Podcasts about hoping

(14) Mary Kissel critiques U.S.-China relations, arguing that Beijing is a totalitarian enemy. She advocates for strategic decoupling and realistic planning, rather than hoping for fair trade or stability from the current Chinese regime.NETHERLANDS

In this deeply honest community birth story, Deb talks with Nitzan Auz about the emotional complexity of welcoming her third baby during a season of uncertainty, stress, and shifting expectations. As she approached her due date, Nitzan found herself navigating not only the physical and emotional intensity of late pregnancy, but also the weight of global events unfolding in Israel that deeply impacted her mental state. Hoping for a different experience this time around, she instead faced an unexpected induction and a birth that unfolded far from her original vision. The conversation also touches on postpartum recovery, identity, resilience, and Nitzan's inspiring return to running, including completing the NYC Marathon when her daughter was less than four months old. Together, they explore the grief that can come when birth doesn't go according to plan, and the slow, meaningful process of making peace with an experience that felt difficult to fully accept at first. This episode is a reminder that healing after birth is not always linear, and that acceptance can coexist with disappointment. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at:prenatalyogacenter.com Don't forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE  If you love what you've been listening to, please leave a rating and review! Yoga| Birth|Babies (Apple) or on Spotify! To connect with Deb and the PYC Community:  Instagram & Facebook: @prenatalyogacenter Youtube: Prenatal Yoga Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(5) Timothy Ryback recounts how the November 1932 defeat leaves the Nazi Party in a state of gloom, leading many to believe Hitler is "washed up." However, political desperation drives Franz von Papen to reach out to Hitler, hoping to salvage his own unpopular chancellorship by forming a new alliance. Hindenburg meets with Hitler a second time in a congenial but ultimately fruitless exchange of war stories. Internal party tensions escalate as Gregor Strasser advocates for conciliation while hardliners like Goebbels demand total power, leading to Hitler's infamous "nightshirt" scene where he was pulled off a train in Jena by his own lieutenants.1939

How do seasons of hardship and disappointment shape who we become? Stu Quackenbush continues our Joseph series, looking at how God used painful circumstances to reveal what was hidden in the hearts of Joseph's brothers. Even when it's hard to see, God faithfully uses life's difficulties to grow humility, dependence, and deeper trust in Him.

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Seth and Sean discuss what they hope to see out at Texans OTAs, if Harden's postgame comments will haunt him forever, and if any of the remaining free agents are a fit for the Texans.

Hoping You Will Say Yes - MMP 96 // On episode 96 of the Mindset Mixtape Podcast, we talk about finding and choosing to courageously say yes to whatever it is that we need to say yes to! As Jack Gilbert shared, do you have the courage to bring forth this work? The treasures that are hidden inside you are hoping you will say yes. And so does your future self, the people that need what you bring to the table, and the God that created you to do amazing things. // Thanks for joining us for another episode of the #MindsetMixtapePodcast! We hope it has been an encouragement to you. Please share it with others and leave a rating and review wherever you list. If you have questions or comments, visit us at -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dontdolifealone.com⁠

Most new car washes open cold. They run free wash giveaways the week before opening, get a busy Saturday, and watch traffic disappear by month two. There's a better way.In this episode, you'll learn the exact five-phase launch playbook three operators used to open their new locations with sold-out crowds, presold memberships, and predictable revenue from week one. One operator opened a low-visibility C location and turned it into a 4,000-member business. Another opened a brand new wash in Washington with nearly 7,000 people already in her text club. A third built a 7,000-subscriber list 18 months before opening day.The pattern's the same every time. Build the list early. Treat it like a community, not a database. Presell a Founders Club. Activate the list at opening. Build habit in the first 90 days.If you're opening a new car wash in the next 6 to 18 months, this episode is your playbook.Ready to map this to your own site? Schedule a call with our team at OptSpot.com.Free resource: Five Funnels to Freedom at FiveFunnelsToFreedom.com

TSN's Tim Hauraney on how weather affects Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari trying to keep up to McLaren and Mercedes, Kimi Antonelli's breakout season, and the impact of the canceled races earlier in the season.

Clare will be hoping to get their All Ireland Camogie Championship off to the best possible start when they open their campaign this weekend. The Banner welcome Dublin to Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg on Saturday afternoon in the first match of the All Ireland series for both sides. Clare are unbeaten in two outings against the Dubs in 2026, most notably when they took victory in the Division 1B final to claim promotion for next year. Clare FM Analyst Ann-Marie McGann says the sides meeting for the third time will make for a fascinating tactical battle.

Today's the day! Hoping to instill some confidence in Emma ahead of the Women's Mini Marathon, Dave challenged her to race a Luas to prove she has speed on her side... but, did she manage to do it?

Sutter Home Chardonnay surprised the crew by being less offensive than expected, but the real shock was how little separation there was between a $9 1.5L bottle and the $15.99 Olema California Chardonnay. The episode dives into why Chardonnay gets such a bad reputation, how oak and climate shape the wine, and why people shouldn't give up on the grape after one bad experience.Featured wines:Sutter Home Chardonnay, California, 13.1% ABV, $7Olema California Chardonnay 2024, 13.8% ABV, $15.99The crew also crowns a winner of the “Drink This, Not That” challenge and debates whether popular budget wines deserve all the hate they get.Subscribe for weekly wine conversations.Support the show and help keep the wine flowing!Buy us a glass!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/cheers3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you!Stop Wasting Your Wine on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stopwastingyourwine/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop Wasting Your Wine on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StopWastingYourWine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Stop Wasting Your Wine Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stopwastingyourwine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters00:00 - Intro and Challenge Recap01:18 - Todays Wine09:37 - First Impressions of Sutter Home Chardonnay18:14 - First Impressions of Olema Chardonnay23:24 - Why Chardonnay Is So Divisive31:44 - Exploring Chardonnay Styles Around the World34:14 - Revisiting the Olema After It Opens Up35:22 - Review and Final Thoughts40:13 - Deciding the Drink This, Not That Winner47:26 - Upcoming Napa Wine Company Episodes48:08 - Where to Follow the Show

Bill Cassidy is the latest victim of Donald Trump's revenge tour. The longtime Louisiana senator, who once voted to impeach Trump, lost the primary this weekend to a Trump-backed rival. Hoping to avoid the same fate tomorrow is Kentuck's Tom Massie, who forced the release of the Epstein files and has been one of the biggest critics of the president's war in Iran.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three couples have taken a leap and opened a bouldering gym in Whangarei - no ropes, no harnesses and a climb of up to 4.5m.

Jesus' priesthood is man's only hope of drawing near to God.

CBS Sports' Adam Finkelstein reported that AJ Dybantsa hoped to stay in Utah. Andscape's Marc Spears reported that the Jazz contacted the Wizards about trading for the No. 1 pick. These reports, and others like them, will circulate for the next month leading up to the draft, as they always do. But Wizards fans shouldn't be too concerned with any of them. Greg explains why in this episode. Enjoy!

Two things that drive me batshit crazy with radio stations and the way they present their versions of rock and roll:  1. The same four songs from every artist, played over and over and over and... 2. The loss of discovery and creativity. You don't listen to the radio anymore?  Got it. Me neither. At least not in the traditional, find-the-station-on-the-radio way. I do, however, listen to terrestrial stations, those with a tower and a frequency and call letters.  It is simply done through an app, via CarPlay in my vehicle, or in headphones with my iPhone. That said, the only chance an old-school radio station has to succeed - or continue to survive - is to get creative, be local, and find places within the world of what people like that can make the station feel different.  Not too different, right?  But unique within a realm that is. completely homogeneous. This podcast shows you how to do it. Bands and musicians you probably like, and songs from their catalog of material that are overlooked but probably loved if they were given some re-exposure.  That's our job for this one.   Hoping you find something you like. Rock on. - R website for previous episodes: rockpopandroll.com email: rockpoprollpodcast@gmail.com

Hoping to find some inspiration and direction in life, an aimless young woman buys a top hat at the estate sale of a magician. Genre: Mystery, Mythology, Science Fiction   Excerpt:Ro checked the bookcases and found some intriguing titles. Animating Your Crafts Finding the Right Writer to Type on Your Haunted Typewriter  Philosophy and Alchemy: A Foundation  Illusions to Fool the Physical Senses: A Foundation  Illusions to Fool the Psychic Senses: A Foundation  Love Potions, Snake Oils, and Other Tonic Myths In fact, they all looked intriguing. "Where do I begin?" she thought.   The Wheel of Fiction Turns. What did it land on this time?Each Season 9 story follows a theme chosen by the Wheel of Fiction. Thirteen spokes. Eight are the themes from previous seasons. One is "Turn Again." One is a wild card. And three are covered in question marks and will be revealed when the wheel lands on them. See a story trailer and a (satisfying) video of the wheel turning here: Transdimensional Top Hat This episode landed on OBJECTS OF POWER. I chose a top hat, which made me think of stage magic, and other kinds of magic. Find more stories and episodes about powerful objects here: Year of Objects of Power.   MERCH!Interested in merch, like mugs and notebooks, featuring my artwork?Please visit my Store page for info on where you can buy: STORYFEATHER STORE   NEWSLETTERS The Store page also has sign-up forms for my two email newsletters: Storyfeather Gazette (if you'd like to keep up with the fiction I create) Fictioneer's Field Guide (if you'd like writing tips and guidance from me)  Choose what you want. (Either way, you're choosing high jinks.)   MY FIRST BOOK (yay)Ever wonder how I've gotten all these hundreds of stories written? I have a method. You can learn it in my book called Fictioneer's Field Guide: A Game Plan for Writing Short Stories. It's now available from Amazon as an eBook, paperback, and hardcover. You can also get there from my Store page: STORYFEATHER STORE   CREDITSStory: "Transdimensional Top Hat" Copyright © 2022 by Nila L. PatelNarration, Episode Art, Editing, and Production: Nila L. Patel   Music:"Abstract Vision #3" by ANDREW SITKOV (Intro & Outro)"Abstract Vision #5" by ANDREW SITKOV (Outro) Music by ANDREA BARONI (Cyberleaf)"Ground Control""You Were Always in the Right Place""Fugue for One Synthetic Heart""Forest Bathing""Evolving Cities""Slightly Across""Dancing Operators""March of the Waking Lights"   Music by ANDREW SITKOV (MuzStation Game Music)"Abstract Vision #3""Abstract Vision #2""Abstract Vision #1""Abstract Vision #4"   All tracks are part of a music and sound effects bundles I purchased from Humble Bundle and sourced from GameDev Market.   Music by Andrea Baroni and Andrew Sitkov is licensed from GameDev MarketSound effects from AudioJungle, GameDevMarket, and Soundly (through Hindenburg) Vocal effects created with Audacity Changes made to the musical tracks? Just cropping of some to align with my narration. Find more music by Andrea Baroni and Andrew Sitkov at gamedevmarket.net Find more stories by Nila at storyfeather.com   Episode Art Description:Digital drawing. A young woman at center seen from knees up, dressed in top hat, ruffled shirt, and a jacket with coattails. She stands facing forward, turned slightly to the right, arms raised and bent, hands flourished. From her right shoulder, a flock of a butterflies fly up to upper left corner, one of them perched on her right index finger. Bottom right corner, waist-high to the young woman, stands a classic style robot made out of blocks and circles, with right arm raised, see from mid-section up. Watermark of "Storyfeather" beneath right collar of jacket.

He says Democrats have a chance to defeat President Donald Trump's brand of right-wing populism, but only if the party embraces core economic issues instead of polarizing culture fights.

Should the Bulls be hoping Caleb Wilson falls to them at No. 4 overall full 811 Wed, 13 May 2026 21:33:35 +0000 RAQ1riyHwYlvttg6XN39D44yTf3YIwa5 nba,chicago bulls,sports Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show nba,chicago bulls,sports Should the Bulls be hoping Caleb Wilson falls to them at No. 4 overall? Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperw

Krysten Peek joined DJ & PK to talk about the NBA Draft Combine and weigh in on AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and Caleb Wilson.

This podcast shows you how to fully recover from OCD.Each episode breaks down the exact techniques and nuances that stop rumination, reduce compulsions, and help you retrain your brain out of the OCD cycle. We cover every major OCD theme, including:Pure-O OCDRelationship OCDHarm OCDReal Event OCDSO-OCD / Sexuality OCDReligious / Scrupulosity OCDCleaning & Contamination OCDPhysical CompulsionsAll other OCD subtypesMy goal is simple: clear guidance that actually works, explained in a way that is calm, direct, and easy to apply immediately.You can fully recover from OCD. Don't give up — you're not stuck, and your brain can change.

Vittorio and Alasdair review Saturday's defeat to Inter and what it means ahead of a rematch for the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoping your hard work will be noticed, appreciated and rewarded? Unlikely to happen. In this episode Jac & Ral break down one of the biggest myths in your career - the belief that great work speaks for itself.If you want to step into your next promotion, lead with authority, or simply get the recognition you deserve, you have to become your own best advocate.We share practical ways to intentionally highlight your successes and contributions to managers and leadership with authenticity. How to actively share project outcomes, speak up in critical meetings, and network with intent.So stop waiting for someone else to notice. It's time to find your voice, take control of your narrative, and make sure your impact is felt.----Your support helps keep this show going — join us on Patreon.https://tinyurl.com/jacandralpatreonNew Episode Every Monday Follow the showhttps://www.instagram.com/keepingitrealwithjacandral/https://open.spotify.com/show/5yIs5ncJGvJyXhI55Js0if?si=aCNOdB68QnOGnT0vCTPcPgFollow Jac https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacphillips/https://www.instagram.com/jac.phillips.coaching/Follow Ralhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/https://www.instagram.com/gabrielledolan.1/Produced by Keehlan Ferrari-Brown

What if the reason you feel stuck isn't that you lack a calling… but because you haven't been able to name it yet? What if the clarity you've been searching for is closer than you think? In today's episode, I'm bringing you behind the scenes of a live coaching session with Linda, who knew deep down she was called to something more but couldn't quite connect the dots. She had the desire. She felt the pull. But when it came to turning that calling into a clear message, podcast, or offer… she felt stuck and frustrated. Maybe you've been there too. Trying to show up online. Doing more on social media. Hoping something will finally gain traction... But nothing seems to click. In just 15 minutes of coaching, everything shifted for Linda. Her podcast name, message, and even a vision for monetization. Not because she suddenly became someone different, but because the calling already inside her was finally brought into clarity. In this episode, you'll hear how we bridged the gap between “I feel called” and “I know exactly what to do next.” You'll also learn how to think strategically about starting a podcast that actually aligns with your purpose... not just adding more noise online. If you've been sitting on an idea, feeling the nudge, but unsure how it all fits together, this conversation will help you see what's possible when the right questions are asked, and the right framework is in place. You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need the right support to draw it out. Your calling is there. Let's bring language to it. I pray this blesses you! Been building and building… but the fruit just isn't coming? It might not be your effort. It might be your blueprint. I'm hosting a free live workshop on May 13th called Build a Business God's Way, and I'm walking you through the exact Kingdom blueprint God gave me to build a multi-seven figure business — with no social media, no DMs, and no strategies that cost you your peace or your family. In one hour, you'll get clear on your calling, your person, and your message — and learn how to turn it into consistent income without the pressure, the hustle, or the burnout.

When Waiting Hurts — Keep Hoping Anyway Psalm 71:5  “For you have been my hope, O Sovereign LORD, my confidence since my youth.” This is something I hope many of us can say.  If I had one wish for all of you listening, it would be that you got to know Jesus when you were young and that He has been your hope and your confidence since your youth.  When I was younger, it was great to have my hope and confidence in Jesus.  It was great to know, especially when I was a teenager, that I was not alone, that Jesus was there, and that He was in control.  I was happy with the rules of the Catholic Church, as they were something I could rely on.  It also helped me make hard decisions as I did not want to fracture my relationship with the Lord.   That is not to say that I always made the right decisions.  I made a lot of wrong decisions.  Sometimes I knew what was right in the eyes of the Lord and yet chose to do the wrong thing.  That is pretty much par for the course.  None of us is perfect, no matter how much we would like to be.  I would love it if my mind and body would just get on the same page when it comes to following in the Lord's footsteps.  But as St. Paul so famously says in Romans 7:19, “ For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.”  Even St. Paul struggled to do God's will.   Sometimes we assume that, although we know we struggle, others aren't struggling as much.  We assume that because people seem closer to God than we do, it is easier for them to do the right thing.  This may be true in some cases; however, we all struggle with something.  I don't think there is a single human being who finds it easy to follow God's footsteps perfectly, without issues.  Some things may come easily, and other things may be difficult.  We are all different, and the things we struggle with may be different, but there is always a struggle.     If you did not know Jesus or the Lord when you were younger, don't worry.  It is never too late to get to know Him and to learn to rely on him as your savior and your confidence.  It is never too late to have hope in the Lord.  He is an awesome Lord who always keeps his promises and never lets us down.  How many others can you truly say that about? One of the reasons it is so great to have our confidence in the Sovereign God is that it is comforting to know that we are not the only ones in control of our lives.  It is nice to know there is something bigger than ourselves.  Once you are able to really believe this, it takes a lot of the pressure off many of the decision-making choices in your life.  When you can learn to stop and ask what God wants you to do in different circumstances, then you can rest assured that things will turn out all right.   It is comforting for me to know that no one decision will be the end of all that is good in my life.  I try to make well-thought-out decisions and use the wisdom God has given me.  I also try to pray before I make any big decisions.  However, I know that even if I make the wrong decision, God can turn it around and make something wonderful come of it.  He is that good.  Have you ever thought you were making the right decision, only for it not to turn out so well?  Have you ever made what seemed the wrong decision and then had everything turn out ok in the end?  God has a plan for our lives, and He is going to help us get there, even if we make a few or many wrong choices along the way.   The verse not only speaks of our confidence in God but also of our hope in Him.  I know people who struggle with the practicality of hope.  It's not an issue with the idea of hope.  I think many of us can say that we have hope for the future.  It is hope for a specific thing that I think some people struggle with.  If you have a desire deep within you and have been waiting a very long time for it to be met, I can understand why you may struggle with hope.  I can see how it may actually hurt your heart to hope for something that you feel may never happen.  I wish I had something wise and comforting to say to you right now if this is you.   All I can say is please don't give up on your hopes and dreams.  I truly believe that God gives us those desires deep down inside of us.  Actually, he has confirmed this with the words he gave at prayer group, and Philippians 2:13 says, “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”  God is working in you!  I know right now you are questioning if God really put those desires in you.  You are probably thinking that He does not want you to have them or that he would have given them to you already.  I don't know why some people have to wait a really long time while others don't.  God's ways are higher than our ways.  He knows what we need and what we can handle.   If you have a deep desire for something, I ask that you keep hoping for it!  Keep asking God to follow through on this desire.  Ask Him to give you the patience to keep waiting on His timing.  Ask Him for the strength to keep hoping when you feel like you can't hope anymore.  I think we sometimes want to give up hope because we can't see a way that our desire could come true.  We can't see any humanly way that our desire could happen.  We forget that God isn't human.  He doesn't need to find a humanly way for it to happen.  He can find extraordinary ways for it to happen.  He can find supernatural ways for it to happen.  He is the creator of the entire world.  He can surely handle helping us with whatever desire He puts into our hearts.   Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you bless everyone listening to this episode today. Lord, we ask that you help us not give up our hope for our desires. Lord, we thank you for placing these desires inside us, and we ask that you give us the strength and perseverance to keep hoping.  Lord, we know that your time is better than our time, and your way is better than our way. Please give us the patience to wait for your timing. Lord, we ask that you help us put our confidence in you.  Lord, we ask that you help us do the things we want to do and not do the things we don't want to do. We love you so very much, Lord, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus ' holy name, amen. Thank you so much for joining me on the journey to walk boldly with Jesus. If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with a friend. I look forward to spending time with you again tomorrow. Have a blessed day. Today's Word from the Lord was received in October 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “I do not change like the seasons. I am always the same.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

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Send us Fan MailThe Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field in Minneapolis. The boys are riding high following big playoff victories for the Minnesota Wild and Timberwolves, but the Twins have them far less excited. Dan has given up on Royce Lewis, while David wonders if Derek Shelton regrets taking the Twins job this offseason. The guys discuss how Shelton should build the lineup card, and worry about Byron Buxton waiving his no trade clause. Thanks for listening, and as always, go Twins The Gran Group with Edina Realty TWIN CITIES AREA REALTORS TO MEET ALL OF YOUR HOUSING NEEDS! Pulltab SportsMN for the Win is part of the Pulltab Sports Network - covering sports, culture, and entertainment Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showMusic: "Minnesota Twins Theme" (1961) written by Ray Charles and Dick Wilson. Arrangement and performance by Jason Cain.Twitter/X: @MNfortheWin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MNfortheWinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mnforthewin/Website: https://mnforthewin.buzzsprout.com/ Puckett's Picks Scoring  1pt per Base  (H/BB/HBP) | 1pt per SB | 1pt per RBI   -1pt per K | -1pt per Error | -2pt per GIDP   +0.5 Point Bonus if Winning Player is Top Team Scorer Tie Breaker 1. Most HRs 2. Least Ks 3. Least LOBListeners always pick first, lowest score between Dan/David/Hoges picks second for next series

In this week's episode, we take a look at best practices for indie authors' email newsletters. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Frostborn series at my Payhip store: CALLIANDE25 The coupon code is valid through May 18, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 301 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May the 1st, 2026, and today we are looking at the effective use of email newsletters for indie authors. We'll also have an update on my current writing, publishing and audiobook projects and a Coupon of the Week. So let's start off with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code, we'll get you 25% off the ebooks in the Frostborn series at my Payhip store. That coupon code is CALLIANDE25. And as always, the coupon code and the links to my Payhip store will be available in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code will be valid through May the 18th, 2026. So if you need a new ebook for this spring, we have got you covered. Now let's have an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. My main project right now is Dragon-Mage, the sixth book in the Rivah Half-Elven Thief series. I'm pleased to report the rough draft of that is done at 82,000 words. So I think this will end up being the longest book in the series to date by a slight margin. I believe the previous longest one was Half-Orc Paladin, which came in at 78,000. I've started editing. The first editing pass is 9% through. Hoping to get a little further with that after I record this episode. I'm hoping to have this book out before the end of May, if all goes well. My secondary project is Blade of Thieves, the fifth book in the Blades of Ruin epic fantasy series. I am currently 8,000 words into that. So once Dragon-Mage is published, Blade of Thieves will be my new main project. My new secondary project then will be Cloak of Frost, the 15th book in the Cloak Mage series. I thought I should mention that in the podcast because I had two questions in my email about that today. So I will be starting on Cloak of Frost sometime in the second half of May, if all goes well. Hopefully it will be published in July, with Blade of Thieves coming out in June (if all goes well). In audiobook news, recording is underway for Cloak of Illusion, and that will be narrated by Hollis McCarthy and Blade of Wraiths, which will be narrated by Brad Wills. We're making good progress on both. I am looking forward to sharing those audiobooks with you before too much longer. So that is where I'm at with my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. 00:02:28 Main Topic: Email Newsletters for Indie Authors Now let's move on to our main topic, email newsletters for indie authors. If you are listening to this podcast, there's a pretty good chance you're also subscribed to my newsletter and if you are not subscribed to my newsletter, I recommend you do so because not only do you get three free ebooks when you subscribe to my newsletter, then every time I have a new book announcement, I give away a free short story as well through links in the newsletter. So it really is to your benefit if you want to read my books to be subscribed to my new release newsletter. But there are other reasons for an indie author to have a newsletter and we're going to talk about some of those reasons in this episode and some of the things you should not do with a new release newsletter or an email newsletter (if you have one). For a while, email newsletters were considered obsolete in the age of social media. Why not just put things on Facebook or Twitter? Well, for one thing, Twitter doesn't exist anymore. For another, as social media algorithms changed and it became harder for people to see content in their feeds consistently, many authors began to look for alternatives to social media and ended up back on email newsletters or Substacks. The main benefit of an email newsletter is that you have control and it's not dependent on a specific platform. You don't have to worry about your account being flagged or closed by some random AI glitch and lose your ability to communicate with your readers. Most importantly, you're targeting people who want to know more about you instead of trying to fight through all the digital noise that is the modern internet. So today, we're going to talk about five things to try with your author email newsletter, and five things that would probably be the best to avoid. #1: Give people a reason to care. People need a reason to subscribe to an email newsletter, and it should be substantial enough to be a motivator. For myself, I offer three free full length books to new subscribers, Malison: Dragon Curse, Blade of the Ghosts, and Frostborn: The Skull Quest, and they arrive in a three book bundle from Book Funnel. People also need a reason to open the emails once they subscribe. For myself, I offer newsletter subscribers free short stories, usually timed around the release of a new book. For example, I just published Blade of Wraiths, and that came with a free short story, Halfling Alchemy, and I gave away a bunch of copies of Halfling Alchemy when Blade of Wraiths came out. For Dragon-Mage, yesterday I finished writing a short story called Paladin and Priest, and that will also be given away for free to newsletter subscribers when I send out the new release newsletter after Dragon-Mage is finally published (hopefully later this month). Other things you can try are offering exclusive discounts, sneak peeks of new books, and giveaways. When I have a BookBub featured deal, I will usually send out a newsletter like the day before or two days before that to share the upcoming discount with my newsletter subscribers as well. Sometimes when I have special sales like that, I will also use the newsletter to send things out to try and generate interest in the sale. #2: Get to the point. It's good to get to the point as quickly as possible in an email newsletter. People are skimming emails at best. We all get lots and lots of emails, and the longer the email is, the less likely it is to be read. Make it easy to scan for the main points and try not to have a long, rambling introduction. Good formatting also helps people who are skimming to find what they want quickly. Good formatting also helps people who are skimming to find out what they want quickly. Based on my own email data, what gets the most clicks are the images of book covers I put on there. Usually I have an image of the book cover that goes to Amazon and an image of the short story cover that goes to my Payhip store where I'm giving away the short story for free, and those consistently get the most clicks in my email newsletters. So that is an example of getting to the point and good formatting because the point of the newsletter is to let people know that I have a new book out or that something's on sale and the good formatting in the form of the cover images lets people quickly get to the thing I am offering them. #3: Use data to figure out what's working. Once you've done a few newsletters, you will have the data to see if there's certain types of newsletters that are more successful than others. You can go even further and test if there's certain days of the week or times of day that are more likely to be successful. Conventional wisdom is to send things early on the day on a Monday or Tuesday and avoid Friday afternoons when people are already distracted by the weekend. For myself, I've generally gotten the best results with newsletters sent on Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Now, obviously many people are at work at that time, but you'd be surprised how many people have signed up for the newsletter with their work email address and seem to welcome the distraction during the workday when a new release announcement arrives. I have sent newsletters on Fridays and weekends. It's never as effective. Usually Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are the most effective days to send out a newsletter. #4: Use a consistent format. Using a consistent format for your newsletter can make it easier for people to find the information they're looking for and makes reading a newsletter more of a ritual. For example, author James Clear does a weekly newsletter with three quotes from his own books, two quotes from other people, and one reflection question each week. For myself, my newsletters almost always follow the same format. I'll have one section with the cover image and links to the main thing I'm selling and then below that, two smaller areas, which are for the short story I'm giving away for free, and then another one with another short story I'm giving away for free or some other item I want to promote. Sometimes it's an audiobook. Sometimes it's another author's book who has asked me to include it in a newsletter swap. It's usually something of that nature. I've been using that in the same email format for like the last 10 years or so, and it's been working pretty well. #5: Be sure to preview and proofread before sending. Be sure to preview how the newsletter will actually work before sending it out. Proofread the text, make sure none of the images are pixelated, and make sure all the links are working correctly. If you include a wrong link in the newsletter (which I have done in the past), people will let you know about it. It might be helpful to have someone else test it before sending it out. So those are five tips that you want to do with your newsletter. And I'm also going to add a bonus sixth one: follow the law. There are several regulations related to email newsletters, both in the US and the EU, and I think most of the EU ones still apply to the UK, even though they left a couple of years ago. In the US, if you are sending an email for a commercial purpose, you need to include a physical mailing address with every newsletter you send out. Many authors use PO boxes or UPS box numbers to avoid putting their home address in there, but if you are sending out an email for commercial purposes, you do need to have a physical address somewhere in the email. Usually it's at the bottom. If you look at, for example, emails you get from like Amazon or Microsoft or Apple and you scroll to the bottom, you will note that they are including a physical address for the company in every email they send out because that is the law. There's also something that is required in the EU, and I believe it's now required in the US called a double opt-in. That's where if you add someone to your newsletter, they have to have given explicit permission for them to have been added to the list. For the subscriber, how that usually works is they fill out a form and then you are required to send them a follow-up email with a link to officially subscribe and that should get them officially subscribed to your email list. It also works that they send you explicit written permission to add them to the list. For example, I've had a couple of tech support questions where someone said, "I want to be on your newsletter, but I can't figure out the form. Could you just add me? " That counts as explicit permission. You should only add emails to your list if you have this explicit permission for them to do it, and that's with a double opt-in explicit, written permission, or the kind of giveaway that properly follows these rules, where various services offer things where you can put up your books and people sign up to receive free ebook copies of the book and if they do so, they acknowledge that they will be added to your email list. That also qualifies as the permission. So those will be the things you want to be aware of with your newsletter. You'll need a physical address and to be aware of the rules involving permission and double opt-in. Don't randomly add email addresses to your list. Probably nothing will happen, but if someone complains that they're on their list and they can appeal to the appropriate authorities and you don't have documentation that they were added to your list in that way appropriately, you could get in trouble. So try to follow the law whenever possible with your ... Actually, no, not whenever possible. Always follow the law with your email newsletter. So let's launch from that into five things not to do with your email newsletter. #1: This is not a diary. It's good to be a little bit personal in your newsletter, to have a warm and welcoming tone, and to give people a tiny peek into your life. However, some authors put their entire life on display in their newsletters, which includes epic rants, details about relationship problems, photographs and personal details about minor children, and breathless pages on pages about how writing is so very hard. And this is not (in my opinion) a healthy way to engage with the Internet. Again, it's good to be a little bit personal, but as a writer, your newsletters are still professional communication, and it's good to be mindful that many people have a very, very low tolerance for personal details. Even innocuous information like a picture of yourself boarding the plane to your minor child's hockey tournament has to be done with caution. Something like that gives people a way to find you at a specific place and time and know exactly when you will be away from home, two things you probably want to avoid. All the usual precautions about posting things about yourself and your children that apply to social media also apply to your newsletter as well. #2: Don't spam people. Although it's good to regularly send out a newsletter, sometimes it can cross the line into being too much. It can be tempting to send out a barrage of updates when a new book comes out, but daily emails are overwhelming and will get ignored. The conventional wisdom is to send out things no more than once per week. That's the rule I followed myself and it's worked out pretty well. #3: Don't treat it as only an ad. If you only send out links to your books, people will eventually tune out. Beside the incentives we mentioned earlier, it's a good idea to do things like provide writing updates, answer reader questions, and giving behind the scenes peeks like a teaser quote from a work in progress. #4: Don't put the most important stuff on the bottom. The most important information in the newsletter needs to be near the top. Not everyone will scroll all the way through each newsletter, so it's important to put any important news, links, or updates within the first couple of paragraphs or lines. That's why whenever I publish a new book and send out the newsletter, the first thing on the ... Well, actually the second thing, we'll talk about the first thing in the next point, but very near the top is the link and the cover image to the new book. #5: You do not want to force your subscribers to stay. Don't hide the unsubscribe button. You want people who don't want to be able there to leave or to not to flag it as spam. For myself, I put a link at the very top of each email to give people the chance to unsubscribe without having to hunt around for that information. It's best to do this because many people do not unsubscribe to email newsletters. They simply mark them as spam and move on. If enough people mark your newsletter as spam, then it will get harder and harder for it to show up in people's inboxes, which is the entire point. So you want to make it as smooth and easy and as frictionless as possible for people to unsubscribe from the newsletter because that will be to your advantage in the future. I have read some horror stories about authors who flip their lids when someone unsubscribes and then manually re-add subscribers to the list after people have unsubscribed. Do not do this. This is illegal. You may get in trouble for it, and even if you don't get in trouble for it, it will irritate your reader/the person who unsubscribed, and they will start leaving bad reviews and spreading bad word of mouth about your books. So for all these reasons, it's definitely to your advantage to make it very easy to unsubscribe from your newsletter. So to sum things up, email newsletters are a great way to reach people, but it's a delicate balance of providing people information they want and treating it like an ad or diary while also making sure you are complying with relevant laws and regulations. It may take some trial and error to find the right balance that your readers want and one that you can keep up with consistently and most importantly, enjoy doing. Just because something works for one author doesn't mean it's going to work for you or interest your readers. If your newsletter isn't an instant success, don't give up, but keep trying new things and be consistent with it. After all, everyone needs to start with their first subscriber at some point. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

Last week Mayor Sim and the ABC Council passed a motion to identify a potential ownership group for a major-league baseball team in Vancouver. Details leaked out this week about who that is and what they want. Ian Mass joins us with the details of this and much more in this week's City Beat report.

"Take A Stand" is our series at Fusion Christian Church on having the courage to stand strong in the faith. From the book of Daniel we will learn what it takes follow God in a world that doesn't. In chapter 2, Pastor Zac teaches about the advent of God's Kingdom on earth.There are problems in life that human wisdom cannot fix.In Daniel 2, King Nebuchadnezzar asks for his wisemen to interpret his dream. The problem is, the King knows that his wisemen might make up an interpretation from their own wisdom, so he tests them. He wants them to tell him what the dream was in the first place! None of the wisemen with their human wisdom could do this. What they needed was a word from God himself. None of the Babylonian wisemen were able to interpret the dream. Only Daniel, because God told it to him, was able to ultimately give the interpretation.Don't stand alone, stand in prayer with godly people.Before God revealed the answer to Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar threatened to kill all of his wisemen! Hoping to avoid this, Daniel went to his three godly friends and they all prayed together. This is an important lesson for Christians today, because we need to remember prayer as well. Prayer is a practice of turning to God, and we should be turning to him every day. We also need to go to other believers and pray with them as well. There is power in the prayers of God's people.Don't take credit for things only God can do. When God responded to Daniel's prayers and gave him the interpretation, Daniel could have taken credit. Daniel could have gone to the king and pretended that the wisdom and insight came from himself. Wisely, he refused to do this, instead, he gave all the glory to God alone. He did not speak of his ability to interpret, he spoke of an interpretation God had given him. In all things, we should give honor to God and not try to steal it for ourselves.Jesus the cornerstone.In Nebuchadnezzar's dream, he saw a statue representing earthly kingdoms destroyed by a stone from heaven. The bible speaks in many places of the "stone" from heaven being Jesus Christ. When Jesus came, he came to establish the Kingdom of God, and that kingdom will never fade away. This is the ultimate meaning of the vision in Daniel 2: that God's Kingdom will reign forever. So the question is, where will you stand? Will you stand in the kingdoms of this earth? Or will you stand in the Kingdom of Heaven?

We reflect on the Knicks' dominance over the Hawks and Gio's regular-season fears regarding a potential Pistons matchup before hoping for the Celtics as a preferred next opponent. Jerry's update features the sounds of the Knicks' blowout alongside Mike Brown's "coach of the year" speech. After the Mets drop another game on a failed pinch-hit move, we wrap with Rick Fox sounding unrecognizable during a Bahamas confrontation and a look at Eddie's "chameleon" accent.

Farmers are hoping that a dry April will be followed by a wet few weeks. Some parts of the country, notably in the East of England, have had between 2% and 4% of the expected rainfall last month. This feels a lot like last year when the dry spring led to a loss of yields and even failed crops and that hit the bottom lines of farming businesses. Some farmers are warning that without rain soon we could see the same again this year.Less than a week to go now before elections across the UK. We've talked about the issues rural voters in Wales and Scotland are considering as they vote for their national governments who control agricultural policy, today we're turning our attention to the council elections in England. We've been talking all week about agro-forestry: planting trees alongside crops or livestock grazing. Today we hear how hedgerows can benefit farms.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

On this episode I sit down with Tyler from Stars Hollow, an emo band from Iowa. We talk about their new record "Kind of Hoping" and the new era of Stars Hollow. Tyler and I also take a walk down memory lane. Be sure to follow Stars Hollow and check out "Kind of Hoping"!!!This episode features the songs "Play Pretend" and "Casper" from the album Kind of Hoping.You can find Stars Hollow at the following links:Twitter: https://x.com/starshollowiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/starshollowia/Bandcamp: https://starshollowia.bandcamp.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@starshollowia/Website: https://www.starshollowia.com_______________________________________You can find Beers With Bands here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.comEverywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

Episode Overview In this episode of the Expert Mentors Live, John Kitchens sits down with Jabari McLennan to break down one of the biggest shifts happening in real estate right now: Attention is the new currency—and most agents have none. Jabari shares how he went from grinding cold calls to building a scalable, predictable business using YouTube, Facebook ads, and AI-driven systems—all while positioning himself as an investor first and agent second. This is not theory. This is a real playbook. From generating hundreds of leads through simple video content to converting attention into listings, Jabari unpacks exactly how agents can stop chasing deals and start attracting business consistently. If you're tired of the rollercoaster, burned out on prospecting, or stuck trading time for commissions—this episode will challenge you to think bigger and operate like a CEO. "If you don't control attention, you'll always pay for it." Key Topics Covered Attention Is the New Asset Why visibility beats skill in today's market The shift from cold outreach → inbound attraction How consistent content builds trust before the conversation even starts From Cold Calling to Content Creation Why traditional prospecting burns agents out over time The breaking point that forced Jabari to pivot How leveraging video replaced hours of outbound calls The Investor Agent Mindset Why you should own what you sell Building wealth alongside your real estate business How investing changes your perspective on time, money, and leverage Sales vs. CEO Thinking The difference between chasing income vs. building assets Why focusing only on personal production creates a ceiling The leadership shift required to scale beyond yourself The Content + Ads Machine Using YouTube to build authority and long-term visibility Repurposing content into Facebook ads for lead generation Turning simple videos into consistent inbound opportunities The Facebook Ads Strategy That Works Why most agents fail with ads (and waste money) The importance of: Clear messaging Consistent testing Weekly optimization Real numbers: Hundreds of leads generated ~$85K GCI from ads Low cost per lead through retargeting Retargeting & Conversion Strategy Why most leads don't convert immediately Using video + testimonials to build trust over time How repeated exposure turns strangers into clients Controlling the List = Controlling the Business Why owning your database is critical The difference between: Paid platforms (Zillow, referrals) Owned audiences (email, CRM, retargeting) Why agents who don't control their list will always pay a "real estate tax" AI + Marketing: The New Advantage Using AI tools to analyze and improve ad performance How tools like Mantis refine messaging and targeting Why AI accelerates decision-making—but doesn't replace thinking Non-Negotiables for Running Ads Review performance every week Be willing to test and fail Commit to a real marketing budget ($500–$3,000/month) Understand your numbers and KPIs The AI-Powered Consumer Why clients now show up more informed than ever How to position yourself as the guide—not the gatekeeper Turning information overload into trust and clarity Content = Trust at Scale Why people trust you before they ever meet you Using video to answer questions before they're asked How visibility shortens the sales cycle dramatically The Future of Real Estate AI won't replace agents—but it will replace unskilled ones The growing gap between: Agents who adapt Agents who resist Why human connection will matter more than ever Resources & Mentions Facebook Ads Strategy for Real Estate YouTube Content for Lead Generation AI Tools: Mantis, ChatGPT, Claude CRM & Database Marketing Systems John Kitchens Coaching → JohnKitchens.coach Final Takeaway Let's keep it real… Most agents are still playing the old game: Cold calls Chasing leads Paying referral fees Hoping something sticks Meanwhile, the ones winning are doing this:

This summer, many of the celebrations for America's 250th birthday will be grand in scope. But in communities across the country, smaller celebrations are also taking place, hoping to use some of the year's patriotic energy to engage neighbors and transcend political divisions that can overshadow so much of civic life today. Judy Woodruff reports as part of her series, America at a Crossroads. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

When requests for your time, energy, or talent stop being a blessing and start being a burden, it is time to reevaluate. In this episode, Lisa shares how she stopped being overwhelmed by her commitments. Hoping people will stop asking you to do things isn't the solution. You want to be in demand. The key to overcoming these challenges is discernment. Decision-making is a skill. When you overload your schedule, you overload your mind. It is easy to say yes because you want to be valued and you want to be helpful. The problem is your communication. If you aren't clear on the details of your decision, you don't understand the full ramifications of that commitment and end up operating past your capacity. Yes is not a complete sentence. If you struggle with overcommitment, this episode is for you. Learn what happens when you stop blindly agreeing and how a different approach can eliminate unnecessary stress in your life.  

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The Amy Hillyard missing case takes an urgent turn as her husband and sister speak out LIVE, hoping the public and the STS podcast can help bring her home. In this episode, we break down the latest updates in the Amy Hillyard missing case, including emotional interviews, key timeline details, and what loved ones are asking from the public. The Amy Hillyard missing case continues to raise serious questions as the search intensifies and new information comes to light. We take a closer look at Amy's disappearance, the family's plea for answers, and the role public awareness could play in solving the case. With firsthand insight from those closest to her, this episode highlights the urgency and emotional weight behind this investigation. This story connects to broader true crime news, alongside similar real crime stories, unresolved cold cases, and powerful survivor stories that show the real impact of missing persons cases. If you're following this case, this episode delivers a clear, direct breakdown of what we know—and how you can help keep the search alive.Key Points from the Episode: Breakdown of the Amy Hillyard missing case LIVE interview with husband and sister Timeline and key details of her disappearance Family's call for public help and awareness Ongoing search efforts and investigation updates Her husband Chris and sister Alexandra retrace Amy's final known moments and make an emotional plea for help on Surviving The Survivor (STS). This is a growing mystery that has left a family shattered and a community searching. If you know anything — anything at all — now is the time to come forward. There is a $10,000 Reward and more information here: Https://www.bringamyhome.com/ Support the show & be a part of #STSNation: Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ... VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcast Check out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/ Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLx Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivor Email: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who will be the fall guy if this bad start continues for the Red Sox? // The Patriots release a statement regarding Mike Vrabel // Andrew Raycroft predicts a Game 3 win for the Bruins tonight // Hoping for 2 Boston dubs tonight! //

The Mike Vrabel scandal has now officially affected his job // New pictures of Vrabel/Russini from 6 years ago leaked to media // The situation has started to effect Vrabel's energy // How has the relationship between Vrabel and Kraft been impacted? // Some national pundits believe Vrabel should have kept his mouth shut // Could Vrabel end up missing all nights of the Draft? // Who will be the fall guy if this bad start continues for the Red Sox? // The Patriots release a statement regarding Mike Vrabel // Andrew Raycroft predicts a Game 3 win for the Bruins tonight // Hoping for 2 Boston dubs tonight! //

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Hoping for short memories may not be the best way to regain trust once it is shaken. In this Tough Things First podcast, Ray Zinn discusses the unfortunate knack some leaders have for rosy outlooks on everything without realizing they may lose support in the long run. (Watch Now…) Rob Artigo: President Trump has recently tried to be encouraging, but […]

Cleon, Eddie, and Mike are back to discuss the W in Naples, the L at home, and a bunch more this week. - USOC W- Houston L- Perelman, has he had enough time?- Pasalic Injury- CLT @ Home- DC AwayThanks as always for the support yall, Hoping the results start to turn positive soon out here.

7. Evan Ellis discusses the Rodriguez family's control in Venezuela. He suggests they are slow-walking democratic transitions and exploiting oil deals, hoping to outlast the Trump administration's pressure and upcoming US midterm elections.1890 USS CAIRO, IRONCLAD

From growing up on the fringes of Hollywood's inner circle to navigating the highs and lows of an unpredictable acting career, William McNamara brings a lifetime of stories, and hard-earned perspective, to this episode of Media Path.The seasoned actor has produced a series called The Trouble with Billy, based on his own life (now available for purchase in pre-release) and Billy joins us to reflect on an unconventional childhood shaped by early exposure to the industry. His mom palled around with Valerie Perrine and a very young Billy found himself on sets and at parties with  Bob Fosse, Ryan O'Neal, and Elliot Gould, experiences that fueled his desire to earn a spot for himself within the entertainment community.His determination was challenged when his folks, in an effort to shield him from Manhattan's temptations, sent him away to boarding school at the age of 11. Billy found his way back to NYC by getting into Columbia, auditing film classes at NYU and immersing himself in archival footage at the Museum of Broadcasting.Billy was quickly booking commercials and modeling jobs and when he landed a film role and wanted to drop out of college, his parents threatened to cut him off. He said, “Not a problem. I've got $100,000 in the bank.”Billy talks reverently about the impact of the groundbreaking 1992 TV movie Doing Time on Maple Drive, in which he portrays a gay young man named Matt, in the midst of his agonizing journey towards coming out to his parents. This film continues to change and save lives.Behind the scenes on Maple Drive, Billy met the lost and disheveled actor who would play his brother. Unimpressed but willing to lend advice, Billy watched as his co-star, Jim Carrey attacked and mastered the art of dramatic acting.Set to play Montgomery Clift in a TV movie about Elizabeth Taylor, Billy's mentor Roddy McDowall  arranged a rare interlude with Ms. Taylor during which she imparted a cherished memory and acting lesson from her dear friend Monty.Billy's experience on Dream a Little Dream with the “two Coreys,” was more of a nightmare, trapped inside the undisciplined Coreys bubble which featured them either coming to work or not, depending upon the hangover. Hoping to broaden his range, Billy took on the role of a serial killer which threatened to murder his confidence. Test screenings of Copycat led to weeks of reshoots. Billy was panicking until Roddy brought in his friend Tony for some serial killer coaching. It was Anthony Hopkins!This is a candid, emotional, and deeply reflective conversation about resilience, reinvention, and a turbulent show biz path that has served to inspire William McNamara's deeply personal new project, The Trouble with Billy.In current recommendations--Lisa: Twisted Yoga on Apple TV+Weezy: David Archuleta's Memoir, Devout: Losing My Faith To Find MyselfPath Points of Interest:The Trouble with BillyThe Trouble With Billy on YoutubeWilliam McNamara on WikipediaWilliam McNamara on IMDBWilliam McNamara on InstagramWilliam McNamara on FacebookTwisted YogaDevout: Losing My Faith To Find Myself by David ArchuletaDavid Archuleta

In this episode, Larry and Dad Edge coach Marc sit down to unpack one of the most common traps business owner dads fall into — hoping things will get better instead of building a strategy to make them better. Featuring recorded clips from Jaden, a real estate investor and five-year member of the Dad Edge Business Boardroom, this episode is a real, unfiltered look at what it actually feels like to be a high-performing business owner who has it dialed at work but is guessing at home. Jaden's story is one a lot of men will recognize — stressed, stretched, showing up for everything but not really present for anyone, and telling himself tomorrow would somehow be different without any real plan to make that true. Hope is not a strategy. And that one sentence — dropped by Larry's toughest sales mentor years ago — becomes the through-line for the whole episode. Marc and Larry break down why business owners specifically are so underserved when it comes to marriage and fatherhood, why the men around you shape who you become whether you're intentional about it or not, and what happens when you stop reacting and start running a new operating system. Not just in your family — in everything. If you're a business owner who's winning at work and guessing at home, this one was made for you.   Timeline Summary [0:00] Introduction to the Dad Edge mission and the movement to raise leaders of families and communities [1:02] What happens when we try our best but don't have the skills — and why winging it in marriage and fatherhood is a recipe for quiet misery [2:33] Why business owner dads are among the most underserved men out there [3:33] Starting a business is like having another kid — and most men are carrying both without the right support [5:45] Jaden's story: five-year Boardroom member, real estate investor, and a man who was just hoping tomorrow would be different [7:21] Hope is not a strategy — why hope without a plan turns against you over time [8:31] Marc's experience as a police officer and Larry's in sales — guessing in the early days and what changed when they found the right room [11:19] Hope is not a strategy — the mentor who stopped Larry cold and changed how he approached everything [13:58] What Jaden started learning inside the Boardroom — generative questions and the skill of processing in real time [15:04] Walking the cube: facts, story, emotions, action — and how it replaces emotional dumping with intentional response [16:39] It becomes your operating system — not a skill you have to work at, but how you fundamentally operate [18:18] These skills don't just change your family — they change your business too because you take your head everywhere [19:29] The tools that become part of your identity: emotional validation, generative questions, psychological safety, walking the cube [20:11] The software upgrade analogy — your marriage won't run optimally on an outdated operating system [21:39] Jaden's advice for men on the outside: you cannot do this work alone. It's a 12-foot ladder with only two rungs. [23:00] Larry asks Jaden where he'd be without the Boardroom — and the pause that said everything [24:21] Mark's insight: surround yourself with people who already have what you want — that's the cheat code [25:42] What Larry thought when he joined his first mastermind in 2015 — and why he called back 11 minutes later [28:27] What Larry found on that first Monday morning call — every question he was afraid to ask was suddenly welcomed [30:07] The call to action for every business owner dad listening right now   Five Key Takeaways Hope is not a strategy. Hoping your marriage or your relationship with your kids gets better without a plan is not optimism — it's guessing. And guessing sucks. You take your head everywhere. The skills you build at home show up in your business, and the chaos you carry from work shows up at home. Upgrading your operating system changes everything. The men around you shape who you become — whether you're intentional about it or not. Surround yourself with men who already have what you want, and you'll take on their habits, beliefs, and results. These skills don't take more time — they eliminate the time you waste reacting, apologizing, and cleaning up the mess of not having them. You cannot do this work alone. A brotherhood that can name the next rung of the ladder for you is not a luxury — it's the difference between spinning in place and actually climbing.   Links & Resources Dad Edge Alliance & Business Boardroom: https://thedadedge.com/mastermind The Men's Forge: https://themensforge.com Episode Link & Resources (Episode 1465): https://thedadedge.com/1465   Closing If there's one message from this episode that stands out, it's this: stop hoping and start building. Every man listening to this has the same 24 hours. The difference between the man who looks up in ten years with the life he wanted and the man who wonders where it all went is not talent, not luck, and not harder work. It's strategy. It's skills. It's the room he chose to be in. If you're a business owner who's winning at work and guessing at home — this is your move. Go out and live legendary.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about AJ Brown and Dexter Lawrence possibly being on the trade market, the Falcons option on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, the NBA Playoff requiring multiple streaming service subscriptions, if the Hawks can beat the Knicks at MSG, and Backpage with Beau.