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In this episode of the Success is a Choice podcast, our guest is Larry Elder (radio personality, author, and former candidate for California Governor and U.S. President).   Twitter - @LarryElder Website - LarryElder.com Facebook - Facebook.com/TakeBackThisCountry Instagram - @LarryElderShow YouTube - youtube.com/@LarryElderHighlights Freedom Chat - Freedomchat.com/elder Larry Elder covers a lot of ground in this conversation including ... Thoughts on racism, social justice, and oppression Police and black America Controlling what you can control Having a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ... and much more!!! The "Sage from South Central" is a New York Times best-selling author, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and one of the best-known media figures in America today. His flagship daily radio program, “The Larry Elder Show,” was heard every weekday in all 50 states and on more than 300 stations. Larry was voted one of the "The Top 25 Most Influential Talk-Radio Hosts" by NewsMax magazine in 2008. He also won a Los Angeles area Emmy. Larry was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, and his family's story represents every bit of the American Dream. His father was born in Athens, Georgia, served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, and moved to California to open his own restaurant—Elder's Snack Bar. Larry's mother, originally from Huntsville, Alabama, was a clerical worker for the U.S. Department of War (now the U.S. Department of Defense) and raised three boys as a stay-at-home mom. Larry ultimately received a bachelor's degree from Brown University and his law degree from the University of Michigan. After running for Governor of California in 2021 and securing millions of votes, Larry announced his presidency for U.S. President. He's also produced the documentaries "Uncle Tom" and "Uncle Tom II".  Some of his books include "Dear Father, Dear Son", "The Ten Things You Can't Say in America", "A Lot Like Me: A Father and Son's Journey to Reconcilliation", and "As Goes California". Episode Timestamps: 1:30 - Deciding what to wear when speaking 2:15 - Larry's tough background 8:00 - Hard work 10:15 - Racism his father faced 12:00 - Message to educators, coaches, and parents 14:00 - Black Lives Matter 18:20 - Debating Mom regularly on his radio show 22:20 - Childhood friend losing a scholarship because he was a "coach killer" 25:20 - How to be a success in life 26:30 - Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame - - - - Each week, the SUCCESS IS A CHOICE podcasting network brings you leadership expert Jamy Bechler and guest experts who provide valuable insights, tips, and guidance on how to maximize your potential, build a stronger culture, develop good leadership, create a healthy vision, optimize results, and inspire those around you. - - - -  Please follow Jamy on Twitter @CoachBechler for positive insights and tips on leadership, success, culture, and teamwork. Check out our virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com. These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - -  The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Whether you're a coach, athletic director, or athlete, you can benefit from this program and now you can get 25% off the price when you use the coupon code CHOICE at checkout. Build a stronger culture today with better teammates and more positive leaders.  If you like quotes, then you'll want to check out Jamy Bechler's new book "The Coach's Bulletin Board". It contains thousands of insights, thoughts, and quotes are contained in this book. Please visit JamyBechler.com/BulletinBoardBook to get your signed copy. - - - -  Please consider rating the podcast with 5 stars and leaving a quick review on iTunes.  Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of a podcast. This helps tremendously in bringing the podcast to the attention of others. Thanks again for listening and remember that “Success is a choice. What choice will you make today?” - - - -  Jamy Bechler is the author of 9 books including "The Captain" and "The Bus Trip", host of the "Success is a Choice Podcast", professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  TheLeadershipPlaybook.com is Bechler's online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team's culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by visiting JamyBechler.com/newsletter.

In this episode, we sit down with Brandi Edmonds, owner of The Wine Cellar in Huntsville, Alabama. Brandi shares her remarkable journey from protein crystallography and a career in healthcare to chronic migraine recovery and eventually owning one of Huntsville's most iconic wine shops.We explore how The Wine Cellar has grown into a welcoming, unpretentious space for wine lovers of all experience levels. Brandi opens up about the transition from customer to owner, the role of community in wine education, and the joy of creating a space where people feel like they belong—whether they've been coming for 20 years or just walked in for the first time.You'll hear about weekly tastings, upcoming events like Rosé Camp, the evolution of their Cellar Club, and how they're breaking down wine stereotypes one pour at a time.If you're curious about wine but intimidated by the world around it, this conversation is for you. Let Brandi and The Wine Cellar help you “drink outside the box.”

In this week's episode of Words of Grace, Pastor Ben Winslett brings a powerful message from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Matthew 5:21–48. Many people misread this passage as Jesus opposing the Law of Moses, but as you’ll hear today, Christ wasn't criticizing the law—He was explaining it more deeply. This message unpacks … Continue reading "A Deeper Understanding of God's Law"

A blog by Jason Cherry; click here to read. Jason Cherry is an elder at Trinity Reformed Church, as well as a teacher and lecturer of literature, American history, and economics at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with an MA in Religion and is the author of the book The Culture of Conversionism and the History of the Altar Call, now available on Amazon. He is husband to Traci, who is proficient at blessing others, and father to Anily and Gaby, who are gifted in the art of laughter. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

Wayne Courreges III is a Marine Corps veteran and the founder of CRI Partners, a real estate investment firm focused on building generational wealth through multifamily and entrepreneurial assets. After a 16-year career in asset and property management with CBRE, Wayne transitioned full-time to real estate investing in 2023. He now leads a $50M portfolio that spans value-add multifamily, RV/boat storage development, and strategic commercial projects in Texas and the Southeast.     Make sure to download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Passive Investor Should Ask, here. Key Takeaways Wayne's journey from Marine Corps to CBRE to full-time real estate entrepreneur was fueled by long-term vision and layered income streams. Asset management and development experience allowed him to take calculated risks while building CRI Partners. His model includes multifamily investments (80%) and entrepreneurial projects like RV/boat storage and mixed-use developments (20%). For passive investors, education is key—ask the right questions, vet the sponsor, and understand the deal before wiring money. Taking action and surrounding yourself with experienced mentors are essential to building momentum and avoiding costly mistakes.     Topics From W-2 to Full-Time Investor Started investing while working in commercial real estate at CBRE. Created income through asset management fees, acquisition fees, and development work before making the leap. Made the switch when he realized he couldn't serve both CBRE clients and investors at the level they deserved. Why Multifamily Is Still the Foundation 80% of his portfolio is traditional value-add multifamily across Houston and San Antonio. Focuses on deals in strong, secondary markets with stable rent growth and access to workforce housing. Prioritizes transparency, conservative underwriting, and investor trust. Entrepreneurial Investments: RV, Boat & Business Storage Developed a 20x50 enclosed storage facility based on lessons from a successful Huntsville, AL deal. Business tenants include HVAC companies, disaster response teams, stagers, athletic companies, ranchers, and state agencies. Facility design and location (highway visibility, 100k+ population) drive demand and retention. Diversification Through Local Development Acquired and rezoned 12 acres for a 150-unit multifamily development and SpringHill Suites hotel in Bryan, TX. Emphasizes that high-risk projects like these are only pursued when they're local and manageable. Maintains a disciplined approach—stabilize one asset before scaling the next. Educating Passive Investors Created PassiveInvestorCoaching.com to help LPs learn how to vet sponsors, markets, and opportunities. Teaches how to assess underwriting, ask better questions, and avoid the most common mistakes. Encourages LPs to start small and grow confidence through informed investing.    

Today we have the death of Alabama's oldest prison inmate. Then we'll go outdoors with briefs on game wardens, a lake drawdown and a gator in a Huntsville neighborhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the big deal about a sendentary lifestyle? Does it really impact your health that much? Turns out, it does in a BIG way. The BrainStim gang discusses a new study that shows some pretty impressive benefits from WALKING! That's right - just walking. You don't have to CrossFit, HIIT, extreme conditioning program to see big benefits from moving.  What's the best distance? Well there are different benefits at different distances, so take a listen to today's episode and let's get moving and start putting those benefits to work! 

Oakwood University, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is renowned for its significant contributions to gospel and Christian music, particularly through its alumni who have achieved fame in these genres. Groups like Take 6 and soloists such as Brian McNight are alumni of Oakwood, along with many, many more. Oakwood is also home to WJOU-FM, and we all know that university-owned radio stations often go a couple decades between serious studio upgrades. WJOU is overdue for new equipment, and not just for the sake of newness. Indeed, the station’s leadership staff recognizes the need for more diverse music and talk programming, but one signal isn’t enough. So, WJOU-FM is remodeling and building new studios to accommodate four different formats, and finishing an HD Radio transmission system to accommodate them. Good leadership and big upgrades go hand-in-hand, so on this episode we’re meeting with Dawna Baker and Dammeon Malone from WJOU, and with broadcast system integrator, Josh Bohn and field engineer Mike Hutchens from MaxxKonnect. Together they’re give us a worthy overview of this major upgrade process from the perspectives of management, operations, and engineering. Show Notes:WJOU-FM’s web siteDawna Baker is the Morning Joy host on WJOUTechnical info on WJOU-FM from Radio-LocatorMaxxKonnect Technical Services Guests:Dawna Baker - General Manager at WJOU-FMDammeon Malone - Asst. GM and Program Director at WJOU-FMJosh Bohn - President/CEO at MaxxKonnect GroupMike Hutchens - Director of Technical Services at MaxxKonnect GroupHost:Kirk Harnack, The Telos Alliance, Delta Radio, Star94.3, South Seas, & Akamai BroadcastingFollow TWiRT on Twitter and on Facebook - and see all the videos on YouTube.TWiRT is brought to you by:Broadcasters General Store, with outstanding service, saving, and support. Online at BGS.cc. Broadcast Bionics - making radio smarter with Bionic Studio, visual radio, and social media tools at Bionic.radio.Aiir, providing PlayoutONE radio automation, and other advanced solutions for audience engagement.Angry Audio and the new Rave analog audio mixing console. The new MaxxKonnect Broadcast U.192 MPX USB Soundcard - The first purpose-built broadcast-quality USB sound card with native MPX output. Subscribe to Audio:iTunesRSSStitcherTuneInSubscribe to Video:iTunesRSSYouTube

2025 University of Missouri Master of Music in Percussion Performance graduate Luke Haymon stops by to talk about his final master's recital (03:55), studying outside of percussion at Mizzou, including conducting with Dr. Christian Noon and piano tuning from Lucy Urlacher (14:15), his overall percussion activities here, including his role as assistant director of the Marching Mizzou drumline, teaching, and performing (23:45), his upcoming job as Assistant Band Director and Percussion Specialist at Rome High School in Georgia (34:00), growing up near Huntsville, Alabama, his years in drum corps, and his early years on percussion and piano (43:20), going to Jacksonville State University (AL) for undergrad and finding his way to Mizzou (01:01:00), and finishing with the Random Ass Questions, including segments on moving one's body to music, great books, the NBA playoffs, and the anime series One Piece (01:27:55).Finishing with a Rave on the 2025 National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy, including a performance of one of Pete's compositions! (02:00:55).Luke Haymon Links:Luke Haymon's Master's Recital ProgramPrevious Podcast Guests Mentioned:Megan Arns in 2017Julia Gaines in 2016Clif Walker in 2021Andrew Lynge in 2025Matthew Jordan in 2022Omar Carmenates in 2018Andrea Venet in 2018Tracy Wiggins in 2022Lauren Teel in 2017Miles Bohlman in 2024Other Links:“Merlin” - Andrew Thomas“Velocities” - Joseph Schwantner“Khan Variations” - Alejandro Viñao“Concerto for Vibraphone” - Emmanuel Sejourné“Side by Side” - Michio Kitazume“Rooted” -Brian BlumeTom Andes“Armando's Rhumba” - Chick Corea“I'm Old Fashioned” - Chet Baker“Ritmicas 5 and 6” - Amadeo Roldán“Color Fields in Vector Space” - Omar Carmenates“REFRAKT” - Andrea Venet“Vespertine Formations” - Christopher Deane“Fantaisie-Impromptu” - Frederic Chopin“Take the “A” Train” - Duke EllingtonRick BeatoCarolina Crown 2024Santa Clara Vanguard 2024Dan AllenJoshua FoustClint Gillespie“Come Sunday: Shout” - Omar Thomas“Adoracion” - Eddie PalmiereThe Sixth Sense trailerShawshank Redemption trailerThe Shining trailerThe Night Circus - Erin MorgensternSteph Curry's top 35 plays“Insomnia” - Cody HolmesOne PieceRaves:National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy

This is May 18th's exhortation directed toward our graduates in which Brian McLain warns against buying into the cultural belief that adulthood means rejecting your upbringing and discovering yourself. Instead, cling to your identity in Christ and embrace generational faithfulness. Brian and his lovely wife Denise were born and raised in Florida. They have been blessed with six beautiful daughters who fill their home with boundless joy and entertainment. Brian has degrees in Theology and Electrical Engineering and spent 20 years in the Power Industry. The McLains love to sing, dance, read, cook and play games, and they cherish the opportunities they get to serve and host others in their home. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

This is May 18th's sermon by Gage Crowder exploring how only a faith which works will save us. Gage Crowder teaches literature and Bible at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to his studies at Birmingham Theological Seminary, he is a contributing member of the Huntsville Literary Association and the Academy of Philosophy and Letters. His poetry and prose can be found in the The Legend, Poem Magazine, the Birmingham Arts Journal, Panoply and elsewhere. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

In this special re-release episode, we revisit a powerful conversation with Mike Wicks—Huntsville native, fourth-generation rocket scientist, and serial entrepreneur.Mike takes us through his journey from mechanical engineering at Auburn to co-oping with the Army, launching and selling multiple defense contracting firms, and building I³ into one of the nation's fastest-growing government contractors. He shares insight on leadership, company culture, and how forward-thinking strategy helped him scale businesses that continue to impact national security and innovation.We also dive into the mission behind I³ Cares, how employee ownership transformed company culture, and why the Wicks Family Foundation is focused on building long-term, systemic change in the Huntsville community—from youth sports and healthcare to STEM and the Botanical Garden.Whether you're an entrepreneur, engineer, or community builder, this episode is packed with lessons on vision, values, and the power of giving back.

This week on Words of Grace, we turn to Isaiah 42 for a stirring look at God's Chosen Servant — a prophecy that reveals the mission and character of the Lord Jesus Christ. Unlike the conquering political figure many first-century Jews anticipated, Christ came in gentleness, mercy, and unwavering purpose. He didn’t clamor for attention … Continue reading "God’s Chosen Servant | Isaiah 42"

This week, I had the honor of speaking to Scott Holcomb, who was Hideo Takamini in the 1986 film, Spacecamp, one of my favorite films, and one I watched over and over as a kid (not seen it?  I was not able to find it streaming anywhere, but you can find it on Youtube, e.g. here).  I stumbled on Scott's contact info when I was making the first wave of Spacecamp Lego minifigures as a fundraiser for Spacecamp scholarships.  I have since decided to make a second wave (since I gave away and sold all the others I made and wanted to keep at least one!) but this time, added Hideo Takamini as a bonus figure.  More of this project in the next week or so.  That said, I was really stoked to talk to Scott.Aside from geeking out about Spacecamp as a movie, there's something more serious I always really wanted to ask someone about.  Problem was, I never could quite put my finger on how to articulate it as a kid.  But it had to do with something that always kind of bothered me about the film, even in childhood (and I say that as megafan who made my parents borrow the VHS tape from the local grocery store again and again for months until my father finally found me my own copy).  There was this scenario in the beginning of the film where one of the characters, Kevin Donaldson (Tate Donovan) switches ID badges with Hideo Takamini (Scott Holcomb) in order to be on the same team as another camper, Kathryn Fairly (Lea Thompson).  It happens in the blink of an eye, but even as a kid, it made me wonder.  Why did the writers stick in a ruse like that?  Why not just have Kathryn and Kevin be on the same team to begin with?  I guess the point was to set up romantic tension right from the beginning, this being a teen movie and all, but did they really need to do it at someone else's expense?  Why pick on the Asian guy with glasses?  Did we (I say this as an Asian guy who wore very similar aviator glasses to Hideo Takamini's as a kid) really need further reminders we weren't one of the cool kids?  This always kind of bothered me, though it took me until adulthood to finally be able to formulate my thoughts on it articulately, and we dig into it in the episode.   ... more at https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/05/19/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-510-welcome-scott-holcomb-from-spacecamp-1986/... All that said, it was great to be able to talk to Scott about all this.  We managed to squeeze the conversation in his work day (Scott is a science teacher), and I'm glad we did!  Thanks, Scott, for coming on the show and helping young people discover more about themselves and their world through science.  We need it more today than ever!If you are a Spacecamp alum, Scott wanted me to make sure to let folks know about the yearly summer reunion in Huntsville (this year, 7/11-7/12).  I am planning to have my Spacecamp Lego figures done before then, where they will be donated for a silent auction to help raise money for camp scholarships.  You can learn more about the US Space and Rocket Foundation here.  You can make donations to support the camp and its work under the "give" tab on that page.Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

A blog by Jason Cherry. Jason Cherry is an elder at Trinity Reformed Church, as well as a teacher and lecturer of literature, American history, and economics at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with an MA in Religion and is the author of the book The Culture of Conversionism and the History of the Altar Call, now available on Amazon. He is husband to Traci, who is proficient at blessing others, and father to Anily and Gaby, who are gifted in the art of laughter. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

Will Seamus Ennis recalls an adventurous trip to an overlooked national treasure.

Wall Street Journal bestselling author and attorney Robert Bailey consistently delivers propulsive legal thrillers that have earned him a passionate and devoted following of readers worldwide and favorable comparisons to John Grisham. His ten previous books have received wide critical acclaim for the tight pacing and twisty plots, as well as for their complex, layered characters who often grapple with ethical dilemmas.   Bailey's eleventh thriller, THE BOOMERANG, is somewhatof a departure for the celebrated writer. It's a political, conspiracy thrillerfeaturing a breakneck road trip from the White House to the dusty plains of rural New Mexico. It's also his most deeply personal book to date, as the story was inspired by his experience having a ringside seat in 2017 to two battles against cancer—fought by his father, who passed away, and his wife, who survived, thankfully.    ABOUT ROBERT BAILEYRobert Bailey is the Wall Street Journal bestsellingauthor of the Jason Rich series, which includes Rich Justice, Rich Waters, and Rich Blood; the Bocephus Haynes series, which includes The Wrong Side and Legacy of Lies; and the award-winning McMurtrie and Drake legal thriller series, including The Final Reckoning, The Last Trial, Between Black and White, and The Professor. He also wrote the inspirational novel, The Golfer's Carol. The author lives in Huntsville, Alabama, with his wife, Dixie, and they are the proud parents of three children, two dogs, and two cats.  Website: www.robertbaileybooks.com Facebook:@RobertBaileyBooks Instagram: @rbailey32

A new study from the University of Alabama in Huntsville addresses the question of how much the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is responsible for the higher temperatures at weather stations across the world. Dr. Roy Spencer and Dr. John Christy have spent several years developing a novel method that quantifies, for the first time, the average UHI warming effects related to population density. Their finding: no less than 65% of “runaway global warming” is not caused by our emissions of carbon dioxide, but by the urbanization of the world.Dr. Spencer will join us to go over his findings. We'll also cover the Crazy Climate News of the Week, including an absurd new bit of unscientific propaganda from the U.S. Climate Reference Network at NOAA, wonder if the sun is setting on wide-scale solar energy, and discuss how alarmists refuse to see that we live in a climactic “golden age”—and more.Join Heartland's Anthony Watts, Linnea Lueken, H. Sterling Burnett, Jim Lakely, and Dr. Roy Spencer LIVE at 1 p.m. ET for Episode #157 of The Climate Realism Show. We'll be answering questions in the chat for us, and for Dr. Spencer, on the show. In The Tank broadcasts LIVE every Thursday at 12pm CT on on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Tune in to have your comments addressed live by the In The Tank Crew. Be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode. See you there!Climate Change Roundtable is LIVE every Friday at 12pm CT on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Have a topic you want addressed? Join the live show and leave a comment for our panelists and we'll cover it during the live show!

What does it really mean to eat healthy? By now we're all pretty aware that: We NEED to eat healthy to maintain good health, and  Most offerings at fast food restaurants and grocery stores do not accomplish point #1! So, what does that leave us with? How do we manage healthy eating in a hectic lifestyle? Unfortunately, something has to give. And while we don't preach perfection, we do preach progress - daily choices that move you either towards, or away from your health goals.  That's exactly what the BrainStim gang discuss in today's episode, as a newly published study points to just HOW impactful processed food and the modern American diet are on our health.  If you have more questions about how to live a fulfilled, health life, we invite you to check out www.invisionchiropractic.com where you can find a wealth of information, as well as the option to schedule a 15 minute phone call with Dr. Richard Aplin.   

A new study from the University of Alabama in Huntsville addresses the question of how much the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is responsible for the higher temperatures at weather stations across the world. Dr. Roy Spencer and Dr. John Christy have spent several years developing a novel method that quantifies, for the first time, the average UHI warming effects related to population density. Their finding: no less than 65% of “runaway global warming” is not caused by our emissions of carbon dioxide, but by the urbanization of the world.Dr. Spencer will join us to go over his findings. We'll also cover the Crazy Climate News of the Week, including an absurd new bit of unscientific propaganda from the U.S. Climate Reference Network at NOAA, wonder if the sun is setting on wide-scale solar energy, and discuss how alarmists refuse to see that we live in a climactic “golden age”—and more.Join Heartland's Anthony Watts, Linnea Lueken, H. Sterling Burnett, Jim Lakely, and Dr. Roy Spencer LIVE at 1 p.m. ET for Episode #157 of The Climate Realism Show. We'll be answering questions in the chat for us, and for Dr. Spencer, on the show. In The Tank broadcasts LIVE every Thursday at 12pm CT on on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Tune in to have your comments addressed live by the In The Tank Crew. Be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode. See you there!Climate Change Roundtable is LIVE every Friday at 12pm CT on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Have a topic you want addressed? Join the live show and leave a comment for our panelists and we'll cover it during the live show!

This is May 11th's sermon by Brian McLain exploring why Luke included a genealogy in his Gospel and how it is different that Matthew's. Brian and his lovely wife Denise were born and raised in Florida. They have been blessed with six beautiful daughters who fill their home with boundless joy and entertainment. Brian has degrees in Theology and Electrical Engineering and spent 20 years in the Power Industry. The McLains love to sing, dance, read, cook and play games, and they cherish the opportunities they get to serve and host others in their home. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

This is May 11th's exhortation in which Gage Crowder reminds us that mothers are not the victims of their vocation and that though their work may be hidden, it is never wasted. Gage Crowder teaches literature and Bible at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to his studies at Birmingham Theological Seminary, he is a contributing member of the Huntsville Literary Association and the Academy of Philosophy and Letters. His poetry and prose can be found in the The Legend, Poem Magazine, the Birmingham Arts Journal, Panoply and elsewhere. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

Cancer is among the most common and feared diseases in the modern world. Dr. Selwyn Vickers—president and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center—joins host Mark Labberton to discuss how precision oncology, data, and faith are transforming cancer treatment. A distinguished cancer surgeon and pancreatic cancer researcher, Vickers explains how groundbreaking advances in genomics, immunotherapy, and AI are transforming once-lethal diagnoses into survivable and even chronic conditions. Together, they explore not only the cutting-edge science of cancer care but also the spiritual, emotional, and social dimensions that affect every patient and caregiver. Resonating with themes of suffering, hope, and resurrection, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and courage for all who are affected by cancer—from those newly diagnosed, to medical professionals, to grieving families and curious listeners. Episode Highlights “We're getting to a point where we will, in the next five to seven years, have a much better chance to cure people—and to make pancreatic cancer a chronic illness.” “We are in what's somewhat coined the golden age of cancer research.” “Cancer is a disease that creates an existential threat in ways no other illness does.” “If a tumour forms, it means your body's immune system has made a social contract with the cancer.” “We changed the diagnosis in 10–12 percent of the patients who come to us—sometimes from cancer to no cancer.” “Cancer care is a team sport. And our patients often inspire us more than we help them.” Helpful Links & Resources Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center BioNTech – creators of mRNA vaccines for COVID and cancer CAR T-Cell Therapy Overview (Cancer.gov) Tim Keller on cancer and hope Emma Thompson's Wit (HBO) BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes and Cancer Risk MSK-IMPACT: Next-Gen Tumor Profiling About Selwyn Vickers Selwyn M. Vickers, MD, FACS, is the president and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and the incumbent of the Douglas A. Warner III Chair. He assumed the role on September 19, 2022. Vickers is an internationally recognized pancreatic cancer surgeon, pancreatic cancer researcher, and pioneer in health disparities research. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars. He has served on the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Board of Trustees and the Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees. Additionally, he has served as president of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract and the Southern Surgical Association. Vickers is the immediate past president of the American Surgical Association. He also continues to see patients. In 1994, he joined the faculty of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) as an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, where he was later appointed to professor and the John H. Blue Chair of General Surgery. In 2006, Vickers left UAB to become the Jay Phillips Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Born in Demopolis, Alabama, Vickers grew up in Tuscaloosa and Huntsville. He earned baccalaureate and medical degrees and completed his surgical training (including a chief residency and surgical oncology fellowship) at the Johns Hopkins University. Vickers completed two postgraduate research fellowships with the National Institutes of Health and international surgical training at John Radcliffe Hospital of Oxford University, England. Vickers and his wife, Janice, who is also from Alabama, have been married since 1988. They have four children. Show Notes The ongoing threat and fear of cancer How Selwyn Vickers got into medicine Pancreatic cancer: Vickers's expertise “We are in what's somewhat coined the golden age of cancer research.” Sequencing the human genome “Is there a drug that might target the mutation that ended up creating your cancer?” Cancer as both a medical and existential diagnosis The revolution of precision oncology through human genome sequencing ”It takes a billion cells to have a one centimetre tumor.” Immunotherapy: checkpoint inhibition, CAR T-cell therapy, and vaccines Cellular therapy:   ”Taking a set of their normal cells and re-engineering them to actually go back and target and attack their tumors. … We've seen patients who had initially a 30 percent chance of survival converted to an 80 percent chance of survival.” “We know in many tumours there's something called minimal residual disease.” “Immunizing yourself against cancer is a significant future opportunity.” Managing the power of data with AI and computational oncology Cancer-care data explosion: the role of computational oncologists Cancer vaccines: breakthrough mRNA treatment for pancreatic cancer ”Didn't ultimately win. We had to suffer through her losing her life, but was so appreciative that she got much more than the six months she was promised.” Tumour misdiagnoses and the importance of specialized expertise Pancreatic cancer challenges: immune cloaking and late-stage detection In the past, one in four would die from the operation for removing pancreatic cancer Long-term survival Future of cancer detection: AI-based medical record analysis and blood biopsies More accurate blood tests to confirm conditions Using AI to select those who are high-risk for cancer Pastor Tim Keller died of pancreatic cancer. In the past, “your doctor … helped you learn how to die.” ”[God's] given man the privilege to discover those things that have been hidden. And over time we've gradually uncovered huge opportunities to impact people's lives.” The state of breast cancer research and treatment “If you get the diagnosis of breast cancer, you have a 90 percent chance to survive and beat it over a five-year period of time.” ”In general, we're in a great state of understanding how to treat breast cancer, how to detect it early, and then have selective and targeted mechanisms to prevent it from coming back.” Prostate cancer research and treatment Theranostics: using a specific antibody to target cancer cells specifically Pediatric cancer:  ”We actually treat more children for cancer than any hospital in America now, but in general, the survival for pediatric cancers is greater than 80 percent.” Emotional, psychological, and spiritual toll of cancer: importance of psycho-oncology How Sloan Kettering developed psycho-oncology to help cancer patients with mental and spiritual health Personal story: how a cafeteria worker empowers patients through food choices “We give back to them the right to choose what they get to have on their tray.” Cancer treatment is a team sport. Wit (film, Broadway play)—actress Emma Thompson plays a cancer patient studying the work of John Donne on death Socioeconomic and racial disparities in cancer care outcomes The healing role of community, support teams, and compassionate listening The importance of listening to cancer patients who are preparing to die The spiritual courage of patients and the transformative power of faith “Our patients often help us. We see the grace with which they often handle that journey.” The inspiration behind becoming a doctor: family legacy and human impact Terminal care: the sacred responsibility of walking with patients to the end Cancer research and treatment as a Christian vocation and expression of humanity Production Credits

#173: Summer's approaching, and for those of us blessed with fair skin, the struggle to achieve that sun-kissed glow without damaging UV exposure is real. As a redhead who spent years pursuing the "perfect tan" through harmful methods, I've become something of an expert on self-tanners – from the orange disasters of decades past to today's sophisticated formulations.This episode dives deep into the world of self-tanners with honest reviews of two leading brands: my longtime favorite Tanologist and the viral sensation Peta Jane. I break down everything from application techniques and development time to longevity and the dreaded DHA smell that can linger on everything from your sheets to your dog. If you're pale-complected and looking for a safer alternative to tanning beds or sun exposure, this comparison might save you both money and disappointment.Between beauty reviews, I share the hilarious story of my 10-pound Chihuahua who decided to chase geese (with predictably terrifying results), heartwarming interactions with patients (including a 97-year-old WWII veteran with the sweetest advice about teeth), and an update on my ongoing journey with filler complications and the importance of ultrasound-guided dissolution procedures.You'll also hear about my late-to-the-party obsession with Real Housewives of Atlanta and previews of upcoming interviews with Light on Yoga in Huntsville and Needles with Natty from the Collective on South Jefferson. Whether you're here for the beauty tips, healthcare insights, or just enjoy listening to someone babble nonsense while you multitask, this episode offers plenty to smile about.Have questions for our upcoming guests? Send them through our Instagram question box and tune in for the interviews in the next two weeks!You can now send us a text to ask a question or review the show. We would love to hear from you! Follow me on social: https://www.instagram.com/babbles_nonsense/

In today’s edition of Words of Grace, Pastor Ben Winslett returns to the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful message from Matthew 5:17-20, titled “The Fulfilled Law.” Many sincere Christians wrestle with the role of the Old Testament law in the New Covenant era. Should we observe dietary laws? Keep Saturday as the Sabbath? … Continue reading "The Fulfilled Law"

Brenda Wilkerson shares a story of a woman taking charge of her own destiny.

It's May the Fourth, so we're celebrating Star Wars Day! We also attended Huntsville Comic and Pop Culture Expo, where we finally crossed off a major bucket list item and met “Weird Al” Yankovic. Website: http://bamageeks.com Become a Bama Geeks supporter: http://www.bamageeks.com/join Available on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube. Come sit a spell on the Bama Geeks Front Porch: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bamageeksfrontporch Check out and follow our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bamageeks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bamageeks Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamageeks YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@BamaGeeks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bamageeks

In today's episode, the BrainStim Gang is tackling one of the biggest health issues facing our nation: Alheimer's disease. The stats are staggering - truly incomprehensible if they are anywhere near correct in their predictions for our near future. So what we can do about it? Is it genetic? Are there factors that can push us into developing it, or protect us from it?  Dr. Richard Aplin brings his wealth of knowledge about brain health - what it is - what it isn't - and how YOU can be empowered to take control of it. As always, if you'd like more information, visit www.invisionchiropractic.com where you can find educational resources, as well as schedule a 15 minute free phone call with Dr. Aplin.

In this episode of the Mixtape 615 podcastAustin and Logan are joined by Nashville soccer mainstay Valair Shabilla for a jam-packed conversation on all things NSC. From analyzing standout MLS performances to celebrating grassroots growth and rising young stars, the crew explores how Nashville SC is building something bigger—both on and off the field.Valair Shabilla, co-founder of Pharmaceutical Soccer and Kicking It 615, brings a wealth of experience as a journalist, community leader, and lifelong fan of the beautiful game. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, Valair shares how soccer helped him connect to life in the U.S., and how he's now helping others do the same—whether through nonprofit work or thoughtful coverage of the club he loves.Dan Lovitz emerges as an unlikely offensive contributor and one of MLS's most productive defenders this seasonHany Mukhtar's game evolves from Golden Boot winner to team-first creator with nine different goal scorers benefitingNashville earns a gritty road point against Atlanta United in a high-pressure match at Mercedes-Benz StadiumUS Open Cup recap: NSC advances past Chattanooga with help from depth players like Josh Bauer and Matt CorcoranThe youth movement is real: debuts and starts from homegrowns and Huntsville standouts signal a new era for Nashville SCJoin the DOPEST Nashville SC Supporters Group at mixtape615.comTake our podcast on the road. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Just search Mixtape 615!#nashvillesc #nashville #mls

Support the sponsors to support the show! F*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code SODER15 at theperfectjean.nyc/SODER15 #theperfectjeanpod Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc dot com slash SODER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  That's Z-O-C-D-O-C dot com slash SODER. Zocdoc.COM/SODER https://www.zocdoc.com/?utm_medium=audiopodcast&utm_campaign=soder Dan is on the road all 2025! Get tickets @ https://www.dansoder.com/tour Jan 30 - Feb 1 - Winnipeg, Canada Feb 20 - 22 - Huntsville, AL Feb 28 - San Diego, CA March 1 - Los Angeles, CA March 2 - San Francisco, CA The Golden Retriever of Comedy Tour  presale code: GOLDEN Sep 25 Los Angeles, CA Sep 26 Seattle, WA Sep 27 Portland, OR OCT 3 Tucson, AZ Oct 4 Denver, CO Oct 9 Knoxville, TN OCT 10 Atlanta, GA Oct 11 Louisville, KY Oct 24 Providence, RI OCT 25 Nashville, TN NOV 7 San Antonio, TX NOV 8 Austin, TX NOV 13 Iowa City, IA Nov 14 Minneapolis, MN NOV 15 Madison, WI NOV 21 Kansas City, MO NOV 22 St. Louis, MO DEC 5 Vancouver, BC DEC 6 Eugene, OR DEC 12 Columbus, OH DEC 13 Royal Oak, MI Follow  @JamesDonaldForbesMcCann https://www.instagram.com/jdfmccann/?hl=en https://www.jdfmccann.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElNX4fufn_A PLEASE Drop us a rating on iTunes and subscribe to the show to help us grow. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soder/id1716617572 Connect with DAN. Twitter: https://Twitter.com/dansoder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansoder Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dansodercomedy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dansoder Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@dansoder.comedy #dansoder #standup #comedy #entertainment #podcast Produced by  @homelesspimp   https://www.instagram.com/thehomelesspimp/?hl=en

In this episode, we sit down with Alka Chain, owner of Vintage Cigar Lounge and Nitro Tails, to explore her journey as a Huntsville native and lifelong entrepreneur. From growing up in the iconic Madison Square Mall to building Huntsville's first cigar lounge, Alka shares how her family's deep roots in small business shaped her passion for hospitality and experience-driven retail. We talk about the evolution of cigar culture in Huntsville, the rise of bourbon and cigar pairings, and how Vintage Cigar Lounge is leading the way with education, exclusive selections, and a welcoming environment for all—especially women new to the cigar scene. Plus, Alka dives into their expansion to Virginia and the launch of Nitro Tails, a five-year dream brought to life in just nine months.

This is part 4 of April 2025's Sunday school series by Jason Cherry on preparing for marriage. This week, he explored the assumptions of feminism, evangelical cultural mush, rom-com movies, and dating culture.  Jason Cherry is an elder at Trinity Reformed Church, as well as a teacher and lecturer of literature, American history, and economics at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with an MA in Religion and is the author of the book The Culture of Conversionism and the History of the Altar Call, now available on Amazon. He is husband to Traci, who is proficient at blessing others, and father to Anily and Gaby, who are gifted in the art of laughter. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

A blog by Gage Crowder. Gage Crowder teaches literature and Bible at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to his studies at Birmingham Theological Seminary, he is a contributing member of the Huntsville Literary Association and the Academy of Philosophy and Letters. His poetry and prose can be found in the The Legend, Poem Magazine, the Birmingham Arts Journal, Panoply and elsewhere. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

A blog by Gage Crowder. Gage Crowder teaches literature and Bible at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to his studies at Birmingham Theological Seminary, he is a contributing member of the Huntsville Literary Association and the Academy of Philosophy and Letters. His poetry and prose can be found in the The Legend, Poem Magazine, the Birmingham Arts Journal, Panoply and elsewhere. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

The entrepreneurial journey for Dennis Balonze began when he was 12, sweeping floors in his uncle's barbershop in Paterson, New Jersey. He was inspired by the sense of community and business hustle, eventually earning his hairdresser license while still in high school. After graduation, Dennis worked in salons to master his craft and, in 2001, he purchased an 80-year-old barbershop in Montclair, New Jersey. That shop grew into multiple locations and sparked his interest in real estate investing. At 22, Dennis bought his first two-family investment property in Belleville, New Jersey. Managing and renovating it taught him the power of passive income and appreciation. In 2005, he used a 1031 exchange to expand, which led him to Huntsville, Alabama, and the founding investment career. He later invested in Fort Benning, Georgia, and partnered with firms like Borland Capital to underwrite deals and scale his knowledge. After two decades in the barbering business, Dennis sold off his shops to focus fully on real estate—specifically real estate investing. Check out Dennis' YouTube channel, BarberUPP!

It's a full recap of ATLUTD2 on the road in Huntsville taking on HC FCSteve Cooke and Javier Armas preview the match, we have your highlights, and a look at MLS NEXT PRO from the weekend

In our latest edition of Words of Grace, Benjamin Winslett shares a recent sermon preached at Flint River Primitive Baptist Church, focusing on two false accusations made against Christ during His mock trials, before the crucifixion. Drawing from Isaiah 53:7-9, we explore the silence of Jesus before His accusers, the meaning behind the phrases “He … Continue reading "Answering Christ’s Accusers | Isaiah 53"

This is part 4 (April 27) of a Sunday school series by Gage Crowder and Stewart Jordan examining ways in which we can prepare for, find hope in, and minister effectively to those who find themselves in the midst of pain and suffering. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

This is April 27th's exhortation in which Brian McLain calls us to put away unrighteous judgment which often causes fear, blame, or obsession. Brian and his lovely wife Denise were born and raised in Florida. They have been blessed with six beautiful daughters who fill their home with boundless joy and entertainment. Brian has degrees in Theology and Electrical Engineering and spent 20 years in the Power Industry. The McLains love to sing, dance, read, cook and play games, and they cherish the opportunities they get to serve and host others in their home. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

This is April 27th's sermon by Jason Cherry asking "When the enemy bellows, what should we do?" His answer: Expect (but do not presume) God's mercy and serve Him with humility. Jason Cherry is an elder at Trinity Reformed Church, as well as a teacher and lecturer of literature, American history, and economics at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with an MA in Religion and is the author of the book The Culture of Conversionism and the History of the Altar Call, now available on Amazon. He is husband to Traci, who is proficient at blessing others, and father to Anily and Gaby, who are gifted in the art of laughter. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

New contributor Lin Cochran shares some "Movie Memories" from a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.Busy weekend on the SDH Network starts today in Marietta as many of our members will be playing in Atlanta United's annual media match. You can watch if you are a true sicko starting at 1pm on atlutd.com/live. Training Ground Dispatch will be available later this afternoon on our YouTube channel, followed by boys Sweet 16 action in the GHSA state tournament as Calhoun hosts Johnson-Gainesville tonight (soccerdownhere.net, click Listen).Tomorrow, Atlanta United hosts Nashville as they try to build some confidence and find some positive momentum against a team that put up 7 goals last weekend. Pregame starts at 1:30pm on 92.9 The Game and the Audacy app with kickoff set for 2:55pm. Following the match, the Atlanta United Unified Team hosts Nashville at the Benz (watch on atlutd.com/live just after 5pm) and Atlanta United 2 will be on the road in Huntsville for an 8pm kickoff (soccerdownhere.net, click Listen).Cruz Azul will host Vancouver in the Concacaf Champions Cup final in Mexico City on June 1 after defeating Tigres 1-0 on the 7th goal in the tournament from Ángel Sepúlveda. The win gave Cruz Azul a 2-1 win on aggregate in the semifinal as well as hosting privileges for the final.Could be an all-Premier League Europa League final as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur took control of their semifinals in the first leg with big wins yesterday. We've talked about the financial implications for Manchester United, winning the Europa League could keep Ange Postecoglu in his job as well. The match could be worth over $100 million to the winner.Bayern could clinch the Bundesliga title this weekend, it will be their 34th in history. Napoli and Inter continue their battle for the Serie A title with Napoli traveling to Lecce while Inter hosts Hellas Verona.The telenovela revolving around Madrid and Rio continues as Brazil has extended their deadline to May 26 for Carlo Ancelotti to become their new manager. Madrid and Brazil and Ancelotti are doing a dance about who will pay what and when he will take over if he does. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen who is at risk of losing Xabi Alonso to Madrid if/when Ancelotti does go is reportedly in negotiations with Erik Ten Hag as their backup plan.More Espresso on Monday on the SDH Network, presented by Oglethorpe University.

What do you think the top health issues facing us today are? You may not land on being "overwhelmed" - but when you think about what that does to our systems, you'll quickly realize that our bodies were made for brief moments of "fight or flight" - but the world we live in today keeps us ever-stuck in this state.  Overwhelm over time = dis-ease. Dis-ease over time = Disease. What's worse, when we focus on the symptoms instead of the process that led to the disease, we generally end up creating MORE problems!  It's definitely part of life to get "overwhelmed" - but we've got to realize there's a difference between being overwhelmed and living in a state of overwhelm.  The BrainStim gang is discussing how we get ourselves out of constant states of overwhelm.  As always, visit www.invisionchiropractic.com for more information or to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone call with Dr. Richard Aplin!

In this episode, we sit down with Chef Kristen, Executive Chef and General Manager of The Poppy & Parliament and The Salty Cod. She shares her journey from getting her start in a small New York restaurant at 14 to building two standout culinary destinations in North Alabama. We dive into her unexpected path through food science and government research, how she landed in Huntsville during the height of the pandemic, and the grit it took to open The Poppy & Parliament in 2020. Kristen walks us through the challenges of staffing, building a menu from scratch, and creating a pub-style experience that transports guests straight to the U.K. Plus, we explore the expansion to Athens with The Salty Cod, the in-house butcher shop, and what it's like managing both kitchens day-to-day. If you're into culinary creativity, behind-the-scenes restaurant stories, or just love a good food-driven conversation, this one's for you. https://www.thepoppyandparliament.comhttps://www.instagram.com/poppyandparliament/SponsorYellowhammer is a local craft brewery serving Huntsville for the past 14 years. They are known for their premium craft beers like T-Minus and Rebellion, but what you might not know is they also offer spirits, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Next time you stop by their location try one of their seasonal cocktails made with Gemini Bourbon or Yellowhammer Vodka. Or try this year's big hit, Pineapple Punch seltzer. You can find out more information about Yellowhammer Brewing by visiting their website ⁠⁠⁠https://www.yellowhammerbrewery.com⁠⁠⁠ or visiting their taproom located at Campus 805.MusicAny Day by Them Damn Dogs⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HrncTSw4a7J9YiyMIxHdu?si=qw6Df7J6SwKm6-WOEc7U7w

In our most recent edition of Words of Grace, Pastor Benjamin Winslett addresses the subject of physical beauty through the lens of Scripture. While the Bible clearly acknowledges physical attractiveness (Sarah, Rebekah, David, etc.), it also warns against making beauty an idol. True beauty, as God’s word teaches, is found not in outward appearance but … Continue reading "Biblical Beauty"

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville, Texas — a place where justice, tragedy, and the supernatural intertwine beneath the looming shadow of the Texas State Penitentiary. From the famous Peckerwood Hill, where executed prisoners lay in unmarked graves, to the whispered legends of restless spirits still wandering the cemetery's misty paths, we explore the stories buried beneath the soil and the eerie phenomena that refuse to be silenced.  Is Oakwood Cemetery a mere resting place for Texas history, or is it a site of unresolved turmoil that transcends the grave? 

Don't miss our newsletter!That's where we drop weekly knowledge bombs to help you make sense of defense!In this episode, Mike sits down with Sheila Cummings,founder, president, and CEO of Cummings Aerospace. Cummings Aero started in 2009 supporting the Huntsville,Alabama missile market, but recently decided to launch their own product—the Hellhound.The Hellhound S3 is a man-portable, 3D-printe,d jet-powered kamikaze drone...and we have the FIRST-PUBLIC views of the actual drone—audio and video!BREAKING NEWS: Sheila also announced a new variant—theHellhound S4. It's tube-launched, bigger, better, and even faster than the S3! If you're into military drones, cutting-edge tech, and thestart-up culture of finding ways to help the warfighter—this episode is for you. Links• Sign up for the newsletter⁠! • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!• Mike Benitez on LinkedIn• Cummings Aerospace• Sheila's op-ed----Follow us on... • LinkedIn• Instagram⁠• ⁠X⁠• ⁠Facebook⁠• ⁠Website⁠ ----  00:00 start01:18 intro01:56 origin story05:03 high speed background06:34 Hellhound origin story10:54 introducing the Hellhound11:27 3D-printed12:31 finding an engine13:34 See the Hellhound21:20 naming the Hellhound22:39 family of drones24:38 supersonic variant29:22 China & Industrialization32:32 Industrial Mobilization Board35:47 outro

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville, Texas — a place where justice, tragedy, and the supernatural intertwine beneath the looming shadow of the Texas State Penitentiary. From the famous Peckerwood Hill, where executed prisoners lay in unmarked graves, to the whispered legends of restless spirits still wandering the cemetery's misty paths, we explore the stories buried beneath the soil and the eerie phenomena that refuse to be silenced.  Is Oakwood Cemetery a mere resting place for Texas history, or is it a site of unresolved turmoil that transcends the grave? 

Send us a textIn today's cerebral Daily Ops Brief, Peaches breaks down the Defense Department's latest dumpster fire: whether to park Space Command's shiny new paradigm shift in Colorado or Alabama. Also, some genius of the Military Industrial Complex just texted the entire Internet our plans for Houthi rebels. Throw in DEI purges, child care collapse, and a disgraced AFSOC leader, and you've got a government that's firing on no cylinders.We cover real estate speculation, government hiring freezes that move slower than molasses in formation, and why Canada's aircraft shopping spree might be a Costco mistake.