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Chris breaks down the backlash to Ring's Super Bowl “Search Party” ad, which aimed to help find lost pets but reignited privacy concerns over AI-powered neighborhood surveillance. He also explores the surge of AI-themed Super Bowl ads, Apple's delayed Siri overhaul, rising DDR5 RAM prices driven by AI demand, SpaceX's Crew-12 launch, and the record-breaking sale of a rare Pokémon card. -Want to be a Guest on a Podcast or YouTube Channel? Sign up for GuestMatch.Pro -Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Email Chris if you want to get in touch! Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes Get 1Password Full Summary – Main story — Ring Search Party: Chris summarizes Ring's first Super Bowl ad (viewed by “over 120 million”) which promoted “Search Party,” a feature that lets users upload a photo of a missing pet and alerts neighborhood Ring cameras if they spot it. He explains the ad was intended as wholesome but provoked fast backlash: viewers and privacy advocates (including the ACLU and lawmakers) warned the tech could be repurposed to track people. Chris recounts Ring's prior controversies (police partnerships, an FTC settlement in 2023 over employee access to videos) and says the ad brought those issues back into focus. He reports that four days after the ad, Amazon canceled a planned integration with Flock Safety (Amazon called it a resources-and-timing decision). He notes Search Party is opt-in for pets but emphasizes the potential scale of surveillance when aggregated across millions of Ring devices and that the underlying AI capability isn't going away. – Super Bowl AI ads and Anthropic vs. OpenAI: Chris says AI-related ads made up about 23% of Super Bowl commercials. He describes Anthropic's debut ads (titles like “betrayal, deception, treachery, and violation”) positioning Claude as ad-free for paying users and taking a shot at OpenAI's ad plans; Sam Altman criticized those ads as dishonest. He mentions Svedka ran a primarily AI-generated Super Bowl ad and that Anthropic saw a ~6.5% traffic jump and an ~11% rise in daily active users after the game. Chris frames the ads as a sign the AI assistant wars have moved to mainstream consumer marketing and raises the question of whether AI assistants will be ad-supported or paid/ad-free. – Sponsor spot: A lengthy GoDaddy sponsorship read with pricing and offers: economy hosting $6.99/month for a year with free domain, email, and SSL; WordPress hosting $12.99/month with same inclusions; domain names $11.99; GoDaddy website builder offers a 30-day free trial for certain plans. Chris urges listeners to use the provided promo links to support the show. – Apple March 4 event and Siri delay: Chris reports Apple confirmed a March 4 product launch (iPhone 17e, MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max, an 8th-gen iPad Air and a 12th-gen iPad). He says the AI-powered Siri overhaul planned for iOS 26.4 hit testing snags and some features were pushed to iOS 26.5 in May and iOS 27 in September. He notes Apple claims Siri improvements are still coming in 2026 but have been repeatedly delayed, and frames Apple as focusing on hardware and on-device processing. – DDR5 RAM price surge: Chris covers a global memory shortage driven by AI data-center demand. He explains manufacturers shifted production to high-bandwidth AI memory with much higher margins, reducing consumer DDR supply and forcing adoption of DDR5. He gives figures: DDR5 64 GB kits rose from around $200 in mid-2025 to over $1,000 (a ~300% increase across six months, with another ~50% spike in the last month). He says inventories have fallen to about eight weeks and analysts don't expect meaningful relief until late 2027 or 2028. He warns PC builders and buyers to brace for higher upgrade and system prices. – SpaceX Crew-12 launch: Chris recounts NASA Crew-12 as a replacement following an earlier medical evacuation that left ISS short-staffed. He reports SpaceX launched four astronauts on Feb. 13 aboard a Falcon 9 with the Dragon capsule Freedom (liftoff at 5:15 AM EST) and docked on Valentine's Day. Crew named: NASA commander Jessica Mayer, NASA pilot Jack Hathaway, ESA mission specialist Sophie Adadott, and Russian cosmonaut Andrei (Andrei Fedoo/Fedu — host stumbles on the name). The mission is planned for eight months; the Falcon 9 first stage landed back at pad 40. Chris frames the launch as good news and notes ongoing reliance on SpaceX. – Pokémon card/collectibles auction: Chris discusses a record trading-card sale. He refers to Logan Paul and the Pikachu Illustrator card (one of 39 ever made). He mentions earlier reports of card sales (at first saying a card sold for “like six and a half million dollars,” then later saying Logan Paul sold one for “sixteen point five million dollars”) and then details a live auction via Golden in which the card sold for “sixty million four hundred ninety two thousand dollars,” called a new Guinness World Record for the most expensive trading card sold at auction. Chris notes Logan Paul bought his PSA 10 card in 2021 for $5.2M, the auction had about 97 bids, and the buyer was venture capitalist Adrien Scaramucci (who had the card placed on a $75,000 diamond necklace). Chris comments on collectors vs. investors, how wealthy buyers and influencers can drive pricing, and cautions that most fans shouldn't expect to find such returns. Show Links Ring Search Party – Official Feature Page Ring Super Bowl Ad Sparks Privacy Backlash Super Bowl 60 AI Ads: Anthropic, Svedka, and the AI Marketing Push SpaceX Launches NASA Crew-12 to the ISS Apple Confirms March 4 Event — Cheaper iPhone Expected DDR5 RAM Prices Surge Over 300% Amid AI Demand Logan Paul Pokémon Card Sets Record at Auction The post Ring Search Party Sparks Privacy Backlash #1858 appeared first on Geek News Central.
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Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - The CTP for Caterpillar announced - DOD - Disrupter Disrupters - China markets reopening after Lunar New Year - Mexico Cartel Wars (Jalisco) Markets - Mortgage Rates - looking good! - Tariffs found illegal - that is not stopping anything - Refunds requested for the illegal tariffs - Monday's big drop and AI taking a bite out of stock prices Tariffs - First, who actually knows what is going on. 100% chaos - Supreme court ruled illegal (6-3) - 10% flat across all countries immediately added - Wait a day and make that 15% - FedEx seeks refund for illegal IEEPA tariffs imposed by Trump after the Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs exceeded authority - Numerous lawsuits expected for IEEPA tariff refunds - Apple has spent more than $3 billion on tariffs since President Donald Trump enacted his trade policies. What about that? (HOW TO FIGURE OUT WHO GETS THE REFUND) --- Estimate that $175B tariffs have been collected alreay - A group of 22 U.S. Senate Democrats on Monday introduced legislation that would require President Donald Trump's administration to fully refund within 180 days all of the revenue, with interest, collected from tariffs struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. - The legislation would require the Customs and Border Protection agency, which collects tariffs at U.S. ports of entry, to prioritize small businesses. - The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 a.m. EST (0501 GMT) on Tuesday Stop The Presses - After years of JCD's rants....... - Apple will soon introduce MacBooks with touch screens - Apple Inc.'s initial touch Macs will have the Dynamic Island at the center top of the display and OLED screen technology. The new MacBook Pro models will have a refreshed, dynamic user interface that can shift between being optimized for touch or point-and-click input. Europe Reacts - "The current situation is not conducive to delivering 'fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial' transatlantic trade and investment, as agreed to by both sides" in the joint statement setting out the terms of last year's trade agreement, the Commission said. "A deal is a deal." - All active discussions are halted on any USA/Europe trade deal The Potential Winners - Brazil and China may be the winners here - Chinese President Xi Jinping has a boost in bargaining power after the US Supreme Court invalidated Donald Trump's broad emergency tariffs, a key point of leverage over China. - The removal of tariff threats will make it harder for Trump to press Xi for larger purchases of certain products and leaves him without a key weapon to strike back if Chinese negotiators make fresh demands. - Xi's team will likely push harder for access to advanced semiconductors, the removal of trade restrictions on Chinese companies, and reduced US support for self-ruled Taiwan, according to Wu Xinbo, director at Fudan University's Center for American Studies. NVDA Earnings - NVIDIA drops its fiscal Q4 2026 (ended Jan 2025) results tomorrow—another make-or-break moment for the AI trade. - The bar is sky-high after years of blowout beats, but whispers of "peak AI" and slowing growth momentum have investors on edge. --- Consensus Expectations : ----Revenue: ~$65.6–$66.1 billion (up ~67–68% YoY from last year's ~$39B; guided $65B ±2% in prior report) ------EPS (adjusted/non-GAAP): ~$1.50–$1.53 (up ~70–72% YoY from $0.89). --------Gross margins: Targeting ~75% non-GAAP (holding strong despite supply chain noise). -----------Key driver: Data Center segment expected to crush ~$58–$60B, fueled by Blackwell ramp and hyperscaler spend. Home Depot Earnings - The home-improvement retailer gained 2.7% after posting fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.72 per share on revenues of $38.20 billion. - That exceeded the per-share earnings of $2.54 on revenues of $38.12 billion expected by analysts polled by LSEG. AMD News - The semiconductor maker rose about 11% after it inked a multiyear deal with Meta to lend up to 6 gigawatts of its graphics processing units to artificial intelligence data centers. - The cost of the deal is unclear, but the companies' agreement includes a a performance-based warrant that could amount to up to 160 million of AMD shares, according to a statement dated Tuesday. - Meta has committed to deploying up to 6 gigawatts (GW) of AMD's Instinct GPUs (high-end graphics processing units optimized for AI workloads) to power its massive AI data centers. - Analysts estimate the GPU portion alone could be worth $60–$100+ billion over 5+ years Mortgage Rates - The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 5.99% on Monday, according to Mortgage News Daily, matching its lowest levels since 2022. - Last year at this time the rate was 6.89%. - A buyer putting 20% down on the median priced home, about $400,000 according to the National Association of Realtors, would have a monthly payment of $1,916 for the principal and interest. One year ago, that payment would have been $2,105, a difference of $189. Life Insurance Record - Manulife Financial Corp. sold a $300 million life insurance policy in Singapore, topping what Guinness World Records certified as the most valuable policy ever issued. - The policy surpasses the previous record of $250 million, set by HSBC Life in Hong Kong in 2024. Manulife said in a statement Tuesday that the deal reflects growing demand from ultra-wealthy clients to preserve their assets. - In Singapore over the past 12 months, Manulife has issued 25 individual policies each worth more than $50 million. Bitcoin Rout - Gemini said it was axing as much as a quarter of its staff and exiting the UK, European Union and Australia entirely. - This week, it parted with its chief operating officer, chief financial officer and chief legal officer, all in a single day. - Its stock has fallen more than 80% from a post-listing high last year, collapsing its market value from a peak of almost $4 billion to under $700 million. Over the Greenland - USA sending a "hospital ship" over - Trump's post on the ship came hours after Denmark's Joint Arctic Command said it had evacuated a crew member who required urgent medical treatment from a U.S. submarine in Greenlandic waters, seven nautical miles outside of Greenland's capital, Nuuk. - Greenland said thanks but no thanks So Long! - U.S. investors are pulling money out of their own stock market at the fastest pace in at least 16 years as Big Tech returns fade and better-performing overseas markets look more attractive. - In the last six months, U.S.-domiciled investors have pulled some $75 billion from U.S. equity products, with $52 billion flowing out since the start of 2026 alone, the most in the first eight weeks of the year since at least 2010 AI Disruption - DOD (Disruption of Disrupters) - CrowdStrike -9.8% and other cybersecurity names under heavy pressure again as AI disruption fears build following Anthropic's Claude Code release - - Cybersecurity stocks are under broad pressure today, extending recent weakness following Friday's launch of Claude Code Security by Anthropic. Claude Code Security scans codebases for vulnerabilities and suggests software patches for human review, fueling a narrative that AI platforms may be moving more quickly into parts of the security workflow than investors had previously expected. For cybersecurity, that raises concern around the forward demand outlook and competitive positioning, particularly in areas tied to application security, cloud security, identity workflows, and security operations automation, where AI-native tools could start to narrow perceived differentiation. - The move suggests investors are still sorting through the implications for product overlap, pricing power, and competitive positioning as AI capabilities evolve quickly. - IBM shares dropping toward lows of the session; attributed to news that Claude can automate cobol modernization COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a high-level, English-like programming language created in 1959 for business, finance, and administrative data processing. It is renowned for its verbosity, readability, and reliability, processing massive amounts of transactions on mainframe systems,, notes NetCom Learning and IBM. Despite being decades old, it remains critical in banking, insurance, and government sectors. - It is estimated that 70-80% of the world's business transactions are processed by COBOL Grok's Prediction about Future of OpenAi/ChatGPT Scenario Likelihood (My Estimate) Key Factors Outcome for OpenAI/ChatGPT Thriving Leader Medium (40%) Sustained breakthroughs, partnerships (e.g., Microsoft), regulatory wins OpenAI as AI giant; ChatGPT as ecosystem hub for agents/robots Evolved Survivor High (50%) Adaptation to agents/hardware; mergers Exists but rebranded; ChatGPT integrated into daily life tools Decline/Acquisition Low (10%) Overcompetition, funding collapse Absorbed or legacy; ChatGPT commoditized or obsolete Quick check on Europe Shares - European company earnings growth is picking up this reporting season against a tentatively improving economic backdrop, but wary investors are demanding more than solid results to justify sky-high valuations. - Companies representing 57% of Europe's market capitalization have reported so far, achieving average earnings growth of 3.9% in the fourth quarter, ahead of estimates for a final result of a contraction of 1.1% --- That is a big differential.... +3.9 vs -1.1 Iran Talks - News over the weekend that Iran will look to discuss a variety of items and potentially get a deal.... energy, mining and aircraft - Best guess: Iran will string us along like Russia is doing and we will say we have some kind of bogus deal. --- There is some talk of US "going in" as we are building military presence. Supposedly there are some saying it could be a multi-week incursion. - What is the plan - Regime change? What is this? - A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Americans can't sue the U.S. Postal Service, even when employees deliberately refuse to deliver mail. - By a 5-4 vote, the justices ruled against a Texas landlord, Lebene Konan, who alleges her mail was intentionally withheld for two years. Konan, who is Black, claims racial prejudice played a role in postal employees' actions. - Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for a majority of five conservative justices, said the federal law that generally shields the Postal Service from lawsuits over missing, lost and undelivered mail includes “the intentional nondelivery of mail.” - So can ballots just be thrown in garbage for mail-ins for one party that will throw out another party's? Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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After Katelyn saw a post about a man completing a Hyrox ,she knew she needed to reach out to interview him! Anthony Bryan is a ParaAthlete that has conquered Guiness World Records, the adaptive CrossFit Games, the London Marathon, the ParaOlympics trials and most recently multiple Hyrox events. Hear his story, his mindset for overcoming obstacles and how he is impacting the world around him! Be sure to follow his journey on Instagram as he continues to defy odds and inspire people around the world! Start – 6:09 – Intro 6:09 – 15:23 – Quick News 15:23 – 16:33 – Content Preface 16:33 – 1:06:35 - Interview with Anthony Bryan 1:06:35 – End – Outro Next weekend we will be hearing more about the Teddy Bear Crawl Foundation! ____ News Stories: New England OCR Expo Out of Shape Olympics Nikki Coccia Badwater 135 Spartan Elite License Nuclear Phoenix Team Ending Spartan National Series Prize Money France Spartan Team Switzerland Spartan Team German Spartan Team Austria Spartan Team Spain Spartan Team Italian Spartan Team Portugal Spartan Team United Kingdom Spartan Team Spartan Kid's European Championship Spartan Kid's World Championship Medal Truestart Coffee and Tough Mudder Europe Partnership Lisa Burns Pregnancy Interactive Tour Secret Link Puppets Backstage Secret Link Swim Beating Secret Link Mother Dance Secret Link Brown's Logo Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 222. Matt Kempson on Tactical Games, Hyrox, Power Belly, and More! 266. Cole Schwartz on Hyrox, Hawaii, and More! 280. Kris Rugloski on Hyrox World Championships and Spartan Big Bear! ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest
Kat Matthews joins Ben Sheppard on the RunThrough Podcast to share her remarkable journey from serving as a physiotherapist in the British Army to becoming one of the world's top Ironman triathletes.Kat is the IRONMAN Pro Series Champion for 2024 and 2025, a three-time Ironman World Championship runner-up, and has twice finished second at the 70.3 World Championships. With a personal best of 8 hours and 5 minutes
In this episode of the Your Golf Performance Podcast, I sit down with PGA Master Professional Christopher Smith — a 3-time Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest Top Instructor, and Guinness World Record holder in Speedgolf. With nearly four decades of coaching experience, Christopher shares how his philosophy has evolved and why most golfers are practicing the wrong way. We dive into block vs random practice, how to structure training if you only have three hours a week, and what truly separates elite performers from the pack — from juniors right through to the Rory's and Scottie's of the world. We also explore what Speedgolf taught him about scoring, rhythm, and decision-making — and how traditional golfers can benefit from it. If you're serious about improving, coaching, or developing junior players, this episode is packed with insight.We thank Titleist - The number 1 brand in golf for their continued support of the YGP Podcast!
The Dave Matthews Band continues its eco-friendly initiatives with a new tour aiming to plant another million trees globally. A Mountain Gorilla family in Congo celebrates the rare birth of twins, raising their population to 59 members. A new braille label printer, the mnemonica dot, is introduced to assist the visually impaired. Swedish soccer enthusiast, Daniel, breaks the Guinness World Record by juggling a soccer ball for over 28 hours. Finally, in Northern Ireland, a truck mishap leads to the rescue of thousands of crabs, preventing a significant seafood loss.John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari chats with Alessandra Catanese, CEO of Smosh, to discuss the brand's evolution from a single website to a major force in the creator economy. She shares Smosh's mission to create comedy rooted in friendship, reflects on milestone achievements - including Guinness World Records and awards - and highlights the power of community in shaping content. Alessandra also explores the merging of traditional and digital media, how Smosh is investing in premium content, and how she balances creative freedom with business strategy to keep the brand relevant in a fast-moving industry.
Former UFC Champion Cain Velasquez was released from prison over the weekend and reunited with his family to the sweet sounds of a LIVE mariachi band. Plus, Michael Jordan wins another Championship but this time, it has nothing to do with the NBA despite the All Star game taking place. And, Logan Paul sets a Guinness World Record in the trading card collectables space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Becca Rugemer, Director of Marketing for IceFest, joins the show to preview this year's highly anticipated winter celebration. She shares details on the massive 714-foot Ice Carousel, how the team successfully brings the engineering feat to life, and whether organizers have their sights set on a future Guinness World Record attempt. Becca also highlights the many family-friendly activities planned throughout the event, from interactive winter attractions to entertainment designed for all ages, making IceFest a can't-miss experience for the entire community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comWriter, speaker, and weight-inclusive health/fitness professional Ragen Chastain joins us to discuss the potential side effects and other downsides of using GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic and its ilk) for weight loss, the massive influence the manufacturers of these drugs are having on the public discourse about them, why the media don't often report on these conflicts of interest, how drugmakers have co-opted talking points about weight stigma and weight cycling, how opposition to these drugs in some integrative- and functional-medicine spaces still perpetuates stigmatizing ideas about body size, and more. Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to rethinkingwellness.substack.com. Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, researcher, Board Certified Patient Advocate, multi-certified health and fitness professional, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, health, and healthcare. Utilizing her background in research methods and statistics, Ragen has brought her signature mix of humor and hard facts to healthcare, corporate, conference, and college audiences from Kaiser Permanente and the Diabetes Education Specialists National Conference, to Amazon and Google, to Dartmouth, Cal Tech and canfitpro. Author of the Weight and Healthcare newsletter, the book Fat: The Owner's Manual, co-author of HAES Health Sheets, and editor of the anthology The Politics of Size, Ragen is frequently featured as an expert in print, radio, television, and documentary film. In her free time, Ragen is a national dance champion, triathlete, and marathoner who holds the Guinness World Record for Heaviest Woman to Complete a Marathon. Ragen lives in Oregon with her fiancée Julianne and a rotating cast of foster dogs.If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it!Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.
Le point sur la découverte du plus long serpent sauvage du monde. An update on the discovery of the world's longest wild snake.Il s'agit d'un python réticulé femelle qui vient de battre un record incroyable en Indonésie, celui du plus long serpent jamais mesuré dans la nature. It is a female reticulated python that has just broken an incredible record in Indonesia, that of the longest snake ever measured in the wild.Et vous allez voir cette découverte dépasse de loin les simples chiffres. And as you will see, this discovery goes far beyond mere numbers.Ce serpent c'est une femelle, baptisée Ibu Barone, trouvée sur l'île de Sulawesi. This snake is a female, named Ibu Barone, found on the island of Sulawesi.Sa taille, et bien le Guinness World Records vient de l'officialiser. Her size, well, the Guinness World Records has just made it official.7 mètres 22 pour 96 kilos, c'est juste énorme. 7.22 meters for 96 kilos, it's just enormous.Et le plus fou, c'est que la mesure a été faite sans anesthésie pour ne pas mettre l'animal en danger. And the craziest part is that the measurement was taken without anesthesia so as not to put the animal in danger.Attention on parle d'un spécimen sauvage, le record précédent il datait quand même de 1999. Keep in mind we're talking about a wild specimen; the previous record actually dated back to 1999.Pour vous donner une idée, le record absolu c'est Medusa, un python en captivité aux États-Unis, mais dans la nature, la nouvelle reine c'est Ibu Barone. To give you an idea, the absolute record is Medusa, a python in captivity in the United States, but in the wild, the new queen is Ibu Barone.Enfin et c'est peut-être le plus important, l'enjeu de la conservation. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the issue of conservation.Là-bas, les grands pythons comme elle sont souvent tués. Over there, large pythons like her are often killed.Pourquoi ? Parce qu'ils s'approchent des habitations, menaçant le bétail, et ce conflit s'aggrave avec la réduction de leur habitat. Why? Because they approach homes, threatening livestock, and this conflict is worsening with the reduction of their habitat.Ce record met donc un coup de projecteur sur un vrai défi : comment mieux protéger ces géants ? This record thus puts the spotlight on a real challenge: how to better protect these giants? Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Olga Kazarina is an award-winning EdTech Specialist, ISTE+ASCD Community Leader, and Google Certified Trainer, Coach, GEG Leader, AI Fellow, and Educator with over a decade of international experience.From beginning her journey as a classroom teacher in Chile to her current role as Customer Success Manager and Community Builder at Genially, Olga has been a passionate advocate for empowering educators across the world.Her expertise shines in:✨ Strategic & ethical integration of Generative AI✨ Building educator communities✨ Fostering computational thinking in young learnersA recipient of the ISTE 20 to Watch Award, Olga also played a key role in the Guinness World Records breaking Capacita+ Google Cloud AI event a testament to her global impact.
Send a textThis week on Greenfield's Finest, the crew recaps the Seahawks taking down the Patriots 29–13 in the Super Bowl and debates whether anyone is still watching the Winter Olympics. The Pittsburgh Scanner was quiet, so it basically turned into Gary's personal therapy session via voicemail — and the guys are begging for more callers to step up.Then it's time for Corndick of the Week, and somehow things escalate fast: a woman who liquefies her meals and snorts them, aggressive Wisconsin turkeys terrorizing a neighborhood, and a Maryland paramedic allegedly turning his workplace into a crime scene of bodily fluid.Brother in Arms brings some redemption with a die-hard NFL fan breaking two Guinness World Records, a long-lost class ring returned after 44 years, a guy making $32K a year scooping dog poop, and an 86-year-old Englishman fined for spitting out a leaf — who responded by calling an officer a “silly boy.”Plus: Gear Grinders and a round of “What Would Greenfield Do?” featuring gold bars, kidney-stone diamonds, public reading rules, and some wildly unfortunate anatomy hypotheticals.Upcoming Butler Street Derby Comedy Show:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/butler-st-derby-comedy-spectacular-5-tickets-1982559778667?aff=ebdssbdestsearchSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media https://www.lanemediapgh.com/
A Naperville nonprofit is officially in the record books after organizing what Guinness World Records confirmed as the largest simultaneous pickleball lesson.
A Naperville nonprofit is officially in the record books after organizing what Guinness World Records confirmed as the largest simultaneous pickleball lesson.
Hi friends, I'm Scott and this is What a Weird Week, a look at the odd, interesting, strange, fun and weird stories that made news this week. See bottom of shownotes page for a transcript of the podcast episode. To Subscribe/ get in touch/ other/ see www.shownotes.page. Thanks for rating and reviewing along with subscribing!These are the shownotes for Season 7, Ep 7 first published Feb 13, 2026. 10 Man Breaks Allegedly Breaks Into Pizza Place, Cooks Pizza for Customers. https://people.com/former-little-caesars-employee-arrested-allegedly-breaking-in-selling-pizzas-11900047 9 Claw Machine Kid https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/toddler-climbs-into-claw-machine-at-soccerdome-in-webster-groves/ 8 During a boxing match at Madison Square Garden, heavyweight Jarrell Miller's toupee came loose https://news.sky.com/story/boxer-loses-hairpiece-in-the-ring-and-blames-mothers-shampoo-13501837 7 A 23-foot, 8-inch reticulated python discovered in Indonesia has been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the longest wild snake ever formally measured https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/05/indonesia-Guinness-World-Records-longest-snake/8411770312850/ 6 A Colorado woman captured video of a rare weather phenomenon known as a "snownado" or "snow devil"https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/06/snow-devil-Divide-Colorado/2181770394710/ 5 Five ice skaters were rescued by Vermont State Police and the U.S. Coast Guard after the ice sheet they were on broke away from the shore of Lake Champlain https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/06/Lake-Champlain-drifting-ice-skaters-rescue/9801770396901/ 4 Texas man folds 250 functional paper planes, world reacts. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2026/02/09/Guinness-World-Records-paper-planes-one-hour/2351770657444/ 3 Twelve-year-old nabs Guinness Record for nuclear fusion. Also of note, Aiden has been working on this for four years... so like, since he was ~8 years old?! https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/young-dallas-scientist-builds-nuclear-fusion-machine-eyes-guinness-record/3981178/2 Love Stinks! ("Dollars for Dung") https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/got-an-ex-this-zoo-lets-you-name-animal-poop-after-them-for-5-on-valentines-day/articleshow/128209831.cms 1 (tie) Weird Valentine's 2026https://www.fastcasual.com/blogs/6-ways-restaurants-are-making-valentines-day-wonderfuly-weird-in-2026/
A Naperville nonprofit is officially in the record books after organizing what Guinness World Records confirmed as the largest simultaneous pickleball lesson.
This week on Hysteria 51, we're pinballing between cartoon conspiracy corners and a middle-schooler casually building the future in his garage.First up: Simpsons sleuths are doing what Simpsons sleuths do, pausing a 25-year-old episode like it's the Zapruder film and claiming it “predicted” the Epstein scandal. The episode in question (Season 12's “The Computer Wore Menace Shoes”) features Homer stumbling into a creepy-island situation, and the internet has been connecting dots with the enthusiasm of a caffeinated detective with no bedtime. We'll break down what the episode actually shows, what people are claiming, and why “The Simpsons predicted it” has become its own paranormal phenomenon. Then we hard cut to Dallas, where a 12-year-old has reportedly achieved nuclear fusion with a homebuilt setup and is aiming for a Guinness World Records title. Yes, at 12, some kids are mastering long division, and this one is out here speedrunning the sun. We'll talk what “fusion” means in this context, why it's a big deal, and how close he is to beating the current Guinness record. So buckle in for an episode loaded with Simpsons theories, weird news whiplash, Epstein-adjacent internet speculation, and kid-genius nuclear fusion. One story screams “someone call the FBI,” the other screams “someone call the science fair,” and somehow they both end up right here.Links & Resources
BNI now holds the Guinness World Record for the most people attending a speed networking event: 1108 BNI members, 20,000 rounds, 90 minutes.
Brian Fowler recently set a Guinness World Record by attending 56 NFL games in a single season, we discussed it on the Odd News last week, and Brian joins us today.
Swedish researchers found an association between high fat dairy consumption and a lower risk of dementia. Joseph, a German man, broke his own Guinness World Record with an 11,000 snow globe collection. Japanese scientists are conducting clinical trials on artificial blood, potentially reducing blood shortages by 2030. Peay, an escaped hornbill, was safely returned to a California zoo. Lastly, a 92-year-old Japanese grandmother won an eSports Tekken tournament featuring senior citizens.John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
In this episode we discuss the new "Supergirl" movie promo featuring baby Krypto, Ramin Djawadi being replaced by Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) as the "Supergirl" composer, the jaw-dropping private sale of a "Batman #1" and "Superman #1" for a combined $13 million, the new DC 90th anniversary popcorn bucket tins now available at AMC Theatres, Michigan town's ambitious plan to break the Guinness World Record for the most people dressed as Superman, your favorite animated version of Jimmy Olsen, and much more.
Author Margaret Atwood talks with Jon Wertheim about her dystopian classic, "The Handmaid's Tale", and why she thinks it became a cultural touchstone. Salman Rushdie came to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knew: by writing about it in his book, "Knife". He detailed the experience in his first television interview following the attack, when he sat down with Anderson Cooper in 2024. Correspondent Cecilia Vega takes us behind the scenes of the Guinness World Records to reveal a rigorous auditing system—one that proves that, as impossible as the feats may seem, every one is real. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Brian Fowler calls into the show to talk about setting two Guinness World Records this NFL season, and they're impressive. He attended 56 games, breaking the record for most NFL games in a single season. He also visited all 30 NFL stadiums in just 72 days, 20 hours, and 56 minutes, beating the previous record by about two days. We also find out what it was like to be at the Big Game and MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oscar Scafidi is a schoolteacher turned explorer specializing in Africa. Oscar joins today's episode to share his expedition to kayak Madagascar's Mangok River from source to sea. Oscar describes the months of planning, the grueling approach to the source, and the challenges of navigating largely unexplored river sections. Today's episode covers heavy portages, unpredictable terrain, local guides and communities, wildlife encounters (lemurs, crocodiles and more), and the logistics of carrying a Klepper folding kayak. Oscar also discusses the Guinness World Record process, fundraising for the charity Our Kids, Our Future Madagascar, and his related book and documentary. Kayaking the Mangoky (Amazon) Kayaking the Mangoky (YouTube) KayakingtheMangoky.com Kayaking the Kwanza (YouTube) Kayaking the Kwanza (Amazon) Klepper Mangoky River Remove River Expeditions Our kids our future Madagascar
A teacher in Michigan is now a Guinness World Record holder for her long career....67 years teaching English! She's 90! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/teacher-earns-guinness-world-record-lfor-her-ong-career/
#207 - One phone call redirected a life. When Matt Harmody's father entered emergent dialysis, Matt saw both the power and the limits of modern medicine—and it set him on a path from corporate engineer to emergency physician, living kidney donor, and advocate who ties purpose to action in unforgettable ways. We trace that journey from the earliest signs of kidney disease to a courageous decision to donate to a stranger, and then to the mountains where advocacy turns into motion: Kilimanjaro with a team of donors and a Guinness World Record campaign to reach the highest point in all 50 states in 41 days.We dig into the realities few people see: why hypertension and diabetes quietly erode kidney function, how dialysis extends life but extracts a heavy toll, and why living donor kidneys typically last longer and require fewer medications. Matt explains today's safeguards for donors—rigorous screening, prioritization if a donor ever needs a kidney, wage and travel protections, and even voucher programs to help family members in the future—so the decision rests on facts, not fear. He also shares the practical side of life post-donation: smarter hydration, avoiding NSAIDs, and the surprising truth that donors routinely return to high performance across endurance and strength sports.Then comes the adventure. Starting with Denali's brutal cold and thin air, the team navigated storms, snow-choked trailheads, RV logistics, and a thousand tiny delays that can sabotage a long project. Strategy shifts, reroutes, and relentless teamwork kept the mission alive, each summit doubling as a platform to raise awareness for living kidney donation. Along the way, trailhead reunions with donors and recipients, hot meals from strangers, and stories from dialysis patients stitched community into every mile.If you've wondered what it really takes to donate, or how purpose can reshape a career and redefine adventure, this story will stay with you. Hear the science, the safeguards, and the soul of a movement that saves lives—then consider sharing this episode with someone who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what moment moved you most?To learn more about Matt Harmody and to get a copy of his book, Ascending America, check out his website www.mattharmodymd.com and you can also see some posts regarding the record breaking feat of peaking in every state by following checking out Instagram @50k50ss.To learn more about the Human Adventure and see some clips and stories from me check out my Instagram page @humanadventurepod.
Horses and bears and racoons oh my! Jane's Stuffs: https://linktr.ee/janeiac Jane's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/StonedMonkeyRadio/posts Humans Holler Patreon: https://patreon.com/humanshollerAlice's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/icecreamwitch_Alice's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/icecreamwitch.bsky.socialStories UsedAlicehttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/11/JFK-Airport-New-York-escaped-horse/9831765470077/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/09/National-Highways-abandoned-items-boat-fair-ride/9611765294186/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/05/Guinness-World-Records-fastest-garden-shed/2511764952892/ Janehttps://www.positive.news/society/flat-pack-washing-machine-spins-a-fairer-future/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/2-bears-figure-out-how-to-make-a-see-saw-in-playful-moment-caught-on-video-watch/Laurenhttps://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/12/drunk-raccoon-serial-burglar-Hanover-County-Virginia/8281765555782/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/12/Sarasota-County-7-Eleven-alligator-Florida/5091765563028/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/08/bear-wanders-into-Gatlinburg-Christmas-parade/9711765219288/
Sign up for Audible, using our affiliate link! When you sign up for Audible you will be helping out our podcast, and the “Terry goat fund.” When you sign up, your first month is free. After that it becomes $15 every month. You can unsubscribe at any time. Each month you will get one token for an audible book, and some really great prices and discounts on titles that you want to add to your library. Quick recap The meeting began with casual conversation among the hosts about personal updates and experiences, including discussion of an outdoor security camera and recent news stories. The group then covered various unusual news items, ranging from celebrity secrets to animal stories, before transitioning to a religious quiz about the Bible. The conversation ended with discussions about visual impairment services and listener feedback, including a humorous golf-related story and encouragement for listeners to spread the word about the podcast. Summary The podcast episode features Keith, Terry, and Jill discussing recent updates and personal anecdotes. Keith mentions his scrambled notes and reflects on Groundhog Day, while Terry shares his experience with new glasses, noting challenges with their fit due to “free matter for the blind” shipping. Jill comments on the weather implications of Groundhog Day and mentions Terry’s completion of a book in the Eve Dallas series. The group discussed a new outdoor security camera that Keith had mounted on his house. They talked about its features, including night vision, a 360-degree rotation, and a two-way speaker. Keith mentioned that the camera alerts him when it detects movement and can take pictures or videos. News of the Week Terry shared stories about a retired CBS News anchor in Philadelphia, Jim Donovan, who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of socks, with 1,531 unique pairs. Jill discussed a 2-year-old pool prodigy who has been making impressive trick shots, including a double-potted snooker and a bank shot, much to his father’s delight. Keith shared a new story about Macaulay Culkin’s secret identity as Kevin from Home Alone, which he keeps from his children to preserve the movie’s magic. They also talked about a viral story about frowning horse dolls in China, which became popular due to a factory error that made the horses appear sad. Terry mentioned that the dolls were selling well, with orders reaching tens of thousands and reaching as far as South Africa. Jill shared a story about a raccoon that was found inside a car shipped from the United States to Belarus, leading to discussions about the animal’s care and potential relocation. Keith then presented a story about a rare pregnancy case where a baby boy named Ryu was born outside the uterus, hidden by a large ovarian cyst. Terry concluded the news segment with a lighthearted story about a miniature donkey named Dolly Parton that escaped from its Michigan farm but was later returned safely. Jill's Trivia Quiz Jill presented a religious quiz about the Bible, which Keith and Terry participated in. They discussed various topics related to the Old Testament, including creation, the story of Esther, and the departure of the Israelites. Keith mentioned that the quiz was quick and easy. Terry's Top 10 List Hey! Where's Terry's top 10 list? I knew he did one, but our AI companion must've fallen asleep and didn't write anything about it. Anchor Topic The group then moved on to discuss the Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) and the challenges faced by individuals who are newly blind. They touched on the importance of communication and the need for support groups. Keith also mentioned an upcoming MCAB meeting. Email and Final Thoughts The conversation ended with a discussion about listener emails, including a humorous story about a man who was a golf enthusiast. Keith followed it by another one about a girl taking her dog for a walk. The hosts shared some light-hearted jokes and wrapped up the show by encouraging listeners to tell their friends about the podcast and provide feedback. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don't hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com E5uw47yw6
Hump day is here and we're looking at another high in the mid-20's today. Likely going to be in the upper 30's by tomorrow. Jean's final day in the studio this week as she's off on Thursday & Friday. In the news this morning, Minute Maid announced that they are discontinuing their canned & frozen juices after EIGHTY years, the latest on the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom, more legislation introduced in Wisconsin for the legalization of marijuana, and the famous bald eagles in CA unfortunately lost two eggs. In sports, the Bucks finally got a win last night over the Bulls, the Badgers play at home against Indiana on Saturday morning, no trade for Giannis just yet but James Harden is on the move, the results of last night's Pro Bowl, and Robert Kraft…much like Bill Belichick, won't be getting into the Hall of Fame this year. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed the possibility that Ozzfest returns in 2027! And if you've always wanted to own a home made famous by a TV show, you're in luck! The house from "Breaking Bad" just got a major price-slash! Also, it looks like we're getting some new episodes of MST3K thanks to a VERY successful crowd-funding campaign. Elsewhere in sports, the College Football Playoff schedule for the next two years gets released with some noticeable changes, the American flag-bearers at the Olympics get named, and Lindsey Vonn is planning on competing in Milan despite having suffered some major damage to her left knee. And speaking of the Olympics, our favorite event at the upcoming Winter games is apparently snowboarding. Cool story about a teacher in Michigan who just set a Guinness World Record for the "longest career as a language teacher". What are some etiquette tips that we should all know? We talked about the moment we realized we weren't young anymore. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new beer brewed with an extremely bizarre ingredient, a moron in Massachusetts who tried to melt ice on his roof with a blowtorch, a guy in Indy who robbed a Taco Bell with some pruning shears, a #FloridaWoman who's in trouble after her kid showed up to kindergarten with a gun in their backpack, a deer that crashed through a living-room window of a home in #Florida, and a cop that went above & beyond to catch a stolen-bike suspect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if getting healthier didn't require more willpower, more tracking, or more "optimizing"… but less? Kwame Terra and I dig into what the world's longest-living communities actually do differently — and spoiler: it's not VO2 max tests, cold plunges, or biohacking spreadsheets. It's walking, connection, and movement that's baked into daily life. Kwame shares how he's building community-based fitness experiences that feel social and automatic instead of like another chore on your to-do list, and why representation matters in wellness spaces. His new app is built specifically for Black communities, addressing the gaps in access, representation, and culturally relevant support that mainstream fitness platforms often miss. We also talk about the story behind his wild goal of hitting two million steps in a month (and going after a Guinness World Record while he's at it).
In today's podcast episode we are speaking with Chris Avery on the importance of faith, resilience, and living a Spirit led life. Chris Avery sets out to run the perimeter of the United States in the year 2027 making him a Guinness World Record holder for most consecutive ultra-marathons ran by a person. Hope You all enjoy! SERVE YOUR PURPOSE!!!!!!Connect With Chris AveryWebsite:https://chrisrunsamerica.com/#section-8jg_hh2K5QInstagram:ChrisRunsAmericaPurpose Served Social Media:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/purpose_servedTwitter-https://twitter.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/purpose.serv...Become a Memberhttps://www.purposeserved.com/forumPurpose Served Website:https://www.purposeserved.comEmail:servedpurpose@gmail.comEmail UsSupport the show
I bet you didn't know who holds the record for most haircuts in the world. A matter of fact, I KNOW you don't know who holds the record because I had NO CLUE. Ivan Zoot, is the man of the hour holding several Guinness World Records, several patents in the barbering industry, and soon to be The Man of the fishing world. If you want to hear and learn from one of the most interesting businessmen in the professional beauty & barbering industry--this is the episode for you! WANT MORE IVAN?Website: http://ivanzoot.com/Instagram: @ivanzootWANT MORE KRYSTINE?For 1:1 Coaching, Freebies & More, TAP HERE: bit.ly/3S5R2lowww.thebeautyprocoach.comLOVE THIS EPISODE?Leave Your Ratings, Reviews & Comments on the Podcast! Your feedback allows for more nourishing content and for more on-point education for beauty & barber pros.
Aya Eiffel is an elite endurance kitesurfer renowned for pushing the limits in long distance kitesurfing. She is a WOO record holder for the most distance traveled, and she has since elevated her legacy by securing a Guinness World Records title for the most kilometers kited in 30 days. Support the show: http://portraitkite.com https://www.fantasykite.com Contact me: adrian@portraitkite.com Follow me: http://www.kitesurf365.com https://www.instagram.com/kitesurf365/
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Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories, including Brian, an NYC dog matchmaker whose adorable outings result in high adoption rates. Scientists modify a parasitic fungus to combat mosquitoes more effectively than chemical insecticides. Francois, a French daredevil, sets a Guinness World Record by bungee jumping at 16 sites over eight years. Prison guards intercept a drone delivering steak, crab legs, and contraband to inmates. Lastly, Buenos Aires hosts a gathering of 2,397 golden retrievers, breaking the previous world record.John also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com
In this episode of Get Diversified, host Jacqueline Landry welcomes back K. Trevor Thompson for an in-depth conversation about transitioning from passive to active investing in multifamily syndications.Trevor shares his remarkable career journey—from working at Guinness World Records and having lunch with Michael Jackson, to opening 46 iFly locations worldwide, and eventually discovering the power of real estate syndications. After losing his corporate position during COVID, Trevor turned his passion for passive investing into an active role as Vice President of Investor Engagement and General Partner with Massive Capital.What You'll Learn:The critical differences between passive and active investingWhy Trevor invested passively in 20 deals before becoming a GPHow to find and join the right general partnership teamThe real role of investor relations in syndicationsThe mathematics behind compound wealth building in real estateWhy keeping your passive money working is crucial to building wealthWhat it takes to be successful as a multifamily GPKey Quote: "If you invested $100,000 and doubled it every 5 years, reinvesting all proceeds, in 25 years you'd have over $3.2 million. That's the TRUE power of passive investing."Whether you're considering passive investing for the first time, or contemplating the move to active general partnership, this episode offers valuable insights from someone who's successfully made the transition.Host: Jacqueline LandryGuest: K. Trevor Thompson Podcast: Get Diversified by More-Land Equity Capital#RealEstate #PassiveInvesting #MultifamilySyndication #FinancialIndependence #RealEstateGP #WealthBuilding
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in China on a three-day visit, the first of its kind by a British PM since 2018. The UK government views it as an opportunity to strengthen trade and cultural ties between the two nations after years of acrimony. For China, this is part of a charm offensive in the hope that some will now look at Beijing as a stable, predictable partner - in contrast to the US.Also: the body of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza has been laid to rest in Israel. In a historic change for Anglicans worldwide, the first woman to be appointed Archbishop of Canterbury is officially confirmed. Several countries in Asia have begun tightening health surveillance and screening at airports, after two cases of the highly contagious Nipah virus were confirmed in India. Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, is found guilty of bribery charges. How conservationists in England turn old barges that once transported coal into habitat for endangered wildlife. And we learn about the two-year-old snooker prodigy Jude Owens who's already secured two Guinness World Records.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
Ariana Luterman is an endurance athlete whose IRONMAN journey began after a year‑long battle with an unexplained illness that left her extremely weak and often bedridden. In 2023, she completed an IRONMAN just ten months into rebuilding her health and went on to pursue a Guinness World Record for finishing six IRONMAN races on six continents within one year.Connect with Ariana: WebsiteInstagramListen to: Finding MasteryThank you to our sponsor:Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Abhay shares a chat with pioneering polar explorer Preet Chandi. Born and raised in Derby in England, Preet is a British Army officer, a physiotherapist, and a record‑breaking adventure athlete who became the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition to the South Pole. She has since gone on to break multiple Guinness World Records for solo, unsupported Antarctic ski expeditions, using her journeys to challenge perceived norms about who belongs in extreme adventure environments and to inspire others to push their own boundaries. Preet shares her journey of adventure, the importance of discipline over motivation, and how her cultural heritage and community support fuel her expeditions. She discusses the challenges of preparation, facing fears, and the vulnerability that comes with pushing boundaries. Preet emphasizes the significance of learning from failures and the need for self-acceptance in achieving success. Preet encourages all of us to take our first steps in finding and realizing our own adventures, no matter how daunting they may seem.(0:00 - 2:34) Introduction(2:34) Part 1 - Everyday rituals and adventures, Training and resilience(13:02) Sponsor break: Travelopod(13:37) Part 2 - Dealing with miscues and fear, Ambition and humility, Identity and Fundraising(29:45) Sponsor break: Timberdog(30:16) Part 3 - Fragility on a Polar Expedition, The meaning of Adventure and Exploring(38:35) ConclusionPlease help support Preet on her next journey to become the first woman to travel solo to the North Pole: https://www.gofundme.com/f/next-expeditionTRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING is brought to you by TRAVELOPOD, with personalized travel support to help you explore the wonders of the world. Start your next journey at vacation.travelopod.comThis episode is also sponsored by RuffRest® , the only dog bed you'll ever need. Go to www.timberdog.com to learn more
Tim Ferriss is the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers, including The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef. His podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, has surpassed one billion downloads and is widely regarded as the “Oprah of audio.” Named as one of Fortune's “40 Under 40,” Tim is an early-stage technology investor/advisor (Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ others) and was ranked among the “Top 20 Angel Investors” by Forbes. A Princeton University graduate (BA 2000, East Asian Studies), Tim is a polyglot who speaks five languages to different degrees, a national Chinese kickboxing champion, the first American in history to hold a Guinness World Record in tango spins, and a practiced horseback archer (yabusame) in Japan. His business ventures include bootstrapping a nootropics company (BrainQUICKEN) to millions in revenue before selling it in 2010, launching the audiobook imprint Tim Ferriss Publishing with Amazon Audible (responsible for modern classics like Ego Is the Enemy and The Obstacle Is the Way), and co-creating the hit card game COYOTE (2025) with Exploding Kittens creator Elan Lee—now sold in over 8,000 stores worldwide including Target, Walmart, and Amazon. Known for normalizing vulnerability while achieving massive success, Tim pioneered the remote-work and lifestyle-design movements pre-pandemic, popularized biohacking, and has served as an advisor at Singularity University and a 2009 Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Upgrade your wallet today and get 10% off at Ridge with code SRS at https://www.Ridge.com/SRS #Ridgepod Go to https://shopbeam.com/SRS and use code SRS to get up to 50% off Beam Dream Nighttime Cocoa—grab it for just $32.50 and improve your sleep today. Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/srs Tim Ferriss Links: The No Book free chapters - https://tim.blog/nobook Everything Tim – https://tim.blog Podcast – https://tim.blog/podcast X – https://x.com/tferriss Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/timferriss YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/timferriss COYOTE Game – https://www.explodingkittens.com/products/coyote Books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001ILKBW2/allbooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan, James and Andy discuss YOUR facts, including Ben Nevis, Mount Everest and Canadian toenails. We also explain why none of us has a Guinness World Record, and meet eight new Custodians of Fish Facts. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon
This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOAn unusual eBay listing led filmmaker Blair Murphy and his friends to an unexpected purchase—the Grand Midway Hotel. What they didn't anticipate was that the building came with far more than history. Though no longer operating as a hotel, the Grand Midway is widely believed to be home to restless spirits that refuse to leave.Blair joins us to explore the hotel's dark and unsettling past. From reports of unsolved murders and human bones discovered within the walls to the tragic story of Martha, a young woman who lost her life after falling from the balcony during a Fourth of July celebration, the building's history is steeped in mystery. Adding to its strange legacy are two Guinness World Records—a massive Ouija board on the rooftop and the world's largest Tarot card overhead. Are these merely curiosities—or invitations to what still lingers inside?If you'd like more information on the hotel, check out their website at grandmidwayhotel.com.#TheGraveTalks #GrandMidwayHotel #HauntedPennsylvania #HauntedLocations #ParanormalPodcast #HistoricHauntings #UnexplainedEncounters #GhostStories #HauntedHotels #ClassicEpisodeLove 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!An unusual eBay listing led filmmaker Blair Murphy and his friends to an unexpected purchase—the Grand Midway Hotel. What they didn't anticipate was that the building came with far more than history. Though no longer operating as a hotel, the Grand Midway is widely believed to be home to restless spirits that refuse to leave.Blair joins us to explore the hotel's dark and unsettling past. From reports of unsolved murders and human bones discovered within the walls to the tragic story of Martha, a young woman who lost her life after falling from the balcony during a Fourth of July celebration, the building's history is steeped in mystery. Adding to its strange legacy are two Guinness World Records—a massive Ouija board on the rooftop and the world's largest Tarot card overhead. Are these merely curiosities—or invitations to what still lingers inside?If you'd like more information on the hotel, check out their website at grandmidwayhotel.com.#TheGraveTalks #GrandMidwayHotel #HauntedPennsylvania #HauntedLocations #ParanormalPodcast #HistoricHauntings #UnexplainedEncounters #GhostStories #HauntedHotels #ClassicEpisodeLove 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:
After cancer, one woman swam farther than anyone ever had in a lake. Another ran 104 marathons in 104 days on a carbon-fiber running blade. Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas returned to the water following aggressive breast cancer and went on to complete multiple record-setting open-water swims. And Jacky Hunt-Broersma lost her leg to bone cancer, then redefined endurance one marathon at a time. Their stories are about ambition, adaptation, and the audacity to ask the body for more. Suggested episodes: From wingsuit BASE jumping to record-breaking South Pole expeditions with Ellen Brennan Frat and Liv Arnesen What a runner’s high feels like when you’re 105 years old What it’s like to be allergic to water Below the surface: The stories behind underwater world records GUESTS: Sarah Thomas: marathon swimmer who holds multiple world records for the longest current-neutral swims ever completed, including a 104.6-mile swim in Lake Champlain. After aggressive breast cancer treatment, she returned to the water and became the first person to complete four consecutive crossings of the English Channel Jacky Hunt-Broersma: an ultrarunner and amputee who lost her left leg to bone cancer at age 26. In 2022, she ran 104 marathons in 104 consecutive days on a carbon-fiber running blade, setting a Guinness World Record and raising nearly $200,000 to help other amputees access running prosthetics. Her memoir, Duct Tape and Determination: A True Story of Turning Devastation into Grit, is coming out in August 2026 Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Preet Chandi began her polar career in 2021 when she skied solo to the South Pole while hauling a 192 pound sled across Antarctica. At just 37 years old, Preet has already become one of the most accomplished polar explorers of our generation, completing three expeditions to Antarctica and setting a new Guinness World Record each time. She is currently training for a groundbreaking trip to the North Pole, which she hopes to set off for this spring.Connect with Preet: WebsiteInstagramListen to: Finding MasteryThank you to our sponsor:Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
With tensions rising after the tragic shooting death of Renee Good, Minnesota takes legal action against the Trump administration over ICE operations—and the panel weighs in on what this means for families and communities Plus, one mom sparks debate by saying husbands should be able to care for their kids without a detailed “instruction manual.” Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver joins to discuss his 50th birthday, family and parenting advice, and his Guinness World Record for the largest cooking lesson. He also shares recipes and wellness tips from his new book, "Eat Yourself Healthy." Actor Tom Blyth talks about the Netflix adaptation of Emily Henry's best-selling novel "People We Meet on Vacation," fan reactions, his dance scene, and the challenges of rom-coms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You're about to hear one of the most honest longevity conversations ever recorded. This co hosted episode brings together two longevity leaders with opposing views on how long humans can live, yet enormous respect for each other and the science. Recorded live at Eudemonia, this discussion gives you clear frameworks for longevity, biohacking, human performance, and anti aging without all the tribal thinking that can plague modern health conversations! Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dan Buettner for a rare co hosted podcast that explores where biohacking and Blue Zones philosophy clash and where they surprisingly align. Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Explorer, Emmy Award winning producer, and five time New York Times bestselling author. He is best known for identifying the Blue Zones, regions of the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives. His research has reshaped cities, healthcare systems, and insurance models across the United States, improving health outcomes for more than 10 million Americans. His Netflix series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones earned six Emmy nominations and won three. Dan is also an accomplished endurance athlete with three Guinness World Records in distance cycling. Together, Dave and Dan debate the true limits of human lifespan, whether longevity is driven more by environment or intervention, and how modern tools like AI, functional medicine, supplements, fasting, ketosis, and sleep optimization compare to walkable communities, movement, and purpose. They explore mitochondria, neuroplasticity, metabolism, brain optimization, and why Smarter Not Harder applies whether you follow a carnivore leaning diet, a bean based diet, or something in between. This episode gives you both sides of the longevity argument and lets you decide what fits your biology, values, and goals. You'll Learn: • Why Dan believes average human lifespan likely tops out in the mid 90s and how Blue Zones support longevity without chronic disease • Why Host Dave Asprey believes biohacking, AI, and modern science could push longevity toward 150, 180, or beyond • How environmental design hacks unconscious behavior more effectively than willpower • The overlooked role of light, darkness, and circadian rhythm in sleep optimization and human performance • How fasting and ketosis support longevity when used strategically instead of obsessively • Why mitochondria signaling may matter more than fixing every cell individually • How neuroplasticity and brain optimization influence aging and resilience • Where supplements and nootropics help and where simplicity wins • The real debate around carnivore diets, carbs, beans, metabolism, and longevity • Why community, purpose, and movement remain foundational even in advanced biohacking • How Danger Coffee fits into energy, focus, and Smarter Not Harder performance strategies Dave Asprey is a four time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday, where Dave asks the questions no one else dares, and brings you real tools to become more resilient, aware, and high performing. Thank you to our sponsors! - BodyGuardz | Visit https://www.bodyguardz.com/ and use code DAVE for 25% off. - MASA Chips | Go to https://www.masachips.com/DAVEASPREY and use code DAVEASPREY for 25% off your first order. - Puori | Use code DAVE at http://puori.com/DAVE to get 32% off your Puori Fish Oil when you start a subscription. You save more than $18. - BrainTap | Go to http://braintap.com/dave to get $100 off the BrainTap Power Bundle. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: longevity debate, biohacking vs blue zones, dave asprey dan buettner, human lifespan limits, how long can humans live, anti aging science, blue zones longevity, environment vs intervention longevity, human performance optimization, mitochondria signaling, aging clocks epigenetics, neuroplasticity aging, brain optimization longevity, sleep optimization circadian rhythm, fasting longevity science, intermittent fasting longevity, ketosis metabolism aging, AI longevity tools, AI exercise training, VO2 max lifespan, metabolism optimization, supplements longevity, nootropics brain health, carnivore diet longevity, beans vs meat longevity, protein mTOR aging, functional medicine longevity, community purpose lifespan, movement vs exercise longevity, light exposure circadian health, darkness sleep longevity, daveasprey biohacking, dan buettner blue zones, smarter not harder longevity, danger coffee performance Resources: • Dan's new podcast: https://danbuettner.com/podcast/ • Dan's website: https://danbuettner.com/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com • 40 Years of Zen: https://40yearsofzen.com Timestamps: 0:00 – Trailer 2:50 – Introduction to Dan Buettner 4:59 – Light & Circadian Biology 7:21 – Aging Science & Interventions 13:18 – Community & Social Connection 15:16 – Biohacking Basics 19:04 – Movement & Exercise 21:20 – Diet & Nutrition Philosophy 31:06 – Dave's Daily Diet 33:49 – Salt & Hydration 41:07 – Marketing & Building Bulletproof 49:10 – Rapid Fire Round 55:00 – Closing Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.