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We sat down with Sergeant (Ret.) Bert "Maverick" Gonzalez to discuss his compelling new book, The Real Greatest Show on Earth. After dedicating 37 years to the Miami-Dade Police Department, serving in roles from narcotics to crime scene investigations and training over 25,000 officers, Gonzalez offers an unprecedented look behind the badge.Gonzalez pulls no punches, describing his book as the "nitty-gritty reality" of police work, far removed from TV sensationalism or murder mysteries. The Real Greatest Show on Earth explores the full spectrum of a cop's career:The Terror and Tragedy: He reveals the nightmares and haunting experiences officers face daily, seeing things "no one should ever see."The Humor and Humanity: Gonzalez also shares the rare, humorous, and deeply human moments on the street—those times when officers are genuinely thanked or encounter situations "no genius of a comedic mind could ever imagine."Discover the world through the eyes of a Bronze Medal of Valor recipient and highly respected national police instructor, who shows the "good, the bad, and the ugly" of life under the "circus tent" of law enforcement.Interested in hearing more about Sgt. Gonzalez's remarkable career and his perspective on policing, politics, and life? You can buy his book now, or find him on his podcast, Sgt. Maverick – The Podcast.Website: https://www.sgtmaverick.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Greatest-Show-Earth/dp/B0CMFYRD4B --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Au sommaire de Radio Foot Internationale, ce lundi 10 novembre 2025 (16h10 & 21h10 TU) : Premier League. Les Cityzens assomment les Reds à l'Etihad Stadium ; Guardiola, 1000 matches pour une légende ! ; Ligue 1 : Paris se reprend après le revers contre le Bayern en C1. Premier League. Les Cityzens assomment les Reds à l'Etihad Stadium. Haaland, Gonzalez et Doku pour concrétiser la domination de Manchester City sur les Reds. Le Norvégien, dont un penalty a été repoussé par Mamardashvili, totalise déjà 19 buts en 15 rencontres toutes compétitions confondues avec Manchester City. Nouveau coup d'arrêt pour les Scousers d'Arne Slot, qui n'ont cadré qu'une fois, et chutent à la 8è place du classement ! Les Bleu Ciel ne pointent plus qu'à 4 points du leader Arsenal. Guardiola, 1000 matches pour une légende ! Le coach de 54 ans totalise 716 victoires avec les clubs qu'il a entrainés en près de 18 ans. Malgré le coup de pompe de l'an passé, le Catalan aux statistiques vertigineuses a réussi à rebondir. Il a déjà raflé 40 titres. On se souvient de l'épopée barcelonaise, des trois titres en Bundesliga, des six trophées de Premier League soulevés. Transformations, évolution, adaptation, une empreinte indélébile sur le foot européen ? Il fait partie des ténors, restera-t-il dans l'Histoire comme le plus grand ? Quelle période privilégier ? Le Barça, ou l'aventure avec Manchester City ? Ligue 1 : Paris se reprend après le revers contre le Bayern en C1. Après 3 nuls et 3 victoires en championnat, le PSG diminué comme Lyon par l'absence de titulaires, s'est imposé au bout du temps additionnel, face à des Gones qui n'ont pas démérité. Si l'équipe de Luis Enrique reste dangereuse jusqu'à la dernière seconde, le match a été maigre en occasions. Faut-il retenir les 3 points ou le contenu ? Pour débattre avec Hugo Moissonnier : Bruno Constant, Said Amdaa et Patrick Juillard. Technique/réalisation Laurent Salerno - Coordination Pierre Guérin.
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Au sommaire de Radio Foot Internationale, ce lundi 10 novembre 2025 (16h10 & 21h10 TU) : Premier League. Les Cityzens assomment les Reds à l'Etihad Stadium ; Guardiola, 1000 matches pour une légende ! ; Ligue 1 : Paris se reprend après le revers contre le Bayern en C1. Premier League. Les Cityzens assomment les Reds à l'Etihad Stadium. Haaland, Gonzalez et Doku pour concrétiser la domination de Manchester City sur les Reds. Le Norvégien, dont un penalty a été repoussé par Mamardashvili, totalise déjà 19 buts en 15 rencontres toutes compétitions confondues avec Manchester City. Nouveau coup d'arrêt pour les Scousers d'Arne Slot, qui n'ont cadré qu'une fois, et chutent à la 8è place du classement ! Les Bleu Ciel ne pointent plus qu'à 4 points du leader Arsenal. Guardiola, 1000 matches pour une légende ! Le coach de 54 ans totalise 716 victoires avec les clubs qu'il a entrainés en près de 18 ans. Malgré le coup de pompe de l'an passé, le Catalan aux statistiques vertigineuses a réussi à rebondir. Il a déjà raflé 40 titres. On se souvient de l'épopée barcelonaise, des trois titres en Bundesliga, des six trophées de Premier League soulevés. Transformations, évolution, adaptation, une empreinte indélébile sur le foot européen ? Il fait partie des ténors, restera-t-il dans l'Histoire comme le plus grand ? Quelle période privilégier ? Le Barça, ou l'aventure avec Manchester City ? Ligue 1 : Paris se reprend après le revers contre le Bayern en C1. Après 3 nuls et 3 victoires en championnat, le PSG diminué comme Lyon par l'absence de titulaires, s'est imposé au bout du temps additionnel, face à des Gones qui n'ont pas démérité. Si l'équipe de Luis Enrique reste dangereuse jusqu'à la dernière seconde, le match a été maigre en occasions. Faut-il retenir les 3 points ou le contenu ? Pour débattre avec Hugo Moissonnier : Bruno Constant, Said Amdaa et Patrick Juillard. Technique/réalisation Laurent Salerno - Coordination Pierre Guérin.
Nelson and Gladys Gonzalez snuck into the US in the 1980s from Colombia, rooted themselves in California where they became Christians, and eventually became lay leaders at Saddleback Church in Orange County, California. CT's Andy Olsen got to know the Gonzalez family and recounts their complex and poignant story in his piece ‘An American Deportation.' We've asked Andy to read his piece out loud. We think you'll love it. Settle in and enjoy! READ THE WRITTEN VERSION: -They Led at Saddleback Church. ICE Said They Were Safe. by Andy Olsen. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: -Join the conversation at our Substack. -Find us on YouTube. -Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Andy Olsen is the senior features writer at Christianity Today. He previously oversaw the print magazine team. His writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune, among other outlets, and has been recognized by the Religion News Association and the Evangelical Press Association. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Coffee, Country & Cody, we welcome Sal Gonzalez and Hunter Hayes 0:00 - Welcome / What’s Coming Up 2:49 - Interview with Sal Gonzalez 18:17- Entertainment with Kelly Sutton 25:32 - Interview with Hunter Hayes Connect with WSM Radio: Visit the WSM Radio WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/650AMWSM Follow WSM Radio on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wsmradio Like WSM Radio on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioFB Check out WSM Radio on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioInsta Follow WSM Radio on X: http://bit.ly/WSMRadioTweets Listen to WSM Radio LIVE: http://bit.ly/WSMListenLive Listen to WSM on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/live/wsm-radio...
On a recent Phoenix Business Journal article, Phoenix was ranked in the top 10 for home market. The median age for first time home buyers has increased to 40, put from 33 in 2020. To discuss this finding, Angela Gonzalez, Senior Reporter at the Phoenix Business Journal joins Arizona's Morning News.
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Today, we are bringing you a special presentation on the contested issue of "sanctuary," which continues to cut into the immigration debates in our country. Dr. Sergio M. González traces the sanctuary movement to its roots in the 1980s and examines how we arrived at a moment where mercy is met with repression. This presentation was given on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., on Oct. 22, 2025, as part of BJC's annual Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State. SHOW NOTES Segment 1 (starting at 00:35): Introduction Dr. Sergio M. González is a historian of U.S. immigration, labor and religion. A professor at Marquette University, he is a co-founder and former organizer for the Dane Sanctuary Coalition. He also is the co-creator of a podcast titled "Sanctuary: On the Border Between Church and State." Segment 2 (starting at 04:45): Presentation from Dr. Sergio M. González This is a recording of a lecture from Dr. Sergio González that took place Oct. 22, 2025, at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. Watch the full presentation, including the audience Q&A, on BJC's YouTube channel at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSnDp8hPNIo Dr. Gonzalez mentions a document called "Religious Liberty and Immigration: Legal Analysis of Past and Future Claims." You can access it on the website of the Law, Rights & Religion Project. This program was part of BJC's annual Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State. Learn more at BJConline.org/ShudenLectures. Video of our episodes are now on YouTube! Click here for the season 7 playlist. Do you want special emails about the show? Click here to sign up for our email list! Respecting Religion is made possible by BJC's generous donors. Your gift to BJC is tax-deductible, and you can support these conversations with a gift to BJC.
A l'occasion des 500 ans des mennonites neuchâtelois, cette conférence invite à parcourir le destin – historique, géopolitique, mais aussi local – d'une idée qui a transformé nos sociétés, et mérite d'être toujours réfléchie. Séparer l'Église et l'État : cette idée révolutionnaire surgit au XVIe siècle, chez une poignée de dissidents. Ces dissidents, les mennonites neuchâtelois, en sont les héritiers directs. Longtemps combattue par les autorités catholiques et protestantes, l'idée fait son chemin, traverse l'Atlantique et finit par s'imposer, sous des formes variées, dans les sociétés démocratiques, libérales et séculières. Jusqu'à peu, elle paraissait aller de soi. Les poussées fondamentalistes et les nationalismes religieux qui s'emparent aujourd'hui de pays entiers rappellent sa fragilité, et sa valeur : coexister pacifiquement, malgré nos différences. - Philippe Gonzalez est sociologue à l'Université de Lausanne, spécialiste de l'évangélisme. Ses travaux actuels portent notamment sur le statut des religions dans l'espace public et le dialogue interreligieux, à l'articulation avec des enjeux politiques. En 2014, il publie Que ton règne vienne : des évangéliques tentés par le pouvoir absolu (Genève, Labor et Fides), un ouvrage de référence tiré de ses recherches postdoctorales. Il a notamment dirigé Le religieux entre science et cité (avec Christophe Monnot, Genève : Labor et Fides, 2012), Quel âge post-séculier ? Religions, démocraties, sciences (avec J. Stavo-Debauge et R. Frega, Paris : Éditions de l'EHESS, 2015). Il est l'auteur de plus d'une soixantaine de contributions académiques. - Enregistré au Club 44 le 2 octobre 2025
Kate Hawley is the costume designer for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with Hawley to discuss how she worked with longtime collaborator del Toro on his retelling of the classic tale. Hawley walks us through her extensive research process, shares why her team used such a saturated color palette, and highlights standout accessories from the film—like the Frankenstein family crest and Elizabeth's scarab beetle necklace—that were custom-made by Tiffany & Co. Plus, Gonzalez predicts which item worn by Mia Goth's character she thinks fashion people will embrace after seeing the film. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Kate Hawley is the costume designer for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. In this episode, Who What Wear Senior Fashion and Social Editor Tara Gonzalez sits down with Hawley to discuss how she worked with longtime collaborator del Toro on his retelling of the classic tale. Hawley walks us through her extensive research process, shares why her team used such a saturated color palette, and highlights standout accessories from the film—like the Frankenstein family crest and Elizabeth's scarab beetle necklace—that were custom-made by Tiffany & Co. Plus, Gonzalez predicts which item worn by Mia Goth's character she thinks fashion people will embrace after seeing the film. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When Gilbert Gonzalez Jr. fell in love with God, he was told he couldn't be both gay and Christian. Years later, he's learned that faith and identity don't have to be enemies. In this episode of I Tried to Be Straight, Gilbert shares how he reconciled his faith, embraced his truth, and now fights for a church that fully affirms LGBTQ+ believers.
For Episode #188 of the PricePlow Podcast, we welcome Edwin Gonzalez, Functional Health Sales Manager at Health Tech Bio Actives (HTBA), alongside Michael Alfaro from Master Foods Lab. This episode marks a milestone collaboration: putting cutting-edge vitamin B12 science into functional foods that consumers can actually feel working. Edwin introduces MecobalActive, HTBA's ultra-pure, optimized methylcobalamin ingredient that's redefining what B12 supplementation can do. Traditionally, the industry positioned B12 as a deficiency vitamin for tired, anemic, or sluggish individuals. HTBA is changing that narrative completely. New clinical research demonstrates that just three days of MecobalActive supplementation significantly improved both physical power output and cognitive reaction time in healthy, well-trained athletes without B12 deficiency. This isn't about correcting what's broken, it's about optimizing what already works. The conversation explores HTBA's nearly 50-year European heritage, their unique position as the only EU manufacturer of all active B12 forms, and the proprietary green chemistry process that yields MecobalActive's exceptional purity and stability. Michael walks through the technical challenges of incorporating functional ingredients into Skinny Bite cakes (showcased at SupplySide Global 2025), revealing the complex interplay between formulation science, manufacturing constraints, and innovative problem-solving. From raspberry-colored B12 filling to protected cake layers to the partnership model driving functional food innovation, this episode delivers both scientific depth and practical application insights. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/vitamin-b12-htba-mecobalactive-188 Video: Redefining B12 with HTBA's Edwin Gonzalez and Master Foods Lab's Michael Alfaro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGqZm9Q5bkw Detailed Show Notes: MecobalActive B12 Takeover (0:00) – Welcome Back: A Dive Into Functional Foods (2:00) – Redefining B12: From Deficiency to Performance Enhancement (4:45) – Creating Functional Foods: The Clear Can Problem (7:15) – The Formulation Challenge: Making Actives Work in Real Food (11:00) – HTBA's European Heritage and Manufacturing Excellence (14:30) – Green Chemistry: Manufacturing B12 Without Toxic Reagents (16:45) – Light Sensitivity and Creative Product Applications (19:00) – Redefining B12 Like Creatine Was Redefined (22:00) – The Clinical Study: Triple-Blind Crossover in Healthy Athletes (26:45) – The Results: 4% Power, 6% Fatigue Resistance, 5% Cognition (31:00) – Structure/Function Claims and Market Applications (35:45) – Color-Driven Innovation and Future Applications (37:00) – The Chocolate Coating: Formulation Within Constraints (39:00) – Manufacturing Mastery: Solving the Protein Cake Challenge (41:00) – The Partnership Model: When Ingredient Suppliers Become Collaborators (42:00) – The Pressure Cooker: Building Brands in Real Time (44:00) – Closing and Where to Find Edwin, HTBA, and Michael Where to Find HTBA, MecobalActive, and Master Foods Lab HTBA and MecobalActive: MecobalActive: Healt... Read more on the PricePlow Blog
After losing her husband, Jane Gonzalez found herself standing in the middle of heartbreak, faced with the reality of starting over. In this deeply emotional episode, she opens up about her journey through grief, widowhood, and rediscovering her identity as a woman walking through loss. Jane shares how she's finding peace, purpose, and strength again: learning to love her life in new ways while honoring the one she lost. This conversation is a gentle reminder that healing is not forgetting, it's becoming whole again.Instagram: carlashellis TikTok: carlashellisFaceBook: Carla ShellisWebsite: carlashellis.comWebsite: bochys.org Support the show
Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the "Outstanding" podcast, covers President Trump's designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, key elections tomorrow in Virginia, New Jersey, and New
How do we build innovation before we begin to build infrastructure? When it comes to planning and launching major infrastructure projects, rushing to the construction phase too quickly has proven disadvantages. Navigating Major Programmes takes it down to the studs with Teresa Gonzalez Rico, the London-based Associate Director of AtkinsRéalis. She joins Riccardo to talk about innovation and development as a safeguard for stability while those projects are still just ideas.Teresa was a part of the early stages of the UK's Catapult Network, a government-funded initiative that supports innovation across high-growth sectors. Through real-world case studies and insights from her experience leading cross-sector collaborations, she expounds on the wide-ranging benefits of gathering diverse players—startups, researchers, educational institutions, and big tech—to test-run solutions to complex problems, at scale, right from the start. She and Riccardo discuss striking a balance between human-centred and commercial gain, and they explore the impact funding models have on success and public perception. Teresa also dives into the industry's need for smart digitization to address the messy realities of major infrastructure projects.Key TakeawaysHow projects combining disparate interests deliver widespread research and development benefits;The importance of effectively implementing and scaling up with new technologies;Why requiring publicly funded organizations to raise capital can send mixed messages;Digitization across the full life-cycle of built environment projects;The innovative mission of the Catapult Network in the UK.Quote:“I think one interesting aspect of the catapult network is that they were set up as not for profit private companies. Their commercial model is that they receive funding from that core funding, but then they would have to supplement that funding. So actually in some way, while there is a lot of activity that is powered through that core funding coming from the government, there is also a big drive to find opportunities and find partners and other to collaborate with and draw in investment.” - Teresa Gonzalez RicoThe conversation doesn't stop here—connect and converse with our community via LinkedIn:Follow Navigating Major Programmes: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navigating-major-programmes/Follow Riccardo Cosentino on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cosentinoriccardo/Read Riccardo's latest at https://riccardocosentino.com/Follow Teresa Gonzales Rico on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresagr/ Music: "A New Tomorrow" by Chordial Music. Licensed through PremiumBeat.
What does a Spirit-filled church actually look like?
10/31/2025
Dean Gonzalez returns to the podcast to chop it up with Randy. The guys have a raw, uninhibited and hilarious conversation about past U.S. presidents, the D.A.R.E. drug program, Governor Gavin Newsom and the next Democratic presidential nominee, Donald Trump's latest controversies, peace in the Middle East, money in politics, living up to your word and having values, the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show, and other general ball-busting. Every Wednesday, the Ready Set Blow Podcast brings you real talk with comedians, actors, musicians, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and fascinating guests from all walks of life. No scripted BS. No playing it safe…Just raw, funny, and authentic conversations you won't hear on your average podcast. If you enjoy comedy podcasts like Your Mom's House, Flagrant, The Joe Rogan Experience, or Theo Von, you'll love this show. What We Talk About in This Episode: 00:00 Podcast Intro 01:00 U.S. Presidents 05:00 The D.A.R.E. Program 10:00 Gavin Newsom 13:00 Donald Trump's Latest Controversies 16:00 Peace in the Middle East 30:00 Money in Politics 45:00 Living Up to Your Word 1:00:00 Bad Bunny and the Super Bowl Halftime Show 1:10:00 Breaking Balls 1:15:00 Speaking Truth to Power New Episodes Every Wednesday:
Galatians Week 2 | Pastor Marcos Gonzalez | Wednesday, October 29, 2025
In this episode, Eric Alvarado and Ted Hikes discuss the high net worth foreign national market with Fabian Gonzalez from Symetra. They cover the attractiveness of US life insurance, market opportunities, and the unique challenges faced by foreign nationals in obtaining life insurance. Gonzalez highlights the importance of partnerships, establishing connections in the US, and working with a knowledgeable insurance company to navigate this complex market.Symetra's high-net-worth foreign national (HNWFN) market program may have new or amended rules and restrictions, and is subject to change in order to be compliant with requirements in the client's home jurisdiction. The program is subject to change without notice. Life insurance is issued by Symetra Life Insurance Company, 777 108th Avenue NE, Suite 1200, Bellevue, WA 98004. Not available in all U.S. states or any U.S. territory EOPM-312 8/25
The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns for another live Monday show breaking down the Patriots' latest win, plus why Drake Maye's MVP campaign is for real, how the run game broke the NFL's best run defense and areas for Mike Vrabel to fix moving forward. Later, the guys do another edition “Lets me have it,” and answer listener questions. EPISODE TIMELINE: 00:00 - MVP talk heats up for Drake Maye 8:43 - Patriots' defense against Cleveland's offense 12:30 - Josh McDaniels' coaching adjustments 36:14 - Garrett Bradbury's impressive performance 39:28 - Drake Maye's outstanding passing game 41:29 - Patriots' struggles on opening drives 50:05 - Gonzalez's impact on team performance 57:30 - More of what you missed 1:31:20 - Discussing Patriots trade deadline targets 1:39:34 - Discussing quality depth in roster 1:45:22 - Surprising success of the Patriots this season Pats Interference Podcast on CLNS Media is Powered by:
Today, I sit down with EZ Gonzalez of Pacific Sales about how retail, design, and customer experience intersect in today's market. Gonzalez shares how Pacific Sales' culture of continuous learning and a customer first sales model has helped establish the company as the West Coast's leading appliance retailer. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep LOME-AI.com, simple, inexpensive, text to video harnessing the power of AI to grow your firm, beautifully. EZ and I explore long-term partnerships, wellness-focused design, and the importance of storytelling in shaping client experiences and how the brand's people-first approach to retail sets it apart in the design industry. With immersive showrooms, a strong emphasis on education, and community partnerships that extend beyond the showroom floor, Pacific Sales is redefining what it means to support both trade professionals and homeowners. Gonzalez also unpacks timely challenges facing designers and clients—from navigating project uncertainty to incorporating wellness as a fundamental design principle. Topics and Ideas Pacific Sales' Culture & Philosophy How a non-commissioned, education-driven model creates trust and long-term value for customers and trade partners. Partnerships & Community Engagement Building meaningful relationships across KBIS, CEDIA, West Edge, and supporting organizations like Saint Jude. Wellness as a Design Standard From circadian lighting to functional home workspaces, why wellness is no longer a luxury but an essential part of design. Design in Uncertain Times Why informed decision-making, collaboration, and storytelling help clients and designers navigate long projects. Mentorship & Professional Growth Supporting the next generation of design professionals through education, rewards programs, and a culture of learning. Retail Meets Design How immersive showrooms and Pacific Sales' connection to Best Buy combine to deliver expertise, installation, and ongoing support. Thank you, EZ for the time and conversation. Thank you for listening. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend or colleague who loves design and architecture like you do, subscribe to Convo By Design wherever you get your podcasts. And continue the conversation on Instagram @convo x design with an “x”. Keep those emails coming with guest suggestions, show ideas and locations where you'd like to see the show. Convo by design at outlook.com. Thank you to my partner sponsors, TimberTech, The AZEK Company, Pacific Sales, Best Buy, LOME-AI and Design Hardware. These companies support the shelter industry so give them an opportunity on your next project. Thanks again for listening. Until next time, be well, stay focused and rise about the chaos. -CXD
¡Nuevo episodio con Ozzy, Diego y Hernan!Semana movida en el fútbol estadounidense. Owen Wolff obtiene su propia carta Ultimate Scream en FC 26. Damian Las gana el Golden Glove en la USL con Louisville. MLS suspende a un mediocampista de LAFC por romper reglas de la liga. Brad Stuver es nominado al MLS Audi Goals Drive Progress Impact Award.En la rueda de prensa de mitad de semana, Nico Estévez habló sobre cómo frenar a Son y Bouanga juntos, el papel de Austin FC como underdog ante LAFC, la salud de Osman Bukari y Diego Rubio.También se habló de El Clásico de España, Chivas vs Atlas y la hormiga Gonzalez, también lo que está pasando con Liverpool...
Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Gonzalez Tomasini v. Steiner
10/26/25
From the baseball diamond to the Chief's office, Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez has spent over 30 years serving his city and leading through challenges. In this episode, Chief Gonzalez shares lessons from his career rise, the balance between being liked and being respected, and the importance of discipline, fairness, and officer wellness. He also dives into legislative battles in California, the power of building community trust before crisis, and why being comfortable in your own skin is critical as a leader.
Oral Arguments for the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Rodriguez-Cotto v. Gonzalez-Colon
Methylene blue was the first synthetic medicine ever created. 140 years later, we're discovering it might be one of the most powerful tools for brain health and longevity. Here's what the research actually shows.Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima has spent decades researching methylene blue, the first synthetic medicine in history. In this conversation, he explains how this unique compound enhances mitochondrial function, increases cellular energy production, and reduces oxidative stress; all at very low doses.We discuss the critical importance of dose (low dose benefits, high dose harms), why pharmaceutical-grade purity matters, and how to personalize your dosing using a simple urine test. Dr. Gonzalez-Lima also addresses common misconceptions from failed Alzheimer's trials and explains why those studies used the wrong approach.Looking ahead, he shares his plans to combine methylene blue with near-infrared light therapy and MCT oil for his upcoming clinical trial on mild cognitive impairment. Whether you're interested in cognitive enhancement, neuroprotection, or healthy aging, this is essential viewing.
The final episode of Hidden Levels explores the story of SEGA developer Tez Okano and the bizarre, meta-game he created: Segagaga. Okano joined SEGA in 1992, witnessing firsthand the company's tumultuous experience in the "console wars" against Nintendo and Sony. In the mid-1990s, SEGA struggled to make hardware that kept up with its rivals. The SEGA CD, the 32X, and the Saturn were all commercial failures. For Okano and many developers at SEGA, the console wars were both an exciting time to be in the video game business but also an intense and stressful time. They worked long hours, slept at their desks, and faced relentless deadlines. And so Okano decided to turn the chaotic nature of his professional life into a low-budget, self-parodying game about making video games at SEGA. In Segagaga, the player is a young developer tasked with saving SEGA's market share from the rival DOGMA Corporation (a stand-in for Sony/PlayStation). The gameplay is a mix of a role-playing game (RPG) and a management simulator, where you recruit demoralized, mutant-like SEGA employees by convincing them to join your team for the lowest salary possible. The gameplay reflects the absurd reality of game development. Players can spend a long time creating an original, hit game or they can quickly make a bunch of trashy titles (or shovelware) that barely keeps the company afloat. Okano even told us that the insults characters used in "battles" were actual quotes he heard in the office. The game was finished in 2001, just as the highly anticipated Sony PlayStation 2 was effectively dooming SEGA's Dreamcast. As game journalist Simon Parkin notes, Segagaga was released only two weeks before SEGA exited the console business entirely. This timing transformed the game from a self-parody into a memorial for a dying era, inviting players to literally defeat SEGA's failed consoles as bosses. Though Okano's bizarre proposal was initially met with laughter by executives, the game ultimately got made and, in a strange twist, benefited from the company's decision to stop making video game hardware. Even in the face of industry chaos, some creators simply can't help but pour their love and energy into making games. Credits This episode was produced by Jayson De Leon and edited by Meg Cramer. Mix by Martín Gonzalez. Fact-checking by Graham Hacia. Original music by Swan Real and Paul Vaitkus. Jocelyne Allen helped translate and interpret our interview with Tez Okano (truly the best). Special thanks to Lewis Cox and Tom Charnock over at The Dreamcast Junkyard. Their insight on SEGA, the Dreamcast, and Segagaga was extremely helpful in the making this story. Additional thanks to Adam Kuplowsky and 17 Bit's Jake Kazdal. Simon Parkin has a book about the history of the Dreamcast called Sega Dreamcast: Collected Works. It's rich and beautiful and has even more details about Segagaga that we could not fit into this story. Tez Okano would like to thank the small team that supported Segagaga. Especially Hisao Oguchi, Tadashi Takezaki, and Taku Sasahara. Hidden Levels is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread. The Managing Producer for Hidden Levels is Chris Berube. The series was created by Ben Brock Johnson. Series theme by Swan Real and Paul Vaitkus. Series art by Aaron Nestor.
Da Serra da Barriga ao Congresso Nacional, Lélia Gonzalez chega ao topo de sua luta no fim dos anos 1980. Mas enquanto conquista vitórias históricas, o corpo começa a cobrar o preço de décadas de luta.APOIEEste episódio só foi possível graças a contribuição generosa de nossos apoiadores. Se você gosta do nosso trabalho, considere nos apoiar em apoia.se/historiapreta ou orelo.cc/historiapretaChave Pix: historiapreta@gmail.comLOJAAcesse loja.historiapreta.com.br e vista nossa história.FICHA TÉCNICAPesquisa e roteiro: Thiago AndréApresentação: Thiago AndréRedes sociais e Gerência da comunidade: Carolina FerreiraIdentidade Visual: Raimundo BrittoNos siga nas redes sociais no twitter @historiapreta e no Instagram @historia_pretaBIBLIOGRAFIAAlex Ratts e Flávia Rios. Lélia Gonzalez. Selo negro, 2014.Sueli Carneiro. Lélia Gonzalez: um retrato. Zahar, 2024 APOIEEste episódio só foi possível graças a contribuição generosa de nossos apoiadores. Se você gosta do nosso trabalho, considere nos apoiar em apoia.se/historiapreta OU orelo.cc/historiapretaChave Pix: historiapreta@gmail.com
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Night of Prayer | Pastor Margarita Gonzalez | Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Video games are arguably the antithesis of nature; highly constructed worlds, synthetic, inorganic. If you grew up gaming, you may recall grown-ups telling you to shut down the console, go outside, and touch some grass. These days, though, touching grass isn't something you have to do outside. As gaming has grown into a 200 billion dollar industry, the boundary between screen and soil has muddied. New technologies and types of play are getting gamers ever-closer to the experience of real nature. And yet, in a kind of weird feedback loop, those same technologies and types of play meant to simulate nature are now changing the real thing in ways that could outlast us all. Credits: This episode was produced by Dean Russell. Edited by Kelly Prime. Mix, sound design, and music composition by Paul Vaitkus. Additional mixing by Martín Gonzalez. Fact-checking by Graham Hacia. Special thanks to Samuel Åberg, Alex Beachum, Tracy Fullerton, Will Matthee, Kelsey Myers, and Mike Rougeau.
In 2019, artist Rigoberto Gonzalez painted a large-scale painting depicting immigrants crossing the border in south Texas. That painting grew popular. Won an award, traveled the world, even got to hang in the Smithsonian. Now, he couldn't show his work there if he tried.Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. Follow the show here.This episode was hosted and reported by executive producer, Myra Flynn. Our video director is Mike Dunn and Aaron Edwards edited this episode with help from Angela Evancie. Myra composed the theme music with other music by Blue Dot Sessions. Kyle Ambusk is the graphic artist behind this episode's Homegoings portrait.Thank you for listening. You can see this episode on our YouTube channel.To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: Subscribe to our YouTube channel Sign up for the Homegoings newsletter Write to us at: hey@homegoings.co Follow us on Instagram @wearehomegoings Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling Tell your friends, your family or a stranger about the show! And of course, subscribe!
Hoy es tu gran día es un programa de evangelización en vivo desde Dallas, Texas, para vivir en plenitud la vida en Cristo, caminando junto a El para ver las maravillas a nuestro alrededor en la vida diaria como discípulos. Conducido por Carlos Canseco, Elsy Acatitla
Trevor Hall welcomes Cesar Gonzalez of Bonterra Resources (BTR) to discuss ongoing corporate updates and the active gold market in the consolidating Abitibi region. The main focus is the promising drill results from the 100% operated Desmaraisville project, specifically the Hewfran zone extension, which is located near underground workings on the mining lease and being chased up to surface. Bonterra is reworking its program to prioritize drilling this zone and achieve the critical mass needed to justify a quick restart of the operation, which includes an existing mill and permitted infrastructure. Gonzalez explains that given current high gold prices, this mine, historically a 20,000 to 30,000-ounce-per-year operation, is positioned to be very lucrative, supported by known metallurgy and cheap hydroelectricity
Andrew is joined by Aidan Gonzalez, a current junior hockey player. Andrew and Aidan discuss a variety of topics including: finding your identity as a hockey player, using love for the game as motivation, developing in a competitive environment…and more.-------------------"The Hockey Marker": Use code 'SAWYER' for a 15% discount on https://www.easycrease.com/shop.--------------------All episodes can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & YouTube.
Teddy breaks down a packed weekend across boxing and MMA — starting with Danny Garcia's farewell fight in Brooklyn, closing out a great career in style. We also cover Paulie Malignaggi's brutal bare-knuckle boxing match, full UFC Fight Night recaps, and previews for next week's massive fights: UFC 321 – Gane vs Aspinall for heavyweight supremacy, and Fabio Wardley vs Joseph Parker in boxing's heavyweight showdown.Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://athleticgreens.com/atlas You can join Teddy for the first ever community driven and one-of-a-kind subscription platform to get exclusive never seen before access to Teddy Atlas: Teddyatlasboxing.com The Ropes with Teddy includes: Teddy's tips and advice Evaluations/ video review feedback Exclusive Fight Picks Dedicated livestreams for private Q&A's and livestreams for selected fights with Teddy's commentary 1 on 1 coaching from Teddy and much more!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro09:10 - Garcia vs Gonzalez 15:00 - Juarez vs Layton27:10 - Malignaggi vs Goodjohn34:20 - Malott vs Holland42:30 - Allen vs De Ridder48:50 - UFC 321 Preview54:30 - Parker vs WardleyTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Machinima — a portmanteau of “machine” and “cinema” — refers to movies filmed inside video games. The art form had a renaissance in the 1990s, and many thought it had a future in Hollywood. Among the early pioneers were the New York animation collective the Ill Clan, who puppeteered characters in real-time inside the video game Quake, bypassing traditional animation rendering. This technique exploded into a cultural phenomenon through the 2000s with hits like Red vs. Blue, South Park's Emmy-winning World of Warcraft episode, and This Spartan Life, a live talk show filmed inside Halo 2's unpredictable virtual world. However, machinima.com faced controversies and eventually shut down, erasing its archive and leaving many original artists sidelined. Today, machinima is experiencing a powerful resurgence in documentary filmmaking. Projects like Grand Theft Hamlet, filmed during the pandemic entirely within Grand Theft Auto 5, proved that sophisticated feature films could be created in active, real-time virtual environments. Award-winning documentaries like The Remarkable Life of Ibelin showcase the medium's emotional depth and its potential for democratizing creativity. What started as a technical workaround has evolved into a legitimate art form that continues to redefine the meaning of movies, and games. Credits: This episode was produced by Andrew Callaway and edited by Chris Berube. Mix by Martín Gonzalez. Original music by Swan Real, Jamilah Sandoto and Paul Vaitkus. Fact-checking by Lara Bullens.
What Does Faith Demand in an Age of ICE Raids? In this first episode in an on-going series on immigration in America, host Curtis Chang talks with Pastor Luis “Paco” Amador about the struggles of Chicago's immigrant communities, especially in Little Village, where faith meets fear amid ongoing ICE raids. Pastor Amador shares stories of family separation, resilience, and gospel hope, revealing how churches stand as places of strength and compassion. The episode calls for biblical justice and unity within the church in the face of division and fear. (03:15) - Immigration and Community in Chicago (05:49) - Impact of Immigration Raids on Community (12:54) - Immigration Rights Issues (15:35) - Community Support (17:38) - How Does the Bible Speak To the Immigrant's Experience? (19:37) - Migrants and Persecution (27:00) - A Faith Revival in Immigrant Communities (34:00) - Immigration Reform and Order (39:10) - Migrants Fleeing Collapsing Dictatorships Episode Guide for Personal and Group Study Join The After Party Send Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org Donate to Redeeming Babel Mentioned In This Episode: Images of ICE raids in Little Village, Chicago (the month of October) Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) The Beatitudes Acts 8:1-4 (ESV) The Scattering of the Church Genesis 12 (ESV) The Call of Abraham Justo L. Gonzalez's The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation Justo L. Gonzalez's The Story of Christianity, Vol. 2: The Reformation to the Present Day More from Paco Amador Paco Amador: A Church With a Heart for Immigrants Little Village: New Life Community Church Immigrants Plant Churches and Revitalize a Neighborhood in Chicago (substack article) Follow Us: Good Faith in Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter The Good Faith Podcast is a production of Redeeming Babel, a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Redeeming Babel.
For decades, the U.S. Army has been on edge about recruitment, hitting its goals for a few years, only to miss them again. As part of their strategy to combat recruiting concerns, the Army has turned its focus online: to the world of gaming and competitive eSports. With nearly 80% of Americans between the ages of 13 and 28 playing video games weekly, the Army has identified this community as a vital demographic for potential recruits. The core goal of this outreach is to use gaming as an entry point, which is nothing new — the precedent was set decades ago. With the end of the draft in 1973, the U.S. Army found itself faced with new recruitment challenges. Campaigns like the “Be All You Can Be” ads of the 80s were popular and led to short-term bumps in recruitment, but they didn't last. The Army failed to meet its recruitment goals in 1998. It failed again in 1999. In response, a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel spearheaded the development of America's Army, a free-to-play first-person shooter launched in 2002. The game was designed to offer a "virtual test drive" of Army life. Before the players could enter the full combat portion of the game, they were required to complete certain training modules covering topics like physical fitness and weapons use. The game was designed to reflect the Army's values and structure. And despite the game's promise to represent the true Army experience, the relatively limited depiction of gore and gruesome violence raised concern from some critics. Other critics, including anti-war activists and the ACLU, condemned the project for "gamifying war" and serving as propaganda that targeted impressionable youth by design. America's Army became a significant cultural and recruiting success, accumulating over 1.5 million downloads in its first month and eventually earning the title of the "Most Downloaded War Video Game" from Guinness World Records with more than 42.5 million downloads. After a two-decade run, the U.S. Army officially shuttered America's Army. The way Americans played video games had changed since the game launched in the early 2000s, and the Army began to pivot its approach to gaming to leverage the success of existing games and opportunities posed by the increasingly popular competitive eSports scene. Today, the Army eSports team competes in commercial titles like Rocket League, Call of Duty, and Valorant, continuing its outreach. This modern presence remains contentious — critics continue to question the ethics of military outreach in spaces that include children. Credits: This episode was produced by Katelyn Harrop and edited by Christopher Johnson. Mix, sound design and music composition by Paul Vaitkus. Additional mixing by Martín Gonzalez. "Hidden Levels" is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread. The Managing Producer for Hidden Levels is Chris Berube. The series was created by Ben Brock Johnson. Series theme by Swan Real and Paul Vaitkus. Series art by Aaron Nestor.
Today's episode is part of our Christian parenting mini-series we are offering on “Motherhood Taboos” and we are tackling a big taboo of finding out you're pregnant ... and you weren't planning to be. Our guests are both priests who found themselves unexpectedly pregnant and want to narrate the grief and the joy, the surprise and the wonder, and the challenge and hope of a blessing that can leave you limping from a worldview that supports women's autonomy, choice, and freedom. MORE ABOUT OUR GUESTS:Rev. Mia Kano is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Massachusetts, where she serves as the part-time Rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ayer. She lives in Acton, Massachusetts with her husband and two children. Rev. Mia's childhood was shaped by both Catholic and Congregationalist churches. She found her way to the Episcopal Church in her early twenties after exploring secular humanism and Islam. She was ordained as a priest in January 2020. Rev. Reagan Gonzalez was born in Odessa, Texas and raised in Bozeman, Montana. She grew up attending St. James Episcopal Church in Bozeman and later served as its Youth Director and Christian Formation Director before attending seminary. She is a graduate of Montana State University with a degree in Microbiology. After college, Reagan spent a year living in intentional community during a year of service with the Episcopal Service Corps. This experience deepened her faith and confirmed a desire to formally discern a call to ordained ministry. She earned an MDiv from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas and was ordained to the priesthood in 2018. Reagan has a passion for community life that is grounded in inclusivity. She loves to preach, teach, tell Godly Play stories to children, and introduce people to an open-minded Christianity where questions are welcomed, and where we trust that we learn best by struggling together to hear where the Holy Spirit is calling. Reagan is married to Bryan, they have two children, and one on the way. +++Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!+++Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.comOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/++++MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/++++More about Father Lizzie:BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/RevLizzie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA++++Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST!
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The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Louisiana, Texas, Kentucky, and Vermont.NBC's coverage of the killing of Brandon O'Quinn Rasberry: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/10-year-old-texas-boy-confesses-fatally-shooting-man-sleep-two-years-a-rcna148666KSAT's coverage of the killing of Brandon O'Quinn Rasberry: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/04/20/hes-forgiven-father-of-man-killed-by-child-in-gonzales-county-rv-park-hopes-boy-can-be-saved/KENS-5's coverage of the lawsuit around the child who killed Brandon O'Quinn Rasberry: https://www.facebook.com/reel/775020575499963Kentucky Lantern's article on the release of child killer Ronald Exantus after the murder of Logan Tipton: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/kentucky-parole-board-members-threatened-215858461.htmlLex18's article on the release of child killer Ronald Exantus after the murder of Logan Tipton: https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/man-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity-in-6-year-olds-death-sparks-calls-for-legal-reformThe relevant law in Kentucky governing the release of child killer Ronald Exantus after the murder of Logan Tipton: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=46773WKYT's report on the release of child killer Ronald Exantus after the murder of Logan Tipton: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/10/06/calls-grow-re-examine-ronald-exantus-case-after-early-release/Pew's insights on the Public Safety and Offender Accountability Act (HB 463),:: https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/issue-briefs/2014/06/04/kentucky-mandatory-reentry-supervisionABC News on Calvin Duncan's vacated murder conviction for the killing of David Yeager: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/new-orleans-candidates-murder-conviction-tossed-state-challenges-126317582SF Gate's article on magician-turned-quack "Dr." Serhat Gumrukcu's conspiracy to murder Gregory Davis:: https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/california-biotech-tycoon-found-guilty-21086871.phpCheck out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsOrder our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to our all-new collaborative series, "Hidden Levels," in which we team up with 99% Invisible to explore how the world of video games has impacted the world beyond. We'll dive deep into how games are made and designed, exploring everything from the history of the joystick to the faithful recreation of nature in digital spaces. Whether you are a lifelong gamer or have never picked up a controller, "Hidden Levels" uncovers how games have quietly changed culture, technology, and the way we see the world...starting with a '90s arcade classic. Developer Mark Turmell worked at Midway, which was known for iconic games like Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and Mortal Kombat. His creation of NBA Jam in 1993 pushed the company in a new direction. It debuted at the height of the Chicago Bulls' dynasty, aiming to capture the energy of professional basketball in a high-octane, over-the-top format. The game was a hit out of the gate, captivating players with its digitized graphics (with the heads of real NBA players) and fantasy gameplay where players could become "on fire." At the heart of the NBA Jam gaming experience was the voice of its announcer, Tim Kitzrow. Turmell and the game's sound team had realized they needed a voice that could match the game's energy and cut through the din of an arcade, without the budget for a professional NBA commentator. So they turned to Kitzrow, an improv comedian and journeyman actor, who was initially hired by Midway for pinball voiceovers — it was just a fun side gig. He had no idea that his work on NBA Jam would make such a lasting impact on the industry. Kitzrow modeled his energetic, flamboyant delivery on NBA announcer Marv Albert, infusing it with his own ad-libbed, short, and punchy catchphrases like "REJECTED!" and the game's most famous line, "Boomshakalaka!"—which was suggested by an artist and inspired by funk group Sly and the Family Stone. The game became a monumental hit, reportedly making $1 billion in quarters in its first year, with its catchphrases entering basketball vernacular. *** Credits: This episode of "Hidden Levels" was produced by James Parkinson, edited by Emmett FitzGerald, and mixed by Martín Gonzalez. Original music by Swan Real, Jamilah Sandoto, and Paul Vaitkus. Series theme by Swan Real and Paul Vaitkus. This story was adapted from James Parkinson's podcast, Gameplay. The Managing Producer for "Hidden Levels" is Chris Berube. The series was created by Ben Brock Johnson. "Hidden Levels" is a production of 99% Invisible and WBUR's Endless Thread.