- Right ... run to the side, get a water bottle. Like, you can do that in the middle of a game. There's nothing- Yeah ... against the rules to stand by the sideline, drink when someone's doing a substitution or even in the middle of the game. I've seen that happen, where someone will sprint over to the sideline, they'll take a drink of water, and then they'll throw the cup back over. So anywho, we should move on. This could be my entire, my entire rant of, for a whole episode- Good ... against the weird changes in, in World Cup soccer, so. [00:11:48] Jesse Schwamb: Listen, I love it. [00:11:49] Peacock Spanish Hack [00:11:49] Jesse Schwamb: My favorite hack, uh, for World Cup soccer so far this year, and this was given to me by a colleague, uh, and a brother, I think this is fantastic, is right now because my wife is convalescing, we have all the subscriptions temporarily to allow, like, the full healing process to take place. Watch whatever you want, wherever you want. Except for the World Cup, because the, uh... I- it was just, like, where you could actually get it in English was, like, crazy expensive, at least for me. So here's the thing, though. Somebody reminded me uh, that we have Peacock and that because of Telemundo, could just watch and stream the entire World Cup in Spanish. So guess what, loved ones? We're learning a lot more Spanish- I love it ... and we're watching the World Cup with the announcers on. I'm not turning off that, 'cause that's the best part. And, you know, I'm getting, like, 25% of what's being said, but it is awesome. And there's- Yeah ... a lot more energy and excitement. So if for some reason you have Peacock and you're saying, "Oh, I'm missing the World Cup," technically you don't have to. It's all there for you. That's amazing. Just you gotta embrace Spanish. [00:12:46] Tony Arsenal: That's amazing. And yes, actually, it probably is more entertaining. [00:12:49] Jesse Schwamb: It is. [00:12:50] Tony Arsenal: Um, and you don't, you don't need to... You really don't need to understand what the commentator is- No I mean, like 90% of the time the commentator's like, "Oh, he's having a good year," and, uh- ... yeah, like, "Oh, yeah, yeah, he's looking real great. Do you see how his, uh, laces are laced up?" Like, they're just trying to fill time. [00:13:05] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:13:05] Tony Arsenal: So it doesn't really matter what they're saying. And when it does matter what they're saying, you'll get it just from the- [00:13:11] Jesse Schwamb: Yes [00:13:11] Tony Arsenal: just from what the announcer's voices are doing. So I'll have to check that out. Yeah, the, the matches are at weird times, at least so far. I think, I think that once we get out of group play, m- a lot of the matches shift to the East Coast, so there'll be, uh, a little bit more normal times. [00:13:25] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:13:25] Tony Arsenal: But, like, the first, the first, uh, US match was at 9:00 Eastern Time, and then, like, the last one's at 10:00 Eastern Time. Yeah. [00:13:32] Jesse Schwamb: So [00:13:33] Tony Arsenal: late. Yeah, super late, and it's a, it's a three-hour match by the time you, you get done with halftime and everything. So yeah, it'll, it'll... It's, it's frustrating. Although historically, um, every time the men, the men's team has won their first match, they've gotten out of group play, and every time they've lost their fir- first match, they have not gotten out of group play. And we, we really, really won our first match. Yes. Yeah. So I think, I think we'll get out of group play. I think probably, depending on how the, the cards roll, um, we'll probably, we'll probably get through our first elimination round, maybe our second, but we're not gonna go much further than that. Um, even, even that would be a, a pretty good victory, so- Anyway, football is life, right? Danny Ross. Um, do, did you watch Ted last night? Yes, [00:14:24] Jesse Schwamb: I have seen it. Yes. [00:14:25] Tony Arsenal: That was good. Football is life. Um, that's me this time of year. Like, I wore a soccer jersey to work on Friday, and nobody could tell me I couldn't do that, and I didn't care. So- I [00:14:33] Jesse Schwamb: love it ... [00:14:34] Tony Arsenal: uh, nobody even tried. Everybody, everybody's fine. Everybody loves soccer- How dare they ... and loves the World Cup, so. Yeah. That's the truth. Anywho, save me from this. I, I literally could talk about soccer all night. This is the one sport that I get like this. And the... Not even the one sport. The one sporting event that I get like this about is the World Cup. I love it. So you've gotta, you gotta stop me or I'm not gonna, not gonna stop. Let [00:14:54] Jesse Schwamb: it out. [00:14:54] Hydration Tabs Recommendation [00:14:54] Jesse Schwamb: Well, I would say, like, we could play that game with our affirmations and denials where it's, like, six degrees of separation, but we only need one. And this is gonna sound like it was planned, but it wasn't. Your denial, of course, as you've just well articulated, was about hydration breaks. Turns out my affirmation is actually about hydration. So- [00:15:11] Tony Arsenal: Jesse's affirming hydration breaks. We're about [00:15:13] Jesse Schwamb: to fight. Yeah. No, I'm, I'm definitely not a- affirming hydration breaks, but this might be the kind of hydration they're having. I don't know, but it's the one I'm gonna recommend. So where I live, it is the summertime, and where I live, we get both the heat and the humidity, and that's the oppressive part, isn't it? It's where it feels like the inside of a dog's mouth. And so I actually just came back from a run, and my go-to hydration break for myself is, uh, Nuun, N-U-U-N. And here's the reason why, is I've had Gatorade, I've had all the... I've had Liquid IV, I've had all that stuff. Most of the time it's r- too sweet. Nuun is just these effervescent dissolvable tablets that you drop into water, and it creates this low sugar electrolyte drink. It has all, like, the normal stuff. It has sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride, all that good stuff, but there's just one gram of sugar. And it's this convenient little tab. Like, you can just get this whole little roll of tabs. You can carry them with you if you're going hiking or you're camping or you're out and gonna do a run. You just drop them into a bottle of water or whatever size water you want. I usually go 32 ounces is the way I like it. They have all, all kinds of flavors. It's just the right thing. Like, it's... It is like the refreshing thing of water, but when you're like, "You know what? I wanna taste something that's not water." So Nuun is, like, the right thing. I may have referred to it before, so I'm sorry if I did. But I'm referring with you can order it on, like, Amazon or any kind of, I don't know, general kind of camping or sports-oriented store is probably gonna be there. But it's... For me, it's the right thing because I don't know about you, but I find most sports drinks, like, in general too sweet. Like, you, you start... You have one, and then if I get through it, I'm kind of like, "Ugh, now I feel like my mouth is, like, really just coated in sugar, and that's not what I wanted." Yeah. So this feels like you're, you're getting a little less sweetness, but you don't feel guilty afterwards like you've just consumed a bunch of sugar. I will admit, I drink one I guess it's like 12 ounce Gatorade every week, just one. And this is because there's a delightful and loving, like, 72-year-old woman in our congregation who brings, I believe it's her own, she invests this every week. She brings for the team that is doing the worship through music Gatorade, uh, because she thinks we need to be replenished. So really, we have a hydration break- ... right before the service. But she, it's so beautiful and so delightful, I will never refuse it, and I am also on often parched at the time. So- [00:17:31] Tony Arsenal: Yeah ... [00:17:31] Jesse Schwamb: it does work out, so. [00:17:31] Tony Arsenal: Jesse's worship team goes real hard. They need to hydrate in the middle. They do a mandatory hydration break in the middle of the- It's, yeah middle of the service. [00:17:39] Jesse Schwamb: It's mandatory. Yes. We are strict. [00:17:41] Tony Arsenal: Yeah. And it's an, it's a good time for announcements and commercial breaks. Um, yeah. I, I think, uh, and you're... I don't know if you're gonna believe me when I say this. With all of the Nuun that passes its way around the family home when we're all here- Yeah at summertime, I've never had- [00:17:57] Jesse Schwamb: Oh, really? ... [00:17:57] Tony Arsenal: Nuun. Yeah. We never tried it. I think our go-to for, for sort of powdered energy drink or powdered, uh, sports drink is little Propel packets. [00:18:05] Jesse Schwamb: Um- Oh, [00:18:05] Tony Arsenal: that's not bad either. Propel's not bad. I like Propel. It's very sweet, but it, it doesn't- Yeah ... um, Propel- doesn't add sugar. I think that they've, they've got their formula where it's a sugar-free formula. Um, but it is very sweet. So sometimes I'll only do, like, a half a packet of Propel- Yeah ... which I know kind of, they, they argue that or they, like, advertise as, like, "It's the perfect balance of electro-" I don't know if it's the perfect balance of electrolytes, but- Um, but some is better than none probably. Yeah. And, uh, Propel is not better than Nuun apparently, so. [00:18:36] Jesse Schwamb: I, I, I think Nuun is, like, top shelf electrolyte. And you can get it, like I said, in lots of flavors. One of the fun things is you can get it caffeinated or uncaffeinated. I mean, most, most of it is uncaffeinated. But if you're like you wanted to have some, they have a what they call Kona Cola, and it is cola-flavored and has caffeine. It's amazing, because it's, like, just slightly effervescent, a little bit bubbly. Not too much. It's still, like, refreshing, but if you like the cola flavor, which as you know is its own distinct combination of elements and spices, then it's right on. So- Yeah ... it's really nice. So there you go. Yeah. Nuun- I- And if you're gonna take a hydration break because you're being forced to while you're playing soccer, I highly suggest you choose Nuun. That's the way to go. [00:19:22] Tony Arsenal: Yeah. Yeah, I don't know. I don't know what they're drinking. I think most of the time they're just drinking water. [00:19:26] Jesse Schwamb: Probably. [00:19:26] Tony Arsenal: So I, I don't... I mean, I, I think you're supposed to drink something with some electrolytes, so maybe they have some electrolyte- [00:19:32] Jesse Schwamb: Yeah ... [00:19:32] Tony Arsenal: water in it. I don't know. [00:19:33] Jesse Schwamb: I don't know. Probably. [00:19:34] Join the Telegram Group [00:19:34] Jesse Schwamb: Here's the thing. If you wanna tell us what you like to drink or when you are, let's say, serving the Lord's people by participating in worship through music and you're forced to take a hydration break, as I am at times, then you need to go to t.mereformedbrotherhood. Put that into your browser right now. Take a hydration break and put t.mereformedbrotherhood into your browser and that will send you to a link for Telegram, which is just a little chat app in which we have a small corner of the world. It's brothers and sisters listening to the podcast, interacting, and it's about time, actually, we probably had some kinda taste test stuff- [00:20:11] Tony Arsenal: Yeah with, [00:20:12] Jesse Schwamb: like, these kinda hydration drinks. There's so many of them now. Some of them are, like, purposely salty. Some of them are really sweet. Some have all these crazy and wild flavors. Some of them have all kinds of caffeine. So let us know what you like, but best way to do that- Please ... is join the Telegram group. [00:20:26] Tony Arsenal: Yeah. And please do not, uh, do not make your church stop their service for a hydration break. Please don't do that. The only hydration break I wanna hear you talking about in your church service is a baptism. So please- [00:20:38] Jesse Schwamb: I knew that's [00:20:38] Tony Arsenal: where you were going ... do not interrupt the Lord's day for a hydration break. Just if you need water, just, like, step out of the room, take a drink of water, come back. Or if you're in a church that lets you have water in the sanctuary, like most do, just take a drink. That's true. You don't have to- Yeah ... stand up. You don't need to have- That's good ... anyone interpret. Just take a quick drink and then be quiet. Just [00:20:54] Jesse Schwamb: go to the sidelines, maybe sub out- Mm-hmm ... with somebody else who can play bass, and take a quick drink. [00:21:00] Tony Arsenal: Exactly. Come back. Yeah. Or just dump the, dump the Propel powder straight in your mouth. [00:21:05] Jesse Schwamb: I thought you were gonna say like have somebody come up, preferably like an elder, and just hose you down with a thing of Gatorade while you're, while you're playing [00:21:10] Tony Arsenal: Yeah, exactly. Just go up to the baptismal font, take a scoop of water, dump the Propel directly in the baptis- no, I'm just kidding. I shouldn't joke about that stuff. Yeah. [00:21:19] Back to Matthew 25 [00:21:19] Tony Arsenal: Anyway, Jesse, I'm excited because although we are probably gonna round out this parable, we're not done with these parables because- Oh, yeah, that's [00:21:28] Jesse Schwamb: right [00:21:28] Tony Arsenal: although we're gonna finish this parable this week, we'll probably finish it and get started talking about, uh, the next, the little chunk of text, which is not a parable, but we can't really, uh, divorce it from these parables 'cause they're all telling, they're all making the same or a very similar point about what the kingdom of heaven will be like in relation to the end times- Mm-hmm in relation to the eschatological, um, outcome of all things. Uh, and, and Christ in his teaching, um, he kind of rounds out this teaching and finalizes what these parables mean by talking to us about the sheep and the goats. Um, which again, is not really formed like a parable, but, uh, but it has very similar structures. It has some similar elements to it. Um, but it, it's so integral to what these, all what this sort of like, uh, anthology of eschatological parables mean in all the discourse. We really have to cover that to, to cover the others fully. But tonight we're gonna finish our discussion about the parable of the talents, which I'm excited about because I think we're gonna, we're gonna round out on some stuff that, um, I, I hope you've heard, uh, is probably not as, um, prominent as it should be. Uh, and this, we talked about last time that this parable has been, uh, not necessarily applied properly in many popular- Right ... teachings. Uh, and so I'm, I'm sure you've heard not so great interpretations. Hopefully we're gonna give you an interpretation that's a little bit more accurate and faithful to what the Bible teaches. [00:23:00] Reading the Parable Text [00:23:00] Jesse Schwamb: And so we're gonna pick it up in verse 24 of Matthew 25, because you'll probably recall, and if you haven't it's because you need to go back and listen, that we talked about the first two of these servants and the return that they were able to garner on the investment which the Lord gave them when He went away. And then there's the third dude. So we're gonna pick it up there and go all the way to the end of this, which allow us to close it out. So beginning verse 24, "And the one also had received the one talent came up and said, 'Master, I knew you'd be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering where you scattered no seed. And I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. See, have what is yours.' But the master answered and said to him, 'You wicked, lazy slave. You knew that I reap where I did not sow and gather where I scattered no seed; therefore you ought to have put my money in the bank, and on my arrival I would have at least received my money back with interest. Therefore take away the talent from him, and give it to the one who has 10 talents. For to everyone who has more, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who does not have, even what he does not have,' excuse me, 'what he does have shall be taken away. And throw out the worthless slave into the outer darkness. In that place, there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'" [00:24:18] Tony Arsenal: Yeah. Yeah. [00:24:19] Textual Notes and Transition [00:24:19] Tony Arsenal: There, there's some, um, some textual things about this that I think, uh, we sh- should at least acknowledge. I don't know that we're gonna dig too deep into them. Um, it is very possible to, um, to read verse 30 Almost as an interpretive statement in itself rather than part of the, um, part of the parable itself. And, and so let me, let me see if I can, can parse that out. So if we read it as though it's part of the parable, then it is the s- the, the master in the parable who is saying, "And cast the worthless servant into the darkness; in the place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." I think that's the most natural reading, so I'll, I'll put my cards on the table that I think that we should read this as part of the parable itself. It's also possible linguistically and grammatically to sort of read this as an explanation, where Christ is now taking this principle of what has happened with the worthless servant, right? That even what he has will be taken away. And then, and then to sort of read this as a commentary that sort of, uh, like we saw before, um, kind of bridges this section with the next. So instead of reading, "And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness," uh, as though it were part of the parable, that it was this master within the parable saying this, we can read this as Christ saying that this is what will happen to those who are worthless servants. And then that follows up with, in verse 31, kind of h- connecting to when the Son of Man comes in His glory and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. Before Him will be gathered all nations. Right. Th- this next sort of, like, more explicit, non-parabolical, um, uh, eschatological teaching. I think that former one is more natural, but just because it's, it's present in a lot of the commentaries that this is there, I wanted to at least call that out. I don't know that it makes a ton of difference in terms of how we understand the parable, but I do think, you know, part of what it means for us to wrestle through this is not just to take a particular position on the text, but to discuss, like, some of these ambiguities that are present. Um, and, and sometimes, um Sometimes I think we need to be cautious and really think through, because, uh, let me, let me rephrase it this way. None of the teaching in the Bible is sort of uninterpreted, untranslated, raw teaching of Christ. All of this is coming to us from the apostles retelling it, and yes, inspired by the Holy Spirit, so all of it's God's Word. But it's not as though, um, it's not as though Christ was first speaking in Greek. That's the big thing. But there are some places in the New Testament, in the Gospels, where it's not always clear whether a passage is Christ speaking or the, uh, the Gospel writer interpreting what Christ is speaking. This is one of those places where there's a little bit of a question mark about that. Um, again, I think the most natural reading is to read this as part of the statement of the master within the parable, but I did wanna just comment on that before we moved on much further. [00:27:31] Buried Talent Scandal [00:27:31] Jesse Schwamb: Yeah, that's helpful because I think we've gotta understand that end in light of how it's evolving. And we, we're starting with that stark contrast between the first two, which receive this great reward, which receive accolades and praise, and then you have this one talent servant's response is all about hiddenness. He just digs a hole, puts it in the ground, and hides it away. Which by the way, of course, we talked about this in the other parables, like in the ancient world, burying valuables was recognized as a form of safekeeping. I mean, I think even Josephus mentions that. We talk about the pearl of great price. There was something to be known for, well, I have this valuable thing. The best place for me to, the best place for me to put it so that it isn't compromised is in the ground, in a secret place. And there's like a surface level, I guess, reasonableness to that act. But what's interesting and where it comes in with that heat that you're kinda talking about, that ends up being in the end this grand statement of the eschatological, eschatological reality, is that the parable here with this one talent servant treats all that action as like complete catastrophic failure. And I, I think as much as I can understand it, it's because the master did not give him this talent to protect it from loss. He gave it to him for, to use it for gain And so the servant has mistaken the nature of that commission entirely. He substituted like the security-seeking for risk-taking faithfulness. And so I think that informs some of then what happens in these latter verses here, like when we get all the way down to 30. Because I think when we read that, we see the, like the redistribution as scandalous. But the scandal really is in this lack of actions. Like gifts exercised grow, but gifts buried, they just atrophy. So the one t- talent servant's talent is taken because he's, he's already been treated as n- as it was, was nothing. He's functionally like forfeited it by burying it. And so the transfer of the 10-talent servant is the formal confirmation of what his own choices had, had already produced. I think there is something there about like the eschatological reality, reality that will unfold in the judgment, which of course leads to, into the end of this chapter [00:29:36] Tony Arsenal: Yeah. Yeah, I think you're right on that. [00:29:39] Misreading The Master [00:29:39] Tony Arsenal: Um, what we see the problem with the one talent servant is not, um, not that he's not productive. [00:29:49] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:29:49] Tony Arsenal: I mean, I think that's, that's actually the symptom of the illness, not the illness itself. What we see with the, the one talent servant is that he misunderstands his task, as you're pointing out, but more foundationally, he misunderstands his master, right? And that, that's really the, the main point of the parable when we kinda get... You know, Christ, um, when He's telling a parable, He explains the parable. Sometimes He doesn't explain the parable at all. He just sorta drops the parable and then moves on. Other times He will give the interpretation itself, like directly. We saw that in the parable of the, uh, of the soils or the parable of the sower. Um, and, and other times the kind of like the main explanation of the parable is, is actually embedded in the parable. And I think for this parable, the main explanation is when the, the one talent servant, uh, comes forward and he, when he's explaining why he did what he did- [00:30:47] Jesse Schwamb: Right [00:30:48] Tony Arsenal: he says, "Well, I knew you were a," uh, let me just find it for sure here. He says, um, "I knew that you were a..." I just lost it. My brain is totally lost here. You ever have that happen where you're trying to find a word- Yes ... on a text and you just can't? He says, "Master," in verse 24, he says, "Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow and gathering where you scattered no seed. So I was afraid. I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours." There's a number of statements in here that just don't make any sense. Like, they're just... Like you said, a lot of these parables have kind of like a chump figure, where, like, he's sort of like the designated idiot of the parable. [00:31:31] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:31:32] Tony Arsenal: In this instance, there's so much wrong that it's almost hard to find something right. And, you know, he starts out, he says, "I knew you were a hard man." There's nothing in the parable, there's nothing that suggests that this is a hard man. There's nothing to suggest that. He, as we said last week, he trusts these servants with an almost unimaginable amount of wealth, right? He just leaves hundreds of years worth of wealth in the, in the, like... And it's not even like he's going off to war and he may never be coming back. He's just going on a journey. [00:32:05] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:32:05] Tony Arsenal: He's just traveling for a little while, and he's like, "I'm gonna leave 100 years worth of labor with this guy and 40 years worth of labor with this guy and 20 years worth of labor with this guy." He, what, what, in what world is that a hard man who just blesses and trusts his servants with that amount of unimaginable wealth? But then he says, "I knew that you, uh, reaped where you did not sow and gathered where you scattered no seed." First of all, um, what kind of person accumulates this kind of wealth without reaping, uh, without the, like, a- apart from the principle of reaping and sowing and gathering and, and scattering? Like, he obviously is a very successful businessman. Um, the, the fact that this, uh, servant is couching this in agricultural terms, I think it's reasonable to think that this is a very successful landowner who has made good use of his land, has turned a profit Obviously he's reaping where he sows and he's gathering where he scattered or he wouldn't have this kind of money to throw around to leave with his servants in the first place. But the servant doesn't recognize that the fact that he was given one talent is in fact the master reaping or sowing and scattering the seed of these talents. So he's saying like, "Well, you reap where you have not sown," but the fact is like he was sown a full talent worth of resources and he, the, the master expected to reap what he had sown when he gets back. So this servant He's worthless and he's lazy, but he's also just kind of dumb in that he just doesn't- Right ... recognize the reality of what's going on. He has an incorrect understanding of who the master is. He thinks he's a hard man, when actually he's an incredibly trusting and generous master, right? The, the ESV masks this as servants. We're not talking about hired hands here. We're talking about slaves. Right. We're talking about h- probably about household slaves. This is doulos. These are the slaves that work in the fields, um, as opposed to, like, diakonos, which are the slaves that work in the house, right? These are, these are field servants. These are laborers that are indentured or are, are in servitude, and he gives them enough wages, enough labor, enough money, they could just take off and leave with it. They could buy their own freedom with this. Right. He trusts them with that. That's not a description of a hard man, a hard, lazy man who sows w- reaps where he doesn't sow and gathers where he doesn't scatter. So the primary issue here with this servant is not that he's lazy, although he is lazy. It's not that he's wicked. He is wicked. It's that he doesn't recognize who the master is. He doesn't understand who the master is and what is expected of him as a servant of that master, which I think, I think, as I've thought about this over the last week or so, I think that actually says everything about the eschatological import of this, right? Yes. Who is it that's not going to be saved in the last day? [00:34:56] Jesse Schwamb: That's right. [00:34:57] Tony Arsenal: It's the people who don't recognize the master. Right on. The people who think that the master is a hard man who reaps where he has not sown and gathers where he has not scattered. Well, if we think that's who God is, we have a lot of trouble coming our way. [00:35:10] Fearful False Theology [00:35:10] Jesse Schwamb: Yeah, that is the heart, right, of this dude's sin. It's a false theology of God that produces then this fearful inaction. Because, like you said, it's not just that he's been lazy. He has constructed this weird, distorted picture of his master, and then he allows that distortion to govern his behavior. So this, quote-unquote, "fear" is not like the fear of the Lord that is the beginning of wisdom, but it's this kind of craven dread that's rooted in a mischaracterization of the master's entire character. And one of the things that I think, among many, that's really great about the Reformed theological tradition is that it's always assisted, and I th- hopefully we along with it in our conversations, that, like, the right theology is not merely academic. It does shape the whole life, which is why, like, Calvin famously opens his institutes with this observation that the knowledge of God and the knowledge of self are bound together. So- Yeah ... a person who genuinely knows the living God as gracious, generous, long-suffering, with that kind of hesed kind of love, who is good- W- that person will be motivated to active, trusting faithfulness. A person who privately believes God to be harsh and demanding is always, I think, going to retreat in this fearful, minimal kind of minimum champion-type compliance. It's the same thing, I think I always think about this for some reason, and mention it a lot probably, but it's the same thing with Joseph's brothers finding all their money back in the sacks- [00:36:31] Tony Arsenal: Yeah ... [00:36:32] Jesse Schwamb: with their food. It's, like, in that instant moment, all they have is fear and dread. And it- for this guy, that's exactly what he has. But it doesn't start, like you're saying, merely because he realizes that he should have done more, or he's comparing his return with that of everybody else, or even that he's going back and taking a look at his own actions and finding them to be full of want or lack. In fact, he does a really good job, at least in his own mind, theologically justifying his behavior. So here, what he, the real crime, the real shame, the real sin is that somehow he views the master as harsh and demanding and exploitative. That's wild. But of course, that was the root of everything else, which I think does give us pause to reflect on our own lives, like I said, as we come to understanding how this parable reads us. [00:37:20] Tony Arsenal: Yeah. [00:37:21] Red Letters And Commentary [00:37:21] Tony Arsenal: And, um- Part of the reason why I think it's important to understand what I was talking about earlier with, you know, the, the Gospels are an interesting sort of like composite document in that, yes, they contain the true sayings of Jesus, the true, true, um, words of Christ. But this is also, a- and I promise that this will loop back around, this is, um, this is important for us. The red letters are no more God's word than the black letters, right? Mm-hmm. And what I mean by that is, like, the, the so-called words of Christ in scripture are not more inspired or more profitable than the words that are the commentary of the apostles. And I only say so-called, and I'll explain why I say that. As I said, like, Matthew is translating, uh, he- first of all, he's recalling what Christ has said. He's, he's probably not, um, sitting there with a, with a quill and a, you know, a piece of paper or a piece of parchment- Right ... transcribing what's, what Christ is saying as he goes. Right? He's, he was there. Matthew was there. He's recalling what Christ has said under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He's making editorial decisions about what Christ taught in terms of like, what of Christ's teaching do I capture? What do I summarize? And I think there's ... It's important because every word is inspired, but also it's understandable. And what I mean here, and what, the reason I'm kind of belaboring that is I think there's an interesting thing that happens in verse 29. It says, "For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance. And from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken." So this, this concept actually that, um, that verse 30 might be, uh, might actually be Matthew's commentary or even Christ's explanation of the parable, I think that actually, that actually expands to verse 29 in some of the commentators. So if we read it this way, and I think this, this may be valuable for us to at least ponder. If we read it this way, verse 27 is still the master in the parable space. It says, "Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him and give it to him who has 10 talents." There's a way of understanding this text, uh, and it's grammatically acceptable. I think theologically it doesn't change a lot, but it's worth us at least considering this. There's a way of reading this text where that's the end of the parable, and then Christ is explaining the parable, or Ma- or even maybe Matthew is commenting on the parable. It says, "For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance. But to the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away." Now, I think that, um, as I said, the most natural way to read this is that the parable proper ends with verse 30, that all of this is part of the parable, all of this is the master in the parable speaking. But I do think verses 29 and 30 take on a more explanatory, um, uh, explanatory role, and this is the main reason why. The, the one parable, one talent servant in the parable, he's not properly described as the one who has not, right? He had one talent. He was given one talent. Right. It's not as though he had zero talents. The one who has not, even what he has will be taken away, and the one who has, more will be given. [00:41:01] Has And Has Not [00:41:01] Tony Arsenal: This is actually, I think, where we can go really sideways on this parable. I hear this parable often interpreted as sort of this understanding that, like, God has blessed His people with certain gifts, and we have to use our gifts in the kingdom to be productive, and people who use their gifts in productive fashion will be given more responsibility and more opportunities. People who don't use their gifts, whatever opportunities they have will be taken away from them. Now, I, I would argue that's probably true on a practical level, um, and that's just actually just true in general, right? Right. A person who has responsibility, th- think of, like, your working environment. M- you know, all, most of our listeners are not working in regular pastoral ministry. This is one of those areas where I think, actually, the corporate world is more representative of how things are. Um, in the corporate world, if you are given responsibility and you excel and use that responsibility well and you are a productive servant of your company that you work for, you're going to be given more responsibility, whether that's in the form of a promotion, which is the ideal circumstances, or whether that's just your responsibilities as assigned, a job description expanding without pay. Either way, if you do a good job, if you, if you take the sphere of influence, the sphere of responsibility that you're given and you do a good job and you shepherd that well and you steward that well, that sphere of influence, that sphere of responsibility will expand. Um- If you squander it and you sit in your office watching TikTok videos or listening to music and you don't use that, uh, responsibility well, that sphere of influence will shrink, and ultimately it will shrink until you no longer have a job, right? It works a little differently, I think, in, like, traditional pastoral roles, and I think there are some in our audience that, them, are in those roles that this may not fit. That's a good general principle. I don't think that's what this is teaching. Like, I don't think this, this parable is about, like, productive ministry opportunities. Right. And if it was, we wouldn't be talking about people who have none, have not, right? We would be talking about people who have less. We'd be talking about people who are given less responsibility. The person who has no responsibility is who's in view here. And that's why- Mm ... I think it actually, this is shifting, this ex- explanation, whether it's, uh, sort of like an explanation, an explanatory punchline to the parable that's part of the parable itself, or whether it's Jesus or Matthew commenting on the meaning of the parable. The difference between those two things is important for us to think about. It's not so important in terms of what the actual meaning is. Because the difference here is that what we've now done is we've shifted from the context of a financial grounded analogy in the parable to now a broader discussion about the fact that there are those who have, and there are those who have not. And the people who have will be given more, and the people who have not will be taken away from. And if we were talking strictly financially, then now we're, like, in, like, Occupy Wall Street, 1% kind of era. We're talking about salvation. We're talking about, um, we're talking about the fact that God gives salvation to some, and He does not give salvation to others. He gives grace to some, and He does not give grace to others. And to those who have grace, more grace will be given. To those who have not grace, more will be taken away. And the outcome of that- Is that the worthless servant who is the one who has not, the worthless servant will be cast into the outer darkness, right? This is a, an explanation of what it means to be a worthless servant who ultimately ends their time. Ends is not the right word. Who ultimately has the outcome of s- of outer darkness for all eternity. If this parable is just about how we use our giftings and our skills and our money for the kingdom, and we're expected to be productive and to, like, increase the kingdom through our tithing and through our, like our service, then this comment about, like, the outer darkness is really out of place. Unless, unless we earn our salvation by that. Which of course we know we don't. [00:45:22] Jesse Schwamb: Right. Right. [00:45:24] Wicked And Slothful Heart [00:45:24] Jesse Schwamb: Here's how I think everything you said is true, and the scripture actually bears this out because it was exactly where you're going with that, which is we're talking more about the identity. Like, what, what makes this servant or slave worthless? That's the critical question. And then if we understand that, it'll help inform how we then interpret this idea of sheeps and goats, which we'll get to in a whole other episode. But if you look at verses 26 and 27, where the master then responds to this slave calls him wicked and slothful, slothful, right? So that his, his basically lack of usefulness comes embedded or underneath those two terms. So one, obviously the wickedness here is moral. It's a failure to fulfill a covenantal obligation to the master, which we've been talking about. So again, it's not just about laziness. Like there's, there's so much more there. It's as if that's the entry point for the master to bring condemnation on him in two forms. One is that wickedness. The second is this idea of like slothfulness, which is dispen- I was gonna say dispensational, but what I meant to say is dispositional. So it's like, uh, like a subtle inertia of the will, and together they're describing a person, and I think this is a critical point. This is a person whose heart has never been genuinely aligned with the master's purposes. Now, when we understand it that way, I think, then everything that follows makes a lot more sense because it's not just about bad timing in the market. It's not just about being fearful that you're gonna lose money and you're risk-averse, so therefore you hid, hid everything. It's really this idea that this, this s- slave, this one talent slave, he was not on board, not vibing with, not aligned with, however you wanna say it, with the master's purposes from the very beginning. And there is maybe we might say like a minimum of faithfulness, even interest on the deposit that God requires. But the question of course is never am I doing what the five talent servant does, but it's always am I using what I have been given? And in this way, like are we finding ourselves aligned, that our hearts are leaning into, that we find ourselves tilting towards what God has for us, both understanding who He is and who we are in light of who He is. What I find interesting is I found some really unique commentary from the great puritan William Ames in his book Conscience, with the Power and Cases Thereof. That's a title that only a puritan could- ... forward, um, where he actually treats this failure. So getting again to the sense of like why is it so grievous? Like in other words, why does the action of this servant, which we've already kind of touched on, lead into basically a character attack on the servant, and why is the connection between those two things legitimate? What he basically says is that he treats the failure to use one's gifts as God has given as a violation of the ninth commandment, which is bearing false witness against God's own estimation of those gifts. So this slothful servant, by burying his talent, effectively says, "This is not worth using." That is like the thing that God has given me, who God is Himself, I reject fully and outright. So why would that person then not be cast into outer darkness in kind of keeping with both like the, the breadth and scope of this parable, but also essentially what it's teaching about who this last, you know, servant is? [00:48:33] Tony Arsenal: Yeah. Yeah, and you know, as you say that, I think too, um- There's an element of this that is Because it ties to this servant's misunderstanding of the master, and then, a- and I think you're, you're bringing Calvin in here and, and sort of the idea that our knowledge of God and our kn- knowledge of self are so, like, intertwined that it- Right ... it's almost difficult to understand which comes first. Yes. Yes. Calvin concludes that the knowledge of God is logically prior, but he, he also acknowledges that, like, it's really tough to sort of like figure out which one is more logically prior. This servant starts from the understanding that the master is a wicked master, that he is an immoral, lazy master. I- and it's, it's ironic. It does- the text doesn't say this, but I think it's a reasonable extrapolation. Um, the, the wicked, slothful servant projects his own wickedness and his own slothfulness onto the master, right? He, he projects that the master is a wicked man, is a hard man, and also that he's lazy. He, he does- he reaps where he doesn't sow, he gathers where he doesn't scatter. And the action of the, of the, the character of the servant is not derived from his inaction. Right. It's his inaction that- Yes ... causes the, or it's his, his character- Character ... that drives his lack of action, right? [00:50:12] Sheep Goats Identity [00:50:12] Tony Arsenal: The good and faithful servants, they're not, and this is where we're gonna come when we come next week. Like, this is where we're gonna go when we get to next week's. Just as maybe, like, I, I want you to listen next week, but you probably don't need to, 'cause I'm gonna give you the whole punchline here. [00:50:27] Jesse Schwamb: Wow. [00:50:27] Tony Arsenal: The sheep act like sheep because they're sheep. [00:50:29] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:50:30] Tony Arsenal: They don't become sheep because they do sheep things. They do sheep things because they're sheep, and the goats do goat things because they're goats. [00:50:37] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:50:37] Tony Arsenal: The wicked, lazy servant does wicked, lazy servant things because he's a wicked lady- lazy servant, right? He buries the talent in the ground because he's a wicked, lazy servant. The good, faithful servants j- just do what good, faithful servants do. They, they make a return on the master's talents because that's what they do, right? And I think where we have to be really careful and where, uh, the other pitfall that this parable can bring us to, and I kinda referenced it a little bit earlier, is there can be sort of this subtle works righteousness that creeps in, that we can believe if we're really good and productive for the kingdom, then that's what will earn us the good and faithful servant commendation when we, we cross into glory. The reality is there are those who cross into glory and hear good and faithful servant, right? There are those who will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your master." And there are those who will not. They will have what little they have taken away from them, and they will be cast into the outer darkness where there's weeping and gnashing of teeth, right? That's not a statement on what we've earned. It's a statement on who we are. [00:51:48] Jesse Schwamb: Right. [00:51:49] Tony Arsenal: So you can either be the faithful servant who trusts the character of the Lord, who doesn't think Him to be a hard man, who reaps where He doesn't sow and gathers where He doesn't scatter. You can trust the master, and in the act of trusting the master and knowing His character, you just do what good, faithful servants do. You work hard, you follow the servant, the master's lead, and you produce a return on what is there. Right? In, a- and we didn't talk about this too much. In effect, these servants are reflecting the nature of the master. [00:52:23] Jesse Schwamb: That's right. [00:52:23] Tony Arsenal: Because you don't get to the point where you can leave 100 years worth of wealth to one servant, and 40 years worth of wealth to another servant, and 20 years worth of wealth to another servant if you have not yourself been a productive, faithful person who knows how to reap and sow appropriately, right? [00:52:42] Gospel Joy Or Darkness [00:52:42] Tony Arsenal: That is the key to this parable,
This week on The Back of the Pack Podcast: Second Wind, our Running MythBusters series continues with a look at race day rules that may need to be retired, or at least loosened up a little. We talk about the classic “nothing new on race day” advice and why it is good guidance, but not a federal law carved into a Garmin screen. From new shoes at Little Rock to mystery fuel at mile 8, gas station burrito chaos, weather adjustments, hats, hydration plans, and Gatorade versus Powerade, this episode reminds us that race day success requires preparation, flexibility, and common sense. We also bust the idea that carb loading means eating everything in sight, because fueling should help the race, not create a pasta-powered disaster with a bib number. Then we get into one of running's biggest truths: the first mile is a liar, whether it feels amazing, awful, or just plain weird. We also break down why “banking time early” usually leads to paying it back later, why race day adrenaline is only a spark and not a training plan, and why real runners absolutely can and should use aid stations. Most importantly, we talk about how a bad race does not have to ruin the whole day. Sometimes the goal changes mid-race, and success becomes finishing, learning, helping someone else, or simply getting through the ugly miles with a story worth telling.
Send us Fan MailA guy rode past us during a bike event while listening to our podcast at the exact same moment. That's the kind of sentence we would have laughed at when we first hit record, and it's the perfect way to frame our 100th episode milestone. We start with classic Cycling Men of Leisure catch-up: work trips that turn into mini road adventures, the beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and why moving too fast makes you miss the weird, wonderful “true America” you only find when you take the long way. Then we debut a brand-new Listener Spotlight jingle, share the fan mail that demanded it, and break down a Spotlight built around Omaha, Nebraska. From there, things get even better: Miya Sharp joins us as a surprise guest interviewer and asks the questions we didn't script, including why we started the podcast, how the original vision evolved beyond cycling, and the exact BRAG and RAGBRAI moments when strangers called us “the life of leisure” and the name finally stuck. We also get into our favorite episodes, the speakeasy tradition, the biggest travel disaster, and the one word we want the show to be known for: honest. We close by looking ahead with Tour de France energy and cycling headlines, including youth development investment (Zwift, Canyon, and Pedal Mafia) and a nod to progress in women's professional cycling. If you've ever loved the space between point A and point B, you're in the right place. Subscribe, share this with a riding buddy, and leave a review with the most unbelievable cycling moment you've ever witnessed. SupportSupport the showAdam and Michael's friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life's twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/https://www.cyclingmenofleisurepodcast.com
Join us in today's episode as we delve into the peculiar world of TikTok trends with a spotlight on the latest culinary curiosity: blue hot dogs. Learn how this odd creation is made by simply boiling traditional hot dogs in grape-flavored Gatorade. We investigate the viral videos and reviews that are stirring discussions online, dissecting both the olfactory surprise and the lack of appeal for adult taste buds. It's a serving of bizarre that you won't want to miss!
Anthony Ball is back in the studio with Brock for the first time in years, and the show kicks off with old memories, salsa talk, and the idea of throwing a full-on blind taste-test salsa party. Anthony, the president of Good People Club and the man behind Smooth Man Music, jumps right into the morning's trending thread: what is the dumbest question a customer has ever asked you?The answers are hilariously painful, from people asking the difference between a hamburger and a cheeseburger, to customers wondering if cheeseburgers come with cheese, to people asking if a DJ company provides microphones, even though the answer is already in every email. Brock and Anthony also talk about those classic “please just read the email” moments every business owner understands.A big focus of the episode is Freedom Fest, happening in downtown Springdale at Luther George Park. Anthony shares how the event started as a small pop-up in 2021 with around 600 people and has now grown into a huge free Juneteenth celebration with thousands attending. The festival includes food trucks, kids activities, vendors, live music, horse rides, and a stacked lineup featuring Hurricane Chris, Rose Royce, GS Boys, The Brown 4, gospel groups, dance teams, and more.The show also highlights the work Anthony is doing through Music Moves, including music history education, school programs, performances, and the Music Depot in downtown Rogers, a jazz and blues club that also hosts comedy, soul, rock, country, and live events.As always, the morning gets wonderfully random. Brock and Anthony cover expensive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle pizza, UFO talk, an ice cream shop owner confronting a bad reviewer, a $13,000 smart toilet that drives to your bed, Tesla self-driving, Palisade road-trip hacks, White House calligraphers, MC Hammer-inspired Aladdin pants, and whether community spanking used to be a real thing in small towns.The 7 AM Challenge brings questions about puppies, Amazon delivery guys, email time, and fake eyebrows made from mouse fur. Dirty on the 30 covers Shrek 5, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding rumors, Tom Holland and Zendaya, Austin Powers coming back, Jelly Roll and Bunny XO rumors, Shania Twain, classic TV dads, and the return of Venus and Serena Williams at Wimbledon.The show also gets into Juneteenth events around Northwest Arkansas, Siloam Springs growth, downtown revitalization in Springdale and Rogers, Good Day NWA, income rankings by state, Home Improvement nostalgia, blue Gatorade hot dogs, pickle-flavored everything, and the rise of pickles as the “pumpkin spice of summer.”The episode wraps with one more push for Freedom Fest, Anthony's Springdale Lifestyle cover, the growth of Music Moves, and an open invite to check out the Music Depot in downtown Rogers. It is a fun, fast-moving episode full of local culture, business-owner humor, community pride, and plenty of reasons to head to downtown Springdale for the party.
Hour 1: Fans are uncovering more details about Jelly Roll's divorce. Bunnie Xo is asking for privacy which is a little strange after releasing a memoir earlier this year. Speaking of divorce… let's check in with Matty's situation. Trump's big America concert was cancelled, so Obama is stepping in with a star-studded lineup. Vinnie is LOVING the world cup. Is it also the latest dating hot spot? The White House employs three calligraphers. Hour 2: New TV show: young hot chicks nannying in Ibiza. Widow's Bay ends tonight, and what a terrific time it's been. Shrek 5 is on the way! Zendaya is joining the cast. These kids' movies are actually great for adults too. Tom Holland confirms his marriage to Zendaya. Dr. Evil is so back - but it's a commercial. Jeremy Clarkson reveals his serious cancer diagnosis. Reading books has become a major dating green flag. Plus, Everyday practices from back in the day that younger people will never get to experience. Hour 3: It's the moment you've been waiting for, Dollarita Steve on Bridge The Gap! Can Jason from Burlingame hold onto his dynasty, or will all the excitement take him down. The coveted robe is on the line. Let's play some trivia! Dunkin' is in the news. The food combination you were waiting for: Hot dogs and Gatorade. Should being too rich be illegal? Hour 4: What was Taylor Swift leaving the studio at 6am in a full outfit? Vinnie thinks ‘I Knew It, I Knew You' is her best song ever. Is Madonna holding onto something she doesn't have anymore? North West is going on tour! The music is whack, but you can't really blame her for going for it. What's going on with Snapchat these days? The $13K toilet robot is for accessibility, not for lazy people. Plus, How Old Is That Guy?
It's the moment you've been waiting for, Dollarita Steve on Bridge The Gap! Can Jason from Burlingame hold onto his dynasty, or will all the excitement take him down. The coveted robe is on the line. Let's play some trivia! Dunkin' is in the news. The food combination you were waiting for: Hot dogs and Gatorade. Should being too rich be illegal?
Coco spent his first night camping of the summer. Getting a ticket for ‘Love Island’ seems worth it. Parents need too many apps nowadays, so please check Parent Square, Schedule Galaxy & the Google Calendar. We’ve got some Gatorade dogs on the grill plus so much more on a Wednesdee!
San Andreas Fault hits highest stress level in 1000 years...could California finally be set to break off from the rest of the country? For some reason, people are soaking their hot dogs in Gatorade to tuen them blue, Japanese World Cup fans grab attention after they clean up the sections they are sitting at US StadiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a bizarre story about a man using lyrics from Yung Miami during a board meeting, the latest strange TikTok trend involving hot dogs and Gatorade, and more wild stories from around the internet.
ITL welcomes Paul Gallant in for Lopez and reacts after the Houston Astros picked up a win behind Hunter Brown in a highly anticipated showdown against former Astros ace Framber Valdez. The guys discuss what the victory means and how Brown continues to establish himself as Houston's staff ace. They also go around the globe with ITL's World Cup-Date, breaking down the latest storylines and standout performances from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, before debating the greatest "old man" athletes of all time. Around The NFL features the continuing saga involving Brendan Sorsby, contract questions surrounding Baker Mayfield, and other headlines from around the league. The guys then ask a bigger question: how much do fans really care who wins a championship if it isn't their team? What's Popping rounds out the hour with the biggest stories in sports and entertainment. Later, ITL examines whether the Astros' issues actually stem from the organization's farm system and if years of success have finally caught up with Houston. Lunch-Time Confessions returns before the crew debates whether athletes can truly be authentic in the age of social media and branding. The show wraps with reaction to comments from Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett regarding rookie Woody Marks and his role this season for the Houston Texans. Figgy's Mixtape features a man using lyrics from Yung Miami during a board meeting, the latest bizarre TikTok trend involving hot dogs and Gatorade, and more strange stories from around the internet.
ITL reacts after Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett spoke about rookie Woody Marks and the role he could play for the Houston Texans this season. The guys discuss whether Marks can carve out meaningful playing time, how his skill set fits into the offense, and what expectations should be for the rookie heading into training camp. ITL debates whether Marks could emerge as one of the more intriguing weapons in Houston's backfield and what his development could mean for the offense moving forward. Then it's Figgy's Mixtape, featuring a bizarre story about a man using lyrics from Yung Miami during a board meeting, the latest strange TikTok trend involving hot dogs and Gatorade, and more wild stories from around the internet.
Tyler Cook is a professional GT3 racing driver who has competed in some of the most grueling endurance races on the planet, the 24 Hours of Spa, the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, IMSA, and GT World Challenge Europe. He's also been living with type 1 diabetes since he was 11 years old. This episode gets into what it actually looks like to manage blood sugar in a fire suit, in a 130-degree cockpit, at 150 miles per hour, sometimes at 3 a.m. Tyler takes us back to his diagnosis in 2006 — an ICU stay, four IVs, and a very specific grief over the chocolate mousse at Epcot's France pavilion. From there, he walks us through the journey from go-karts in his dad's garage to GT3 race cars with 650 horsepower. Along the way, there was bullying in middle school over his diet, sneaking to the bathroom to give injections on dates, and a decision somewhere along the line to stop hiding his diabetes and start owning it. We get into the technical side, too: how OmniPod changed his race management strategy, why adrenaline sends his blood sugar climbing instead of crashing, what a 24-hour-race insulin plan actually looks like, and what it means to have a Gatorade button wired into your cockpit as an emergency low-blood-sugar protocol. Tyler also talks about the physical training side of racing — heart rate zone work, neck day (yes, neck day), and why a GT3 driver can be pressing 1,200 pounds of brake force per pedal. The episode wraps with something that's been sitting with both Rob and Tyler: the idea of trusting the process. For Tyler, the lesson comes through racing — you can't skip steps from spec Miata to GT3. For people with T1D, it's the same. Wherever you are in your management journey, that's where you are — and it's going to get better if you just keep going. Chapters: 00:00 Climbing out of a race car at 2 a.m. 00:51 Introducing Tyler Cook, GT3 driver with T1D 01:52 Diagnosis at 11: ICU, four IVs, and Epcot chocolate mousse 04:16 Go-karts at three, racing in the family DNA 06:20 Racing pre-CGM: going off vibes and feeling lows 07:29 Bullied for his diet in middle school 09:53 Dating with diabetes and deciding to stop hiding it 12:29 Going public: from fear of losing opportunities to advocacy 13:35 A potential cure and why staying healthy now matters 17:19 What GT3 racing actually is — and why you should go watch it 23:02 The Gatorade button: CGM and cockpit glucose management 24:28 130-degree cockpits, adrenaline spikes, and pre-race hydration 25:39 WHOOP strain scores: practice vs. race stint 28:37 Training for the car: heart rate zones, neck day, 1,200-lb brakes 36:45 What Tyler would tell 11-year-old himself: trust the process Resources: * Tyler Cooke Instagram * Breakthrough T1D * Conor Daly (T1D IndyCar driver Tyler mentioned)
A grocery shopper bought a bag of lettuce and found a live frog in the bag; also, did you choose the right person to marry? A lot of us didn't. Social media is as harmful as smoking plus, 90% of us are right handed, and science says they know why. A Chicago man stole a police car while the cops watched, and some athletes say no to Gatorade and yes to pickle juice. A man is suing Carnival cruise lines because he says the deck was too hot, plus, what's the creepiest thing a woman ever said to you? And a dog accidentally fired a shot gun and hit a woman in the arm. Pretty good aim if you ask me. We've got a seat for you!
6-2-26 LSU Commit & NM Gatorade Baseball Player of the year, Dylan Blomker joins the program after a stellar 2026 Season
Seafood dealers, commercial fisherman, and conservationists came together to stop the governor's reckless plan to extend the recreational red snapper fishing season.Independent local journalism is a pillar of democracy. American democracy has evaporated in conjunction with a rapid decline of local media sources in the past 25 years. One of those local media sources in Florida, The Gabber newspaper in south Pinellas County, needs your help to continue its 60-year tradition of local news.Join Craig Pittman, Chadd Charland, and Jason Garcia from the "Seeking Rents" podcast and Substack newsletter for our next in-person event Friday, June 12th, from 6:30-7:30 PM at Happy Medium Books and Cafe in Jacksonville/Riverside.Our guest for this episode is CD Davidson-Heirs who recently wrote a story chronicling the history of Gatorade for Flamingo magazine.
Harkið fór yfir stærstu atvikin í fimmtu umferð 2. og 3. deildar karla. Ásamt því var farið yfir drauma tengdasyni og val á leikmanni umferðarinnar í báðum deildum. - Uppgjör 3 deildar - 06:00 - Uppgjör 2 deildar - 30:00 - Leikmaður umferðarinnar og spá - 01:07 - Gatorade bikarinn - 01:17 Harkið er í boði Serrano. Þáttastjórnendur eru Guðbjörn Smári Birgisson og Grétar Óskarsson.
Associate Principal Scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Rebecca Randell and Vice President of Sports & Entertainment at PepsiCo Carolyn Braff join Sarah to discuss Gatorade’s new Body of Science initiative, the current research gap impacting female athletes, what they’re hoping to learn from their ongoing studies, and the not-so-glamorous work of a sports scientist. Check out Gatorade Body of Science initiative here and the Gatorade Sports Science Institute here You can download the GSSI Labs app and contribute your own data to the study here You can see the photo of Sarah doing her body testing in front of Miles Austin here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harkið fór yfir stærstu atvikin í fjórðu umferð 2. og 3. deildar karla. Ásamt því var farið yfir flottustu treyjurnar í 2 deild og val á leikmanni umferðarinnar í báðum deildum. Sérstakur gestur var Ásgeir Frank Ásgeirsson, aðstoðarþjálfari Fjölnis. - Uppgjör 3 deildar - 07:00 - Uppgjör 2 deildar - 37:00 - Q&A, leikmaður umferðarinnar og spá - 0:11 - Gatorade bikarinn - 01:28 Þáttastjórnendur eru Guðbjörn Smári Birgisson og Grétar Óskarsson. Harkið er í boði Serrano.
Jared Correia takes us on a psychedelic tour of Memphis before diving into the complex world of tax optimization for business owners. First, in the monologue, Jared recaps his "mind-f***" trip to Graceland. From the Jungle Room's porcelain monkeys and a bright yellow-and-black TV room to Elvis's Gatorade-stocked private jets, Jared explains why the King's estate is essentially "Redneck Disney World"—a 14-acre compound built to the god of capitalism. Then, Jared sits down with Megan Robin, owner of Megan Robin Law. Megan holds an LLM in Tax Law and explains how she fills the "multidisciplinary gap" for law firm owners. In this interview, we discuss: The Conventional Retirement Trap: Why aggressive 401k saving might not make sense for high-earning "knowledge workers" who peak later in life. The CFO Gap: Why your $500-per-return accountant likely isn't providing a proactive tax strategy. Real Estate vs. Wall Street: The hidden conflict of interest in Assets Under Management (AUM) fees and why your advisor might be steering you away from property investments. Niching for Lawyers: Why Megan focuses on the unique entrepreneurial mindset of law firm owners. Finally, stick around for a new segment: "Taxing Myths and Legends." Jared tests Megan on the weirdest taxes in human history. Find out which are real—from the Ancient Roman urine tax to the 19th-century Ohio squirrel scalp tax. Learn more about Megan Robin. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel. And check out our unique Spotify playlist for this episode. Oh, man! I bet you didn't know how much you were missing Jared's unique take on culture, legal practice, and whatever else pops into his head. But don't fret, there's plenty to go around. Jared's back with a new **WEEKLY** show, Legal Late Night, available not only on your favorite podcast app, but in living color on your neighborhood YouTubes. That's right, Jared's more than just a pretty voice. Join him and his guests in high-def 2D through the links below. Subscribe to Legal Late Night with Jared Correia on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/legal-late-night/id1809201251 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Rkik0LLMaU6u0e7AKfK9h Or your favorite podcasting app.
A guy I met in the sauna asked me a simple question this week. So did the cashier at Wawa—different people, different conversations — same lesson. If you're feeling stuck, stranded, or stalled in any part of your life, you don't need a pep talk. You need more leads. More opportunity. More open doors are knocking on your day. Today, I'm walking you through what I saw this week, why this is the number one problem for every business owner I coach, and why it's quietly running your personal life too. Press play. Featured Story Regina was behind the counter at Wawa. I'd seen her smile and chat with the woman in front of me — Gatorade and a family-size bag of M&Ms for breakfast — and I was hoping I'd get the same warmth. Then we got talking. About complaining the right way. About my church. About helping leadership grow. She leaned over, wrote something on a scrap of paper, and handed it to me. Her name. Her phone number. She's an interior designer too, working the cash register. If the church needed help, she said, call. I walked out smiling. She just generated a lead — at the cash register, before 9 a.m. Important Points Every business has the same number one problem. No leads, no business — and no business owner actually likes the work. If you feel stuck in your life, you don't need a strategy. You need more opportunities — more leads — in front of you. Get out of your own head. Find a place where you can strike up real conversations — your next lead is sitting there. Memorable Quotes If you let your life be ruled by what other people think, your life isn't good. That's the truth, in business and out. If you can't generate your own opportunity in business, you probably shouldn't be in business. Find something else. Everything you want in life is virtually automatic once we figure out what excites you, and you just stay close to it. Scott's Three-Step Approach First, clear the chaos out of your head — get grounded, get quiet, and let your mind wander until an idea sparks. Then take that spark out into the real world — into a gym, a sauna, a Wawa line — and start a genuine conversation. Finally, follow the lead that shows up — even when it surprises you — and let it pull you toward your next opportunity. Chapters 0:38 - The Tuesday show after Monday's Stoic ramble 1:21 - Why I keep going to the gym for the conversations 3:16 - The number one problem in every business I coach 5:47 - My friend from Nepal pitches the network marketing line 9:48 - Regina behind the Wawa counter changes my morning 13:50 - Opportunity is what America actually runs on 14:47 - Make crap up until something excites you again Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify If you enjoy the Daily Boost, you might like Notes From Scott. A few mornings each week, I send a short note with something I've been thinking about or noticing lately. Sometimes those ideas turn into podcast episodes later. You can sign up at https://notesfromscott.com. Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We get a lot of questions about how to get into race directing, how to host fundraisers for charity, and what it actually takes to put on your very first 5K or 10K. In this episode of the Dirt & Vert Podcast, David, Matt, and Mike Taylor break it all down into a simple, high-level roadmap. We start the day catching up on Mike and Matt's longest 50K ever at the Stump Jump anniversary race—a beautiful, well-marked course where they threw up a thousand times, survived on green and red Gatorade, and battled some classic race director lies about the actual distance to the next aid station. Then, we dive into the nitty-gritty of race directing. From navigating monthly city agenda permits and securing liability insurance policy to choosing a major hosting platform like RunSignUp and finding a local photographer to capture the memories, we share the fumbles we went through so you don't have to.
Heitner has been referred to as one of the foremost experts on name, image, and likeness (NIL) by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, a power player in NIL deals by Action Network, “a founding father of college athletes earning rights,” and a top sports trademark attorney by Sportico. Heitner has been honored with the University of Florida's 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law's Oustanding Young Alumnus Award, and named the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. In 2023, Heitner Legal was the only law firm named to Sports Business Journal's first list of NIL Power Players. Heitner's sports clients have included Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, University of Florida Athletic Hall of Famer Fred Taylor, Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyreek Hill, Xavien Howard, Jamal Adams, Nick Chubb, Mac Jones, Shane Bieber, Manny Ramirez, Anna Kournikova, Draymond Green, Terry Rozier, Haley and Hanna Cavinder, and Rick Pitino.In 2019, Heitner was asked by Florida Representative Chip LaMarca to assist with the crafting and promotion of legislation that sought to provide Florida college athletes with the right to profit off of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). Heitner has continued to be an advocate for athlete rights and worked on behalf of numerous athletes and brands, including Gatorade, INFLCR, Marketpryce, and Icon Source, in the NIL space.Support the show
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In this episode of the Rest, Eat, Move podcast, Matt and his Chris dive into the evolution of processed food and why reading ingredient labels matters more than obsessing over calories or macros. Using examples like Wonder Bread, Gatorade, peanut butter, McDonald's fries, and breakfast cereals, they explain how modern food manufacturing prioritizes shelf life, flavor engineering, and marketing over ingredient quality. The conversation explores topics like artificial additives, dyes, seed oils, “natural flavors,” gut health, lectins, food marketing, and the importance of choosing simpler, minimally processed foods whenever possible. Their core message is straightforward: “less is best” when it comes to ingredients, and consumers can improve their health by becoming more aware of what's actually in packaged foods.#WellnessPodcast#NutritionPodcast#HealthyLifestyle#GutHealth#CleanEatinghttps://ontargetliving.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooYR_CL_hEh8bu7mIk8Zbn-v7LifXry-bsMi0SnkgS2oYyI4aIL
This week on the Geekin' on Walt Disney World Podcast, we're lacing up the running shoes, grabbing a beignet, and heading into a Disney trip that started with runDisney Springtime Surprise weekend — but quickly became about so much more than miles and medals. Curtis is joined by three Geekin' family favorites — Holly, Laura, and Heidi — for a fun, relaxed, and very Disney Geek-style trip report filled with race stories, resort time, lounges, surprise meetups, food talk, cruise talk, and one unforgettable green wig. Because when Holly shows up dressed as Disgust from Inside Out for a runDisney race, you know we're off to a good start. Planning Your Next Disney Adventure? If you're thinking about planning your next Disney vacation and some Epic Universe… My wife Margita and our good friend Auntie Judy are the Travelin' Tiaras — your trusted Disney travel planners. Whether you're booking Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Universal, or beyond… They'll help you plan a smart, stress-free vacation from start to finish. Already booked? You can transfer your reservation to us and still get expert tips, strategy, and support — and it's a great way to support the show. TravelinTiaras@gmail.com Or reach out on Facebook Messenger. And right now… there are great opportunities for upcoming travel, so it's a perfect time to start planning. Featuring This Week This episode includes: Holly, Laura, and Heidi sharing their runDisney Springtime Surprise weekend A stay at Coronado Springs and a solo stay at Port Orleans French Quarter A 10-miler, a 10K, costumes, character stops, and race-day nerves Surprise Geek meetups with Samantha, Selena, Tori, Joe, and more Food and drink stops at Le Cellier, Nomad Lounge, GEO-82, Beak and Barrel, Homecoming, and Sangria University Flower and Garden Festival bites, beignets, maple popcorn, and more Thoughts on newer Disney experiences like the Zootopia show, updated Buzz Lightyear, and Beak and Barrel A bonus cruise recap aboard Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas RunDisney, Beignets, and Green Hair The episode kicks off with Holly wearing the green wig she used for her Disgust costume during the Springtime Surprise 10-Miler — which pretty much sets the tone for the whole conversation. Holly shares that she went into the race under-trained because of a shoulder injury and made it all the way to mile nine before being swept. But what stands out is her perspective. She knew it might happen, she pushed as far as she could, and she still came away with pride, humor, and yes… the medal. Laura brings the solo-trip energy with a stay at Port Orleans French Quarter, where she enjoyed a slower pace, pool time, peaceful resort moments, and plenty of beignets. She also shares one of the funniest race moments: dressing as a bee for the Winnie the Pooh-themed 10K and trying to drink yellow Gatorade from a hard plastic honey bear bottle mid-race. That's runDisney dedication right there. Heidi took a more relaxed race approach — stopping for characters, enjoying the course, and making memories along the way. Her character stops included Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Boba Fett, Woody and Bo Peep, and Bing Bong. Some people chase personal records. Some people chase character photos. Both are absolutely valid. The Geekin' Family Shows Up One of the best parts of this episode is how the Geekin' family keeps popping into the trip. Holly and Corey meet up with Tori and Joe at Yeehaw Bob over at Port Orleans Riverside — and then get surprised when Samantha and Selena walk in. Later, Heidi gets her own surprise. And Laura talks about that feeling of traveling solo, making it through the expo chaos, and then suddenly seeing “her people” at Nomad Lounge. That's the heart of this episode. Yes, it's a trip report. But underneath the races, snacks, lounges, and Disney details is that bigger feeling we talk about all the time: Disney is better when you've found your people. Food, Lounges, and Disney Geek Favorites Of course, this wouldn't be a Geekin' trip report without food. Holly and Corey enjoyed Le Cellier, including cheddar cheese soup, pretzel bread, filet, and an ice wine flight. Laura sampled tanghulu at the China booth, maple popcorn in Canada, jambalaya at French Quarter, and the crème brûlée croissant at Gaston's. Heidi had several Flower and Garden Festival hits, including duck in France, Caribbean-style chicken, flan, and a fish slider. The lounge talk is strong in this one too. Nomad Lounge remains a Geek favorite for its cozy seating, small plates, drinks, and Animal Kingdom atmosphere. GEO-82 gets praise for cocktails and mushroom flatbread. And Beak and Barrel sparks a fun comparison to Oga's Cantina and Trader Sam's — lots to look at, some cool effects, and maybe one of those places that grows on you over time. New Disney Experiences and a Cruise Bonus The group also shares thoughts on a few newer Disney experiences. Heidi talks about the new Zootopia show at Animal Kingdom and whether it really fits the deeper theme of the park. Laura gives her take on the updated Buzz Lightyear, including the new removable blasters and the joy of feeling like a Space Ranger… even when the score says otherwise. And after the Disney portion of the trip, Holly, Corey, Heidi, and Missy headed out on Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas for a four-night cruise — complete with big-ship entertainment, shows, skating, surfing, ziplining, and a water show set to '80s music. The Real Heart of the Episode The best part of this conversation is not just the race. It's not just the snacks. It's not just the lounges. It's the people. It's the surprise visits. It's the inside jokes. It's the ride photos. It's that feeling of seeing friends you may only get to see a few times a year — but when you do, it feels like a reunion. That's the Geekin' family. And that's why these trip reports always mean a little more than just “here's what we did.” They're stories about connection. Listen to Episode 668 Episode 668 of the Geekin' on Walt Disney World Podcast is available now wherever you listen to podcasts. Come for the runDisney stories. Stay for the beignets, lounges, Flower and Garden snacks, surprise Geek meetups, and one very committed green-haired Disgust costume. Support the Show on Patreon A huge thank you to our Patreon family. Your support helps keep the podcast going and helps cover the costs of producing the show each week. If you'd like to support the show and be part of the Patreon community, visit: patreon.com/GeekinOnWDW Thank you for listening, sharing, supporting, and being part of this wonderful Disney Geek family.The post What Really Makes a RunDisney Weekend Special? It's the People. Holly, Heidi and Laura – Ep. 668 first appeared on Geekin' On WDW Podcast.
Pod Casty for Me week on This Is Your Afterlife concludes with a silly, serious, thorough, and discursive episode with that podcast's other host, Jake Serwin. I'm pleased to say our internet interactions have blossomed into an actual friendship, and I'm not at all insecure about how much I text him after the bit about "Lisa Lampanelli" he does at the top of the episode. Nah nah nah, c'mon, Jake is quick, funny, perceptive, irreverent, and a great hang. Enjoy the second of these episodes with my favorite movie guys who are also political guys.We talk about: toilet humor, being the sibling of a cancer kid, Y2K fear, depression, artful droppings, poststructural theory, ketamine therapy, hyper-vigilance, the poor timing of 9/11, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Old Guard, the Universal Studios backlot tram tour, another Pod Casty hiking memory, what red Gatorade is made for, his movie recs for TIYA listeners.Support the show and get the TIYA After Dark feed on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thisisyourafterlifeFollow Pod Casty for Me:https://www.podcastyforme.com/https://patreon.com/PodCastyForMehttps://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/https://twitter.com/podcastyformeFollow/contact This Is Your Afterlife:https://thisisyourafterlife.com/https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourafterlife/thisisyourafterlifepodcast@gmail.comMusic by TIYA house band Lake Mary:https://lakemary.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/chaz.prymek/Artwork by Matt Sage:https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsage/
Ravis discusses which players stand out to him in the upcoming NBA Draft, drivers that are menaces to society, and you won't believe his favorite flavor of Gatorade! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Recording Date: May 12, 2026 Location: Capital Region International Airport (LAN) Will Tieman - Play-by-play for MSU Men's Basketball and Owner of Spartan Sports Network Will Tieman is a radio and television broadcaster, and syndication and marketing executive. He began his career broadcasting games for Miami (OH) and serving as Sports Director of WLFI-TV in Lafayette, Indiana. He has created advertising and broadcast programming partnerships with the likes of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Gatorade, Rust-Oleum, Big Ten, SEC, Alberto-Culver, Anheuser-Busch, Grambling State University, Raycom Sports and RCM/Bill Rasmussen, the creator of ESPN. As founder of the Spartan Sports Network in the early 1990's, Will led the effort to bring Michigan State University into the modern era of broadcast media rights partnerships. Will is the long-time radio play-by-play voice for Michigan State Basketball and host of the national radio series The Sports Life on SiriusXM. A member of the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame, Will has received 15 Best Network Play-by-Play awards from the MAB. He is a past-president of the Detroit Sports Media Association and has been honored with the DSMA's prestigious Ty Tyson Award. He is a member of the United States Football and Basketball Writers Association, The MSU Varsity S Club and is a College Football Hall of Fame voter. For Will Tieman's 2023 interview on Leadership Lowdown go to: https://michiganbusinessnetwork.com/leadership-lowdown-will-tieman-he-got-it-a-leadership-journey-of-a-broadcast-legend-2/ » Visit MBN website: http://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: http://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: http://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/
For decades, Gatorade was marketed as the gold standard in hydration.Bright colors. Elite athletes. Performance fuel.But now?They're removing artificial dyes. Cutting sugar. Launching cleaner formulas.And that raises a bigger question…What exactly have women been drinking in the name of health—and what does this shift tell us about the future of wellness?In this episode of Slay, Louise Hazel breaks down:✓ Why Gatorade changed✓ Hidden sugars in “healthy” drinks✓ The hydration myth many women believe✓ Electrolytes vs marketing hype✓ How drinks may be quietly sabotaging fat loss✓ What women actually need for hydration, recovery & performanceThis is bigger than sports drinks.This is about ingredient transparency, smarter fueling, and reclaiming your health from clever branding.Because strength starts with knowing what you're consuming.
In "Serving Aces", Alexandra Stevenson and co-host Hugues Laverdiere talk the second week of Rome. Sinner. Sabalenka going out in the first week to Cirstea in three sets. Sabalenka is off to recover for the French - if she doesn't boycott. The possible boycott of the French Open is because the prize money only went up 9.5 percent. The players feel they are not getting enough revenue back - yet the French Open organizers say their revenue goes for the good causes of redefining grassroots tennis. Alexandra feels now is the time with social media that the players may boycott. Ougi disagrees. The duo discuss the women and the quarters including Pegula, Ostapenko Cirstea Rybakina, Svitalina, Gauff, Swiatek. Alexandra talks about the Met Gala, Devil Wears Prada, and more summer movies coming. Venus is the Gatorade ambassador to look into women's hydration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hour 3: Silver shares his thoughts on Gatorade baths and JJ Redick's claim that LeBron James has the worst whistle of any star in the NBA. Krueg rejoins the show to report observations from 49ers rookie minicamp, where he's impressed by the team's young talent, particularly Romello Height. The conversation also touches on the NFL's competitive landscape, with the Niners looking to make a push in the NFC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 1: Obedience Experiments & the Current Hantavirus Scare Lead-In / Hook • Open with the fresh Hantavirus cruise ship story (May 2026 outbreak on MV Hondius: cluster of cases, deaths, WHO alerts, media panic, comparisons to past pandemics). • Ask: “Another virus scare hitting the headlines — rodent-borne hantavirus on a cruise ship, rapid media coverage, public anxiety spiking. Sound familiar?” • Thesis: “This is the perfect real-time example of how authority, conformity, and ‘trust the experts' tactics — proven in classic psychology experiments — are still being used today in public health narratives.” Section 1: The Classic Experiments (Quick Recap) • Milgram Obedience: 65% of ordinary people administered what they believed were lethal shocks because an authority figure told them to. • Stanford Prison Experiment: Normal students became abusive guards or passive prisoners in days due to assigned roles and power structures. • Asch Conformity: People denied obvious reality (line length) to match the group. • Core lesson: Authority + perceived expertise + group pressure easily override personal judgment and common sense. Section 2: How These Tactics Show Up Right Now (Hantavirus as Exhibit A) • Rapid “trust the experts/WHO” framing and fear-based coverage despite experts noting low general-public risk and rare human-to-human transmission (mainly Andes strain in this case). • Labeling of questions or skepticism as dangerous or conspiratorial (Asch conformity in action). • Positioning public health agencies and media as the sole authority figures (modern Milgram). • Role assignment: Compliant citizens vs. reckless skeptics (Stanford Prison dynamic). • Tie to broader pattern: Same playbook seen in vaccine campaigns, statin guidelines, and repeated “emergency” messaging. Section 3: The Real-World Cost (Your Trenches Perspective) • After nearly 40 years coaching and still training at 63: Clients who followed official narratives saw declining performance, metabolic issues, lost resilience. • Psychology working as designed: Creates compliance and dependency while independent thinking erodes. • Profit angle: Institutions and industries benefit from sustained fear and reliance. Section 4: Breaking Free — The Thinking Man's Approach • Recognize the tactics: Treat health messaging like any high-pressure sales pitch — question it. • Use your own data: Track personal metrics (energy, strength, how you feel) over blanket guidelines. • Build real resilience: Smart intensity training (Tabata intervals — 4 minutes of hard effort) that delivers measurable results without waiting for official approval. • Reclaim agency: Decisions based on your body and long-term outcomes, not external pressure. Closing / CTA • Once you see the pattern, you can't unsee it. • Grab the free Policy-Proof Your Health Checklist. • Question of the week: “Have you seen fear-based health messaging influencing your decisions lately?” • Empowering close: Listen to your body, think critically, and stay in control. Episode 2: Refuting Gatorade's “Hydrates Better Than Water” Claims Intro / Hook • Relatable question: “Have you ever reached for a Gatorade (even the new lower-sugar version) thinking it hydrates you better than plain water?” • Thesis: “The electrolyte science has a kernel of truth in specific situations, but the broad marketing claim is wildly overstated for most people. There's a simpler, cheaper, cleaner option that works just as well — or better.” Section 1: What Gatorade Actually Claims • Sodium helps retain fluid, maintain blood volume, reduce urine output. • Carbs + sodium boost absorption (via SGLT1 transporters) in full-sugar versions. • They apply the “proven electrolyte blend” messaging broadly, including to everyday use and the lower-sugar version. • Recent pivot: Pushing hydration for regular people, not just athletes. Section 2: Kernel of Truth (Stay Balanced) • In prolonged intense exercise (>60–90 min), heavy sweating, heat: Electrolytes (especially sodium) do help replace losses and improve retention. • “Salty sweaters” and endurance athletes see real benefit. • Give credit where it's due — no denying the narrow use case. Section 3: Context Is Everything — The Refutation • ACSM guidance: For exercise under ~1 hour or moderate intensity, little to no difference vs. plain water. • Normal diet already supplies most daily electrolytes. • Much of the perceived superiority is palatability (people drink more flavored liquid). When volume is equal, the gap shrinks dramatically. • Lower-sugar version loses most of the carb-absorption advantage. Section 4: The Better Alternative — DIY Salt Water • Simple recipe: 16–20 oz water + 1/8–1/4 tsp high-quality sea salt (~300–500 mg sodium) + squeeze of lemon/lime. • Optional: Tiny bit of honey for longer sessions. • Why it wins: Full control over sodium, zero added sugar/additives, much cheaper, cleaner. • Evidence: Sodium-enhanced fluids improve retention in relevant scenarios (Beverage Hydration Index research). • Advantages: Avoid excess sugar, customize to your needs, no marketing hype. Section 5: Critique of the Research • Often-cited studies (e.g., small 2008 kayaker trial) have limitations: tiny samples, specific conditions, industry ties (GSSI). • Independent sources (Harvard Health, ACSM): Water + balanced diet is enough for the vast majority of people. Conclusion & Takeaways • Bottom line: Pinch of salt in water beats Gatorade for everyday or moderate activity. Save commercial drinks for true long, brutal endurance efforts in extreme conditions. • Action step: Try the DIY version this week and compare how you feel. • Listener question: “What's your go-to hydration strategy?” • Empowering note: Hydration doesn't need to be expensive or complicated — listen to your body and use common sense. These talking points keep both episodes concise, conversational, and true to your style. The obedience episode leads strongly with the timely Hantavirus example, then flows naturally into practical health ownership (including hydration as a real-world application).
Hour 3: Silver shares his thoughts on Gatorade baths and JJ Redick's claim that LeBron James has the worst whistle of any star in the NBA. Krueg rejoins the show to report observations from 49ers rookie minicamp, where he's impressed by the team's young talent, particularly Romello Height. The conversation also touches on the NFL's competitive landscape, with the Niners looking to make a push in the NFC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome fellow Joy Riders to the Masculine Journey Joyride Podcast! On this podcast you can expect to laugh and smile with Godly men who love the Lord and want nothing more than to honor and glorify God. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Joy Ride. This week, the guys discuss the topic of what defines a man. The clips are from "GI Joe," and "Like Mike," Gatorade commercial. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, Masculine Journey and Masculine Journey After Hours for more great content!
The Rizzuto Show kicks off with something simple — rain. But because it's this crew, that quickly spirals into a full conversation about muddy dogs, accidental tornado sirens, and the eternal question: is there actually a giant red button somewhere… or are we all just trusting computers a little too much?From there, things take a sharp left turn (as they do) into one of the most uncomfortable “what would you do” debates yet — if you see a pregnant stranger smoking and drinking, do you say something… or mind your business? The answers range from “absolutely intervene” to “I'm leaving immediately and judging silently for the rest of my life,” which honestly feels about right for this group.We kick things off with what might be the most aggressively awkward sales pitch in history: a pest control guy rolling up on a Segway, calling people “big man,” and somehow making things worse with every sentence. It quickly turns into a full-blown breakdown of door-to-door etiquette—like, is 7pm too late to knock? And how fast is too fast to slam the door in someone's face?From there, the show pivots (hard) into National Concert Day, which triggers a flood of stories ranging from “that was awesome” to “I think I lost blood and dignity.” The crew debates mosh pits, crowd surfing, and whether filming concerts has officially ruined the experience… or if we're just old now.Then comes the real chaos: a 17-year-old wants to drive to Chicago for a concert. On a school night. With a questionable plan. And suddenly the entire show becomes a live parenting intervention. Do you let them go for the “adventure,” or do you step in before it turns into a true crime podcast?We also hit celebrity chaos, music debates (including the greatest guitar solos ever), and somehow end up arguing about shock rock like it's a courtroom case. Waymo vehicles have officially rolled into St. Louis… kind of. They've got drivers behind the wheel for now, which raises the obvious question: are these cars actually autonomous, or just pretending until they figure things out?Naturally, the conversation spirals into whether we trust robots more than humans (honestly… debatable), and what happens when these cars encounter real-world chaos like emergency vehicles. Spoiler: freezing in front of a fire station is apparently not ideal.“Just The Two of Us” turns into the most unintentionally intense brand showdown imaginable. We're talking ketchup debates that get way too passionate, bottled water loyalty, cookie choices, and one absolutely wild gas station answer that derails everything. From there, it's a rollercoaster of Gatorade flavors, tire brands, movies, sunglasses, and laundry detergent — because apparently this is what peak competition looks like now.Things escalate when energy drinks divide the room (Red Bull vs. Monster turns into a full-on identity crisis), yogurt brands confuse everyone over the age of 12, and a toilet paper debate somehow becomes personal. By the time mayonnaise brands hit the table, it's less of a game and more of a psychological breakdown.This comedy podcast is everything you expect from The Rizzuto Show — loud opinions, questionable logic, accidental comedy gold, and just enough real-world relevance to make you wonder if we're all doomed… or just entertained on the way down.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/RizzShow11 felony counts: Florida woman accused of running over, killing baby ducklingsFlorida man confesses to killing, eating his pet peacocks after dispute with neighbor, court records showThermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars And Bottles—Check If Yours Are AffectedAmazon driver caught in vile act outside of customer's SoCal homeBetween Life And Death—Waymo Robotaxis Are Blocking Emergency VehiclesDietitians Explain What ‘Fart Salad' Really Does to Your GutSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This comedy podcast episode kicks off with the future literally driving past us — Waymo vehicles have officially rolled into St. Louis… kind of. They've got drivers behind the wheel for now, which raises the obvious question: are these cars actually autonomous, or just pretending until they figure things out?Naturally, the conversation spirals into whether we trust robots more than humans (honestly… debatable), and what happens when these cars encounter real-world chaos like emergency vehicles. Spoiler: freezing in front of a fire station is apparently not ideal.Then things get even weirder — robot-made sushi enters the chat. Is it good? Is it AI? Is anyone qualified to answer that question? Not really, but that doesn't stop the crew from confidently discussing it anyway.And then… the real chaos begins.“Just The Two of Us” turns into the most unintentionally intense brand showdown imaginable. We're talking ketchup debates that get way too passionate, bottled water loyalty, cookie choices, and one absolutely wild gas station answer that derails everything. From there, it's a rollercoaster of Gatorade flavors, tire brands, movies, sunglasses, and laundry detergent — because apparently this is what peak competition looks like now.Things escalate when energy drinks divide the room (Red Bull vs. Monster turns into a full-on identity crisis), yogurt brands confuse everyone over the age of 12, and a toilet paper debate somehow becomes personal. By the time mayonnaise brands hit the table, it's less of a game and more of a psychological breakdown.This comedy podcast is everything you expect from The Rizzuto Show — loud opinions, questionable logic, accidental comedy gold, and just enough real-world relevance to make you wonder if we're all doomed… or just entertained on the way down.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/RizzShowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
https://slasrpodcast.com/ Welcome to episode 231 of the sounds like a search and rescue podcast. This week we are joined by our friend Dann Van Der Vliet. Dan is an accomplished hiker focusing on the entire northeast region and brings a lot of knowledge not only in the White mountains but across Vermont and the Adirondacks. He has put together some notes to compare the Adirondacks to the Whites so we will get to know Dann and learn about the Adirondacks. Plus, a recap of the live Mountain Wanderer show from last week, recapping the 4000 Footer Awards Ceremony, Mike has a game to play for Nick and Dann, Spring weather with search and rescue calls over the weekend on Mt. Washington, Rocky Branch Trail and Falling Waters, Breaking Dave Shits news - an update on his Appalachian Trail progress including ponies, NH news including Ice Out, Squam Trail updates, tips for mud season and river crossings, national news, plus gear talk, North Carolina talk, a music minute, dad jokes, recent hikes on Greylock, Moosilauke, Blue Hills, and Bald Peak/Kinsmans Join the SLASR Podcast 48 Peaks Team on June 13 to hike Mount Adams Topics Well Dann Marathon Monday recap Live show at Mountain Wanderer - Thanks Again! AMC Four Thousand Footer Award Ceremony Dave Shits - AT progress update NH News - Ice Out on Winnipesaukee, Squam trails reopened Mud Season Tips High Water crossing tips National News - Nova Scotia hiking ban, Gatorade dyes Moose Roadkill and the strange culture of road kill collectors Gear Talk and North Carolina adventures Guest of the Week - Dann Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card 48 Peaks website Nick's Instagram Ice out is official Squam trails reopen on April 17th, after mudseason closure Mud season hiking tips High water crossing tips Nova Scotia hiking ban ruled unconstitutional Gatorade switches to plant-based dyes after pressure from administration After totaling their car, Laramie couple returns to find someone stole their moose roadkill. Ultraprocessed foods turning people's thoughts into marbled steak Drone neutralizer Hyperlite Waypoint 35 New trekking poles for Nick new umbrella from gossamer gear - 5.8 ozs Hoka Speedgoats, O.V. Yonders. Sponsors, Friends and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer Open for new members Three Mass. Hikers Rescued from Falling Waters Trail - 4/17 Two Hikers Rescued from Mount Washington - 4/18 Lost Hiker on the Rocky Branch Trail - 4/20 Unprepared Hikers assisted on Mount Monadnock - 4/10 Injured Hiker on Mount Chocorua - 4/18
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In this episode of Next in Media, Mike Shields sits down with Andrew Yaffe, CEO of Dude Perfect, to talk about how the iconic trick-shot brand has evolved into one of the most diversified properties in digital media. Eighteen months into the role after a long run at the NBA, Andrew walks through Dude Perfect's three-part strategy of content, products, and experiences — including a 22-city summer tour, middle-grade novel series, new outdoors channel, and experiential concepts. Mike and Andrew dig into why Dude Perfect now looks more like a sports league than a creator business, what made their Xfinity co-created ad the best-performing spot on YouTube, and why reaching the family unit has become one of the most valuable propositions in fragmented media. They also cover YouTube's role in the upfront, the long-form content shift, the wishlist for better cross-platform measurement, and Andrew's reluctant NBA Finals pick. Key Highlights
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. completed his whirlwind tour of House and Senate committees this week, ostensibly to promote President Donald Trump's budget proposal for his department but also to answer for some of his more controversial positions, particularly on vaccines. Meanwhile, Trump signed an executive order to facilitate the use of hallucinogens to treat mental health conditions and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended a decades-old policy requiring members of the military to get annual flu shots. Sheryl Gay Stolberg of The New York Times, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Victoria Knight of Bloomberg Government join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, in the latest installment of our “How Would You Fix It?” series, Rovner interviews doctor, author, and Harvard public health professor David Blumenthal about his ideas for making the health system work better. Visit our website for a transcript of this episode.Plus for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: The Washington Post's “KitKat, Gatorade or granola bars? What's banned under new SNAP rules is mixed,” by Rachel Roubein. Sheryl Gay Stolberg: Politico's “Trump's surgeon general pick faces mounting GOP opposition,” by Amanda Friedman and Alice Miranda Ollstein. Alice Miranda Ollstein: The Washington Post's “Where U.S. science has been hit hardest after Trump's first year,” by Carolyn Y. Johnson, Lydia Sidhom and Susan Svrluga. Victoria Knight: The New York Times's “A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on a Consumer Protection Law,” by Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz.
The future of the Vancouver Whitecaps is suddenly in question, and fans are not taking it quietly. With stadium complications threatening the club's long-term place in the city, the Cooligans break down what's really happening behind the scenes and whether Vancouver can realistically keep its team. This isn't just about one club—it's about what MLS values most when push comes to shove: markets, money, or supporters. Then, Clint Dempsey joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about the upcoming World Cup and the growing concern that real fans are being priced out of the biggest tournament in the world. He opens up about his Gatorade campaign, the mentality that made him one of the toughest players in U.S. soccer history, and the personal moment when he realized it was time to walk away from the game. Finally, the guys react to Chelsea FC parting ways with Liam Rosenior and why the constant churn of managers says more about ownership than anything happening on the pitch. Plus, they hit the biggest stories around the global game—from Manchester City leading the Premier League race to Lamine Yamal's injury and Pellegrino Matarazzo's surprising Copa del Rey success. Timestamps: (7:30) – Can fans keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver? (21:30) - Clint Dempsey joins The Cooligans (36:30) – Why BlueCo is to blame for Liam Rosenior's failure at Chelsea (47:30) - Rapido Reactions: Matarrazo makes history, Man City top PL & more Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:
Jo and Rob sink their teeth into Episodes 4–6 of ‘Beef' Season 2, unveil a brand-new top 13, and debate the true importance of Gatorade flavors. Intro (0:00) DoesTheDogDie.com? (3:16)Reshuffling the alliances (5:25)Gatorade preferences (12:31)Bimbo-iest moment (14:19)LetterBoxd debate (15:21)Transactional relationships (18:30)MVP (so far) (20:10)Worst decisions (22:49)Diabolical manipulation (23:55)Whitest white nonsense (29:19)'Beef' S2: A24iest moment (30:54)Realistic shots fired (33:43)Himbo-iest / bimbo-iest moment (34:49)Best celebrity cameo (36:13)Most cutting critique of Gen Z (37:24)Elder Millennial drags (39:35)Best needle drop (40:40)Best pop-culture reference (41:18)Eat the rich! (45:18)Libbing out with 'Beef' (47:53)Chairwoman Park and Woosh (50:59) Outro (56:10) Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Follow us on IG and TikTok! Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Call (909) 313-4046 for a chance to receive a personalized TV rec! Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob MahoneyProducers: Devon Renaldo and Kai GradyAdditional Production Support: Justin Sayles and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NYC's pied-a-terre tax, NJ Transit's World Cup surge pricing… Both inspired by John Dutton.The most successful ghost kitchen? It's Goop… Gwyneth's miso bowls make $9M/store.Gatorade is pivoting from athletes to anyone, Michael Jordan to Michael Scott… cause LiquidIV stole their market.Plus, the worst shoppers? Work-From-Home Dudes… Their grocery bills are 5% higher.$PEP $NKE $UBERNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Allison sits down with her friend Kennedy Stidham - a content creator, mom of three, and wife of Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham - for a very real catch-up on life lately. From playoff highs to having a baby during football season, Kennedy shares what postpartum looks like this time around, the chaos of raising three kids in the NFL, and constantly moving between cities.They get into building your village, surviving the newborn phase (again), and how she balances motherhood with her own identity. It's honest, a little unhinged, and feels like catching up with a friend who just gets it.Sponsors:Running Point: Watch Running Point S2, Only On Netflix April 23rdNuuly: Just go to NUULY.COM—and enter the code SUNDAY and sign up to get $28 off your first month.Gatorade: Try Gatorade Lower Sugar Today! Available on Gatorade.com and in-store nationwide. Visit Gatorade.com to learn more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Haley Pepper, birth & postpartum doula, wife of newly signed Miami Dolphins long snapper Taybor Pepper, and mom of two, is on the pod this week! She and Allison get into NFL wife life (including why Haley never moved full-time for her husband's career and has zero regrets), what a doula actually does, and the postpartum tips every mom needs to hear. This one is for every woman who has ever been asked "so do you work?" after mentioning her husband plays in the NFL.Sponsors: Quince: Go to Quince.com/sunday for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Nutrafol: See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code SUNDAYGatorade: Try Gatorade Lower Sugar Today! Available on Gatorade.com and in-store nationwide. Visit Gatorade.com to learn more. Marley Spoon: This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/sunday for up to 25 FREE meals! That's right… up to 25 FREE meals with Marley Spoon. That's MarleySpoon.com/offer/sunday for up to 25 FREE mealsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.