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Montel Williams grew up in one of Baltimore's toughest neighborhoods. At 7 years old, a teacher tried to define him by the color of his skin. That day, he made a decision that shaped everything no one else would ever own the definition of who he was.That mindset took him from the streets of Baltimore to the Naval Academy, from military intelligence to 17 years of daytime television with 100% creative control and through a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis he's been fighting for over 20 years.In this conversation, Moshe Popack sits down with Montel Williams to talk about discipline, faith, and what it really means to build a life on your own terms.Timestamp: 0:00 Growing Up in One of Baltimore's Toughest Neighborhoods3:30 The Belief He's Carried Since Childhood5:00 First African American to Graduate the Naval Academy Prep School7:00 How a Speaking Tour of 1.5M Kids Built a TV Empire9:00 100% Creative Control Why the Show Lasted 17 Years10:00 The Real Reason Most People Never Know Who They Are11:30 What Fatherhood Actually Teaches You About Letting Go13:30 The MS Diagnosis and the Fight That Followed15:00 How to Reduce Inflammation and Take Control of Chronic Illness16:00 The Only Way Out Is Through His New Project25:30 The Teacher Who Tried to Define Him in Second Grade27:00 What Montel Williams Wishes for the World
Jose Ramos grew up the son of a cop, served in the military, and joined the NYPD to follow in his father's footsteps. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jose breaks down how it all fell apart — from getting shot multiple times by a fellow officer he trained, to becoming corrupt, to spending 3 years in solitary confinement on Rikers Island before being sentenced to over 14 years in prison. He opens up about operating barbershops in his precinct, renting space to a drug dealer who eventually flipped and set him up, getting jammed up in the NYPD ticketing scandal, and the quota system nobody in the department wants to talk about. He also shares what it was really like surviving prison as a former cop — and how he found redemption on the other side. _____________________________________________ #NYPD #RikersIsland #policecorruption _____________________________________________ Thank you to INCOGNI for sponsoring this episode: Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code IANBICK at https://incogni.com/ianbick to get 60% off annual plans. _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From NYPD Officer to Rikers Island Inmate — Jose's Full Story 02:31 Growing Up and the Family Influences That Led Him to the NYPD 05:47 Military Service and How It Shaped the Cop He Became 09:00 His Early Years on the NYPD — What the Job Was Really Like 14:45 The Shooting Incident That Changed His Career Forever 20:02 Life After the Shooting — What Nobody Prepared Him For 23:31 The Truth About NYPD Quotas — What Officers Are Actually Told 26:46 Ticket Fixing and the NYPD Culture Nobody Wants to Talk About 31:40 The Barbershop Dealings That Set Everything in Motion 40:00 The Arrest the Charges and What the Justice System Did to Him 48:00 Inside Rikers Island — Solitary Confinement and the Systemic Failures Nobody Talks About 01:00:01 The Trial His Conviction and the Family That Kept Him Going 01:10:01 Surviving Prison — How He Adapted to General Population 01:18:00 What It's Really Like Being a Cop Locked Up With the People You Once Arrested 01:27:29 Release Readjustment and What Life Looks Like After Everything 01:31:09 What He Thinks About the NYPD Today and What Needs to Change _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dr. Adam Dorsay introduces SuperPsyched and interviews psychologist, professor, and author Dr. Alan Godwin about his book Ties That Bind: Unraveling Stories That Keep Us in the Dark, focusing on how individuals and societies accept untrue “stories” that merely sound true. Godwin shares growing up in segregated Jackson, Mississippi, where his idyllic childhood coexisted with racial terror across town, illustrating collective normalization of dysfunction. He discusses confirmation bias, motivated reasoning, and how adults construct self-justifying narratives, contrasting Jonathan Rauch's “reality-based community” (evidence, epistemic humility, tolerance for ambiguity) with a “story-based fortress” that discards disconfirming facts and becomes both protection and prison. Using clinical examples like “Katie” and modern cases of relatives drawn into conspiratorial information silos, he emphasizes attachment and identity as drivers of collective deception, argues people are often drawn out by relationships more than information, and concludes that humility is the key skill for better truth-seeking.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:52 Meet Alan Godwin02:42 Growing Up in Jackson05:43 Stories and Lying07:46 Bias and Normalization10:08 Truth Hurts Then Frees12:37 Reality Based Community14:46 Story Based Fortress18:02 Escaping the Fortress20:14 Katie and Personal Healing22:00 Harry Potter Blindness22:50 Accents and Linguistics23:27 From Self Doubt to Uncle Irving24:42 Collective Deception Online26:48 Environment Reveals the Real You28:57 Information Silos and Gaslighting30:58 Attachment and Identity Needs33:57 Sports Fandom as Microcosm36:14 Crowd Seduction and Nazi Rallies38:32 Truth Needs Trusted Relationships40:32 AI Can't Replace Human Connection41:41 Humility as the Ultimate Skill44:35 Closing Thanks and FarewellHelpful Links:Dr. Alan GodwinDr. Alan Godwin LinkedInTies That Blind: Unraveling Stories That Keep Us in the Dark Book
hello hotties and happy birthday to me!!!!! today (actually yesterday June 1st) I turned 27 and today im sharing allllll the life lessons with you all, growing up, getting older, intuition, trusting yourself, following your heart, being your best self, finding success, being successful, doing what you want, finding power in yourself, divine being, late 20's, realizations and much much MUCH more!join the patreon! new episodes (and more) at patreon.com/smokeseshshawtysubmit your questions and call ins every week on instagram.com/hannahmarlenewatch the new vlogs every Sunday on YouTube at hannahmarlene444
HelpUcompli: Raising the Standard in Addiction Treatment Compliance | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this episode of the Hopeaholics Podcast, Laura Weeks reveals the hidden side of the addiction treatment industry that few people ever see. After losing a close friend to a fentanyl overdose, Laura dedicated her life to helping treatment centers operate ethically, legally, and successfully through her company, HelpUcompli. She shares her powerful personal story of growing up in an alcoholic household, losing her mother as an infant, and how those experiences shaped her passion for helping others. We dive deep into insurance audits, compliance failures, patient brokering, credentialing battles, and the challenges treatment centers face in an increasingly regulated environment. Laura also breaks down the reality behind multi-million-dollar insurance clawbacks, how facilities can protect themselves, and why compliance is essential to providing quality care. Whether you're a treatment professional, recovery advocate, business owner, or someone impacted by addiction, this conversation offers valuable insight into the systems that affect recovery every day.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieCheck out HelpUcompli here:https://helpucompli.com/Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:10:09 - Launching Help You Comply After Personal Loss00:11:44 - Growing Up in an Alcoholic Household00:12:10 - Losing Her Mother at 11 Months Old00:18:56 - What HelpUcompli Actually Does00:19:55 - Managing Compliance Across All 50 States00:23:31 - How Facilities Can Survive Insurance Audits00:24:24 - Facing a $25 Million Clawback Audit00:26:08 - Anthem's Attack on California Treatment Centers00:34:03 - The Truth About Insurance Network Contracts00:35:12 - Winning Anthem Credentialing Battles00:43:23 - Why She Started HelpUcompli00:44:03 - Helping Recovery-Based Owners Succeed00:50:06 - Compliance, Marketing & Patient Brokering Explained
In the third edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore: - Mickey Mantle's most legendary story in Yankee Stadium. - If Tim Ferriss dreams in Japanese. - How the UK would rank as America's 51st state. - and much more… Guests: - Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. - Nirav Sanjani is an entrepreneur and tech founder. - George Mack is a writer, marketer and entrepreneur. Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get up to 20% off Timeline powered by Mitopure (now at a lower price) at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at https://chatgpt.com Timestamps: (0:00) Why Don't American's Use WhatsApp? (2:03) Growing Up on Long Island (3:08) Micky Mantle's Best Yankee Stadium Experience (5:42) Has “Literally” Lost Its Meaning? (8:02) Tim's Japanese Crash Course (13:28) Which Nationality is Always Late? (15:15) How Vivid is Your Memory? (20:23) Why Forgetting is Actually Useful (31:28) How Easily Do We Invent Memories? (35:49) What Do Bachelors Actually Do at Night? (36:30) How Close Are We to Living in VR? (45:01) Can You Train a Photographic Memory? (50:17) How Mirrors Have Changed Human Behaviour (53:33) How Do We Find Meaning? (01:05:26) Are More People Turning to Religion? (01:14:03) Will AI Ever Become Conscious? (01:17:38) How Do We Define Meaning? (01:21:03) Are Dating Apps Dying? (01:24:01) Is DoorDash Removing Friction? (01:25:05) The Many Near-Deaths of Churchill (01:26:22) Does the US Struggle to Laugh at Itself? (01:34:46) Could Neuromodulation Cure Depression? (01:47:37) The Unexpected Side Effect of TMS Therapy (01:57:46) Could Vagus Nerve Stimulation Eradicate Migraines? (02:03:44) Are Mind-Reading Devices Coming Soon? (02:10:53) What Are Apple Going to Do Next? (02:14:33) Is AI Fuelling Looksmaxxing? (02:24:37) What's Next For the Guys? Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seamus McElearney spent years as an FBI agent doing what nobody had done in over a hundred years — he flipped a made man inside the DeCavalcante crime family. The same family the world knows as the real life inspiration behind The Sopranos. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Seamus breaks down exactly how he did it and what happened next. What followed was one of the most remarkable chain reactions in FBI history — flipping one mobster led to three more cooperating witnesses, then a captain, then an acting boss. By the end Seamus and his team had solved eleven murders, convicted seventy one defendants and completely dismantled the DeCavalcante crime family. He also led the takedown of the Colombo and Bonanno families — arresting 120 members and associates including the top leadership of both organizations. _____________________________________________ #TheSopranos #FBI #organizedcrime _____________________________________________ Connect with Seamus McElearney: Buy His Book: https://www.amazon.com/Flipping-Capo-Dismantled-Real-Sopranos/dp/B0DWHS2YVS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seamus-mcelearney _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 The FBI Agent Who Took Down the Real Sopranos — Seamus's Story 00:20 Growing Up in the Bronx — How It Shaped the Agent He Became 02:56 The Education and Early Career That Led Him to the FBI 04:34 What FBI Selection and Training Actually Look Like From the Inside 07:58 Back to New York — Learning the City and His First Real Cases 09:21 His First Organized Crime Assignment and What It Really Looked Like 10:58 How It All Started — The Robbery and Murder That Opened the Case 13:03 The Witnesses Who Came Forward and How He Built the Investigation 15:39 Wiretaps Decoding Mob Communication and Recording the Evidence That Changed Everything 20:24 When the Arrests Began — Taking Down an Entire Crime Family 21:26 How He Built Enough Trust to Flip an Actual Made Man 25:36 The Domino Effect — How One Cooperator Brought Down an Entire Organization 30:33 Surveillance Searches and the Murders They Uncovered Along the Way 36:51 Preparing for Trial — The Challenge of Actually Convicting Mob Members 45:01 Inside the Courtroom — What It's Really Like Prosecuting Organized Crime 53:49 How Mob Investigation Tactics Have Evolved and Why It Matters 01:03:38 The Major Busts and How Technology Changed Organized Crime Forever 01:10:11 Why the Mob Never Dies and How Modern Gambling Keeps Them Alive 01:13:41 The Real Mob vs The Sopranos — What the Show Got Right and Wrong 01:20:14 Life After the Mob — Gangs Fraud and What Came Next 01:24:09 Retirement and the Private Sector — What Life Looks Like After the FBI 01:26:47 The Lessons From a Career Spent Taking Down America's Most Dangerous Criminals 01:32:17 The Ethics of Using Cooperators — Where the Line Really Is 01:33:02 Why Mob Cooperators Are Going Public and What It Means 01:33:37 Final Thoughts and His Book — What He Wants You to Know _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Imagine you have only a handful of memories about your Dad. They involve drugs, running from the police and coming to watch you play at a basketball game but not sticking around to talk to you afterwards. How would that shape your viewpoint of men and father figures? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Pastor Alex Banks to talk about his journey as one of 6 boys in a fatherless home, and how trying to find validation and acceptance in areas of life, some good and some bad, and none of them filling the void. A void that can only be filled by a Heavenly Father.
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In This Hour:-- Paranoia or preparedness? Many people choose to ignore risks while others prepare to face and deal with problems. Why do so many avoid safety measures?-- Do you need concealed carry insurance, and what company is best?-- Blood, boats, and bullets. Growing up in a rural setting.Gun Talk 05.31.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.
Chris Cooke was 13 years old when he was accused of stealing a pumpkin on mischief night in Warren, New Jersey. He didn't do it. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Chris shares how that one false accusation set off a chain of events that would change his life forever — probation, juvenile detention, and the unthinkable abuse that followed at the hands of the person meant to protect him: Warren County Sheriff Edward Bullock. What started as 30 days in juvenile detention turned into years of abuse, addiction, and silence. Chris tried to report what was happening. Nobody believed him. It would take decades before the truth came out — and even longer before justice was served. _____________________________________________ #SurvivorStory #TrueCrime #Justice _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Betrayed by the Badge — Chris Cooke's Full Story 04:00 Growing Up in a Single Parent Household and What That Left Him Vulnerable To 07:00 The Pumpkin Incident That Started Everything — How a Minor Charge Changed His Life 11:00 His First Encounters With a Juvenile Justice System That Failed Him 15:00 First Time in Detention — And the Moment the Abuse Began 20:00 How the Cycle of Probation Violations Kept Him Trapped and Exposed 27:00 How the Abuse by the Sheriff Escalated and What It Did to Him 35:00 How the Abuse Destroyed His Schooling and Turned Him Against Everything 40:00 Using Substances and Relationships to Cope With Trauma He Couldn't Name 47:00 Addiction Mental Health and the Moment He Almost Didn't Make It 53:00 Building an Adult Life While Hiding the Secret That Was Destroying Him 01:00:00 Hitting Rock Bottom — The Moment Everything Finally Had to Change 01:07:00 Admission Rehab and the First Steps Toward Actually Healing 01:14:00 Fighting Back — The Legal Battle Against Warren County That Nobody Expected Him to Win 01:20:00 Walking Into Court and Facing the System That Failed Him as a Child 01:26:00 After the Case — Why Winning Doesn't Mean the Healing Is Over 01:32:00 Coming Forward Speaking Out and What Advocacy Really Looks Like 01:38:00 What Healing and Forgiveness Actually Mean After 30 Years of Carrying This 01:44:00 The Lessons He Learned and What He Wants Every Survivor to Know _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Get ready for another unforgettable adventure through fatherhood, fandom, and hilarious life lessons as Charles and Joe roll the dice and let fate decide the path of this episode of Wise_N_Nerdy. The episode opens with the always entertaining Question of the Week: “Which video game world would be the most difficult to survive in for a month?” What begins as a fun hypothetical quickly turns into a survival challenge worthy of gaming legends. The hosts and community throw around brutal worlds and impossible odds, discussing nightmare scenarios from Duke Nukem and the monster-filled chaos of Resident Evil. Between alien invasions, zombie outbreaks, and impossible odds, Charles and Joe debate whether surviving would come down to skill, luck, or simply accepting defeat immediately. As tradition demands, the dice determine the next destination—and naturally they summon a barrage of Bad Dad Jokes, courtesy of Joe's middle child, Bob. Groans echo across the kingdom as joke after joke lands with the perfect blend of cringe, chaos, and dad-approved comedy. The dice roll again and land on the always insightful “Parliament of Papas” segment. This time, the hosts react to a workplace dilemma involving someone who took PTO specifically to enjoy a newly released video game, only to have an entitled coworker pressure them into giving up their day off so she could visit family instead. Charles and Joe unpack expectations around personal time, respecting boundaries, and why rest, hobbies, and recreation are not somehow less valuable simply because they look different from someone else's priorities. Next, fate leads into the reflective “Daddy, Tell Me A Story” segment, where Charles and Joe discuss those unforgettable moments in life when they realized adults don't actually have everything figured out. Through personal stories and honest reflection, they explore how growing up often means discovering that the people you looked up to were simply doing their best. The conversation becomes an unexpectedly meaningful reminder that uncertainty doesn't make someone incapable—it makes them human. The dice continue their journey into the practical “How Do I…?” segment, where the hosts tackle a challenge that becomes surprisingly difficult as life gets busier: How do you make friends as an adult? Charles and Joe explore ways to build meaningful relationships through shared interests, intentional effort, showing up consistently, and creating space for connection. Whether through hobbies, gaming groups, parenting circles, conventions, or simply reaching out first, the discussion offers encouraging advice for anyone trying to expand their community and deepen friendships. Finally, the episode closes with “What Are You Nerding Out About?” Charles shares his excitement over the Netflix adaptation of Devil May Cry, talking about how thoroughly he's enjoying the action, style, and energy of the series. Meanwhile, Joe reflects on quality family time spent introducing his youngest son to Super Mario World—proving once again that some gaming experiences never lose their magic. Joe also talks about completing his first randomizer experience with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, discovering a fresh new appreciation for a classic adventure through unexpected twists and discoveries. This episode delivers everything Wise_N_Nerdy fans love: gaming discussions, thoughtful conversations, nostalgic stories, practical advice, and enough dad jokes to cause emotional damage. Whether you're here for the fandom, the fatherhood, or the friendship, there's a seat waiting for you. So gather your party, roll the dice, and don't forget to Find your FAMdom. Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you've ever felt like you're carrying the weight of keeping your family organized, fed, scheduled, and functioning, you're not alone. In this episode, learn how to identify the hidden mental load of parenting, understand why it often falls unevenly between partners, and discover practical strategies for creating a more balanced and supportive family dynamic.Sarah is joined by Dr. Shoshana Bennett, a clinical psychologist, maternal mental health expert, and author whose work has helped thousands of parents better understand the emotional realities of life after baby.Full show notes fourthtrimesterpodcast.comFree Download Make Invisible Work Visible Get the free Mental Load Audit for New Parents HereConnect with Dr Shoshana Bennett drshosh.com | Dr Shosh Radio Show | Dark Side Of The Full MoonDr Shoshana's books Children of the Depressed: Healing the Childhood Wounds That Come from Growing Up with a Depressed Parent | Postpartum Depression For Dummies | Pregnant on Prozac: The Essential Guide To Making The Best Decision For You And Your Baby | Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & AnxietyLearn more Intimacy After Baby in a Way That Feels Right for You with Dr Shosh | The Myths Of Motherhood | Why Women Are Slipping Through The Cracks | Postpartum OCD Is A Thing | postpartum.net | How a Friend or Family Member Can Help You After You Have a BabyResources HelloGaia Parenting Copilot | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Birth Plan | FREE DOWNLOAD Customizable Fourth Trimester Plan | Postpartum Soups and Stews CollectionConnect with Fourth Trimester Facebook | Instagram
Welcome back to the podcast! Today's episode is a little different and honestly really special to me. I'm sitting down with my youngest brother, Taylor, for a conversation I've wanted to have for a long time. I'm the oldest of nine kids, Taylor is the youngest, and after my daughter Indy randomly asked me why Taylor had never been on the podcast, I realized this was finally the perfect time to record it. Recently there's been a lot of conversation online around large families, especially after influencer Hannah Neeleman announced the birth of her ninth child. And watching the reactions was fascinating because people seemed split into a few camps: admiration, criticism, and curiosity. Some people thought it looked beautiful. Others questioned whether it was realistic or healthy. And then there were people who were simply fascinated asking, what is it actually like growing up in a family that big? It made me realize—we actually have a pretty unique perspective on that conversation. One of my favorite parts of this episode was reading a paper I wrote as a teenager when my parents announced they were having their ninth baby… Taylor. And to be honest, my initial reaction wasn't exactly excitement. I remember worrying about the comments people made about our family, feeling overwhelmed by the idea of "one more," and wondering how our family could possibly stretch any further. But then I read the ending of the paper, written after Taylor was born, where I admitted something completely different: that our family felt more complete because of him. Reading it back now was hilarious, emotional, and honestly a reminder of how perspective changes over time. Taylor shares what it was actually like growing up as the youngest of nine, and one thing I loved hearing was that what looked "crazy" from the outside just felt normal to him. He talks about how much he loved always having people around, growing up close to nieces and nephews because of our age gaps, and now becoming genuine friends with our siblings as adults. We also talked about how closeness in families doesn't just happen automatically—it comes from prioritizing each other, staying connected, and intentionally creating time together. More than anything, this episode left me feeling deeply grateful. Grateful for siblings, for cousins, for the relationships that continue long after childhood, and especially for my parents. As we talked, I found myself reflecting on how much they gave to create the life we had. And maybe the biggest takeaway from this conversation is this: family life may not always look efficient or easy from the outside, but the relationships built inside of it can become some of the greatest gifts of your entire life. LINKS: All Links Family Brand! stan.store/familybrand familybrand.com/quiz familybrand.com/retreats. Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – Introducing Taylor + why this episode happened 02:00 – Melissa and Taylor's 17-year age gap 04:00 – The online debate around large families 06:00 – Melissa reads the paper she wrote about baby #9 09:00 – "He makes our family complete" 10:00 – What it was like being the youngest of nine 12:00 – Did the older siblings resent babysitting? 13:00 – The lasting effects of having a big family 14:00 – Becoming friends with siblings as adults 15:00 – The "ingredients" that create sibling closeness 17:00 – Melissa's sisters trip to Paris 19:00 – Challenges of growing up in a large family 20:00 – How their mom raised nine kids with one arm 22:00 – "Shoutout to moms everywhere" 23:00 – Final reflections on family, siblings, and gratitude
Dasha joins SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about the viral success of “Austin (Boots Stop Workin'),” country music, Taylor Swift, imposter syndrome, online hate, the Spotify Billions Club, ACM nominations, and the pressure of staying relevant after a massive breakout hit. Dasha opens up about growing up in California, moving to Nashville, signing her Sony Germany deal, working with her brother Bardo of Beauty School Dropout, and going from working on a horse farm to becoming one of country music's fastest rising stars. The conversation also dives into: • Writing “Austin” • The viral line dancing explosion • Taylor Swift obsession • Reading toxic online comments • VMAs & People's Choice nominations • Grand Ole Opry performance • Spotify Billions Club • Country music becoming genreless • Her new music & upcoming album PLUS: Dasha's Top 5 New Country Artists and Top 5 Albums That Changed Her Life. Listen to more episodes of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps featuring the biggest names in music, culture and entertainment. #Dasha #Austin #CountryMusic #LippsService 00:00 Intro 00:50 ACM Award Nomination 01:19 Meeting Shania Twain 02:15 Growing Up & Family Life 05:10 Knowing She Wanted Music by Age 10 07:08 Why Country Storytelling Connected With Her 07:49 Taylor Swift Obsession & First Concert (Green Day) 11:00 Her Real Name “Ana” 12:21 Moving to Nashville & Record Deal Journey 13:52 Winning a One-Song Sony Germany Deal 15:24 Writing “Austin” 16:11 Working With Her Brother Bardo 17:08 Feeling Guilty About “Austin” Success 19:19 From Horse Farm Worker to Billion Streams 20:43 Living a “Cameo-Like” Existence 22:44 The Viral Line Dancing Explosion 26:20 The Full Backstory Behind “Austin” 30:58 Drowning in Online Comments 33:25 Dealing With Online Hate Emotionally 34:08 Reading the Comments 35:05 Getting Award Nominations 35:49 From $900 to a Billion Streams 38:05 Imposter Syndrome & People's Choice Nomination 40:44 Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban & Manifestation 41:42 Grand Ole Opry Performance & “Ana” 42:55 Entering Spotify's Billions Club 44:43 The Importance of Virality 46:05 VMAs Experience 49:11 The New Record 50:01 Pressure to Stay Relevant After “Austin” 52:15 Her Songwriting Process 55:08 Country Music Becoming Genreless 56:19 Top 5 New Country Artists 57:20 Top 5 Albums That Changed Her Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dasha joins SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service with Scott Lipps for an in-depth conversation about the viral success of “Austin (Boots Stop Workin'),” country music, Taylor Swift, imposter syndrome, online hate, the Spotify Billions Club, ACM nominations, and the pressure of staying relevant after a massive breakout hit. Dasha opens up about growing up in California, moving to Nashville, signing her Sony Germany deal, working with her brother Bardo of Beauty School Dropout, and going from working on a horse farm to becoming one of country music's fastest rising stars. The conversation also dives into: • Writing “Austin” • The viral line dancing explosion • Taylor Swift obsession • Reading toxic online comments • VMAs & People's Choice nominations • Grand Ole Opry performance • Spotify Billions Club • Country music becoming genreless • Her new music & upcoming album PLUS: Dasha's Top 5 New Country Artists and Top 5 Albums That Changed Her Life. Listen to more episodes of SPIN Presents Lipps Service with Scott Lipps featuring the biggest names in music, culture and entertainment. 00:00 Intro 00:50 ACM Award Nomination 01:19 Meeting Shania Twain 02:15 Growing Up & Family Life 05:10 Knowing She Wanted Music by Age 10 07:08 Why Country Storytelling Connected With Her 07:49 Taylor Swift Obsession & First Concert (Green Day) 11:00 Her Real Name “Ana” 12:21 Moving to Nashville & Record Deal Journey 13:52 Winning a One-Song Sony Germany Deal 15:24 Writing “Austin” 16:11 Working With Her Brother Bardo 17:08 Feeling Guilty About “Austin” Success 19:19 From Horse Farm Worker to Billion Streams 20:43 Living a “Cameo-Like” Existence 22:44 The Viral Line Dancing Explosion 26:20 The Full Backstory Behind “Austin” 30:58 Drowning in Online Comments 33:25 Dealing With Online Hate Emotionally 34:08 Reading the Comments 35:05 Getting Award Nominations 35:49 From $900 to a Billion Streams 38:05 Imposter Syndrome & People's Choice Nomination 40:44 Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban & Manifestation 41:42 Grand Ole Opry Performance & “Ana” 42:55 Entering Spotify's Billions Club 44:43 The Importance of Virality 46:05 VMAs Experience 49:11 The New Record 50:01 Pressure to Stay Relevant After “Austin” 52:15 Her Songwriting Process 55:08 Country Music Becoming Genreless 56:19 Top 5 New Country Artists 57:20 Top 5 Albums That Changed Her Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Nugent has been fighting for injury victims in courtrooms since 1989. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jim pulls back the curtain on the personal injury system — how trials actually work, why he refuses to settle unless the number is right, and what lawyers and insurance companies know that most people don't. He also shares the case he'll never forget — a woman who was simply bringing chicken soup to her sick neighbor when a truck took her life. It's the kind of story that reminds you why cases like this matter. _____________________________________________ #PersonalInjury #TrueCrime #LegalSecrets _____________________________________________ Connect with Jim Nugent: https://www.nugentlawyers.com/nugent-james-j/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 35 Years Fighting for Injury Victims — Jim Nugent's Story 00:24 Growing Up and the Family Influences That Led Him to Law 01:56 The Early Ambitions and Education That Shaped His Career 03:08 Why He Chose Law Over Everything Else 03:52 How He Built His Legal Career From the Ground Up 05:31 The First Cases and the Early Lessons That Changed How He Practices 07:03 Why He Chose Personal Injury Law When Nobody Else Wanted It 08:01 What Personal Injury Law Actually Is — And Why It Matters 09:29 How Personal Injury Attorneys Actually Fight for Victims Nobody Else Will 11:24 How He Uses Focus Groups to Evaluate Cases Before Trial 12:32 Contingency Fees and the Financial Risk Lawyers Take That Nobody Talks About 14:18 What Every New Lawyer and Injury Victim Needs to Know 15:15 The Fraud Myth in Personal Injury Law — What's Real and What Isn't 16:43 The Emotional Toll of Handling the Most Devastating Cases 18:46 How Lawyers Actually Put a Dollar Value on Someone's Injury 20:01 What Insurance Companies Do Behind the Scenes to Minimize Your Claim 22:23 Justice Injustice and the Stereotypes That Hurt Real Victims 24:06 How Juror Bias Changes Everything in Death Cases 25:44 The Invisible Role of Insurance Companies Nobody Talks About in Court 27:01 What Happens When the Driver Who Hit You Has No Insurance 29:34 The Flaws in the Insurance System That Let Dangerous Drivers Walk Free 31:00 Why You Should Always Look Beyond the Obvious Defendant 32:31 Employer Responsibility and Dram Shop Laws Nobody Knows Exist 33:36 How Distracted Driving Has Changed Personal Injury Law Forever 34:49 When to Settle and When to Go to Trial — How Lawyers Actually Decide 36:25 Inside the Jury Selection Process — What Lawyers Are Really Looking For 38:28 The Key Differences Between State and Federal Jury Selection 40:02 How to Select the Right Jurors — The Strategy Nobody Explains 42:51 Jury Consultants and Why Conventional Wisdom Is Often Wrong 44:29 The Critical Trial Moments That Determine Whether You Win or Lose 46:50 How Settlement Negotiations Really Work and What Clients Need to Know 48:58 The Hidden Signals That Tell a Lawyer When to Push for Settlement 51:16 Why Likability Wins Trials and How Jury Awards Actually Get Decided 53:44 How Media Coverage of Big Verdicts Distorts What the Public Thinks 56:00 The Truth About Runaway Verdicts — What the Headlines Never Tell You 58:37 What Happens When You Win But Can't Collect — Bankruptcy and Settlements 01:00:02 How Criminal and Civil Trials Interact in the Same Case 01:01:27 The Cases That Have Haunted Him for Decades — Including the Chicken Soup Story 01:03:07 His Most Memorable Victories and the Losses That Still Hurt 01:05:47 Why Medical Malpractice Cases Have Almost Disappeared 01:07:19 How Doctors Can Lose Their License in One State and Practice in Another 01:08:41 Why He Moved Into Criminal Defense After Decades in Civil Law 01:09:52 How Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law Are Completely Different 01:11:27 The Stakes of Defending Someone Accused of a Serious Crime 01:13:00 How He Decides Who to Represent — And Who He Won't 01:14:44 35 Years of Family Practice and What It Taught Him About the Law 01:17:00 How Decades in the Courtroom Changed How He Sees Everything 01:19:24 Final Thoughts — What He Wants Every Injury Victim to Know _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kids growing up, and JC Corcoran is here to talk about Brian McKenna Day!- h1 full 2243 Thu, 28 May 2026 20:37:49 +0000 9KtJHRiEvLOWrOOD8wmPLMq0Kh13U2b4 comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Kids growing up, and JC Corcoran is here to talk about Brian McKenna Day!- h1 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government https://player.am
What You'll Hear in This Episode A Question That Hits Different Jahmaal opens with a question most people have never allowed themselves to answer honestly: Have you ever had something go right, and felt more anxious, not less? The cold open sets the tone for an episode built on radical self-honesty. The Chaos Blueprint - How Your Nervous System Got Wired Your childhood home wasn't just where you grew up, it was your first classroom in what ‘normal' feels like. Jahmaal breaks down how environments of unpredictability, emotional unavailability, and constant crisis train the nervous system to seek tension as a form of regulation. When your baseline is chaos, calm doesn't feel peaceful, it feels suspicious. Key insight: The brain doesn't chase what's good for you. It chases what's familiar. And familiar can be quietly destroying you. The Four Sabotage Patterns Jahmaal names the four most common ways unprocessed wounds show up as self-sabotage in adult life: 1. The Hyper-Guarded Heart Building walls so high that genuinely safe people can't get in, and then using their eventual exit as proof that no one can be trusted. 2. Creating Drama in the Calm Stirring conflict when things are running smoothly, not out of malice, but because the nervous system doesn't know how to trust stillness. 3. Escapism and Numbing Drifting into overwork, overindulgence, over-scrolling, or any behavior that keeps you slightly off-balance, because sitting in genuine peace means sitting with the feelings you've spent years outrunning. 4. Settling for Less Walking away from great opportunities and returning to the comfortable mediocre, not because something is wrong with the opportunity, but because a subconscious identity built in lack doesn't believe it gets to have great things. The Leadership Layer - Why This Is a Professional Conversation Too This isn't just personal development. For anyone in a position of leadership: executives, entrepreneurs, managers, coaches, pastors, parents; unprocessed wounds don't stay behind closed doors. They show up in: How you manage (or micromanage) your team Which opportunities you accept or quietly talk yourself out of Whether your culture is built on trust and vision, or fear and control How you respond when talented people begin to outpace your comfort zone The most expensive thing in any organization isn't a bad strategy. It's an unhealed leader. CONNECT WITH JAHMAAL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/ DM me the word "Peace" to get the conversation started Website: https://listenthenspeak.com/ If you're ready to get measured results for both personally and professionally, schedule an appointment with Jahmaal BUY ME A Coffee - with this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/listenthenspeak?new=1 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brock Weiss grew up in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, wrestling since kindergarten. In this Penn State Wrestling interview, he reflects on his early memories in the sport, the people who shaped his journey, why he chose Penn State, and what makes the Nittany Lions' culture so special.From making the state finals in high school to training under Coach Cael Sanderson, Weiss shares the mindset that brought him to one of the most dominant wrestling programs in the country: have fun, give your best effort, and keep chasing national championships.Chapters:0:00 Meet Brock Weiss0:04 Growing Up in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania0:09 His First Wrestling Memory0:25 Favorite High School Wrestling Memory0:33 The People Who Shaped His Journey0:50 Why He Chose Penn State0:58 What Makes Cael Sanderson a Strong Leader1:13 Life Goals Beyond Wrestling1:28 Giving EverythingFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalley
Welcome back to another episode of 280+ the social media podcast where we take the conversations off the timeline and go beyond the post. Today, Los sits down with the one and only Homebvse Mook to discuss his highly anticipated new project, For Motivational Purposes Only.In this deep dive, Mook opens up about his journey from passing out physical CDs to becoming one of the most polished voices in the 717 rap scene. We start the conversation by breaking down the current state of hip hop, including Mook's thoughts on the massive 3-album release from Drake and the ongoing ripple effects of the Kendrick Lamar beef. Mook explains why he finally decided to release a full project after years of fans begging for music, and the healthy pressure from his cousin Tik and the rest of the Homebvse team to stop playing with his talent.The episode features an exclusive track-by-track breakdown where Mook shares the inspiration behind standout songs like Homesick, Just Say That, and the hard-hitting collaboration with Uncle Rob on Plug Talk. Mook also gets vulnerable about his creative process, explaining why he prefers writing in the comfort of his own room over a crowded studio where people there to necessarily work. From reflecting on past incarceration to crafting melodic anthems for the ladies, this conversation covers the heart and soul behind the music.Chapters0:00 Intro and Welcome Mook4:15 Thoughts on Drake and the Iceman Release8:50 The Kendrick Lamar and Drake Beef Debate13:30 Why Drop the Project After All These Years18:15 Pressure from Tik23:05 Writing from the Room vs the Studio27:40 The Current State of the 717 Rap Scene32:25 Staying Relevant with Freestyles37:10 Musical Roots and Early Childhood Rapping41:55 Family Influence and Growing Up with Rap46:40 Who's missing on the Tape?56:10 The Art of Collaboration and Competition1:00:55 Recording with Uncle Rob on Plug Talk1:05:40 Meaning Behind For Motivational Purposes Only1:10:25 Track Breakdown: Homesick and the Intro1:15:10 Reflection on Incarceration in the Song Damn1:19:55 Creating Melodic Tracks for the Ladies1:24:40 The Impact of Based Up Freestyle1:29:25 Wrong Time and Paying Homage to the Team1:33:38 Final Rating and OutroMake sure to preorder the album on all digital platforms and follow Mook to stay updated on his upcoming video releases. If you enjoyed this episode, hit the like button, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation.#homebasemook #twoeightyplus #717rap #newmusic #hiphoppodcast
Join me as I open with a Gen X monologue reflecting on latchkey childhood, real-world grit, D&D adventures and timeless lessons for building resilient younger generations in a screen-dominated world. Then, explosive news: Graham Platner smears hero Navy Seal Chris Kyle, Donald Trump racks up major wins and Jill Biden makes a startling comment revealing she thought President Biden suffered a stroke during the 2024 debate with Trump. Packed with sharp analysis, cultural insight, and unfiltered truth, Episode 103 delivers the perfect mix of nostalgia and breaking political headlines. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!
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Marlon Marrache spent 24 years with the LAPD — including time working the division that investigates its own officers. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Marlon pulls back the curtain on what Internal Affairs actually does, how the process really works from complaint to outcome, and why it looks nothing like what you've seen on TV. He gets into the lies, the cover-ups, the code of silence, and what actually happens to officers when misconduct is proven — giving an insider look at one of the most secretive divisions in American law enforcement. _____________________________________________ #LAPD #InternalAffairs #TrueCrime _____________________________________________ Connect with Marlon Marrache: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarracheshow/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkpEPUwRpbaMMLb1saX9zA _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 LAPD Internal Affairs — Marlon's Story and the Secrets He's Sharing 02:22 Growing Up as an Immigrant and How It Shaped His Path to the LAPD 07:07 How Sports the Navy and a Late Start Led Him to Law Enforcement 13:01 The LAPD Culture Scandals and Internal Corruption Nobody Talks About 21:49 How Social Media Destroyed the LAPD's Ability to Hide the Truth 23:44 His Early Patrol Years and How the Role of Cops Changed Around Him 34:46 The Trauma Loneliness and Coping Mechanisms That Define Long Careers 40:45 How and Why He Moved Into Internal Affairs — The Decision That Changed Everything 47:40 The Real Reputation of Internal Affairs vs What It's Actually Like Inside 53:41 His First Internal Affairs Case — How Hard It Really Is to Investigate Your Own 01:02:59 The Challenge of Proving False Statements Against Fellow Officers 01:10:52 False Statements Perjury and the Policy Violations That Destroy Careers 01:20:32 Bad Hires Rogue Officers and Who Is Really Responsible for Accountability 01:25:04 What Actually Happens to Corrupt Cops — Resignations Pensions and Consequences 01:30:08 Inside the Psychology and Process of a Real Internal Affairs Investigation 01:34:01 The Most Common Complaints Against LAPD Officers and What the Public Gets Wrong 01:42:28 Did Internal Affairs Destroy His Friendships — The Personal Cost of Doing the Right Thing 01:47:06 The Career Lessons That Only Come From Investigating Your Own Department 02:05:51 Purpose Empathy and What He Really Wants People to Know About Police Work _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“When I started on the project of Necesse, we had maybe thirty sound effects. I've made around 400, 350 sound effects, so it's become much more immersive. You can hear animals when you wander around in the different environments. And just the feedback you get by playing the game, it's quite nice compared to before, which were much more… maybe empty is the right word.” – Rune EskildsenThis week's guest is a media composer, sound designer, and drummer based in Denmark. He writes music and builds sonic identities across formats, from commercials and podcast jingles to film scores, game music, and in-game sound design. He holds a Master of Science in Strategic Communication, which he applies to creative direction, collaboration, and clear, audience-first storytelling.More recently, he's become the Composer and Sound Designer of the indie game Necesse, selling more than 2,000,000 copies. His name is Rune R. B. Eskildsen, and he bridges classical training and cutting-edge technology to tell stories through sound. This episode will give you a fresh, behind-the-scenes perspective on how sound can shape emotion, imagination, and even player behavior.As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that.(00:00) – Growing Up in a Musical HomeOur conversation starts with the movies and music that inspire Rune's career in sound. “I clearly remember watching Star Wars,” he recalls, “and all of the soundscapes that are in, you know, just that huge universe, [with] TIE-fighters flying by and Darth Vader, that scary sound.” He shares his memories of growing up in a home that doubled as a music studio, and of studying classical music from a young age. “When I went to this special school in Denmark that is only for classical music,” he says, “and being there, being part of that, I played the French horn. At this time, I started to have ear training and music theory and all of that, which kind of led me on a path to try to make my own.”(15:00) – From Classical Music to Video GamesThe discussion turns to his work in the video game industry and how he got his start in composing video-game soundtracks. “I showed up at this incubator with game companies,” he tells us, “and I was, like, ‘This is me, I do music, I want to do music for games.' And then some of the guys there, they said, ‘Hey, we want to work with you.'" Rune gives us a behind-the-scenes look at game development and recalls his sound work on MineRalph, a game where the soundtrack had to keep pace with the action. “So, because you gain speed if you're, like, going down a hill or something like that, or down a hole,” he explains, “if you have high speed, the music will change into different adaptive layers.”(21:40) – Creating Immersive Gaming SoundscapesAs the first half of our talk comes to a close, Rune tells us more about his work with video games and shares another memorable project that took some outside-the-box thinking. “That was like a dystopian world sci-fi thing,” he recalls, “and that was actually mainly symphonic music. But again, it was sci-fi, so I was able to design a lot of, you know, sounds that people did not hear before.” He shares his thoughts on where indie games are heading next and how organic creativity is becoming an increasingly valuable asset in the industry. “I think in terms of trends,” he explains, “people are trying to make immersive worlds that are standing out more than just being, you know, if you use Unity... making it more creative, making your own world, making it hand-drawn instead.”Episode SummaryRune shares his early memories of sound, particularly from sci-fi films.Rune explains his journey from classical music to video game soundtracks.Discussion on current trends in game audio and the role of AI.Tune in for next week's episode as we talk more about the influence of AI in video games and cinema, Rune's advice to musicians for juggling the rapid-fire demands of modern freelancing, and how countries around the world are managing the environmental impact of the AI boom.Connect with the Audio Branding Podcast:Book your project with Voice Overs and Vocals by visiting https://voiceoversandvocals.comConnect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jodikrangle/Watch the Audio Branding Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVOConnect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/Leave the Audio Branding Podcast a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding (Thank you!)Share your passion effectively with these Tips for Sounding Your Best as a Podcast Guest!https://voiceoversandvocals.com/tips-for-sounding-your-best-as-a-podcast-guest/Get my Top Five Tips for Implementing an Intentional Audio Strategyhttps://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/Editing/Production by Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Young women and girls are growing up more depressed, anxious, lonely, and insecure than ever before. Writer, Freya India, seeks to explain why in her new book, "Girls: Generation Z and the Commodification of Everything," finding explanations in social media, porn, and lives lived online, filtered into oblivion. In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with Freya about how porn, apps like Snapchat, Facetune, dating apps, and therapy culture are making Gen Z girls neurotic, insecure, afraid of life, and disassociated. The Same Drugs is on X @thesamedrugs_. Meghan Murphy is on X @meghanemurphy and on Instagram @meghanemilymurphy. Find The Same Drugs merch at Fourthwall. Support this podcast with a donation! Become a subscriber to gain early access to every episode and exclusive access to bonus content. Don't forget to click that "follow" button to ensure you don't miss a single episode!
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What happens when a person becomes more committed to the persona than the person underneath it? In this episode of The New Rules Podcast, Adrian Crawford and Bri explore the tension between authenticity, fame, identity, art, culture, leadership, and emotional pain. Using Drake, Justin Bieber, Sam Altman, Jay-Z, and Søren Kierkegaard as case studies, they unpack how people create personas to survive pain — and what it takes to create a life that truly matters. This conversation dives deep into: Why people dissociate from themselves The emotional cost of fame and influence Drake's "villain era" and what it reveals about modern culture Why responsibility is essential for growth Art as therapy, meaning, and legacy The danger of creating for applause instead of truth How technology, AI, and power reshape identity The role suffering plays in becoming authentic What it means to make your life a work of art Why slowing down and reflecting matters more than ever This is a conversation about becoming who you actually are — not who the world rewards you for pretending to be. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who's wrestling with identity, purpose, creativity, or growth. #NewRulesPodcast #Authenticity #Drake #JustinBieber #SamAltman #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Art #Identity #Culture #JayZ Pre-Order the Book Pre-order the book here: http://magnumopusproject.co If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it. And in the meantime — keep writing new rules. 00:00 – Welcome Back: The Art of Becoming One of One 01:09 – Drake's "Villain Era" & Emotional Disassociation 03:17 – Why Fame Doesn't Heal Insecurity 05:14 – Growing Up vs Staying Adolescent 07:19 – Responsibility, Masculinity & Modern Culture 13:54 – What Disassociation Actually Is 16:07 – Personas, Acceptance & Social Media Identity 19:08 – Justin Bieber, Healing & Facing Pain Publicly 23:05 – Let's Make Art 24:26 – Sam Altman, AI & Power Without Humanity 26:34 – Creating for Applause vs Creating for Meaning 28:25 – Adrian's Favorite Piece of Art: Jay-Z's Black Album 31:00 – Søren Kierkegaard & the Loneliness of Thinkers 35:07 – Making Your Own Life a Work of Art 36:14 – Rethinking Faith, Politics & Culture 41:02 – Becoming a Father to a Generation 43:20 – Architecture, Systems & Building Movements 46:18 – How to Start Reflecting on Your Own Life 49:19 – Final Challenge: What Bothers You Reveals You
Jarrett Adams was 17 years old when he was sentenced to 28 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jarrett shares the full story of his wrongful conviction, his decade behind bars, and how the Wisconsin Innocence Project helped exonerate him and give him his life back. _____________________________________________ #WrongfulConviction #TrueCrime #innocenceproject _____________________________________________ Connect with Jarret Adams: https://www.instagram.com/jarrettadamslaw/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Wrongfully Convicted at 17 — Jarrett Adams' Full Story 00:14 Growing Up in Chicago — The Neighborhood That Shaped Everything 01:27 The Family Background and Values That Kept Him Going 04:42 The Early Ambitions and Dreams He Had Before Everything Changed 05:36 The Night That Destroyed the Next Decade of His Life 09:00 How the Crack Era Shifted His Neighborhood and Changed His Options 13:37 The College Plans That Almost Got Him Out Before It Was Too Late 17:18 The First Accusation and the Police Interrogation Nobody Prepared Him For 22:08 The Investigation Tactics Used Against Him and How They Isolated Him 24:38 The Moment He Realized Evidence Was Missing and Justice Was Broken 27:30 What His Family Went Through While He Fought From Inside 30:30 How Wisconsin's Party to a Crime Law Was Used Against Him 33:20 County Jail — The Injustice That Started Before Prison Even Began 37:20 The Broken Bail System That Kept Him Locked Up While Innocent 40:53 The Trial Conviction and the Sentence That Should Never Have Happened 43:47 What the Public Thought of Him and the Cost of Being Judged 44:13 Prison Life and What Mass Incarceration Really Looks Like From Inside 47:32 Adjusting to Prison While Fighting His Own Case From Behind Bars 52:00 The Appeal That Finally Overturned His Conviction and What Came Next 54:49 The Struggles of Reentry Nobody Prepares You For After Wrongful Conviction 01:01:16 How He Became an Attorney to Fix the System That Failed Him 01:04:04 Defending Others Who Are Where He Once Was — The Full Circle Moment 01:07:46 Reflections on Purpose and What Has Actually Changed in the System 01:08:58 What He Would Tell the 17 Year Old Who Was About to Lose Everything 01:09:24 His Final Message and the Mental Health Mission Driving Everything He Does _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Missionary Evangelist Robert Breaker talks about "growing up" and how all Christians should GROW UP spiritually!
Generational wealth building for women starts long before the first investment, the first business, or the first paycheck. It starts with the decision to believe your life can look different from the one you inherited. On Getting Rich Together, host Syama Bunten sits down with Twyla Garrett, a serial entrepreneur, real estate developer, and founder of the Garrett Foundation, whose story is one of the most compelling examples of how to build wealth from poverty you will ever hear. Twyla grew up in Cleveland's inner city, was removed from her home at 14, spent time in juvenile homes, and relied on welfare and food stamps during college. She left with a financial acumen that would eventually carry her to seven figures within a year of walking away from a government job. Twyla does not skip the hard parts. From doing taxes and bookkeeping as a teenager to buying her first home at 26 with just $4,000 and shaky credit, to transforming a derelict Cleveland train station into the city's largest jazz supper club, Twyla's path is a masterclass in how to scale a business from nothing. Women entrepreneurs and real estate intersect throughout her journey in ways that feel practical and urgent, not abstract. But the conversation goes further than personal success. Twyla is now channeling everything she has built into a model for affordable homeownership in the inner city, one that replaces Section 8 dependency with actual ownership. People take care of what they own. A $200,000 condo with a $900 monthly mortgage costs less than what Section 8 currently pays for a two-bedroom rental. That gap is where generational wealth building for women and for entire communities becomes possible. If you have ever wondered whether your starting point disqualifies you, this episode is a reminder that your starting point does not have to define what you build next. And if you are ready to keep going, Wealth Catalyst is where women take it further. Join us at the Wealth Catalyst Summit, a full-day event in San Francisco this October 16, 2026, or find a Freedom Tour salon happening near you. Women are gathering in 32 cities this year for intimate, honest conversations about money, risk, and what they are building. Find your city and claim your seat at wealthcatalyst.com. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Getting Rich Together With Syama Bunten and Twyla Garrett 02:29 Growing Up in Poverty in Cleveland's Inner City 08:39 How Twyla Turned Childhood Trauma Into a Success Mindset 18:56 Learning to Manage Money From Scratch and Building the Foundation for Generational Wealth Building for Women 29:40 Buying Her First Home at 26 With $4,000 and Bad Credit 33:04 Why She Left Her Government Job to Build a Business From Nothing 47:11 The Cleveland Train Station That Made Millions and Changed Lives 50:49 Affordable Homeownership vs. Affordable Housing and Why the Difference Matters 55:10 The Garrett Foundation's Vision for Inner City Communities 1:02:09 How to Connect With Twyla Garrett and the Impact League Connect with Twyla Garrett: Website: https://www.twylagarrett.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fedbizlady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/twyla-garrett8016/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Attend a Salon near you: wealthcatalyst.com/salons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/ Join Syama's Substack: https://thewealthcatalystwithsyama.substack.com/ Website: https://wealthcatalyst.com Download Syama's Free Resources: https://wealthcatalyst.com/resources Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalyst.com/summits Speaking: https://syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
What's actually in your food, and who's protecting the companies that put it there?I sit down with Johanna Hellrigl, chef, restaurateur, board member of the Environmental Working Group, and founder of Ama, the mission-driven Northern Italian restaurant four blocks from the US Capitol, to talk about what's really happening in our food system, why your cookware matters as much as your ingredients, and how a woman who grew up in a Michelin-quality kitchen ended up fighting pesticide immunity bills and plastic migration in the same breath.This conversation goes deeper than clean eating. Johanna walks through the specific decisions she makes every day, from the containers in her kitchen to the farms that grow her tomatoes, and explains why the real model for healthy eating has been sitting in Italian kitchens for centuries. She is building a case study that nourishing food, done with integrity, can also be a viable business. If you have ever felt overwhelmed by the food system or paralyzed by conflicting information, this episode gives you a clear-headed, practical place to start.What we explore:- How heat, fat, acid, and time create the conditions for plastic and chemicals to migrate directly into your food.- Why 99% of food chemicals enter the US supply through a regulatory loophole that bypasses proper safety review.- What rebuilding your gut microbiome actually requires, and why what happens in your gut controls far more than most people realize.- How Johanna runs a restaurant rooted in love without sacrificing standards, consistency, or accountability.- Why voting with your dollars and contacting your representatives are two of the most direct actions you can take right now.About Johanna Hellrigl:Johanna Hellrigl is a chef, restaurateur, and culinary advocate redefining what restaurants can stand for. She is the chef-owner of Ama, an award-winning Northern Italian restaurant in Washington, DC, named a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic in 2026 and recognized by Gambero Rosso for authenticity. Before opening Ama, she spent years in international democracy-building work across 61 countries, an experience that deepened her belief that food is one of the most powerful tools for connection and change. She sits on the board of the Environmental Working Group and works with the Plastic Pollution Coalition, bringing the same rigor she applies in her kitchen to the fight for a safer, more transparent food system.Connect with Johanna Hellrigl:Instagram (Chef Johanna): https://www.instagram.com/chefjohannahellrigl/Instagram (Ama Restaurant): https://www.instagram.com/amarestaurant.bar/Website: https://amarestaurant.barTimestamps00:00 Intro01:00 Growing Up in a Michelin Kitchen05:08 How 61 Countries Brought Her Back to Food08:00 Reclaiming the Family Meal13:17 Pesticide Loopholes and Who Pays the Price20:12 Finding Common Ground on Food Policy29:00 Plastic, Cookware, and Cutting Board Basics37:40 Meal Prep That Actually Works43:40 Why She Opened Ama56:23 Love, Standards, and Consistency in the Kitchen01:01:06 What's Really Inside a Plate of Pasta01:08:33 Healing the Gut After Antibiotic Overload01:15:39 EWG, Plastic Pollution Coalition, and How to Get Loud–This episode is sponsored by:RITUAL: So sit back and raise a glass to your new evening Ritual with Magnesium+. Save 25% on your first month at Ritual.com/GABBY. That's Ritual.com/GABBY for 25% off your first month.ANNMARIE: Visit https://www.annmariegianni.com/ and use code Gabby for 20% off.–The Gabby Reece ShowThis is where I have real conversations with the people I find most worth listening to: scientists, athletes, coaches, parents, and thinkers who are doing the hard work of building a life that holds up over time. No hacks. No quick fixes. Just honest, practical conversations about performance, longevity, relationships, and what it actually takes to show up well at every age.If you are here, you probably already know that health is not a destination. It is how you live. I am glad you are along for it.Connect with Gabby Reece:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficialWebsite: https://gabriellereece.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ryan Wrecker used this segment to pivot from hard news to a nostalgic reflection on generational divides, defining what it means to grow up on the edge of the digital revolution.Growing Up in a Analog WorldThe "Geriatric Millennial" Identity: Wrecker proudly embraced the term (typically describing those born between 1980 and 1985) as a unique micro-generation that bridges two entirely different eras.The Pre-Internet Childhood: He reminisced about a time when kids spent all day outside, landline phones were the only way to contact friends, and you had to agree on a meeting time and place beforehand without the ability to text a last-minute update.The Digital Transition: The discussion highlighted the unique advantage of this age group: they are old enough to remember a world entirely without computers, yet young enough to have easily adapted to smartphones, social media, and modern tech in early adulthood.
Welcome to episode 252 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Patricio Misitrano, CEO of Racket Social Club and a key figure behind Racket360, one of the most ambitious ecosystems in the rapidly growing racket sports industry. From club operations and events to e-commerce and league management, Patricio has spent decades helping grow racket sports across the United States. In this episode, we spoke about: The growth and future of padel in the United States Why community is the secret to successful clubs Building careers in the racket sports industry Networking, hiring and leadership lessons from sport Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:20 Inside the Racket360 Ecosystem 02:34 The State of Padel in America 04:10 Tracking Padel's Rapid Growth 06:15 Why Courts Alone Don't Work 07:00 Key Trends Shaping Padel 07:58 The Rise of Indoor Facilities 09:26 Community Is Everything 11:16 Building a Successful Club 15:48 Can the USA Become a Padel Powerhouse? 20:06 Growing Up with Padel in Argentina 22:00 From Coach to CEO 23:41 What Great Employers Look For 24:44 Careers Beyond Coaching 28:34 Networking That Opens Doors 30:46 The Ultimate Networking Expert Patricio Misitrano shares practical lessons on leadership, club operations, community building, hiring, networking and the future of padel in the United States. Whether you're a sports executive, coach, entrepreneur, student or racket sports enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the sports industry.
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOFor John Moore, growing up in a funeral home wasn't unusual—it was everyday life. Surrounded by viewing rooms, embalming spaces, and the constant presence of the departed, he quickly learned that death wasn't always the end of the story.As a child, John began experiencing things he couldn't explain—footsteps echoing on empty staircases, unexplained activity in quiet rooms, and even what he believes were direct encounters with the spirit of his great-grandfather, the founder of Moore & Sons Funeral Service.What started as childhood curiosity soon became something much deeper, setting John on a lifelong path of exploring the paranormal and trying to understand why some spirits seem to linger.John shares the early experiences that shaped his understanding of the supernatural—and what it was like growing up where the line between the living and the dead was never quite clear.#TheGraveTalks #HauntedFuneralHome #GhostStories #ParanormalChildhood #SpiritEncounters #HauntedLife #ParanormalPodcast #SupernaturalExperiences #FamilyGhosts #HauntedAmerica #LifeWithGhosts #ParanormalJourneyLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!For John Moore, growing up in a funeral home wasn't unusual—it was everyday life. Surrounded by viewing rooms, embalming spaces, and the constant presence of the departed, he quickly learned that death wasn't always the end of the story.As a child, John began experiencing things he couldn't explain—footsteps echoing on empty staircases, unexplained activity in quiet rooms, and even what he believes were direct encounters with the spirit of his great-grandfather, the founder of Moore & Sons Funeral Service.What started as childhood curiosity soon became something much deeper, setting John on a lifelong path of exploring the paranormal and trying to understand why some spirits seem to linger.John shares the early experiences that shaped his understanding of the supernatural—and what it was like growing up where the line between the living and the dead was never quite clear.#TheGraveTalks #HauntedFuneralHome #GhostStories #ParanormalChildhood #SpiritEncounters #HauntedLife #ParanormalPodcast #SupernaturalExperiences #FamilyGhosts #HauntedAmerica #LifeWithGhosts #ParanormalJourneyLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:
In this episode, Kelly is joined by NYC Historian Peter Aigner! He is the director of the Gotham Center for New York City History, and the co-founder of “Echos of Revolution: NYC,” A new immersive walking tour experience that uses geolocation to put you in the world of historic New York. Join them, as Peter talks to Kelly about the process of obtaining his PHD. Peter talks about why he decided to pursue higher education, and talks a bit about the history of the study of history and why it was important for him in his family. Peter talks about his family's chocolate shop and how it's been around for 100 years! He talks about the legacy of the shop and being a part of it while he was growing up. Kelly and Peter talk about some important figures and time periods in NYC history. Peter talks about how we are currently in the second Gilded Age and makes comparisons to the first one. Peter talks about Daniel Patrick Moynihan and the book that he's writing about him: what his legacy was, how he was a scholar, as well as his influence on modern politics. They also talk a bit about the history of transportation in America and the significance of the Highway Act. Kelly asks Peter about Echoes of Revolution. Peter talks about the inspiration behind the project. He talks about how he got involved with Niantic and Ubisoft, bringing them together to revolutionize the tour business. Peter talks about how the app works and what people will get from using it. He talks about the process of designing the tours and how they wanted the experience to work, and how being in person enhances the experience for the users. Kelly asks Peter about New York City during the time of the revolution. Peter talks about how many people lived in the city at the time, what percentage of them were revolutionaries, loyalists, or in between. Peter talks about what the city limits were at that time, and how New York was impacted by the battles, the invasion, and the fires. He talks about why New York was such an important city during the Revolutionary Era and how it was left out of the conversation nationally. Finally, Kelly asks Peter some quickfire questions about his favorite historical spots, his favorite historical figures who came from New York City, and what NYC means to him in one word. But above all else; Peter Aigner is a New Yorker! Kelly's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp Peter's Social Media @gothamcenternychistory Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - Meet The New Yorkers(00:02:43) - Peter Eigner on Growing Up in Queens(00:05:36) - Long Island: The Gold Coast(00:10:00) - What is the Gotham Center?(00:14:30) - NYC resident on mass suburbanization(00:18:49) - Bookmark: Daniel Patrick Moynihan(00:21:36) - The Life of Daniel Patrick Moynihan(00:23:53) - New York's role in the American Revolution(00:28:20) - The First Battle of New York(00:29:46) - The darkest years of New York City's history(00:36:48) - The Story of New York(00:42:42) - New York City History: The Discovery App(00:48:15) - The Story of New York in the US(00:53:46) - George Washington and the Liberty of Slaves(00:56:45) - NYC on History of the American Revolution(00:58:36) - Most Underrated NYC Historical Spot(01:02:20) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker(01:05:36) - The New Yorkers: Thank You!
Manager Jon has worked with TikTok, brokered KSI fights, built podcast studios, and managed some of the biggest creators on the internet.But that's only half of it, the version everyone sees.He's spent years grinding through YouTube channels through a difficult childhood. After one rough night with his dad, his mom tried to comfort him with, "It's okay, son. We were never made to get out."As he sat on the steps as a young man, Jon decided those words were a lie which he refused to accept.We talked through the full arc:→ How a high school video with 3 million views accidentally launched his career→ Why the barber shop failure was the moment he finally understood what he was building→ The King's Table framework for surrounding yourself with the right advisors→ How he found a blue ocean in the construction industry by solving a problem nobody else was addressing→ Why pricing too low actually harms your clientsSo many times, we look at personal and professional wins without knowing the failures and heartache it took to get there.Jon, thank you for coming back on. It's always awesome getting to talk and work with you!*Chapters*0:00 - Introduction and Who Manager Jon Is2:15 - Growing Up in Section 8: Roman Road and Where It All Began6:20 - Getting Into Content Through a High School YouTube Channel9:00 - The $7,000 YouTube Check and Learning to Reinvest11:10 - The Barber Shop: Building Something Real and Losing It14:40 - The Media Collective and the First Terrible Offer21:55 - Rock Bottom: The Car, the Kitchen Job, and His Mom's Words27:40 - Choosing to Go All In From $70 in the Bank31:20 - Why Resilience Can't Be Taught, Only Earned33:10 - Dillon's Own Lowest Point: Chronic Illness and a New Business41:55 - The King's Table: How to Build the Right Circle of Advisors46:40 - Finding a Blue Ocean in the Construction Industry52:10 - Offer Clarity, Pricing, and Why Low Ticket Hurts Your Clients1:04:00 - Paying for Rooms, Relationships, and Why It Works1:08:15 - The SIA Framework: Signal, Initiate, Affiliate1:09:30 - Where to Find Manager Jon*Connect with Manager Jon*https://www.instagram.com/managerjonhttps://www.instagram.com/creatorsdenofficialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cater-840185198Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dillon-england-show--6370921/support.*Connect with Dillon*https://www.instagram.com/thedillonenglandshow/https://twitter.com/imdillonenglandhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dillonmengland/https://www.facebook.com/dillon.england.5*Sponsor — Broadcast Brew (Low-Acid Coffee)*Order our LOW ACID COFFEE “THE BROADCAST BREW”Thank you to Cool Beans Coffee Brewery for your partnership.https://www.coolbeanscoffeemi.com/product-page/broadcast-brew-low-acid-blend*ABOUT THE DILLON ENGLAND SHOW*Authentic conversations with interesting people across personal growth, entrepreneurship, and lifestyle — direct, faith-forward, Detroit grit.Subscribe for full conversations and weekly clips.Share this with someone on your leadership team.Comment your biggest takeaway.
Hayden Cunningham grew up in State College, Pennsylvania, surrounded by Penn State wrestling.In this interview, Hayden talks about growing up around the Penn State wrestling room, watching the dynasty develop, learning from the way the coaches adapted to every athlete, and fighting through years of injuries in high school and college.After missing key recruiting years and not having the flashiest high school career, Hayden kept believing in himself. Then, after the Pennsylvania state tournament, Cael Sanderson sent him a message that gave him hope: Penn State believed in him.Now healthy and ready to compete at 141, Hayden Cunningham shares his path to Penn State, what it meant to grow up around the program, and why he's excited to finally get more opportunities on the mat.Chapters:0:00 Meet Hayden Cunningham0:07 Growing Up in a Big Sports Family0:30 How Hayden First Got Into Wrestling0:52 Watching Penn State's Dynasty Grow1:12 Earliest Memories in the Wrestling Room1:30 Battling Injuries in High School and College1:56 Always Dreaming of Penn State2:12 Finally Getting Healthy Senior Year2:50 The Text From Cael Sanderson3:58 Healthy and ReadyFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#PennStateWrestling #HaydenCunningham #NCAAWrestling
Connor Pierce shares his journey from growing up in Erie, Pennsylvania, to becoming part of the Penn State wrestling brotherhood. In this interview, Pierce talks about starting wrestling in first grade, choosing wrestling over football, his favorite high school wrestling memory, beating an Ohio State wrestler at the Edinboro Open, and the recruiting visit that convinced him Penn State was the place to be.He also opens up about meeting Cael Sanderson, the culture inside the Penn State wrestling room, the bond between teammates, and why fans should know that behind his smile, he has put in serious work.Chapters: 0:00 Meet Connor Pierce0:04 Growing Up in Erie, PA0:33 How Connor Started Wrestling1:05 Choosing Wrestling Over Football1:29 Favorite High School Wrestling Memory1:54 Wrestling at the Edinboro Open2:20 Beating an Ohio State Wrestler2:36 Why Penn State Was Different2:48 First Impressions of the Team3:06 Meeting Max Dean and Cael Sanderson3:41 The Message That Sold Him on Penn State4:02 Penn State's Brotherhood4:25 Competing With Friends at the Same Weight4:41 What Fans Should Know About Connor Pierce4:50 Ready to Get Back on the MatFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#ConnorPierce #PennStateWrestling #NCAAWrestling
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!What if hearing the voices of the dead wasn't strange—but simply your everyday reality?For Kelly McCarville, growing up meant living in a world where spirits were never far away. As a child, she didn't question it. She assumed everyone else could hear them too. Whispers in quiet rooms, shadows that seemed to linger with intent, feelings of presence that were more real than imagined—all of this was as natural as breathing to her. In her home, among her family, it was simply part of life.But as she grew older, it became clear that not everyone had these same abilities. What Kelly thought was “normal” wasn't the experience of most children. And instead of fading with time, her connection to the other side only deepened. The voices became clearer. The sensations stronger. The glimpses of spirits undeniable.Kelly's gift was not meant to be silenced—it was meant to be used. Over the years, she embraced her abilities and learned how to harness them in service of others. Today, she stands as both a medium and an investigator, bridging the gap between the living and the dead. Her work is not just about ghost hunting, but about communication, healing, and giving voices to those who can no longer speak for themselves. This is the story of a woman who turned what others might call a curse into a calling—a life lived in constant conversation with the dead.#TheGraveTalks #MediumLife #ChildhoodHauntings #VoicesFromTheDead #ParanormalInvestigator #LifeWithSpirits #MessagesFromBeyond #HauntedChildhood #GhostPodcastLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOWhat if hearing the voices of the dead wasn't strange—but simply your everyday reality?For Kelly McCarville, growing up meant living in a world where spirits were never far away. As a child, she didn't question it. She assumed everyone else could hear them too. Whispers in quiet rooms, shadows that seemed to linger with intent, feelings of presence that were more real than imagined—all of this was as natural as breathing to her. In her home, among her family, it was simply part of life.But as she grew older, it became clear that not everyone had these same abilities. What Kelly thought was “normal” wasn't the experience of most children. And instead of fading with time, her connection to the other side only deepened. The voices became clearer. The sensations stronger. The glimpses of spirits undeniable.Kelly's gift was not meant to be silenced—it was meant to be used. Over the years, she embraced her abilities and learned how to harness them in service of others. Today, she stands as both a medium and an investigator, bridging the gap between the living and the dead. Her work is not just about ghost hunting, but about communication, healing, and giving voices to those who can no longer speak for themselves. This is the story of a woman who turned what others might call a curse into a calling—a life lived in constant conversation with the dead.#TheGraveTalks #MediumLife #ChildhoodHauntings #VoicesFromTheDead #ParanormalInvestigator #LifeWithSpirits #MessagesFromBeyond #HauntedChildhood #GhostPodcastLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
Bernie Meehan spent over 40 years on the front lines as both a paramedic and firefighter — responding to emergencies most people never have to witness. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Bernie opens up about the realities of a career spent in the chaos of life and death situations, the calls that stuck with him long after the sirens stopped, and what four decades in emergency services really does to a person. He breaks down what first responders actually deal with behind the scenes — the adrenaline, the trauma, the toughest moments — and the perspective on life that only comes from spending 40 years running toward danger when everyone else runs away. _____________________________________________ #Paramedic #Firefighter #FirstResponder _____________________________________________ Connect with Bernie Meehan: https://www.facebook.com/bernie.meehan/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 40 Years as a Paramedic and Firefighter — Bernie's Story 00:20 Growing Up in the Country and How It Shaped Everything 01:08 The Family Influence and the Moment He Knew Fire Service Was His Calling 02:11 His First Steps Into EMS and the Fire Service 02:52 Why He Chose Fire Service Over Everything Else 04:08 The Real Relationship Between Fire Service and Law Enforcement 05:06 What a Career as a Paramedic Actually Looks Like 06:12 Early Paramedic Training and the Manhattan Stories Nobody Forgets 07:18 How EMS Has Changed and Why It's Harder Than Ever 08:21 Paramedic vs Nurse — The Differences Nobody Talks About 09:44 How the Drug Crisis Changed Paramedic Work Forever 11:02 EMS Then vs Now — How the Opioid Epidemic Changed Everything 12:54 The Career Defining Moments That Changed How He Sees the Job 13:57 Why Paramedics and Firefighters Don't Get the Recognition They Deserve 15:07 Urban vs Rural EMS — The Quality Gap Nobody Discusses 17:17 Fire Service in Rural Areas and the Ambulance Access Problem 18:52 What It Takes to Become a Firefighter Today vs Then 20:16 The Training Education and Ongoing Learning Nobody Warns You About 22:23 The Biggest Challenges Facing New Firefighters Today 23:28 The Non Emergency Calls That Take Up More Time Than You Think 25:06 Holiday Hazards and the Thanksgiving Stories He'll Never Forget 27:29 How They Prioritize Calls and the Unusual Emergencies Nobody Expects 29:23 The Moments of Real Danger and What Command Leadership Really Looks Like 31:03 How Experienced Responders Predict Emergency Outcomes 32:13 The Most Common Calls and the Hidden Problem of Hoarding 34:34 Hoarding Obesity and the Unique Rescue Challenges Nobody Talks About 38:33 The Real Causes of House Fires and the Safety Culture That Could Prevent Them 40:31 How Modern Technology Is Changing Firefighting and Response Times 43:33 On the Scene — Incident Priorities and the Animal Rescues Nobody Expects 46:09 Coping With Tragedy — How First Responders Handle the Emotional Toll 51:10 How Mental Health Support for First Responders Has Finally Started to Change 54:28 Why There Is Never a Quiet Day in EMS — The Workload Reality 57:24 How Public Perception of First Responders Has Shifted 59:07 The Teamwork Between First Responders That Saves Lives 01:00:50 The Most Difficult Calls — Crashes and How Auto Technology Is Changing Everything 01:06:37 The Practical Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life in a Car Emergency 01:10:58 Holiday Emergencies — Fireworks Nightclubs and the Calls Nobody Plans For 01:14:50 The Unique Calls From Nightlife and What They Taught Him 01:20:26 How First Responders Are Adjusting to New and Changing Risks 01:26:39 Supporting Mental Health After Tragedy — What Actually Works 01:33:31 What It's Really Like Responding Inside Prisons and Institutions 01:37:37 Fire Safety in Prisons and Large Events — What Nobody Talks About 01:41:11 Mental Health Advocacy and the Long Road to Trauma Recovery 01:49:19 His Advice for New First Responders and How the System Needs to Change 01:51:31 Career Reflections — What 40 Years on the Front Lines Taught Him 01:54:10 Why He Embraced the Chaos and What It Gave Him 01:56:00 Final Thoughts — The Power of Change and What Comes Next _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' Gavin Cecchini discusses how his upbringing in a baseball family helped shape his life and career path towards becoming an MLB player.(3:50) Growing Up with Coach Parents and a Big League Brother(5:50) Playing in the LLWS(9:20) 18U National Team Experience(14:00) Being a 1st Round Pick(24:00) Value of Playing Short-Season(33:55) Transitioning to a Utility Role(41:30) Playing in the WBC(48:55) First Home Run off a Future Hall of Famer(57:40) Dealing with the Injury BugAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
Grief can feel incredibly isolating, and it's something our society still struggles to talk about openly. The full range of emotions, the unexpected reactions, the weight of it all. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we're leaning into the conversations that too often go unspoken.Stephanie Peirolo's story is one of both loss and resilience. After losing her father as a teenager, she battled substance use disorder. Years later, after finding recovery, she faced another unimaginable loss, her 19-year-old son.For months, Stephanie kept her story to herself. But over time, she found that sharing it became part of her healing. Today, she is a board-certified executive coach and writer, with a new book sharing her journey.In this episode, Peirolo opens up about her story, the parts of grief people rarely talk about, and how, after profound heartbreak, she's found a way to laugh and live fully again.Learn more and purchase Stephanie's book here. Listen to Stephanie's story on The Moth here. Related episodes:Growing Up with Grief: Emily's Siblings Open UpBroken Heart Syndrome: 4 Ways We GrieveCoping With Grief and Choosing Life After TragedySend us Fan MailBehind every number is a story of a life cut short, a family shattered, and a community devastated.They were...daughterssonsmothersfathersfriendswiveshusbandscousinsboyfriendsgirlfriends.They were More Than Just A Number. Support the showConnect with AngelaFollow Grieving Out LoudFollow Emily's HopeRead Angela's BlogSubscribe to Grieving Out Loud/Emily's Hope UpdatesSuggest a GuestFor more episodes and information, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage!Podcast producers:Casey Wonnenberg King & Kayli Fitz
Jorge Polanco started his career inside one of the most notorious jail systems in America — Rikers Island. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jorge breaks down what it was really like working inside Rikers as a correction officer, why he walked away after two years, and how that experience shaped the police officer he eventually became across Florida, Colorado and Texas. _____________________________________________ #RikersIsland #TrueCrime #LawEnforcement _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Early Life 01:19 Family Background and Work Ethic 02:14 Baseball Dreams & Growing Up in the Bronx 03:55 Teenage Influence and Choosing a Path 07:43 Discovering Law Enforcement 10:01 Starting in Corrections: Riker's Island Academy 12:13 First Days Inside Riker's Island 14:33 Experiences with Inmates & Managing Challenges 16:13 Mental Health & Family Impact 18:47 Temptations, Corruption & Integrity in Corrections 22:00 Learning the Hustle & Navigating the System 23:46 Officer Stories & Systemic Issues 26:16 Transitions, Family Struggles & Moving Forward 29:35 Becoming a Police Officer in Florida 31:40 Facing Discrimination and Professional Barriers 33:46 Social Media & Law Enforcement 36:50 Colorado & Different Policing Environments 39:28 Tough Cases & Feeling Powerless 41:21 Finding a Place in Texas Law Enforcement 42:10 Narcotics Detective & Personal Mission 44:20 Persistence, Setbacks & The Path to Success 47:10 Corrections Experience: Preparing for Policing 49:31 Differences Between Agencies & Career Transitions 52:30 Law Differences Across States 53:56 Murder Charges for Fentanyl Dealers 54:59 Personal Connection & Family Impact of Drugs 01:00:34 Parenthood, Family Stories & Personal Growth 01:07:01 Reflections, Goals & Role of Law Enforcement Today 01:09:03 Challenges of Policing in Modern Society 01:12:46 Therapy, Mental Health & Stress Management 01:15:41 Leaving Rikers & Lessons from Corrections 01:18:31 Memorable Inmates, Mental Health Units & Stories 01:21:29 Handling Retirement Across States 01:22:12 Policing in Texas & Drug Laws 01:24:26 Common Crimes & Domestic Violence 01:26:06 Adapting to New Regions & Reflections 01:27:32 Lessons Learned & Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Niko Moon stops by the studio and opens up about the life experiences that shaped his intentionally positive music. From trailer parks to writing country hits with Zac Brown, He shares the wild true story behind “Keep Me In Mind,” becoming a dad again, legally changing his name, and why success still doesn't guarantee happiness. There’s also a full-circle moment involving Zac Brown discovering him in a bar and how simplifying his life changed everything! We also share drama from the studio where our building might be on fire again??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Harriet Clark's novel, “The Hill,” is one of the most anticipated works of fiction of the year. It's a story of a girl growing up visiting her mother, who is serving a life sentence in prison for a politically motivated crime. And although “The Hill” is a work of fiction, it follows the contours of Clark's own life closely: her mother is Judy Clark, who drove a getaway car after a robbery in which two police officers and a security guard were killed. One of “The Hill” 's enthusiastic admirers is Rachel Aviv, a staff writer at The New Yorker. She spoke with Clark about the power of fiction, her mother's life story, and the power of narrative when thinking about how to confront carceral systems. Further reading: “Harriet Clark's Début Is a New Kind of Coming-of-Age Novel,” by James Wood “The Trial of Gisèle Pelicot's Rapists United France and Fractured Her Family,” by Rachel Aviv New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.