Podcasts about Geeking Out

  • 100PODCASTS
  • 306EPISODES
  • 1h 4mAVG DURATION
  • 1MONTHLY NEW EPISODE
  • May 26, 2025LATEST
Geeking Out

POPULARITY

20172018201920202021202220232024


Best podcasts about Geeking Out

Latest podcast episodes about Geeking Out

The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs
Finding Success In Anything You Do In Life | Chris Lytle and Matt Serra

The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 83:29 Transcription Available


Memorial Day Re-Release Bonus episode with Chris Lytle and Matt Serra!  Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Chris "Lights Out" Lytle!  A former firefighter, UFC veteran, politician, author, podcast host and Bare Knuckle fighter and commentator as well as liquor connoisseur. Fighting out of Indiana he has spent time bringing people TO consciousness as a firefighter and spent many nights also knocking them unconscious in the ring and the cage for years earning himself the nickname "Lights Out!" He has hit the highest levels in the sport becoming a finalist on the The ultimate fighter and has gone toe to toe with the biggest names to fight in the UFC as well as being the first fighter to win all three bonuses including  Fight of the Night five times and Submission of the Night: three times and he holds the record for the most post-fight bonuses in UFC Welterweight history. He went on after his UFC career to fight and win in the Bare knuckle Fighting Championship and you can find him ringside commentating at BKFC events on most weekends for one of the fastest growing combat sports in the world today. He used his good name, reputation and desire to bring change to the world in different rings over the years including a run at Indiana State Senate trying to bring some authenticity back to politics  and even has  The Chris Lytle Foundation helping stop and reduce bullying, The Lytles Out Podcast covering incredible MMA history with legends of the sport and even his own Lytles Out Bourbon  We get a special addition to the podcast this episode as Matt Serra jumps on to surprise Chris and catch up on their fights and reflect on the Ultimate Fighter experience and catch up on past and present fighters!  Check out Geeking Out with Matt Serra on Youtube as well! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to get better at anything? Guarantee too fail bc if this ✅ Conor McGregors role in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship ✅ How to train smarter as you age and avoid injuries ✅ Matt Serra talks about their past fights and The Ultimate Fighter Experience ✅ How to train smarter as you age and avoid injuries ✅ Ways to stay calm and control fear in stressful situations ✅ How to train for a bare knuckle boxing fight ✅ How dangerous is bare knuckle fighting + More See the show notes to connect with all things Chris and Matt! Connect with Chris: Chris Lytle on Facebook Chris Lytle on Instagram Chris Lytle on Twitter Lights Out Boubon Chris Lytle Foundation The Chris Lytle Foundation On Instagram   Connect with Lytes Out Pocast: Lytes Out MMA History Podcast Lytes Out Podcast on Facebook Lytes Out Podcast on Twitter Lytes Out Podcast on Instagram Lytes Out Podcast on Youtube   Connect with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: www.bkfc.com/ Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on Facebook BKFC on Twitter BKFC on TikTok BKFC on Instagram BKFC on Youtube   Connect with Matt Serra serrabjjacademy.com Matt Serra on Facebook Matt Serra on Instagram Geeking Out with Matt Serra on Youtube   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

1080 KYMN Radio - Northfield Minnesota
Geeking Out – How to Deal with Cabin Fever 3-17-25

1080 KYMN Radio - Northfield Minnesota

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025


On this edition of Geeking Out, Mandy and Cyrus talk about a game called Heat: Pedal to the Metal, and Mandy’s obsession with greeting cards. They also talk about outdoor winter activities, a conversation to which Rich has nothing to add.

Resources Radio
Promoting Climate Adaptation by Discouraging Development, with Yanjun (Penny) Liao

Resources Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 29:32


In this week's episode, host Margaret Walls talks with Resources for the Future (RFF) Fellow Yanjun (Penny) Liao about the Coastal Barrier Resources Act, a bipartisan federal law that was first passed in the 1980s. The law is designed to curb development in coastal areas that are vulnerable to extreme weather events and to protect coastal environments. Liao and Walls discuss the effects of the law, including reductions in the amount of development on coastal lands, the amount of federal funding saved by the government through a reduced need for disaster response as a result, and increases in property-tax revenues for counties in designated coastal areas. References and recommendations: “Geeking Out on Geography: Mapping the Effects of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act” by Alexandra Thompson; https://www.resources.org/common-resources/geeking-out-on-geography-mapping-the-effects-of-the-coastal-barrier-resources-act/ “Removing Development Incentives in Risky Areas Promotes Climate Adaptation” by Hannah Druckenmiller, Yanjun (Penny) Liao, Sophie Pesek, Margaret Walls, and Shan Zhang; https://www.rff.org/publications/journal-articles/removing-development-incentives-in-risky-areas-promotes-climate-adaptation/ “Can Removing Development Subsidies Promote Adaptation? The Coastal Barrier Resources System as a Natural Experiment” by Hannah Druckenmiller, Yanjun (Penny) Liao, Sophie Pesek, Margaret Walls, and Shan Zhang; https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/working-papers/can-removing-development-subsidies-promote-adaptation “Managed Retreat and Flood Recovery: The Local Economic Impacts of a Buyout and Acquisition Program” by Wei Guo, Yanjun (Penny) Liao, and Qing Miao; https://www.rff.org/publications/working-papers/flood-recovery-local-economic-impacts-of-buyout-and-acquisition-hurricane-sandy-new-york/ “Making a Market for Acts of God: The Practice of Risk Trading in the Global Reinsurance Industry” by Paula Jarzabkowski, Rebecca Bednarek, and Paul Spee; https://global.oup.com/academic/product/making-a-market-for-acts-of-god-9780199664764

1080 KYMN Radio - Northfield Minnesota
Geeking Out – Cozy Hobbies 1/20/25

1080 KYMN Radio - Northfield Minnesota

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025


On tonight’s edition of Geeking Out, it’s the Cozy Hobbies show. Mandy discusses her love for these new razors she has discovered, both Mandy and Cyrus talk about single player games and they offer some parenting advice regarding clean-up time. Rich goes on way too long about a TV show he and his wife Annie […]

The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs
Finding Success In Anything You Do In Life | Chris Lytle and Matt Serra

The A Game Podcast: Real Estate Investing For Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 83:29 Transcription Available


Join Nick Lamagna on The A Game Podcast with our guest Chris "Lights Out" Lytle!  A former firefighter, UFC veteran, politician, author, podcast host and Bare Knuckle fighter and commentator as well as liquor connoisseur. Fighting out of Indiana he has spent time bringing people TO consciousness as a firefighter and spent many nights also knocking them unconscious in the ring and the cage for years earning himself the nickname "Lights Out!" He has hit the highest levels in the sport becoming a finalist on the The ultimate fighter and has gone toe to toe with the biggest names to fight in the UFC as well as being the first fighter to win all three bonuses including  Fight of the Night five times and Submission of the Night: three times and he holds the record for the most post-fight bonuses in UFC Welterweight history. He went on after his UFC career to fight and win in the Bare knuckle Fighting Championship and you can find him ringside commentating at BKFC events on most weekends for one of the fastest growing combat sports in the world today. He used his good name, reputation and desire to bring change to the world in different rings over the years including a run at Indiana State Senate trying to bring some authenticity back to politics  and even has  The Chris Lytle Foundation helping stop and reduce bullying, The Lytles Out Podcast covering incredible MMA history with legends of the sport and even his own Lytles Out Bourbon  We get a special addition to the podcast this episode as Matt Serra jumps on to surprise Chris and catch up on their fights and reflect on the Ultimate Fighter experience and catch up on past and present fighters!  Check out Geeking Out with Matt Serra on Youtube as well! Topics for this episode include: ✅ How to get better at anything? Guarantee too fail bc if this ✅ Conor McGregors role in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship ✅ How to train smarter as you age and avoid injuries ✅ Matt Serra talks about their past fights and The Ultimate Fighter Experience ✅ How to train smarter as you age and avoid injuries ✅ Ways to stay calm and control fear in stressful situations ✅ How to train for a bare knuckle boxing fight ✅ How dangerous is bare knuckle fighting + More See the show notes to connect with all things Chris and Matt! Connect with Chris: Chris Lytle on Facebook Chris Lytle on Instagram Chris Lytle on Twitter Lights Out Boubon Chris Lytle Foundation The Chris Lytle Foundation On Instagram   Connect with Lytes Out Pocast: Lytes Out MMA History Podcast Lytes Out Podcast on Facebook Lytes Out Podcast on Twitter Lytes Out Podcast on Instagram Lytes Out Podcast on Youtube   Connect with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship: www.bkfc.com/ Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship on Facebook BKFC on Twitter BKFC on TikTok BKFC on Instagram BKFC on Youtube   Connect with Matt Serra serrabjjacademy.com Matt Serra on Facebook Matt Serra on Instagram Geeking Out with Matt Serra on Youtube   --- Connect with Nick Lamagna www.nicknicknick.com Text Nick (516)540-5733 Connect on ALL Social Media and Podcast Platforms Here FREE Checklist on how to bring more value to your buyers

1080 KYMN Radio - Northfield Minnesota
Cyrus Kirby and Mandy Eberhart discuss new radio show ‘Geeking Out', 12-13-24

1080 KYMN Radio - Northfield Minnesota

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024


Cyrus Kirby and Mandy Eberhart talk about their new radio show ‘Geeking Out’ during which they will talk about various passions for hobbies and fun that people are geeking out about. The show will debut on KYMN on Monday, December 16 at 8pm.

Hall of Justice
397. Actor/Host/Podcaster Tiffany Smith

Hall of Justice

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 53:43


If you are a fan of the superhero genre (and if you are listening to this podcast you might be), you have most likely seen Tiffany Smith either acting or hosting a genre-centric show. She was a host of DC Universe's "DC Daily," The CW's Fan Talk: The Flash and Fan Feast, AMC's Geeking Out (alongside Kevin Smith and Greg Grunberg), Fandango's Movie 3-Some, and IGN's Live at San Diego Comic-Con coverage for Disney XD. As an actor, she's been in countless shows and movies including The CW's Supernatural, The CW's Jane The Virgin, Netflix's Masters of the Universe – Revelation/Revolution, and much more. She appeared in Marc Bernardin's short film Splinter, and is set to star in the follow-up feature film “Deepest, Darkest.” She is also the voice director and star of a dramatic podcast entitled “Curious Matter Anthology,” which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-matter-anthology/id1483545385. That link for Deepest Darkest can be found here: http://kck.st/3YZVeaO.

Weather Geeks
Weather Geeks 10th Anniversary

Weather Geeks

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 42:45


Guest: Dr. Shepherd & the Creators of Weather GeeksAs long as there has been weather, we have had weather geeks. Before we had the radar to see storms from different layers and the satellites to see hurricanes from space, the fascination of weather has always been there. But only for the past 10 years has there been a Weather Geeks show; first starting as a half-hour geek out on The Weather Channel and now a podcast that you're listening to wherever you are! And since the beginning, Dr. Marshall Shepherd from the University of Georgia has been your host and he's sitting down with us to reminisce and regale about the past 10 years of Weather Geeks…Chapters00:00 The Fascination of Weather Geeks02:14 Bitten by the Weather Bug04:28 Creating a Meet the Press for Weather05:07 The Reluctant Host10:39 The Evolution of Hosting16:17 Fascinating Guests21:39 Geeking Out with Ginger Zee and Janice Hough22:05 A Place to Geek Out22:42 The Value of Weather Geeks in the Weathergeek Community24:21 Challenges and Surprises of Hosting a TV Show26:33 Influencing Teaching Strategies through Weather Geeks29:03 The Future of Weather Geeks: AI, Social Sciences, and Immersive Mixed Reality31:27 Exploring the Fascination of Weather with Weather GeeksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Male Chastity Journal

We were watching TV this morning and there was a story about the internet. I've always heard things stay forever on the internet. You hear that when some stupid teenager posts illicit pictures. It turns out, things do not last forever. Lion said that our site will die once he The post Geeking Out appeared first on Male Chastity Journal.

tv lion geeking geeking out male chastity journal
The Thriller Zone
New York Times Bestselling Author Meg Gardiner and The Challenges of Researching Dark Subjects

The Thriller Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 37:24


On today's 185th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times bestselling author Meg Gardner. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including Meg's collaboration with Michael Mann on Heat 2, her writing process, and her latest book, Shadowheart.They also deep-dive Meg's other books, as well as discussing Meg's experiences with research, and the challenges of writing a sequel to a popular movie. A terrific insight comes when Meg discusses researching dark and disturbing subjects, which can be challenging, but Meg balances it by finding joy in other activities and maintaining a positive mindset.The conversation is filled with humor and insights into Meg's writing journey, and as is the case of her third appearance, Meg entertains in a truly engaging way.To learn more visit: MegGardiner.comWATCH & SUBSCRIBE to our channel at YouTube.com/thethrillerzoneSIGN UP & JOIN us on our website at TheThrillerZone.com FOLLOW us on X.com/thethrillerzone, Instagram.com/thethrillerzone & Facebook.com/thethrillerzone LISTEN to us on ALL the popular Podcast Channels like: ApplePodcasts @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriller-zone/id1577303372Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4f5vHVcT6DvXpZJ8nopIAU?si=6823127df7044420iHeartRadio @ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-the-thriller-zone-107694289Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome02:37 Talking about Art and Getting Started03:19 Collaborating with Michael Mann on Heat 205:13 Recovering from a House Fire06:12 Congratulating Meg on Her Collaboration with Michael Mann07:37 Geeking Out over Jeopardy08:40 Favorite Crime Headlines09:59 Talking about Meg's New Book, Shadowheart11:17 Upcoming Book Tour12:15 Praising Meg's Writing13:12 Discussing Meg's Writing StyleMeg Gardner, interview, collaboration, Michael Mann, Heat 2, writing process, research, Shadowheart, The Thriller Zone, David Temple (00:00) - (00:18) - Introduction and Welcome (02:55) - Talking about Art and Getting Started (03:37) - Collaborating with Michael Mann on Heat 2 (05:31) - Recovering from a House Fire (06:30) - Congratulating Meg on Her Collaboration with Michael Mann (07:55) - Geeking Out over Jeopardy (08:58) - Favorite Crime Headlines (10:17) - Talking about Meg's New Book, Shadowheart (11:35) - Upcoming Book Tour (12:33) - Praising Meg's Writing (13:30) - Discussing Meg's Writing Style The Story Factory is an entertainment company representing some of the best authors in the business.

The Subtle Art of Not Yelling
The Art of Collaboration (5 Keys to Unlocking Creative Partnerships)

The Subtle Art of Not Yelling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 15:12


By now, you likely understand that you can't do this alone. Collaborating with others is crucial, but what exactly makes up a great collaboration? What should you look for and how do you go about finding them? We'll share what we've found to be the 5 Keys to successful collaboration and a few “red flags” that you can spot in the beginning to save yourself a ton of time and energy down the road. Connecting with and collaborating the right people can change your business, career, and life…do it right! Chapters 01:14 The Importance of Choosing the Right Collaborator 07:40 Geeking Out and Complementary Skills 08:17 Interpersonal Connection and Shared Values 10:22 Keys to Collaboration 11:30 Finding the Right Collaborators This podcast is your weekly Creative Companion helping you master the inner game, finish what you start, ship your work, and build a brand without yelling; because it's not the thunder that grows flowers, but the rain. Support & Connect Podcast website: ⁠https://subtleartofnotyelling.com/⁠ Join⁠ theboxcommunity.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artofnotyelling/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artofnotyelling/support

YourTechReport
Micro Center News: Expert Tech Advice with Dan Ackerman

YourTechReport

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 18:41


In this episode, Dan Ackerman, editor-in-chief of Micro Center News, talks about the current state of tech journalism and the importance of providing reliable tech advice to consumers. He explains how Micro Center News combines traditional and online storefronts to offer expert guidance. The conversation also touches on the challenges of navigating social media and the intersection of technology with other areas. Dan expresses his enthusiasm for building desktops and the potential of AI running on local machines, highlighting companies like Nvidia and Intel as leaders in AI development. The episode wraps up with a discussion of Micro Center News' future plans. Takeaways Micro Center News aims to provide reliable tech advice and consumer news. The tech journalism space continues to grow, and there is room for more publications. Navigating social media can be challenging due to the influx of poor quality information. Exciting developments include desktop building, AI on local machines, and advancements in AI by companies like Nvidia and Intel. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Micro Center News 01:26 The State of Tech Journalism 03:02 Blending Traditional and Online Storefronts 04:22 Expanding Topics on Micro Center News 05:11 Navigating the Blurry World of Social Media 07:17 The Intersection of Tech and Other Areas 08:20 Geeking Out on Desktop Building 09:26 Tinkering with Technology 10:05 Interactivity and Audience Participation 11:29 Exciting Technological Developments 12:08 The Power of AI on Local Machines 13:15 Companies Excelling in AI 14:39 Micro Center News' Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She Geeks Out
The Real Cost of Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination with Emily Nix

She Geeks Out

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 65:40


Join us for an important conversation about gender and  the workplace as we explore topics ranging from confirmation bias to gender-based violence and the subtleties of power gap relationships. Our guest is Emily Nix, Assistant Professor of Finance and Business at the USC Marshall School of Business and a labor economist who studies the economic impacts of violence against women, the gender income gap, inequality, and human capital accumulation. Her research and expertise have been featured in the Economist, the Guardian, the Financial Times, NPR, and more. We talk about her research on violence against women at work, the impact of Dobbs on job applications to companies offering abortion travel benefits, and more. We discuss her research on violence against women at work, the complexities of workplace romances, the impact of power dynamics on career trajectories, and the cultural reflections of these issues as portrayed in popular media. We also talk about reproductive rights in the US and their influence on businesses, the evolution of the field of economics, particularly in gender-focused research, and more!You can find Emily at https://sites.google.com/site/emilyenix/ and https://twitter.com/EmilyNix100 Episode Chapters:(0:00:06) - Navigating Confirmation Bias in the WorkplaceWe address confirmation bias in the workplace and offer insight on navigating bias from authority figures.(0:11:33) - Exploring Workplace Violence and Gender DynamicsEconomics and social issues intersect, examining gender inequality, violence, and harassment in the workplace and their economic impact.(0:17:26) - Power Gap Relationships in the WorkplacePower gap romances in the workplace, gendered dynamics, and potential impact on career advancement and earnings.(0:25:24) - Workplace Relationships and Gender DynamicsWorkplace relationships, retention effects, power dynamics, harassment, and cultural reflections are discussed in this chapter.(0:33:10) - Exploring Same-Sex Couples and Workplace DynamicsNature's dynamics of same-sex couples and workplace dating, using Finnish data to study violence against women and global relevance.(0:37:14) - Addressing Violence Against Women FindingsWorkplace violence, economic costs of rape, unemployment outcomes, gender dynamics, criminal justice, economic opportunities, and addressing violence against women.(0:47:08) - Impact of Reproductive Rights on BusinessesCorporate stances on political and social issues, gender, political polarization, and reproductive rights have repercussions on workplace culture and healthcare provision.(0:55:47) - Changing Economics and Gender LandscapeGoldin's work on gender economics aims to influence policy and improve outcomes for violence, harassment, and workplace issues.(1:00:55) - Geeking Out and Book vs Show DebateGeeking out over "Lessons in Chemistry," following Emily Nix on Twitter, and her focus on economics research. Visit us at shegeeksout.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone!

The Dive Table
Is Scuba Diving Still Special? | S3E01

The Dive Table

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 73:02


Welcome to Season 3 of The Dive Table Podcast, introducing Sarah Miller from Azul Unlimited!As per tradition, the inaugural episode of each season brings up the question, 'Is Scuba Diving Still Special, and Why?'In this episode, Jay and Sarah reflect on the past year and how diving has brought them closer to their communities. They also explore the sense of connection and awe that diving provides, as well as the importance of preserving the underwater world. The conversation highlights the team and community aspect of diving, as well as the continuous learning process involved in the sport. Overall, diving is seen as a way to connect with nature, build relationships, and experience the wild. They highlight the importance of engaging in conversations, learning from others, and being open to different perspectives. They also explore the evolution of diving philosophy and the diversity of training and belief systems in the diving community. The conversation emphasizes the need for inclusivity and the importance of diversifying the scuba diving community. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the New Season03:11 Is Scuba Diving Special? Reflection on the Past Year16:50 The Importance of Community in Diving23:43 Diving as a Connection and Catalyst for Building Community27:02 The Team and Community Aspect of Diving29:15 Diving as a Connection to the Wild and Clarity of Mind35:27 Personal Experiences of Awe-Inspiring Dives41:10 The Unearthed Wagon Wheel and the King Tides43:26 Geeking Out on Diving Gear and the Never-Ending Learning Process44:52 The Value of Learning and Community46:17 Different Approaches and Opinions in Diving47:44 The Evolution of Diving Philosophy48:34 The Meaning of 'Stroke' in Diving50:48 Understanding Different Training and Belief Systems52:40 Embracing Different Perspectives in Diving55:37 The Importance of Effective Communication Underwater57:53 Diversifying the Scuba Diving Community01:00:07 Expanding the Narrative of Scuba Diving01:04:05 The Journey of Self-Discovery in Scuba Diving01:07:05 The Passion and Purpose of the Podcast01:10:00 Engaging with the Dive Table CommunityIf you enjoyed this episode and want to be a part of this growing community, you can join us in a couple of ways: Subscribe to the podcast so you get notified when new episodes drop.Leave a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts;Send the link to the show The Dive Table to a dive buddy, your dive team, or your last scuba instructor, or anybody you want to get hooked on scuba.Share your thoughts with us by leaving us a voicemail here on our website or Say Howdy!Visit Jay at Gardner UnderwaterAlso visit us at Fish Dive Surf, Inc., for big picture conservation news in the fishing, diving and surfing communities. Visit Azulunlimited.com to find out more!

Awkward Conversations
Awkward but Essential: Having 'The Talk' About Substances

Awkward Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 40:08


In Episode 20 of Awkward Conversations, hosts Jodie Sweetin and Amy McCarthy tackle a crucial and often challenging topic: having 'The Talk' about drugs with kids. Joined by a diverse panel of guests, including Dr. Gary Kirkilas, a dedicated pediatrician, Ray Lozano, a dynamic youth drug use prevention expert with a knack for blending education and entertainment, Alisan Porter, a multifaceted musician and former winner of "The Voice, and Greg Grunberg, an actor, host, and dedicated advocate.  The discussion delves into the critical aspects of addressing drug use with children and teenagers. The conversations explore various facets of drug discussions, emphasizing the importance of starting early and maintaining an ongoing conversation rather than one daunting 'big talk.' They discuss the impact of legalization, the desensitization of kids to drugs, and the startling statistics surrounding drug use among youth. The conversation also touches on practical tips, such as the importance of mealtime discussions and avoiding accusatory questions. The episode stresses the need for parents to be informed and provides valuable resources, such as websites like “Just Think Twice” and "Get Smart About Drugs," to empower both kids and adults. Throughout the episode, they stress the importance of intentionality, understanding, and maintaining trust in parent-child relationships. They conclude with a reminder any child could need the guidance and support, emphasizing the role of informed parents and adults in steering young lives away from the dangers of drug use.   Key Takeaways: Start early and maintain ongoing conversations about drugs use with kids rather than having one intimidating 'big talk.' Consider the impact of legalization and the desensitization of kids to drugs in today's society. Use practical tips like mealtime discussions and avoiding accusatory questions when discussing drugs with kids. Provide valuable resources like websites such as “Just Think Twice” and "Get Smart About Drugs" to empower both children and adults. Emphasize the importance of intentionality, understanding, and maintaining trust in parent-child relationships to address drug use effectively.   Jodie Sweetin is an actress, author, and advocate, best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on the iconic sitcom "Full House" and its sequel "Fuller House". In 2009 she penned her memoir, "unSweetined", which chronicles her journey through addiction and into recovery. With her frank and open approach, Jodie has emerged as a compelling speaker and advocate who now seeks to use her platform and experiences to educate others and reduce the stigma associated with addiction and recovery. @jodiesweetin Amy McCarthy, LICSW, is a Director of Clinical Social Work at Boston Children's Hospital's Division of Addiction Medicine. She has been working in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program since 2019. @amymccarthylicsw Dr. Gary Kirkilas is a general pediatrician with a unique practice. His office is a 40 foot mobile medical unit that travels to various homeless shelters in Phoenix providing free medical care to families. He serves as a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, giving commentary on trending pediatric issues in the media. As a spokesperson, he is often called to speak on the effects of cannabis advertising on children as well as advocate for more mental health access. He and his lovely wife have four wonderful (most of the time) children and one dachshund. @dr_gary_kirkilas Ray Lozano, since 1986, has been a dynamic force in youth drug prevention, captivating audiences from Alaska to Florida, and even internationally in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda. With the rare ability to blend education and entertainment seamlessly, Ray's long-standing success is evident through his return engagements at numerous schools nationwide, some spanning over 30 years. His unique talent for transforming seemingly dull drug and alcohol prevention information into a captivating and humorous experience has earned him the title of a true "comedian," with performances at renowned venues like the Improv in Hollywood and Ontario, CA. Ray's journey began with a profound realization of the devastating impact of addiction on young adults during his time at the Teen Challenge Ministry Institute, driving him to dedicate his career to youth prevention. As a vice principal and educator, he pioneered family-oriented, drug-free programs, understanding schools' commitment to their students' well-being. Furthermore, his role as a program specialist at a prestigious trauma hospital in Southern California equipped him with the expertise to educate and empower adolescents aged 14-18 about the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse. Ray's extensive experience culminated in his current role as a certified Prevention Specialist and drug & alcohol counselor in California, cementing his commitment to creating a brighter, drug-free future for the youth. @preventionplus_you Alisan Porter is breaking free of all expectations – and that independent streak carried over into her latest album, Pink Cloud. The Los Angeles musician recorded the project live in Nashville, capturing the throwback vibe of her favorite albums from groundbreaking female artists such as Brandi Carlile, Patty Griffin, Janis Joplin and Bonnie Raitt. Porter co-wrote every song on Pink Cloud, drawing on Americana, Country and R&B/Soul influences as well as the personal milestones on her journey. As a child in Massachusetts, she won Star Search and soon relocated to Los Angeles. She landed roles in films like Curly Sue and Parenthood then made her Broadway debut in Footloose and played Bebe Bensonheimer in the revival of A Chorus Line in 2005. Not long after that, a friend submitted her to The Voice without telling her – a surprise move that opened the door for the next phase of her career. Making an intentional decision to turn her creative energies to music, Porter accepted the offer to appear on the show – and ultimately won the competition in 2016. Since then, Alisan has been writing and performing all around the world. She has shared the stage with incredible artists such as Christina Aguilera, Adam Lambert, Toby Keith, Cole Swindell, and many others. She has released three albums and written songs for artists such as Alison Krauss, Adam Lambert and the Veronica's. Now Porter spends time coaching young singers, songwriting, recording and raising her three beautiful children. @iam_alisanporter Greg Grunberg is best known for his role as X-wing pilot Snap Wexley in “STAR WARS”, as well as “STAR TREK”, “A STAR IS BORN” and alongside Al Pacino in the Barry Levinson film ‘PATERNO.' In addition to his many memorable series regular roles on shows “HEROES”, “CASTLE ROCK”, “LOST”, “ALIAS” and “FELICITY”. Currently, Grunberg stars alongside Kevin Smith in the cult classic “MAX RELOAD & THE NETHER BLASTERS” as well as the much beloved “BIG ASS SPIDER”. Greg has written pilots & films and co-wrote the graphic novel series “DREAM JUMPER” for Scholastic. Book 2 is available everywhere now. Grunberg hosted and produced alongside Kevin Smith the pop-culture talk show “GEEKING OUT” for AMC and currently is a staple on the popular game show “25 WORDS OR LESS”. He has a few podcasts “TALK ABOUT IT”, “VESTED INTEREST”, & “AN ACTOR, COMEDIAN & A MUSICIAN WALK INTO A BAR”. Currently he is shooting his popular YouTube series “THE CAREGIVER“ for the Epilepsy community. As a drummer, Grunberg started his celebrity rock band “THE ACTION FIGURES“ (TheActionFiguresBand.com) with fellow actors Jesse Spencer, Adrian Pasdar, Jack Coleman, and Scott Grimes benefiting TalkAboutIt.org, his foundation to raise awareness for people with Epilepsy as his eldest son has the condition. Grunberg has been voted one of the most interesting actors to follow on Twitter & IG. @greggrunberg   Resources/Links Get Smart About Drugs Growing Up Drug Free: A Parent's Guide to Substance Use Prevention One Pill Could Kill SAMHSA | Help and Treatment   DEA Website DEA on Instagram DEA on Twitter DEA on Facebook DEA YouTube   Elks Kid Zone Website Elks Drug Awareness Program Website Elks DAP on Twitter Elks DAP on Facebook Elks DAP on YouTube   Jodie Sweetin's Links Jodie's Instagram Jodie's TikTok   Amy McCarthy's Links Amy's Instagram Boston Children's Hospital Instagram Boston Children's Hospital Addiction Medicine   Gary Kirkilas's Links Gary's Twitter Gary's Instagram Gary's YouTube Gary's Facebook Gary's Website Healthy Children Website   Ray Lozano's Links Ray's Instagram Ray's TikTok Ray's YouTube Ray's Website   Alisan Porter's Links Alisan's Instagram Alisan's TikTok Alisan's Website   Greg Grunberg's Links Greg's Instagram Greg's Twitter Talk About It Website

Talkin with Topher
TwT #193 | Remember Global Cooling | Tesla cyber truck races Porcha 911 whiling towing Porcha 911

Talkin with Topher

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 41:03


(Discount Code TOPHER for 10% OFF at Check out) (00:15:14) ⁠⁠https://slowdownclothing.bigcartel.com/⁠⁠  Hats, T-Shirts and so much more. https://www.instagram.com/slowdownclothingkids/https://www.instagram.com/slowdownclothing/ Official Email talkinwithtopher@gmail.com Topher's Social Media (linktr.ee) ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/talkinwithtopher⁠⁠ (instagram) ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/talkinwithtopher/?hl=en⁠⁠ (twitter) ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/_conderman⁠⁠ (snap chat) ⁠⁠https://www.snapchat.com/add/cconderman?share_id=HiV14moKPns&locale=en-US⁠⁠ (tik tok) ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@talkinwithtopher?lang=en⁠⁠ (facebook) ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/christopher.conderman⁠⁠ Music By Tyler Crain Follow him on (linktr.ee) ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/grydlynkmusic⁠⁠ (Instagram) @grydlynkmusic (Twitter) @grydlynkmusic (Facebook) @grydlynkmusic (Soundcloud) ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/tyler-crain-279047332⁠⁠ Time Stamps (00:00:00) Start (00:02:56) Geeking Out (00:07:35) Not enough time in a day (00:10:32) I have trouble with change (00:17:26) This is all because of all of you (00:20:10) China's robotics for new prosthetics (00:23:09) Remember Global Cooling (00:29:04) Tesla Truck races Ford Raptor (00:31:35) Tesla cyber truck races Porcha 911 whiling towing Porcha 911 Music Mastering Eric Sauter (Mastered the tracks) Instagram: @blackheart_sound Website: ⁠⁠http://www.blackheartnh.com/⁠⁠ Logo and Album Art Link for Lily's art: Thumbtack: Lily Durocher's Art: ⁠⁠https://www.thumbtack.com/nh/manchester/art-services/lily-desrochers-art/service/420155477233508358?utm_medium=web&utm_source=txt&surface=sp&referrer_pk=420155458886606852⁠ Episode Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JUGKsW0l4I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIhduW-Xd-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clc0fY0MRS8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-8HRFetY_Q --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-conderman/message

Chord Progression
How The Dollyrots Succeeded by Taking Risks for Their Music, & The Reception to Night Owls

Chord Progression

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 57:55


Great things never happened to those who played it safe!That is a little bit of a loaded statement, but think about all of your favorite bands and artists. They would not have gotten to that point if they didn't take a risk.That is one of the reasons why the Dollyrots have been around for so long, and we have the couple of Kelly and Luis on the podcast for you today. On this episode, we dive deep intoHow the couple has taken calculated risks all throughout their careers, that has led them to tour the world, make music, and have a family, with so many great experiences and stories to share (that many young bands can draw inspiration from).The time Kelly handed Joan Jett the band's music, and that ended up with the Dollyrots signing with Joan Jett's record label.Night Owls, the brand new album, and the theory behind why reviewers have called it "Astounding Musical Perfection."Do not miss out on this fun band and fun episode. Hit subscribe to make sure you never miss another one again.Find The Dollyrots Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedollyrotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheDollyrotsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedollyrots/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedollyrotsofficialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDollyrotsOfficialWebsite: https://www.dollyrots.comMerch: https://the-dollyrots.myshopify.comBandCamp: https://thedollyrots.bandcamp.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TrzTUgWQlVRkoVGR0L7jy?si=9ZkazQETT_uk-YAkwvjzzAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dollyrots/75832164Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your order!https://darkfusionsystems.comFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)How The Dollyrots Started, a Long Relationship Forms: (0:58)Taking Calculated Risks Now for Your Passions: (5:48)The Joan Jett Story: (11:40)The No Tattoo Story with QR Codes: (16:34)The Gang Creates Whacky Marketing Ideas: (18:20)Reaping Rewards of Calculated Risks: (24:22)Advice for Younger Bands, the Full Reality: (28:33)The Reception of Night Owls, Recorded in Only 5 Days: (32:47)The Theory of Night Owls Being So Good: (41:10)Geeking Out on Irish Goodbye: (45:15)The Dollyrots in 2024, a Preview: (48:44)Kevin's Final Thought: Take Those Risks, Understaing Both Sides: (54:24)

Arguably Awesome Podcast
The Last of Us is AMAZING! [SPOILERS] S:3 - E:2

Arguably Awesome Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 78:11


We discuss the the TV series The Last of Us, but also the award winning and storytelling video game from 2013, including the sequels that followed after. The great acting from Pedro and Bella. Not only are we geeking out, but also getting educational during the episode.Join the BuzzSprout community!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showLinks, yo:The BuzzSprout Website: https://arguablyawesomepodcast.buzzsprout.comOur Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/572840250885371Our dead AF Discord:https://discord.gg/9cgmQVZEub(Maybe YOU can get it jumpin')Our Insta:https://instagram.com/arguablyawesomepodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=A.CARD's Insta:https://instagram.com/acardtv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Ayrflo's Insta:https://www.instagram.com/arguably_ayricOur Twitter:https://www.twitter.com/arguablyawesome

Chord Progression
How Taking Short Cuts Can Lead a Bands Ruin: Story of alt.'s Rise with Debut Album

Chord Progression

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 69:18


How many times in life were you told not to cut any corners and that there are not shortcuts to success?You possibly hear that many times. And even as it holds true, we tend to try and cut corners to succeed.But that is not the mindset of Daniel from the Australian band alt. On this episode, you will discover:The mindset that Daniel and the band had on not cutting any corners while making the music for the brand new album Abeyance.A theory both Kevin and Daniel have around why bands do not fully promote new music upon release.How alt. really took on many different ideas and experimented with many different genres on the new album Abeyance.Another great Australian band not to miss out on, so make sure you stay in the know by hitting that subscribe button and knowing the bands you should know in the scene today.Find alt. Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alt.bandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alt.bandau/YouTube: https://youtu.be/CWQ6l6DUs8UWebsite: https://www.abeyance.auMerch: https://altband.bigcartel.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2o6toWFM0eynwdOjVJfoSQ?si=vL5VvBCfQD2LO84bJf-vlAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alt/1497697986Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness:Get 20% Off Using Promo Code: CPP20https://fnx.grsm.io/cppFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Intro: (0:00)Welcome Daniel of alt.: (3:06)The New Album Release Cycle, Years in the Making: (4:25)Not Cutting Corners Going from Local Band to International: (13:04)Why Don't Bands Fully Promote New Music Theory: (24:50)Making the Most of New Music Promotion for Abeyance: (28:49)How Daniel is Feeling Right Before Abeyance Release: (32:20)What is the Other Side of Abeyance?: (36:30)Geeking Out on Australian Metal: (43:28)alt. Plans for 2023, Post Album Release: (47:42)Keeping Mindset from Pandemic in Practice for Band Growth: (51:24)Become an alt. Fan: (59:48)Kevin's Final Thought: Cutting Corners Only Leads Away from Success: (1:03:09)Like, Subscribe, Closing It Out: (1:06:29)

Pair of Kings
Investment Pieces and the Dilution of the Streetwear Lexicon

Pair of Kings

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 75:59


So, fancy title. Basically: Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) chat about buying things for life, the changing definition of 'investment pieces' and other streetwear terms, Taylor Swift and Matty Healy, Rick Owens, broke-core, Balenciaga, LARPing, Geeking Out, Duel Masters, and so much more. It's a classic boys episode that you all know and love, so tune in, enjoy, and engage with us over on instagram or in our Discord!Lots of Love!Sol

Geeking Out
Card Market Update w/ Aaron Cordero

Geeking Out

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 65:36


On episode #008 of Geeking Out, host, Jeff French, sits down with Geeking Out regular, Aaron Cordero of Palmetto Cards. The two collectible experts catch up on the latest happenings including:Staff reductions at PWC"The Golden Touch" sports memorabilia Netflix showAn always-entertaining Steph Curry and Lebron James discussionThe latest in the BPX Collective ecosystem - gas, auctions, on-chain v. off-chain and more!Links:Jeff French on Twitter (@ethFRENCHIE)BPX Collective: unites all collectors through exciting experiences and products that celebrate community, creativity, and legacy.BPX Collective Ecosystem: how BPX Collective is redefining digital collectibles and web3 gaming w/ Jeff French (VIDEO)Palmetto Cards on Twitter (@Palmetto_Cards) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geeking Out
Inside the Mind of a Game Designer: A Conversation with Brian Tinsman

Geeking Out

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 47:18


In this podcast episode of "Geeking Out," host Jeff French interviews Brian Tinsman, a game designer and author of "The Game Inventor's Guidebook." They discuss Tinsman's experience working on popular games like Magic: The Gathering and his involvement in the web three ecosystem. They also talk about the challenges of onboarding new players in collectible card games and the different mindsets of collectors and players. Tinsman shares his vision for his own collectible card game, Banter Brigade, and the importance of creating a game that is both collectible and has robust gameplay. The conversation also touches on the social prestige of owning rare and valuable cards and the influence of graded cards on the raw market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nelsons & Nonsense
smallville & lois: episode 4

Nelsons & Nonsense

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 79:02


And now, for the fourth installment of Smallville & Lois, Lindsay passionately (and slightly erratically) talks you through Season 6 - well the first half at least. This is Lindsay's second favorite season of the series, which is probably very obvious to arguably anyone. Side note: We record in different time zones, and Aimee was very tired during this episode. Can you tell?Support the showNEW EPISODES NOW ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg63rbvxOs2FJBxnbJg-9nA

Geeking Out
Home Team Heroes and The Future of Baseball Card Collecting w/ Cooper French

Geeking Out

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 54:35


On episode #006 of Geeking Out, host, Jeff French, sits down with his son, Cooper French, to talk all things baseball. The two "uber nerds" take you on an entertaining and informative journey, covering a variety of topics including: specific players and their superhero personasanalysis and predictions for the upcoming baseball seasonthe upcoming launch of the BPX token and Home Team Heroes collectionLinks:Jeff French on Twitter (@ethFRENCHIE)BPX Collective: unites all collectors through exciting experiences and products that celebrate community, creativity, and legacy.BPX Collective Ecosystem: how BPX Collective is redefining digital collectibles and web3 gaming w/ Jeff French (VIDEO) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geeking Out
Will Traditional Financial Markets Impact Web3? (with David Guy)

Geeking Out

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 39:19


In episode #005 of Geeking Out, host Jeff French introduces his behind-the-scenes business partner, David Guy, whose background and expertise in banking and traditional finance is invaluable. If you've found yourself concerned recent events and their impact on the financial and web3 markets, this episode is for you! Join Jeff and David as they discuss:how events in traditional finance could impact web3 their personal approaches as a response to recent eventstheir perspectives on interesting ecosystems like Magic and ArbitrumLinks:Jeff French on Twitter (@ethFRENCHIE)BPX Collective: unites all collectors through exciting experiences and products that celebrate community, creativity, and legacy.David Guy on Twitter (@Dguy001) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geeking Out
The $100 Million Missing Piggy Bank w/ AlphaTrilogy

Geeking Out

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 54:05


In episode #004 of Geeking Out, Jeff talks to AlphaTrilogy, a well-known figure on Twitter and in the web3 and BPX Collective's ecosystem. This conversation is for anyone that's interested in the world of collecting, particularly in art and antiques, as Jeff and AlphaTrilogy discuss:AlphaTrilogy's collecting story that began in the 90s during his time as a buyer for a decorative arts companyThe importance of provenance in the art world and how blockchain technology has the potential to provide a more secure way to track the history of artwork and collectiblesHow Alpha Trilogy's wife donated a piggy bank to charity that has a private key located in it worth $50-$100M in BitcoinLinks:Jeff French on Twitter (@ethFRENCHIE)BPX Collective: unites all collectors through exciting experiences and products that celebrate community, creativity, and legacy.AlphaTrilogy on Twitter (@AlphaTrilogy)AlphaTrilogy NFT Vault (https://superrare.com/alphatrilogyvault) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geeking Out
The State of The Sports Card Market w/ Aaron Cordero

Geeking Out

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 48:59


In episode #003 of Geeking Out, Jeff takes the show on the road. He's joined by longtime friend, Aaron Cordero, at his hobby shop, Palmetto Cards, in their hometown of Lexington, South Carolina. Jeff and Aaron discuss:The state of the card marketThe ins and outs of running a card shopAaron's experience adding digital assets to his love of physical collectibles; and Their long-standing friendship that began over a Mike Trout dealLinks:Jeff French on Twitter (@ethFRENCHIE)BPX Collective: unites all collectors through exciting experiences and products that celebrate community, creativity, and legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SGGQA Podcast – SomeGadgetGuy
#SGGQA 288 – PJ Podcast – Xiaomi 13, OnePlus Concept, MWC 2023, Geeking Out

SGGQA Podcast – SomeGadgetGuy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023


February is coming to a close and MWC is firing up! We can chat out the earliest announcements from Barcelona, spend a little quality time with the Xiaomi 13, and dig into this concept phone from OnePlus! Let’s get our tech week started right!  Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 288 (RSS subscription links … Continue reading "#SGGQA 288 – PJ Podcast – Xiaomi 13, OnePlus Concept, MWC 2023, Geeking Out"

Geeking Out
The Next Iteration of Collecting w/ Bunchu.eth

Geeking Out

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 53:55


In episode #002 of Geeking Out, Jeff welcomes Bunchu.eth, Co-founder of Forum3 and Co-Founder of dGEN Network to talk:onboarding IRL collectors and web2 brands into web3educating web3 on IRL collectinghow NFTs can tie into real collectibilitylong term collector mindsets around digital assetsLinks:Jeff French on Twitter (@ethFRENCHIE)BPX Collective: unites all collectors through exciting experiences and products that celebrate community, creativity, and legacy.Bunchu.eth on TwitterdGEN Network: a community driven NFT and Cryptocurrency media platform.Forum3: the first-ever web3-powered universal loyalty platform for consumers and brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fourteen Twenty Podcast
Hey Blue! An Umpires podcast for umpires by an umpire ep. 9 The New Umpire

The Fourteen Twenty Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 53:17


A 19 year old, newish to the umpiring game joined Brent today and they chatted of some good calls, bad calls, "Geeking Out" as an umpire, how he got into it and how he wants to get better! Great to have a listener join the show! (and he's a Yankees fan)

GEEKING OUT
Episode 85: The Addams Family

GEEKING OUT

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 119:21


Greetings LTLs It's a SpooOOooky installation of Geeking Out! This week we take the GOCO to the flaming shores of Camp Chippewa. No Steppenwolf did not attack. This is the work of one Wednesday Addams. We're diving the 1991 and 93 installations specifically. It's creepy, it's kooky, it's a little spooky-It's the GEEKING OUT 2022 Halloween SPOOK-TACULAR! Recommendations Gotham Knights My Dressup Darling Morgans Mask Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast
Firsthand Look at Caregiving in Chronic Conditions with Star Wars' Greg Grunberg

Inside Mental Health: A Psych Central Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 23:19


Greg Grunberg has a son who lives with epilepsy. But his story isn't that different from that of someone caring for a loved one with mental illness. Being a caregiver or support person to a loved one is challenging, no matter the diagnosis or the type of care they need. Join us as he tells us about the importance of self-care and how to make sure you stay balanced and moving forward. To learn more -- or read the transcript -- visit the official episode page. Guest Bio Greg Grunberg is best known for his role as X-wing pilot Snap Wexley in “STAR WARS,” as well as “STAR TREK,” “A STAR IS BORN,” and alongside Al Pacino in the Barry Levinson film “PATERNO.” In addition, he has many memorable series regular roles on shows “HEROES,” “CASTLE ROCK,” “LOST,” “ALIAS,” and “FELICITY”. Currently, Grunberg stars alongside Kevin Smith in the cult classic “MAX RELOAD & THE NETHER BLASTERS” as well as the much beloved “BIG ASS SPIDER.” Grunberg has written pilots & films and co-wrote the graphic novel series “DREAM JUMPER” for Scholastic. Book 2 is available everywhere now. Grunberg hosted and produced, alongside Kevin Smith, the pop-culture talk show “GEEKING OUT” for AMC and currently is a staple on the popular gameshow “25 WORDS OR LESS.” He has a few podcasts: “TALK ABOUT IT,” “VESTED INTEREST,” and “AN ACTOR, COMEDIAN & A MUSICIAN WALK INTO A BAR.” Currently, he is filming his popular YouTube series “THE CAREGIVER“ for the epilepsy community. As a drummer, Grunberg started his celebrity rock band “THE ACTION FIGURES“ (TheActionFiguresBand.com) with fellow actors Jesse Spencer, Adrian Pasdar, Jack Coleman, and Scott Grimes, benefiting TalkAboutIt.org, his foundation to raise awareness for people with epilepsy as his eldest son has the condition. Inside Mental Health Podcast Host Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

The No Name RC Podcast
Show #200 The No Name RC Podcast - The 200th Episode Celebration bought to you by TZO 200 Tires

The No Name RC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 158:22


Nitro is the Glory But Ebuggy Pays the Bills !! That has been said at least 200 times now!! We are happy to celebrate our official 200th Episode of the NNRC with you guys the ones that made this all possible. Also big thanks top Nick Hernandez of TZO 200 Tires for their support in bringing you this Pod and the shwag we will be giving away. We also will be giving away some other cool stuff . Thank you to David Isherwood of RCGP for the donations. RCGP UK RC2 Entry RCGP PPV Package for the last 2 races of the season ($55 Value) Thank you to Conny Svensson and House Of RC for the donating the 1 year Premium Subscription to HORC for a year ($60 Value) Thank you to InvisibleSpeed.net for donating a full Invisible Speed Online Course to one lucky winner with a value of $195.99 We will be be doing these giveaways via quiz questions so get those RC thinking caps on and win !! Thank you all for the continued support we look forward to chatting RC with you guys and celebrating 200 Episodes of us Geeking Out over RC !!!  Please keep commenting, liking , sharing reviews and hit that Sub and Notification button on YOUTUBE FOR US PLEASE!!!!!    None of this is possible without you guys having a great and safe weekend of racing !!   We have a new Instagram account can you please find our new Instagram and give it a follow @nnrcpodcast    NNRC YouTube : www.youtube.com/c/TheNoNameRCPodcast   Beach RC Affiliate Can you please show Beach RC some love and the Podcast love by using our Affiliate link here : https://www.beachrc.com ?aff=327   NNRC Discord Please join us in our Discord server to chat more RC : https://discord.gg/2dkeAbNCwe    !!!!!!NNRC Squad Thank you guys for the continued support around the world !!!!!!!   Patrons of The NNRC Thank you guys for the extra support. We can't do this without you guys so we appreciate the extra support! Follow the NNRC here: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/NNRCPodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheNoNameRCP... Website - http://nnrcpodcast.com/ Instagram - @nnrcpodcast TikTok - @thenonamercpc  Email - thenonamercpc@gmail.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/TheNoNameRCPodcast House of RC - https://houseofrc.com/organizations/105 LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/TheNoNameRCPodcast Thank you to the companies that support the NNRC:   Online Setup Course/Book and Set Up App InvisibleSpeed Online Course & Book - https://invisiblespeed.net/ So Dialed Set - Up App - https://www.sodialed.com/   NItro Fuel  TNR Fuels - Nitro Fuel - https://www.tnrfuels.com/   Servos And Chargers Hitec RCD - Servos and Chargers - https://www.hitecrcd.com/    RDX 2 Pro Charger https://hitecrcd.com/products/chargers/acdc-chargers/rdx2-pro-high-power-dual-port-acdc-charger/product 9381TH Servo  https://hitecrcd.com/products/servos/digital/brushless-digital/hsb-9381th/product   Hobby Shop Beach RC - Hobby Shop - https://www.beachrc.com?/aff=327-Beach   1/8th Buggy & Truggies Mayako 1/8th Racing Buggies & Truggies - https://shop.mayako.com/-Mayako Tekno RC - 1/8th Racing Buggies & Truggies  - https://www.teknorc.com   RC Tires Lugz Racing Tires (coupon Code NNRCLUGZ to save $$) https://www.lugzracing.com/   Racing Batteries 1s 2s 4s  Supadow USA  shop.sunpadowusa.com Charge Leads  G Spec RC Tuning Custom Charge Leads (save 10% with code LEFTY10) https://g-specrctuning.com/   RC Accessories Klinik RC - https://klinikrc.com/   Tire Sauce Papa Willys Traxion Tonic cures poor traction! (save 10% use code NNRC) https://papawillys.net   Get Pitted with the Command Module RaceCraft USA (save 10% with code NNRCSQUAD) https://www.racecraft-usa.com   RC Community House of RC -  join the fastest growing online community. https://houseofrc.com/   RCGP World Series of RC  The First Ever World series of RC Racing  RCGP Youtube -https://youtu.be/mLzlVF8VFo8 Website - https://www.rc-gp.com/   Jared Tebo's Shop JTPRC Teebs shop check out his engines, servos and oils - https://www.shopjtp.com/   David Ronnefalk's Shop The Vikings online shop - https://ronnefalkracing.com/   Alexander HagBerg's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY51le0eT4tDmOgtZiAqFsg   Max Mort's YouTube  - https://www.youtube.com/c/MaxM%C3%B6rt   JQ's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JQRacingTV   RC Kevin's Facebook - - https://www.facebook.com/rckevin24  

The Foobar Show
276 Poopdate, Geeking Out, & Music

The Foobar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 78:36


Follow @foobarshow Episode 276 - Poopdate, Geeking Out, & Music (4:20) The Foos talk about Joe C's poopdate and why there may not be one for another couple of months -Josh is a confirmed Catholic -Steph goes to Little Tokyo and gets down on some ramen (25:22) Geeking Out: -Stranger Things first 2 episode reactions -Obi-Wan series premiere - Ep. 3 -Morbius Re-release in theaters -Ms. Marvel - June 8th. -Jurassic World: Dominion June 10th -The Flash is testing well -Michael Keaton in Batgirl movie (1:03:33) Music Highlights: -Chip N' Dale Rescue Rangers Theme by Post Malone -Electrified by Crobot -Bleed It by Logic -Watermelon Nights from 2007's The Meth Minute Give us a 5-star positive review on Apple Podcasts! Get your Foobar Show merch at foobarshow.com SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS -ALF Live Events for all of your live audio/visual needs at alflei.com -Get 30% off on Grassdoor by clicking through our banner on our website. -Check out The Fallen Electric at thefallenelectric.com & @thefallenelectric for music, news, and merch! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-foobar-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-foobar-show/support

Chord Progression
Episode 307: LIMBS

Chord Progression

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 81:34


Austin from LIMBS joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. LIMBS is releasing their new EP "Coma Year" on June 24th and we dive deep into what inspired the album around the concept of loss and uncertainty, along with how the EP's construction really connects us all. We also talk about some tour stories, geek out on the band AVOID, and the inspiration Austin got being on tour with Motionless in White and Beartooth in early 2020. Don't sleep on this band.   Find LIMBS Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whoislimbs Twitter: https://twitter.com/whoisLimbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoislimbs/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whoislimbs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxS5slIoHB50ZCuqE61gZg Website: https://www.whoislimbs.com Merch (UNFD): https://unfdcentral.com/store/limbs/ Merch (Band): https://downrightmerch.com/collections/limbs The Beautiful Coma Tour (with Greyhaven): https://www.whoislimbs.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iXX6v3cFowf2ikYwA6uHX?si=aWKMYzptRx-9CZbt_ZJI2A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/limbs/1281712558   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: https://fnx.grsm.io/msotdrocks USE CODE "MSOTD" FOR 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER!   We are sponsoring WHEN WE WERE HUNGRY FESTIVAL: https://whenwewerehungryfestival.com   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast   Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chordprogressionpodcast   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ   Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk   Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression/id1454876657   Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba   Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/   Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/   Intro: (0:00) Welcome Austin & Prepping to Tour with Greyhaven: (5:07) Coma Year EP & A Lot More than Post-Hardcore: (8:12) The Inspiration of the Coma Year EP: (14:30) Coma Year's (single) Heavy Inspiration of Loss and Uncertainty: (18:45) How the EP Is Already Connecting Us: (23:20) Treating One Another with more Compassion and Empathy: (41:06) Reviewing the Importance of the EP's Depth & A Nail Gun? (43:56) Closing the EP with "Slowburn": (48:48) Geeking Out over AVOID... again & Great Most Pit Moments: (53:29) Tour Stories Around Beartooth, Motionless In White, Stick To Your Guns: (1:04:30) Don't Miss Out on LIMBS: (1:12:41) Closing It Out: (1:17:57)

Chord Progression
Episode 306: The Oklahoma Kid

Chord Progression

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 93:36


Rob from the German modern metal band The Oklahoma Kid is here today. The band has been waiting to get back on stage since 2020, so we discuss their summer festival lineup, their headlining tour happening in October after being postponed for 2 years, and how their diverse sound will create a fantastic live experience. We also dive deep into the process of writing the new album Tangerine Tragic, figure out how many songs a band should play off their new record, geek out on the song Waldsterben (the forest dying song), and why working with a non-metal produced was the right move for this album. Looking for good new music? This is where you should go.   Find The Oklahoma Kid Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoklahomakidofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/theoklahomakido Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoklahomakidband/ Instagram (Rob): https://www.instagram.com/tokrob/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoklahomakidband YouTube (Label): https://www.youtube.com/c/ArisingEmpire Merch: https://theoklahomakidapparel.bigcartel.com Website: https://arising-empire.com/artists/the-oklahoma-kid Shows: https://arising-empire.com/artists/the-oklahoma-kid Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/02Y9YvfIFsX1nG4qPuBbW6?si=PKqt3oEcRryl2gALxaN4gA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-oklahoma-kid/271831982   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: https://fnx.grsm.io/msotdrocks USE CODE "MSOTD" FOR 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER!   We are sponsoring WHEN WE WERE HUNGRY FESTIVAL: https://whenwewerehungryfestival.com   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast   Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chordprogressionpodcast   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ   Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk   Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression/id1454876657   Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba   Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/   Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/   Intro: (0:00) Welcome to The Oklahoma Kid: (4:55) Looking Back on the New Album + the Pandemic Impact: (6:28) The Oklahoma Kid's Summer Festival Outlook & Getting Back on Stage: (11:30) The Summer Breeze Festival and Standing Out at Festivals: (21:37) The Oklahoma Kid's Music Diversity to Help Out Live Shows & 2020 Show Stories: (31:57) Motivation for their 2022 Headlining Tour: (44:00) The Different Process for Tangerine Tragic: (47:35) How Many Songs Should a Band Play from a New Album & Tweaking Songs Live: (51:30) Geeking Out on the song Waldsterben "the forest dying song": (58:59) Working with a non-metal Producer and Listening to the Album in order: (1:06:40) Why You Should Listen to Tangerine Tragic: (1:21:33) Closing It Out: (1:30:30)

Atomic Geekdom
299 Geek Out: Headlines and Obi-Wan & Stranger Things Preview!

Atomic Geekdom

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 73:20


We're Geeking Out this week. Talking about the latest in Geek Headlines and preview Obi-Wan and Stranger Things Season 4 and a little Ms. Marvel talk as well. Join the chat and join the conversation! Find us on Twitter: @AtomicGeekdom, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch and YouTube or comment on the podcast page of the website to join the conversation. And now you can join our Discord Server! Thanks for listening and please Rate/Review us on iTunes!

Chord Progression
Episode 300: JunkBunny

Chord Progression

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 86:58


In our 300th episode, Mac from JunkBunny joins the Chord Progression Podcast. Opening up with the latest updates on what is going on with the band, Mac then gives us a tour through the history of the band that includes getting signed at 16 years old, dropping out of public school to pursue music dreams, getting dropped from the label, and all the lessons learned along the way. We also discuss the band being independent and all of the work needed to be a successful band in today's day and age. A deep dive into Another Summer Song, how Kevin and Mac are connected via Rise Against, and a geek out on Bar Rescue. Happy 300 everyone.   Find JunkBunny Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JunkBunnyRocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/JunkBunny_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junkbunny_/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@junkbunny_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypqM7fcl65vgsCbZ405hMg Website: https://junkbunny.rocks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UdPcvUuTpvrq7flh94PaE?si=y37BkMt9Q5yCws6Uf3vy_Q Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/junkbunny/1479870809   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: https://fnx.grsm.io/msotdrocks USE CODE "MSOTD" FOR 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER!   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast   Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chordprogressionpodcast   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ   Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk   Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression/id1454876657   Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba   Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/   Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/   Intro: (0:00) What's Going On with JunkBunny: (4:27) Let's Rundown the History of JunkBunny: (13:20) Getting Signed at 16 Years Old: (16:48) Geeking Out on Bar Rescue: (24:55) The Insane Rise Against Connection between Mac and Kevin: (27:42) Dropping From Public School for the Band: (34:31) Getting Dropped, Member Leavings, and Going Independent: (38:16) The Travis Barker Story & The Tik Tok Focus: (49:01) Mac Doing Wedding Videography & Using That Skill: (59:00) Checking out Another Summer Song and its Nostalgic Themes: (1:00:44) The JunkBunny Shameless Plug: (1:20:11) Closing It Out (1:24:05)

Triple G Podcast
Ep #11 " Pow! Pew Pew! Bang! "

Triple G Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 103:57


What's going on G Force! The Intern here again with another BRAND SPANKING NEW episode of the Triple G Podcast! This past week we led boring adult lives, but hey, at least Kyle got his taxes done! Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the latest and greatest of the puffy pink protagonist. We gab about the new game, and the Kirby car! Is it good or does it...suck? Master Chief makes his moves on Paramount+ in the live action show loosely based on the game. Is the show as bad as Paramount's app, or does it hold up? Kyle is sick...again. But! He cozy's up to some comfort food. What's your cuisine of choice? We'll tell you ours! What do you do when a neighbor keeps parking their vehicle in front of your house? Find out in Unhelpful Advice! Send us questions at triplegpod@gmail.com . Leave us a review and we'll read it on air! Don't forget to subscribe for the latest in Games, Geeking Out, and Guilty Pleasures! (edited) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/triplegpodcast/message

just Two Dads
Episode 79: Greg Grunberg - Talk About It Company!

just Two Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 60:41


March 9, 2022 | Episode 79 Actor, Warrior, & Advocate, Greg Grunberg visits with Shawn & Brian to discuss being a father to a child with epilepsy, his mission to remove the stigma associated with it, & his non-profit organization. Greg Grunberg is best known for his role as X-wing pilot Snap Wexley in “STAR WARS”, as well as “STAR TREK”, “A STAR IS BORN” and alongside Al Pacino in the Barry Levinson film ‘PATERNO.' As well as on his many memorable series “HEROES”, “CASTLE ROCK”, “LOST”, “ALIAS” and “FELICITY”. Currently Grunberg stars alongside Kevin Smith in the cult classic “MAX RELOAD & THE NETHER BLASTERS” as well as the much beloved “BIG ASS SPIDER”. Greg has written pilots & films and co-wrote the graphic novel series “DREAM JUMPER” for Scholastic. Book 2 is available everywhere now. Grunberg hosted and produced alongside Kevin Smith the pop-culture talk show “GEEKING OUT” for AMC and currently is a staple on the popular gameshow “25 WORDS OR LESS”. He has podcasts “TALK ABOUT IT”, “VESTED INTEREST”, & “AN ACTOR, COMEDIAN & A MUSICIAN WALK INTO A BAR”. Currently he is shooting his popular YouTube series “THE CAREGIVER“ for the Epilepsy community. Grunberg started his celebrity rock band “THE ACTION FIGURES“ (TheActionFiguresBand.com) with fellow actors Jesse Spencer, Adrian Pasdar, Jack Coleman, and Scott Grimes benefiting TalkAboutIt.org, his foundation to raise awareness for people with Epilepsy as his eldest son has the condition. Grunberg has been voted one of the most interesting actors to follow on Twitter & IG. “It's not about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward.” - Sylvester Stallone The Action Figures: https://www.theactionfiguresband.com/ Talk About It Company!: https://talkaboutit.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greggrunberg/ Podcast: https://talkaboutit.org/epilepsy/podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/greggrunberg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ggrunberg1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzBigEQ7WrjBJ4Q-I1l9y6A The Caregiver Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwURcYZFvmI4kgBF87rkwKQfRHLVudox_ — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-GN4T9fkHEVR5R_16w_7bw #GregGrunberg #TalkAboutItCompany #RaisingEpilepsyAwareness #justTwoDads

Cooking Subversive
“I’ll Have The Poison on the Side Please.” Chemicals in our Food (part 4)

Cooking Subversive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 14:57


#GeekingOutSeries/Safety101/ChemicalsinFood/4This post is part of the Geeking Out series which presents data-driven information on food and farming, safety in the kitchen, practical science for cooks, cooking techniques and processes and other relevant nerdy stuff that every cook should know.  This post is from the chapter, Safety 101 and the final episode of a four part series. How sugar insinuated itself into the American diet is a fascinating tale that begins with the scientific community’s colossal error in choosing personality over substance, and how we’re all living with the ramifications of this onerous mistake.The Charm Offensive: Sugar vs. FatIn the 1950’s, two competing theories were being floated on what caused heart disease. A physiologist from the University of Minnesota, Ancel Keys, posited that fat (cholesterol) was the enemy. On the other side of the Atlantic, John Yudkin, a British professor of Nutrition, had a hypothesis that sugar was the culprit.  Ancel Keys was also the inventor of K ration, the packaged food America’s soldiers relied on. When US President Dwight Eisenhower had a heart attack in 1955, his doctor gave a press conference instructing Americans to stop smoking and cut down fat and cholesterol to avoid heart disease, citing Ancel Keys’s theory.  Meanwhile, to buttress his hypothesis, Keys collected what seemed to be inarguable evidence that a diet low in saturated fat was key to a healthy heart.  What came to be known as the Seven Countries Study (which included countries like Greece and Italy), introduced Mediterranean diet into the gastronomic lexicon and became the foundation for vilifying fat.  Never mind that Keys may have cherry picked his data, having excluded France and West Germany which had high-fat diets and low rates of cardiovascular disease. What followed was a bloody battle where fact-based data was not the winner.  In The Sugar Conspiracy, published by The Guardian, writer Ian Leslie describes how the scientific community gravitated towards Keys’s Fat hypothesis despite inconsistencies in data, attributing personality as a key determinant. He writes:“Ancel Keys was brilliant, charismatic, and combative. A friendly colleague at the University of Minnesota described him as, “direct to the point of bluntness, critical to the point of skewering”; others were less charitable. He exuded conviction at a time when confidence was most welcome. The president, the physician and the scientist formed a reassuring chain of male authority, and the notion that fatty foods were unhealthy started to take hold with doctors, and the public.”Don’t forget he was also the inventor of the all-American K-ration.  Yudkin, on the other hand, was of the quiet sort.  We all know who won that war. John Yudkin was ridiculed by the scientific community and when he published his book, “Pure, White, Deadly” in 1972 to warn the public that it was indeed sugar that was the enemy of good health, his reputation had tanked and his book, though popular at the time, languished into near obscurity.So “Fat is Bad” won, now what?Here’s where it gets dicey.  In 1980, the US government released dietary guidelines to cut back on saturated fats and cholesterol. The UK followed suit in 1983.  The verdict was loud and clear and resounded beyond the borders of North America.  FAT IS BAD AND CAUSES HEART DISEASE.  A surge of Low-fat and Fat-free food products began lining supermarket shelves and refrigerated sections.  Eggs were shunned, margarine replaced butter; skim milk was substituted for whole milk.  In Manila, I was using non-dairy creamers in coffee and avoiding avocados.  The thing is, besides physiological benefits like helping you feel fuller, fat is responsible for other positive culinary traits such as a smooth and creamy texture, delightful mouthfeel, moisture  and most importantly,  flavor.  Someone at one of my cooking classes told me that FAT stands for flavor and taste, and while I haven’t found any evidence of its veracity, I thought it was rather cute, and on point.  So while food manufacturers scrambled to remove or reduce fat in their products, they had to find a way to compensate for the loss in flavor.“Knock, knock, who’s there?”  Enter, Sugar Additives.Here’s where the bump in sugar additives begins.  A sugar additive is basically sugar added to food in the processing stage.  As it turns out, sugar doesn’t just make food sweet.  In its web page (which includes a photo of colorful, healthy fruits), The Sugar Association uses candy-colored graphics and dots to depict sugar’s functional roles beyond sweetness to include: flavor enhancer/balancer/aroma, bulk, texture/mouthfeel, shelf-life/microbial stability, fermentation, freezing point depression, color and moisture retention.  Sugar is quite the multi-tasker, and it’s no surprise it goes by different names.  What’s surprising to most of us is how many--a whopping sixty one, according to the Sugar Science page of the University of California San Francisco’s website. You might be familiar with some that we use at home: cane sugar, coconut palm sugar, maple syrup, honey.  And then there are those ubiquitous in most commercial food items like high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, dextrose, dehydrated cane juice (see end notes for full list). Added sugar is everywhere.  They’re hidden in whole-grain cereals and granola, fruit juice, yogurt and baby food.  They’re also in savory food items like canned soups, pasta sauce, bread and salad dressing. The Nutritional Gamble that’s Sickened MillionsAfter forty years betting on Fat as the enemy, we find out that the scientific community, government and health organizations were absolutely wrong.  When the US government released dietary guidelines minimizing fat in 1980, obesity rates in adults were at 15%.  By 2016, 4 out of 10 adults in the country were obese.   In youth, it’s worse. Childhood obesity tripled since the 1970’s and now affects 1of 5 school-aged children.To understand what had happened, new research finally uncovered what John Yudkin had known all along: Sugar is the real enemy.  It’s been implicated in cardiovascular disease deaths. What’s more, the old villain, Fat, has now proven to be not only beneficial, but critical to good health.  For the first time in 2015, the Food and Drug Administration recommended a cap on sugar. More and more Americans are becoming aware of the harmful effects of sugar.  Yet it is still misunderstood, especially in conjunction with the corollary benefits of fat.  Going against an established belief that was imposed on nearly two generations is an uphill climb. Those who stand to benefit from the status quo of sugar-filled and fat-free products will fight.  There will be mixed messaging, further perplexing consumers.  Proof of that is that supermarkets are still full of zero-fat products, but to add to the confusion, new labels have appeared: sugar-free, zero sugar, no added sugar, etc.The sugar industry is feeling the onslaught. On their website, The Sugar Association takes a defiant stance: “There is no substitute for sugar.   With all these valuable functions, sugar can’t simply be replaced by another single ingredient. Its versatility is unmatched—and that’s just one of the reasons why we love sugar.”Actually, there is a substitute for sugar. It’s called real food.Ultra-Processed, The Unreal FoodProcessed food by definition is any food that has been altered in any way, including freezing, canning, or simply cutting into pieces.  It refers to a broad spectrum that ranges from minimally processed items like roasted nuts, frozen vegetables, vinegar, to ultra-processed food and beverages like sodas, potato chips and breakfast cereals.  So as not to get caught up with technical definitions, let me make a distinction that what I will refer to as poison will be ultra-processed food and beverages. Ultra-processed means food and beverages are manipulated to enhance flavor, texture, aesthetics, and nutritional profiles as well as to prolong shelf life. We already know there’s way too much sugar in ultra-processed food.  Besides sugar in its many forms, commercial food is also a toxic cocktail of sodium, artificial preservatives, coloring, flavor enhancers, and a host of other food additives.  You can check out the rap sheet yourself, but here are a few examples from the Environmental Working Group:  Nitrates and nitrites, coloring and flavor agents often found in cured meats (WHO declared these as probably human carcinogens), Potassium bromate to strengthen bread  (known carcinogen in California), Butylated hydroxyanisole (endocrine disruptor).   The list goes on, but you get the drift.  Ditch unreal food. Read ingredient labels.  Here’s how you’ll spot them.Ultra-processed food and beverages  have:     an ultra-lengthy list of ingredients, i.e., probably more than five     unidentifiable ingredients that sound like something out of chemistry class     added sugars.  Remember, they masquerade under different names like fruit juice concentrate, high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, sucroseThe Reality CheckTo commit to healthy eating, it’s important to build a habit of reading ingredient labels.  Start by making your next grocery shopping experience one that avoids all ultra-processed food and beverages. Second,  check ingredients of all food items in your refrigerator and pantry and make a plan to toss out most if not all ultra-processed food and beverages.   It might seem daunting at first because you’ll find most every kind of item---condiments like ketchup, salad dressings, juices, sodas, supposedly heart-healthy breakfast cereals and snack bars, peanut butter, potato chips and canned goods, will have one or more of the offending ingredients we mention.  Though I’m very much anti-waste, if you come to believe, as I have, that we are slowly poisoning ourselves with sugar and chemicals that are hidden in food, you’ll find you can manage a steely resolve towards the project.  It might seem expensive in the beginning to replace ultra-processed with real food, but when you consider the expensive medical bills and poorer quality of life that you have avoided, you’ll find it was a bargain after all.Summary: “I’ll Have The Poison on the Side please.”  Toxic chemicals are hidden in most of our commercial food supply and are a leading cause of disease and ailments in the world ranging from gluten-intolerance to type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. For a healthier diet: Buy fresh organic or chemical-free fruits and vegetables starting with those in the Dirty Dozen list which have the most chemicals To avoid the very toxic glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, buy organic or glyphosate-free flour and wheat products, oats, barley and beans Choose eggs, poultry and meats that are free-range,  grass-fed, organic, sustainably-raised, which have minimal or no chemicals added to them or their feed. Avoid Ultra processed food and beverages.  It’s ultra-processed if there are added sugars, generally more than five ingredients, or if ingredients sound like they are from your chemistry class.**********************************************************************************The 61 Names for Sugar Agave nectarBarbados sugarBarley maltBarley malt syrupBeet sugarBrown sugarButtered syrupCane juiceCane juice crystalsCane sugarCaramelCarob syrupCastor sugarCoconut palm sugarCoconut sugarConfectioner's sugarCorn sweetenerCorn syrupCorn syrup solidsDate sugarDehydrated cane juiceDemerara sugarDextrinDextroseEvaporated cane juiceFree-flowing brown sugarsFructoseFruit juiceFruit juice concentrateGlucoseGlucose solidsGolden sugarGolden syrupGrape sugarHFCS (High-Fructose Corn Syrup)HoneyIcing sugarInvert sugarMalt syrupMaltodextrinMaltolMaltoseMannoseMaple syrupMolassesMuscovadoPalm sugarPanochaPowdered sugarRaw sugarRefiner's syrupRice syrupSaccharoseSorghum SyrupSucroseSugar (granulated)Sweet SorghumSyrupTreacleTurbinado sugarYellow sugarInterested to learn more? Check out companion posts on Cooking Subversive:“I’ll Have The Poison on the Side Please” : Chemicals in our Foodpart 1: Chemical Fertilizers, Herbicides and Pesticidespart 2: And Then There’s Rounduppart 3: Steroids, Antibiotics and other Chemicals in Meat and Poultrypart 4: Sugar Additives and Ultra-Processed FoodsI Cook to Reclaim My Health Get full access to Cooking Subversive at cookingsubversive.substack.com/subscribe

Chord Progression
Episode 274: Audio Karate

Chord Progression

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 65:01


Jason from Audio Karate makes a stop on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Audio Karate is releasing their new album ¡OTRA! on March 18th. Therefore we talk about the resurgence of music from the early and mid 2000's into pop culture, how technology has helped bands schedule tours, and why ¡OTRA! might be releasing at the perfect time. Plus we geek out on Rise Against and I give Jason 3 bands from the podcast he should check out. Why would you miss out?   Find Audio Karate Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiokaratemusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/theAudioKarate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiokarate/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AudioKarateOfficial Website: https://www.audiokaratestore.com Merch: https://www.audiokaratestore.com/product-page/otra Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ElZSmC6H83GFXBUgTOOB1?si=yfIGvayUSqSSzxISJb3-1g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/audio-karate/6187889   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: https://fnx.grsm.io/msotdrocks USE CODE "MSOTD" FOR 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER!   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast   Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ   Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk   Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression/id1454876657   Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba   Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/   Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/   Intro: (0:00) Time to Bring You Audio Karate: (4:02) What ¡OTRA! Contains: (6:40) Unlocking Your Mind to Bands from your Past: (9:00) Why Early/Mid 2000's Music is Hitting in Pop Culture Again: (14:50) Audio Karate Going on the Road Again, and Why We Need Live Music: (20:54) How Technology Has Changed Touring Decisions: (28:47) Diving Back into ¡OTRA! and its Positive Reflection on the Past: (33:13) Geeking Out on Rise Against and new bands to Check Out + ¡OTRA! Artwork: (49:20) Listen to Audio Karate: (58:00) Closing It Out: (1:02:10)

Cooking Subversive
“I’ll Have The Poison on the Side Please.” Chemicals in our Food (part 3)

Cooking Subversive

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 8:32


#GeekingOutSeries/Safety101/ChemicalsinFood/3This post is part of the Geeking Out series which presents data-driven information on food and farming, safety in the kitchen, practical science for cooks, cooking techniques and processes and other relevant nerdy stuff that every cook should know.  For the next few weeks, we will be covering topics from the chapter, Safety 101. This is the third of a four part series.Picture this: an expanse of lush green as far as the eye can see where cows graze in idle harmony. Nearby, chickens cheerfully pick at blades of grass and cow dung for their bug buffet, fertilizing their patch of pasture as they break up the bovine manure and deposit a bit of their own little black gold. The contented lowing and clucking of cattle and poultry accompanied by a gentle breeze completes the sensory experience for this bucolic paradise. Hogwash.This is the sort of fantasy Big Agri wants us to believe when we pick up their neatly-packaged chunks of meat in Styrofoam containers.  And while there are some farms that pasture animals free range like the one above, they are few and far between. Most meat and poultry found in supermarkets never had lifestyles this lavish. Here’s the reality check.Remember that BigAgri is all about the bottom line, which means maximizing efficiency and lowering costs. That translates to beef manipulation that begins prior to conception with cows treated with hormones that regulate the timing of conception so that calves are born within days of each other. The calves spend the first seven to nine months grazing on grass and then are taken to a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), which can be feedlots or windowless buildings housing hundreds to millions of animals.Jo Robinson described in a 2008 article from Mother Earth News:“Upon arrival at the feedlot, the stressed, thirsty and hungry calves are herded down chutes and subjected to a number of procedures, which can include dehorning, castration, branding and tagging. Then they are dewormed and vaccinated against various diseases. A common practice is to mix antibiotics with the feed, whether the now-stressed animals show signs of illness or not. Tetracycline, an antibiotic important for humans, is one of the most commonly used medications.Lastly, the calves are implanted with pellets that contain growth-promoting steroid hormones that lose their effectiveness in a matter of months. Many animals are given new implants of higher potency to replace them. The aggressive use of hormone implants can add 110 pounds of lean meat or more to a calf. Every dollar invested in implants returns five to 10 dollars in added gain for each animal in the six to 12 months they spend in the feedlot.”Meanwhile, the calves are shifted from grass to a high- grain diet to fatten them further.  Remember our earlier discussion on Roundup’s glyphosate being used on GMO produce like corn and soybeans?   GMO crops are principally grown for livestock feed, so everything we said that was bad about Roundup, including glyphosate, will be present in industrialized meat.  Besides GMO crops, animal waste (blood, offal, dead animals) are recycled in a process called rendering and is part of livestock feed. The (barely) good news is, as of 1997, the FDA regulated against feeding cattle euthanized dogs and cats (as well as other mammals) as a preventive measure against mad cow’s disease and other diseases transferred from sick animals. However, the rule doesn’t apply to poultry.  Speaking of which, in a 2012 study on rendered poultry feather meal sold as fertilizers and animal feed, multiple pharmaceuticals were found including Prozac, Benadryl, acetaminophen and personal care products. Grain (not to mention all the other offending ingredients) is not a natural diet for ruminants like cattle, which makes them sick. The stress of being tightly confined in pens hooves-deep in pathogen-rich manure makes them sick.  What to do with sick animals?  Give them antibiotics.  The prevalence of antibiotics in food we consume is partly to blame for the antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria that plague us today.  In 2017, the FDA banned the use of antibiotics used purely for growth promotion, but using it for “disease prevention” is allowed. Where money is concerned, and that’s $111 billion-strong in 2017, the livestock industry is going to find a way.There are other chemicals that are routinely part of Big Agri meat and poultry besides those already mentioned.  This is but the tip of the iceberg.  Europe banned US beef in 1989 due to the use of growth hormones and it’s only recently that they’re allowing exports of hormone-free beef.  However, chickens are still banned due to the use of chlorine baths (used for disinfection) which may hide unsanitary practices.With that said, nothing is written in stone.  In a capitalist economy where profit rules, it’s important to understand how Big Agri can be persuaded to make salutary changes.  It’s rarely because of altruistic reasons.  Consider these recent developments in the porcine world.Until recently, US pork was banned in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of pork. Why? 60-80% of US pigs are given ractopamine, a feed additive that builds muscle instead of fat, which means bigger pigs, which means extra dollars.  Ractopamine is banned in 160 countries, including in Europe due to concerns over adverse effects in humans.  With the exception of Smithfield which phased out ractopamine in its pig production soon after it was acquired by China’s WH Group in 2013, most hog producers use this drug which “has resulted in more reports of sickened or dead pigs than any other livestock drug on the market.”  So even when China lost more than half of its favorite meat to the African swine fever of 2018-19 (about a quarter of the world’s pigs), it still refused to import US pork.  But the vast demand for pork that just opened up-- more than double the total US production, has proved too tempting for producers now scrambling to fill it.  Food giant, JBS USA which holds the Swift and Swift Premium brands was first to blink and announced in the latter part of 2019 that it will ban ractopamine in its pork.  Tyson followed suit with a similar announcement made within weeks.  I thought it interesting the company tried to put an altruistic spin on economic motives with its news release title, “Tyson to Help Meet Growing Demand for U.S. Pork by Prohibiting Ractopamine Use.” But you can read between the lines--- Tyson will ban ractopamine so it can sell to China and make more money. Early in 2020, Spam producer Hormel joined in the fray, announcing it will eliminate ractopamine from their supply chain by April of the year. To be continued…Coming up next in part 4: Sugar Additives and Ultra-Processed Foods      Interested to learn more? Read my companion posts on Cooking Subversive:“I’ll Have The Poison on the Side Please” : Chemicals in our Foodpart 1: Chemical Fertilizers, Herbicides and Pesticidespart 2: And Then There’s RoundupI Cook to Reclaim My Health Get full access to Cooking Subversive at cookingsubversive.substack.com/subscribe

Raised a Geek
41. Let's Talk Peacemaker Episodes 1-4 *SPOILERS*

Raised a Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 78:59


In this week's episode, we talk about the first four episodes of Peacemaker now streaming on HBO Max. We also dive into Moon Knight Trailer Impressions, The Batman's Running Time Revealed and What we're Geeking Out on This Week. Moon Knight (4:49) The Batman Running Time (9:15) This episode of "Raised a Geek" is Sponsored by Anchor.fm. The easy way to make a podcast. Peacemaker Ep 1-4 (15:02) What We're Geeking Out On (1:07:19) Bat-Family team-ups “Robins”, “Batgirls” and “Nightwing 2021 Annual” featuring Red Hood Donnie Cates "Hulk" *SPOILER WARNING MAKE SURE TO SKIP AND COME BACK TO THE SECTIONS YOU DON'T WANT SPOILED* Join the conversation: Email: RaisedAGeek@gmail.com Follow on Twitter @raisedageek Leave us a voicemail @https://anchor.fm/raisedageek --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cooking Subversive
“I’ll Have The Poison on the Side Please.” Chemicals in our Food (part 2)

Cooking Subversive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 9:31


#GeekingOutSeries/Safety101/ChemicalsinFood/2This post is part of the Geeking Out series which presents data-driven information on food and farming, safety in the kitchen, practical science for cooks, cooking techniques and processes and other relevant nerdy stuff that every cook should know.  For the next few weeks, we will be covering topics from the chapter, Safety 101. This is the second of a four part series.In part 1 of  “I’ll Have The Poison on the Side Please,” we gave an overview on how and why American agriculture had devolved into a monoculture landscape of chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. We continue the discussion by introducing a poison used not only in commercial farms, but in home gardens.Have you wondered why “gluten-free” is all the rage these days?  In North America and Europe, an estimated 5% are either diagnosed with Celiac disease or are gluten-intolerant.  Symptoms include “nausea, diarrhea, skin rashes, macrocytic anemia and depression,” and is “associated with numerous nutritional deficiencies as well as reproductive issues and increased risk to thyroid disease, kidney failure and cancer,” according to a study published by the US National Library of Medicine. Guess what it’s largely attributed to?  Glyphosate, the active ingredient in a product we all know: Roundup.Roundup, manufactured by Monsanto and recently acquired by Bayer, is the largest selling herbicide in the world.  Many home gardeners use it to kill weeds unaware that its main ingredient, glyphosate, has been linked to cancer, specifically non-Hodgkin lymphoma, currently the subject of several lawsuits. But that’s not all. A team of French scientists from the University of Caen found that an inert ingredient in Roundup, specifically polyethoxylated tallowamine, or POEA was “more deadly to human embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells than the herbicide itself,” according to an article published by the Scientific American.  They concluded that the formulation itself-- the combination of various ingredients in Roundup, “could cause cell damage and even death [at the] residual levels.”In the US, many farm products have an inordinately high amount of Roundup.  According to an article published by the Environmental Working Group:“Most glyphosate is sprayed on “Roundup ready” corn and soybeans genetically engineered to withstand the herbicide. Increasingly, glyphosate is also sprayed just before harvest on wheat, barley, oats and beans that are not genetically engineered. Glyphosate kills the crop, drying it out so it can be harvested sooner than if the plant were allowed to die naturally.”The use of Roundup as a pre-harvest dessicant increases the chances of residuals, making wheat, barley, oats and beans particularly noxious.  Fortunately, there is some good news.  At the end of 2019, Kellogg’s, the ubiquitous cereals manufacturer, made a commitment to phase out oats and wheat treated with glyphosate by 2025.  Second only to General Mills, Kellogg’s holds enormous sway over farms and suppliers and one can only hope that this will have a positive ripple effect across the industry.  Even if a disingenuous marketing move (would you serve your child a bowl of poisoned cereal when you have an option that isn’t?), it is still a step in the right direction.  However, it does beg the question of how many children and adults were and are still being slowly poisoned by common food items containing glyphosate?     In tests commissioned by several groups including the Environmental Working Group, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Friends of the Earth and even the FDA, glyphosate was detected in most wheat-based products such as pizza, crackers, pasta and cereals.   So yes, your typical American commercial food is pretty toxic and we’re all getting slowly poisoned every day.Herbicides with glyphosate, are already banned or restricted in many parts of the world including France, Germany, Argentina, India, Australia, and in some US cities like San Francisco, Seattle, Miami, Austin and Portland, ME.  Why isn’t it banned everywhere?  Capitalism, baby.  The same reason the EPA under the previous administration allowed  corporations to make our air and water dirtier by scrapping or relaxing regulations that limit pollution.After around 30,000 legal claims from customers who believed they developed cancer from glyphosate, there’s a bit of environmental good news:  Bayer announced last year that it would no longer sell glyphosate-containing products, including Roundup, to home gardeners starting 2023.  That’s a start. But unless it is banned completely, there’s still 280 million pounds applied annually to crop lands.  You can bet a lot of that is making its way into our food system. While the sad reality is that we can’t currently rely on government or big business to safeguard our interests, specifically our health, we are not entirely helpless. How we choose to spend our dollar makes a difference and can influence how food is produced in the US.  Buying organic or from local, sustainable farms is not just a hipster trend, it’s a commitment to consume healthy food, limit the impact on the environment and support farms and companies that are doing the right thing.  If money were no object, everything we buy should be organic and/or local. But it’s expensive, initially. Over time, it’s much cheaper if you consider how much you’d be spending on outrageous medical bills and a reduced quality of life caused by a toxic diet.  But for most of us, our brains don’t work this way.  When you see organic bell peppers at nearly twice the price of conventionally grown ones, it’s easy to chuck good intentions aside and reach for the conventional ones.  I’ve been there.  And, it’s still an ongoing battle with my husband who has a difficult time resisting deals and sales.  Thankfully, there’s the Dirty Dozen list.The Dirty DozenFruits, vegetables and other crops have varying degrees of pesticide, herbicide and other chemical residues based on their particular farming practices. Chemical residues, including petroleum-based wax applied to some produce for cosmetic purposes or to retain freshness, are mostly found on the outer layer of produce.  So eating conventional spinach would be more toxic than a conventional banana where most of the chemical residues are on the discarded peel.Making sense of all this and recognizing that most of us can’t afford to buy everything organic, the Environmental Working Group  releases an annual list of the twelve fruits and vegetables that have the most chemicals in them, and therefore are the produce that we should buy organic.The Dirty Dozen List (aka What You Should Buy Organic)(2021 list according to most toxic)1. Strawberries2. Spinach3. Kale4. Nectarines5.Apples6. Grapes7. Cherries8. Peaches9.  Pears10. Bell Peppers11. Celery12. TomatoesYou can check their website for the full list at : https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/The list above pertains to fresh produce. But given what we now know of the high levels of Roundup in our wheat, barley, oats and beans, buying organic, including organic flour (pasta, cereals and other derivatives) and avoiding GMO products is also highly recommended.Then there’s the Clean Fifteen. The Environmental Working Group also releases an annual list of produce that don’t have as much chemicals in them. The Clean Fifteen (aka What You Don’t Have To Buy Organic)(2021 list according to cleanest/least toxic)1.Avocados2. Sweet Corn3. Pineapples4. Onions5. Papayas6. Sweet Peas Frozen7. Eggplants8. Asparagus9.  Broccoli 10. Cabbages11. Kiwi12. Cauliflower13. Mushrooms14. Honeydew Melons15. CantaloupesComing up next in part 3: Steroids, Antibiotics  and other Chemicals in Meat and Poultry      Interested to learn more? Check out companion posts on Cooking Subversive:“I’ll Have The Poison on the Side Please” : Chemicals in our Foodpart 1: Chemical Fertilizers, Herbicides and PesticidesI Cook to Reclaim My Health Get full access to Cooking Subversive at cookingsubversive.substack.com/subscribe

Cooking Subversive
“I’ll Have The Poison on the Side Please.” Chemicals in our Food (part 1)

Cooking Subversive

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 12:01


#GeekingOutSeries/Safety101/ChemicalsinFood/1This post is part of the Geeking Out series which presents data-driven information on food and farming, safety in the kitchen, practical science for cooks, cooking techniques and processes and other relevant nerdy stuff that every cook should know.  For the next few weeks, we will be covering topics from the chapter, Safety 101. This is the first of four parts.While the idea of pathogens posing a danger to our health is established knowledge-- we’ve all learned about it in elementary science for one, my reference to many chemicals that are in our food system as “poison” may raise some eyebrows.  I’m referring to three kinds: toxic chemicals that go on our crops such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides; are present in our meat and poultry like steroids and antibiotics, and are in ultra processed foods like sugar additives and preservatives. While there’s a growing body of woke citizens, health professionals, scientists, environmental groups and even government agencies like the CDC that acknowledge the toxicity in our food production system, most Americans don’t realize the gravity of the situation for a number of reasons.It’s fairly new. Widespread chemical use in agribusiness is relatively recent, gaining traction only in the mid twentieth century.  The adverse effects caused by chemical fertilizers and additives in our food were not easily identified or immediately apparent, sometimes taking years to diagnose. It’s only in the last decade there’s been broad consensus that sugars, particularly high fructose corn syrup, are linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.      Corporate greed.  The main reason for the use of chemicals in our food system is to increase efficiency and lower production costs (but not environmental and public health costs), which means bigger profits for companies. Big Business loves its bottom line and will do anything to protect it. Large amounts of money are spent trying to convince the public their products are great or that studies showing harmful effects are conflated. Sound familiar?  We’ve been down this road before with the tobacco industry denying for decades that smoking cigarettes causes cancer. Human nature.  Our tendency towards the path of least resistance means it’s easier not to change old habits or question previously established beliefs, despite growing available data that should convince us otherwise.  Plus, it’s not easy keeping up with food trends --margarine was in, now it’s out; wine was out, now in; coffee is…what now? It doesn’t help we’re bombarded with billions of dollars in unhealthy food advertising, brainwashing us since we were children. Sorting through the muck of false or misleading information is overwhelming.  To top it all, we’re not hardwired to be on red alert if we think the danger posed is far away.  Unlike e coli which could make you sick right away, toxic chemicals in our food system are a slow poison and it’s easy to believe we’re okay until we’re not.  Just like a lobster unaware it’s slowly boiling to death (also a good metaphor for why we’re not all panicking about global warming).Knowledge is key.  Stories can put things in perspective and convince us to take action. I hope that understanding how and why America’s food system is in crisis might be the nudge we all need to make food choices that benefit the planet and ourselves, and not just Big Business.Chemical Fertilizers, Herbicides and PesticidesIt’s impossible to overemphasize the danger posed by many chemicals in our food system.  They are not only toxic to us, but to other animals, the soil, the environment. Why the US is able to legally serve its populace harmful food comes down to corporate greed, how big money can influence government regulations, and insidious marketing that’s shaped culture and tastes predisposed to unhealthy food that keeps corporate coffers full.  For a detailed understanding of America’s food system from production to consumption,  I will defer to a few books that have strongly influenced me over the years:  Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser, Third Plate by Dan Barber and Micheal Pollan’s  Omnivore’s Dilemma and Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation.Monoculture America:  An OverviewMost commercial farming practices monoculture, the cultivation of a single crop in an area.  Think of those sweeping fields of Idaho corn or row after row of potatoes.  It’s ubiquitous and you could be forgiven for thinking this is how farming always was.  But that’s not right.  American Indians and other farmers practiced polyculture, planting diverse crops which were mutually beneficial not only to each other, but to maintaining and building soil health. The Three Sisters of Native American agriculture is one such well-known companion planting of corn, beans and squash. Jo Robinson in her book, Eating on the Wild Side describes:‘The Wyandot people, renamed Hurons by the French were masters of this art.  Each spring, the Wyandot women would walk to a cleared field and spread a mound of fish waste every three or four feet.  They covered the fish with dirt and then planted a few corn seeds in the center of each mound. When the corn leaves reached hand height, they planted beans next to the corn, then sprinkled pumpkin seeds between the mounds. The corn stalks grew tall and sturdy, providing support for the limply twining beans.  The beans made their contribution by drawing nitrogen dioxide out of the air and converting it to a stable form of nitrogen that could be used by all three plants, but especially by the nitrogen-hungry corn.  The broad squash leaves fanned out beneath the corn and beans, preventing weeds from growing, cooling the soil, and slowing the evaporation of water.”The function of the beans to draw out nitrogen dioxide from the air and convert it into a kind of nitrogen plants can use (ammonia and nitrate) is what’s called nitrogen-fixing.  Legumes, clover, lupines are some of the nitrogen-fixers commonly used to replenish the soil.  Another popular companion planting example is the home gardener’s tomatoes-basil combination.  According to the Farmer’s Almanac, not only do they taste good together, but the basil helps increase tomato yield and repels pests like mosquitoes, flies and aphids.In companion planting, not only is there a symbiotic relationship between plants, but the diversity provides insurance of crop survival. Blight might take down corn, but maybe the squash will survive. And when planting is diverse, it’s harder for pests to home in on their favorite food. Vast swaths of single crops are an all-you-can eat buffet waiting to happen.But in the 20th century, a confluence of events propelled America and much of the world’s agriculture into a monoculture landscape dependent on chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.     In 1909, A German chemist named Fritz Haber discovered a chemical way of “fixing” nitrogen, which is to produce liquid ammonia, the raw material for making nitrogen fertilizer. By 1913, the Haber-Bosch process was used to produce liquid fertilizers in greater quantities and by the time World War II was over, munitions factories which used ammonium nitrate for explosives, could find a new lease in life producing chemical fertilizers, thereby increasing supply and lowering costs to farmers.In the mid-50’s, another scientist, Norman Borlaug bred a variety of dwarf wheat that tripled yield with the use of fertilizers.  The wheat variety, regimen of fertilizers and single crop cultivation (monoculture) were tested in Mexico and then later in India, which was on the brink of a famine. With the template for breeding high-yield crops dependent on fertilizers a huge success, The Green Revolution of the 60’s was born and exported to many parts of the world, including the Philippines, where “miracle” rice, another fast yielding crop, was developed. And this is how monoculture agriculture dependent on chemicals became the norm in American Agriculture.The Ravages of Monoculture AgricultureThe Green Revolution had noble intentions and was a miracle with its bountiful yields, earning Borlaug the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize.  But decades later, we’ve learned what it has cost us. Forcing land to produce more than nature intended with chemical fertilizers is like me having to put in 70 hour work weeks on uppers.  Eventually, both the land and I are going to self-destruct, affecting everything in our wake.  Artificially propped up by speed, I may be able to function temporarily on this mad schedule. But besides the adverse effects on body and mind (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, you need a refresher on Breaking Bad), I’d probably be an insufferable maniac to co-workers and family. It’s a vicious cycle.  An organism builds tolerance over time, so after the initial productivity, more chemicals are required.Land stripped of nutrients and toxic with chemicals becomes sick and unable to protect itself;  plants that grow in this environment are stressed and susceptible to diseases like blight.  Pollinators that feed on the toxic plants become sick and die. Declining bee population is largely linked to pesticides and habitat loss and in the US, winter losses commonly reach 30-50%. And drift-prone weed-killers like dicamba kill valuable food sources for bees—weeds.  Bees have been in serious decline over the last decade.  Pollinators, especially honeybees, are responsible for one in every three bites of food we take, according to the USDA.  You get the picture.  All these fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are killing our pollinators.But they’re also killing us.  200,000 people die every year of acute pesticide poisoning worldwide, according to a UN report released in 2017.  That doesn’t include chronic illnesses and other diseases attributed to indirect exposure such as in contaminated food. And then there’s Roundup.To be continued…Interested to learn more? Read my companion posts on Cooking Subversive:I Cook to Reclaim My Health Superpowers of the Garden Get full access to Cooking Subversive at cookingsubversive.substack.com/subscribe

Marketing Moms
Marketing Moms Talk: Sales Funnels | MM#018

Marketing Moms

Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 26:47


In this episode, Jessie and Angela are talking about Sales Funnels. They tackle what exactly a sales funnel is and how you might use one in your business. They also discuss the difference between a sales funnel and a traditional website. This week's challenge: Look at your current offers and think about what path you'd like your potential customers or clients to take and how you might be able to create a sales funnel for your specific business.Resources mentioned:Geekapalooza, a FREE 4-day event featuring 50+ on-demand expert speakers (including Jessie & Angela!) - Learn a ton, have fun, and empower yourself alongside our community of inspiring women GEEKING OUT & crushing it online! It's happening Oct. 18-21, 2021 and you can register at marketingmomspodcast.com/geekMarketing Moms Book & Balance Bundle now available at marketingmomsbook.comIf you are interested in learning more about sales funnels, Russell Brunson's book Dotcom Secrets is a great resource. You can get it for free (plus the cost of shipping) at marketingmomspodcast.com/dotcomsecretsSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/marketingmoms )

The Firebear Republic
Episode 85 - Crisis in the Republic

The Firebear Republic

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 72:00


3:40 - Ghost Busters Trailer9:35 – Wonder Women Trailer17:40 – Jon Boyaga / After Rise30:05 – X-men TAS Returning... Maybe?37:38 – Jack Ryan Season 2 (spoilers/review)45:50 – Crisis on Infinite Earths (review/spoilers)

Wellness Speaks Podcast
020: Wellness Speaks with Kevin Schuetz of Koda CrossFit

Wellness Speaks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 71:56


Kevin Schuetz is the owner and head coach of the Norman, Oklahoma location of Koda CrossFit. We talk CrossFit, community, clean eating, and functional fitness in this episode. Kevin weighs in on how he feels diet affects daily life and athletic training, why he loves CrossFit and the the community surrounding it, and why it might be a good implementation for your wellness journey.

The Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 19/08/16

The Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2016 149:29


On this episode Chris, Ben, and Dominic pay their respects to the late Kenny Baker by discussing the legacy that he has left on Star Wars.  Then Dominic chats with Jamie Stangroom (These Are the Actors You're Looking For, AMC's Geeking Out) about his experience working for The Star Wars Show Live stream at Celebration Europe a few weeks ago.  Then the guys break down the Future Filmmakers panel from Celebration.  They discuss Rian Johnson's comments about Episode VIII, the casting of Alden Ehrenreich as young Han Solo, and the general atmosphere of the panel and the culture at Lucasfilm.  Plus, they look at the new international Rogue One trailer and discuss what it might tell us about Galen Erso.  All this and much more! Website:  www.starwarsunderworld.com Support The SWU on Patreon Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Subscribe and Review on iTunes Email: swunderworld@gmail.com Voicemail: 1-410-989-1138 Listen live Thursdays at 9pm EST on Channel 1138