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In der Vorbereitung auf einen Gig sitzen Torsten (Gitarre) und ich (Klarinette) zusammen und überlegen, was wir spielen wollen. Da schlägt Torsten Peace von Horace Silver vor. In dieser Folge des Studiotagebuchs erzähle ich, wie Peace in mein musikalisches Leben getreten ist und woran ich denken muss, wenn ich die Aufnahme auf Angels Dreaming höre.

307 - The Invisible Prime Borrower: How Efri Argaman Is Unlocking Homeownership for 42 Million Americans What if the biggest barrier to homeownership in America wasn't money, it was the wrong measuring stick? Right now, an estimated 37 to 42 million people in this country have the income to buy a home, pay their rent on time every single month, and are still being turned away by the traditional lending system simply because their income doesn't come with a W-2. That's not a credit problem. That's a broken system problem. And Efri Argaman, founder and CEO of OwnEZ, built a fintech company to fix it. In this episode, Efri breaks down how OwnEZ developed a non-discriminatory alternative data underwriting engine that looks at what actually matters: rental payment history, cash flow patterns, and financial responsibility, not a FICO score that can be gamed. He introduces the concept of the "invisible prime borrower": the gig worker, the ITIN holder, the self-employed real estate investor with near-zero taxable income who is financially solid but locked out of conventional lending. Efri and his team are converting what he calls chronic renters into homeowners, and along the way, creating a passive investment vehicle for accredited investors that has delivered 8.5 to 9% annual yield, without leverage, and without a single investor loss since inception. If you are a real estate investor looking for a stable, non-correlated addition to your portfolio, a self-employed entrepreneur who has been told no by a traditional lender, or someone who believes the financial system needs to work for more people, this episode was made for you. With Fund Five now open at a $50,000 minimum, the door to investing with OwnEZ is more accessible than ever. Do not miss this one. 5 Powerful Takeaways Your FICO score is a manipulatable number, not a true measure of your ability to pay: OwnEZ's underwriting looks at the real reasons behind a score and uses rental history, cash flow, and financial behavior to identify borrowers who will actually perform, not just those who know how to game revolving credit. The gig economy created a homeownership crisis that almost no one is solving at scale: Gig workers, 1099 earners, and ITIN holders often earn excellent incomes but are systematically excluded from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed loans. OwnEZ was built specifically to close that gap. Owner-occupied lending is the lowest-risk real estate investment most investors are completely ignoring: Borrowers who live in their own homes have a fundamentally different relationship with their mortgage than investors do. They default only as a last resort, making OwnEZ's loan portfolio dramatically more stable than most real estate investment vehicles. A non-leveraged fund structure can survive the market crashes that wipe out leveraged investors: By choosing not to borrow against the fund, OwnEZ has the flexibility to hold, rent, or wait during downturns — the exact strategy that protects capital when leveraged competitors are forced to sell at the worst possible time. Don't confuse being busy with being productive: The most impactful piece of advice Efri received early in his career shapes everything about how he runs his company, protects his team's personal time, and builds a business designed for long-term balance rather than burnout. 00:00 REIGN Podcast Intro 00:52 Wholesaler Red Flags 03:26 Meet Efri Argaman 05:08 What Is Fintech 07:14 Real Estate Lessons Learned 10:08 OwnEZ Borrower Model 12:15 Alternative Data Underwriting 15:00 Invisible Prime Borrowers 17:21 Property Types Financed 18:36 Investor Returns And Risk 24:45 Fund Structure And Accreditation 25:51 Passive Yield Overview 26:55 Fund Five Lower Minimums 27:51 Wealth Preservation Pitch 29:27 Why Own Easy Differs 30:34 Crisis Proofing Without Leverage 33:30 Karma And Tenant Story 36:34 Scaling And Evergreen Fund 38:44 Badass Book And Route 66 40:51 Advice Drive And Goals 44:50 Systems Success And Wrap Up About the Guest Efri Argaman is the founder and CEO of OwnEZ, Inc., a data-driven fintech company headquartered in Austin, Texas, focused on expanding access to homeownership through alternative data lending solutions. A residential real estate investor since 2009 with experience across rentals, flips, financing, and new construction, Efri built his career at the intersection of real estate investing and financial innovation. Under his leadership, OwnEZ developed a proprietary underwriting engine that evaluates borrowers on cash flow, rental history, and financial behavior rather than traditional credit scores, and has originated hundreds of mortgages for families locked out of the conventional lending system. He is a recognized voice in fintech and real estate, and a passionate advocate for the tens of millions of Americans the current financial system leaves behind. Resources & Websites Mentioned www.ownez.com (O-W-N-E-Z.com) — OwnEZ investor and borrower information Efri Argaman on LinkedIn www.therealjenjosey.com www.reignmastermind.com   To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/ To join REIGN, visit https://www.reignmastermind.com/ Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources Buy Jen Josey's Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby New episodes drop every Monday Morning at 6am EST. See you next time!

D'Congés annulés sinn ee Mount-laange Museksfestival an de Rotonden, deen déi grouss Decouvertë vum internationale Musekscircuit op Lëtzebuerg bréngt, an dat ganz entspaant. Am iwwerdaachten Haff oder bannen op der Bün deet sech vun 8 Auer owes eppes méi bei de Schinnen, vun der Ouverture de 24. Juli bis zum leschte Gig um 20. August. Vill Museksgenrë si vertrueden, vun alternativem Rock iwwer DIY-a-Mathrock bis zu Elektronik, Experimentellem a Pop. Iwwer ee Summer voll Musek schwätzt de Marc Clement mam Museksprogrammateur vun de Rotonden, dem Marc Hauser.

Christopher & Jobst im Gespräch mit Philipp. Wir reden über David Guetta & Peter Hook, der Peak elektronischer Musik, die jeweils besten Songs von Blitz, Poison Idea & Troopers, der MTV Punk Sunday, ein Rolling Stone Beileger über 20 Jahre Punk, die Band KSIN, Schlachtrufe BRD 2, Die Wut, ein Wohlstandsghetto in Gelsenkirchen, Karl Marx aus Papas Bücherschrank, die Hotknives auf nem Stadtfest in Münster, Punk im Pott, Toxoplasma immer geil, der Lost & Found Katalog ersetzt den von AM, der erste Technics 1210er, das Fuck, die Pagan Love Songs Parties, Donnerstag ist Düstertag, nach DAFs letztem Gig auflegen, natürlich Schalke-Mitglied-Sein, 1997 den UEFA-Cup gewinnen, Tränen bei der Meisterschaft 2001, Ingo Anderbrügge, durch Filesharing Leute kennenlernen, ein Interview mit Thees Ullmann, die Partyreihe Remembrance Daze und Death # Disco, 45Grave im Cassiopeia, die großartigen For Against, die Band Fotocrime, eine potentielle UG-Gründung, einige finden Geld halt doch geiler, Le Fete Triste covern deutsche Punk Klassiker in Cold Wave, zum Black Metal Konzert ins Berghain, das Berlin Atonal Festival, die "Gallowdance"-Single von Lebanon Hanover, Lehren aus der Pandemie, 7 Hits in Grau Vol.1 & 2, die vielen Subgenres von elektronischer Musik, Hybrid Moments am Ende eines Techno Sets, Post-Hippie-Technos, DJ Strilipp Phobel, Techno auf dem Brutal Assault, stundenlang vor Techno-Clubs in der Schlange stehen, absolut Team Hedonismus sein, Klangstabil, größte Enttäuschung 2026: Discharge, Le Prince Harry, Ratos de Porao im Reset, Rüdiger & Lumpi, nicht so der Urlaubs-Typ sein, im Kopf Lokalpatriot sein, uvm.Drei Songs für die Playlist:1) Ein Lieblings-Lied des 14-jährigen Philipp: LOXIRAN - Nur zusammen2) Ein Song, der Punks Angst vor Techno nehmen kann: Philipp Strobel + Friedemann Kootz - The Night 3) Ein aktueller Lieblings-Song: MORRISSEY - Make Up is a Lie

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Fünf Schweizerinnen und Schweizer haben sich am Austragungsort der Fussball-WM niedergelassen. Mexiko-City ist eine Stadt der Superlative. Musik, Latino-Charme und Tradition mischen sich hier mit Luxus und Moderne. Sich in der Mega-City zurechtzufinden, braucht viel Durchhaltevermögen. Fitnesstrainerin Michelle Löliger hat die Schweiz erst vor Kurzem hinter sich gelassen, um näher bei ihren Eltern zu sein und Unterstützung mit Tochter Sophia zu haben. Aber Sophia hat noch keine Papiere. Jachen Schleichs Architekturbüro hat sich auf Minergie-Holzbauten spezialisiert. Seine Frau Vero unterstützt ihn als Journalistin im Social-Media-Bereich. Tanja Vultier hat ihre Familie zu Besuch und führt sie in die mexikanische Politik, Geschichte und Küche ein. Sie fühlt sich so wohl, dass sie überlegt, sich einbürgern zu lassen. Leo Leonski jettet von Guadalajara zurück nach Mexiko-City, wo schon der nächste Gig auf ihn wartet. Aber die Reiserei macht ihn langsam müde, er denkt über eine Pause nach. Noëmi Siegfried will ihr eigenes Modelabel zum Fliegen bringen, Comics zeichnen und auf der Bühne als Sängerin Erfolge feiern. Dafür nimmt sie Gesangsstunden. Erstausstrahlung: 29.05.2026

Fünf Schweizerinnen und Schweizer haben sich am Austragungsort der Fussball-WM niedergelassen. Mexiko-City ist eine Stadt der Superlative. Musik, Latino-Charme und Tradition mischen sich hier mit Luxus und Moderne. Sich in der Mega-City zurechtzufinden, braucht viel Durchhaltevermögen. Fitnesstrainerin Michelle Löliger hat die Schweiz erst vor Kurzem hinter sich gelassen, um näher bei ihren Eltern zu sein und Unterstützung mit Tochter Sophia zu haben. Aber Sophia hat noch keine Papiere. Jachen Schleichs Architekturbüro hat sich auf Minergie-Holzbauten spezialisiert. Seine Frau Vero unterstützt ihn als Journalistin im Social-Media-Bereich. Tanja Vultier hat ihre Familie zu Besuch und führt sie in die mexikanische Politik, Geschichte und Küche ein. Sie fühlt sich so wohl, dass sie überlegt, sich einbürgern zu lassen. Leo Leonski jettet von Guadalajara zurück nach Mexiko-City, wo schon der nächste Gig auf ihn wartet. Aber die Reiserei macht ihn langsam müde, er denkt über eine Pause nach. Noëmi Siegfried will ihr eigenes Modelabel zum Fliegen bringen, Comics zeichnen und auf der Bühne als Sängerin Erfolge feiern. Dafür nimmt sie Gesangsstunden. Erstausstrahlung: 29.05.2026

Ein weiterer spontaner Podiumstalk in illustrer Runde mit einem tollen Gast: Linus Klausenitzer gehört zu den Größen der Szene und ist für sein virtuoses Spiel bekannt. Gemeinsam mit Host Hen und einer bunten Runde aus Bassicern werden Themen wie Fehlermanagement, Selbstzweifel und die Frage, mit welchem Song man einen Gig am besten startet, besprochen – viel Spaß! www.bassic.de www.sebastian-stolz.de www.linus-klausenitzer.com

Back in the Days – also zu den Anfängen dieses Podcasts – war ich auf einem Konzert: 5KHD. Und ich war begeistert. Geile Musik und vor allem tolle Ideen in der Musik und tatsächlich auch am Schlagzeug. Eine Art zu trommeln, Rhythmen zu denken und zu spielen … das fand ich nicht nur besonders, sondern auch ergreifend. Und so fragte ich nach dem Gig einen im Plattenverkauf vertieften Drummer, ob ich ein Interview mit ihm bekomme. Etwas verdutzt sagte er zu, und ich ging. Wahrscheinlich war sein Blick noch verdutzter, als ich wortlos wieder ging. Ich dachte: Klar, den kann ich ja irgendwie easy kontaktieren. Naja, daraus wurde nichts. Bis jetzt, denn dieser Drummer ist damals wie heute Andreas Lettner. Gedanklich blieb ich dran, und so überkam mich der Gedanke Anfang dieses Jahres, den Drummer aus meiner Playlist (das ist 5KHD noch immer) erneut zu versuchen zu kontaktieren. Und was soll ich sagen: Ich war erfolgreich. Andreas Lettner ist einer der interessantesten Drummer Österreichs. Nicht nur, dass er Avantgarde‑Groove‑Trommler ist (jemand, der Swag endlich mal gut erklärt), sondern darüber hinaus Dozent und ein überragender Musiker. Diese Klasse stellte er unter anderem zuletzt bei den Kruder & Dorfmeister Sessions unter Beweis. Als musikalischer Leiter brachte ihn diese Arbeit rund um die Welt in die renommiertesten Konzertsäle. Darüber muss einfach geredet werden! Euch daher viel Spaß beim Hören – Infoaufnahme an ;) Andreas bei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaslettner/?hl=de Kruder & Dorfmeister Sessions (Arte): https://youtu.be/FeXz1UqAuRg?si=WlhHhWjUZIWe8nWU Georg Vogel & Andreas: https://www.georgvogel.net/PROJEKTE-ANDREAS-LETTNER-GEORG-VOGEL.htm 5KHD: https://5khd-music.com/ Musiktipps: Blake Mills Beispiel: https://youtu.be/f6s5JavYgE0?si=m68DQh9XLCoiFO23 Drummer‑Tipps: Robert “Sput” Searight: https://www.instagram.com/sputacular/?hl=de Calvin Rodgers: https://www.instagram.com/calvinr_rodgers/?hl=de Patreon ist endlich online – hoffe ich zumindest. Ihr findet die Seite bei Patreon unter „Trommel Talk – Einfach Schlagzeug“: https://patreon.com/TrommelTalk_EinfachSchlagzeug?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink https://www.patreon.com/posts/hallo-zum-talk-148862844?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Ich freue mich tierisch, wenn du auf der Seite von Einfach Schlagzeug mal vorbeischaust: https://einfachschlagzeug.de/ Kapitelmarker 00:09 – Start 04:12 – Lettner me introduce you 17:02 – Ausbaustufe 1: Ganz schön Kruder 30:57 – Schnellfragerunde 36:42 – Die nächste Ausbaustufe 39:12 – Swag 45:19 – Letzte Ausbaustufe

Airbnb's next biz is cars, but Uber's next biz is hotels... Prepare for Gig-ageddon.Adidas is being driven by satin pants sold to Moms… because they're influencing the influencers.Harvard just voted to cap the number of As at 20%... But Princeton shows the Prisoner's Dilemma.Plus, the real reason global birthrates are dropping?... iPhones.$ADDYY $ABNB $UBER $AAPLNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Join us to catch up with the latest from Wrexham AFC. This week we look at the news around the club and also look ahead to the summer by looking at the retained/release list possibilities and we play Football Manager and think about the current contracted players and what their future may holdIntro - Including Spygate chatNews - World Cup Call up's & Season TicketsTransfer News - Chat of Incomings & Outgoings Buy/Sell/Loan Game When there is a match, we will break down all the key moments from the game and try to offer some useful insight and opinion on why things unfolded as they did in the game.Make sure you join in the Live Chat to have your say or leave messages in the comments.

The best thing about this show is for the first time in 3 weeks we haven't had to think about animal songs. It's a standard show with the usual stuff. Gig reviews, stuff we've heard on other shows, general bad mixes and handbrake segues.There may or may not be a show on Sunday… we're out on Friday night and we're getting older so it takes longer to recover!As always though, get in touch with requests, recommendations and guest mix inquiries!https://www.instagram.com/radionighttrain/https://bsky.app/profile/thenighttrain.co.ukDon't forget, we're also available for family functions, weddings, funerals, boat launches and more.SHOW NOTESWE INTEND TO CAUSE HAVOChttps://weintendtocausehavoc.vhx.tv/We Intend to Cause Havoc (W.I.T.C.H.) | Official Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdvE8QcKQsAEpisode 86: “LSD-25” by the Gamblershttps://500songs.com/podcast/episode-86-lsd-25-by-the-gamblers/Egon (@nowagain)https://www.instagram.com/nowagain/La Rumba 9th Birthday x Dub Shack: Nightmares On Wax + more TBA | Electric Studios Sheffield Fri 12 June 2026https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Sheffield/Electric-Studios/La-Rumba-9th-Birthday-x-Dub-Shack-Nightmares-On-Wax--more-TBA/42284744/Blake Rhein (@snoobz)https://www.instagram.com/snoobzTRACKLISTINGBob Dylan - IsisKing Curtis - Night TrainWITCH - IntroductionThe Coral - A Warning To The CuriousGamblers - LSD-25Frankie Beverly and The Butlers - Love (Your Pain Goes Deep)The Knights - Tipping StringsMartyn - ef40Comb Edits - Honey DubNightmares on Wax - JorgeT. Rex - Mambo SunEdmond Hall's Celeste Quartet - Profoundly Blue No. 2Cedric IM Brooks & The Light of Saba - Peanut VendorVal Bennett - The Russians Are ComingAnthony Johnson - Equal RightsSir Coxsone Sound - Poor Man's StoryDr.Octagon - I'm DestructiveIkebe Shakedown - No Answer (TNT's Optimistically Extended Mix)Q-Tip - Lets RideThe Lovelites- You Said You Wouldnt Break My HeartAquarius - Drift To The CentreJohnny and the Expressions - Now That You're MineThe Andre Tanker Five – LenaDr. Octagon - Girl Let Me Touch You (Instrumental)cLOUDDEAD - Apt. A, Part 2Eliana Glass - Good Friends Call Me EBeck - Thinking About YouBoards of Canada - Tape 05Aphex Twin - XtalSynkro - Look At Yourself (Djrum Remix)

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with singer and songwriter Lila Forde for a conversation that feels like it's unfolding mid-song, equal parts instinct, craft, and heart. I actually discovered Lila in the most “Bandwich” way possible: while preparing for my episode with Larry Goldings, I heard her voice in a video and immediately texted a few musician friends saying, “You need to hear this singer.” That moment led to this conversation.Lila shares how her collaboration with Larry Goldings has been developing, and the creative process behind it: record everything, follow the spark, and build outward from the accidental moments that feel alive. Hearing her describe that approach, trusting discovery instead of forcing results, made me even more excited about what they're creating together.We spend a lot of time talking about voice, not range or technique, but identity. Lila recalls a powerful moment from John Legend during her time on The Voice: "Don't try to out-sing anyone… just be Lila." That idea opens up a deeper conversation about influence versus imitation, the pressure to fit into genre boxes, and the constant temptation to chase whatever sound the internet is rewarding in the moment.Lila's musical roots run deep, from classical piano at home to years in the Seattle Girls Choir, and later jazz studies that reshaped how she hears harmony and melody. She explains how ear training and solfege still influence her songwriting today, and why understanding just a little bit of theory can unlock creative freedom for singers.We also talk honestly about the gig-life reality that many musicians know well: some of your biggest growth happens when nobody is paying attention. For Lila, that meant years of hotel-lobby gigs, four hours a night, five nights a week, where she learned to experiment, take risks, and build a durable musical voice. We close by talking about her debut album Vessel, recorded live with the band in just three days, and how she's stepping into a bigger creative leadership role as she works on her next record.Key TakeawaysAuthenticity defines artistic voice — the goal isn't to out-sing others, but to sound like yourself.Creative discovery often comes from accidents — capturing and following spontaneous musical moments can lead to powerful ideas.Influence is different from imitation — artists grow by absorbing influences while protecting their own identity.Musical training builds creative vocabulary — ear training, harmony, and theory can open doors for singers.Gig experience shapes real musicianship — long, quiet gigs often provide the space to experiment and grow.Recording live captures energy — tracking Vessel with the band in three days preserved the immediacy of the music.Leadership evolves with each project — Lila is stepping further into the creative driver's seat with her next record.Music from the EpisodeTemptation - Lila FordeAll I Expected - Lila FordeBrick by Brick - Lila FordeAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a podcast hosted by Brad Williams, featuring conversations with musicians, composers, producers, and creative thinkers about their musical journeys. Each episode explores the influences, decisions, and experiences that shape a life in music—one conversation at a time.Connect with the ShowEmail: contact@thebandwichtapes.com

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+++music only+++music only+++music only+++ One hour of carefully selected electronic music. Willkommen zur Club Business Radio Show, präsentiert von Maik Pahlsmeyer. Mit Ausgabe 19/26 präsentiert Maik einen besonderen musikalischen Querschnitt aus seinem Live-Set vom Gig im Uferlos am Möhnesee. Die Atmosphäre dieses besonderen Abends wurde eingefangen und in eine Stunde voller Groove, Emotion und sommerlicher Vibes verwandelt. Musikalisch bewegt sich die Session zwischen House und Deep House – warm, rhythmisch und mit viel Gefühl für den richtigen Moment. Perfekt für entspannte Sonnenuntergänge, offene Fenster, kalte Drinks und lange Nächte mit guter Musik. Im Mix zu hören sind unter anderem Tracks von Ron Carroll, Barbara Tucker, Malikk, Stefano Noferini sowie vielen weiteren Artists der internationalen House- und Deep-House-Szene. Diese Ausgabe transportiert genau das Gefühl eines gelungenen Open-Air-Abends am Wasser: lockere Stimmung, tanzbare Grooves und echte Summer-Vibes. Die Sendung wurde am Freitag ab 21 Uhr auf Radio Bielefeld und Radio Gütersloh ausgestrahlt und ist jetzt auf SoundCloud zum Nachhören verfügbar.

Apologies, we have seemingly faced lots of tech issues today with the stream, here is the main part of our chat that YouTube dropped when we were Live.In this episode of Full Time we discuss the freshly released 'Retained list' of players that Wrexham AFC Women have let go at the end of their contracts.There are some names that will shock some fans and so Welshtechie and Myself will discuss this with you, have your say in the live chat and the commentsIf you're a fan of Wrexham AFC, Wrexham AFC Women, or follow the growth of women's football in Wales, this episode brings you match analysis, discussion, and a look ahead to the next big game.

Join us to catch up with the latest from Wrexham AFC. This week we look back at the 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough which saw us fall out of the playoff places on the last day of the seasonWe will break down all the key moments from the game and try to offer some useful insight and opinion on why things unfolded as they did in the game. We will also revisit some pre season predictions for fans to see just where we ended up in comparison to the predictionsMake sure you join in the Live Chat to have your say or leave messages in the comments.

Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xnLyii6krVg   What does it take to run a four-generation family business through cotton, cattle, pipeline restoration, AND a 7-truck hopper fleet — all at the same time? This week we sat down with Bob Blackwell and his son-in-law Jared Reaves at Blackwell Trucking in Wayne, Oklahoma. Three generations of Blackwells have worked this land. Bob started chasing pipeline restoration jobs 25 years ago when one came across his field — and built Blackwell Trucking on the side just to keep his own equipment moving. Then the last four years took a swing at them. Pipeline work went quiet. Solar customers walked off with over half a million dollars of unpaid work. Flatbed rates collapsed. And the family that had survived everything from boll weevils to a 1970s farm bankruptcy was looking for a way forward. Then Jared heard a podcast in his pig barn that changed everything. In this conversation we get into the full picture: how pipeline restoration actually works, why Bob won't buy stockers, the brutal economics of cattle and cotton, why he calls solar "a shell game," the wreck-truck rebuild, the engine that came apart in the shop, the role of faith in their business, and the very human moments behind the family's "GIG, GAP" philosophy — God Is Good, God Always Provides. If you're a carrier wondering whether there's a more consistent path than flatbed, a shipper looking for hard-working family operators, or a farm-and-ranch family trying to figure out the next chapter — this episode is for you. ▶ Find consistent hopper and bulk freight: https://bulkloads.com?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Blackwell+Podcast ▶ Are you a shipper looking for family carriers like the Blackwells? https://bulkloads.com?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Blackwell+Podcast ▶ Subscribe wherever you listen: Apple, Spotify, YouTube CHAPTERS 00:00 — Meet the Blackwells: 3 Generations on the Same Land 00:55 — How a Pipeline Across Bob's Field Started Everything 02:30 — Why They Started Blackwell Trucking 03:00 — Today: 7 Trucks, Goal of 10 04:34 — The Podcast in the Pig Barn That Changed Everything 05:30 — Why Hoppers Are More Consistent Than Flatbed 06:00 — Working with Chris & Michael at RFG 06:50 — The End Game: Cutting Out the Middleman 07:30 — "It's a Turtle Race" 08:00 — Cattle, Wildfires, and What Bad Land Management Looks Like 09:30 — The Engine That Came Apart in the Shop 10:00 — What Pipeline Restoration Actually Is 12:53 — Inside a 100-Mile Pipeline Project 13:30 — The $500,000 Solar Disaster 14:30 — "Solar is a Shell Game" 17:30 — Three Generations of Blackwells 18:00 — Why Bob Won't Buy Stockers 20:40 — The 8-Cent Brangus Lesson That Changed His Cattle Operation 22:00 — When Bob Got Into Rodeo Stock 23:30 — Where He Markets His Cattle Today 25:40 — Cattle Prices: Then vs. Now 28:20 — Cotton Country: How an Entire Region Dried Up 29:30 — Milo, Sorghum, and Fallow-Ground Decisions 31:42 — "The Only Difference Between Farming and Vegas..." 32:30 — Why Weather Is 95% of the Business 33:30 — What They Do for Fun: Lake Murray 34:30 — How Jared Got Here: Saint Louis → Mizzou → Bartlett → Springfield 37:00 — Why Joplin Stockyards Surpassed Oklahoma City 38:30 — "The Wealthiest Companies Got Wealthy off the Backs of Farmers" 39:50 — Why Cotton Doesn't Pencil Anymore 41:00 — The Peanut Program and Government Subsidies 43:00 — The Soybean Crop That Paid for His Son's Birth 45:30 — Why Equipment Payments Don't Work Anymore 46:30 — Converting Cropland to Bermuda Grass 47:04 — How Faith Holds the Whole Operation Together 48:30 — "GIG. GAP. God Is Good. God Always Provides." 48:50 — The Check-in-the-Mail Moments CONNECT WITH BLACKWELL TRUCKING Wayne, Oklahoma CONNECT WITH BULKLOADS Website: https://bulkloads.com?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Video&utm_campaign=Blackwell+Podcast #BulkLoads #FamilyTrucking #HopperFreight #AgTrucking #PipelineRestoration #CattleBusiness #SmallBusinessAmerica #TruckingPodcast

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Join us to look ahead to the next fixture for Wrexham AFC. This week we are looking ahead to our game with Middlesbrough (H). Wrexham face a final day shootout with Hull City and Derby County for the last playoff spotWe will break down all the key components of the opposition including key players and useful statistics which may be key during the game

Agnes Cohn på P3 Nyheter förklarar morgonens stora nyheter, alltid tillsammans med programledarna för Morgonpasset i P3: Branne Pavlovic & Linnéa Wikblad. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Kung Charles är i USA för ett statsbesök – det första som en regerande brittisk monark gör på 20 år. Den senaste tiden har relationen mellan Storbritannien och USA inte varit den bästa, men efter kungens tal i kongressen kanske det blir ändring på det.Lite senare pratar vi om att Dagens Nyheter fått kritik från flera Tidöpartier, efter beskedet att Edvin Törnblom kommer leda tidningens partiledarutfrågningar. Törnblom har nämligen tagit politisk ställning tidigare, vilket fått vissa att ifrågasätta om han är rätt person för jobbet.

Gig economy apps are moving people into cities they can't afford and keeping them there with streak logic and daily payouts. When Bitcoin runs and that cohort hits the exchanges for the first time, they won't find infrastructure — they'll find the Rectangle. And a patient lender will be ready. Chip Mahoney breaks down the structural play most people will miss and what it reveals about where durable value actually sits in this cycle. Want to go deeper into the ideas behind this show?Start here:

Im April 1970 haben Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young ihr zweites gemeinsames Album "4 Way Street" rausgebracht. Dass Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young unbedingt ein Livealbum brauchten, war spätestens seit ihrem viel umjubelten Gig beim Woodstock Festival im August 1969 klar. 1971 war es soweit: "4 Way Street" kam raus – das Live-Doppelalbum der Supergroup. Ein Album voller Gegensätze: rau, weich, akustisch, elektrisch und psychedelisch zugleich. Auf der Bühne und vor dem Publikum hat das Quartett immer gut funktioniert. Die Stimmen passten super zusammen, haben im Satzgesang toll funktioniert und auch instrumental hat die Gruppe für das Publikum das meiste aus sich herausgeholt. Hinter den Kulissen allerdings hat es immer geknirscht, erzählt der ehemalige Musikredakteur Christian Pfarr im Podcast. Da haben sich Crosby, Stills, Nash und Young überhaupt nicht verstanden. Was an vielen verschiedenen Faktoren und internen Konkurrenzkämpfen gelegen hat. Darüber hinaus war vor allem Neil Young oft einer der Streithähne, der zu dieser Zeit mit Depressionen zu kämpfen hatte. Auch wenn Crosby, Stills, Nash und Young gemeinsam ins Studio und auf die Bühnen gegangen sind, stammen die Songs jeweils eigentlich nur immer von einem der Songwriter der Gruppe. Jeder durfte für die Shows und die Alben Musik beisteuern, aber geschrieben wurden sie immer nur von einem der Bandmitglieder, was bei der eben erwähnten Stimmung untereinander kaum verwunderlich ist. Auch wenn wir dem Album den Stempel "Meilenstein" geben, darf man dennoch Kritik an dem Album und an der Produktion äußern, und die ist doch durchaus angebracht, findet Musikredakteur Stephan Fahrig: "Wir müssen das Album ein bisschen vom Podest herunterheben, weil ich finde, es ist relativ bescheiden produziert." Und auch wenn bei der Produktion des Livealbums und auch in der Qualität der Performance noch "Luft nach oben" gewesen wäre, trifft das Album den Zeitgeist, sagt  Moderator Frank König. Der ehemalige Musikredakteur Christian Pfarr ergänzt das noch, denn auf eine High-End-Produktion und Performance kommt es seiner Meinung nach gar nicht an, bei einem Album wie diesem und Künstlern wie Crosby, Stills, Nash und Young: "Es lebt nicht von der Perfektion, sondern es lebt von der Lebendigkeit." Auch wenn die Musik des Quartetts sich oftmals anfühlt wie romantische Lagerfeuermusik, wie zum Beispiel bei "Cowgirl In The Sand", so sind auf dem Album auch viele politische Botschaften enthalten. Es geht um Rassismus in den Südstaaten im Song "Southern Man" oder im Song "Ohio" auch um den Vorfall an der Kent State University, wo bei Studentenprotesten gegen den Vietnamkrieg vier Menschen von der Nationalgarde erschossen worden sind. __________ Über diese Songs vom Album "4 Way Street" sprechen wir im Podcast (03:13) – "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes"(10:06) – "Teach Your Children"(14:50) – "Carry On"(21:02) – "Cowgirl In The Sand"(25:34) – "Southern Man"(34:13) – "Ohio"(39:09) – "Love The One You're With" __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Meldet euch gerne per WhatsApp-Sprachnachricht an die (06131) 92 93 94 95 oder schreibt uns an meilensteine@swr.de

Join us to catch up with the latest from Wrexham AFC. This week we look back at the 3-1 away loss to Coventry City which has now put Wrexham into a 3 way shootout for a playoff spot on the final day of the seasonWe will break down all the key moments from the game and try to offer some useful insight and opinion on why things unfolded as they did in the game.

"Absolutely not multi-decade." That's AMINA Bank CPO Myles Harrison's window for stablecoin payments going mainstream — if the US and UK get their legislation over the line.Myles joins Alex Richardson at Paris Blockchain Week 2026 to unpack what AMINA — the Swiss–Austrian–Hong Kong crypto bank behind the BIS's Project Agora — is actually building: corporate payroll in stablecoins, 24/7 settlement, and the regulatory groundwork that finally lets product teams ship.We cover:- Why Myles gives stablecoin payments 12 months, not 12 years- How MiCA and the CASP license changed what product teams can actually build- Gig-economy payroll, supplier payments, and the death of the $50 wire fee- Running AMINA 24/7 through the tariff weekend — with no downtime- Inside Project Agora: interop and legal finality as the two real walls- Why "bear market is for building" — and what TradFi is quietly shipping this cycleHost: Alex Richardson Recorded at Paris Blockchain Week 2026.

Why November 30, 2022 Created Winners and Losers (And How Parents Can Still Win Big) Episode Overview AI reshaped the side hustle landscape—but not equally. In this episode, we break down how online entrepreneurship split into two distinct paths: those leveraging AI to build sustainable, scalable income without burnout, and those caught in commodity hell. Discover which side you're on, what shifted for ai entrepreneurs, and the one strategic choice that determines your path forward. Essential listening for parents building flexible side hustles in 2025. Discover how ChatGPT's November 30, 2022 launch permanently divided the side hustle economy into winners and losers. Learn why traditional freelancers lost 5.2% of earnings overnight, while AI-savvy parents are building $5,000-$10,000 monthly income streams. Get the exact framework to transform from competing with AI to collaborating with it, plus the three new side hustle personas dominating the $214 billion AI market. https://DarkHorseEntrepreneur.com   Key Moments & Timestamps 00:00 The invisible line splitting 1.57 billion freelancers 01:45 Three key takeaways preview 02:45 The uncomfortable truth about 2021 strategies 03:10 Kitchen table scenario - The freelancer's dilemma 06:45 The New AI Side Hustle Framework begins 08:15 The three AI-era side hustler personas 10:10 The parent advantage in AI economy 11:15 New high-value skills 12:45 Essential AI tools breakdown 14:25 4-week implementation strategy 17:15 Macro-level economic transformation 19:00 Whiskered Wisdom   Key Topics Covered

The people who make automated translation possible are often low-paid gig workers. Usually, they don't even know who they're really working for — and it might be the US military. Reporter Niamh McIntyre joins Alex and Emily to dissect how one data labeling company presents its work, based her investigation into the experiences of East African employees.Niamh McIntyre is a senior reporter at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) in London, covering AI, labor, and surveillance tech. She was 2023 AI Accountability Fellow at the Pulitzer Center, and prior to joining TBIJ, spent four years as a data journalist at The Guardian.Find tickets to our April 30th live show here!References:Appen blog post on "Why AI Must be Ethical and Responsible"Also referenced:"Gig workers in Africa have been helping the US military. They had no idea"DAIR's Data Workers' InquiryFresh AI Hell:Marc Andreessen says "there is no inner self"Rest of World call for stories on labor and techDetrans.AI wants you to talk to fake detransitionersMelania proposes catwalking robot as replacement for teachersMicrosoft sidelines Mustafa SuleymanAndrej Karpathy cooked by LLM usage"Sorry AI, you can't call yourself a nurse"Volunteer fire department rejects $250,000 Google donationCheck out future streams on Twitch. Meanwhile, send us any AI Hell you see.Find our book The AI Con here, and MAIHT3k merch here.Subscribe to our newsletter via Buttondown.Follow us!EmilyBluesky: emilymbender.bsky.socialMastodon: dair-community.social/@EmilyMBenderAlexBluesky: alexhanna.bsky.socialMastodon: dair-community.social/@alexTwitter: @alexhannaMusic by Toby Menon.Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park. Production by Ozzy Llinas Goodman.

The BC government is currently reviewing the effectiveness of Bill 48 brought in two years ago. It established precedent-setting protections for platform workers. Platform workers are predominantly racialized, migrant and new immigrant workers. BC Policy Solutions advocates for closing the worker protection gap between gig workers and other employees. We speak with Véronique Sioufi.

Queen is not just a doula, she is a movement. With 25+ years of experience as a certified birth and postpartum doula, lactation educator, and owner of a nanny service based in Atlanta, she has dedicated her life to one truth: Black and Brown mothers deserve better. Through her company Gig's N DCS, she's built a legacy of care, advocacy, and empowerment. Now, she's taking that mission further back in school, building a nonprofit, and showing up everywhere the conversation about maternal health needs a real voice. Queen is here. And she has something to say.

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I veckans avsnitt av Analyspodden fortsätter vi att introducera nya bolag och lyfta fram de viktigaste insikterna från våra senaste analyser. Vi börjar med SaltX, som utvecklat en elektrisk kalcinerings­teknologi för att möjliggöra fossilfri produktion av kalk och cement. Vi går igenom hur tekniken fungerar, bolagets kapitallätta affärsmodell, partnerskap med industrijättar som Holcim, ABB och SMA Mineral samt vägen mot kommersiell uppskalning genom testanläggningar och pilotprojekt.Därefter fördjupar vi oss i GiG Software, ett renodlat B2B iGaming techbolag som kom till börsen efter en Spin-off 2024. Vi går igenom plattformserbjudandet, affärsmodellen, skalbarheten och varför GiG nu befinner sig i en finansiell inflection point med förväntat positivt kassaflöde mot andra halvan av 2026.Länk till fullständiga analyser nedan.SaltX Technology: https://access.dnbcarnegie.com/companies/1628GiG Software: https://access.dnbcarnegie.com/companies/1613

O relator do projeto de lei complementar que regulamenta o trabalho em aplicativos – como o de entregadores e motoristas – apresentou na terça-feira, 7, um novo parecer sobre o texto.Meio-Dia em Brasília traz as principais notícias e análises da política nacional direto   de Brasília.     Com apresentação de José Inácio Pilar e Wilson Lima, o programa aborda os temas mais quentes do cenário político e econômico do Brasil.     Com um olhar atento sobre política, notícias e economia, mantém o público bem informado.    Transmissão ao vivo de segunda a sexta-feira às 12h no nosso canal do Youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/@OAntagonista   Apoie o jornalismo independente. Assine O Antagonista e Crusoé com 10% via Pix ou Google Pay:  https://assine.oantagonista.com.br/   Siga O Antagonista no X:  https://x.com/o_antagonista   Acompanhe O Antagonista no canal do WhatsApp. Boletins diários, conteúdos exclusivos em vídeo e muito mais.  https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2SurQHLHQbI5yJN344  Leia mais em www.oantagonista.com.br | www.crusoe.com.br #Trabalho #Aplicativos #Uber #iFood #DireitosTrabalhistas #Regulamentação #GigEconomy #Motoristas #Entregadores #CLT #Economia #Justiça #Tecnologia #Brasil #Noticias #PodcastBR #Reforma #Leis #Trabalhador #PlataformasDigitais

Warehouse and Operations as a Career. I'm Marty and It’s great to have you back this week. As I travel around to different facilities, and different regions, I'm hearing the phrase, no, not a phrase, I'm going with words, I hear the words, work life balance. Now, I'm going to tell you right up front, I believe in it. I believe in family, and I believe in taking time for the things that matter to us. Stick with me here for a moment, I'm not being negative, so bear with me for a few minutes. I believe in family and enjoying things that are important to us. But I also believe in something else, responsibility. Because before we can talk about balancing work and life, we've got to make sure we're handling and understanding the work part of it don't we. And in our world, light industrial, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, this isn't a conversation about convenience. I think it’s a conversation about commitment.  We hear the phrase, no not phrase, I mean the words work-life balance everywhere. But sometimes, I think it gets misunderstood. To me, balance doesn't mean showing up when it's convenient or leaving when things get tough or skipping out when something better comes along. To me that’s not balance. That could be construed as choosing life over responsibility, without planning for either. And here's the old school thought. If we don't protect our job, there's nothing left to balance.   Let's talk about what we do. Warehousing isn't like retail and restaurants. There's no one standing by waiting to jump in if someone calls out. When someone doesn't show up. Freight still has to move, orders still have to be picked, trucks still have to be loaded, and customers are still expecting their delivery. And what really happens? The team absorbs it. Someone else works harder, someone stays later, and we all pick up the slack. And that's where things get real. Because our decisions don't just affect us, they affect everyone around us.  Here's a quick example of what I'm talking about. We were putting together an out-of-state rollout. A big project with a tight timeline. We had about 25 people lined up, ready to go into a facility during a transition. Schedules were built. Travel was arranged. The plan was solid. I had been working with a supervisor for about three weeks getting everything ready, written out. So, three days before departure he came to me and said his brother was coming into town. He hadn't seen him in a few years, and he decided to stay back and party that weekend. Now think about that. Not a family emergency. Not something unexpected. A decision. That one decision could have cost us the account, let down his entire team and cost them income and damaged our reputation. All that for two days. To me, that's not work-life balance. Isn't that walking away from responsibility?  Let's talk about something we see all the time. An associate calls in and says I just need one more day, I had a long weekend. A small thing right? But here's what happens. The shift starts short handed, productivity drops, the team has to adjust, and overtime increases for others. And here's the kicker, we've all seen it, how It becomes after every holiday, after every late night, and after every weekend. And before long? That one day becomes our reputation.  Oh, and here's a regular one. You're scheduled for overtime. It's been on the board for days. Maybe something like an inventory. Then something comes up, a cookout, a get-together, maybe just relaxing at home. And the decision is made, we call and state I'm not coming in. Now again, life happens. But this isn't life happening. This is choosing convenience over commitment right? And what does that mean? Someone else stays late, they miss their plans and picks up our workload. Again, I don't think that’s balance. Isn’t that passing responsibility to our teammate?  Ok, I hope we all say it. Family comes first. And I agree. But there's a right way and a wrong way to handle it. Let's say there's a school event, a game, or a family gathering. We know about it in advance, but we don't request the time off. Instead, the day of the shift we call and state I can't make it today, I've got something to do with my family. Of course, the event matters. But the lack of planning? That's what creates the problem. Because again, now there's no coverage, no adjustment time, and no preparation. Responsible balance plans ahead. Irresponsible balance reacts last minute.  Alright, one more and for me this one hits us kind of hard. The lead or supervisor decides to step away during an important time, something like inventory or maybe new hire orientation. Maybe they leave early or they don't show up at all. Maybe they're just unavailable. And the mindset is the team will figure it out. But leadership isn't about showing up when it's easy. It's about showing up when it matters most. When leadership is missing direction is lost, morale drops, and productivity suffers. And what about trust? Trust has to take a hit.   So, what does real work-life balance look like? I think it looks like planning ahead, communicating early, honoring commitments, understanding our role, and respecting your team. It's not about doing less work. It's about doing your work right, so you can enjoy your life without consequences.  I think instead of asking how do I balance work and life? Ask yourself, how do I manage my responsibilities so I can keep both? Because our job pays the bills, supports our family, and builds our future. And every decision we make either strengthens that or weakens it. So where did this mindset or concern come from, or how'd it come about. It didn't just show up overnight.  I think at some point, somewhere along the way, the idea of work-life balance shifted from something healthy to something that can sometimes be misunderstood. Work-life balance didn't start as a bad concept. In fact, I believe it came from a very real place. Years ago, especially in corporate environments, you had long hours, salary roles with no real cutoff time, people missing family events, holidays, even important life moments. And the push became we need balance. Meaning, take your vacation, spend some time with your family, and don't let work consume your entire life. And that's a good message, a necessary message.  Somewhere along the way, especially over the last 8 to 10 years, the meaning started to change. Instead of balance your responsibilities, it slowly became work should adjust to your life, whenever you want it to. And that's where things started to get all blurry, for me at least. Because now we see thinking like, if I don't feel like coming in, I shouldn't have to. And my personal plans outweigh my work commitments. Or I'll work when it fits my schedule. And in some industries, maybe there's flexibility for that. But in operations? That mindset just doesn't translate.  But being fair, we also have to look at how different industries shaped this thinking. Think about remote work environments, flexible schedules, oh and Gig work and contract roles. In those spaces you can log in later, you can shift your hours, and you can make up time. But in a warehouse? You can't log in later to load a truck that already left. And you can't circle back to pick an order that missed its delivery window. Time is tied directly to the operation. And I think sometimes we try to apply flexible-work thinking, to a non-flexible work environment.  And there’s probably a generational perspective at play to. I'm just talking and not pointing fingers. But I think different generations were raised with different messages about work. Many of us were taught to show up early, stay until the job is done, and that your word is your bond. And today, there's more emphasis on mental health, personal time, and setting boundaries. Again, none of that is wrong. In fact, some of it is long overdue. But here's my thought. Boundaries without accountability can become excuses. And accountability without boundaries can lead to burnout. I don't think the answer is choosing one, It's understanding both.  And we can't ignore this part either. Social media, workplace culture shifts, and even corporate messaging have reinforced ideas like don't let your job control your life, take time for yourself, no matter what, and you don't owe your employer anything. Now, some of that comes from real experiences, people feeling overworked or undervalued. But when taken too far? I think it creates a mindset of my responsibility is optional. And, in my opinion, that's dangerous in our team driven environment.  And this isn't just on us employees. Employers played a role too. There have been times where companies overworked teams, understaffed there operations and didn't properly recognize or reward effort. And when that happens? People pull back. They start thinking why should I give more if it's not appreciated? So, part of this shift is a reaction. A correction. But like many corrections, sometimes it swings too far the other way.  So, where does all that leave us, and how do we take the good from work-life balance without losing the responsibility that keeps everything moving? Because in our world the freight still has to move, the customer still expects their delivery, and the team still depends on each other. And no amount of mindset change will alter that reality.  Maybe the answer isn't “work-life balance” as a phrase. Maybe it's Work-life responsibility. Where you plan your time off, you communicate your needs, you honor your commitments and you still make room for your life. Because both matter. But one supports the other.  And this brings us full circle. Remember that supervisor I mentioned earlier? His decision wasn't about balance. It was about priority. And priorities show up in our actions, not our words. I think if we really want balance we have to ask ourselves, am I balancing my life, or am I avoiding my responsibilities? Because there's a difference. That sounded harsh.  But in our industry that difference shows up quickly.  So to close I want to say, absolutely work life balance matters and it is important. But in our industry, our positions, responsibility is important too. So take care of your family, enjoy your life, and be present for the moments that matter. But do it the right way. Plan it, communicate it, and respect the job that makes it all possible. Because at the end of the day balance isn't about choosing one over the other. It's about handling both.   Well, there’s my 2 cents on a difficult topic. I appreciate you stopping in again today and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Send us your thoughts to host@warehouseandoperationsasacareer.com. We love getting mail. Until next week, please stay focused on the job and stay safe in all you do. 

If you're trying to land UGC brand deals or paid creator opportunities, you can't just sit around waiting for brands to magically show up in your inbox. You have to go find them!In this episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite places creators can look for UGC partnerships, paid creator jobs, and brand collaborations — including a few spots that many creators completely overlook. This will help you think more strategically about where opportunities actually live (and how to go after them).Because the creators who get paid consistently? They're searching, pitching, networking, and building systems that bring opportunities to them.Want our team to design your creator portfolio? https://sidewalkerdaily.com/design-studio/Use code NINA500 at checkout for our Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/ptbm/

Gig economy got you down? Then you might want to listen to us dig into this new anthology coming out of SXSW. Ed Dougherty and Brea Grant's Grind knows side hustles lead to real horror and we're here for it.Want More Time In The Blerdy Atmosphere?Check out https://linktr.ee/blerdymassacre to link up with Blerdy Massacre on Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. It'll also lead you to our merch store and Patreon.You can also follow your hosts at @xghorror and @misssharai on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays Guest Monty Nero brings us his Cyberpunk tale Chrome Roses from across the pond in Scotland. A world aptly named the Tract where society was broken in half by a pandemic, no law enforcement, decisions are made by social media polls and ratings, physical touch has abandoned for Husks-an advance way of feeling because of fear from the outside world. A rogue detective named Kramm freelances his way at solving a murder although solving a crime in this world is transactional and monetary. Gig economies and Digital Identity are the way. Monty provides the artwork of this vast world as well detailing characters where some have replaced their flesh to become something of a total mechanism, body and soul.Written, Artwork, and Lettered by Monty NeroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-faqs-project-hosted-by-james-grandmaster-faqs-boyce/donations

Steven Andrews, Gigmaster, joins Tony and Ken and talks about Metal Detecting, Fire Ant Art, Diving for CW Relics, Trot line Crabbing, Bottle Slumping and many other topics... Here are links to Gig's social media where you can follow him...YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GigmasterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metaldetectingandadventureIG: https://www.instagram.com/gigmaster2/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gigmaster2718RELICS RADIO is live via video broadcast on the 5280 Adventures YouTube channel and Adventures In Dirt YouTube channel every Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Eastern) and is available for download wherever you get your podcasts.  See links below to catch us live.DK's LINKS:All Ken's Links Here: https://linktr.ee/adventuresindirtAdventures in Dirt on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/adventuresindirtAdventures in Dirt Facebook Group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdventuresInDirtTONY's LINKS:5280 Adventures on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/5280adventures5280 Adventures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5280adventures5280 Adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5280.adventures/Thanks yall for spending your night with us. Appreciate you all!#metaldetecting#relichunting#treasurehunting #metaldetectingpodcast

Dr. Friday explains how gig workers and freelancers now face tighter reporting under Forms 1099-K and 1099-NEC. She also highlights self-employment tax exposure and why estimated payments matter to avoid penalties. Transcript G’day, I’m Dr. Friday, president of Dr. Friday’s Tax and Financial Firm. To get more info, go to www.drfriday.com. This is a one-minute moment. Gig workers and freelancers face increased tax reporting requirements as the platform economy expands with Form 1099-K and Form 1099-NEC. In 2025, enforcement efforts focus on accurate income reporting. Many gig workers are newly exposed to self-employment tax, and they’re not sure exactly how they’re supposed to be doing it, especially paying estimated tax. Understanding current gig economy tax rules is essential to avoid penalties, and that includes making estimated tax payments. If you need help doing taxes, or maybe you just got some love letters and you’re like, I have no idea what the IRS is talking about, give our office a call, 615-367-0819. You can catch the Dr. Friday Call-in Show live every Saturday afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m. right here on 99.7 WTN.

Is the gig economy really destroying professional pet care businesses, or are we misunderstanding the market entirely? We share how the pet care industry hasn't collapsed into a single low-price marketplace, but instead has segmented into distinct tiers. We explore the four layers of pet care—from exchange-based arrangements to structured professional teams—and what motivates clients in each one. It's critical to understand why competing across tiers leads to pricing conflicts, operational strain, and unclear messaging. Most importantly, we look at how clarity about your position in the market allows you to serve your clients exceptionally well instead of defensively reacting to everyone else. Main topics: Four-tier market framework Client priorities by segment Gig economy misconceptions Strategic positioning clarity Competing within your tier Main takeaway: In a segmented market, success does not come from competing everywhere. It comes from serving your tier exceptionally well and better than anybody else. If you feel like you're competing with every sitter, every app, every neighbor, and every daycare in town… you're going to feel exhausted. The reality is that the pet care industry isn't one flat marketplace. It's layered. Different clients want different things. Cost savings. Convenience. Relationship. Risk reduction. When you stop trying to appeal to every tier, your pricing gets clearer. Your messaging gets sharper. And your operations get stronger. Clarity is not just comforting. It's strategic. Links: Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts! Check out ProTrainings Code: CPR-petsitterconfessional for 10% off

In this episode, we are diving deep into the mindset behind wealth, happiness, and what it truly means to be fortunate. We kick things off by reviewing the movie Good Fortune, using it as a springboard to discuss a question we all face: Would a massive financial windfall truly solve all your problems? We explore the stark realities of the gig economy, the allure of the lottery, and why waiting for a "lucky break" is often a distraction from the power of intentional financial planning. We believe that money doesn't fundamentally change who you are; it simply amplifies your existing traits. Whether you are currently hustling to make ends meet or are focused on long-term retirement planning, the goal is to build a life of substance, not just status. Join us as we unpack why true wealth starts with a healthy money mindset and why choosing progress over perfection is the key to a fulfilling future. Key Takeaways Money Amplifies Character: A windfall won't fix your internal struggles. If you aren't a giver when you have little, you likely won't be a giver when you have millions. The Trap of Comparison: Envy and the "if only" mindset rob you of satisfaction in your current journey. The Reality of the Gig Economy: While side hustles like Uber or DoorDash can be great supplements, relying on them without a stable foundation can lead to financial anxiety. Planning vs. Luck: Betting on the lottery is a game of chance; financial planning is betting on yourself. Progress Over Perfection: You don't need to have it all figured out today. Just take the next right step. Popular Keywords Financial planning Gig economy Money mindset Character development Retirement planning Key Segments & Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Surviving the snowstorm and getting back to max capacity. 03:15 – Movie Review: Breaking down the themes in Good Fortune and Trading Places. 08:45 – The Gig Economy: Hustle culture, stability, and the pursuit of "more." 15:20 – The Lottery Mentality: Why we dream of windfalls instead of doing the work. 22:30 – Does Money Change You? The importance of maintaining your character. 28:00 – "Make It Worth It": Generosity, legacy, and finding joy in what you have right now. Resources Mentioned Movie: Good Fortune (2024) Movie: Trading Places (1983)     Our website: www.forbetterandworth.com Get Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlight Connect with us: Instagram: @forbetterandworth YouTube: @forbetterandworth Ericka: @erickayoungofficial Chris: @1cbyoung  

Gig at St. Andrews on the Mornington Peninsula. Dave chat's to Evan back stage then drives home with Jimoen, who talks about the Saudi Arabia comedy festival - he did a gig there! Evan Hocking on Instagram Or check out Good Banter, his podcast with Tom Siegert! And, jimeoin.com Also, check out Somehow UN-Related wherever you're listening or go to Nearly.com.au About The Debrief Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Hear the making of The Debrief theme song. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Co-produced by Nearly Media Looking for another podcast? The Junkees with Dave O'Neil & Kitty Flanagan - The sweet and salty roundabout! Junk food abounds!rSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch and Listen to The Dean Von Music Podcast Show, Live out of Las Vegas, Nevada Every Thursday Night at 6PM PST Music Podcast from around the worldHello and welcome to the Dean Von Music Podcast Show, broadcasting live from Las Vegas, Nevada!This week, we're bringing you a band that's breaking all the rules in hard rock—straight out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I present Pennsylvania's Finest: DEFIANT -This four-piece original powerhouse fuses punk, alternative, classic rock, and heavy metal into a fierce, no-compromise sound that's all their own.Get ready for a high-octane, no-holds-barred music interview with Defiant, a band that truly “Boldly Resists Authority.”

In this episode we explore the shift toward prioritizing life over endless career grinding, backed by data on turning down promotions for flexibility, gig work trends, and generational changes. They question if it's an echo chamber or a real societal move, plus a live LinkedIn poll reveals surprising stats on what people value most.

Ian Von sits down with Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and Love King Raheem DeVaughn for a raw convo on artistry, independence, and love as a lifestyle. Raheem breaks down why he's often seen as an “underground king,” his path from background singer for Ginuwine to respected solo artist, and how he's stayed consistent and independent for 20+ years. He talks creative process (rarely writing lyrics down), balancing sensuality with socially conscious “edutainment,” his community work, and why his best song is still ahead of him. They also touch on the state of R&B, the streaming era's flood of music, live performance strategy, generational influences, and dream collabs. If you love real R&B and game from an OG still ascending, this episode delivers.

Endlich weeste! Gibt es sie weeste? Schmittis „Lassen Sie das - White Lotus Resort-Liste! „Ja, wie geil ist dustin?“ „GIG! Podcast ist geil!“ Getreu diesem Motto geben die drei XXL Köche aus Berlin wieder Vollgas am Anekdoten Herd! Bevor Schmitti uns allerdings gedanklich in die wunderbare aber trickreiche Welt der Ferien Resorts entführt, berichtet er von der ersten Geschäftsreise des noch jungen Jahres: nach München zu ProSieben. Dort trifft er auf eine echte TV Legende und bescheißt den um seinen richtigen Namen. Klaas wiederum hat ein neues Laster! Gagá-Podcast wie den von Verschwörungs-Rauner Peter Hahne! Dabei immer die Frage fest im Blick: Wieviele Schwurbel-Podcast kann man hören, bis man selbst zum Echsenmenschen mutiert? GIG! GmbH ist geil! Lundt berichtet davon, wie er fast von einer fremden Familie unschuldig beim Kuchenessen zwangsadoptiert wird und warum es manchmal für alle das Beste ist still zu gehen. Selbstverständlich kommt aber auch die aktuelle Nachrichtenlage nicht zu kurz und alle drei geben ihre Einschätzung zum weniger aufrichten Bruder Pinocchios, Gil Ofraim, ab. Das Prädikat „reinste Bubensahne“ kann und will besonders Schmitti nicht vergeben. Eine Folge so schmackhaft wie eine 3 Meter Tiefkühl Wurst im alten Eigenfett ausgebacken! PS „Ick bin hetero“ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/BaywatchBerlin Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

Ep 114 - News From The Point of No Return: Lucid Dreaming, Brain Scrambled Astronauts, and Ostrich Egg Tells All  - Report XXIIWelcome to the Event Horizon podcast, where we delve into the world's dark and mysterious places, people, and practices. This episode is a Paranormal News show where I discuss the top three paranormal articles for the month. From stars racing through the cosmos at record speed, to a mysterious pyramid rising from the depths of the Amazon, to the James Webb Telescope uncovering signs of life on distant worlds—this week's Event Horizon takes you beyond the edge of the known. Step into the Point of No Return as we link these discoveries back to 3I/Atlas and explore what they mean for our future. In this episode, we discuss:Lucid Dreaming Isn't Sleep or Wakefulness - It's a New State of Consciousness, Scientists Findhttps://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a69717162/lucid-dreaming-consciousness-state/New Evidence Shows Astronauts Came Home With Scrambled Brains.https://news.sky.com/story/new-study-finds-astronauts-brains-change-after-space-travel-13493682#:~:text=Following%20spaceflight%2C%20the%20brain%20shifts,largest%20shifts%2C%20the%20study%20found.&text=New%20research%20into%20the%20health,position%20and%20shape%20over%20time.They found a 7,000-year-old Egg...and it had the pyramids carved into it. https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/they-found-a-7-000-year-old-egg-and-it-had-the-pyramids-carved-into-it/vi-AA1S0gmo?ocid=chromentpnewsPast Episodes You Might Want To (Re) Listen To For Context·        Ep 58 – Musicians and UFOs.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-58-musicians-and-ufos--48463111Ep 40 – Child Trafficking, Human Sacrifice and Consciousness. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-child-trafficking-human-sacrifice-and-consciousness--41615855Ep 38 – David, Bill, Bill, Jeff, Coronavirus and the End of CONSCIOUSNESShttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-david-bill-bill-jeff-coronavirus-and-the-end-of-consciousness--40445876Ep 17 - Consciousness and Dreaming - Bonus Materialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-consciousness-and-dreaming-bonus-material--17284423Ep 16 - The Time Before Time - Consciousness, Dream Dimensional Skipping and Time Slippageshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-the-time-before-time-consciousness-dream-dimensional-skipping-and-time-slippages--17249337***************************************Support the ShowDid you know you can support the podcast by joining the Spreaker Supporter Club? For as little as $2.00 per month, you can help me grow the show and produce more episodes.  Go to the show page on Spreaker and click on the Supporter Club!  Supporter Club - https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2860481/supporters-club/dashboard Support The Show: Make A One-Time DonationCashApp - $mpeter1896PayPal - mpeter1896@gmai.comBuy Me A Cup Of Coffee - buymeacoffee.com/guerrillapreneurFollow Me On Social MediaCome with me and take a walk into the Event Horizon:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/quantumAIradioTwitter at @EventHo14339589Instagram at @EventHorizon Email at eventhorizon1.618@gmail.comWebsite (Guru Radio) -  https://mpeter1896.wixsite.com/gururadioPlease join the community and share your thoughts.Follow My Other PodcastsIf you like Event Horizon and are a political junkie, you might like my podcast, "The Mark Peterson Show." Please check it out on Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/show/the_mark_peterson_show. I just released an episode about the death of Angela Chao, the sister-in-law of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.  You might also like my new podcast, "Movie Reviews from the Edge." Check it out at https://www.spreaker.com/show/movie-reviews-from-the-edge. Check out my latest review – Picard: Season One – Luciferin Transhumanism.   Buy My New BooksI have a new book!  It is called Career Coaching Xs and Os: How To Master the Game of Career Development.  Transform your career trajectory with insider knowledge and actionable advice, all packed into one game-changing guide.  Get your copy on Amazon at https://a.co/d/f7irTML I have an old book! It is called Guerrillapreneur: Small Business Strategy For Davids Wanting To Defeat Goliaths. If you are a fan of the Gig and Sharing Economy, you will love how I applied this thinking to outsmart corporate giants. Get your copy on Amazon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/event-horizon--2860481/support.©Ceyero LLC All Rights Reserved    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/event-horizon--2860481/support

Entrepreneur and martial arts instructor Gary Engels joins me to unpack what it really means to rebuild when everything is stripped away—and why modern resilience requires more than grit.Most stories about reinvention soften the edges. This episode doesn't. Gary and I walk through what happens when loss is not metaphorical but literal: a house fire that destroyed everything he owned while raising three children under five, leaving him with nothing but insurance paperwork, a hotel room, and the responsibility to keep going.Gary shares how that moment forced a recalibration of risk, preparedness, and identity. From running a martial arts school for over two decades to building and exiting businesses across marketing, gig work, corporate networks, and professional services, his story is less about hustle and more about designing a life that doesn't collapse under stress.We explore how personal catastrophe reshapes perspective on money, why low burn rates matter more than high incomes, and how the gig economy has quietly become a resilience layer—not a side hustle—for over half of the U.S. workforce. Gary explains why independence isn't about chasing upside, but about reducing fragility.The conversation spans entrepreneurship, minimalism, family pressure, leadership, and the illusion of security in both “safe” careers and high-status wealth. We dig into why many high earners are more trapped than free, how possessions quietly tax attention and energy, and why preparedness—financial and psychological—is a leadership skill, not paranoia.This is not a motivational comeback story. It's a sober conversation about optionality, responsibility, and how repeated resets—business failures, market shifts, personal loss—can either hollow you out or harden your foundations.The lesson isn't optimism.It's realism: life will break your plans.Your job is to build systems that still function when it does.TL;DR* Total loss reframes what actually matters faster than success ever does* Low burn rates increase options more than high income* Gig work isn't instability—it's distributed resilience* Independence starts with expense control, not income growth* Every possession adds hidden management cost and stress* Most “security” is illusionary and fragile* Leadership is about preparedness, not bravado* You either win or you learn—but both require staying in the fightMemorable Lines* “I'd rather be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.”* “Everything you own becomes a job.”* “Most people don't lose because they fail—they lose because they're unprepared.”* “Freedom comes from lowering the rock before trying to lift it.”* “It doesn't matter what happens to you. What matters is what you do next.”GuestGary Engels — Entrepreneur, CEO, and martial arts instructorCEO of MyGig, focused on helping independent workers and businesses access professional-grade services without corporate dependency. Veteran founder across brick-and-mortar, marketing, corporate networks, and gig economy platforms.Why This MattersThe modern economy rewards flexibility, not loyalty.Jobs disappear. Businesses reset. Income streams vanish overnight—sometimes literally in flames. Most people are taught to optimize for growth without understanding fragility.This episode reframes resilience as a design problem, not a personality trait.For founders, operators, and executives navigating volatility, this conversation offers a clearer lens: success isn't avoiding collapse—it's building systems that let you recover quickly without sacrificing family, health, or identity.Stability doesn't come from comfort.It comes from preparedness, discipline, and the willingness to rethink everything when the ground gives way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

You've done gigs where nothing goes according to plan, but this episode reminds you that chaos is often the classroom. From sleeping on road cases at the Puerto Rican Day Parade to riding a flatbed packed with servo-driven subs that overwhelmed even earplugs and shooting cans, you hear how real-world pressure forges real skills. Mike deAlmeida walks you through learning to roll with it, figuring out systems on the fly before tools like Smaart were common, and walking into unknown gigs where the unknown singer/songwriter turns out to be Shawn Colvin. The lesson is clear: when you don't know the band, communication is everything. Ask how they sound, listen closely, and remember that for that moment, you are part of the band. You're playing the “mixing keyboard” today, so Always Be Performing. As the night wears on, the room changes and so must you. Heat, humidity, and ear fatigue quietly shift the mix, especially in the highs and high-mids, and Mike explains why gradual adjustments beat drastic moves every time. You're reminded to watch the show, not just the meters, and to listen first before using tools like Smaart to confirm what your ears already know. From sweating out microphones and treating them like EQ devices to protecting your hearing with custom molds, active earplugs, and smart exposure management, this episode ties craft, tech, and longevity together. Layer in legendary Celebrity Week stories, the Van Halen M&Ms lesson, and Beach Boys theatrics, and you're left with one guiding principle: mix a good show, every time, because that's how careers last. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 517 – Monday, January 19th, 2026 January 19th: Tin Can Day Guest co-host: Mike deAlmeida, Program Director, Audio Engineering at University of Hartford NAMM coming up! GG Coverage Sponsor: Ultimate Ears Pro! 00:01:50 Puerto Rican Day Parade Sleeping on road cases overnight An insane number of speakers Earplugs + Shooting cans STILL were too loud Servo drives – highly efficient, but not fast. They have motors in them. Security wouldn't let us off the truck. 00:06:43 Gig learning vs. classroom learning Learning to roll with it 00:08:52 When you don't know the band A little jazz band…as wallpaper Sussed out the system manually (before the Smaart Live days!) And a singer/songwriter… who turned out to be Shawn Colvin 00:12:52 Communicating with a band you've never seen Very helpful tips: “Here's how our band sounds.” Guitar players who manage their levels between rhythm and solos As an engineer, you are a member of the band (for that moment) “You play mixing keyboard today” 00:20:37 Teaching the foundation in class, students often seek practical experience on their own Finding practical applications WHILE you're in class is gold. You learn so much. It all comes back to communication skills For FOH engineers, watch the show! Pay attention to the band members 00:24:30 Sound changes throughout the night Heat and humidity will cause ebbs and flows (especially outdoors, but even inside) Watch the highs and high-mids Sound travels faster through a thick medium Gradual adjustments so it sounds better Increasing the mains throughout the show to keep the perceived level due to ear fatigue Smaart Live for tweaking live sound Listen first, then use the gear to confirm what you're hearing 00:31:35 When I mix, I want to hear a good show So I tell the sound guy (me) to mix a good show 00:32:57 Using the tech to isolate live to find (and fix) problems Beyerdynamic MM1 – a measurement mic AND a podcast mic 00:33:48 Learning the nuances of problems 00:35:24 Hot lights to add to the sun! Sweating out microphones… heat shrink tubing plus medical tape solves it Microphones are EQ devices – Matt from Roswell Audio 00:39:38 Mixing with earplugs? Westone custom mold earplugs with 15dB Etymotic filters Hearing protection vs. exposure time US Navy study on hearing health with submarine crew Huberman Lab episode on hearing health 00:44:39 AirPods Pro “active earplugs” (aka Hearing Protection) Comply Foam tips for AirPods Pro DefendEar from Westone 00:52:25 Stories from Celebrity Week at North Shore Music Theatre Almost got into a rumble with Al Martino Face the wall when Wynona Judd walks by Gallagher (or his brother!) The Beach Boys Weird Al 00:56:04 The Van Halen M&Ms story 00:57:37 The Beach Boys surfing on the revolving stage 00:59:41 Gig Gab 519 Outtro Follow Mike deAlmeida Check the University of Hartford’s BS in Audio Engineering Technology Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post The Engineer Is in the Band: Instinct, Ears, and Live Sound with Mike deAlmeida — Gig Gab 517 appeared first on Gig Gab.