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2025 was not a random spike. It was a convergence.In this episode, Brett steps back from individual card sales and looks at the forces that pushed the hobby into a true bull market. Online sales hit record highs. Platforms evolved. Corporations moved in. New collectors showed up. The center of gravity shifted.This is a collector-first breakdown of what drove the growth in 2025 and why it matters when you buy, sell, and hold cards.Topics covered include • Why $422M in online sales in a month matters more than any single card • How Fanatics, Topps, eBay, and live commerce reshaped demand • The rise of breakers, repacks, and platform-driven velocity • What corporate money changes for collectors on the ground • Signals to watch as the market moves into 2026This episode is about context. Because better context leads to better decisions.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Toe Blake (20:56). Next, we reveal results from our 2026 Hockey Hobby Survey, and predict the key trends that will shape the hobby in the new year (35:44). In hobby news, we take a look at potential NHL milestones that could be reached in 2026 (55:19). We discuss our personal hobby goals for the new year, including key cards that we are targeting (1:10:40). In new product releases, we review our top 5 wishes for new products in 2026 (1:45:34), then end the show with personal pickups (2:20:14).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!GP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Total Sports Cards - https://totalsportcards.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Alder Road Service | 25th December 2025 | Nathaniel Hobby | Christmas Day Service by Gateway Church
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
Jahrelang hat es gedourt - aber jetzt haben wir es endlich mal auf das kleine Juwel in den schottischen Highlands abgesehen.Der gute Ruf von Edradour`s Destillaten kommt nicht von ungefähr. Weil auch wir sie so gern mögen spülen wir uns direkt mit sechs verschiedenen Whiskys dieser fantastischen Brennerei durch. Dabei erfahrt ihr allerhand, von ihrer Entstehung über den Besitzer und natürlich auch darüber, was das Ganze mit Signatory Vintage und dem kleinen Juwel zu tun hat.Und natürlich gibt es auch heute wieder intime Einblicke in Jo`s geheime Gedankenwelt.Begleitet uns auf unserer vertonten Tour in die Flasche und hört rein - aber nicht zu tief!Verkostete Whsikys:- Edradour 10- Edradour 12 Caledonia- Edradour 13 Pinot Noir Cask- Edradour 12 Sauternes Cask- Ballechin 8 Double Malt- Edradour 12 Burgundy Cask
Mají kočky duši? Můžeme o tom pochybovat, můžeme o tom diskutovat – ale to je asi tak všechno, co s tím můžeme dělat. Kočky si o tom myslí své a kočičí psycholožka Klára Nevečeřalová to dobře ví.
In dieser Folge lassen Christian und Peter ganz kurz das Jahr 2025 revue passieren: Was haben wir alles erlebt: Katja Maria Werker hat bei uns im Laden gespielt und einen Podcast vor Publikum aufgezeichnet. Wir waren in London zu Gast in der KEF Galerie, hatten fantastische Gäste von Mundorf, Elac, Gauder Akustik, dem Bluesmusiker Biber Hermann und vielen mehr zu Gast in unserem Podcaststudio und haben etliche Videos über neue Produkte gedreht. Außerdem haben wir unser Portfolio erweitert mit traumhaften Marken wie dCS und Electric Audio, sind nun stolzer KEF Reference Händler und haben uns bei Themen wie der Raumakustik weitergebildet. Zum Ende des Jahres waren für uns die HiFi Erlebnistage ein absolutes Highlight dank tatkräftiger Unterstützung unseres tollen Teams und engagierten Industriepartnern. Vor allem aber durften wir interessante, nette und musikbegeisterte Menschen treffen: Neue und bekannte Gesichter die das Hobby der "Hörlust" mit uns teilen. Dafür ein großes Dankeschön an alle die unser Jahr begleitet haben! Die Songs: Christian: Carla Bley, Andy Sheppard & Steve Swallow: Life goes on: life goes on Peter: Copland: Arr. P. Bjorklund and S. Rilton: Schack matt Hier findet ihr die Playlisten zu unserem Podcast. Immer aktualisiert - einmal auf Qobuz und einmal auf Tidal: Qobuz: https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/13181317 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/794fc949-7d62-44d4-9c8c-3ede893e3a02
On this week's show, we do a little recap of 2025...talk about our favorite projects and experiences, crap we bought on IG and what we effed up in the shop. And we discuss our hopes and asssspirations for 2026!Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! Be sure to check out WTB Woodworking at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend!Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all three LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design
Hear ye, hear ye!! Don your warmest winter gear and settle in for another recounting of our favorite video games from this most recent year. And by "our" we of course also mean "your." It's everyone's GOTY. And that's why it's called a "Spectacular."Discussed: Our ten favorite games of 2025, and a lot more.(Spoilers for our 2026 Season Premiere:) Google Form for your input. Details mentioned in the episode!Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch, if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://bsky.app/profile/stephenhilger.bsky.social Follow Brendon Bigley: https://bsky.app/profile/bb.wavelengths.onlineProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 8 cover art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://ghostdown.online/---***
This episode is a reflection on Brett's five favorite pick ups of the year.Not the most expensive cards. Not the cards that performed the best. The cards that earned their place.Each one forced a decision. Each one required sacrifice. Each one shifted the direction of his collection.Brett breaks down why he wanted each card, what he ignored, what he said no to, and what owning it changed. The conversation focuses on timing, relationships, negotiation, and why one of ones continue to matter at this stage of his collecting journey.This episode is about collecting with intention. Fewer cards. Stronger conviction.For collectors who care about why they buy, not only what they buy.Check out the awesome software that InfernoRed Technology can build for you.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeStart your 7 day free trial of Stacking Slabs Patreon Today[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Is there something in your life that you do — with some sort of regularity, and without direct compensation — that you find tremendously satisfying? Something you do just because you like it? CONGRATS, YOU HAVE A HOBBY. And here at Culture Study, we love to talk about hobbies — how to find them, how to keep them, and how to deal with the seemingly ceaseless push to monetize them. Listeners have been asking for a hobby episode for years, so for the New Year, we asked two great hobbyists — Doree Shafrir and Elise Hu, of the beloved podcast Forever35 — to come on and answer all your hobby questions, including: How do I find time to hobby when I'm a parent? How do I figure out my hobbies now that I finally have time to myself? How do I keep myself from BUYING ALL THE STUFF every time I find a new hobby? How do I keep a hobby from becoming a chore? We can't wait to hear your own thoughts on these questions in the comments. ALSO GUESS WHAT, WE HAVE VERY GOOD EPISODES TRANSCRIPTS NOW! They come out within 24 hours of the pod, so you just have to be a little patient and then come back and click here. We pay an actual human for help with these, so thank you for either being a paid subscriber or listening to the ads that make this model possible!If you're a paid subscriber and haven't yet set up your subscriber RSS feed in your podcast player, here's the EXTREMELY easy how-to.And if you're having any other issues with your Patreon subscription — please get in touch! Email me at annehelenpetersen @ gmail OR submit a request to Patreon Support. Thank you for making the switch with us — the podcast in particular is much more at home here!Thanks to the Sponsors of Today's Episode!If you're in the market for a beautiful new sofa, dining table or bed, head over to Article.com and explore the optionsGo to wildalaskan.com/CULTURE for $35 off your first box of premium, wild-caught seafoodSave 20% on comfortable, supportive undergarments at honeylove.com/CULTUREGive the gift of softness this holiday season with Lola Blankets. For a limited time, our listeners are getting a huge 40% OFF their entire order at LolaBlankets.com by using code CULTURE at checkoutShow Notes:Go listen to Forever35!! And follow Doree on Instagram and Elise on InstagramRead Doree's tennis newsletter, CourtdateI love Doree's celebration post from nationals: Listen to Elise's previous appearance on the podcast talking all about "Sephora Teens" Read my post about The Unexpected Benefits of Starting a Small-Scale Dahlia Farm with Your FriendsDoree's IVF podcastWe're currently looking for your questions for future episodes about:'90s Movie SoundtracksHow incel culture and slang pops up in the mainstreamHow we think about the morality of money and taxes — who should pay taxes, who shouldn't, who "deserves" money, who doesn't, how we came to decide that religious organizations shouldn't pay taxes (and how that belief is changing), SO MUCHHow to process all the STUFF accumulated from relatives (we have a really helpful organizer with a bunch of mental health training for this one!)The State of The CHAIN RESTAURANT — and chain restaurant supply chain!!! (I'm so excited for this one)Anything you need advice or want musings on for the AAA segment. You can ask about anything, it's literally the name of the segmentAs always, you can submit your questions (and ideas for future eps) hereFor this week's discussion: TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOBBY! Or tell us how you've made your hobby a joyful part of your life.
The Part of the Business We Avoid I don't know many actors who got into this work because they love paperwork. Money. Invoices. Contracts. Admin. I avoid this side of the business not because I think it's beneath me, but because it makes me uncomfortable. It forces me to look closely. At numbers. At patterns. At choices I've postponed. And lately, I've been reminded how common that is. Why Admin Creates So Much Anxiety I've had several conversations recently with actors who are genuinely scared of the financial side of their career. Taxes coming up. Receipts scattered. Invoices unpaid. Contracts sitting unread in inboxes. Avoiding it feels easier than facing it. It feels responsible. I'll deal with it later. When I have more energy. When I feel more prepared. But avoidance doesn't stay neutral. It compounds. What Avoidance Actually Costs The longer we don't look, the bigger it feels. Money becomes emotional. Following up feels confrontational. Rates feel uncertain. Admin starts to feel like proof that we're "bad at business." None of that is about talent. It's about fear. Clarity, even when it's uncomfortable, is kinder than avoidance. What Being Professional Really Means This episode isn't about becoming an accountant or loving spreadsheets. It's about becoming available. Available to book work without panic. Available to follow up without guilt. Available to understand where your money is coming from and where it's going. Being organized doesn't make you less creative. It gives your nervous system a break. What I'm Practicing Right Now Smaller steps. Looking at the last few months instead of everything at once. Canceling subscriptions I forgot about. Sending invoice reminders before they're overdue so they don't turn emotional. Treating admin like maintenance, not a personal failure. It's quieter this way. A Question I'm Sitting With If my business were actually supporting me instead of stressing me out, how would my work feel different? That question changes how I approach this part of the job. You don't need to fix everything at once. You just need to stop pretending this part doesn't matter. If this episode brought something up for you and you want to share it, you can always email me at mandy@actingbusinessbootcamp.com . I love hearing where things clicked and where they still feel sticky. And if you want to know when the next class or training is coming up, keep an eye on your inbox. There's more support on the way.
Amy gives us the gift that keeps on giving with the celebrity ghost story of Telly Savalas. Then Monique finishes out the year with arguably, one of the most disturbing cases in AFHP history: Thad Phillips and the Baraboo Bone Breaker. If you liked this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe.https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-thad-phillips-real-hero-of-barabooJoin Our Patreon!Check Out Our Website!Follow Us On Instagram!
Welcome back to Bri Books — the podcast that educates, encourages, and inspires by exploring ideas both on and off the page. Today's episode is about winter lixfestyle favorites: the soft hobbies, rituals, and everyday comforts that carried me through 2025 and that I'm intentionally bringing with me into 2026. You've heard a lot about the "soft life" and the "soft girl era." I want to offer a reframing: your grandmother may be the softest woman you know. Softness isn't new. It's inherited. It's practiced. It's slow. If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter. This episode isn't about hustle or optimization. It's about winter evenings, quiet joy, and choosing process over productivity. Last winter, I noticed myself reaching less for outcomes and more for ways of being — warmth, texture, ritual, and time that felt expansive rather than efficient. These are the lifestyle favorites that came out of that season and are staying with me. 1. Embroidery Embroidery is the ultimate soft hobby. It's tactile, forgiving, and slow in the best way. You can pick it up for ten minutes or lose an entire evening to it. Best of all, you always have something to show for your time: a few stitches, a pattern emerging, a garment mended. It requires no screens, very little space, and pairs beautifully with audiobooks, podcasts, or quiet TV. On dark winter nights, embroidery feels deeply grounding. 2. Popcorn From the Cob This was a surprise favorite of 2025. Popping kernels directly off a dried corn cob feels old-fashioned and ceremonial. It turns a snack into an event. Pop it on the stove, finish with butter and flaky salt, and eat while reading or watching snow fall. It's nostalgic, humbling, and cozy: and it happens fast enough that it asks for your full attention. 3. Candle Making & Light as Ritual I've been making candles for years, but winter 2025 made it a true ritual. Choosing the scent, wax, and vessel is an act of intention. I make candles in batches early in the season and burn them slowly throughout winter so my home smells familiar and grounding. In long, dark months, light matters. So start making your candles. 4. Gardening (Even in Winter) Gardening doesn't stop in winter; it changes form. Winter gardening looks like planning, seed sorting, journaling, and tending indoor plants. It's a reminder that growth doesn't always look active. Winter is when I reflect on what I want to grow — literally and metaphorically — in the year ahead. 5. A New Duvet from Culver One of my most meaningful upgrades of 2025 was investing in better sleep. A Cultiver linen duvet changed how winter nights felt. Linen regulates temperature beautifully, feels lived-in, and makes your bed feel like a destination. When nights are long, rest should feel intentional. 6. A Beautiful Cup from Jinen This may sound small, but it isn't. A really good cup changes how you experience mornings. Texture matters. Weight matters. A ceramic or natural-finish cup slows you down and makes tea or coffee feel ceremonial. Winter mornings deserve softness. This cup from Jinen porcelain Hasami cup has become my absolute favorite porcelain cup for everyday use. 7. Instant Pot (and Instant Pot Culture) In 2025, I leaned into comfort cooking: soups, stews, beans, and broths. The Instant Pot makes nourishment accessible without urgency. Batch cooking on Sundays meant weekday dinners felt cared for instead of chaotic. 8. Farmers Markets (Even in Winter) Winter farmers markets are quieter, more intentional, and deeply communal. Root vegetables, bread, eggs, preserves. Shopping local in winter feels like an act of care — a reminder that provision exists in every season, just in different forms. 9. Painting Painting returned to my life without pressure to be good. Winter painting is about mood, texture, and emotion — not outcome. Paint in low light. Let it be messy. Let it exist just for you. 10. New Boots & a New Coat A good pair of winter boots grounds you — literally. Practical, wearable winter clothing makes cold weather feel intentional instead of inconvenient. Winter style should support your life, not complicate it. These favorites aren't about consumption. They're about attention. Soft hobbies teach us to stay. Winter rituals remind us we're allowed to move slowly. As we head into 2026, I'm choosing warmth, intention, and creativity — and leaving urgency behind. If you're new to the show, leave a review of Bri Books on Apple Podcasts, and listen to Bri Books on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Please tell me where you're traveling to by using #bribooks on Instagram and subscribe to the Bri Books newsletter at bribookspod.com/newsletter.
Geoff talks about the biggest sports card news stories and scandals in 2025, and what he thinks will happen in 2026. Follow Geoff: Instagram: Twitter: TikTok: LinkedIn: Companies Geoff Founded: Sports Card Investor: Market Movers: Three Five Two: NoviAMS: iLS Network:
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In this episode of Card Talk, hosts Mr. EBay, Dr. Chad, and Mrs. Doc discuss their top five favorite card products of the year. They explore the criteria for selection, review various products including Disney, basketball, Batman, and Upper Deck hockey, and engage with listeners about their thoughts on the list. The conversation highlights the subjective nature of card collecting and the importance of fun in the hobby. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Card Talk 00:34 Top Five Products of the Year 02:14 Criteria for Selection 04:52 Product Reviews: Disney and Basketball 07:22 Upper Deck Hockey and Batman 10:22 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Check Out Our Other Content: New Product Releases with Mrs. Doc - Every Wednesday Fanatics Football Card Auction Review - Every Friday
Manche Gespräche hallen nach. Diese Podcastfolge ist genau so eins. Zum Jahresende habe ich mich mit Saskia Worf (ManageMusik) und Ana Swartz (Tonstudio für Frauen) zusammengesetzt, drei Mentorinnen aus der Musikbranche, drei Perspektiven, ein gemeinsames Ziel: ehrlich hinschauen, was Musikerinnen stärkt. Und was sie ausbremst. Wir haben das Jahr nicht »revue passieren lassen«, sondern Learnings gesammelt, beruflich wie privat. Und ziemlich schnell wurde klar: Es geht selten um fehlende Motivation. Meist geht es um Strukturen, Grenzen und Erlaubnis. Wir sprechen darüber, - warum Fokus kein Egoismus ist, sondern die Voraussetzung dafür, überhaupt wirksam zu sein - weshalb »bloß weil ich kann« nicht automatisch »ich muss« heißt, und warum Nein-Sagen oft schwerer fällt als gedacht - wie gut gemeinte Förderstrukturen Eigenverantwortung ausbremsen können, wenn Geld vergeben wird, ohne gleichzeitig Wissen zu Planung, Kalkulation und langfristiger Strategie zu vermitteln - warum die geringe Zahl von Produzentinnen reale Auswirkungen hat und wie Abhängigkeit von Studios, Produzenten und Verträgen Machtverhältnisse zementiert - weshalb die eigene Kunst zwar emotional zentral ist, aber organisatorisch wie ein Hobby behandelt wird und warum dieser Spagat müde macht - warum Loslassen (von Projekten, Angeboten, Erwartungen) manchmal der wichtigste Wachstumsschritt ist - und wieso Kreativität, mentale Gesundheit und Selbstführung keine »Extras« sind, sondern die Basis Am Ende bleibt kein neues To-do, keine Checkliste, kein »Du müsstest nur …«. Was bleibt, ist eine Verschiebung der Perspektive: weg von Selbstvorwürfen, hin zu einem klareren Blick auf die Bedingungen, unter denen Musik entsteht. Diese Folge macht klar, dass Vorankommen nicht durch Aktionismus entsteht, sondern durch klare Prioritäten und Strukturen. Und dass viele Blockaden nichts über mangelnde Disziplin aussagen, sondern über fehlende Strukturen, zu enge Erwartungen und zu wenig Raum für das Eigene. Vielleicht ist das wichtigste Learning deshalb kein neues Konzept, sondern die Erlaubnis, sich selbst wieder ernst zu nehmen. Diese Folge ist daher kein Push, sondern eine Einladung: innehalten, sortieren, neu priorisieren. Wenn du gerade zwischen Busy-sein und Vorankommen festhängst, lohnt sich das Hören. Saskia Worf von Manage Musik: [managemusik.com](https://managemusik.com) Ana vom Tonstudio für Frauen: [tonstudiofuerfrauen.de](https://tonstudiofuerfrauen.de) Imke Machura von der RAKETEREI: [www.raketerei.com](https://www.raketerei.com)
This is the final episode of The Staging Area for 2025, presented by dcsports87.Brett and Tory break down ten cards that sold through dcsports87 this year and use them as a lens to read the market. Not as predictions. As signals.The conversation spans multiple sports and eras, from early Prizm basketball and vintage baseball to modern football, soccer, hockey, and NIL cards. Along the way, Brett and Tory discuss what these sales reveal about collector behavior, shifting demand, and where attention is quietly moving.They also dive into the launch of Topps Chrome Basketball, how wax pricing often leads singles performance, and why some products sustain momentum while others fade.The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion on patience, risk, and common mistakes collectors make when they move too fast. If you want context instead of noise heading into the next year, this episode is for you.A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow dcsports87: | Website | eBay | Instagram | Twitter Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Is your family set up to govern well for 150 years?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, Bill, and David discuss:Telling everyone who you are unashamedly.Business as ministry to all it touches.Knowing where you're giving your money while keeping the most important purpose in mind - Jesus Christ.Maintaining the tree and distributing the fruit of the tree of your legacy. Key Takeaways:Make it clear to your team what your mission and values are. Show them, but also tell them what you see is most important.Give God glory in all things, the good times and the hard times.The legacy is your values, not just the business.God has more for you than just accumulating the next bigger, better thing. Talk to Him and find out what He has for you.Align your righteous desires of the heart with God and turn it all over to Him. "The starting spot is the most important spot - Jesus owns it. If you don't start there, you have no starting spot, and everything after that, probably 90-some percent, you're going to fail." — David Green Episode References:The Legacy Life: How to Build Generations of Influence and Impact by David Green and Bill HighFamily Wealth by James E. Hughes Jr. About David Green: With a $600 loan and an idea to make miniature picture frames, David Green founded what is now Hobby Lobby. From its modest beginning, the company now totals over 1,000 stores. David serves as chairman of the affiliate companies, the CEO of Hobby Lobby, and a merchandise buyer.David and his wife Barbara are the proud parents of two sons and one daughter. They have 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.David's inspirational book, Leadership Not by the Book, shares his leadership principles through unconventional business approaches and wisdom from Scripture. Giving It All Away…And Getting It Back Again presents his journey into generosity, challenging readers to leave a legacy that goes deeper than money. His first book, More Than a Hobby, tells the story of Hobby Lobby and shares key insights into his philosophy of retail. About Bill High: Bill is synonymous with three core values: Family, Legacy, and Generosity. He's facilitated workshops nationwide, focusing on the essence of family legacy and redefining its biblical meaning. An accomplished author, one of his notable works is "Leadership NOT by the Book," co-written with David Green. At 7 Generation Legacy, Bill is renowned for assisting families in crafting enduring multi-generational legacy plans. Bill was brought up in a low-income family in rural Missouri and came to know Jesus at a young age. His generosity journey began as a teenager, faithfully tithing on everything he earned. Bill started the first half of his career in law before leaving to launch what would later become The Signatry, a donor-advised fund platform that connects “donors with doers” tackling some of the world's biggest problems. Through his work with The Signatry, Bill developed a passion for seeing individual families united by a clear and driving mission and vision that reflects God's particular calling for them. In recent years, Bill has focused much of his efforts on consulting for and guiding families stewarding wealth through some of these considerations, and he has many practical considerations to share. Connect with David Green: Website: https://newsroom.hobbylobby.com/ Connect with Bill High:Website: billhigh.com & legacystone.com7th Gen Consulting: 7thgenconsulting.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/williamfhigh Connect with Jeff Thomas:Website: arkosglobal.comPodcast: generousbusinessowner.comBook: arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comX: x.com/ArkosGlobalAdvFacebook: facebook.com/arkosglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisorsYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw
Make Morality Mainstream Again The adultification of teen fiction has intentionally Frankensteined books for teens into cesspools of ideological normalization. A while ago, I met a mother and her daughter, the latter of whom I hadn't seen in several years. On the cusp of turning twelve, she'd obviously grown in the time since, and, her mother proudly informed me, had become quite the reader. Indeed, the girl held quite a thick book in her hand. Which was it? The girl showed me the cover. I turned to the mother. “Do you know what your daughter is reading?” She'd figured telling her eleven-year-old she could read whatever was marked 14+ was a safe enough guardrail for appropriate content. As reading is an experience between book and reader, the mother wouldn't have seen what her daughter was taking in. She couldn't either know that her daughter's book was familiar not because it was something I'd read but because it was something I wouldn't. Worse, she thought she could trust the institution. THE READING DILEMMA Parents want kids to read, but as most can't keep up with their reading habits, they don't fully realize what's being allowed, even promoted, in books for young readers. As with other once vaunted institutions, the publishing world has morphed in ways many aren't fully aware of. Over a decade ago, I signed my first contract for Young Adult (YA) fiction. Before and since, I've watched the genre boom through the stages of audience demographic to viable business. Throughout, YA has expanded from books for teens to a genre unto itself, attracting talented writers, lucrative contracts, and the golden goose of Hollywood adaptations. YA is officially for readers 14-18 years (and up). However, as it's after Middle Grade (8-12 years), tweens are frequent readers, plus many eleven-year-olds reading up. There is “lower” and “upper” YA, but they're unofficial categories for libraries or writers specific about their target audience. Most retailers and publishers categorize all teen books under the general YA umbrella. NA, New Adult, mainly written for college-aged readers into their early twenties, is often sheltered under the YA umbrella too. Alongside the wider publishing industry, YA has changed significantly over the years, reflecting broader shifts in society. What follows isn't an analysis on talent or quality but content, as something about words in a book makes what's written more real, valid, romantic, admirable, aspirational. Thus, the intent is to shed light on some of the many topic and imagery that are included in books for young readers. At risk that this won't earn me any friends in publishing (at best), here's some of what I've seen: DEVOLUTION OF YA FICTION Growth of the YA audience/genre is an objective benefit, logical as it is to increase methods for targeting potential customers. As YA has increased in business and position, its morphing into genre unto itself has attracted many adults readers. As a YA author, I read mainly within my market and see the appeal for adult readers considering how well the genre's developed. The migration of older readers to YA is certainly one of the many reasons it's been so adultified. Other factors include the poisonous stranglehold ideological tentacles have on many aspects of culture, entertainment, and education. The shifts adults have finally caught onto in adult fiction and film have infected literature for younger audiences, picture books through YA. A quick example, originally, romantic comedies centered on a man and woman who clashed at the outset, then eventually found their way to each other at the end. The story would build to some romantic declaration, then a kiss. Anyone who's been watching knows that there's now a whole lot of touching that happens before any romantic declaration occurs. Longer, more frequent kisses are only second to scenes of the pair sleeping together before deciding how they really feel about each other. All this is becoming commonplace in YA. What was once cutesy stories about a high school girl chasing a crush has now become stories featuring a whole lot of other firsts, even seconds, and then some. The devolution of YA is a result of purposeful normalization and reshaping of societal norms through manipulatively emotional appeals by writers, agents, and editors. On average, books from larger publishing houses take roughly eighteen months to two years to evolve from contract to product on the shelf. To say, story trends are set in motion well before their rise in popularity. Whatever the view on agents as gatekeepers to the larger houses, publishers only publish so many books in a year, an amount significantly less than all the people who want to be published. Hence, agents act as preliminary filters for editors, whittling down potential authors to relatively more manageable numbers. An agent must really believe in a writer and project to nab one of those few spots. Like most creative fields, writing is highly subjective, so in addition to general quality, each agent and editor has preferences for stories they want to work with. They're also usually pretty clear about what they're looking for, so part of the progression of change can be traced back to what's being requested. CHARACTER INCLUSION CHECKLISTS When I first entered the “querying trenches,” wish lists from agents mainly specified genres and their various offshoots. Although ideologies make a home in all genres, most were subtler, more akin to a light sprinkling than the deluge of today. Within a few short years, wish lists changed. Unofficial “checklists” appeared in the now familiar cancerous categories of equity, representation, marginalization, and other socialist pseudonyms. Nonfiction for teens is dominated by activism, coming out, and adaptations of left-wing figures' biographies. Rather than prioritize quality, potential, uniqueness, the new gatekeeping is often focused on the inclusion of certain ideologies. For the first while, emphasis was on strong female characters, an odd request considering the YA market is dominated by female writers and readers. Previous character portrayal thus had little to do with some imagined patriarchal oppression. Now, female characters are “fierce”, projections of feminist fantasies celebrating girl bosses who are objectively pushy, uncooperative, obnoxious, self-righteous, and/or highly unrealistic. Somehow, they capture the most desirable love interest, a magical combination of masculinity and emotional vulnerability, who is inexplicably un-neutered by support of her domineering principles. Frequently, the girl makes the first move. Worse than overbearing feminism is unrealistic portrayals of a girl's physical abilities accompanied by most unsavory rage and wrath and anger. Supposedly, these traits aren't anathema to the gorgeous guys (when it is a guy) these girls miraculously attract. Unless there's a moth to flame metaphor here, it's a lie to pretend wrath is a healthy attraction. This well reflects the move away from what's become so-last-century stories featuring underdogs who searched deep for courage and heart to overcome challenges, raising up others alongside themselves. A time when character development focused on, well, character. More wholesome stories have been replaced with a self-proclaimed oppressed burning with self-righteous rage and violence. Such characters have seeped into fantasy for adults as well, most notably in armies featuring female combat soldiers and warriors without special powers, who somehow go toe-to-toe if not best male counterparts. Often this sort of matchup is shown as some cunning of smallness, agility, and destruction of arrogant male condescension. Never mind that such fighting is highly unrealistic, and any male is rightly confident if paired against a woman in physical combat. No amount of small body darting or ingenuity will save a girl from the full force of one landed male punch. The unquestioned portrayal of women able to best men in physical combat is worrying considering the real possibility of a reader confusing fact with fiction. Besides, a country which sends its women to war will no longer exist, as it's a country with males but not men. The current not-so-secret of major houses is that a book doesn't have a high chance of getting published if it doesn't check certain markers, especially for midlist and debut authors, though A-listers are not immune. A Caucasian is hardly allowed to write a story featuring a so-called BIPOC, but a straight author must somehow include the ever-expanding gay-bcs, and it must be in a positive light. Some authors were always writing these characters, which at least reflects acting of their own volition. For the rest, many didn't start until required. Because of the careful wording around these ideologies, many don't speak out against these practices so as not to appear hateful and bigoted. The mandated appearance of so-called marginalized and under-represented in stories lest the author risk erasing…someone, somehow also operates along these lines. Although, apparently, only very specific groups are at risk of disappearing. These standards are ridiculous in their least damaging iterations. How many so-anointed BIPOC were consulted over their standard portrayals? How can every individual of every minority be consulted for approval, and who chooses which faction decides? How many Latinos, speakers of gendered language, agreed to Latinx and Latine? Christian characters in mainstream publishing are rarely portrayed as steadfast believers or even rebels rediscovering faith. Jewish stories usually feature a character who's “lived experience” is assimilation, so the character is of a religion but doesn't represent it. A real portrayal of the true beliefs these characters come from would not align with the world mainstream publishing wants to shape. Even more ludicrous is that “disabled” and “neurodivergent” are considered identities, as if a physical or medical condition is cause for new labeling. The approach used to be that you are still you, worthy of respect and consideration, despite these conditions. In the glorified world of the self-hyphenate, the world of we-are-our-self-declared-identity, it's the foremost feature mentioned, with accompanying expectation of praise and exaltation, regardless of an individual's character or behavior. Don't confuse the argument against the labeling with the individuals, because they are separable. Worse than the tokenism is the reduction of individuals to secondary characteristics. Is this really the first thing you have to say about yourself, the most essential thing to know? When did it become norm to turn skin color or medical condition or physical ability into a character trait, the very notion of which says that anyone in this group must be viewed primarily through this lens, as if each is exactly the same? How myopic. How belittling. Following the cue set by movies, books for teens also morphed from cutesy rom-coms to ideological showcases. Unsurprisingly, there's been the introduction of the stereotypical gay best friend. Then storylines focusing on coming out or discovering someone close was gay, with accompanying template for writing them. The one coming out is always the strong one, the resilient one, though much language must be banned lest they be offended or erased, so their strength is dependent upon a carefully constructed bubble. Not only is inclusion necessary but happiness is the only possible, deliberately portrayed reaction. Never mind if some or all of it runs counter to a writer's religious beliefs. Moreover, “I'm not sure how I feel about this, but I'll still treat you with respect” was never an acceptable response. And it is an acceptable response in all manner of situations, unless you exorcise it in efforts to forcibly shape a particular worldview. Additionally, the attitude is that since you can't tell me who to love, and loving this person makes me happy, you must not only ally but champion me. Why is it offensive to present different acceptable, respectful reactions to teens? Who exactly is erased if this character isn't presented at all? As before, don't confuse the argument against mandate with the individuals. The contention isn't about love, but about religion protecting the sanctity of romantic relationships and marriage, a religious practice since the dawn of time, as seen across centuries and civilizations. Marriage is described as sanctified and holy, because it's Divine in nature, and thereby under the domain of the religious. If it's just a contract, then of course any government can regulate it. It’s disingenuous to deny that such enforcement clashes with the very nature of what writing is about. It shuts down discussion, then subverts it entirely by pretending there's nothing to debate. That shouldn't be a source of pride for publishing, but deepest shame. In their efforts to supposedly widen the window of story matter, they've narrowed the frames and tinted the panes to exclude suddenly unacceptable voices entirely. PORNOGRAPHY AND CONSENT Compounded upon all this, most books are no longer relatively clean romances building to a single kiss, as every stage of the relationship has become more explicit. Some scenes are akin to manuals, containing the sort of imagery once the sole province of steamy romances. When efforts are rightly made to remove these books from shelves, screeches of censorship! erasure! representation! resound. We wouldn't, and shouldn't, tolerate any adult approaching a kid on the street and telling stories with such description, nor should we allow it from close friends or family. Authors do not hold special status in this, no matter what the screechers screech. Taking such books off shelves isn't an indication of bigotry, intolerance, hatred, or erasure, but moral obligation. The counterargument from writers, agents, and editors is that explicit detail is necessary because of something to do with “lived experiences” and consent. First, if kids are doing it anyway, then adults definitely needn't assist. Second, consent is not quite the magical word society would have us believe. Third, “everyone has different experiences” is not a reason for writing graphic content, and the replacement of “intimacy” with “experience” is largely responsible for why relationships are in the gutter and leaving people unfulfilled. Intimacy is something private between two individuals; experience is a vague euphemism to pass off what should matter as transitory, despite irrevocable effects. It's difficult to imagine in an age when phones, cameras, and microphones track a person everywhere, but there was once an ideal called privacy, and the intimate was part of it. Pushback also leads to defenses of “sexuality,” another way of saying adults want to teach kids all kinds of ways to pursue these “experiences”. Changing the wording doesn't alter the nature but does allow immoral actors to force celebration of their fantasies and fetishes. The wrongness is incontestable, though not surprising from those who promote polyamory for teens and romantic relationships between humans and demons or other ungodly creatures. The feeble argument for writing scenes of teens sleeping together is they must see what consent looks like. Again, authors do not hold special status or exemption. There is no strong enough argument for writing scenes for teens in which one character undresses another and verbally asks permission every step of the way. Especially because the new trend seems to be the girl not only “consenting”, but also a burning I want this. If she wants, this wording implies, then she must have, abandoning all reason and morality. Consent has become an excuse for all sorts of undesirable, immoral, even illegal behavior, but mutual agreement is supposed to make it okay. This isn't the behavior we should be promoting for teens; we should be giving them better things, bigger ideas to think about. Worst of all, why is any adult writing about two sixteen-year-olds sleeping together? A teenager, no matter how mature, is still developing and while smart and clever not really old enough to fully understand what she's “consenting” to, and is probably being taken advantage of. We treat eighteen with the same magical power as consent, as if any age should be sleeping around, even if legalese only extends so far. Teen pregnancy, abortion overall, would hardly be an issue if everyone stopped sleeping with people they shouldn't. Any adherent to morality knows this, though morality is just another thing scuttled from teen fiction. G-dless ideology is the new morality; immoral, manmade gods have replaced G-d; lust is the new love; sexuality excuse for pornography; perceived racism and misogyny validation for violence and rage. Many are we who did not consent to this. These scenes are in teen films as well, though how many parents know this in an age of individual devices? Adults pretending to be teens take each other's clothes off before a camera for real tweens, teens, and/or adults to watch. Please explain in clear and simple language why this is not a form of pornography. What absolutely vital role does this scene have in advancing the story? Consent is not enough. Wanting is not enough. We're encouraging teens to turn their bodies into used cars, dented, scraped, scarred, and baggage laden, for what? Why is this hollowing out of self and morality good? This serves no benefit for teens and the overall state of relationships. Consent has become an excuse for all sorts of undesirable, immoral, even illegal behavior, but we're supposed to think that everyone agreeing makes whatever they agree to okay. It's incredibly obvious that feminism and the sexual revolution didn't free women, but chain them in a prison of animalistic, unsatisfying desire, dooming them to jadedness, frustration, and loneliness. But they're so responsible! So mature! By such logic, a responsible sixteen-year-old should be able to buy guns, alcohol, and drugs. But identity! No, identity doesn't mandate a book with graphic imagery, nor is it “sexuality” or “feeling seen” or any other term you hide behind. Witness the tattered remains of social morality that writers do not balk at writing this for teens. They should balk at writing this for anyone. Once we recognized that betterment came through battling temptations. It is not difficult to see how the enforced normalization of all this was also an effective ridding of undesirable shame. Not only have we banished feeling bad, we've enforced celebration of what shame once kept in line. But they'll never be prepared! How did any of us get here if none of this existed for millennia? But look at the sales! Many people also bought rock pets. Deviants and defenders will attempt to claim that (a) this sort of stuff always existed, which isn't really a reason for its continuance, and (b) previous generations were undoubtedly stifled in their inability to express their true selves. Perhaps. And yet, previous generations built civilization, with significantly less medical prescriptions too. Previous generations were better at family and community, meaning and purpose. We have “experiences.” But this is what married people do! Some writers introduce a faux or rushed marriage into the plot, perhaps because their weakening moral compass prevents writing an explicit scene between unmarried characters. Marrying the characters and making them eighteen doesn't magically okay writing this for teens. Everyone does it—indeed there are many common bodily functions which shouldn't be demonstrated in public—isn't either reason enough. Pressures to include these scenes is evidenced by authors long regarded as “clean” storytellers, authors who won't swear or indulge in graphic or gratuitous content, authors who clearly express Christian beliefs in their acknowledgements, writing them too. Would they give this book to their priest? To a young church member? Would they read the scene aloud for family or friends or the very teens they write for? If even the professed religious authors do not have the fortitude to oppose this, if even they can be convinced of the supposed validity, then gone is the bulwark protecting children from the psychological and moral damage resulting from these scenes. But inclusivity! We must reflect the world around them! Considering what's in these books, all should pray teens aren't seeing this around them. Either way, that doesn't excuse writing about it. Moreover, cries for inclusivity from those shutting down differing opinions are inherently without substance. True inclusivity is achieved when stories focus on universal truths and laudatory values shared by all. The fundamental argument is that “could” is not “should”, and the only reliable arbiter between the two is Divinely-based morality. Current permissiveness is only possible in a society which worked for decades to expunge religion from its vital foundational position and influence. The demonization piled atop its degradation was simple insurance that the moral truths of religion wouldn't interfere with the newly established secular order. We can still be good people, they claimed. Witness the tattered remains. Allowing, championing, this sort of writing has not made us better, and instead of listening to concerns, activists and proponents double down. Need you any proof of the separation between ethics and morality and elitism and academia, scroll through an article or two in defense of these scenes. The more “educated” the individual, the twisted the pretzel of rationalization. Rational lies, all of them. These lies are prominently center of the new crusade against so-called “book banning,” although the books are still available at retailers and publishers. Fueled by self-righteous hysteria, activists take great pride in influencing state legislatures to enact decrees against book bans in protection of “lived experiences,” representation, and the like. If a teen doesn't see two boys or girls or more sleeping together, so the thinking goes, then they face imminent, unspecified harm, never mind that their sacred voice has been quashed. They claim BIPOC and queer authors are specifically targeted, failing to mention it's the content not the author rejected. Somehow the bigots are the ones who don't want kids reduced to “sexuality”, while the tolerant are the ones who do. Need anyone ask if these protections extend to writers who don't align or even disagree with their worldview? I'd say these books are better suited for adults, but adults are despairing of the unreadability of books in their categories too. And that aside from the targeted “decolonization” of books and authors that adults, especially men, enjoyed reading. From the myriad of books extant, no plot was ever turned, no story ever dependent upon an explicit scene, in the bedroom or elsewhere. Neither does such render the work art or literature, but rather indecent and abhorrent. Parents struggle to encourage their kids to read when such are the books available. ELIMINATING THE WEST For some time, agents have specifically requested non-western narratives, histories, and legends. Atop the deteriorating state of the current education system, teens aren't being presented with a fictionalized character in history, which may thereby spark interest and curiosity in real history. No wonder they know so little of the past when they're not offered history at all. What does make it in represents very select time periods. Other permitted historical fiction is alternative histories where the past is magicked or reimagined, almost always in some gender swapped way. While alternative histories can be creative, the lack of regular historical fiction seems to indicate the only permitted history is a remade one. Otherwise, most of western history isn't on shelves because no one wants to represent it. Which means no one's fighting for it to be published. Which means young readers aren't given glimpses into the past that made this present and will highly influence the future. And this from those who claim large swaths of the population don't properly teach history. The same who pushed the fabricated and widely debunked lie that slavery was unique to the west, the only culture who actively sought to end it. The same who have yet to consider the absolute necessity of mandating schools to teach the true horrors of communism done right. The same who have a monochrome view of colonization and chameleon approach to the faux oppressed-oppressor narrative. A rather high volume of Asian-based stories, histories, and mythologies fill the market instead. The proliferation of Asian and other eastern fiction isn't objectively concerning, but it's deliberate increase alongside western stories' deliberate decrease is. It's less an expansion of viewpoints and more a supplanting of anything west. I grew up reading historical fiction, but there's a dearth on shelves for teen readers, who must see where we come from through the eyes of characters resembling our ancestors. Instead of walking through time in their shoes and understanding their struggles in the context of when they lived, we project modern ideologies upon the one protagonist somehow vastly ahead of her time. It's deliberately false and disconnects readers from the world that created the one we live in. Whatever your opinion of our world, it was formed in those histories, and we cannot appreciate the present without understanding the world that made it. MENTAL HEALTH Another major trend in teen fiction is the focus on the broad category of mental health, its emergence unsurprising considering the uptick in modern society. Whatever the viewpoint on diagnoses, the truth is that the ones calling for greater awareness have much to do with having caused the issues. Teens living in the most prosperous, free society that ever was should not have such measures of mental health struggles, yet they do. Skim the messaging of the last several decades and it's no wonder why. Teens are raised on a bombardment of lies and damaging viewpoints resulting in a precarious Jenga structure at their foundation. For decades they've been told they can sleep around without lasting consequence, negating the need to build deep, lasting, exclusive relationships. Families, a fundamental source of meaning and grounding, have been shoved aside for the faux glory of sleeping with whomever, whenever, and the new solution of “found family”. Just because a pill supposedly prevents biological consequences doesn't mean a different sort of toll hasn't been exacted. And that follows the perpetual degradation of dress, reducing the entirety of an individual to a form as valued or devalued as any other physical object. Added to the disrespect of the body is the incessant, unfounded claim that “climate change” is going to destroy the planet by…well, soon. Never mind that we're doing better than before, and all predictions have been proven wrong. Imagine what continual doom and gloom does to the mental state of a teenager already grappling with ping-ponging hormones, who should be presented with optimism for the future they're about old enough to create. Well, we have a pill for that too. Teens have been told the American dream is gone by those who set out to destroy it, that American greatness isn't worth dreaming about by those who recolored it a nightmare. Hobbies and collected skills, the work of their own hands, have been shunted for social media trends and unfettered internet access. Phones are given to younger and younger kids, so they don't grow up in the tangible, real world but an algorithmic, digital one. Inevitably, the worst of that world affects them. They're told that they're hated, feared for the way they were born. They're told they're not even who they've been since birth, basic facts purposely turned into issues and doubts to shake the foundation of self. Those most adamant about the contrived need for teens to discover identity are the most diligent at axing their very roots. The response to the mental health crisis, the jadedness, the internal turmoil they've helped facilitate by destroying the enduring, reliable fabric of society is to encourage more of the same empty, hollowing behaviors. Atop all this is never-ending rage, rage, rage. At the base is the deliberate removal of religion. No matter an individual's choice of observance, religion undeniably provides what liberal society and decadence cannot; meaning. Eternal, enduring meaning. The knowing that you're more than a clump of cells passing through this timespan, because you are an integral link in a chain reaching back millennia. Your ancestors didn't endure hardships or fight to build civilization so you could be the end of the line, but so you could gratefully take your place in it. You and your actions matter. Not because you're a political vote or celebrated community, but because you were made in the image of G-d Who woke you today as there's something only you can do in His world. What effect would the proliferation of this messaging in literature have on the mental state of the youth? And for those pontificating about diversity and inclusion, who in truth only want different skin colors espousing the same beliefs, there is no greater unifier than religion. Belief in a higher power unites individuals of different backgrounds, colors, and, most valuably, opinions, in ways no mandate or ideology ever can. While lengthy, the above in no way encompasses all the changes, reasons, and effects pertaining to the devolution of teen fiction. And, as the focus is not on talent but content, it can be shifted as easily as it was before. You may disagree with everything I've written. You may accuse me of jealousy, hatred, bigotry, racism, misogyny, xenophobia, erasure, et al. I only encourage you to look for yourself. Peruse bookstore aisles; click through new releases; check who's getting awards. What do your eyes see?
EPISODE 338 - Clark and Hyung reflect on the hobby in 2025 as well as give some final shout-outs for their podcast guests before closing out the 5th season of Cards To The Moon!Catch all the podcast guest interviews here! https://fivecardguys.com/podcast--------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
I když zatím můžeme říci o letošní zimě, že je poměrně teplá, mrazíky, zvláště po ránu, už jsou součástí běžných dnů. Kdo má vodoměrnou šachtu někde na pozemku, určitě ji má obloženou polystyrenem a dobře zabezpečenou proti mrazu. Jak ale zabezpečit rekreační chalupy, na které v zimě většinou nejezdíme?
I když zatím můžeme říci o letošní zimě, že je poměrně teplá, mrazíky, zvláště po ránu, už jsou součástí běžných dnů. Kdo má vodoměrnou šachtu někde na pozemku, určitě ji má obloženou polystyrenem a dobře zabezpečenou proti mrazu. Jak ale zabezpečit rekreační chalupy, na které v zimě většinou nejezdíme?
I když zatím můžeme říci o letošní zimě, že je poměrně teplá, mrazíky, zvláště po ránu, už jsou součástí běžných dnů. Kdo má vodoměrnou šachtu někde na pozemku, určitě ji má obloženou polystyrenem a dobře zabezpečenou proti mrazu. Jak ale zabezpečit rekreační chalupy, na které v zimě většinou nejezdíme?
Máriás Béla, azaz DrMáriás januárban lesz 60 éves, az általa alapított Tudósok zenekar pedig 40. Az évfordulókat egy életmű-kiállítás és egy különleges jubileumi album kíséri. Az Éljen a diktatúra! című kötet hatvan életrajzi írásban beszél a festő-zenész-író összetéveszthetetlen művészeti víziójáról, életútjáról a Tito-korszak Jugoszláviájában eltöltött gyerekkortól és a menekülés-szerű Magyarországra költözéstől mostanáig. A hol ironikus, hol groteszk, hol pedig megrendítő könyv központi kérdése: lehetséges-e a művészi szabadság eszközeivel kritikusan viszonyulni a diktatórikus rendszerekhez, vagy eleve illúzió bármiféle lázadás. 2025 utolsó Buksója egyben a podcast záró epizódja is a 24.hu-n. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jayne Peressini returns to Passion to Profession for a second conversation. She works on product inside eBay Collectibles and lives this market every day.This episode focuses on signals that shape the hobby beyond headline sales.We talk aboutSupply and how to read it without emotionLiquidity and time to cashVelocity and why turnover mattersWhy comps lag realityHow collectors build strategy with limited budgetsWhat demand looks like when you zoom outThis is a collector conversation grounded in product reality.If you buy, sell, or plan your collection with intent, this episode will change how you look at the market.A special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: NYC comedy legend and host of How Was Your Week with Julie Klausner, Julie Klausner!Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals.Subscribe to Hello, Puzzlers! wherever you get your podcasts! And come join our growing puzzle community over on Patreon, where you can find bonus episodes and other exclusive content!Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas.The show is produced by Claire Bidigare-Curtis.Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.Our community manager is Gary Buchler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's always tragic when a sports figure passes away before their time, but what's the etiquette hobby wise when that occurs and is their a difference between an old retired athlete and when it's a younger active one? We tackle that topic on this episode. Also: *New Product Release Schedule *Hobby News Follow us on Social Media: Website:https://www.sportscardnationpo....com https://linktr.ee/Sportscardna... E-Mail us at: hobbyquickhits@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sports-card-nation-podcast--4761791/support.
What would urbanist legend Jane Jacobs think of downtown Brooklyn today? Jacobs' "four elements for a good neighborhood" are foundational for many modern urban planners. But Jacobs herself did not hold downtown Brooklyn in high regard when she was writing in the 1960s. In this episode, host Maheema applies Jacobs's own four elements to modern DTBK
We know that Doug likes to fashion himself a “man of the people”, but it is sadly true that other podcasts actually like us! Of course nobody knows why, but joining LPP this week are Ben and Evan from Iron Dice Gaming and the History to Hobby podcast. Hopefully all of the collective chatting about Adepticon 2026 gets you excited to go check out the Event Preview and get ready to sign up in Jan 2026! Adepticon Event Preview is live at: https://web.cvent.com/event/af94478e-5a57-4117-a5da-48a9f5ce3bd8/summary Were you OGed in 2025? Over-Grognarded that is! Head over to our store and pick up one of our Grognard Rendition Team T-shirts to show your loyalty to the Anti-Grognardists! (If that is even a word…) https://www.leadpursuit.net/store/grttshirts As always, check out our store for the latest in Blood Red Skies and Aerial Wargaming miniatures, accessories and more! https://www.leadpursuit.net/store
Send us a textOur Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/HockeyCardsGongshowOn this episode of the Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast we start with Get To Know Your Hockey Hall of Famers, this time looking at the life, hockey career, and hobby market for hockey hall of famer, Bill Mosienko (22:47). Another week of NHL play has completed and we take a look at Who's Hot & who's riding The Struggle Bus (29:22). In hobby news, a huge Sidney Crosby milestone, more grading company acquisition, and some amazing stats regarding Macklin Celebrini's first 100 games (56:47). We take a look at the hockey hobbies biggest chases in 2025 (1:14:19). 2024-25 Engrained Icons has been out in for a couple of weeks and we review the Top 5 early sales (1:20:40). Next, we answer your hockey cards mailbag questions (1:30:20), then end the show with personal pickups (2:11:35).Partners & SponsorsGongshow Reloaded - https://www.GongshowReloaded.comHockeyChecklists.com - https://www.hockeychecklists.comSlab Sharks Consignment - http://bit.ly/3GUvsxNSlab Sharks is now accepting U.S. submissions!MINTINK - https://www.mintink.caPSA - https://www.psacard.comGP Sports Cards - https://gpsportcards.com/Private Collection Insurance - https://privatecollectioninsurance.comSign up for Card Ladder - https://app.cardladder.com/signup?via=HCGongshoFollow Hockey Cards Gongshow on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/hockey_cards_gongshow/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hockey_cards_gongshowFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HockeyCardsGongshowTwitter - https://twitter.com/HCGongshowThe Hockey Cards Gongshow podcast is a production of Dollar Box Ventures LLC
Erin & Tam share what it was like to try a new hobby, mahjong together for the first time. We talk about why it's easier to try something new with a safe person, and how letting yourself be bad at something together gives you permission to enjoy the experience without turning it into another thing to master. @bambirdboutique www.bambirdboutique.com @magpiemahjong www.magpiemahjong.com
Tres hobbies que toda persona debería tener S9 E298En este episodio hablo de tres hobbies esenciales que pueden ayudarte a equilibrar tu mente, aumentar tu creatividad y traer más alegría a tu vida diaria. Pequeños hábitos que marcan una gran diferencia.Bienvenido a este poderoso mensaje de energía y espiritualidad. Abre tu mente y tu corazón para recibir la guía que el universo tiene para ti.
We are heading back to the episode with Jah from Nigeria.It was a facinating discussion about the creativity of Jah to build a RC car with local materials in his home in Nigeria. There are no hobby shops or Hobby delivery opportunities. Let's go back to remember this interesting conversation.
Pema guides us in creating maps of all the things we love to do.Sunday episode of the multi award-winning Yoto Daily - the mini podcast from the people at yotoplay.com.If you loved this episode, download the Yoto app to listen to the rest of the week's Yoto Daily episodes for free.If you want to share your artwork with Jake and Pema, or contribute your own joke for the Friyay jokes round up, check out yoto.space!Did you know you can tune into Yoto Daily for fun facts and trivia, jokes, and riddles each and every day? Access all episodes of Yoto Daily by downloading the Yoto App. You'll find loads of a world of free kids' radio, and you don't need a Yoto Player to use it.Follow us at @yotoplay on Instagram and Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You repeated the same year 19 times because you were afraid of your numbers. In this episode, Tim and Derek break down why "feeling" like you're doing okay is a trap that keeps you stuck in a hobby instead of a business. Learn how tracking your daily operating expenses and job costing isn't just about math, it's about the confidence to charge what you're worth. Stop swinging the hammer like a handyman and start leading like a CEO. ============================================================You want to crack $1M? You need systems and processes that eliminate the fear of the off-season and guarantee cash flow. Learn the Contractor's Code to dominate your market.GET THE COURSE. STOP PANICKING.Contractor's Code to Cracking $1M → https://thecontractorfight.com/code============================================================== Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review.Apple PodcastsSpotify
2025 gave WNBA collectors plenty to react to. New products. Bigger prices. Louder noise.In this episode, Katelyn and Brett slow it down and reflect on what the year actually taught them as collectors.They walk through five lessons shaped by real decisions. Cards they chased. Cards they missed. Teams they rode with. Moments that stuck.You'll hear why patience is not passive. Why one card can outweigh ten. Why losses can matter more than wins. Why community keeps this space grounded. And why your lane as a collector belongs to you.If you're thinking about how you want to collect in 2026, this episode gives you a framework to do it with intention.Check out Card Ladder the official data partner of The WNBA Card PodcastShout out to our good friends at Great Lakes Trading Cards for supporting The WNBA Card Podcast and WNBA collectors worldwide!Follow the WNBA Card Podcast on Instagram Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | TiktokFollow Katelyn: | Instagram ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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