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It's Week 4 Waiver Wire LIVE on The Audible, and Cecil & Sigmund break down the players who can reshape your roster heading into the heart of the 2026 season. The headline is Ollie Gordon, who looks like the next big waiver‑wire RB add — power, burst, and a role that's expanding fast. We dig into why he's going to be one of the hottest pickups of the week. Then there's Braelon Allen, who suddenly matters with Breece Hall banged up. Is Allen the right answer for your fantasy team. How much of Hall's workload can he realistically take on, and how long might this opportunity last. We also hit Zach Charbonnet, who's inching closer to a bigger role. When is the right time to get him. Is Week 4 the moment to strike before the breakout happens. Plus more waiver adds, drops, pivots, and roster‑saving moves as fantasy GMs try to stabilize after three chaotic weeks.   watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/P8BF5482xr0

Ken and Lima pick up where Zac Jackson left off, saying Deshaun Watson's odds of sticking around are slim but the Browns are winning, then look at the league-wide quarterback crisis, with injuries, bad play, and teams like Tennessee heading toward another QB pick. Ken pitches a rule that any team drafting a quarterback in the top 10 can't take another one there for three years, and Lima pushes back that it would just get GMs and coaches fired. They argue that Watson's fourth-quarter surge and better analytics than Bo Nix, Justin Herbert, and Cam Ward could help him, since few teams truly love their quarterback.

What does it take to open one of New York City's most in-demand restaurants and then make it better after the doors open?On this episode of Bar Hacks, host David Klemt sits down with Bar Hacks: ReFire co-host Bradley Knebel, general manager of Ambassador's Clubhouse NYC, to talk about the work behind opening and leading a restaurant with enormous expectations from day one.Bradley traces his path from sommelier to restaurant leadership and the opening experiences that made him fall in love with bringing concepts to life. He shares why no restaurant survives first contact with operating reality unchanged, how to protect a brand's non-negotiables while listening to guests, and why opening leaders need to check their egos at the door.The conversation gets into the realities behind Ambassadors Clubhouse: overwhelming reservation demand, a massive menu, two-floor service, highly technical culinary and beverage programs, and the prep systems required to make complexity look effortless.Bradley also breaks down how his team approached hiring roughly 100 people, why he hires the person before the skill set, and how that philosophy helped the restaurant reach six months with 100% voluntary retention among its service team.Along the way, David and Bradley discuss culture as an operating and financial issue, decision making under pressure, giving GMs clear authority, building consistency without chasing perfection, and Bradley's standard for excellence: get 1% better every day.Plus, Bradley shares the real family story behind the Ambassadors Clubhouse concept, including the man whose portrait connects the restaurant to the Punjabi mansion parties that inspired it.Notes⁠⁠Bradley Knebel IGAmbassadors Clubhouse NYC IGAmbassadors Clubhouse NYC websiteAmbassadors Clubhouse website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KRG Nightlife IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KRG Nightlife website

Baby boomers aren't universally heading for retirement in Australia's hospitality and club industry, and overlooking their experience is a leadership mistake, not a succession plan, says Michelle Pascoe, a Certified Speaking Professional with over 30 years' hospitality experience. Many senior team members stay for financial, social, and purpose-driven reasons, not ambition. So if your senior team members aren't clocking out for retirement, what are they actually still showing up for? In this solo episode, Michelle draws together four conversations from across the month, with Kenny Ridgell, Cassie Davison, Patty Aubery, and Phillipa Fuller, to challenge the assumption that older staff are automatically on their way out. Leading a genuinely multigenerational team works because it treats resistance to change as a leadership design problem, not a generational one. Michelle explains why the experience sitting inside your most senior team members is often the exact knowledge your emerging managers need, and why some of your longest-serving people may be entering the most capable chapter of their working life rather than approaching the exit. The episode also names the real, practical reasons senior staff choose to stay: not wanting more responsibility, the financial reality of retirement, the social connection a shift provides, and the simple need to feel part of something. Michelle Pascoe closes with a direct challenge to club CEOs and GMs: stop sorting teams by age, and start planning succession years before it becomes urgent. KEY TAKEAWAYS - Why treating resistance to change as generational rather than a leadership design problem holds teams back- Why decades of hard-earned experience make senior staff a hospitality leader's best resource for protecting emerging managers from burnout- Why some long-serving team members are entering their most confident, capable chapter rather than winding down- The real reasons senior staff choose to stay, from financial necessity to social connection and a sense of purpose- Why the hospitality succession gap is closer than most clubs are planning for, and what keeping the ladder down actually means 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 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 and Disney Institute Alumni credentials, Michelle delivers bespoke keynotes, workshops, and leadership programs for clubs, hotels, and hospitality venues across Australia and internationally. Book the Middle Management Movement, Executive Leaders Movement, or leadership coaching: https://www.michellepascoe.com/traininganddevelopmentprograms

In this Week 39, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Ingrid and Henning discuss the latest developments shaping the global ship recycling market, as exceptional tanker earnings, firm dry freight markets and continued geopolitical disruption keep recycling candidates in increasingly short supply. Tanker availability has tightened significantly amid disrupted Gulf flows and continuing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, with some VLCC employment reportedly exceeding USD 1 million per day. Crude markets remained volatile, with Brent recovering toward USD 106 per barrel and WTI trading around USD 94. For owners of ageing tankers, the economics are increasingly clear. Strong freight earnings are making continued trading considerably more attractive than recycling. Across the South Asian ship recycling markets, no fresh market sales were reported this week, even as previously secured vessels continue to arrive and deliver across Chattogram, Alang and Gadani. The waterfront remains active, but the pipeline of new recycling candidates remains extremely thin. Bangladesh continues to rebuild demand, with Chattogram yards showing stronger appetite and increased physical activity. Pakistan retains the lead for conventional recycling tonnage, with steel stabilising and buyers ready to compete for suitable candidates. India remains stronger for specialist, green, non-ferrous-rich and compliance-sensitive tonnage, although falling local steel prices continue to challenge conventional pricing. Turkey's post-summer improvement has stabilised, while continued weakness in the Turkish Lira restricts purchasing power. The Week 39 market is increasingly defined by a shortage of recycling candidates rather than a shortage of buyers. Recycling markets have the appetite, but strong tanker and dry freight earnings continue to give owners compelling reasons to keep their vessels trading. For detailed vessel price indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and global ship recycling market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.

Paul Bissonnette (Biz Nasty) and Ryan Whitney | Bussin' With The Boys Podcast In this Bussin' With The Boys episode, hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan sit down with Paul Bissonnette (aka Biz Nasty) and Ryan Whitney, the co-hosts of the popular podcast Spittin' Chiclets, at the Barstool Sports HQ in Chicago. Biz Nasty, a former NHL player for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phoenix Coyotes, and Ryan Whitney, a former Edmonton Oilers player, join The Boys for an epic conversation on hockey vs. football. Topics include the differences between NFL and NHL pregame rituals, puck bunnies, and how NHL contracts and farm teams operate. They also dive into college football talk (CFB) with a discussion on the SEC vs Big Ten, and debate whether any of the guys would ever consider coaching in the future. The episode wraps up with insights on the future of Michigan and Nebraska football teams, plus how The Boys "stand on business" when dealing with GMs. Watch now and enjoy this fun-filled episode with plenty of laughs, inside sports knowledge, and much more. Big Hugs, Tiny Kisses!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Adam Lazarre-White joins Stripe Sports for a loaded NFL show! We debate which young quarterbacks are actually “The Guy,” react to the biggest NFC storylines after Week 2, and decide which NFL coaches, GMs and quarterbacks are already on the hot seat. Plus, we debate Matthew Stafford against some of the best quarterbacks of this era at their peaks and approve or disapprove five blockbuster NFL trade ideas involving stars like Jeffery Simmons, Marvin Harrison Jr., Terry McLaurin and Joey Porter Jr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Yi Lin Pei is 3x PMM leader turned coach, advisor, and founder of Courageous Careers where she's helped 400+ product marketers navigate their career. We discuss:Product ships on a weekly basis. At the same time, marketers can pump out endless content. But the customer's ability to absorb product change doesn't work like that. How to navigate this disconnect and why your checklist launches don't work anymore.Here's the LinkedIn post we mention that talks about the GTM Launch Canvas: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/yilinpei_productmarketing-productmanagement-launch-share-7429939301456703488-9Giz/Jump in:03:06 Traveling to Scotland07:15 Checklist launches and their pitfalls11:11 Reevaluating launch strategies with first principles thinking12:32 Implementing phased product launches and public beta testing15:28 The value of building in public and transparent launches17:12 The GTM Launch Canvas19:12 The book 'Loved' and its influence20:03 The effectiveness of a one-page go-to-market canvas23:00 Unlearning cookie-cutter launch templates24:37 First principles thinking in product marketing27:55 Aligning messaging themes with customer and market needs30:33 Innovative marketing tactics like physical events and street campaigns32:21 The importance of brand and storytelling in B2B launches33:11 Building a product marketing team: vision, structure, and traits36:06 The evolving role of the "superPMM" and future skills40:25 The importance of strategic thinking and mini GMs in marketing44:38 Using insights from business analysis to drive product success46:24 The real role of product marketing in business strategySubscribe to Building With Buyers on Apple or Spotify or wherever you like to listen, and don't forget to leave a review if you're lovin' the show.Yi Lin on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/yilinpeiYi Lin's newsletter: www.courageous-careers.com/newsletterAnna on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/annafurmanov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠furmanovmarketing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠One Insight⁠⁠⁠

Send us Fan MailJeremy Neisser takes a week off the tactics to ask the question underneath all of them: what business is your sports team actually in? A sideline conversation with a Chick-fil-A owner — McDonald's is in the burger business, Chick-fil-A is in the community growing business — becomes the frame for a complete rethink of what a ticket transaction really is. This is a solo episode recorded in the days after Jeremy lost his father-in-law, Tom, and it connects that perspective directly to how you write campaigns, read your database, and treat the people on the other side of the report. If you have been in sports long enough to feel the grind of the season, this is twenty minutes worth giving it.KEY TOPICS COVERED- The two-lens test that determines every idea your team greenlights, borrowed from a conversation with a local Chick-fil-A owner- Why "we're in the sports business" and "we're in the entertainment business" are both accurate and both limiting- The case for the memory making business — and what changes operationally when you accept it- What a family is actually buying when they buy four tickets, and why the per cap doesn't capture it- How the same game gets bought four different ways by a family, a date night couple, a company outing, and a fifteen-year season ticket holder- Rewriting a generic "$12 tickets, buy now" promo into a message about the experience the game makes possible- Why your segmentation strategy improves when you stop asking how to get someone to buy and start asking what they want to experience- Reading a lapsed-buyer list as five hundred life changes instead of five hundred churn events- How to send the win-back email without treating the recipient as a transaction to recover- The career question worth sitting with: what will you actually remember from this job in twenty years- The cost of an industry that treats long hours as a badge of honor, and the memories it can quietly charge you- Why the places that feel like community to your fans usually have no idea they doTIMESTAMPS[00:00] – Why this episode breaks the weekly pattern, and why it's about perspective instead of tactics[00:45] – The personal loss behind the episode and how grief resets what looks important[01:30] – The daily grind every sports marketer recognizes: promo calendars, budgets, and 200 more people through the gate[02:00] – The question underneath all of it: what business are we really in?[02:25] – A sideline conversation at a nine-year-old's soccer game with a local Chick-fil-A owner[03:15] – "McDonald's is in the burger business. Chick-fil-A is in the community growing business."[03:45] – What changes when you see yourself as selling product versus growing a community[04:52] – The sandwich becomes the vehicle for something bigger — and so does the ticket[05:30] – Why that owner's idea meeting looks nothing like the one down the street[06:09] – The answer for sports teams: we're in the memory making business[06:45] – Four tickets, a $60 transaction, and what the family actually bought[07:06] – The grandparent taking a grandchild to a first game, and what that child will remember[08:04] – A July Dodgers game with Jeremy's daughter and father-in-law that became a lifelong memory[09:30] – Why you never know which night in your building is the one that lasts[10:00] – "But this is a marketing podcast" — how perspective actually improves your revenue work[10:28] – Rewriting a $12 ticket promo into a message about the experience[11:53] – Four buyers, four motivations, one ticket: family, date night, company outing, long-time STH[12:30] – Asking what a fan wants to experience instead of how to get them to buy[12:52] – 2,500 season ticket holders, 40,000 emails, 500 lapsed buyers — and the person behind each record[13:30] – The real reasons people stop attending, and why you'll never know which one applies[14:00] – Send the win-back email. Just remember who's opening it.[14:17] – Why the strongest organizations are places where people feel like they belong[14:34] – Twenty-five years in sports and the question of what you'll actually remember[15:30] – The campaign that generated $25K versus the relationships you'll carry[16:25] – Long hours as a badge of honor and the season's real cost[17:00] – Building memories for everyone else's family and missing your own[17:34] – The Habit Burger story: eighteen years of a routine that was never about burgers[19:00] – How many families have a tradition at your ballpark that you'll never hear about[19:57] – The closing question for ticket sellers, marketers, GMs, and external relations directors[21:24] – A final reminder: call someone you love, take the picture, make the timeCALL TO ACTIONTake one ticket campaign you're about to send and rewrite it around the experience instead of the price. Then review your fan segmentation with a human lens rather than a revenue lens, and see what changes.QUOTE PULLS"I think we're in the memory making business." — Jeremy Neisser"You're still selling chicken sandwiches, but the chicken sandwich becomes the vehicle for something bigger." — Jeremy Neisser"The best sports organizations aren't just places where people go to watch games. They're places where people feel like they belong." — Jeremy Neisser"If we're not careful, we can spend so much time creating memories for everybody else's family that we forget to create them for our own." — Jeremy Neisser"There are real people on the other side of those transactions. People who might be creating memories they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives. And you get to play a small part in making that happen." — Jeremy NeisserRevelocity Sports Sports Marketing Machine on LinkedInSports Marketing Machine on InstagramBook a call with Jeremy from Sports Marketing Machine

Sigmund Bloom and Rotoworld's Pat Daugherty sit On the Couch to sift through the rubble of Week 2 and figure out what fantasy GMs can actually build on. It's a full hour of fantasy football triage — identifying the teams and players who suddenly deserve more respect, the ones who look like dead ends, and the surprising options who might save your season if you act fast. This week's couch session hits quarterback chaos, breakout receivers, trade dilemmas, coaching shifts, and the early‑season mirages you need to avoid. If Week 2 felt like a natural disaster, this is your recovery plan.   ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Will Jameis Winston revive the Giants offense 06:27 — How to approach Puka Nacua going forward 13:58 — Should we buy into Bryce Young's hot start 17:27 — Will Tyler Shough remain a top‑10 fantasy QB 21:32 — Why the Bills' coaching shift unlocked Josh Allen 23:50 — Don't trade Josh Allen 27:45 — Should you trade Brock Bowers 32:54 — Which Chicago Bears offense is the real one 34:35 — Which Bears should we be buying 37:50 — Should we trade for Colston Loveland 40:43 — Should we trade for Kyler Murray 45:24 — What is going on with the Chargers   the audible, footballguys, fantasy football, football, nfl, nfl draft, waiver wire, sleepers, start or sit, cecil lammey, sigmund bloom

The Audible kicks off Week 3 Preview Part One, and after two weeks the NFL season is already pure chaos — which means fantasy GMs are scrambling for the right starters in the early slate.   We start with the Bills, who are absolutely on fire offensively. Josh Allen, James Cook, and that passing game look unstoppable — and now they face the 0–2 Chargers. Are the Chargers just toast this year. Why isn't it working with Justin Herbert. And how does that impact your fantasy lineup decisions.   Then it's Chiefs vs Dolphins, one of the most explosive matchups of Week 3. But the question is: how many players can you trust from these offenses. Can you rely on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs' supporting cast. Which Dolphins players offer real upside in a game that could turn into a track meet.   We break down the matchups, the fantasy angles, and the early‑game storylines that matter most heading into Week 3.   watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/GIYU6KWK6-M    TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Falcons v Packers 05:07 - Chargers v Bills 09:55 - Panthers v Browns 13:05 - Jets v Lions 17:05 - Texans v Colts 22:03 - Chiefs v Dolphins 25:29 - Titans v Giants 30:13 - Bengals v Steelers  

00:00 – 13:34 – The Fever took care of business against the Minnesota Lynx, their hopes of a home series in the playoffs could be eliminated tonight if the Dream win tonight, Colts make their signing of WR Darius Slayton official, Kenny Moore signs with the Eagles, Michael Penix gets the nod for the Falcons vs. the Packers on TNF 13:35 – 22:47 – Morning Checkdown 22:48 – 43:13 – Kevin is “all chips in” on the Colts when it comes to something, Colts defensive ranks are at the bottom of the league in multiple categories, is CJ Allen finally going to start getting more playing time, the addition of Darius Slayton, Curt Cignetti on Josh Hoover criticism, Chip Kelly is Northwestern’s OC, the woeful stats for Keenan Allen and Tyler Warren through two games 43:14 – 1:07:25 – Michael Wilbon goes scorched Earth on the Colts playcalling in overtime, would the Colts actually fire Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen in-season or wait until after the season no matter how ugly it gets, Morning Checkdown 1:07:26 – 1:17:43 – The positives and negatives of firing coaches/GMs midseason, how frustrated are the veterans in the Colts locker room?, trading away players 1:17:44 – 1:24:59 – Kevin asks about pop-a-shot ethics 1:25:00 – 1:49:51 – We look back at Week 2 of the 2006 Super Bowl season for the Colts where they manhandled the Texans, Bill Polian recalls a hectic start to the season and the preseason, we play I GOTTA KNOW, Morning Checkdown 1:49:52 – 1:59:43 – Barry Odom discusses the lack of funds for Purdue among other Big Ten teams, Kevin takes issue with claw machines 1:59:44 – The Crossover with Jake Query begins with sitting in the back of class, Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a shop owner, you tackle big issues like bay efficiency, DVI compliance, marketing, and advertising spend. But what about phone calls and operational communications? While it may sound mundane, recording your calls is one of the single most important factors in maintaining a healthy customer connection.In this episode of Maximum Octane, host Jason Patel sits down with David Boyd, an expert in communications and operations in auto repair and the founder of Call InBound. As a process engineer, he helped build serious internal communication networks. 10 years later, his focus has shifted to small businesses in the auto space, but his passion for connecting shops with the people who value them most remains true.Recorded live at Orlando's SuperConference 2026, the two chat about call center communications, specifically the benefits of call recording. David opens the conversation with a strong point about how it can amplify the effectiveness and efficiency of calls when used correctly and build better relationships. The first 15 to 20 seconds of a phone call can tell a lot about your customer's feelings. And if you're not recording it, you could be missing out on vital data. It's a common blind spot many shop owners miss, but David offers insight into the solution and tips to help you get back on track. He also discusses AI tools in the industry, the current state of VoIP adoption, and why over-scripting often leads to a less personable customer experience. Shop owners, GMs, and service advisors, this one is for you.Tune in to episode 151 of Maximum Octane if you've ever wondered how to improve your customer communication but didn't know where to start.This one's for shop owners, GMs, and service advisors who know their phone skills matter but have never had a real system for improving them, and especially for multi-location owners trying to keep the customer experience consistent from one shop to the next. If you've ever wondered what's actually happening on the calls you're not listening to, this episode will make you want to find out.Episode Takeaways:(01:19) From Six Sigma to auto repair. How David's background as a corporate process engineering led to the development of Call InBound. His outsider's eye is a big part of why his advice lands differently than the typical industry vendor.(05:42) David pushes back on the fear that spiked a couple years ago when AI hype first hit the industry. (07:55) David estimates at least 50% of aftermarket shops have moved to voice-over-IP, and even shops that think they still have an old landline are often running VoIP underneath it. (09:44) What does the front office sound like, feel like, smell like. He splits communication into two buckets worth auditing separately, effectiveness and efficiency.(14:00) "That phone is your cash register." A line David borrowed from a fellow SuperConference instructor.(15:27) The Graham Auto Repair example. A two-location MSO in Washington where the second, newer location wasn't delivering the same customer experience as the flagship shop. (17:12) The "Care Composite." David explains Call InBound's system that runs calls through an AI analysis built around a specific prompt of what a good call should include, scoring against nine or ten attributes (31:31) Guardrails, not a center line. David's closing advice on call center and call recording best practaces.Connect with David BoydWebsiteLinkedInLet's connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookEmail: info@maximumoctane.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

260 épisodes au compteur. Et un sujet que j'avais laissé à l'abandon : le produit brut.....Le vivant. Le saisonnier. Celui qu'on maîtrise le moins bien dans nos métiers.Ça m'a fait tilt cet été. Les canicules à répétition, les filières qui encaissent.Et j'ai eu un peu honte, pour tout vous dire. Comment j'avais pu passer à côté aussi longtemps.Alors ce matin, j'ai enfilé la charlotte. Direction les bouchots de la baie du Mont-Saint-Michel, avec Alain, mytiliculteur.Une moule grandit douze mois. Elle se nourrit uniquement de plancton. Elle vit de juillet à décembre, parfois janvier.Douze mois en mer. Quelques secondes pour choisir sa barquette en rayon.Ce rapprochement m'a mise mal à l'aise. Dans le bon sens.Parce que nous, on passe nos journées à parler assortiment, mise en avant, promo. En oubliant parfois d'où vient vraiment ce qu'on vend.Charline Picot, responsable marketing de La Cancalaise, m'a raconté comment on redonne de la valeur à cette matière issue du vivant.Dans cet échange, elle expose une tension que beaucoup vivent au quotidien : le consommateur veut du linéaire, la nature impose ses cycles.La valeur se crée dès la production. Le marketing la restitue, il l'invente rarement.Une leçon qui parle à toutes les filières brutes, mer ou terre.Merci à toute l'équipe de m'avoir convié en cette belle journée d'été.Je suis chanceuse.J'espère que l'épisode retranscrira cette journée passée.... Et la newsletter à venir ! :-)Vous souhaitez me retrouver ailleurs qu'en podcast?Vous avez l'embarras du choix!

In this Week 38, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Ingrid and Henning discuss the latest developments shaping the global ship recycling market, as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea continues to influence freight markets, vessel supply and recycling decisions. Middle East shipping routes remain under pressure. Only four commodity vessels were recorded transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, compared with a recent ten-day average of around sixteen. Bab al-Mandab traffic was closer to normal at twenty-three vessels versus an average of roughly twenty-six. Passage remains possible, but reduced predictability, higher insurance costs and disrupted routing continue to support freight markets. Crude prices eased from the previous week's surge, with Brent moving toward USD 103 per barrel and WTI toward USD 101. The Baltic Dry Index also declined from 3,521 to 3,336, although Capesize earnings remained close to USD 48,000 per day. Strong vessel earnings continue to give owners of ageing ships an incentive to keep trading rather than sell for recycling. The major development across the South Asian ship recycling market is the lack of fresh market sales. Bangladesh has renewed buying appetite and an active Chattogram waterfront, but fresh transactions remain limited. Pakistan continues to lead conventional recycling pricing, although candidate availability is too thin to fully test the market. Pakistani plate prices weakened from PKR 200,000 to around PKR 195,000 per ton, adding some pressure to buyer margins. India remains strongest in specialist and non-ferrous-rich tonnage, even while trailing Pakistan and Bangladesh for conventional bulkers and tankers. The compliance story also advanced, with eight major international shipping associations urging EU Member States to support the proposed addition of two Indian recycling facilities to the European List. The decision remains pending. Turkey is showing a modest seasonal improvement, with indicative levels around USD 300/LDT for dry tonnage, USD 310–315/LDT for tankers and USD 325–330/LDT for containers. However, Aliaga remains a specialist market driven by geography, European regulatory access and Basel-compliant trades rather than direct competition with South Asian recycling destinations. The Week 38 market picture is therefore increasingly defined by a shortage of recycling candidates rather than a shortage of buyers. Pakistan remains strongest on conventional pricing, Bangladesh has demand, India continues to outperform in specialist tonnage, and Turkey is benefiting from seasonal activity. But with crude above USD 100, freight earnings still strong and routing disrupted, many ageing vessels continue to earn more by trading than by heading to the recycling beaches. For detailed vessel price indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and global ship recycling market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.

Ever feel like you're spending too long coming up with  backstories or detailed NPC lore that your players completely ignore—or worse, that your characters end up feeling flat at the table? Give this a listen for some essential advice for both GMs and players on how to make your NPCs and PCs truly come alive.  Also, my apologies that the sound quality is a bit diminished this episode, I had a lot of hard “P” and “B” sounds to remove (called plosives) and didn't have time to do a re-record. #rpg #ttrpg #dnd #pathfinder #gmtips #PC #NPC Resources: Buy Me a Coffee! - ko-fi.com/taking20podcast www.taking20podcast.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taking20podcast  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/taking20podcast 

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In this Week 37, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Ingrid and Henning discuss the latest developments shaping the global ship recycling market, as tightening Middle East shipping routes, oil above USD 100 per barrel, strong freight earnings and limited vessel supply continue to influence recycling decisions. Geopolitical risk has expanded beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with developments around Bab al-Mandab, Mocha and Mayun / Perim Island adding fresh pressure on Red Sea shipping routes. Brent crude moved above USD 107 per barrel, while WTI exceeded USD 103, increasing bunker and voyage costs while disrupted routing continues to support employment opportunities for ageing vessels. The Baltic Dry Index remained around 3,521, keeping older bulkers trading and reducing the incentive for owners to sell for recycling. Bangladesh is strengthening, with Chattogram recyclers returning to the market as candidate scarcity increases competition. The approximately 7,078 LDT Handymax bulker Uniorder was reportedly sold at around USD 450/LDT net on an “as is” Belawan basis, while fresh arrivals are beginning to feed the waterfront. Local steel remains stable, suggesting that stronger vessel bids are being driven primarily by yard requirement and limited supply. Pakistan remains the highest-priced South Asian recycling destination, although the exceptional buying urgency seen in August has eased as more tonnage reaches Gadani. The 7,381 LDT bulker Portland II was committed at USD 521/LDT, showing that attractive smaller dry units can still secure competitive bids. India continues to outperform in specialist tonnage. The approximately 14,824 LDT general cargo vessel Mandarin Arrow was reportedly sold at around USD 510/LDT for selected Hong Kong Convention-compliant recycling yards. However, a weaker Indian Rupee reduced some of the purchasing-power support Alang enjoyed the previous week. Market indications place Pakistan first, followed by Bangladesh and India, while Turkey's recycling price board also moved higher. Fresh recycling sales are returning, but strong freight markets, second-hand vessel values and geopolitical disruption continue to restrict the overall supply of recycling candidates. For detailed vessel price indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and global ship recycling market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.  

This episode, Keepers Bridgett and Evan discuss Survival Horror with Matthew Dawkins! Patreon Plug & Update Do you enjoy this content? Would you like to help us create more of it? Would you love to go to sleep at night knowing that you did your part to directly support this show and our surrounding community? Well. Do we have news for you!  You can be the hero that MUP deserves, and needs, by heading over to patreon.com/MUP to subscribe. For as little as two bucks a month you can help us pay our editors, pay for web hosting, and pay for storage. Do you know how much storage we go through each month? We need monetary support!  And listen, if monetary support isn't possible, a like, a share, a nomination to your favorite podcast awards, or a review goes such a long way! Because if you don't engage, or support, then we're forced to include ads from our backers, such as this gem from Antonio Marchen:  This episode is brought to you by Grandma Sally’s Soap Shop, your online source for handcrafted soaps, beauty products, and other personal care items. We make our products in small batches using traditional methods, natural ingredients, and Grandma Sally’s own proprietary premium tallow blend.   Unlike mass-produced corporate soaps, Grandma Sally’s products are rendered slowly over an open fire in an authentic iron cauldron. Quality is assured by the watchful gaze of powers older than mankind. Customers describe our cleansers as “surprisingly fresh,” “deeply satisfying,” and “uncomfortably personal.” At Grandma Sally's, we put a little bit of ourselves into every product. And sometimes… a little bit of somebody else. The Discord Plug MUP has a Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D  And thank you to our editor NATE for editing this episode.  Main Topic  Welcome everyone to the Main Topic! Tonight we are discussing Survival Horror. What it is, what it isn't, what makes it unique, and how to use this subgenre of horror as a vehicle to enhance and diversify your storytelling.  And to help, we've brought on prolific writer, award winning content creator, and honestly one my favorite GMs of all time, Matthew Dawkins! Matthew, please introduce yourself to the people! So, we're jumping into Survival Horror. Before we proceed, let's first define it- Matthew, what is survival horror? What is it NOT? Let's clarify by contrast, what is survival horror compared to cosmic horror, investigative horror, apocalyptic, or psychological horror? What type of core elements can you expect from survival horror? According to the internets:  scarce resources, Isolation   unreliable combat,  unexpected attacks,  puzzle solving,  evade versus confront enemies,  vulnerable characters,  maze-like environments,  perception limitation  What types of gamers or playstyles would be most attracted to survival horror? What do you personally enjoy most about survival horror? What are your favorite games/system that rely on this texture of storytelling? Ten Candles Mutant Year Zero Twilight 2000 Alien: the RPG Locus https://cobblepath-games.itch.io/locusrpg This War of Mine https://awakenrealms.com/games/awaken-realms/this-war-of-mine The World Below https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500655/the-world-below-core-rulebook What should you remember when creating survival horror content? Accounting for PC deaths early in the session? Connect with Matthew Dawkins https://www.patreon.com/matthewdawkins https://www.matthewdawkins.com https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/onyx-path/jadestorm Homework Dear listener, tell us – what is your take on survival horror? Where has it be done well in your gaming experience? Got links? Drop em! 

This episode, Keepers Bridgett and Evan discuss Survival Horror with Matthew Dawkins! Patreon Plug & Update Do you enjoy this content? Would you like to help us create more of it? Would you love to go to sleep at night knowing that you did your part to directly support this show and our surrounding community? Well. Do we have news for you!  You can be the hero that MUP deserves, and needs, by heading over to patreon.com/MUP to subscribe. For as little as two bucks a month you can help us pay our editors, pay for web hosting, and pay for storage. Do you know how much storage we go through each month? We need monetary support!  And listen, if monetary support isn't possible, a like, a share, a nomination to your favorite podcast awards, or a review goes such a long way! Because if you don't engage, or support, then we're forced to include ads from our backers, such as this gem from Antonio Marchen:  This episode is brought to you by Grandma Sally’s Soap Shop, your online source for handcrafted soaps, beauty products, and other personal care items. We make our products in small batches using traditional methods, natural ingredients, and Grandma Sally’s own proprietary premium tallow blend.   Unlike mass-produced corporate soaps, Grandma Sally’s products are rendered slowly over an open fire in an authentic iron cauldron. Quality is assured by the watchful gaze of powers older than mankind. Customers describe our cleansers as “surprisingly fresh,” “deeply satisfying,” and “uncomfortably personal.” At Grandma Sally's, we put a little bit of ourselves into every product. And sometimes… a little bit of somebody else. The Discord Plug MUP has a Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D  And thank you to our editor NATE for editing this episode.  Main Topic  Welcome everyone to the Main Topic! Tonight we are discussing Survival Horror. What it is, what it isn't, what makes it unique, and how to use this subgenre of horror as a vehicle to enhance and diversify your storytelling.  And to help, we've brought on prolific writer, award winning content creator, and honestly one my favorite GMs of all time, Matthew Dawkins! Matthew, please introduce yourself to the people! So, we're jumping into Survival Horror. Before we proceed, let's first define it- Matthew, what is survival horror? What is it NOT? Let's clarify by contrast, what is survival horror compared to cosmic horror, investigative horror, apocalyptic, or psychological horror? What type of core elements can you expect from survival horror? According to the internets:  scarce resources, Isolation   unreliable combat,  unexpected attacks,  puzzle solving,  evade versus confront enemies,  vulnerable characters,  maze-like environments,  perception limitation  What types of gamers or playstyles would be most attracted to survival horror? What do you personally enjoy most about survival horror? What are your favorite games/system that rely on this texture of storytelling? Ten Candles Mutant Year Zero Twilight 2000 Alien: the RPG Locus https://cobblepath-games.itch.io/locusrpg This War of Mine https://awakenrealms.com/games/awaken-realms/this-war-of-mine The World Below https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500655/the-world-below-core-rulebook What should you remember when creating survival horror content? Accounting for PC deaths early in the session? Connect with Matthew Dawkins https://www.patreon.com/matthewdawkins https://www.matthewdawkins.com https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/onyx-path/jadestorm Homework Dear listener, tell us – what is your take on survival horror? Where has it be done well in your gaming experience? Got links? Drop em! 

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro montage for Season 22 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy sets the table for the episode this week with a couple of News and Notes before the guest list is revealed. Which 6 WHL teams (and their respective GMs) are in the spotlight this week? [9:07] - The lead off guest on this week's episode was the last to record with me but worth the wait. Jake Heisinger's Victoria Royals are going to be very competitive thank to some agressive trades, drafting and recruiting. [32:53] - If you're making a pre-season shortlist of WHL contenders this year, the Saskatoon Blades have to be on it. General Manager Colin Priestner shares why his club is going to be a handful for everyone this coming season. [1:08:18] - The Brandon Wheat Kings should be one of the better teams again this year but they are in a division that most expect to be very competitive. GM Marty Murray shares his thoughts on the way the roster is shaping up. [1:35:21] - In Calgary, the Hitmen have shown the ability to overhaul their roster by mining players from various places including south of the border. Cass Bruni is the new GM of the Hitmen and he joins me to talk about taking over the job and getting prepped for the new season. [2:00:35] - It's a familiar name but a new face as Curtis Hamilton takes over the reins of the Kelowna Rockets from his father Bruce Hamilton. A new era starts in Kelowna and we'll get lots of insight into the current roster and the plan for the season after hosting the Memorial Cup in 2026. [2:33:56] - The Prince George Cougars are back to take another run at a division title but do they have the horses to pull it off? Mark Lamb is the General Manager and he joins the show once again to preview his team ahead of the coming season.

We are thrilled to debut the first episode of a brand-new Suite Spot series spotlighting the inspiring women shaping the hospitality industry, The Hospitality SHE Suite!  Throughout this series, TMG Brand Ambassador and Suite Spot Co-Host, Cassady Quintana sits down with female industry leaders to explore career journeys, key leadership lessons, and the power of supporting current and future generations of women in hospitality.  To kick things off, special guest and familiar face on the Suite Spot, Kat Woods of Hyatt joins us to discuss her hospitality career trajectory and how she is opening avenues for other women through leadership and the NYC Women of Hospitality organization. Cassady Quintana: Welcome to the Hospitality SHE Suite, where we spotlight the women shaping the hospitality industry. Through conversations with leaders and changemakers, we explore career journeys, leadership lessons, and the experiences that have helped shape who they are today. I’m your host, Cassady Quintana. Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Hospitality SHE Suite, a brand new series brought to you by The Suite Spot where we will be celebrating women in hospitality and their stories. I’m your host, Cassady Quintana, and I’m super excited to bring you guys this new series. It’s something we’ve been working on for a while and definitely something that’s needed in our hospitality industry. And I have an amazing guest with me, no one better to bring on first, Kat Woods, Regional Vice President of Pre-Opening Operations at Hyatt. Kat, thanks for joining me. Kat Woods: Thank you so much for having me, Cassady. I’m so happy to be here, and congratulations on launching this amazing podcast. Cassady Quintana: Thank you. Yeah, super excited. Glad you’re here. Glad we can make it work. Obviously, I’m pretty familiar with your story, but for our listeners that may not know you and who you are and what you do, kind of just walk us through a little bit about how you got involved in hospitality and where, how you got to where you are today. Kat Woods: Happy to. So I will take it pretty far back. When I was in high school and was looking at universities to go to, I ended up being recruited to run track and field at the University of New Hampshire, which also happens to have a really strong hospitality management program. I was relatively familiar with the field because I had traveled a lot and understood that hotels and restaurants need people to manage them, but wasn’t entirely sure I understood that it could be a major. Admittedly, trying to balance my athletic schedule and my academic schedule, I thought, “Hey, this might be an easy major. Let’s do it. Could be fun.” And I think the rest is history because as those who have studied this type of thing know, it’s not necessarily an easy major, but it is certainly a blast. And it was apparent from day one that this was something I ended up loving. I started working in the industry. The classes at the time were very interesting to me because going to hotels and restaurants and resorts was something that as a college student I could identify with. The same can’t really be said when you’re talking about real estate or marketing or whatever these other majors are, right? So I just fell in love with it. Continued obviously on the athletic side, but then really started to flourish on the academic side in later in my college life and ultimately started working for Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Now, quite a few years ago, Marriott bought Starwood, but back in the day, Starwood was its own company, and it had some really incredible brands. One of those brands was W Hotels, and W Hotels was certainly tailored to my demographic, the young, the fun, beverage culture focus, travel, party, fashion, music, design. And for a young 20-something, you just fall in love with the industry even more. So I worked for W Hotels for about three and a half, four years, anywhere from Barcelona to New York City, and just continued to fall in love with the operation over and over again. Worked in housekeeping, worked in front desk, worked in food and beverage. And about five years after working for W Hotels, I started with independent hotels. So privately owned, not part of a larger brand. At the time, there was a really exciting hotel opening here in New York City called 11 Howard, and it had just opened. It was the hottest place to be in town. Everyone who was anyone and knew about it. And I had an opportunity to go join the team there. That was my first introduction to private management, private ownership, and really the world of truly independent properties. I worked at 11 Howard for many years through a variety of different functions, and really fell in love with the independent hotel space. Ultimately moved from 11 Howard to a company called Bridgeton, operating another hotel here in New York City, the Walker Hotel Tribeca, really involved in the independent space as well. Privately owned, privately operated company, and once again, just really loving that independent hotel space. After the pandemic, or I suppose after I reopened a hotel after the pandemic, I was honestly burnt out. I took some time off. I traveled for about six months by myself to visit some family and some friends, and kind of reset a little bit. Went back to the amazing team at Bridgeton and said, “I’m interested in continuing to work for the company. However, I don’t wanna work in a hotel. I think I wanna try something else.” And that was when I sort of stumbled into a role that focused on asset management and hotel development. And if I was working for a larger company, I don’t think I would’ve ever had had that opportunity because on paper I was not even close to being qualified. But given my relationship with that hotel company and the fact that I had already worked for them for several years, I appreciated their confidence in basically saying, “You’ll figure it out.” . And so I did that for about three years, owning on the owner side, on the operator side, essentially being responsible for asset management for the company, as well as any portfolio-wide initiatives that we were working on. A lot of tech enhancements, a lot of brand standardizations, just kind of anything and everything that at these larger companies you may have individuals or entire departments dedicated to. And at a small company like Bridgeton, you didn’t. And so that kind of fell to myself and a very select group of others to roll these things out. And I loved it. I was very proud to work in the independent hotel space. There’s a reason I am on the advisory board for the independent hotel show, and I think there’s a lot of beauty in that world. About six months ago, I joined the team at the lifestyle group of Hyatt to focus on their pre-opening operations. And essentially what that means is having a GM-focused individual, a GM operational brain for every phase of the project from signing the deal until opening. Why I made the change, I was looking to grow my own professional network. I was also looking to grow professionally and work for a larger organization. And quite honestly, the opportunity felt like a dream job. Cassady Quintana: There’s nothing wrong with that. I love that. You’ve been in hospitality. It’s almost rare these days to meet someone that, like, chose that route, right? Like to go to college for hospitality and then stay in it their entire career. A lot of the people we talk to, it’s like, “Oh, I was working a side job in college,” and kinda just fell into it, and then they fall in love with it. But you kind of already knew from the jump when you went to college, like, “This seems interesting. It’s something I’m interested in.” You stayed in it. And I’m glad you brought up this new position because I saw when you got this new opportunity at Hyatt and it’s awesome. But for me, I was like, “So what exactly does this position. Like what does that day-to-day look like?” So kind of walk us through. I know you’re traveling all the time, but what does this role specifically look like on a day-to-day basis? Kat Woods: I’ll tell you a story because this is the reason that this job is a dream job. I’m not gonna mention which hotel I was working at, but there was a hotel that I had worked at when I was really young, and the back of house layout was very confusing and did not make much sense operationally. In addition, there were finishes and things about the guest rooms that did not age well. So as the product became two, three, four years old, it looked even older. And I remember specifically saying to somebody, “Who did this?” and how come we didn’t have someone who’s operated a hotel before look at these floor plans, look at these finishes, think about it how a guest is going to use it. Think about how all of the employees and colleagues need to walk through these spaces. Because at the time, being 20-something and having the confidence of anyone that young. I felt like I knew I though I could do it better. And this job is such a dream because I’ve always thought about how it would be great to be involved from the ground up to always keep in mind the, of course, the guest experience, but the employee experience and the way that the back of house spaces are evolve throughout the development process to make sure that they’re efficient, that people have the space and the resources and the tools to do what they need to do in order to ensure that obviously the guest has the best time, and to ensure that whatever these finishes are that we put in a room look messy or bad after a month or two, right? And so that’s a lot of what this is. This job, I have an incredible team that I work with and don’t have to worry about things as silly as, like, does this finish age well because they’re phenomenal. But talking about how backs of house flow, how employees need to move through space efficiently in the back of house in order to make the front of house experience feel to the level that we are certainly trying to deliver. And it’s great because I am pulling knowledge and resources and lessons learned from my days as a room inspector in housekeeping. Or a front desk agent or times when I had to cover the bellman, to most recently when I was a developer myself, or I was thinking about how does this hotel position in the community and how do we make sure that it’s a staple of the area surrounding it? So it’s kind of a dream because I’m using everything I’ve learned along the way. Cassady Quintana: I was gonna say, this is honestly perfect for you. Well, congrats on this new role and it’s awesome to kind of see what you’re doing there. And you brought up all this experience you have and your professional career shows for that, but I wanna get a little bit deeper onto that personal side because, you talked about maybe you weren’t qualified for a role at some point and, but you had the confidence to say that you could do it or you were gonna try and figure it out as you went along. So when you think about those roles and the experiences you’ve had in your career, what would you say you’ve, you’ve learned about yourself and what have you gotten really good at? Or maybe what was something that you realized, “Well, I’m not very good at that, but I want to be”? Kat Woods: That’s a great question, and hindsight is a beautiful thing because I’m confident that there were some lessons that I was learning that really didn’t feel all that good. At the time. So a great example, right, when I left the hotel property level and moved to corporate, I always had this shiny, beautiful image in my brain of what working for a corporate job would be, you know, coming to the office and seeing your office mates every day and going for an hour and a half for lunch and attending all that happy hours because nothing ran past five o’clock or whatever it may be. And there are certainly some really wonderful benefits, and everyone has to make the decision that’s best for them, about going to a corporate role. But I do not thrive sitting behind a screen. I need to be out with people. I need to be building relationships. I love to be connecting people. And so while I started to realize very quickly that sitting behind a screen wasn’t what made me the most fulfilled, I had to balance that with the fact that I took on that role at Bridgeton, which had a kind of a junk drawer of responsibilities because I needed to understand why we were making some of the decisions we were making at the property level. And when anyone is kind of looking at a job and maybe it’s not the best job for you or you’re not fulfill- fulfilled or you wanna travel more or whatever it is, right, whatever your situation is, I encourage you to keep just trying to focus on what you can get out of that role. And for me, it was learning a lot about asset management, learning how hotel development deals really get to the finish line, how to evaluate and underwrite all these different properties. And sitting behind a screen, again, wasn’t what I wanted to do. But when I shifted my brain to think, “Okay, I need to learn this. I need to understand this. I need to be good enough at this so that I can speak about it and, and bring it with me to wherever I go next,” it made it a little bit easier to go be in Excel all day. Cassady Quintana: Yeah. Well, I think there’s, you know, there are pros to having a job that you don’t love is, one, you learn what you don’t wanna do for the rest of your life, but also there are some things that you can take, okay, like you said, I need to learn this so that for when I get the job I really want, you’re already kind of there. So, you know, as you’re going through that job that you necessarily didn’t love and all these other experiences you’re having, was there ever a moment that you were like, “Okay, I’m meant for a larger leadership role or something greater than where I’m at right now?” Kat Woods: I think that’s true about anyone who’s driven or wants to continue to grow in their career. We should all be looking for our next step and how do we grow and how do we kind of expand our own professional path. And anyone who knows me is, knows that I’m pretty ambitious. I like to see progress. I like to try things. If they fail, we fail fast, we move on, we try something new. And so, I was always constantly looking out for what’s next and what’s exciting. When you get to a certain point in your career, and many women that you interview on this, I’m sure will say the same thing, you have the luxury of continuing to be more and more selective. And when I was in the operation, I always worked for brands that I wanted to be a part of and associated with. I always worked for people that I enjoyed spending 60 plus hours a week of my time with, right? And now I have the luxury of being able to do both of those things, as well as being associated with projects that I just kind of hardly can believe that I’m associated with. Like pinch me and these are so cool, so amazing. And that’s what I would kind of always say when you have the luxury of starting to be selective, think about what you want. Do you really wanna work for Maria? And if you do, take any job and get your foot in the door and then figure it out. Or do you really wanna work with X, Y, Z woman who’s been a great mentor to you? Maybe there’s a role within her organization that’s not a perfect fit for you, but you can at least start to be in her circle, right? And so just figure out what you want. For me, it was first important to be a part of a cool brand and then it was very interesting to be a part of independent hotels. And now Hyatt has some really phenomenal colleague benefits, and I’m lucky to be in this organization. And that was really important for me at the time of making this decision, not to mention this, like, really cool job and amazing team, so. Cassady Quintana: You kind of have the best of both worlds. It sounds like a great job that anybody would want. Well, yeah. And I love that because for me, I’m in my late 20s now, and I had a job before this, and realized really quickly that while I loved the people I worked with, the job wasn’t for me, but I’ve kind of found myself at Travel Media Group now and getting to meet people like you and hearing these conversations and hearing these stories, it kind of helps me think, like, okay, what’s next for me too? Obviously, within Travel Media Group, I started in one position and now I’m doing something else, and now I’m on this podcast. And for me, it’s staying at Travel Media Group because I love it here, but finding ways to move up where I’m at here. So when you think about that, because sometimes leadership isn’t for everybody, right? Some people know they don’t wanna manage people, they don’t wanna have a team, they just wanna go to work and do their own thing. But for me, and for you, we kind of have that drive and that passion to keep reaching another level. So when you kind of transitioned into a leadership position, how was that for you, and what did you learn, and how has your leadership style evolved going from kind of being in the weeds of everything to now, like, “Okay, I have a team that can handle this stuff, and I can kind of overview, supervise them?” Kat Woods: Great question. And having direct reports is, like, a very obvious way to learn how to manage, right? You have people that report to you, you need to keep them organized and make sure everyone is rowing in the same direction. So for people who are entering their first leadership role or one of their first leadership roles, my advice is always to be humble and, and honest, right? Even leaders make mistakes, and I think when you can recognize that as someone who reports to somebody else, you just naturally have grace for the fact that we’re all human here. But also, don’t be afraid to learn, like, alongside people. So earlier I said, if we’re gonna try it, let’s try it quickly. If we fail, we fail fast and we try something new. Ego is a huge, huge thing to overcome for some young leaders. Just because you’re in charge doesn’t mean you’re actually in charge. And so it’s okay to look to the people to the right and left of you and work together to accomplish whatever it is you’re trying to accomplish. But for me, maybe it’s astrology or whatever the, whatever the stars had in line for me, I always was attracted towards leadership roles. And I found having a team that reported to me came very naturally. It was, it was natural for me to understand what we as a group needed to accomplish in the day, help my teams prioritize, give them honest and real-time feedback about things that could help them not only professionally, but in their interprofessional relationships with other colleagues. And it, I think it’s just in my nature. And I found my biggest challenge started to come when I moved to out of property roles. And leadership is something that you need to be able to have even if you don’t have direct reports. And so, I’ve been working a lot on learning how to influence without authority and the ways that real leaders drive teams that may not be people that just do what you say because you’re their boss. And that is a very interesting world in human behavior that I like to navigate. I’m learning. I wouldn’t say I’m the best at it just yet, but I think those that I have the privilege of working with know that I like to keep people organized. I like to make sure we’re all on the same page. And those things remain true whether or not people are directly reporting to you. So yeah, those are two different stages of leadership for those in the industry, right? How do you, how do you get your counterparts to work with you even though they’re not just gonna do what you say because, right, you’re in charge, right? Cassady Quintana: I love what you said about the influence without authority. I think that’s super important because people are more likely to. I say this all the time about when you’re working under someone that’s very passionate about what they do too, it makes you wanna be passionate too, right? Even if it’s not my favorite thing, if someone above me is super pumped and excited, like, I feel like I’m already pumped and excited too. And so being able to influence people and just having that. I mean, you have a natural knack for leadership, obviously, but because you’re so passionate about what you do and you’re so invested in it, I can already tell that your team is probably the same way because they don’t feel like you’re just bossing them around, but you’re in it with them too, and so they automatically wanna be in that with you. But I wanna talk a little bit about, obviously, this is the She Suite. We’re talking about women in hospitality, and you do a lot of work with the New York City Women of Hospitality Organization. So I wanna ask you about that and how you got involved there, and just tell us a bit, a little bit about the organization for those that don’t know what it is. Kat Woods: Absolutely. So the New York City Women of Hospitality is a non-for-profit organization based in New York City. However, we branch out to Jersey and some of the surrounding communities, of course. And it is intended as a platform for females to come in and network, educate themselves, meet someone of a little bit of a different industry, and continue their education on the hospitality space just to further their own professional careers. My colleague, Jolie, and our original co-founder, Tiffany Parra, founded the organization back in 2018. And I believe the last event before the pandemic had about a hundred, had about 100 attendees. So then in 2023, I reached out to Jolie and Tiffany just to kinda see what was going on, if this was going to be something that was revived. And I was at a position that I actually didn’t have any direct reports, and I was kind of craving that mentor role in a few people’s lives. And so we revitalized the New York City Women of Hospitality. In our first event, we had over 50 attendees, and I think we gave, like, two weeks notice. It was kind of crazy if you think about what was going on and how people were feeling about in-person meetings at that point in time. And it was very clear to myself and the board that there was an appetite for this type of network once again. So then in 2024, we rolled out a pretty significant event series. Looking back on it, we were really aggressive. We did six events in the calendar year. Anything from a breakfast and learn with, at the time, our law firm partner who was really teaching you your rights in the workplace when it comes to maternity leave, when it comes to interview processes, and continuing to provide resources for women in the workplace, but in a third space, because employers are obviously going to make sure that they’re doing right by the company, maybe some employees don’t know their rights. So it’s this really great opportunity to continue to teach women just everything. We even held a rye tasting course so that women can understand the difference between X, Y, and Z different types of liquors. And it was great. The organization is entirely self-funded. We have no membership fee to enter. We do not put any type of threshold on who can attend. We just want people to come and network and grow. We’ve seen job offers kind of eventually flourish from some of these meetings. We’ve had some really great partners that end up co-hosting events with us for amazing platforms for women to listen to other female professionals. And so it’s really an events-based women’s networking organization based here in the city. Cassady Quintana: I love that. I wish I could come join one of your sessions. Maybe I’ll have to come up to New York City for something. Kat Woods: Well, Tiffany Parra did launch the Orlando Women of Hospitality last year. And so we are happy to announce we have our second branch, and maybe that’s a great opportunity for your next interview. Cassady Quintana: No way, I didn’t know about this. I didn’t even know about this. I’m gonna have to check that out as soon as we get off this. That’s awesome. So I was. Th’s kind of leading into my next question. I was gonna ask for people that don’t live in New York City or can’t come to your events, what are some other either organizations or resources or maybe even people to follow that you would recommend to other women that want to be in that space but can’t get to your events? Kat Woods: Oh my gosh. There’s so many. And there’s some really phenomenal organizations. And I will preface it by saying, depending on where you are, the power of that organization may be more enhanced, maybe a smaller community, but a few that I would love to shout out right now are, Women in Travel Thrive. We’ve worked a lot with them, not only on events here in New York City, but we recently, in 2025, we partnered for an event at the Independent Hotel Show alongside Emily Goldfischer and Hertelier. Highly recommend everyone subscribe to the Hotelier weekly email. Emily is phenomenal what she’s created there and providing a space for female-focused hotel news is really, really wonderful. Cassady Quintana: Well, thank you for giving those recommendations. I advise everybody to go follow, subscribe to those things that Kat just told us. I kinda wanna segue because you talked about, when you got involved with the NYC Women of Hospitality, craving that mentorship, you wanted to mentor other people. And I know I have a lot of women that I looked, look up to and have gotten me to where I am today, whether that be college professors or people I knew in my personal life. So I think it’s really important, especially we know hospitality to be a much more male-dominated industry, right? You go to some of these industry events and you are excited when you see a panel full of women. I just was at Hotel Data Conference and they had an entire panel of women and they called ’em the Girl Power Panel. And I just though that was awesome because it’s something you don’t see as often, and I think it’s important to have those people. So, I mean, what’s something that you’ve learned from other women in hospitality that, you know, you carry with you and maybe you give that to people that are younger than you? Kat Woods: I struggle sometimes because I’ve never actually had a female direct boss, and it is crazy to me that is something that I have never sought out. And sometimes I’m like, “Ugh, that’s a bummer.” But I’ve also had incredible mentors and sponsors along the way that are men. And it is phenomenal when you have a leader that is a female that you can look up to, but I don’t wanna discount any of the male supporters in the room because I really wouldn’t be where I am without some really incredible leaders. However, that being said, with the focus of the conversation, I’d love to shout out a few. There’s a few women that I consider close friends and I call for their advice often. One of them is Tiffany Parra, who is, of course, the co-founder of the New York City Women of Hospitality. She’s also a phenomenal professional in her own right with what she’s accomplished with Marriott, and has started the chapter of the Orlando Women of Hospitality. She’s not only a good friend, and I’m very lucky to call her a friend, but she’s just gives really great, solid, honest advice, especially as I was searching through, you know, what I wanted to do next to my career. So Tiffany Perra is a phenomenal, amazing woman that I can’t speak highly enough about. And here in New York City, there’s another leader. Her name is Zoe Pepper. We’ve showcased her a few times at the New York City Women Hospitality level, and she is one of the most authentic and genuine leaders who’s incredibly successful. And if you ever have the opportunity to hear her tell her story, she makes you feel so proud to be exactly who you are. Cassady Quintana: Love that. Kat Woods: I always think about that in the way that I wanna lead and the way that I wanna be perceived because what works for somebody else may not be what works for you. And to see someone who is as successful as Zoe, who drives home the fact that I am who I am and this is how I’m going to lead, it really just gives you confidence that you can do it yourself. So those are two that I would highly recommend. If you’re looking. If anyone out there is looking for a mentor, and not to put them, add more work to their plate, but those are two that I look to on a regular basis. Cassady Quintana: I love that. And I love the mentality of just being who you are and leading how you should based on who you are, because I think sometimes, there’s a lot of leadership books out there, and there’s a lot of talk on how you should lead a team, but first, all your employees may be different. So even how you lead individual people might be different too, and how you communicate with them, and honestly, how you communicate with yourself about those people too. So understanding those relationships is important. And I think leadership is one of those things that you usually are either naturally good at it or you have that drive to want to be good at it, but it is a long. You never stop learning on how to be a good leader, right? Because you are always gonna have somebody new on your team that requires something different. So right now, you’re in a leadership position, you have a team. So what’s something within this role or yourself leadership-wise that you feel like you’re still figuring out? Kat Woods: That’s such a good question. And let’s bring up all of my professional insecurities right now. Thanks, Cassie. . Cassady Quintana: Of course, anytime. Kat Woods: I always believe that there is a way that we can come to a conclusion together. And sometimes I don’t think we get there fast enough, and I’m trying to work on taking a step back and saying, “Is making a decision the most important thing that we do right now?” Because in some cases, it is. In some cases, inaction is the worst thing that you can do. But as I progress to more strategy-focused roles, sometimes making the decision is not what we need. Sometimes we need a collaboration about how the decision is made and how it affects 100 different areas, right? I will always be operations through and through. Anyone that has worked in an operation will tell you the same thing. You make a decision, you move on. You make a decision, you move on. And I maintain that not making a decision is, is actually a detractor from someone’s effectiveness naturally, right? If you can’t make a decision and you can’t progress any change, but maybe we don’t have to do it immediately. Maybe it doesn’t have to be right then and there. So one of the things that I’m still working on, especially as I navigate a larger organization, is making sure I have the correct people in the room to make an informed decision and then hopefully do so in a timely way. But yeah, GMs will tell you, “Let’s move. What’s next? Here we go.” And that’s, sort of what I bring to this corporate world. Cassady Quintana: That’s good though. You need that. And I think it’s important too to remember that you mentioned this earlier about having peers and people that work for you or work with you that you can trust too and hold accountable and they’re also gonna hold you accountable because it can be lonely when you feel like you have to make a decision on your own. So the more you can. And obviously, there are decisions out there a leader has to make that is their own sole decision, right? There is no room for collaboration or room for – Well, how can we do this differently? Yeah, but being able to have a team that you can trust to collaborate on those decisions definitely makes it easier. And that’s what every leader wants, is a team that they can trust to help them out with that. So we’re gonna get a little bit deeper too before we wrap up, but let’s imagine we’re going back to the beginning of your career. If you could sit down with young Kat before she’s embarks on all of these different journeys, what’s some advice you would give her? Kat Woods: Oh, it’s such a good question because hindsight’s so good, isn’t it? I wish I never did X, Y, and Z. I think one of the pieces of advice that I would give my younger self is to not be afraid to continue to widen your career path rather than just elevate your career path, right? In working for smaller companies, you haven’t. It, it’s not hard to widen your career path because you’re doing so many things, but when you work, work for a larger organization or you work within a hotel, maybe you’re on the F&B track. And if you continue on the F&B track, there’s a lot of success that you can have, and maybe you can actually progress quite quickly. But if you are an F&B manager and have the opportunity to become a housekeeping manager, and then maybe after that you have the opportunity to be the front office night auditor or night manager, there’s so much value to be gained in all of these positions that maybe, especially when I was younger, I perceived as not a promotion, right? And I think I missed out on learning a bit more in depth about certain functions of a hotel or functions of a restaurant because I opted to take the promotion versus look for something that was on the same level but was a different department. There are ways to make up for it, there are ways to learn, and you can always go get your hands dirty, but don’t be afraid, young Kat, or maybe any of the young listeners out there, to go wider with your experience rather than to just chase the next title and chase the next title and chase the next title. Because I assure you, if you go wider, once you get to one or two positions above, the accelerated route that you will then have because your experience is so much wider, it’s unmatched. Cassady Quintana: Yeah. I think that’s important to kind of dip your toe in all the ponds that you can, right? And get a little bit experience everywhere you can because later down the road you may, like you know earlier, you had that desk job that you didn’t really enjoy, but now looking back, you’re like, “Oh, I’m so glad I learned that stuff when I did because it served me in the future.” And I think that’s important, especially for young listeners because there is kind of that idea of staying really loyal and working your way up within that one route you’re in, but we’re seeing a lot more with Gen Z that they’re not doing that as much anymore, right? They do wanna have different experiences and if something isn’t fulfilling or they want something else, they are gonna move. So I think that’s really important to not be afraid of doing that, not being afraid to try different things and widen your experience. So I love that advice. I’m gonna take that advice for myself too. But Kat, you’re a busy woman. We know that you’re always traveling, opening up these new hotels. What’s next for you? Where can our listeners find you? What do you have going on over the next few months? Kat Woods: Great. Thank you for having me, first of all. Of course. It’s been a pleasure to get to know you and to obviously be a part of this. And I, anything I can do to continue to support you, I’m happy to. I will be at the Independent Hotel Show in Miami in September. I know that I came from the independent hotel world, but there’s so much value to be gained at that show. And I’m based here in New York, so I’m always happy to make connections. You can follow New York City Women of Hospitality on Instagram, on LinkedIn. We do have an ev – several events actually coming up over the course of the next few months. So we’d love to see some of your listeners join us. Cassady Quintana: Well, thank you, Kat, for joining us, taking time out of your day. We really appreciate it. And thank you to all of our listeners for tuning into the first episode of this She Suite, a new Suite Spot series. We’re super excited. We’re gonna have a lot of fun stuff coming your way, so make sure you stay tuned, subscribe to our YouTube, and subscribe on all of your streaming platforms where you get your podcasts. Kat, thank you again, and we’ll see you in a few weeks in Miami. Kat Woods: Looking forward to it. Cassady Quintana: Alright. Thanks, everyone, and we’ll see you on the next episode of The Suite Spot. To make sure you never miss a conversation, be sure to subscribe, leave a five-star review, and follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Our editor is Brandon Bell, with cover art by Bary Gordon. I’m your host, Cassady Quintana, and I hope this conversation inspires you to continue supporting, elevating, and celebrating the women shaping hospitality—today and for generations to come.

In this Week 36, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Ingrid and Henning discuss the latest developments shaping the global ship recycling market, including renewed conflict in the Gulf, surging oil and freight markets, limited recycling vessel supply, changing prices across Pakistan and Bangladesh, and improving fundamentals in India. The biggest challenge for ship recyclers and cash buyers remains the shortage of fresh recycling candidates. The Baltic Dry Index climbed to 3,488, its strongest level since October 2021, with Capesize and Panamax markets also performing strongly. As older vessels continue to generate attractive freight earnings, shipowners have less incentive to sell for recycling. The result is a market where yards still want tonnage, but owners remain patient. Renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliation have also brought Strait of Hormuz risk back into focus. Brent crude moved to around USD 95.70 per barrel, while WTI reached approximately USD 91.60, increasing voyage and import costs while adding further complexity around Gulf-positioned recycling candidates. Pakistan remains the highest-priced ship recycling destination, although sentiment is now softening after the aggressive buying seen during August. Gadani indications stand around USD 500 per LDT for dry bulk, USD 525 for tankers and USD 535 for containers. Several previously secured vessels are now feeding the waterfront, reducing the urgency that drove recent price spikes. Bangladesh also softened this week, with Chattogram indications around USD 475 per LDT for dry bulk, USD 500 for tankers and USD 510 for containers. Previously purchased vessels continue to move through the yards, but no fresh market sales were reported. Local steel remained stable at around BDT 64,000 per ton, while the Taka strengthened modestly against the U.S. Dollar. The Bangladesh market also received the findings of the government inquiry into the fatal recycling incident in August. The inquiry identified shortcomings in safety supervision and gas-testing procedures, including hydrogen sulphide risk associated with ballast-tank work. The legal process now continues, while the wider industry is expected to pay closer attention to atmosphere testing, ballast-space procedures and high-risk work controls. India is moving in the opposite direction, with improving buying appetite, firmer steel prices and a stronger Rupee supporting Alang recyclers. Local plate reached around INR 42,100 per ton, while USD/INR strengthened to approximately 94.49, improving Dollar purchasing power. India also received significant international backing for the proposed inclusion of two Indian ship recycling facilities on the European List of ship recycling facilities. BIMCO, European Shipowners, ICS, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and the World Shipping Council jointly supported the European Commission proposal. Final approval has not yet been granted, but the development adds weight to India's growing position in compliant and green ship recycling. Turkey remains steady, with Aliaga indications around USD 262 to USD 284 per LDT depending on vessel type. Turkish annual inflation eased slightly to 31.51%, while the Lira weakened beyond 48.4 against the Dollar. Turkey continues to compete through EU regulatory access, Basel-compliant recycling and specialist tonnage rather than conventional South Asian pricing. This episode examines what these developments mean for shipowners, cash buyers, ship recyclers, shipbrokers, shipping companies and maritime investors, including why strong freight markets are restricting recycling supply, why Pakistan and Bangladesh are cooling after recent buying runs, and why India is becoming increasingly important to watch. Key topics covered: global ship recycling market 2026, ship recycling prices, cash buyer market, ship demolition market, Pakistan ship recycling, Gadani recycling market, Bangladesh ship recycling, Chattogram recycling market, India ship recycling, Alang recycling market, Turkey ship recycling, Aliaga recycling market, Baltic Dry Index, Capesize freight rates, tanker and dry bulk recycling, oil prices, Strait of Hormuz shipping, maritime sanctions, Hong Kong Convention, European List ship recycling, compliant ship recycling, green ship recycling, vessel supply, steel prices and recycling market analysis. For detailed vessel price indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and global ship recycling market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.

◇ Steffi from Scotland talks more about the gardening style of gaming, Nathan wants to know about post-game talks with APs, From the archive 2022: Whizzard asks about how much worldbuilding GMs do on their own and how much of it they do with players | Hosts: Kimi, Jason A, Pooja, & Riley ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:17◇ Announcements – We will be at Gateway 2026! Sept 4-7, 2026 at the Hilton LAX hotel in los angeles. We will be doing the live show on Saturday at 8pm! https://www.strategicon.net/ ◇ 02:58◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Hannah Shaffer and Evan Rowland of Turtlebun Games https://turtlebun.com/ or https://turtlebun.itch.io/ 04:24◇ Mailbag 1 – Steffi from Scotland talks more about the gardening style of gaming 53:34◇ Mailbag 2 – Nathan wants to know about post-game talks with APs 66:57◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2022: Whizzard asks about how much worldbuilding GMs do on their own and how much of it they do with players 81:03◇ Episode Closing 86:32◇ 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

In this episode of the Dean's Chat Learning Series, Dr. Jeffrey Jensen and Dr. Johanna Richey welcome back Dr. William Scherer, Senior Podiatric Medical Advisor for Bako Diagnostics and a clinical consultant, for an engaging discussion on the importance of podiatric dermatology. Drawing from his experience in comprehensive podiatric practice, Dr. Scherer discusses why skin and nail disorders deserve the same diagnostic attention as musculoskeletal conditions. He emphasizes that podiatrists frequently encounter dermatologic pathology and have an opportunity to provide meaningful, sometimes same-day, treatment for patients.A major focus of the discussion is the evaluation of abnormal and dystrophic toenails. Dr. Scherer challenges clinicians to avoid automatically diagnosing onychomycosis based solely on appearance, noting that a significant percentage of dystrophic nails are not fungal infections. The conversation explores the role of laboratory testing in improving diagnostic accuracy and guiding individualized treatment. Dr. Scherer reviews the evolution of diagnostic methods, including KOH preparations, fungal cultures, PAS and GMS stains, Fontana-Masson staining, and PCR testing, explaining how each can contribute to the diagnostic process and when different tests may be most useful.The discussion also highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for potentially serious pathology. The hosts and Dr. Scherer discuss concerning nail pigmentation and the evaluation of possible subungual melanoma, including clinical warning signs and the importance of appropriately sampling the nail matrix when malignancy is part of the differential diagnosis. The conversation reinforces a critical principle: removing the nail alone may not adequately sample the pathology responsible for a concerning lesion.Dr. Scherer also explores the relationship between biomechanics, repetitive microtrauma, onychodystrophy, and secondary infection, emphasizing that podiatrists' understanding of gait and mechanical forces provides a unique perspective when evaluating nail disease. The episode concludes with a broader message about comprehensive podiatric care: regardless of whether a patient presents with a complex surgical problem, sports injury, skin condition, or dystrophic toenail, the podiatrist's responsibility is to put the patient first, practice evidence-based medicine, maintain empathy, and strive for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Kevin, Grayson, and the Chief finally, finally have new signings to talk about! David Doudera and Julian Malatini join from Europe to reinforce the backline, is it enough to turn the season around? How do we rate the job of Albright at the close of the window? What if GMs did the opposite of what they think they should do? Part Two is a discussion on This Love is Not For Cowards, the first book in The Post's bookclub about soccer supporters in Juarez back in 2010/2011. And in Part Three it's predicting this weekend's match vs DC United!   Timestamps: (2:25) - FC Cincinnati Signs Two New Players! (1:07:29) - The Post Book Club: This Love is Not for Cowards (1:39:33) - DC United Preview and Predictions     Links:  Looking for an MLS podcast? Check out The World's GAM Visit our friends at Streetside Brewery E&L Roofing has all your Gutter, siding, and roofing needs covered!  Check out The Post at www.thepostcincy.com Music by Jim Trace and the Makers Join the Discord Server and jump into the conversation Follow us on BlueSky, Twitter,  Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ThePostCincy

A busy airport hotel never really slows down. Guests come and go at all hours, plans change quickly and the team needs to stay ready for whatever walks through the door next. Alicia Augustine, GM of the Hyatt Place Pensacola Airport, joins me on No Vacancy and explains how she keeps her team prepared. Every morning at 9:00, they meet to cover priorities, talk through what needs to happen and spend a few minutes laughing together before getting to work. That #HotelLeadership approach carries straight into the guest experience. Alicia treats her team with dignity and kindness because she expects them to give guests that same care. Her best advice for GMs might be even simpler: listen. Really listen. Hear how Alicia mixes preparation, personality and a little silliness to create a #Hotel culture that guests actually feel. Thanks so much to Actabl for supporting this podcast. Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. Want the weekly roundup of news, videos, and what you might've missed from #NoVacancyNews? Text HOTEL to 66866.

In this Week 35, 2026 episode of the GMS Weekly Podcast, Ingrid and Henning discuss the latest developments shaping the global ship recycling market, including new U.S. sanctions affecting Iranian-linked shipping, stronger freight markets, limited recycling vessel supply, and changing conditions across Gadani, Chattogram, Alang and Aliaga. The central story this week is a growing imbalance between strong recycling demand and limited vessel supply. Buyers across the Indian sub-continent remain active and yards have available capacity, but ageing ships are continuing to earn attractive returns in the freight market, giving shipowners fewer reasons to sell vessels for recycling. Pakistan remains at the top of the ship recycling price rankings, with Gadani indications around USD 520 per LDT for dry bulk, USD 540 per LDT for tankers and USD 550 per LDT for containers. The exceptional buying surge seen earlier in August has cooled slightly as local steel prices corrected, but recycling appetite remains healthy. The container vessel Visakha and tanker Lyra have now arrived at Gadani, bringing physical tonnage to a market that recently reached the top of the price board while having very few vessels on the beach. Bangladesh remains competitive, with Chattogram indications around USD 500 per LDT for dry bulk and USD 520 per LDT for tankers. Several previously secured vessels were delivered during the latest tide window, while the 27,824 LDT FPSO Glow arrived at Chattogram. However, fresh vessel sales remain limited, meaning recyclers are consuming their existing pipeline faster than owners are replenishing it. The Bangladesh market also continues to deal with the aftermath of the recent tragic recycling-yard accident. Government and environmental authorities are investigating the incident, with operations at the affected facility suspended pending findings, clearances and corrective measures. In India, Alang continues to build momentum through specialist, green, compliance-sensitive and higher-value tonnage. The 18,848 LDT LPG carrier Ble In arrived during the week, while local steel strengthened to around INR 41,000 per ton. India remains behind Pakistan and Bangladesh on conventional ship recycling prices but continues to demonstrate an ability to attract vessels that do not trade purely according to the standard sub-continent price board. The wider shipping market is also influencing recycling supply. The Baltic Dry Index rallied above 3,100, with Capesize markets leading the advance, while healthy Panamax, Supramax and tanker earnings continue to give ageing vessels profitable trading alternatives. For ship recyclers and cash buyers, strong freight remains one of the biggest obstacles to increasing recycling supply. The episode also examines the impact of new U.S. sanctions against Iran, particularly their implications for shipping registries, vessel ownership structures, trading histories, banking exposure and sanctions compliance. For shipowners and cash buyers, the key issue is not simply whether more vessels become recycling candidates, but whether those vessels can be safely, compliantly and commercially transacted. In Turkey, Aliaga recycling prices remain around USD 262 to USD 284 per LDT, while the Turkish Lira continues into record territory above 48 to the U.S. Dollar. Turkey remains focused on EU regulation, Basel Convention compliance and specialist recycling rather than competing directly with South Asian destinations on conventional pricing. This episode explains what these developments mean for shipowners, cash buyers, ship recyclers, shipbrokers, shipping companies and maritime investors, including why strong freight earnings are restricting recycling supply, why executable tonnage is becoming increasingly valuable, and how sanctions and compliance can influence where a vessel can actually be delivered. Key topics covered: global ship recycling market 2026, ship recycling prices, cash buyer market, Pakistan ship recycling, Gadani recycling market, Bangladesh ship recycling, Chattogram recycling market, India ship recycling, Alang recycling market, Turkey ship recycling, Aliaga recycling market, tanker recycling, LPG carrier recycling, FPSO recycling, Iran shipping sanctions, U.S. secondary sanctions, sanctions compliance, vessel ownership structures, Baltic Dry Index, Capesize freight rates, tanker earnings, steel prices, vessel supply, recycling tonnage, green ship recycling and maritime market analysis. For detailed vessel price indications, market rankings, steel prices, port positions and global ship recycling market analysis, access GMS Weekly through the GMS website or mobile app.

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Preseason is delivering real fantasy‑relevant movement, and Bloom & Cecil break down the biggest storylines you need to stay ahead of your league. Rookie RB Jonah Coleman is standing out for the Broncos — physical, explosive, and confident. But can he actually work his way into a backfield that already features JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey. We dig into usage, roles, and whether Coleman can carve out meaningful touches or if fantasy GMs should temper expectations. In Houston, Jayden Higgins goes down with an ACL injury, leaving a major void in CJ Stroud's passing game. So who steps up. Bloom & Cecil break down the ripple effects — target redistribution, depth chart shakeups, and which Texans pass‑catchers suddenly become fantasy sleepers. And in New York, Najee Harris signs with the Giants. How much of a threat is he for playing time. Is this a committee, a depth move, or a legitimate challenge to the current starter. We sort out the fantasy impact and how it should adjust your draft strategy.   watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/GOxfMYQSbBE 

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Rob Longley (1:53) ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the Kansas City Royals. They discuss Shane Bieber's latest injury and how his season has gone so far, whether the Jays are looking to re-sign the pending free agent, what to expect from Vladdy in the final stretch of the season, and much more. Then, with the NFL season inching closer, it's fantasy football draft season! Ailish and Justin welcome John Daigle (26:28) of Establish The Run to break down the biggest fantasy football questions and strategies that fantasy GMs need to keep in mind for their drafts, how you should approach the first round, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In which I relate being suddenly disconnected from my digital companion, but also think about the disconnection between players and GMs in RPGs.

Football franchises run on data. Jono Luk of Sumer Sports explains how AI is changing who wins — on the field and in the stands.Full Show Notes:Most sports AI coverage focuses on stats. Jono Luk, Chief Product Officer at Sumer Sports, is thinking about something harder: measuring what a player decided, not just what they did. Sumer's computer vision tracks all 22 players up to 60 times per second, generating probabilities for every moment of every play — not to describe what happened, but to evaluate whether the best decision was made.That depth of game intelligence turns out to be useful in two places. For coaches, GMs, and scouts, it surfaces skill that box scores miss entirely. For the business side of a franchise, that same real-time game data becomes the trigger for personalized fan experiences — the right offer, the right moment, whether someone is in the stadium or watching from a sports bar. Jono calls this the before, during, and after — and argues it's the same attract-retain-monetize cycle every enterprise runs, just with a different playbook.The episode also covers what Jono wishes organizations understood before they start any AI conversation: AI isn't synonymous with LLMs. Computer vision, specialized models, and multi-component pipelines built for specific data types are doing work that frontier models simply aren't designed for. That framing matters for any enterprise buyer, not just sports franchises.What We Cover:How Sumer Sports uses computer vision to evaluate player decisions, not just outcomesWhy specialized AI models outperform general-purpose frontier models for sports analyticsThe two sides of AI in a football franchise: football operations and fan engagementHow real-time game data triggers personalized in-venue and at-home fan experiencesWhat the NIL era means for AI-assisted recruiting at college and high school levelsWhy AI in the enterprise isn't just about LLMs — and how to think about the broader toolkitThe one question Jono wants every organization to ask before deploying AIGuest Bio:Jono Luk is Chief Product Officer at Sumer Sports, a football data analytics and AI company that uses computer vision to analyze every player, every game, in real time. Before Sumer, Jono held product and technology leadership roles at Cisco. He brings a cross-industry perspective on how AI fits into larger solutions — not as a replacement for human judgment, but as the infrastructure that surfaces better decisions faster.Sumer Sports: https://www.sumersports.comJono Luk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonoluk/ (confirm URL before publishing)Resources Mentioned:Sumer Sports: https://www.sumersports.comLopez Research: https://www.lopezresearch.com/research/

(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.

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.

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

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.

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. 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.