Podcasts about GMS

(00:00) Hour 3 begins with Dre'Mont Jones joining the show after Patriots training camp has wrapped up for the day, the guys talk with him about the role of PFF in today's game and more. (9:41) The guys reminisce on training camp memories of old and talk about the firing of longtime MBB announcers at the behest of a new head coach. (28:06) Hour 3 wraps up with talk about Christian Gonzalez's contract, the overlap between agents, and two GMs who are friendly. Plus, phone lines.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zane and Nico are joined by California Black Bears star Zoey Weil to break down the best MLP event of the season — MLP Orlando. They relive the Dream Breaker for the ages between the Chicago Slice and Black Bears, where 13-year-old Elsie Hendershot saved match point and clinched the win to end California's season and keep Chicago's playoff hopes alive. Plus: the debate over player-GMs setting lineups, whether the Black Bears mortgaged their future for a 12-seed run, MLP's salary cap/floor future, Zane's wedding controversy, an MVP and Rookie of the Year debate, Guess My DUPR, and a Disney movie draft. Nico and Zane will be back later this week with a full MLP Playoffs preview — subscribe so you don't miss it.

Tonight, we're talking vampires, history's greatest transformation from suspiciously bloated corpse to immortal bisexual aristocrat with a castle, a cape, and absolutely no respect for personal boundaries. We dig into garlic, holy symbols, counting mustard seeds, bricks shoved into mouths, and the alarming number of vampire prevention methods involving someone's severed head near their butt. Then we compare D&D's growing collection of bitey hit-point bags with Pathfinder's bold decision to let you turn almost anything into a vampire. Grab a wooden stake, protect your neck, and remember: the undead pyramid scheme is not a scam if every wight gets eight zombies beneath them. Show Notes Vampires have been haunting folklore for centuries, but before they became wealthy, seductive goth icons, they were mostly blamed on misunderstood decomposition, disease, and humanity's long tradition of confidently inventing explanations for things it did not understand. We explore the regional beliefs surrounding vampires, including animal transformations, compulsive counting, invitations, running water, graveyard horse tests, and the creative methods people used to keep corpses from returning. Apparently, garlic was not enough. Sometimes you needed decapitation, holy water, a brick, and a very specific head-placement strategy. From there, we follow the vampire from folklore through The Vampyre and Dracula, then directly into tabletop gaming. Strahd is examined as D&D's legally distinct Dracula, complete with an Eastern European castle, disposable vampire brides, an unpleasant servant, and an unhealthy obsession with one particular woman. We discuss why vampires make such effective villains, whether they should always be irredeemably evil, and how their intelligence, charisma, resources, and ability to escape make them more interesting than another monster waiting patiently to be reduced to zero hit points. Tyler walks through D&D's increasingly crowded vampire bestiary, including vampire spawn, familiars, mind flayers, Nosferatu, infernalists, wardens, spellcasters, warriors, umbral lords, hopping vampires, and several versions of Strahd. Ash discovers that many updated vampires lost their regeneration and responds with the measured restraint everyone has come to expect. We also uncover the Jiangshi's undead pyramid scheme, where drained victims become wights, wights create zombies, and everyone receives an exciting opportunity to become their own boss. Pathfinder 2e takes a more flexible approach with vampire adjustments that can be applied to nearly any living creature. Want a vampire dwarf, vampire monster, full vampire character, Dhampir, or suspiciously blood-focused animal companion? Pathfinder has paperwork for that. We compare its vampire families, weaknesses, regeneration, player archetypes, unusual feeding options, and the many ways players can embrace eternal life without being reduced to a single edgy species choice. Finally, the Question of the Week asks how to deliver a satisfying campaign ending. The hosts discuss final boss battles, player-driven epilogues, heroic sacrifices, closing character arcs, carrying consequences into future campaigns, and giving everyone enough closure to explain what their character does after saving the world. Tyler also recommends a total party kill, because rocks falling remains the most efficient form of narrative finality. Key Takeaways Vampire folklore varied dramatically between regions, but blood drinking, animal transformations, compulsions, returning corpses, and elaborate burial precautions appeared frequently. Many historical vampire scares were fueled by misunderstandings about decomposition, disease, bloating, and blood appearing around a corpse's mouth. Bram Stoker's Dracula established many of the traits associated with modern vampires, including wealth, sophistication, seduction, immortality, and aristocratic menace. Strahd is essentially D&D's version of Dracula, enhanced with wizard abilities, legendary actions, extensive resources, and enough emotional baggage to fill Castle Ravenloft. Vampires make strong recurring villains because they are intelligent, charismatic, difficult to permanently destroy, and capable of retreating to fight another day. D&D offers numerous vampire variants, but several newer designs reduce them to durable biting monsters, and the removal of regeneration makes them feel less distinct. The Jiangshi can create an expanding hierarchy of wights and zombies, producing what can only be described as an undead pyramid scheme. Pathfinder 2e's vampire adjustments allow GMs to apply vampire abilities to existing creatures instead of relying entirely on separate stat blocks. Pathfinder also provides more vampire-related player options, including the Dhampir heritage, vampire archetype, vampiric companions, and blood-draining spells. A satisfying campaign ending should extend beyond defeating the final boss and give players room to resolve relationships, describe their futures, and address the consequences of their choices. Asking characters what they hope to do after the adventure can help the GM build meaningful rewards and bring long-running stories full circle. Heroic sacrifice can create a powerful bittersweet ending when the choice belongs to the player rather than being forced upon them. Plot holes may be forgotten, but players remember when an old joke, promise, relationship, or seemingly insignificant choice returns during the finale. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Tonight, we're talking vampires, history's greatest transformation from suspiciously bloated corpse to immortal bisexual aristocrat with a castle, a cape, and absolutely no respect for personal boundaries. We dig into garlic, holy symbols, counting mustard seeds, bricks shoved into mouths, and the alarming number of vampire prevention methods involving someone's severed head near their butt. Then we compare D&D's growing collection of bitey hit-point bags with Pathfinder's bold decision to let you turn almost anything into a vampire. Grab a wooden stake, protect your neck, and remember: the undead pyramid scheme is not a scam if every wight gets eight zombies beneath them. Show Notes Vampires have been haunting folklore for centuries, but before they became wealthy, seductive goth icons, they were mostly blamed on misunderstood decomposition, disease, and humanity's long tradition of confidently inventing explanations for things it did not understand. We explore the regional beliefs surrounding vampires, including animal transformations, compulsive counting, invitations, running water, graveyard horse tests, and the creative methods people used to keep corpses from returning. Apparently, garlic was not enough. Sometimes you needed decapitation, holy water, a brick, and a very specific head-placement strategy. From there, we follow the vampire from folklore through The Vampyre and Dracula, then directly into tabletop gaming. Strahd is examined as D&D's legally distinct Dracula, complete with an Eastern European castle, disposable vampire brides, an unpleasant servant, and an unhealthy obsession with one particular woman. We discuss why vampires make such effective villains, whether they should always be irredeemably evil, and how their intelligence, charisma, resources, and ability to escape make them more interesting than another monster waiting patiently to be reduced to zero hit points. Tyler walks through D&D's increasingly crowded vampire bestiary, including vampire spawn, familiars, mind flayers, Nosferatu, infernalists, wardens, spellcasters, warriors, umbral lords, hopping vampires, and several versions of Strahd. Ash discovers that many updated vampires lost their regeneration and responds with the measured restraint everyone has come to expect. We also uncover the Jiangshi's undead pyramid scheme, where drained victims become wights, wights create zombies, and everyone receives an exciting opportunity to become their own boss. Pathfinder 2e takes a more flexible approach with vampire adjustments that can be applied to nearly any living creature. Want a vampire dwarf, vampire monster, full vampire character, Dhampir, or suspiciously blood-focused animal companion? Pathfinder has paperwork for that. We compare its vampire families, weaknesses, regeneration, player archetypes, unusual feeding options, and the many ways players can embrace eternal life without being reduced to a single edgy species choice. Finally, the Question of the Week asks how to deliver a satisfying campaign ending. The hosts discuss final boss battles, player-driven epilogues, heroic sacrifices, closing character arcs, carrying consequences into future campaigns, and giving everyone enough closure to explain what their character does after saving the world. Tyler also recommends a total party kill, because rocks falling remains the most efficient form of narrative finality. Key Takeaways Vampire folklore varied dramatically between regions, but blood drinking, animal transformations, compulsions, returning corpses, and elaborate burial precautions appeared frequently. Many historical vampire scares were fueled by misunderstandings about decomposition, disease, bloating, and blood appearing around a corpse's mouth. Bram Stoker's Dracula established many of the traits associated with modern vampires, including wealth, sophistication, seduction, immortality, and aristocratic menace. Strahd is essentially D&D's version of Dracula, enhanced with wizard abilities, legendary actions, extensive resources, and enough emotional baggage to fill Castle Ravenloft. Vampires make strong recurring villains because they are intelligent, charismatic, difficult to permanently destroy, and capable of retreating to fight another day. D&D offers numerous vampire variants, but several newer designs reduce them to durable biting monsters, and the removal of regeneration makes them feel less distinct. The Jiangshi can create an expanding hierarchy of wights and zombies, producing what can only be described as an undead pyramid scheme. Pathfinder 2e's vampire adjustments allow GMs to apply vampire abilities to existing creatures instead of relying entirely on separate stat blocks. Pathfinder also provides more vampire-related player options, including the Dhampir heritage, vampire archetype, vampiric companions, and blood-draining spells. A satisfying campaign ending should extend beyond defeating the final boss and give players room to resolve relationships, describe their futures, and address the consequences of their choices. Asking characters what they hope to do after the adventure can help the GM build meaningful rewards and bring long-running stories full circle. Heroic sacrifice can create a powerful bittersweet ending when the choice belongs to the player rather than being forced upon them. Plot holes may be forgotten, but players remember when an old joke, promise, relationship, or seemingly insignificant choice returns during the finale. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

The lack of access from all Detroit sports GMs prompted the guys to have a conversation to begin the second hour about the one GM (or owner in the Red Wings case) that they want to hear speak to the media the most. They also reacted to the news of the opening date of the immersive sports viewing venue Cosm Detroit in September.

Malik and Joey discuss Lebron James signing with the 76ers, Pistons still not getting a deal with Jalen Duren, and the disappointment from Detroit sports GMs recently.

This week, Stephen talks about the vast environments at a GMs disposal for Starfinder 2nd Edition, and how you can use environments to influence encounters as well! Sam talks about player options for surviving extreme environments, and proposes some ideas for additional equipment.Follow us on Bluesky: thedarktimespod.bsky.socialWant to ask something/submit a build? Email us at: thedarktimespod@gmail.comLogo designed by: @MothPunkStarfinder 2E at PaizoStarfinder 2E SubredditSupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes reveal the unlikely source of the first "optionality" in sports. Sam Presti continues to play 4-D Chess with other GMs, and the conspiracy goes deeper than you could ever imagine. Truth Teller Spike Eskin of ⁠The Rights to Ricky Sanchez⁠ and WIP is the proud new owner of a mercenary super team. LeBron James has done the impossible and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, bringing with him a whole lot of attention, expectations and possibly his son Bronaldinho. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Highlights: Evolving leadership demands on ag co-op GMs or CEOs. [08:01] What are the co-op GM/CEO turnover trends and stats? [15:18] The role and risks of mergers as a succession strategy. [19:37] Why strategic clarity is crucial in succession-driven mergers. [22:14] Whose responsibility is it to lead succession planning? [25:28] Impacts of boards choosing executive search over internal CEO pipelines. [30:39] What exactly is the job of a recruiter? [32:53] Best practices to develop future CEO talent and retain runners-up. [39:26] Mitigating internal disengagement during external CEO searches. [43:24] How CEOs can foster top talent for candidate readiness. [48:19] Advice to integrate talent management and strategy. [50:57] Why performance reviews from the board-level down matter. [52:09] Discover more about Ag1Source at https://ag1source.com/brands/ag-1-source/. To explore People Spark Consulting, visit their website at https://peoplesparkconsulting.com/. Check out The People Spark Podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/4MDxso5DYdYbaCrJOv8tw3. Links to past Pacesetter Pod episodes with today's guests for deeper insights: Mark Waschek on Episode 140: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HKupTrIzI6EWK8IZVhrjQ?si=oFnYcIQGTOuj7rJxOSdsdg Kristen Ireland on Episode 74: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vnpmQZeohfINYk1AHl82U?si=UpyQRd2nSz66nWrU5ayFdQ If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemosher/, or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com.

Pendant des années, le drive a été traité comme un canal “en plus”.Aujourd'hui, il redéfinit les règles du commerce alimentaire.12 % du chiffre d'affaires passe désormais par le drive.Jusqu'à 25 à 30 % sur certaines catégories comme le baby food.Et pourtant, beaucoup de marques continuent d'appliquer au digital des logiques pensées pour le linéaire physique.Ce que m'explique Arthur dans cet épisode:Dans l'e-commerce, ce n'est plus le facing qui décide.Ce n'est plus uniquement le shopper non plus..Ce sont les algorithmes, Et encore pire, nouveau et moins maitrisable: désormais l'intelligence artificielle.Bon et du coup ça veut dire quoi?- Que des moteurs de recherche génératifs peuvent recommander un produit ou l'ignorer totalement,- Que la performance ne se joue plus seulement sur le prix, la promo ou la part de voix,- mais sur la capacité d'un produit à être compris, interprété et recommandé par une IA.Dans cet épisode, j'échange avec Arthur, directeur iRetail & Marketplace chez iProspect sur cette transformation de fond :- Pourquoi la donnée remplace progressivement le facing,- Comment l'IA rebat la hiérarchie des produits en ligne,- Pourquoi un “bon produit” peut devenir invisible s'il n'est pas lisible par les algorithmes,- Et comment les marques peuvent s'adapter dans ce contexte... Très mouvant et nouveaux!J'adore cet épisode.Il est technique, pratique, concret...Bref.En plus... Avec Arthur, on est amis dans la vie.Je sais donc, que vous vous sentirez comme à la maison en nous écoutant, même quand on parle technique!!Episode sponsorisé par IprospectVous souhaitez me retrouver ailleurs qu'en podcast?Vous avez l'embarras du choix!

Building a hospitality leadership pipeline means identifying your next leaders before you need them. Michelle Pascoe, Certified Speaking Professional and hospitality training expert with over 30 years' experience, outlines a four-step approach: identify internal talent now, have honest succession conversations with your board, protect your leadership development budget, and broaden your talent pool beyond traditional club experience. Are the clubs around you already running out of leaders, and they just don't know it yet? In this solo episode, Michelle draws on a month of guest conversations to address one of the most pressing structural issues facing Australian clubs right now: the leadership pipeline gap. Senior retirements have already started. GMs and operations managers who built their careers through the club structure of the 1980s and 90s are retiring or burning out, and the generation below them has not been developed to step into those roles. Recruitment alone will not fix this. If you have not built the culture and developed your people internally, you will spend far more time and money recruiting than you would ever have spent on development. A leadership pipeline works because it creates a continuous supply of capable people who are ready to step up before the gap becomes a crisis. The next five years will reveal which clubs were building something and which clubs were just managing. The ones who act now, while they still have time, are the ones who will be ready. Key Takeaways The leadership pipeline crisis already unfolding in Australian clubs as senior retirements accelerate. Why recruitment alone cannot solve a development problem, and what clubs should be doing instead. What a real leadership pipeline looks like in practice, from frontline identification through to board succession. Four practical actions club leaders can take right now to protect their operational future. Why AI is raising, not lowering, the value of strong hospitality leadership development. Next Steps Subscribe to The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify: https://www.michellepascoe.com/The-Michelle-Pascoe-Hospitality-Podcast Join Michelle's newsletter for leadership, culture, and service excellence: https://www.michellepascoe.com/blog Book customer service workshops and middle management programs tailored to clubs, hotels, and hospitality venues: https://www.michellepascoe.com/traininganddevelopmentprograms About Michelle Michelle Pascoe helps hospitality leaders build multigenerational teams, lift service standards, and embed values-led culture. A Certified Speaking Professional with over 30 years in the hospitality industry, Michelle delivers bespoke keynotes, workshops, and leadership programs for clubs, hotels, and hospitality venues across Australia and internationally. Book customer service workshops and middle management programs: https://www.michellepascoe.com/traininganddevelopmentprograms

In this Week 30, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Grace and Ryan examine the geopolitical, freight, currency, compliance and operational developments shaping the global ship recycling market. The maritime conflict expanded beyond the Strait of Hormuz as attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea increased concern around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Additional disruption at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal in the Black Sea added further pressure to global energy flows. Brent crude briefly crossed $100 per barrel before easing below $98, while WTI remained close to $90. Rising bunker costs, war-risk premiums and increasingly complex voyage routes continue to affect shipowners, cash buyers and recycling candidates. Dry bulk freight moved in the opposite direction. The Baltic Dry Index and Capesize market declined as softer iron ore and coal demand combined with improving vessel availability. Lower Capesize earnings may encourage owners of ageing vessels to consider recycling, although restricted passage through key maritime chokepoints continues to delay deliveries. In Bangladesh, floodwaters are receding and Chattogram port operations are gradually returning to normal. Local steel trading has resumed, and attention is turning to the next delivery tide window. However, a tanker sanctioned after arrival has increased compliance caution, with recycling buyers showing a stronger preference for bulk carriers and vessels with clean trading histories. India's ship recycling market improved as Alang steel plate prices strengthened and the market's compliance advantage became more commercially significant. India retains the deepest recycling capacity, more than 115 valid Statements of Compliance and the broadest ability to consider complex or dark-fleet tonnage. Pakistan remained stable despite triple-digit oil prices and rising regional risk. The Pakistani Rupee moved only marginally, local steel prices improved, and scrap shortages continued to support buying interest at Gadani. Turkey held interest rates at 37% for a fourth consecutive meeting, while the Turkish Lira reached another record low. Aliaga remains a specialist, regulation-led recycling destination rather than a mainstream price competitor to South Asia. Key topics include: ship recycling market, vessel recycling prices, Brent crude above $100, Strait of Hormuz closure, Bab al-Mandeb risk, Red Sea tanker attacks, Black Sea oil disruption, Baltic Dry Index, Capesize freight, Chattogram recovery, Bangladesh flooding, sanctioned vessels, maritime compliance, Alang ship recycling, Gadani scrap demand, Aliaga recycling and GMS market rankings. For detailed vessel indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and ship recycling analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.

Most commercial kitchens have no clear picture of what they are throwing away, when, or why.In this episode of HappyPorch Radio, Barry O'Kane speaks with Anastasia Dellis, CEO of Orbisk, a platform that uses AI and computer vision to make food waste visible in commercial kitchens. The Orbi monitor sits above a waste bin, captures every item discarded, recognises over 800 ingredients, and feeds it all into a dashboard that tells chefs, GMs, CFOs, and sustainability teams what is happening and what to change first.Anastasia's path to Orbisk runs through two decades of scaling businesses, from Africa's largest retailer to Gorillas, one of Europe's fastest-growing startups in quick commerce. She describes recognising the intersection of her professional experience with a personal connection to food scarcity she grew up with in South Africa.What comes through most clearly is her conviction that kitchen technology only works at scale if it demands nothing of the people using it. No training, no buttons, no extra steps. That principle, which Orbisk calls "No Pause Dispose," is not an afterthought; it is the product.✨ In this episode:Anastasia explains how the Orbi monitor works: above the bin computer vision that captures every discard automatically, with no interaction from kitchen staffHow different stakeholders use the same data differently: a CFO sees margin gains, a chef sees ingredient-level waste patterns, and a sustainability team sees carbon metrics pulled into their auditing environmentAnastasia's path from growing up in her father's shop in South Africa to corporate retail to scaling Gorillas across nine markets, and how she found purpose alignment at OrbiskWhy mission alignment matters for the team and investors, even when customers buy purely on the business caseHow Orbisk's AI culinary assistant goes beyond dashboards to offer production, recipe, and training changes tailored to a hotel brand's standardsThe longer-term vision: moving from waste monitoring into forecasting and purchasing to become the intelligence layer inside every kitchen

Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom go through their annual PRESEASON WATCH LIST! This episode is about the Chicago Bears.    watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/aa2neqzRUAE  Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST kicks off with a full tour of the NFC North, as Sigmund Bloom and Cecil Lammey break down the biggest fantasy and NFL storylines you need to track before training camp. Can Caleb Williams take the next step and enter true superstar territory in 2026. The Bears have surrounded him with talent — now it's time to see if he becomes the kind of QB who tilts the entire division. Are the Detroit Lions slipping out of their Super Bowl window. After two years of pushing chips in, Bloom and Cecil examine whether the roster is still ascending… or quietly plateauing. Do the Packers have a fantasy sleeper at running back. Marshawn Lloyd might be the most explosive RB on the roster — and fantasy GMs need to know his name before August drafts. And in Minnesota, Kyler Murray is the favorite to win the QB battle. If he does, what does that mean for the fantasy value of Justin Jefferson. Could this be the best QB‑WR pairing Jefferson has ever had. Bloom and Cecil hit every angle — fantasy, film, roster construction, and preseason expectations — as the NFC North sets the stage for one of the most unpredictable seasons in years.

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST kicks off with a full tour of the NFC North, as Sigmund Bloom and Cecil Lammey break down the biggest fantasy and NFL storylines you need to track before training camp. Can Caleb Williams take the next step and enter true superstar territory in 2026. The Bears have surrounded him with talent — now it's time to see if he becomes the kind of QB who tilts the entire division. Are the Detroit Lions slipping out of their Super Bowl window. After two years of pushing chips in, Bloom and Cecil examine whether the roster is still ascending… or quietly plateauing.   watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/aa2neqzRUAE?t=894 Do the Packers have a fantasy sleeper at running back. Marshawn Lloyd might be the most explosive RB on the roster — and fantasy GMs need to know his name before August drafts. And in Minnesota, Kyler Murray is the favorite to win the QB battle. If he does, what does that mean for the fantasy value of Justin Jefferson. Could this be the best QB‑WR pairing Jefferson has ever had. Bloom and Cecil hit every angle — fantasy, film, roster construction, and preseason expectations — as the NFC North sets the stage for one of the most unpredictable seasons in years.

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST kicks off with a full tour of the NFC North, as Sigmund Bloom and Cecil Lammey break down the biggest fantasy and NFL storylines you need to track before training camp. Can Caleb Williams take the next step and enter true superstar territory in 2026. The Bears have surrounded him with talent — now it's time to see if he becomes the kind of QB who tilts the entire division. Are the Detroit Lions slipping out of their Super Bowl window. After two years of pushing chips in, Bloom and Cecil examine whether the roster is still ascending… or quietly plateauing. Do the Packers have a fantasy sleeper at running back. Marshawn Lloyd might be the most explosive RB on the roster — and fantasy GMs need to know his name before August drafts. And in Minnesota, Kyler Murray is the favorite to win the QB battle. If he does, what does that mean for the fantasy value of Justin Jefferson. Could this be the best QB‑WR pairing Jefferson has ever had. Bloom and Cecil hit every angle — fantasy, film, roster construction, and preseason expectations — as the NFC North sets the stage for one of the most unpredictable seasons in years.

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST kicks off with a full tour of the NFC North, as Sigmund Bloom and Cecil Lammey break down the biggest fantasy and NFL storylines you need to track before training camp. Can Caleb Williams take the next step and enter true superstar territory in 2026. The Bears have surrounded him with talent — now it's time to see if he becomes the kind of QB who tilts the entire division. Are the Detroit Lions slipping out of their Super Bowl window. After two years of pushing chips in, Bloom and Cecil examine whether the roster is still ascending… or quietly plateauing. Do the Packers have a fantasy sleeper at running back. Marshawn Lloyd might be the most explosive RB on the roster — and fantasy GMs need to know his name before August drafts. And in Minnesota, Kyler Murray is the favorite to win the QB battle. If he does, what does that mean for the fantasy value of Justin Jefferson. Could this be the best QB‑WR pairing Jefferson has ever had. Bloom and Cecil hit every angle — fantasy, film, roster construction, and preseason expectations — as the NFC North sets the stage for one of the most unpredictable seasons in years.

Does Ben Cherington deserve some love as one of the better GMs in the NL, at least in 2026? The team he put together this year is in a playoff spot and the shrewd moves he made this offseason and in-season is starting to put it together.

Does Ben Cherington deserve some love as one of the better GMs in the NL, at least in 2026? The team he put together this year is in a playoff spot and the shrewd moves he made this offseason and in-season is starting to put it together. Manager's Minute – What did Don Kelly say to the media after the game?

There is a changing of the guard as Spain defeats defending champion Argentina in the World Cup Final. We also discuss futbol news with England, USA, MLS. Padres uninspired in Kansas City. Is it time for AJ to sell? Dodgers Good News, Bad News. MLB Notes Mets, Tigers, Red Sox, Yankees, Brewers, NBA Update Lakers, LeBron James, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard. NFL Training Camps open Rams, Chargers, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Cardinals, NHL Suicide Note, Goals, GMs – Canadiens, Jets, Blues, Ducks, Red Wings, Gulls. Plus, British Open, Belgium Grand Prix and Scotland. Got a hot take for Hacksaw? Drop your comment or question in the live chat on YouTube, X or Facebook. Here's what Lee Hamilton thinks on Monday, July 20, 2026. 1)…WORLD CUP SHOCKER…LAMINE YAMAL, LIONEL MESSI “CHANGING OF THE GUARD” SPAIN/ARGENTINA ENGLAND TEAM USA MLS ——– 2)…PADRES BASEBALL-ROAD TRIP & LOSSES “UNINSPIRED-UNDERACHIEVERS-BLAME?” 3)…DODGERS…TOUGH ROAD TRIP CONTINUES “GOOD NEWS-BAD NEWS” 4)…MLB NOTEBOOK “HOT HEADLINES” METS…TIGERS RED SOX…YANKEES BREWERS ========== (HALFTIME)…DIXIELINE LUMBER ========== 5)…NBA NOTEBOOK…LAKERS, LEBRON JAMES, CLIPPERS, KAWHI LEONARD “WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?” ———- 6)…NFL TRAINING CAMPS OPEN                 “NFL HEADLINES” RAMS…CHARGERS DENVER-CHIEFS RAIDERS-ARIZONA ————- 7)…NHL NOTEBOOK “SUICIDE NOTE-GOALIES-GMS” MONTREAL WINNIPEG ST LOUIS DUCKS RED WINGS GULLS ————– 8)…HOT HEADLINES “OFF SPORTS THE WIRE” BRITISH OPEN BELGIUM GRAND PRIX SCOTLAND – MILE WORLD RECORD ============ #MLB #yankees #redsox #tigers #braves #mets #brewers #PADRES #ajpreller #mannymachado #masonmiller #CRAIGSTAMMEN #josefeliciano #DODGERS #tylerglasnow #shoheiohtani #blakesnell #daveroberts #KYLETUCKER #BOBICHETTE #tarikskubal #freddyperalta #BRANDONWOODRUFF #nfl #CHIEFS #CHARGERS #RAIDERS #BRONCOS #RAMS #CARDINALS #fernandomendoza #kirkcousins #chargers #rams #matthewstafford #AARONDONALD #lakers #lebronjames #clippers #kawhileonard #STEVEBALLMER #ducks #nhl #canadiens #redwings #f1 #teamusa #teamengland #harrykane #christianpulisic #MauricioPochettino #worldcup2026 #lionelmessi #LAMINEYAMAL #pga #BRYSONDECHAMBEAU Be sure to share this episode with a friend! ☆☆ STAY CONNECTED ☆☆ For more of Hacksaw's Headlines, The Best 15 Minutes, One Man's Opinion, and Hacksaw's Pro Football Notebook: http://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/ SUBSCRIBE on YouTube for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/c/leehacksawhamiltonsports FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/leehacksaw.hamilton.9 TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/hacksaw1090 TIKTOK ➡ https://www.tiktok.com/@leehacksawhamilton INSTAGRAM ➡ https://www.instagram.com/leehacksawhamiltonsports/ To get the latest news and information about sports, join Hacksaw’s Insider’s Group. It’s free! https://www.leehacksawhamilton.com/team/ Thank you to our sponsors: Dixieline Lumber and Home Centers https://www.dixieline.com

Bob Nightengale said recently that the Pirates won't add deadline help if they are adding to the payroll. This made big waves throughout Pittsburgh as many are hoping that the Pirates add bullpen arms. Poni thinks that Cherington, like other GMs throughout the league, is afraid to make a trade unless he knows he is fleecing the other guy. MLB writer Travis Sawchik joined the show. Travis says that he absolutely thinks the Pirates should be buyers at the deadline, and he thinks that bullpen help should be the first priority. He also says that there is no excuse for the Pirates not to help the bullpen, as bullpen arms are always on the move around deadline time. Travis says that the market will loosen up near the deadline because there will terms will be more sure that they cannot make the playoffs. He also thinks that it would cost a ridiculous package to acquire Mason miller, similar to the one that the A's got for him last year. Sawchik does not think that the idea of trading Oneil Cruz is a good one. Donny Football Debrief – Tom Brady made waves this weekend, as he was starting to form a feud with Logan Paul. It feels like we are setting up for Tom Brady vs Logan Paul at WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia.

Bob Nightengale said recently that the Pirates won't add deadline help if they are adding to the payroll. This made big waves throughout Pittsburgh as many are hoping that the Pirates add bullpen arms. Poni thinks that Cherington, like other GMs throughout the league, is afraid to make a trade unless he knows he is fleecing the other guy.

20 Jul 2026 Some Gulf flights are being rescheduled, but airlines are keeping the region moving. We find out how with Kashif Khalid of IATA. Plus, TikTok has been taking stock of its operations here in the UAE, and we speak to one of its regional GMs, Shadi Kandil. We also look at why financial services growth is outpacing much of the UAE’s private sector, with Aakash Bassi of Grant Thornton. And Treo Homes has posted another record month for sales and rentals despite the headwinds. We find out how with Aron Lomax.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Week 29, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Grace and Ryan examine the renewed geopolitical, freight, currency and operational pressures shaping the global ship recycling market. The United States has reinstated its naval blockade of Iranian ports following several days of strikes around Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and Sirik. A tanker reportedly heading toward Kharg Island was disabled after ignoring warnings, while two additional vessels were redirected. The renewed escalation has pushed Brent crude close to USD 85 per barrel and increased uncertainty around Gulf vessel movements, war-risk premiums and recycling decisions. Dry bulk freight remains firm. The Baltic Dry Index reached 2,944, its highest level since early June, while stronger Capesize earnings continue to give owners of ageing vessels an incentive to remain in service rather than commit tonnage for recycling. Across the major ship recycling destinations, severe flooding and landslides in Bangladesh have caused significant loss of life, displaced more than one million people and brought beaching and local steel trading in Chattogram close to a standstill. Bangladesh remains the highest-ranked recycling destination, but sentiment and price indications have softened. India continues to offer the deepest recycling capacity and strongest compliance infrastructure, although the Rupee weakened toward 96.40 and Alang remains the lowest-priced sub-continent market. Pakistan's currency and steel prices remained exceptionally stable despite renewed Gulf tensions, while Turkey continues to operate as a regulation-driven niche market. Key topics include: Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iranian port restrictions, Brent crude prices, Baltic Dry Index, Capesize freight, ageing vessel supply, ship recycling demand, Chattogram flooding, Alang recycling capacity, Gadani war-risk premiums, Aliaga recycling, currencies, steel prices and market rankings. For detailed vessel indications, market rankings, port positions and recycling-market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.

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Send us Fan MailWe lay out our WNBA 2026 All-Star expectations by breaking down the GMs, coaches, full rosters, and the matchups that should decide the ending. We also make our All-Star MVP pick, name the scorers who could steal it, and close with fun WNBA All-Star history that changes how you look at the awards. • Teresa Weatherspoon vs Cynthia Cooper as contrasting GM archetypes built on defense and buckets • Why Cheryl Reeve and Becky Hammon land the coaching spots based on standings • Team Spoon roster strengths, name recognition, and rebounding advantage • Team Coop roster fit, two-way versatility, and perimeter defense edge • Why we lean Team Coop if the game stays close late • MVP prediction for Kelsey Mitchell plus other realistic MVP paths • Surprising All-Star MVP facts about A'ja Wilson and Diana Taurasi • All-Star MVP leaders Maya Moore and Lisa Leslie and what that implies • Sue Bird's All-Star selection records and Nneka Ogwumike's climb • West's historical win rate and the Connecticut Sun hosting note please make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone one about the WNBA and two about my show Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

Who do NFL Coaches & GMs think are the top 10 QBs in the NFL? Today on Wake Up with Ray & JRich, we're reacting to ESPN's ranking of the Top 10 NFL Quarterbacks, voted on by league executives, coaches and scouts. Can any young risers like Caleb Williams crack the top 10, and how do they rank the talented but MVPs who have struggled in the postseason. They debate it all and more on todays show We'll debate the rankings, discuss the biggest snubs and break down what these evaluations mean for fantasy football and dynasty managers heading into the 2026 NFL season. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community ⁠https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/⁠ Join the discord for FREE: https://discord.gg/TAeWz3B5VW Subscribe to the Wake Up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB⁠ Subscribe to Ray's Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue⁠ Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: ⁠https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/⁠ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: ⁠https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb⁠

In this Week 28, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Grace and Ryan examine the renewed geopolitical and operational pressures affecting the global ship recycling market. Hostilities have resumed around the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on commercial shipping have increased, and vessel transits are once again facing uncertainty. Brent crude rebounded toward USD 77 to USD 78 per barrel, while the Baltic Dry Index climbed to 2,875 on stronger iron ore and coal demand. Higher oil prices and improving freight markets are giving owners of ageing vessels more reason to delay recycling decisions, placing the anticipated supply of recycling candidates on hold. Across the key ship recycling destinations, severe flooding in Chattogram has disrupted yard production and softened Bangladesh market sentiment. India continues to offer strong recycling capacity and more than 110 valid Statements of Compliance, but remains the lowest-priced sub-continent market. Pakistan's currency and steel prices remain comparatively stable, while Gadani balances renewed Gulf proximity advantages against changing steel import duties. Turkey recorded lower inflation, but Aliaga remains a compliance-led niche market with pricing well below South Asian levels. Key themes this week: Strait of Hormuz shipping risk, tanker attacks, Brent crude prices, Baltic Dry Index, ageing vessel supply, ship recycling prices, Chattogram flooding, Alang compliance, Gadani steel market, Aliaga recycling, currencies, monsoon disruption and vessel recycling demand. For full details, vessel rankings, and port positions, download the GMS Weekly on our GMS website or mobile app. Follow GMS on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X for daily updates.

Valenti, joined by Brendan Schabath (in for Rico), kicked off the show asking a question regarding 2 GMs in Detroit: which of Scott Harris (Skubal situation) and Steve Yzerman (Larkin trade request) is in the more difficult situation? They took a break from this topic in the second hour to discuss the latest on Jalen Duren and whether Trajan Langdon may have made a mistake with his handling of this ongoing saga. The Godfather Michael Stone sat in for the second half of the show as they took a detour for a couple of segments but continued to mainly focus on the Yzerman vs. Harris conversation for the rest of the show.

On this episode of The Audible, Sigmund Bloom and Cecil Lammey break down their favorite sleeper running backs heading into training camp — because every fantasy GM knows the right backup RB can win you a league. The Seahawks backfield is crowded, but George Holani is a sleeper in a different way — efficient, versatile, and quietly positioned for real touches if the depth chart shakes loose. In Green Bay, a finally healthy Marshawn Lloyd might be the most explosive sleeper on the board. If he stays upright, he could carve out a role that surprises fantasy managers. And don't overlook Kansas City. Rookie Emmett Johnson is a player to watch — smooth runner, natural hands, and in a backfield where opportunity always finds talent. Plus more under‑the‑radar RBs who could become league‑winners if the right break goes their way.

When the Dallas Wings acquired Jessica Shepard this offseason, the keyboard GMs called it an overpay. Fast forward to Tuesday night: Shepard just dropped her third triple-double of the season, shattering the New York Liberty defense with a 22-point, 12-rebound, 11-assist masterclass. We're gonna dissect that game through the lens of Jessica's own words. We'll also listen to what Awak Kueir and Jose Fernandez had to say. PLUS: The Las Vegas Aces have stunned WNBA fans by waiving Chennedy Carter. We rewind the tape to our May 28 interview where Carter praised the Aces' locker room to discuss how a great fit dissolved into a waiver move in just 40 days.Support the Content: https://buymeacoffee.com/BLSPodcast⁠Read on Substack: ⁠https://jazzmonet.substack.com/⁠Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcheslovesports00:00 - Intro: Dallas Wings' Question Answered03:25 - A $2,050,000 Bargain: Jessica Shepard's Historic Triple-Double09:45 - Chat Q&A: Does Shepard Belong in the MVP Conversation?19:18 - Wimbledon Surprises & the Reality of FIFA's Corruption24:35 - The 40-Day Disconnect: Why Did the Aces Waive Chennedy Carter?44:18 - WNBA Leadership, Toxic Fan Narratives, & Misogynoir51:10 - The "B... Love Sports" Origin Story (5th Anniversary Acknowledgement)56:05 - Coach Jose Fernandez Postgame Presser: Half-Court Geometry & Beating Elite Teams01:18:27 - Postgame Tape: How Dallas Put a Lid on New York's 3-Point Game1:35:31 - Body Recomposition & Athletic Discipline

Growing from one restaurant to nine teaches you that what worked at one location might not work at another. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we sit down with Sam Aguilar, Brand President of Oak & Stone Restaurants, to discuss what it actually takes to scale a multi-unit concept without losing your culture along the way. Sam shares how Oak & Stone built a communication system that cascades from his weekly one-on-ones all the way down to the pre-shift, plus why he tracks two labor metrics. Whether you're opening your second location or your ninth, Sam's approach to scheduling, people development, and labor productivity offers practical takeaways for restaurants looking to grow.Key TakeawaysTwo Numbers, Not One: Hear why Sam tracks checks per labor hour alongside sales per labor hour — and how rising prices can dilute what's really happening on the floor.The Hardest Jump Isn't Zero to One: Discover why going from one location to two was Sam's toughest stretch, and why the processes that worked for a single-unit operator had to be rebuilt from scratch.A Cascade That Doesn't Break: Learn how Sam's communication flows from his weekly one-on-ones down through area leads, GMs, and managers, ending in a daily pre-shift built around exactly three things.Systems Over Memory: Find out why Sam pushes leaders toward PAR-based ordering and documented standards instead of letting critical knowledge live in one person's head.The Tap Guide Role: Understand how Oak & Stone staffs and measures the person responsible for guiding guests through a 50-tap self-pour wall, and how that role became a real career path.Feedback Is a Gift, Even for Your Best People: Hear Sam's case for spending five minutes and a cup of coffee recognizing high performers, who often get overlooked simply because they're not the ones causing problems.Hiring Is Everything: Discover why Sam calls people selection the single most important decision a growing operator makes, since it creates almost every problem and solves almost every problem down the line.ResourcesConnect with Sam Aguilar on LinkedIn

Dustin Nielson and former NHL netminder Joaquin Gage finally reunite to share the microphones. It has been quite some time since these two anchors shared the airwaves, so the boys open up the program with a much-needed catch-up on life, summer schedules, and golf games before plunging headfirst into a volcanic week of hockey headlines.   On Today's Show: Dusty & Gager Catch Up: Before tearing into the hockey whiteboard, the fellas trade some opening notes on where they've been, how they spent their recent time off, and why the studio chemistry hits completely differently when they're both locked into the microphones. Dissecting Stan Bowman's Massive Roster Overhaul: The boys spent a significant chunk of today's broadcast sorting through the volcanic ash of the recent open-market madness. From the historic decision to move Darnell Nurse's entire $9.25M contract to San Jose without retaining a single dollar, to the incoming depth signings, the landscape in Oil Country has fundamentally shifted. Gager and Dusty share their raw, unfiltered thoughts on the new structural look of this team. The Remaining Cap Room Crossroads: With the current depth chart taking shape, the Oilers still find themselves holding onto a healthy, unusual layer of cap flexibility. The boys debate the primary summer crossroads: Does Stan Bowman aggressively weaponize that remaining cash on the open market right now for a top-six forward, or do the Oilers play a tactical, highly patient waiting game until the trade deadline rolls around? The Leo Carlsson NHL Offer Sheet Bomb: The guys pull back the macro-lens to look at the massive roster anarchy that sent shockwaves through front offices on Friday afternoon. The Philadelphia Flyers completely shattered convention by dropping a historic five-year, $90 million offer sheet on Anaheim Ducks' 21-year-old star center Leo Carlsson. At an $18M average annual value, Dusty and Gager debate the immediate fallout: Will the Ducks blink and match the poison-pill contract? More importantly, is this ruthless tactic a definitive sign of things to come across the NHL as aggressive GMs start weaponizing offer sheets against rebuilding squads? Russian Bear Never Sleeps: Gager and Dusty take a different approach as they look at the greatest Russian NHLers of all time. Is Alex Ovechkin the obvious #1? Who comes in at #2? Do Nielson and Gager have different lists? Anybody on the rise?   2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!

In this Week 27, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, we look at a changing global ship recycling market as the Gulf fleet begins to move after the reopening of Hormuz, while the US dollar becomes the new pressure point for recycling destinations. Crude flows through Hormuz have crossed 10 million barrels per day, and roughly 550 merchant vessels are preparing to exit the Gulf, including around 200 bulk carriers. Brent crude has settled near USD 71 per barrel, effectively back at pre-war levels, after touching more than USD 126 in April. Freight has adjusted but not collapsed, with the Baltic Dry Index around 2,650 and Capesize earnings near USD 32,000 per day. For ship recycling, the key question is no longer whether the deferred vessel supply wave exists. The exit queue is now visible, but monsoon restrictions and delivery windows continue to decide when tonnage can reach the beaches. This episode covers the latest recycling market conditions across Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Turkey, including currency movements, steel prices, yard positioning, port activity and policy developments. Bangladesh remains at the top of the sub-continent rankings, India continues to offer compliance depth but at the lowest pricing, Pakistan benefits from stronger currency and lower inflation while facing new duty-related pressure, and Turkey remains a regulated niche market through Aliaga. Key themes this week: Gulf fleet exits, Brent crude near pre-war levels, US dollar strength, deferred recycling supply, Bangladesh demand, India compliance, Pakistan duty changes, Turkey's lira weakness, and monsoon-related beaching delays. For full details, vessel rankings, and port positions, download the GMS Weekly on our GMS website or mobile app. Follow GMS on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X for daily updates.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets, as there are rumors Nikola Jokic could not sign his contract extension this offseason. What is the confidence level in the guys that Jokic will be in Denver for the foreseeable future? Could Jokic be looking around at the Nuggets hiring a first-time head coach in David Adelman and bringing in two first-time co-GMs, and be frustrated? Could the Nuggets be vulnerable to losing Jokic at the end of the season for nothing? We react to the report that Peyton Watson's contract extension could be in the $30 million per year range. Should the Nuggets be willing to pay this price tag for a player without a long history of success? We wrap up the show, summarizing everything in Denver sports from this weekend, including whether Hunter Goodman will be a member of the Rockies for the long haul. 

Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine joins Jeff Hem on the pregame show to share his thoughts on the Sounds' season so far, his role in player contract negotiations, sharing responsibility as one of the Brewers assistant GMs, how Luis Lara has developed this season, and an interesting clause in a player contract he once heard about.

Ravenloft is a setting built on fear, tragedy, and impossible choices. Naturally, we spent the first ten minutes arguing about whether Florida is its own Domain of Dread, listening to Ash tell a story about getting magically demoted from noble to peasant, and debating whether "lofting ravens" is a real phrase. Honestly, the Dark Powers couldn't have written a better introduction. Show Notes In Part 3 of our review of Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, we finally leave the player options behind and dive into the heart of the setting itself. Wizards of the Coast dramatically expands the Domains of Dread, providing campaign frameworks, detailed gazetteers, new maps, Dark Lord stat blocks, horror advice, Tarokka options, and enough adventure hooks to keep a party terrified for months. We begin by exploring the overall structure of the book and immediately appreciate how much more usable it is than Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. Every major domain now includes lore, locations, horror themes, campaign outlines, one-shot adventures, and, perhaps most importantly, fully realized stat blocks for the Dark Lords themselves. No more "just use the Spy stat block." From Barovia to Lamordia, we tour some of Ravenloft's most iconic locations. We revisit Strahd's eternal torment, explore the political nightmare of Borca, marvel at Darkon's crumbling reality, survive Falkovnia's endless zombie siege, admire Har'Akir's gorgeous redesign, and gush over Lamordia's expanded support. Along the way we discover that some Domains received spectacular glow-ups while others inspired... spirited debate. Not every addition lands equally. The panel spends considerable time discussing Innsmouth and Cthulhu's inclusion, questioning whether cosmic horror fits Ravenloft's core theme of ironic punishment and personal damnation. The conversation turns into an entertaining deep dive on what actually makes a Dark Lord compelling and why some monsters work better as unknowable forces than boss encounters. By the end of the episode, one thing is clear: even with a few controversial choices, The Horrors Within dramatically improves Ravenloft as a campaign setting. Better maps, better adventures, better stat blocks, and substantially more support make this feel like the definitive version of the Domains of Dread. Key Takeaways The setting chapters are the standout portion of the book. Every major Domain of Dread receives significantly expanded support compared to Van Richten's Guide. Every major Dark Lord finally has a unique stat block worthy of an epic confrontation. New maps, campaign outlines, and one-shot adventures make the book far easier to run. Tarokka cards now tie directly into individual Domains and Dark Lords, adding flavorful campaign tools. Horror guidance remains solid, especially for GMs running gothic horror for the first time. Several redesigned Domains, especially Har'Akir and Lamordia, receive high praise for their presentation and atmosphere. Innsmouth and Cthulhu spark the episode's biggest debate, with questions about whether cosmic horror belongs in Ravenloft's established mythology. Lamordia emerges as one of the panel's favorite sections thanks to its expanded lore, updated locations, and memorable adventure hooks. Despite a handful of criticisms, the group considers the setting material a substantial improvement over previous Ravenloft sourcebooks. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

◇ Wes in Indianapolis asks how to get players to help build a sand box, Gregory from Wisconsin talks about system styles, From the archive 2021: Ben from TX asks about what tricks we fall back on as GMs | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, & Artem ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:21◇ Announcements – Game Daze will be happening in August! Sign up to run or play games for this free, fun, safe online game event at happyjacks.org/discord 02:27◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Jesse Burneko (he/him) from Bloodthorn Press jburneko.itch.io/ 06:00◇ Mailbag 1 – Wes in Indianapolis asks how to get players to help build a sand box 46:42◇ Mailbag 2 – Gregory from Wisconsin talks about system styles 87:06◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2021: Ben from TX asks about what tricks we fall back on as GMs 107:36◇ Episode Closing 114:00◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

Evan, Tiki, and Shaun react to the news of Carlos Mendoza's firing, wonder who the Mets will hire next, talk about the Knicks looking to stay under the second apron, and wonder if GMs can succeed across sports.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down the Val Nichushkin trade from earlier today, which sent him to Columbus in exchange for multiple draft picks. We discuss the complicated history of Val's time in Denver, from the addiction problems to being one of the best players on the championship team in 2022. We pivot to the Nuggets as they selected two players last night in the second round of the NBA Draft. Would the Nuggets have been better off selecting Tarris Reed at number 26 in the first round rather than the two players they picked last night? Do the guys trust the Nuggets' co-GMs to lead the team to another championship? Will the financials get in the way of the Nuggets competing at the highest level this season? Will the Nuggets be able to keep Peyton Watson given their financial limitations? Will it come at the cost of losing Cam Johnson or Aaron Gordon? We wrap up the show with DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss how Val Nichuskin will be remembered in Denver. 

Buffalo Sabres beat reporter Paul Hamilton (WGR-550) joins the show as the NHL Draft is tomorrow night in Buffalo. Paul explains the Byram & Tuch trades, who are the guys Buffalo can target to replace them? What options can the Sabres do with pick 4? Plus a tour for Bills New Highmark Stadium.

In this PWTorch Dailycast series titled "Worse or Better," Josh White and Stephanie Chase discuss one aspect of today's pro wrestling scene and compare it to a previous era or eras and decide if today is... worse or better. Stephanie and Josh acknowledged Jack Tunney as one of the first modern authority figures and reminisced on some big moments in history that involved him. They moved on to Vince McMahon, discussing his transition to supervillain, some of the good, bad, and crazy moments, and his long-lasting impact. Josh and Steph rounded out some of the GMs from the 2000s before landing on the modern-day setup and determined whether it's currently worse or better.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pwtorch-dailycast--3276210/support.

The guys react to a bizarre $25 million lawsuit over a painted-over mural in Dallas before laying into the passive approach of Detroit's sports GMs. Plus, they break down the structural flaws of the Pistons' young core and explain why Edmonton's rumored front-office panic signals a grim end to the Connor McDavid era.

This episode explores the passionate cycle of hope and frustration for Detroit sports fans, painting a vivid picture of a hypothetical Lions Super Bowl parade while exposing the major flaws in the Pistons' "core three" strategy. The guys also dive into the controversial NHL rumors surrounding Mike Babcock and analyze why local GMs need to stop playing it safe.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as we anticipate how they will approach the offseason. With co-GMs, we debate who the decision maker will be. We react to reports that the Nuggets are looking to move up in the draft from pick 26. Would the guys be willing to move on from Cam Johnson to do so? How can the Nuggets embrace the shift in the NBA to add more length and become more defensive and physical? The guys discuss what they learned out at Broncos minicamp. Who has raised their stock the most during the offseason? Will Evan Engram have an uptick in production with receptions and touchdowns? Who will be the Broncos' number three receiver? We wrap up the show summarizing what we learned in Denver sports today, including what the Nuggets could do in the draft and an update on Jonathan Cooper. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Nuggets as we anticipate how they will approach the offseason. With co-GMs, we debate who the decision maker will be. We react to reports that the Nuggets are interested in bringing in fellow Serbian, Bogdan Bogdanovic. Would he be a good fit for what the Nuggets need? We react to more reports that the Nuggets are looking to move up in the draft from pick 26. Would the guys be willing to move on from Cam Johnson to do so? How can the Nuggets embrace the shift in the NBA to add more length and become more defensive and physical? Today's "Three Count" includes a preview of tomorrow's second World Cup match for the United States as they take on Australia, recapping the sights from the New York Knicks championship parade this morning, and an update after the first day of the US Open. Our 9 News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss his takeaways from minicamp, the Broncos' depth at edge rusher, and whether or not Jahdae Barron will get more snaps in his second NFL season. 

There is no middle ground left for Nick Bosa in 2026. He is either about to remind the entire NFL why the 49ers paid him like the best defender in football, or he's about to become the cautionary tale GMs point to when they talk about the dangers of mega contracts at the defensive line position. It's now or never. In this stream we're breaking down what's gone wrong, what needs to change, and why this season decides which Nick Bosa shows up for the rest of his career in San Francisco.  Subscribe to DB+ for the Bay Area's most unfiltered 49ers coverage.  Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/DAMON  Snapp AI: Use code "DamonBruceFree" when you sign up at: https://www.trysnapp.ai/  For advertising opportunities: contact@hogmedia.co Support the show by becoming a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcs13VXhiObJg6jGDw2xbZg/join  All Damon Bruce Plus content is available on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/1681177856.  #49ers #sanfrancisco49ers #nfl #bayareasports #nickbosa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's show features: - Joel Love, Service Director at Toyota of Montgomery - Liam Golightley, SVP Dealer Success at Podium - Ryan Carlstedt, EVP Fixed Ops at Willis Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Experian – Experian Automotive helps marketers identify and engage high-value auto shoppers, strengthen customer loyalty, grow service revenue, and activate 1,100+ automotive audiences across 30+ advertising platforms. Learn more here: https://carguymedia.com/3RTNi9H Podium – Podium is the AI operating system built for dealerships — combining broken legacy systems into a single AI-first platform that helps GMs scale revenue, retain customers, and run fixed ops without adding headcount. Podium Connect was an invitation-only summit in Park City, Utah bringing together GMs, dealer principals, and C-suite leaders from some of the largest dealer groups in the country to share how they're actually implementing AI — what's working, what isn't, and where the industry is headed. Learn more at https://automotive.podium.com/ Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG Circles ➤ https://cdgcircles.com/ CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/GuyDealership⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠ LinkedIn ➤⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy/⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠https://www.threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠ Facebook ➤⁠ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠ Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com

Ken and Anthony react to Mary Kay's bombshell that Watson actually led the QB competition early on, debating whether Shedeur closing the gap is a good sign or just a product of Watson looking unplayable. Ken makes his most pointed argument yet that starting Shedeur by default would be doing him a disservice, reiterating that going from the veteran to the young guy is always easier than the reverse. Plus, Ken teases a potential Andrew Berry move that could make him one of the best GMs in Browns history if it comes to fruition.

On this episode of On the Couch, Sigmund Bloom sits down with Patrick Daugherty to dig into one of the most important — and misunderstood — questions in football: Are NFL general managers actually getting better… or are we just grading them on vibes and results. Pat's annual GM rankings spark a wide‑ranging conversation about team‑building, risk‑taking, politics inside front offices, and how fantasy managers can learn from the best (and worst) decision‑makers in the league. From blockbuster trades to quiet roster construction, Bloom and Pat break down what separates the sharp GMs from the ones who are just surviving. This one goes deep — team philosophy, talent evaluation, organizational psychology, and how all of it trickles down to fantasy football strategy.   watch on YouTube -> https://youtube.com/live/uk8W88gMTDQ   ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Is John Schneider coming for Howie Roseman's crown 05:00 — Will the AJ Brown trade go down as a Howie masterstroke 10:09 — Is AJ Brown going to be happy in New England 13:08 — Does losing AJ Brown expose Jalen Hurts 19:13 — Why Monti Ossenfort ranks dead last 27:21 — What we know (and don't know) about the three new NFL GMs 32:06 — Does the Myles Garrett trade redeem the Ty Simpson pick for the Rams 38:29 — Why great NFL and fantasy GMs must take risks 43:40 — Why political GMs might actually be the worst GMs