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It's Pride Month, and Caitlin is kicking things off with a very queer, very passionate, very neurodivergent deep dive into Heated Rivalry—the gay hockey romance that has officially become a hyperfocus.
In diesen Heated Rivalry Kapiteln wird es emotional. Während Shane versucht, mit seiner neuen Beziehung zu Rose nach vorne zu schauen, kämpft Ilya mit Gefühlen, die er lieber verdrängen würde. Eine Clubnacht, jede Menge Eifersucht und ein Gespräch, das alles verändert.Flo und Nadine sprechen außerdem über erste große Verliebtheiten, Flos queere Erfahrungen in der Jugend und warum manche Begegnungen einen selbst Jahre später noch einholen können.Wir begleiten die Kapitel 14 und 15 von Heated Rivalry und reden über Herzschmerz, Freundschaft und eine Nebenfigur, die sich endgültig in unsere Herzen gespielt hat.Hier geht es zu unserem Discord-BuchclubHier könnt ihr uns über Steady unterstützen: Bei Steady unterstützenHier geht es zu Nadines Youtubekanal: Aus Liebe zum BuchGame Changer (Band 1): https://tidd.ly/4aTNygu (Werbung/Afiiliate)Heated Rivalry (Band 2) https://tidd.ly/4ptXlxd (Werbung/Afiiliate)Tough Guy (Band 3) https://tidd.ly/4l4NNrR (Werbung/Afiliate)Common Goal (Band 4) https://tidd.ly/4l9WCkw (Werbung Afiliate)Role Model (Band 5) https://tidd.ly/4aU34Zr (Werbung Afiliate)The Long Game (Band 6) https://tidd.ly/4sv4LlH (Werbung Afiliate)Zitronenkind: https://tidd.ly/4mXc3xa (Werbung/Affiliate) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Pride Month, and I am celebrating with my dear friend and fellow feminist relationship coach Maggie Reyes by doing something I've been wanting to do anyway: sit down and talk about Heated Rivalry — the show, the books, why we love them, and what they actually teach us about real relationships.Beware: There be spoilers ahead, matey. This is a fun one, and it goes deeper than fangirling. Maggie and I both coach on many of the dynamics this show depicts — vulnerability, shame, the cost of hiding your real desires, and what happens when someone finally has the courage to go first. We talk about how we can all learn from this show through that lens.In this episode:Why the closet dynamic in Heated Rivalry is a perfect illustration of how shame works, and how to heal itTurning toward vs. turning away: what Shane and Ilya get right (eventually) and what costs them yearsWhat Scott and Kip's relationship models that most couples never figure outWhy vulnerability requires someone going first — and how to do it without it backfiringThe cottage episode as a masterclass in why time and play matter as much as hard conversationsWhat women's response to this show tells us about desire, representation, and who mainstream sexual culture has never been built forThe communication pitfall that we both want to warn you offMaggie Reyes is a master certified life coach, feminist marriage coach, and host of the Marriage Life Coach podcast. Find her at maggiereyes.com.Get my free guide: Get Out of Your Head: A Starter Guide to Releasing the Pressure, Shame, and "Shoulds" Around Intimacy at https://laurajurgens.com/guideMore links: Substack at https://laurajurgens.substack.com/Pleasure Path Diagnostic here: https://laurajurgens.com/diagnostic/About me, testimonials, blog, bookings: https://laurajurgens.com/Wheel of Erotic emotions, go to: https://laurajurgens.com/wheelCopyright notice: All content in this podcast is copyrighted and copying, scraping, data mining, or using the content to train AI is prohibited.
When we first started this podcast in 2015, we began with a simple premise: "We are human beings, and human beings tell stories." But how has that happened? What has that meant for humanity? And to what extent has technology transformed our relationship with stories? In today's episode, Jacke talks to MIT technology pioneer Kevin Ashton about his new book, The Story of Stories: The Million-Year History of a Uniquely Human Art, which traces the history of human storytelling through eight great revolutions, helping us to see the power of stories and their importance to humankind. PLUS Ilya Vinitsky and James H. MacGavran III (The Graphomaniac: A Literary Historical Discussion of Dmitry Khvostov as a Reprieve from Teaching, the Vanity of Worldly Affairs, and Melancholy Reflections Brought On by the Loss of a Front Tooth, Together with the Current Cultural and Political Situation) stop by to discuss their choices for the last books they will ever read. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What can a steamy hockey romance teach us about attachment styles, situationships, and emotional vulnerability? This week, Matchmaker Maria is joined by her sister and fellow matchmaker, Chrisoula Mavrianos, to break down the hit series Heated Rivalry through the lens of dating psychology. They unpack why Shane and Ilya's 7 year push-pull dynamic feels so familiar, explore fearful avoidant vs. dismissive avoidant attachment styles, and compare the show's emotional tension to Normal People, Bridgerton, and classic Jane Austen romances. Plus, they dive into the art of yearning, why women LOVE slow-burn love stories, and reveal which character they'd actually choose for a healthy relationship. ♥️JOIN MARIA'S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION ❓ Ready to date with intention?
Fran Agnone, Joy Dangora Erickson, and Ilya Zrudlo sat down to talk with Cara about youth development outside of school and in non formal spaces. Working in and studying youth development in community organizations, they the surfaced powerful, important, and often hidden work in these spaces and how community organizations offer key opportunities for voice, engagement, community and education. For more by Joy:https://sunypress.edu/Books/L/Living-Well-Togetherhttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14687984251412194For more by Ilya: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/navigating-the-moral-landscape-of-youth-development-and-community-education-9781350532168/
C'est une enquête à lire dans le Süddeutsche Zeitung à Munich. « Longtemps, le Kremlin a réussi à protéger la majeure partie de la population russe des conséquences de sa guerre contre l'Ukraine. Désormais, constate le quotidien allemand, les attaques de drones se multiplient, le niveau de vie se dégrade et le Kremlin renforce la censure, notamment en ligne, et multiplie les interdictions et les sanctions. Le pouvoir russe est apparemment tellement préoccupé par le climat négatif ambiant qu'il a déjà fait diffuser une sorte de guide au sein de son parti, Russie unie. Un guide qui explique ce que les représentants du parti devront dire aux Russes mécontents avant les élections à la Douma, prévues cet automne. Parallèlement, exprimer des critiques demeure dangereux ». Que pensent les Russes après quatre années de guerre ? Justement le Süddeutsche Zeitung a fait parvenir un questionnaire à un panel de citoyens russes. « Que pensent-ils après quatre années de guerre ? Douze d'entre eux ont répondu par écrit ou par message vocal entre Belgorod, près de la frontière, et la Sibérie lointaine. Et la plupart ont souhaité garder l'anonymat pour leur sécurité ». Alors, « certains s'inquiètent pour l'avenir de leurs enfants, d'autres craignent le retour de soldats traumatisés ou de ne plus pouvoir subvenir à leurs besoins. Lioubov, 88 ans, croit à la propagande de Vladimir Poutine selon laquelle la Russie doit se défendre contre les fascistes en Ukraine. Ilya, 22 ans, est quant à lui si critique envers le régime qu'il ne voit aucun avenir pour lui en Russie. (…) Pour Tatiana, 52 ans, seul un effondrement du système pourrait laisser espérer un changement, voire une amélioration. (…) La guerre a absorbé toutes les ressources, déplore Margarita, 26 ans : argent, énergie, temps, vies humaines – et tout cela se ressent deux fois plus intensément qu'avant. En Russie, les gens ne sont pas des citoyens, mais des pions dans un jeu politique. (…) Beaucoup acceptent tout sans réagir, renchérit Georgy, 52 ans, la politique ne les intéresse pas. La télévision et la propagande de Poutine les ont transformés en zombies ». Des craintes fondées mais un basculement peu probable… Le Monde à Paris publie également une longue enquête sur la situation en Russie. « Vladimir Poutine essuie une série de revers qui alimentent le mécontentement et interrogent sa stratégie, constate le quotidien français. (…) Sa crainte est fondée. Ces derniers mois, les drones ukrainiens ont attaqué de façon répétée Moscou et sa région, des entreprises du secteur de la défense, des aérodromes militaires, des grandes raffineries, des installations portuaires dans la Baltique et en mer Noire. Depuis peu – c'est une nouveauté –, Kiev produit et utilise massivement des drones Hornet à moyenne portée, jusqu'à 200 kilomètres, indétectables, dotés d'intelligence artificielle et reliés à Starlink. (…) Sur le front, les forces russes stagnent », constate encore Le Monde. Et « de fait, la stratégie et les buts de la guerre commencent à susciter ouvertement des interrogations. (…) Des divisions croissantes au sein de l'appareil d'État ont été mises en relief. (…) Il faut dire que l'aura de Vladimir Poutine s'est ternie, sa parole est de moins en moins crue. (…) Pour autant, pointe encore Le Monde, un changement de régime n'est pas pour demain. Le Monde qui cite la politologue Anna Colin Lebedev : « il y a une déstabilisation du quotidien des Russes, des mécontentements et sans doute des tensions au sein de la sphère dirigeante, mais, affirme-t-elle, le pouvoir contrôle ses élites, et la population sait s'adapter à des conditions qui s'aggravent. Cette crise aura des effets politiques, mais un basculement radical reste peu probable ». Le cas Fedorova… Enfin, de nombreux journaux et sites d'information en France s'interrogent sur la présence sur le territoire national et sur le rôle de Xenia Fedorova. Cette ressortissante russe, ancienne patronne du média Russia Today intervient dans les médias du groupe Bolloré. Avec « un seul narratif, pointe Libération : celui du Kremlin. Sur l'Occident agressif et l'Otan qui n'existe que pour menacer la Russie, l'Ukraine néonazie et corrompue, instrumentalisée par une Europe qui veut la guerre ». Certains l'accusent donc d'être une propagandiste, voire une agente russe et se demandent pourquoi son titre de séjour a été renouvelé par l'administration française. Les dirigeants des médias du groupe Bolloré invoquent, quant à eux, la liberté d'expression. À lire aussiInfluence russe en Europe: polémique autour de Xenia Fedorova, accusée d'être la «voix du Kremlin» dans les médias Bolloré
ACOFAE Podcast presents: Heated Rivalry: "All romance feels like fantasy at this point." Shane Hollander. Ilya Rosenov. You know the names. You've probably seen the show, and the books are more than likely on your radar. It's Pride so let's let the boys have some fun as ACOFAE discusses book 2 in the Game Changer series by Rachel Reid, Heated Rivalry. A first for Laura Marie, (a sports romance!) Takes readers on one of the longest situationship rides ever as these two hockey players from difference countries and teams fall in love. An MM romance that is sweet and tender, as well as poignant and subtle, Shane and Ilya will stay with you long after the book is finished. Longtime listeners will not be surprised to learn that Jessica Marie has been all over this series and has the books to prove it. TW / CW: discussions surrounding homophobia For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: Heated Rivalry (book and show), Game Changers (book 1), ACOSF Mentions: The Devil Wears Prada, Pose, Brokeback Mountain, Euphoria *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5-star review and follow us on Instagram at @ACOFAEpodcast and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie ( https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica) Instagram: @ACOFAEpodcast https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/ @ACOFAELaura https://www.instagram.com/acofaelaura/ “Lost in the sauce.”
Why Supply Chain Visibility Is One of the Most Consequential and Underestimated Applications of AI in the EnterpriseGuest: Ilya Levtov, Founder and CEO at Craft.co Host: Seth Earley, CEO at Earley Information Science Published on: June 1, 2026In this episode, Seth Earley speaks with Ilya Levtov, Founder and CEO of Craft.co, a supplier intelligence platform that uses AI and knowledge graphs to give enterprises and government agencies visibility into their full supply networks. They explore why most organizations believe they have adequate supply chain visibility when they do not, why a simple risk score will always mislead, and how cross-correlating data streams surfaces risks that no human - and no generic LLM - would ever find alone. Ilya shares candid and specific insights on building knowledge graphs for mission-critical infrastructure, why only one percent of enterprise knowledge exists inside today's LLMs, and how the give-to-get model is turning supply chain intelligence into a shared strategic asset.Key Takeaways:Most enterprises believe their top-supplier relationships give them adequate visibility - but the middle and long tail of a supply network, which can run to 20,000 or 30,000 suppliers, remains almost entirely opaque.Supply chain is a misnomer - it is a complex, multi-dimensional network where companies are simultaneously suppliers, customers, and competitors to each other.A simple risk score is not meaningful and not actionable; supplier risk is deeply contextual and requires human judgment to weigh cost, probability, and consequence together.Cross-correlating data streams reveals hidden risks that no single source can surface - including correlations between employee morale and cybersecurity vulnerability that have proven highly predictive.Only approximately one percent of enterprise knowledge exists inside today's LLMs - which is exactly why a specialized knowledge graph grounded in proprietary data is essential before applying AI.AI has compressed analyst work on a supplier report from eight hours to under 30 minutes - but the decision of what to do with those findings still requires human judgment and always will.The give-to-get model and supplier passporting allow enterprises to share intelligence across a shared supply network without compromising their own competitive position.Insightful Quotes:"Only 1% of enterprise knowledge approximately exists inside the LLMs today. Companies don't want to give all of their data to the LLMs. Data providers don't want to give it for free either. That's why you need a specialized approach - leverage the power of the models on your own data set and on your knowledge graph." - Ilya Levtov"A financially vulnerable supplier becomes a target for adversarial capital - entities coming in from unfriendly nations looking to survive. You're connecting two different data sets, connecting entities, and getting to a very significant risk insight you need to act on before it becomes a problem for your enterprise." - Ilya Levtov"Organizations compete on their knowledge - knowledge of customers, knowledge of solutions, knowledge of supply chains, knowledge of routes to market. Those are competitive advantages. You do not want those inside an LLM. That is why doing this in a way that is internal and proprietary is so important." - Seth EarleyTune in to discover why supply chain visibility is one of the most important and most underestimated applications of AI in the enterprise today - and what it actually takes to build intelligence at the scale the problem demands.LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-levtov/ Website: https://www.craft.coThanks to our sponsors:VKTREarley Information ScienceAI Powered Enterprise Book
From his home in Israels Plads, Soviet Union-born, Copenhagen-based Danish American businessman and startup investor ILYA KATSNELSON recalls arriving in the US as a refugee at the age of ten, his formative years in Wisconsin, and moving to Denmark, later surviving a German maximum security jail when the Russian state issued a retaliatory Interpol red notice against him. Equally, he talks about his commitment to bringing the US and Denmark closer together through education, art, and culture.----------For today's episode, Ilya Katsnelson chose Carl Bloch's Fra et romersk osteria, or In a Roman Osteria, from 1866 from the collection of the National Gallery of Denmark.https://open.smk.dk/en/artwork/image/KMS4087 ----------Photographer: Davy Denke----------This conversation with Christian D. Bruun occurred on April 6, 2026.----------We invite you to subscribe to Danish Originals for weekly episodes. You can also find us at:website: https://danishoriginals.com/ email: info@danishoriginals.com
Ilya Mikin is Vice President of Technology M&A at Corum Group, one of the leading technology M&A advisory firms globally. His background spans more than two decades across enterprise marketing at Intel and Unilever, executive and CEO roles at companies including iHerb, multiple founder exits across AdTech, MarTech, and FinTech, and now advising founders through acquisitions. He has been on every side of the M&A table, which makes his perspective unusually grounded.This episode gets into what has fundamentally changed about how technology and e-commerce companies are built, valued, and sold. The old playbook of raising VC money, growing at all costs, and gunning for IPO has largely collapsed. What replaced it is a market where M&A has become the primary liquidity event for founders, and where the rules for what makes a company attractive have shifted significantly.Eitan and Ilya dig into what acquirers actually look at today: why NRR, GRR, and low churn have become the cornerstones of valuation, why private equity now represents up to 40-50% of buyers in some sectors, and what it means to be an AI-native company versus an AI-enabled one. They also cover the mechanics of the M&A process itself — the four to eight week preparation phase, how Corum builds competitive tension among buyers, why the narrative around a business often matters more than the financials, and the internal deal killers that founders rarely talk about openly.Ilya also shares his take on where shoppable video sits in a world increasingly shaped by agentic AI, why he believes emotional product categories are protected from agent-driven purchasing, and what he is personally watching in the space. Founders who are building toward an exit, or who have never seriously thought about timing one, will find this conversation both practical and clarifying.Website: https://www.vimmi.netEmail us: info@vimmi.netCommerce Untold: https://vimmi.net/commerce-untold/Eitan Koter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eitankoter/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VimmiVideoCommerce/featuredGuest: Ilya Mikin, Vice President Technology M&A, Corum Group, Ltd.Ilya Mikin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilyamikin/Corum Group, Ltd.: https://www.corumgroup.com/Watch the full Youtube video here:https://youtu.be/2lFD9JXIjIgKey Takeaways:VC investment in D2C e-commerce collapsed more than 90% from its 2021 peak, while M&A deals in that same sector grew 47% in 2025 — the exit path has fundamentally shiftedIPO is no longer the default liquidity event for most founders; M&A is now the primary outcome to plan aroundAcquirers today prioritize NRR, GRR, and low churn over raw growth rate — the stickiness and profitability of your customer base drives valuation more than top-line momentumPrivate equity now represents up to 40-50% of buyers in some sectors, and PE buyers lead with EBITDA, not vision — a minimum of $2-3M ARR and $500K EBITDA is roughly where serious interest startsBeing an AI-native company can increase your valuation by 20-30% or more; for true AI-native businesses, multiples can reach up to 20x EVFor AI companies, proprietary data sets matter more than the technology itself — the model is the moatMarket consolidation follows a cycle: the first quartile of a consolidation window has the most buyers, the most competition, and the highest multiples. Waiting too long means the music stopsThe narrative you build around your company matters more than your financials in the early stages of a buyer conversation — buyers need to feel fear of missing outRunning a competitive process with multiple interested buyers is the single most powerful lever a founder has in an M&A negotiation — inbound interest from one buyer puts the founder in a weak positionDeal fatigue and co-founder misalignment are the two most common internal reasons M&A deals collapse before closingAgentic AI will likely commoditize purchasing for basic, emotionally neutral products — but shoppable video remains essential for fashion, luxury, and any category where emotional decision-making drives the purchaseMore than 20% of WallID's customers now come through AI search channels like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, with zero marketing spend — a real signal of how discovery is changingChapters:[00:00] Introduction and Guest Background[00:57] Ilya's Path from Intel and Unilever to E-Commerce and M&A[02:07] How the Approach to Building and Exiting Startups Has Changed[03:29] Why VC Investment Collapsed and M&A Deals Are Rising[04:40] What Acquirers Actually Look at Today: NRR, GRR, and Profitability[05:58] The Rise of Private Equity as a Buyer and What PE Wants[07:20] How AI-Native Companies Command a Valuation Premium[08:47] Where E-Commerce Multiples Stand Today[10:32] The Sell-Side Process: Preparation, Positioning, and Narrative[12:06] The Consolidation Window and Why Timing Your Exit Matters[13:38] How Corum Prepares Founders for Market[14:17] Technology Evaluation: AI vs. Non-AI Companies[17:00] Building the Story, Outreach, and Creating Competitive Tension[20:02] How Long a Typical M&A Process Takes[21:44] Deal Fatigue and Co-Founder Misalignment as Internal Deal Killers[23:28] Shoppable Video and Agentic Commerce: Where Emotion Still Wins[26:09] WallID: Solving Checkout Friction and Fraud at Scale[28:13] Managing Multiple Ventures and the Side-Hustle Mindset[29:44] What Ilya Is Watching in E-Commerce Right Now: Know Your Agent[31:04] How to Connect with Ilya and Corum Group
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down Ariana Grande's highly anticipated new single “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” Released May 29, 2026 as the lead track from her 8th studio album Petal (arriving July 31, 2026), the song follows a cryptic black-and-white teaser that sparked massive fan theories with its distorted water-drop sounds and eerie atmosphere. Produced by Max Martin, ILYA, and Ariana herself, the track is described by Grande as one of her favorite songs she'll ever write.Analytic Dreamz explores Petal's 12-track vision — an emotionally raw project about breaking negative attachments, internal struggles, and emotional transformation — plus details on the 41-date world tour launching June 6, 2026, including 10 nights at London's O2 Arena. The discussion also covers the Dangerous Woman 10th Anniversary Edition and its 18 tracks.Tune in for in-depth analysis, release timeline breakdowns, and what fans can expect from Ariana's most fearless era yet. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In dieser Folge sprechen Flo und Nadine über Kapitel 8 und 9 von Heated Rivalry aus der Game Changer Reihe von Rachel Reid und endlich wird's emotional. Zwischen Rookie Awards, Las Vegas, heimlichen Küssen und peinlich ehrlichem Sexting merken Shane und Ilya langsam, dass da längst mehr zwischen ihnen ist als Konkurrenz. Außerdem reden Flo und Nadine über Fußballhass, Las Vegas Vibes, rote Haare, Anne of Green Gables, Pushy Sporteltern und warum Fast and Furious vielleicht die wildeste Filmreihe aller Zeiten ist. Eine Folge voller Chaos, Gefühle und ganz großer Slow Burn Liebe.Hier geht es zu unserem Discord-BuchclubHier könnt ihr uns über Steady unterstützen: Bei Steady unterstützenHier geht es zu Nadines Youtubekanal: Aus Liebe zum BuchGame Changer (Band 1): https://tidd.ly/4aTNygu (Werbung/Afiiliate)Heated Rivalry (Band 2) https://tidd.ly/4ptXlxd (Werbung/Afiiliate)Tough Guy (Band 3) https://tidd.ly/4l4NNrR (Werbung/Afiliate)Common Goal (Band 4) https://tidd.ly/4l9WCkw (Werbung Afiliate)Role Model (Band 5) https://tidd.ly/4aU34Zr (Werbung Afiliate)The Long Game (Band 6) https://tidd.ly/4sv4LlH (Werbung Afiliate)Zitronenkind: https://tidd.ly/4mXc3xa (Werbung/Affiliate) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Heated Rivalry took the world by storm over six episodes, bringing new fans to the world of hockey, and helping thousands of people all over the world feel a little more human. For Erin Cholakian, it also brought her closer to taking back her dream of being on stage. As she watched her favorite book get a rare perfect screen adaptation, she also found a new community of people online, and learned more about herself through Shane Hollander. Erin and I discuss how the show helped us meet and form a friendship, whether we're more like Ilya Rozanov or Shane Hollander, how reading makes us more human, and how Ilya and Shane's understanding and portrayal of trauma helps us understand our own. Find the romance of sports breakdowns on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@marissakumari Next week, Lexi LaFleur Brown joins the show to discuss hockey, hockey romance, and her own novels! For more podcasts like this, check out all that Tandon Productions has to offer. With shows ranging from immersive fiction adventures to talk shows that explore our connection to media and sports, there’s a podcast for everyone. Visit TandonProductions.com or search "Tandon Productions" in your podcast app to find your next perfect show.
Zach Dreher started highlining in Flagstaff until climbing came into his life, at which point he made a complete pivot with eyes on big walls. After only a year and a half into his climbing career he began cutting his teeth in Yosemite and created a huge foundation of experience with multiple big wall ascents and NIAD runs; all with the vision of even bigger international objectives. Zach made his living as a masonry worker, kept life simple, lived in a van, and saved until he could buy his first investment property. Now he's building wealth and has created a self-supported life around climbing.This episode follows an unpublished trip report that Zach's climbing partner Will Fazio route about their recent successful ascent of Royal Flush [1,200m 5.12 A0] on Cerro Chaltén (Fitz Roy) one of Patagonia's most elusive big wall lines. With initial goals to move as quickly as possible they arrived with minimal supplies, but quickly started to feel the weight of the commitment above them. At a pivotal moment, when Will and Zach were deciding whether or not to continue a Russian team of four climbing below them offered to team up for a 6 - person big wall push to the summit and they excitedly agreed. Zach and Will had just joined Boris, Vladimir, Ilya, and Konstantin on their push to become the first people to wingsuit and base jump off of Cerro Chaltén.Topics include: team dynamics on big objectives, managing doubt and morale under pressure, partnership philosophy in the mountains, and Patagonia big wall logistics.#bigwall #alpineclimbing #mountaineering #rockclimbing #patagoniaThanks to our sponsors!LIVSN DesignsCheckout Their Ecotrek Trail Pants HEREUse Code "TCM15" At Checkout for an extra 15% OFF Your OrderHelp Support The Show & Unlock The Ad-Free PodcastResourcesZachWillThe Russian TeamKonstantinBorisVladimirRoute Information
On today's episode David, Jason, Natalie, Taylor and Georgia record from the boat in Croatia for a raucous pod talking about David trip to New York where he had dinner with his siblings, how Jason got angry at Jason's filmer and Georgia's very scary story about her last time on a yacht. Plus, Taylor gets drunk, Ilya goes full relax mode, and Jason gets stuck at the guy's table. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Cette semaine à Histoire de passer le temps, Catherine Thibault nous brosse le portrait de Ilya Répine, une figure clé du mouvement artistique réaliste en Russie. Elle nous explique comment, à chaque coup de pinceau, Répine donne vie à des moments et des personnages historiques. Pour sa part, Pierre-Luc Noël s'intéresse à la vie et à l'oeuvre de Thérèse Casgrain, une grande défenseure du suffrage féminin. Il nous explique le parcours atypique de celle qui sera la première femme à la tête d'un parti politique au Québec.
Flo und Nadine tauchen diesmal in die Kapitel 6 und 7 von Heated Rivalry aus der Game Changer-Reihe von Rachel Reid ein. Das erste große Aufeinandertreffen von Shane und Ilya steht an und die Spannung ist kaum auszuhalten. Während Ilya gewohnt selbstsicher auftritt, zerdenkt Shane wirklich alles. Vom Hotelzimmer über seine eigenen Gefühle bis zur Frage, warum ihn dieser russische Hockeyspieler so komplett aus dem Konzept bringt. Flo und Nadine sprechen über nervöse Anziehung, ikonische Dialoge und warum diese Begegnung für die Dynamik der beiden so entscheidend ist. Nebenbei geht es auch um Podcaststress, rote Augen und die große Frage, warum Ilya eigentlich immer so verdammt cool bleibt.Hier geht es zu unserem Discord-BuchclubHier könnt ihr uns über Steady unterstützen: Bei Steady unterstützenHier geht es zu Nadines Youtubekanal: Aus Liebe zum BuchGame Changer (Band 1): https://tidd.ly/4aTNygu (Werbung/Afiiliate)Heated Rivalry (Band 2) https://tidd.ly/4ptXlxd (Werbung/Afiiliate)Tough Guy (Band 3) https://tidd.ly/4l4NNrR (Werbung/Afiliate)Common Goal (Band 4) https://tidd.ly/4l9WCkw (Werbung Afiliate)Role Model (Band 5) https://tidd.ly/4aU34Zr (Werbung Afiliate)The Long Game (Band 6) https://tidd.ly/4sv4LlH (Werbung Afiliate)Zitronenkind: https://tidd.ly/4mXc3xa (Werbung/Affiliate) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week we've got Mike Isaac from the New York Times giving us the scoop from inside the courtroom at the Elon Musk v. Altman and OpenAI trial in Oakland. Also our newest acid video is out now so check it out! https://youtu.be/7vkFY3f5kkw Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! NEW MERCH OUT! Get 10% off when you sign up and also get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com ***THE SOUTHWEST COMPANION PASS IS BACK GET IT HERE: https://www.cardratings.com/bestcards/featured-credit-cards?src=691608&shnq=520080,4028088,4048122,4028085,3006151,4048149,4028089,4048084&var2= ***Go check out Ben's movie podcast! https://www.youtube.com/@UCtwCDeHuJTBWUkeQKlLeXhA **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa __ SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY: That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com __ WARBY PARKER: Buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at https://warbyparker.com/BAES — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad GLD: New customers get 40% off with code BAES at https://gld.com. #ad HIMS: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/BAES for your free online visit. TIMESTAMPS: 00:0014:50: Intro, why this is happening 14:50-17:25: Warby Parker ad 17:25-30:43: Elon is kinda right, scaring the hoes 30:43-33:05: GLD ad 33:05-45:06: Greg Brockman's journal, Ilya is the good guy 45:06-47:00: Hims ad 47:00-1:00:00: If Elon wins, the bubble popping, how AI fame corrupts 1:00:00-1:15:38: Ari Emanuel, what happens next, music __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
My Undesirable Friends: Part I—Last Air in Moscow (2024) is Russian-language American documentary film written and directed by Julia Loktev (with co-director Anna Nemzer). The film describes the effort to maintain press freedoms in Putin's Russia in the period leading up to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The documentary provides an intimate portrait of independent Russian journalists—mainly young women—who risk everything to pursue truth and accountability amidst escalating repression under the Putin regime. Filmed in late 2021 and early 2022, the documentary captures how the legal machinery of censorship, surveillance, and state-harassment converged to crush internal dissent and incapacitate civil society. It not only provides a profoundly disturbing account of what has occurred in Russia but also serves as a broader warning about the fragility of press freedoms and in a time of rising authoritarianism worldwide. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction2:45 How the film came about5:25 A primer on Russian censorship and repression15:15 “Foreign agents” and “undesirable organizations”23:32 Social marginalization through the creation of an enemies list 28:46 State persecution of TV Rain and other independent media 32:45 The manipulation of language36:30 Identifying the pivotal moment 43:36 How the film captures the elimination of press freedoms48:26 Courts and lawyers53:27 The Kremlin's public mobilization to support the war in Ukraine58:53 Independent journalism in exile1:02:17 Parallels to the United States under TrumpFurther reading:Chang, Justin, “‘My Undesirable Friends: Part I' Is a Staggering Portrait of Russian Journalists in Dissent,” New Yorker (Aug. 14, 2025)Edel, Anastasia, “Putin vs. the Press,” Foreign Policy (Oct. 3, 2025)Human Rights Watch, Russia's Legislative Minefield: Tripwires for Civil Society Since 2020 (2024)Human Rights Watch, Disrupted, Throttled, and Blocked State Censorship, Control, and Increasing Isolation of Internet Users in Russia (2025)Krupskiy, Maxim, “The Impact of Russia's ‘Foreign Agents' Legislation on Civil Society,” Fletcher Russia & Eurasia Program (2023)Troinovski, Anton & Safronova, Valeriya, “Russia Takes Censorship to New Extremes, Stifling War Coverage,” New York Times (May 18, 2022)Yablokov, Ilya & Gatov, Vasily, “Broadcasting through the (New) Iron Curtain: Practices, Challenges, and Legacies of Russia's Independent Media in Exile,” Journalism Studies (Feb. 11, 2025)Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/profiles/hafetzjo.htmlYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast
On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Sam Stone and Chuck Warren dive into the biggest legal, education, and border security stories shaping America today. First, Ilya Shapiro of the Manhattan Institute joins the show to break down the Supreme Court's major 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Calais and what it means for race-based redistricting, judicial independence, and the future of constitutional law. The conversation also explores Justice Clarence Thomas's influence on the Court, upcoming landmark cases involving birthright citizenship and presidential powers, and why public confidence in America's institutions continues to decline. Follow Ilya Shapiro Here: X: https://x.com/ishapiro Substack: https://ilyashapiro.substack.com Check out Ilya's book "Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites" https://manhattan.institute/book/lawless-the-miseducation-of-americas-elites Then, school choice advocate Corey DeAngelis joins the program to discuss the growing momentum behind education freedom initiatives across the country. Corey explains why even Democrat governors are beginning to embrace school choice programs, examines the ongoing failures of the Chicago Teachers Union, and argues why parents are increasingly rejecting the traditional public school system in favor of alternatives that put students first. Corey A. DeAngelis X: https://x.com/deangeliscorey?lang=it Later, retired Pinal County Sheriff and Arizona Congressional candidate Mark Lamb joins the podcast to discuss the realities of border security from firsthand experience on the front lines. Lamb shares stories about cartel activity, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and the enormous strain illegal immigration has placed on local law enforcement. He also outlines his campaign priorities for Congress, including border security, election integrity, constitutional rights, and restoring accountability in Washington. Mark Lamb X: https://x.com/sherifflamb1?lang=en Website: https://marklamb.us/home Plus, in B's Corner, the hosts revisit the disturbing D4vd and Celeste case as new evidence emerges involving dismemberment, child abuse material, and chilling foreshadowing hidden within music and social media posts. Catch Breaking Battlegrounds live on 960 AM in Phoenix every Saturday at 9:00 AM, with full episodes and exclusive podcast-only segments dropping every Friday wherever you get your podcasts or watch on Youtube. Stay connected with Breaking Battlegrounds: • Substack: https://substack.com/@breakingbattlegrounds • Website: https://breakingbattlegrounds.vote • News: https://breakingbattlegrounds.news • X: https://x.com/breaking_battle • Instagram: @breakingbattlegrounds • Facebook: Breaking Battlegrounds
On today's podcast David, Jason and Natalie talk about their upcoming trip to Croatia and why David might be forcing Jason to leave for a few weeks. And Natalie gets into an argument with Ilya, Jason apologizes for Tuesday's episode, and David gets pulled over by the cops in Florida. And a little later, David's Mom Christina calls into the show and David takes us through his romantic date flying across the world to meet his crush. Listen to Jason's pod here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LFku8Yf6xVq0dnei3BrXh?si=6ecN4Ma1TjSf5rr1RUnkaw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On today's Views podcast David, Natalie, Zane, Ilya and John gather at their Airbnb in Miami to talk about Miami's biggest party Boca Bash, Natalie's friend keeping her underwear, and why David could see himself living there. Also, dating people that look like your mom, how to get out of a bad hookup, Ilya get's catfished and Zane pulls one over on the crew while playing an intense round of Imposter. Also, John's contract is up? Will he stay at Dobrik LLC? And David delivers some more morality questions that have Natalie and John spinning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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On his return as a lieutenant in a fancy military jacket laced with silver as well as possessing a St. George's Cross for bravery, Nicholas is treated magnificently. Nicholas gets used to it and develops an ego that leaves him open to being taken advantage of. The finances of his aristocratic family are brought out, noting how his affable father, Ilya, was bestowing a trove on his Prodigal son, as well as other celebratory events after remortgaging his estates. Illya purchased his son a fine horse that could enter races and also the most fashionable outfits. With his new look and demeanor, Nicholas would be seen at the elite social events. He also visited a woman on the boulevard…a fairly clear reference to a prostitute. He relished being home as a young man aware of the world. He left behind childish things, such as once feeling disconcerted about sneaking around his mansion kissing Sonya. He also visited the historical English Club – a social institution started by English merchants around 1770 that gathered at various stately houses. Men used the Club to socialize, drink, gamble and make connections. Tolstoy, Pushkin and Nikolai Gogol were members. Gogol is a writer with Ukrainian roots, from a Cossack family, which both Ukraine & Russia claim as theirs. Like much of Moscow, Rostov's passion for the Czar cooled but he still expressed that there was something in his feelings for Alexandr that could not be understood by others. Rostov drifted even away further from Sonya, as Tolstoy expertly catches the nature of a young man who must have his freedom. He knew there were more women to know and Love would come later. It was now early March, and Ilya is arranging a dinner in honor of General Bagration at the aforementioned English Club. Ilya is presented as a long-time member. This celebration for actually happened and it is important to recognize why. The reason was that Bagration was viewed as the saving grace of the recent war. Tolsoty reveals how the news of Austerlitz traveled. High Society had generally been accustomed to victories, especially from era of Catherine the Great & General Suvorov, where the triumphs were common over the Ottomans and Poles. On receiving news of the absolute defeat at Austerlitz – much of Moscow did not believe it or chose not to. However, the truth could not be contained. When it spread, it had to be dealt with. Blame was cast on many, including Kutuzov. Many felt it was the general's age, health, and lack of ingenuity that led to defeat. More quietly blame was cast the Czar, by way of his youth, inexperience and trust in worthless advisors. Still, a good portion considered Alexandr as the “angel incarnate.” Most vocally, the Austrians were blamed.The public felt compelled to throw their support behind the army. Some were singled out for having performed miracles of valor. The chief hero of was General Bagration, hailed for his effort at Schön Grabern and command of the rear-guard. It also helped that Moscow's new hero was a stranger to the City. Tolstoy has Shinshin (a quick wit and relative of the Rostovs) parody the master of satire, Voltaire by voicing, “Had there been no Bagration, it would have been necessary to invent him.” The original quote was “Had there been no God, it would have been necessary to invent him.” The Frenchman reached something profound in few words. Tales of valor of numerous men were embellished and spread and characters like Rostov, Boris and Berg symbolized that wave. One may have saved a standard, another had reportedly killed five Frenchmen, while another was said to fight valiantly with an injury.There is a reference that nobody spoke of Andrei. Reports were that he was killed, leaving a pregnant wife with his eccentric father. Tolstoy references Andrei to symbolize the many, with such promise, who were wasted.This chapter plays up the elaborateness of the preparation for the event at the English Club, going through the choice of cook, food and entertainment. Nicholas jokes with his father that Bagration prepared less for battle at Schön Grabern. Ilya tells his son to go to Pierre's, invite him and obtain the best fruit – strawberries and pineapples, as they are not available anywhere else. Anna Drubetskaya shows up and introduces the sordid affair that Pierre is affected by. There is a rumor that Dolokhov, who survived Austerlitz, is having an affair with Helene, Pierre's wife. Helene, has always been presented as the type of woman who is a snare -- something of Delilah to the Biblical Sampson. She reveals that Pierre gave Dolokhov a place to stay upon his return and was betrayed. This has filled Pierre with a rage of biblical proportions.
Send us Fan MailIn Episode of Coffee N5, Lara Schmoisman chats with Ilya Seglin, Managing Director at Raymond James. Ilya dives deep into the world of finance, explaining what it takes for a brand to raise growth capital or achieve a successful strategic exit. They discuss the reality of "alphabet soup" fundraising (Series A, B, and beyond) and why having a "forever brand" is the ultimate goal for major acquirers.• Key Topics Covered:The difference between Strategic Acquirers and Private Equity (The "Marriage vs. Divorce" analogy).When is the right time to stop self-funding and look for outside investors?The importance of unit economics, repeat purchase behavior, and product differentiation.Why a Sephora or Ulta launch could either make or destroy your business.The "Halo Effect": How digital data informs retail success.3 Things a brand should NEVER do when trying to scale.• About Ilya Seglin: Ilya Seglin is a seasoned investment banker specializing in the consumer and beauty sectors. With years of experience at firms like Raymond James, he has been a key player in some of the most significant deals in the industry. He helps founders navigate the complexities of raising capital, finding the right strategic partners, and preparing their businesses for long-term sustainability and eventual sale. Stay Connected with The DARL: Instagram: thedarlagency Facebook: thedarlagency LinkedIn: about X: https://x.com/thedarlagency Website: https://thedarl.com/ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on marketing, branding, and career growth!#MarketingCareer #CoffeeN5Podcast #IlyaSeglin #BrandExit #InvestmentBanking #BeautyIndustry #StartupFunding #DigitalMarketingAgency #TheDARL #BusinessGrowthlinkedin.comTHE DARL | LinkedInTHE DARL | 17,178 followers on LinkedIn. We are breaking the rules. We are raising the bar. | We are a boutique agency that's breaking the rules and raising the bar. We are visionaries who love challenges. We are creative without limits.The Darl (@thedarlagency) on XAs a boutique marketing and production agency, we offer a dynamic approach to the new digital media era.X (formerly Twitter)The DarlIntegrated MarketingThe No-Agency Agency means lean, agile, and transparent marketing built for your brand's success.Support the show
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On today's podcast David, Jason, Natalie talk about Natalie being rushed to the ER and how Alex ended up in a hospital bed right next to her. Plus, David sticks Natalie in economy on the way back from Bali and it ends up being a nightmare trip. Also, Ilya stops by as his character "Rick Steele" to ask if he can go to Coachella and Jason and his wife exit early from a sex party. And a little bit later, we talk about getting famous these days, what "catching print' means, and David runs into his favorite stripper Honey, confronts her and asks her to come on the pod. Listen to Jason's podcast here! https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IVqjU3bV7NwpQQtTQ7nka?si=jmttVQNaSOuyyQlxgekk0A Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
All the money I should have received went to the animators…” – Ilya Kuvshinov Summary In this episode, renowned animation director Ilya Kuvshinov shares his journey from Russia to Japan, his signature art style, and insights into directing acclaimed projects like Cyberpunk Edgerunners and the McDonald's Wcdonald's campaign. Discover how his experiences shape his storytelling, character design, and creative process. Ilya also speaks on challenges he faced working on iconic series like Ghost in the Shell, and his perspectives on industry trends, collaboration, and future projects. Discussion NotesThe Impact of Cyberpunk EdgerunnersSignature Style and Character DesignOvercoming Language Barriers in JapanCultural Reflections in Art and StorytellingCinematic Inspirations from Japanese AnimationThe Evolution of Anime and Cultural ImpactCharacter Design and Storytelling in AnimationNavigating Self-Doubt in Creative CareersThe Evolution of Animation: 2D vs 3DWorking on Iconic Series: Ghost in the ShellThe Future of Anime: Globalization and CollaborationThe Passion Behind AnimationChallenges in Animation ProductionIlya Kuvshinov Socials Instagram -@kuvshinov_ilyaWebsite - www.IlyaKuvshinov.com If you enjoy the podcast, please don't forget to FOLLOW, RATE and REVIEW the show (it takes less than seconds) Please do also share with anyone you fill will enjoy the show. Also, to keep conversation going were super keen to hear your thoughts, questions and opinions on the show's discussion points, so please do drop us a voice note on our website www.suuuperanimepodcast.com or email at www.suuuperanimepodcast.com/contact Social media links Instagram SuuuperanimepodcastTikTok SuuuperanimepodcastTwitter @SuuuperanimeFacebook SuuuperAnimePodcast You Tube SuuuperAnimeDiscord https//discord.gg/suuuperlightsassembleSupport the show
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【一起来读书吧 Bookclub】 4月18日,我们想和大家一起线上共读日本作家柚木麻子的小说《黄油》。 我们希望借这次读书会,为社群创造一个空间,共同探讨:在东亚社会里,一个女人拒绝缩小自己,要付出怎样的代价?为什么女性的胃口会被视为激进与危险?我们会一起深挖:一个关于记者、命案与极致美食的故事,如何帮助我们重新审视女性气质、亲密关系,以及照料工作背后的权力结构。 买书链接:https://s.click.taobao.com/MbGhQdm 读书会链接:https://luma.com/niuc21km 【聊了什么The What】 在世界秩序摇摇欲坠的当下,感谢这个来自加拿大的小而美的剧组为我们端上了一份纯粹的爱。Shane 和 Ilya,这对职业赛场上的宿敌,在漫长的情感拉扯中,为我们贡献了流行文化中最珍贵的“渴望感”(Yearning)。 本期节目,我们姗姗来迟,资深竞体同人女小杨、一芳与巅学Phd Nancy激情复盘这部现象级剧集。我们聊了聊那些“没有一个浪费镜头”的拉扯,聊了聊从姓氏呼唤到本名之间那段神圣的距离,也聊了聊剧组的特殊融资模式、以及这种融资模式或许是当下好莱坞需要的。 In a moment when the world order feels like it's teetering on the edge, we're grateful to this small but beautiful Canadian production team for serving up something pure: love. Shane and Ilya — sworn rivals on the professional ice — give us, through their secret relationship and long emotional push-and-pull, one of the most precious things in pop culture right now: Yearning. In this episode, Xiao Yang, Yifang, and Nancy passionately break down this phenomenon of a series. We talk about those intimate scenes where "not a single shot is wasted," we talk about the sacred distance between being called by your last name versus your first, and we talk about the show's unique financing model — and why that model might just be what Hollywood needs right now. 【时间轴 The When】 00:00 - 译林版《黄油》读书会报名信息与背景介绍 01:31 - 《Heated Rivalry》扫盲:职业冰球、宿敌文学与Rachel Reid 原著 08:38 - 剧中情感纠葛的细腻处理 12:40 - 特别的融资模式和制作文化 21:08 - 如何通过性描写推动角色成长与剧情 56:34 - 我们需要阳光且直给的酷儿故事 01:31 - Heated Rivalry 101: professional ice hockey, rivals-to-lovers literature, and Rachel Reid's source novel 08:38 - The show's nuanced handling of yearning and entanglement 12:40 - The show's special financing model and production culture 21:08 - How love scenes drive character growth and plot 56:34 - Why we need sunny, straightforward queer joy stories 【买咖啡 Please Support Us】 如果喜欢这期节目并愿意想要给我们买杯咖啡: 海外用户:https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm 海内用户:https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm 商务合作邮箱:cyberpinkfm@gmail.com 商务合作微信:CyberPink2022 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Those Abroad: https://www.patreon.com/cyberpinkfm Those in China: https://afdian.com/a/cyberpinkfm Business Inquiries Email: cyberpinkfm@gmail.com Business Inquiries WeChat: CyberPink2022
In this special edition of The Long Haul, live from the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 2026, host Adam Wingfield sits down with Ilya, the founder of ICV Express, to discuss a masterclass in trucking resilience and unconventional strategy.Ilya shares his unique transition from the high-pressure world of the restaurant industry—where he managed kitchens at Chipotle and opened fast-casual brands in Manhattan—to becoming a successful owner-operator. He reveals how the razor-thin margins of the culinary world taught him to "squeeze" every bit of profit out of his trucking operation, from meticulous oil sampling to understanding his truck's specific torque curve. Follow The Long Haul Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
En este episodio de Road to CTO, nos sentamos con Ilya Zayats, CTO de Factorial, para desgranar cómo la inteligencia artificial está redefiniendo el rol del ingeniero y del líder tecnológico.Ilya nos explica su filosofía de "comprimir el stack" para reducir la distancia entre el problema del cliente y la solución técnica. Hablamos sobre su trayectoria desde sus inicios en startups en 2010 hasta liderar a más de 200 ingenieros , por qué decidieron volver a Ruby on Rails tras probar Elixir, y cómo herramientas como Lovable y v0 están permitiendo que incluso perfiles no técnicos shipeen código a producción.Support the show
Join us today on an Views Pod as David, Jason, Natalie, Ilya, Taylor and John get together to talk about their upcoming trip to Rio De Janiero where they're known for two things: making out and dancing. Also, John's anxiety over movie night, the three people you would have dinner with (dead or alive) and is David a hypochondriac or just bored. Plus, an update on David's DMT trip, the gangs recent trip to a snack convention. the power of Daniel Day Lewis, and why unhealthy snacks should stay unhealthy. Listen to Jason's latest pod here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2e46dbTKt4yU7p4sDStGFm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode, host Nicholette Leanza is joined by co-host and Public Relations Manager Samantha Miller, along with LifeStance therapists Harley Rubin and Khannah (Han) Wetmore, to unpack the emotional impact of the HBO Max series Heated Rivalry—and why it has struck such a chord with viewers. Together, the group explores the complex relationship between characters Shane and Ilya, examining how the series portrays queer love with nuance, vulnerability, and emotional depth. The conversation touches on themes such as internalized homophobia, toxic masculinity in sports culture, and the importance of authentic representation—including discussions around autistic identity and the power of seeing intimacy and connection depicted with honesty and care. The team also reflects on the passionate fan community that has formed around the show and why certain storylines feel so relatable and meaningful to audiences. From communication and emotional safety to identity and belonging, this episode highlights how storytelling can mirror real-life experiences and open the door to deeper conversations about mental health and relationships. Whether you're a longtime fan of Heated Rivalry or simply curious about the psychology behind stories that resonate deeply, tune in for a thoughtful discussion on the emotional themes, character dynamics, and moments that have made this series so compelling.
Loon Comrades! You know this couldn't be a book podcast if I only gave you an episode on the Heated Rivalry show. Today, I'm talking about Heated Rivalry: the book by Rachel Reid with my certified Local Gay Icon™ friend, Braun, who says both the show and the book changed his life, and his perspective on the possibilities of queer media. We squeal over Shane, Ilya, Scott, and Kip; pitch some fanfic ideas featuring a surprise guest we're both a fan of; and talk about how the book differs from the show (and which one we like better). Also, stick around to the end to listen to us convince you to run for local office! Connect with Braun: Instagram Fated States Oath (local political donation) Subscribe! Follow! Rate! Review! Tell your friends and family! Bookshop.org Storefront: buy a book mentioned in the episode through this link and I earn a small commission Buy me coffee WRION merch! My feminist, sapphic, bookish Etsy shop! Instagram/Threads: @wereaditonenight TikTok: @wereaditonenight Facebook: We Read It One Night Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com
In this episode, the mates, along with guest Ben Horowitz, explore Elon Musk's shift to lunar AI data centers, mass drivers, O'Neill cylinders, Dyson swarms, and Optimus robots pioneering space. Get notified once we go live during Abundance360: https://www.abundance360.com/livestream Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Ben Horowitz is a cofounder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), NY Times bestseller author, and creator of the a16z Cultural Leadership Fund. Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified – My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund:https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy _ Connect with Peter: X Instagram Connect with Ben X Instagram Linkedin Learn about a16z Connect with Dave: X LinkedIn Connect with Salim: X Join Salim's Workshop to build your ExO Connect with Alex Website LinkedIn X Email Substack Spotify Threads Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple YouTube – *Recorded on February 13th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send a textIn this bonus episode, two Cubs fans talk about the most watched sports related TV series in the world right now, Heated Rivalry.Support the showFollow us:Twitter @PodcastMistakenInstagram @MistakenIdentityMediaFacebook @MistkenIdentityMediaTik Tok @FrankWalkerIVPatreon (watch our episodes) Mistaken Identity PodcastWebsite PodPageEmail: MistakenIdentityMedia@gmail.com
Welcome to Happy Wife Happy Life! We're your hosts, Kendahl Landreth and Jordan Myrick: two very unqualified (but deeply in love) comedians who are here to help you navigate all things relationships. On this week's episode, we discuss Kendahl's "broken" ankle, nudity, and being part of a fandom. New episodes every Monday on YouTube OR you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Get premium wireless for $15/month on a 3, 6, or 12 month plan at http://MintMobile.com/WIFE Elevate your space & refresh your home @ http://Wayfair.com Listen on Spotify: https://tr.ee/L6caUcW97P Listen on Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-wife-happy-life/id1721222550 Follow us on Instagram: https://tr.ee/QUIqFa-P3z Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hwhlpodcast?lang=en JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/HappyWifeHappyLife Email us your love and dating questions and we might answer them on the podcast! hwhlpodquestions@gmail.com Executive Producer: Jordan Myrick and Kendahl Landreth Senior Producer: Blake Smith Art Design: Liv Averett Graphic Design: Justin Crowell Photos: Lee Jameson
Rachel Reid is the New York Times bestselling author behind Heated Rivalry, the novel whose television adaptation introduced her Game Changers book series to millions of new fans. Reid sits down with Jenna Bush Hager to talk about how the explosive success of Heated Rivalry has transformed her life, what it was like receiving a life-changing DM from filmmaker Jacob Tierney just days after her Parkinson's diagnosis, and the pressure of continuing to expand the Game Changers series with millions watching closely. Plus, Reid teases what to expect from the series' latest book, Unrivaled, and opens up about if she knows how Shane and Ilya's story ends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What's up Bros? What a finale. What a story arc. What story telling. Episode 5 we get one of the most beautiful episodes of tv ever made. We finally get answers about Scott and Kip in a beautiful moment on the ice. Ilya heads back to Russia to take care of his family affairs after the passing of his father. But Shane and Ilya's feelings are getting too strong to ignore. After Scott Fu*kin Hanson makes history by giving Kip a big fat smooch after winning the Stanley Cup, it gives Ilya the confidence to agree to join Shane in his cottage over the summer. But will their private getaway be interrupted...? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's up Bros? What an episode of television. Episode 2 provides us with far more context on Hollander and Rozanov. They both are fighting their own emotions but for different reasons. Shane struggles to find his own identity while Ilya struggles with the weight of his responsibilities and his growing feelings for Shane. But... They get overshadowed in episode two as we watch a beautiful connection between Scott and Kip. What was just a smoothie stop turned into a multiple meet cute and we're here for it. However, the hurdles of reality begin to set in for both Scott and Kip as they realize this love story may just be a pipe dream... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this listener-commissioned bonus episode, we break down the internet's favorite hockey romance through a gymnastics lens — rivalry, pressure, secrecy, slow burns, and why elite athletes are like this. It's an adult conversation with minor spoilers, wheeze giggles, and Oscar's for butt. Commissioned by Karla. This is her fault. Thank you, Alyssa for proving our point with her Ilya speech. UP NEXT Fantasy Gymnastics podcast every Wednesday College & Cocktails : Sunday Jan 25th, 12:00 PT after UCLA at Michigan State (FOX) 2026 Cocktail and Mocktail menu here Add exclusive Club Content like College & Cocktails to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources CHAPTERS 00:00 – Kentucky Gymnastics Recreates the Heated Rivalry Pump-Up Speech 00:00:17 – Welcome to GymCastic (Bonus Episode) 00:00:45 – You Don't Need to Know This Show (We'll Explain Everything) 00:01:04 – Adult Conversation Warning (Minor Spoilers) 00:01:38 – What Is Heated Rivalry? 00:03:05 – Hockey the Way Jade Carey's Floor Is Choreography 00:04:40 – Why Are We Doing a Podcast About This? 00:06:10 – The Books: Game Changers Series by Rachel Reid 00:07:05 – Why People Are Obsessed With This Show 00:10:00 – Secret Romance, Gay Panic, and Years of Tension 00:13:25 – The Stairs Scene, Chirping, and Competitive Flirting 00:17:05 – Gay and Bi Representation That Feels Real 00:20:20 – From Coco Gauff to SNL to Massive Fan Edits 00:25:40 – Casting Heated Rivalry for Gymnastics 00:29:30 – Greatest of All Time Criteria (Hot, Dominant, Iconic) 00:33:40 – If Not Russian, then who? 00:37:10 – Why a Lesbian Version Wouldn't Work (Sue Bird Was Right) 00:40:20 – Khorkina for Maximum Chaos Casting 00:43:30 – Why Sports Movies Are Never Realistic (And That's Fine) 00:46:40 – The Gym Mom vs Kip's Dad: Loyalty and Support 00:49:50 – Secret Relationships vs The Closet 00:53:10 – Panic, Fear, and Being Recognized 00:56:10 – Complications of Secret Hookups (Spring Break Story) 00:59:50 – Sub Dom Dynamics in Elite Sports 01:06:40 – Is This a Turning Point for Sports Fan Fic Smut?
Cathy and Todd discuss Why Heated Rivalry Matters, digging into why this hockey romance has become such a cultural lightning rod and emotional touchstone. They talk about Rachel Reid's novel and the TV adaptation, but mostly they focus on what's really happening alongside the sex scenes: two very different expressions of masculinity learning how to coexist without hierarchy, punishment, or performance. The conversation moves from the slow-burn relationship between Shane and Ilya to why so many women, queer viewers, and romance fans trust this story and feel oddly comforted by it. They explore how the show models emotional safety, real repair, and power that doesn't turn into harm, and why that feels rare right now. It's a mix of pop culture, psychology, and cultural reckoning about intimacy, vulnerability, and what people are longing for in relationships today. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile
On today's podcast, David, Natalie and Ilya sit down and record from the Philippines and take you behind the scenes of David's videos including a new idea that's got Ilya all fired up. And a little later: Ilya accuses David and Natalie of having sex and someone offers some key insight into why David doesn't have a girlfriend. And, we meet David's producer Ferris for some key insight on what it's like making the vlogs and what is next. Listen to Jason's pod here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gTFPQtfanFscw0bfjTfIW?si=QbX1EgU0QsORlc4r8F-Bcg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On today's Views Podcast David apologizes to Ilya for being in a bad mood, Adam W has trouble with his new watch, Natalie gets angry at Jason over Vision Board night and the gang accuses someone of cheating. And a little later, Jason hangs with a world-renowned psychic and gets some great advice. Watch Jason's pilot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvNqJKBNKIU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Views pod, David and Jason welcome Natalie, Ilya and John to talk about David and Ilya's weekend hitting Christmas parties, Jason amazing celebrity sighting, David's Best Friend Rankings, and how much money Xeela made in 2025. Also, long distance relationships, David and John try and get out of Jason's Vision Board party and a random dude tries to live stream in David's house. And a little later David offers his favorite superhero picks for life. Check out Jason's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/122w2SF5ZEVbD8vPov8Hu6?si=Qco87w21QSyR_tpYbb1x2Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices