Podcasts about Switzerland

A 2023 book collects accounts of shapeshifting strangers, reptilian visitors, and living doubles, arguing the aliens John Carpenter put on screen may have been walking among us all along.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheyLiveREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycktrfu5FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Have you ever felt like something was off about someone you met? What if the truth was more bizarre than you could imagine - that aliens walk secretly among us, perfectly disguised? (Mimic In The Mirror) *** The short story “Eight O'Clock In The Morning” by Ray Nelson – the inspiration for the movie “They Live!” *** Left-handedness: once a mark of the devil, now a unique trait celebrated across the globe. From the Salem Witch Trials to modern-day challenges with spiral notebooks, left-handers have been forced to navigate a world designed for righties, despite the historical stigmas, surprising advantages, and the evolving recognition of left-handers in combat, culture, and commerce. (Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil) *** In the shadow of Switzerland's majestic Eiger mountain, 29-year-old Aidan Roche vanished without a trace during a solo hiking trip. Despite an unlocked camper-van and one last eerie messages sent from the trail, his disappearance remained shrouded in mystery. Months later, a grim discovery brought more questions than answers. (The Disappearance of Aidan Roche) *** In the summer of 1948, a series of inexplicable fires ravaged the Willey farm near Macomb, Illinois, destroying the family's home and barns. Despite the efforts of local authorities and the U.S. Air Force, no logical explanation could be found for the hundreds of mysterious blazes that seemed to start spontaneously. At the center of this baffling case was 13-year-old Wanet McNeil, whose alleged confession to arson left many unconvinced. Was Wanet truly responsible? Could she have been starting the fires with her mind? (The Macomb Firestarter) *** In 1991, 63-year-old Vasile Gorgos left his home in Romania to visit a cattle market and never returned, leaving his family to believe he had met a tragic fate. But 30 years later, Vasile shocked everyone when he mysteriously reappeared, wearing the same clothes as the day he vanished and carrying an unused train ticket from 1991 in his pocket. With no memory of where he'd been for three decades, Vasile's strange case has left people wondering if his disappearance could be tied to supernatural phenomena like portals, alien abduction, or shifts in time and space itself. (The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = “Eight O'Clock In The Morning” (short fiction)00:12:38.092 = Show Open00:15:46.852 = Mimic In The Mirror: Are Aliens Among Us? ***00:26:13.246 = Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil00:32:35.305 = The Disappearance of Aidan Roche ***00:38:57.889 = The Macomb Firestarter00:48:20.167 = The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos ***00:55:50.605 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Eight O'Clock In The Morning” by Ray Nelson: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mu7tmynm“Mimic In The Mirror” source: Sean Casteel at Spectral Vision: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckjpyz8BOOK: “Mimics – The Others Among Us” by Sean Casteel and Tim R. Swartz: https://amzn.to/3Ws07IJBOOK: “Sky Crash Throughout Time (A Cosmic Conspiracy)” by Philip Kinsella and Brenda Butler: https://amzn.to/3WlE2v2“Left-Handers Are In League With The Devil” source: Baiily Benningfield at Ranker's Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8acbdh“The Disappearance of Aidan Roche” source: Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrxvj87r“The Macomb Firestarter” by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7dbzmh (used with permission)“The Mysterious Vanishing of Vasile Gorgos” source: Marcus Lowth at UFO Insight:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jxztu8nd(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: April 30, 2024In this episode of Weird Darkness, listeners move through alien impostors, the long history of left-handed stigma, a hiker who vanished in the Swiss Alps, a farm besieged by fires no one could explain, and a Romanian cattle trader who came home after thirty years.It opens with the mimics. Ray Nelson's 1963 story "Eight O'Clock in the Morning" — the basis for John Carpenter's 1988 film "They Live" — imagined reptilian aliens ruling Earth from behind human faces, and the 2023 book "Mimics: The Others Among Us" argues that scenario may not be fiction. The book collects accounts like that of Brenda Butler, co-author of a book on the Rendlesham Forest UFO incident, who in 1984 met a tall, blue-eyed man calling himself David Daniels and claiming to be from the Pleiades star cluster, then watched his skin turn scaly and reptilian before he shifted back to human. It recounts author Chris Holly's memory of a strikingly similar white-haired, blue-eyed family she later connected to the extraterrestrial "Tall Whites," alongside cases of living ghosts, doppelgangers, and a 1970s poltergeist blamed on a mimic wearing a teenage girl's face.From there the episode traces why left-handedness was treated as sinister for centuries. During the Salem Witch Trials, favoring the left hand could bring an accusation of witchcraft, and as late as the 1970s schools still forced left-handed children to write with their right. The Book of Matthew places the righteous on the right and the cursed on the left, the Zulu scalded children's left hands to stop their use, and communities along the Niger River tied left-handed cooking to witchcraft — while the ancient Celts prized left-handed warriors, Rome read left-side omens as favorable, and the Inca chief Lloque Yupanqui was admired for his left-handedness. The stigma softened by the late 1960s, when William Gruby opened Anything Left-Handed, Ltd. to sell scissors, kitchen tools, and watches built for lefties.Next comes the disappearance of Aidan Roche, a 29-year-old chemical engineer from Middlesbrough who vanished on June 22nd, 2023, while hiking the Eiger Trail in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland. His campervan sat unlocked and abandoned near the trailhead with everything inside intact, and his final messages placed him two hours from Grindelwald in clear weather on a well-traveled path. Swiss police, mountain rescue teams, dogs, and drones searched for five days, and his brothers Connor and Niall raised over £30,000 for helicopter surveillance and screen advertisements in twenty-four locations, yet found nothing until September 24th, 2023, when Aidan's body was discovered near the trail with the cause of death still unreleased.The episode then settles on the Willey farm outside Macomb, Illinois, where hundreds of fires broke out in the summer of 1948. They started on August 7th as small brown spots that appeared on the living room wallpaper, spread, smoldered, and burst into flame — more than 200 of them in one week, igniting curtains, an ironing board, and newspapers sealed inside a closed cupboard, often erupting on walls and ceilings while witnesses watched. The blazes consumed the farmhouse on August 14th and both barns soon after, drew over 1,000 spectators on August 22nd, and even brought in the U.S. Air Force, which floated directed radiation from the Russians as a possible cause. Officials declared the case solved on August 30th by pinning it on 13-year-old Wanet McNeil, who confessed to using kitchen matches after hours of questioning despite never being seen holding any; psychiatrist Dr. Sophie Schroeder found her mentally normal, researcher Vincent Gaddis called it poltergeist activity, and Fire Chief Fred Wilson retired still convinced something unexplainable had happened.The episode closes with Vasile Gorgos, a 63-year-old cattle trader from Bacău, Romania, who left for a market in 1991 and disappeared for three decades. His wife reported him missing, an extensive police search turned up no trace, and his family eventually held a ceremony and accepted that he was dead. On a Sunday afternoon in August 2021, a car pulled up outside his old house and drove off before anyone could read the plate, leaving behind a 93-year-old Vasile in the same clothes he had worn in 1991, carrying an unused train ticket from that year and an old identity card listing an address in another part of Romania. Doctor

This bonus episode expands on the themes discussed in Episode 5 by providing a practical example of how energy resilience strategies are implemented at the local level. The discussion focuses on Switzerland's requirements for large energy consumers, organisations that exceed defined thresholds for electricity or heat consumption and are therefore subject to specific obligations to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The guests explain the regulatory pathways available, including target agreements, energy audits, and cantonal agreements, highlighting how requirements can vary across Switzerland's 26 cantons. Ultimately, the case study reinforces a central theme of the series: global challenges require locally informed solutions, and energy resilience depends on balancing regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability goals. Guest quotes: Mariarosaria Gagliotti: “By meeting the definition of a large energy consumer, the company is obligated to take action, implementing reasonable measures to optimise energy consumption.” Sofiane Kessouar: “The LEED certification provides a framework for designing, constructing and operating highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings.” Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction to the Swiss energy resilience case study 00:01:11 – Defining large energy consumers in Switzerland 00:02:13 – Legal obligations for energy efficiency and emissions reduction 00:02:31 – Regulatory compliance pathways and available options 00:03:31 – Choosing the most appropriate compliance strategy 00:04:09 – Single-site versus multi-site considerations 00:04:54 – Understanding Switzerland's cantonal structure 00:05:22 – Local regulations and sustainable construction leadership 00:05:55 – Introduction to LEED certification 00:06:31 – Benefits of green building standards 00:07:06 – Key LEED certification categories 00:07:39 – Lower operating costs and environmental benefits 00:07:57 – Reflections on local expertise and real-world case studies 00:08:06 – Closing remarks and the value of global collaboration Sponsor Copy Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety, and sustainability services, working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit inogenalliance.com to learn more. --- Links https://Inogenalliance.com/resources https://Inogenalliance.com/podcast Produced by Madcontent.co.nz  

Somehow we're back from our second trip to Gstaad, Switzerland to watch a volleyball tournament and each time has been incredible. I'm always looking at my life for things that could make great content, and lo and behold, this trip taught me a few things I wanted to share with you. Let's chat. Welcome to […]

Sponsor Link:NordVPN - Secure your online presence with our exclusive offer for Space Nuts listeners. Check out www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts for details.In this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson dive into listener inquiries that span the cosmos. From the intriguing concept of black hole evaporation to the mysteries of Jupiter's atmosphere and the latest on the Artemis 2 mission, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and scientific discussions.In this episode:- The mechanics of black hole evaporation and how cosmic microwave background radiation affects their lifespan.- An exploration of Jupiter's thin atmosphere and how it compares to the dense atmospheres of moons like Titan and planets like Venus.- Insights into the Artemis 2 mission and the implications of visual observations of meteorite impacts on the moon's far side.- A look ahead at upcoming solar missions and the cutting-edge technology being deployed to study our sun.- The significance of cosmic rays and their impact on human perception in space.Resources & Links:- [Parker Solar Probe](https://www.nasa.gov/content/parker-solar-probe) - NASA's mission to study the sun's outer atmosphere.- [Artemis Program](https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/) - NASA's initiative to return humans to the moon.- [The Cosmic Microwave Background](https://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/uni_cmb.html) - Understanding the remnants of the Big Bang.- [Titan and Its Atmosphere](https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/titan/overview/) - NASA's insights into Saturn's largest moon.Join Andrew and Fred Watson as they unravel the complexities of space science and encourage curiosity about the universe. Don't forget to send in your questions for future episodes!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.(00:00) Andrew Dunkley takes audience questions on this week's Space Nuts(02:53) If black holes are colder than cmb, how much does this lengthen(09:12) Fred: Does Jordy have an unusually thin atmosphere for a rocky planet(10:48) Titan has a much higher atmospheric pressure than our own planet Jordy(17:16) Michael from Switzerland claims Artemis 2 astronauts saw meteorite flashes on moon(24:55) Houston has had a main B undervolt problem(25:07) Final question today comes from somebody who forgot to tell us their name(34:04) Andrew Dunkley: Thanks for your company. Bye. You're listening to the Space Nuts podcast

Zafra Lerman is a scientist, educator and humanitarian. She received a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel and conducted research on Isotope Effects at Cornell and Northwestern Universities in the U.S. and the ETH, Zurich, Switzerland. She developed an innovative approach of teaching science through art, music, drama, dance, and rap which was successful with underprivileged students around the globe. She worked on human rights cases in the former Soviet Union, Russia, China, Guatemala, Cuba, Peru, and South Africa and was successful in preventing executions, releasing prisoners from jail and bringing dissidents to freedom. She is the President of the Malta Conferences Foundation, which uses science diplomacy as a bridge to peace in the Middle East by bringing scientists from all countries in the Middle East together with Nobel Laureates. This five-day conference puts scientists under the same roof to develop collaborations and friendships that overcome the chasms of distrust and intolerance. She received over forty international awards, including the Presidential Award for Mentoring from President Clinton (1999), AAAS Award for Science Diplomacy (2015), American Physical Society Andrei Sakharov Prize for Human Rights (2016), Peace and Justice prize from the UN NOVUS summit (2016), Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Award from the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (2017), and she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a member of the US Congress and a member of the French Parliament (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025). Her book “Human Rights and Peace: A Personal Odyssey” was published in August 2024. On March 6, 2025 she received in New York the International Advocate for Peace Award from the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution. Previous awardees include Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Paul McCartney.Chapters:00:19 - Innovative Approaches to Teaching Science01:05 - The Journey into Education and Science20:49 - Innovative Teaching Methods in Chemistry36:46 - Human Rights and Science Education44:33 - Focusing on the Middle East: A New Directionhttps://zafralerman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zafralerman

Our latest guests story is about survival to healing. This week Dylan is joined by Adele Perrenoud, born in Thailand, spent a large part of her life in Switzerland and now living in Portugal. In 2021, after a severe COVID infection, Adele spent two months in the hospital and 35 days in a medically induced coma. This experience transformed her relationship with health, resilience, and natural healing. She shares, amongst other things, more about her story, how she helps others in their healing and how Portugal was the perfect place for her to heal and recover. FOLLOW OUR GUESTAdele's websiteAdele on InstagramABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:   "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.  We already know about Portugal's fantastic weather, food and people. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is. Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal so appealing. A country where everyone feels like they belong.    Don't forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!   SPONSOR:Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode. 

Why would nearly 80% of voters reject a tax that would affect fewer than 0.03% of the population? In today's episode of The Valley Current®, host Jack Russo examines Switzerland's decisive rejection of a proposed 50% inheritance tax on the ultra-wealthy and what that vote reveals about economics, politics, and human behavior. Moving beyond the headlines, Jack explores why concerns over capital flight, national competitiveness, and the practical limits of wealth taxation outweighed promises of new climate funding. He also unpacks Thomas Piketty's influential theories on wealth concentration, the historical rise and fall of wealth taxes across Europe, and the enduring challenge of taxing globally mobile capital. The real question isn't whether wealth should be taxed, it's whether any single country can tax it without losing it. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end.  Thank you to everyone who came to the United States, Canada and Mexico. We talk about the World Cup from a Kansas City point of view, as our hometown played host to three national teams and hosted six matches throughout the tournament. Special thanks to the teams and their fans from: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Colombia, Curaçao, Ecuador, England, Ghana, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Tunisia.

pWotD Episode 3365: FIFA Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 101,698 views on Sunday, 19 July 2026 our article of the day is FIFA.The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is an international self-regulatory governing body of association football, beach soccer, and futsal. It was founded on 21 May 1904 to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, its membership now comprises 211 national associations. These national associations must also be members of one of the six regional confederations: CAF (Africa), AFC (Asia), UEFA (Europe), CONCACAF (North and Central America and the Caribbean), OFC (Oceania), and CONMEBOL (South America). FIFA has several objectives in its organisational statutes, including growing the game internationally, ensuring it is accessible to everyone, and advocating for integrity and fair play. It is responsible for organising and promoting association football's major international tournaments, notably the World Cup which began in 1930, and the Women's World Cup which commenced in 1991. FIFA is a member of the International Football Association Board, which is responsible for the laws of the game, and FIFA applies and enforces the rules across its competitions. FIFA tournaments generate revenue from sponsorships; in 2022, FIFA had revenues of over US$5.8 billion, ending the 2019–2022 cycle with a net positive of $1.2 billion, and cash reserves of over $3.9 billion.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 04:00 UTC on Monday, 20 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see FIFA on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Joanna.

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A productive trip to Switzerland saw Norwich City up the ante on their Championship preparations with an impressive 3-0 win over St Gallen. Goals from Jacob Wright, Paris Maghoma and Ruairi McConville saw City impress against a team that is set to begin their competitive action in the Europa League next weekend. The weekend didn't come without challenge, with Philippe Clement confirming the news that left back Lucien Mahovo will be out for three months after picking up an ankle injury in their draw with Colchester. Join Connor Southwell, Paddy Davitt and Adam Harvey direct from St Gallen as they chew the fat over a good weekend on the continent.**For more details on our live Pink Un podcast event, and to purchase your tickets: https://store.newsquest.co.uk/pink-un-live2***Picture: Philipp Kresnik***You can also hear the Pink Un Podcast on Norwich's Community radio station, Future Radio 107.8FM.***To get in touch with the podcast now and in future, send any comments and questions into the crew with an email to norfolksport@archant.co.uk or get in touch with us @pinkun on Twitter, where our direct messages are open.And if you're interested in sponsoring the pod, or placing an advert in one of our shows, email connor.southwell@newsquest.co.ukALSO FIND US AT THE FOLLOWING:Subscribe: pinkun.com/podcastTwitter: twitter.com/pinkunFacebook: fb.me/thepinkunInstagram: instagram.com/the_pinkunFind more details on how you can sign up to Pink Un + here: https://www.pinkun.com/pinkunplus/#ncfc #norwichcity #podcast

The lads are back from a small break with a new episode of the It's All Music Podcast.Quirky was in France & went to Disneyland Paris...some craic! He chats about his experience there and how it compares to Careys recent holiday.Carey has a song one of our Patrons requested and a great back story and research to go with it.Plenry of laughs, chats and craic throughout.The boys ended up in Switzerland for Geography & Music as the Landcruiser is flying it again…she was out of action for the last episode.The lads have some full video episodes available on YouTube.If you like the videos, make sure to share, like & subscribe.https://youtu.be/sUkjpu1uVzw?si=FBp54wXYw5Rw3H5MMake sure to check out the It's All Music Patreon Page for “behind the scenes” footage & some bonus content…or if you'd just like to support the It's All Music Podcast.https://www.patreon.com/itsallmusicpodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorFrom Carey & Quirky @ IT'S ALL MUSIC - THANKS FOR LISTENING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am honored to connect with Dr. Sharon Stills today. She is a graduate of naturopathic medical school with extensive training in European biological medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement, and anti-aging therapies. In our conversation today, we explore terrain-based medicine and strategies to support women in perimenopause and beyond. We talk extensively about gut health, the estroblome, the microbiome, how European biological medicine views these as terrain, disruptive factors, and why they matter for women in midlife. We also examine the influence of the lymphatic system and how castor oil packs support it, bioidentical hormones as a lifelong tool rather than a temporary fix, and why menopause is a sacred second act in women's lives. Dr. Stills is thoughtful, insightful, and grounded, and I know you will enjoy this conversation with her as much as I did recording it. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How European biological medicine emphasizes the extracellular matrix (terrain) rather than focusing only on individual cells or mitochondria How declining hormones during menopause often expose longstanding yet previously hidden aspects of women's health Dr. Stills shares what she did to prepare herself for menopause in the preceding years  Dr. Stills encourages women to create meaningful challenges or experiences to mark their major life transitions How limiting beliefs about aging can influence how you experience midlife and beyond Factors that could influence the health of your terrain How supplements can play an important role, but work best alongside lifestyle habits, mindfulness, and supporting your body's natural healing processes Why Dr. Stills considers the lymphatic system an overlooked contributor to hormone balance, and some practical ways to support healthy lymphatic flow How simple daily habits often have a greater impact on your health than wellness gadgets The value of bioidentical hormones, and why hormone therapy should be individualized rather than one-size-fits-all Bio: Dr. Sharon Stills Dr. Sharon Stills, a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor and graduate of The Sonoran University (2001), has spent over two decades transforming women's health, with a special focus on guiding women through perimenopause and menopause. Creator of the pioneering RED Hot Sexy Meno(pause) Program and host of the annual Mastering Your Meno(pause) Transition summit, she combines her expertise in European Biological Medicine, pro-aging therapies, and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement to help women rediscover vitality with natural methods. A respected voice in her field, Dr. Stills has lectured internationally at the Paracelsus Academy in Switzerland, contributed to Women's Health Network, and served on the boards of the Bio-Regulatory Medicine Institute and UCLA's Archive of Healing. She recently opened the Lasting Wellness Center in Scottsdale, AZ—alongside her son, Dr. Ben Stills—offering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care for chronic illness and women's health. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Sharon Stills On her website

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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is joined by President of Villiger North America René Castañeda to light up the new 1888 San Andres. The guys discuss the new cigar, get into some of the challenges the company has faced since last year, PCA, the Parishioner Zoom Herfs, and some things Villiger smokers can look forward to coming up. They also discuss PulpitFest and Villiger's continued support of it. During the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report, the guys go all in on discussing the World Cup. Nick is just excited someone else wants to talk about it with him, while René discusses some of the internal conflict he faced during the Switzerland vs Columbia matchup.  Get your calls in for Ask the Pulpit at (863)874-0000. Or email your comments to Nick@CigarPulpit.com! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home

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Trade Minister Todd McClay addressed media with his Swiss counterpart Helene Budliger Artieda at the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT) Partnership ministerial meeting in Auckland to announce trade partnership talks. Limited details are available as the talks are in the early stages. "What we've agreed today is to start a formal trade investment dialogue," McClay told Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got the first of a two-part series on the systems that run the world: I'm talking today with Bart Butler, the CTO of Proton, the company that makes private and secure productivity software. There's a lot of big Decoder themes in this one. That includes how Proton has structured its ownership and architected its products to align its incentives with protecting users. At the same time, Proton faces new challenges and pressures, both at home in Switzerland and from the EU and US government that are putting its values to the test.  Links:  Proton now offers an entire bundle of office services | The Verge Proton Mail helped FBI unmask anonymous ‘Stop Cop City' protester | 404Media Proton says it will leave Switzerland if this controversial law Is passed | Vice Age verification is a mess but we're doing it anyway | The Verge Let's build a children's public internet | The Verge Let me see some ID: age verification is spreading across the internet | The Verge Why Chat Control 1.0 is the EU's most Orwellian law yet | Euronews Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this AMA episode, Ben Felix, Dan Bortolotti, and Ben Wilson tackle a wide range of practical investing questions submitted by listeners. They begin by discussing one of the most common investing mistakes—market timing—and explain why getting back into the market is often harder than getting out. From there, they explore the evidence behind lump sum investing versus dollar-cost averaging, why high valuations rarely justify sitting in cash, and how your discomfort with investing may reveal a mismatch between your portfolio and your true risk tolerance.   The conversation also pulls back the curtain on PWL Capital's investment committee, detailing how new investment products are evaluated, how due diligence is conducted, and why even seemingly simple index funds require ongoing scrutiny. They then examine whether any recent Canadian ETF innovations are genuinely useful, discuss retirement-focused T-Series asset allocation ETFs, debate whether gamified trading creates opportunities for active management, and respond to questions about inflation, currency debasement, and the real drivers of long-term stock returns. As always, the episode closes with a lighter listener question before reading a review from the audience. Key Points From This Episode: (0:04) Introduction and why AMA episodes continue to resonate with listeners. (0:55) A listener asks how to reinvest after selling half their portfolio over bubble concerns. (2:00) Why successful market timing requires being right twice. (3:04) Why all-time market highs are normal and poor signals for investment decisions. (4:00) What market valuations can—and cannot—tell us about future returns. (5:00) The evidence comparing lump sum investing with dollar-cost averaging. (6:34) Why even the worst historical entry points rarely favor dollar-cost averaging. (9:07) How investment anxiety often points to an overly aggressive asset allocation. (11:37) The psychology of buying after market crashes and why investors rarely do. (13:20) Why the best strategy is often whichever gets you invested and keeps you there. (16:14) A behind-the-scenes look at PWL Capital's investment committee. (17:23) How new securities are researched, reviewed, and approved. (19:10) How acquisitions have changed the firm's investment oversight process. (20:15) Annual due diligence on ETF providers and fund managers. (21:55) Why even plain-vanilla index funds require performance monitoring. (25:17) Are there any genuinely innovative new Canadian ETFs? (26:27) Why most ETF innovation is driven by investor demand rather than better investing. (28:19) Avantis ETFs and discount bond ETFs as notable recent developments. (33:52) Why ETF issuers tend to launch products after investment themes become popular. (33:52) Where investors should spend their planning time when wealth is still relatively small. (35:00) Why growing human capital often has a greater impact than optimizing investments. (37:59) Budgeting, saving, and account selection early in an investing journey. (39:14) BMO's new T-Series asset allocation ETFs and how they generate retirement income. (41:56) Understanding managed distributions and return of capital. (44:08) Why these retirement ETFs may suit DIY investors but not every retiree. (48:31) Whether gamified trading and meme stocks create opportunities for active managers. (50:08) What the evidence says about active management in small-cap growth stocks. (53:39) Why market competition limits persistent opportunities from retail speculation. (53:39) Do stocks only rise because governments debase currencies? (55:59) Inflation measurement, currency debasement, and common misconceptions. (58:10) Why productive businesses—not money printing alone—drive long-term stock returns. (59:53) Ben answers a listener's basketball shoe question. (1:02:02) A listener review from Switzerland and closing remarks. Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Dollar Cost Averaging vs Lump Sum Investing - https://pwlcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dollar-Cost-Averaging-vs-Lump-Sum-Investing.pdf Buy The Dip - https://pwlcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PWL-Felix-Warwick-Buy-The-Dip_A.pdf   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)  

I was at a conference in Switzerland. A reader came up to me and asked, "Vitaliy, I've been reading your articles for years. I'd like to write. How should I start?" The post Most People Don’t Want to Write. They Want to Have Written. – Ep 296 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor - Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson.

Christina Hello, everyone, I'm Christina Darnell, the managing editor of MinistryWatch. Welcome to the MinistryWatch podcast. In today's extra episode, I talk with Warren Smith about some news items that are slightly (even significantly) outside of our normal charity and philanthropy “beat.” So, Warren, what's up first? Warren The San Francisco Chronicle has yet another article about the so-called Great Wealth Transfer. According to the article, the “term [was] popularized by a 2024 report from market research firm Cerulli Associates. The broad idea is that, over the next two decades, as baby boomers journey to the great postwar subdivision in the sky, they will bequeath $124 trillion in assets — leaving $105 trillion to their children and $18 trillion to charities.” Christina You said this was “yet” another article. Do you think this story is overblown? Warren If you detect a bit of weariness in my tone, it is not because I don't believe in the Great Wealth Transfer. It is coming, but it is always coming. It is not an event. It's a process. A generation doesn't die in a day, or a year. It dies over the course of a generation, and as long as the population and the economy keep growing, EVERY generation's wealth will be greater than the previous generation. That's the simple logic of the situation, but journalists breathlessly try to turn the Great Wealth Transfer into news every few months. Christina That said, you are here promoting the story and the idea yourself. Warren Touche! The Chronicle article is interesting, and I recommend it. And to all our readers: make sure you take our Philanthropy Assessment. It will give you some simple, actionable steps to make sure that your wealth ends up where you want it to go. Christina Warren, you've said that one of the most persistent myths in Christian world is the myth that the ranks of the Catholic Church is swelling with ex-evangelicals. Warren It's not happening. Data guru Ryan Burge has pointed out that when there's movement, it's more often from Catholic to evangelical. Burge this week published a treasure trove of data from Detroit Catholics that further documents the decline of Catholicism in the U.S. Among his observations: “In 2011, the average weekend Mass attendance in the archdiocese was about 231,000 people. That dropped below 200,000 by 2015, it declined to 163,000 by 2019. The most recent data that these workbooks provide is from 2024, when Mass attendance was just under 140,000. According to their own reports, the Catholic Church in Detroit is recording an attendance decline of 4% per year.” Christina A lot of folks might say that Detroit is an anomaly. It's been a city in decline. Warren That's a myth, too. And if you are thinking, “Yeah, well, that's Detroit. The city is dying.” Burge says that's an old narrative. The population of Detroit rose during that same period. Christina A headline in The Jerusalem Post grabbed your attention this week. Warren It did. That headline is: “Why 800 million Evangelical Christians stand with Israel in an age of rising antisemitism.” It grabbed me because there are nowhere near 800 million evangelicals in the world. The most respected source for global Christian demographics is the Center for the Study of Global Christianity. It puts the number at around 400 million. Christina Well, maybe that headline was the product of an over-zealous headline writer. Warren I thought that too. Then I read the first line of the editorial, by Greg Denham, pastor of Rise Church in San Marcos, California and the founder of the Pastors Alliance for Israel. The headline merely echoed the first sentence in his essay: “At a time of rising anti-Israel sentiment, anti-Zionism, and antisemitism, it is worth asking why nearly 800 million Evangelical Christians continue to stand firmly with the nation of Israel.” It is a good question. It would be a better question if he got his facts right. That might cause readers to care more about his answer. Christina While we're on the subject, a new survey indicates Americans are souring on Israel. Warren The most recent of Pew Research survey, unveiled on Thursday, July 9, found that most U.S. adults – 62 percent — now view the Israeli government unfavorably, a nearly 20-point shift from 2022, when only 43 percent said the same. By the way, I'm a big supporter of Israel. I've visited there twice. But if you don't think recent events in the Middle East aren't having a major impact on the world's opinion of Israel, you're not paying attention. Christina Warren, I know you're a history buff, and you noted in your “Signs and Wonders” column this week that last week was John Calvin's birthday. He was born on July 9, 1509. Warren He wrote the first draft of his book Institutes of the Christian Religion when he was 26 years old. Many people marvel that he wrote a book that helped change the course of history at such a young age. But he revised it regularly over the years, and the version we read today is a version he published at age 50. This work was significant in shaping Protestant theology and was initially published in Latin while he was in exile in Basel, Switzerland. Christina Warren, let's close today with a recent column by Aaron Renn about the Boy Scouts of America. Warren The Boy Scouts of America, one of the great institutions of civil society in the history of this country, is now a shell of its former self, and its prospects are not bright. For an up-to-date assessment of what is happening with what is now called Scouting America, I recommend Aaron Renn's recent column, which you can find here. A preview: “The Scouts have responded by doing basically what mainline Protestantism and any number of other institutions did. It evacuated its traditional religious core, adopted standard issue liberal positions du jour, and started allowing girls to join (in the way the mainlines allowed female clergy). This isn't likely to work out any better for them than it did for the mainline churches.” Christina Any closing thoughts before we go? Warren If you have not discovered our YouTube channel, check it out here. We now have 200 videos there, and they have attracted tens of thousands of views. Subscribe, like, and share to spread the word about our work. Christina The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm Christina Darnell, along with Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

The World Cup has reached its final weekend, with Spain and Argentina emerging from the semi-finals to set up a meeting in New Jersey.Gavin and Justin review the quarter-finals, including Mikel Merino's latest decisive contribution for Spain, Martin Ødegaard's standout performance as Norway pushed England into extra time, and the controversial VAR intervention that changed Argentina's win over Switzerland.Attention then turns to the semi-finals as Spain overpower France, William Saliba suffers a worrying back injury and England surrender their lead against Argentina following a series of increasingly defensive decisions from Thomas Tuchel.The episode also examines whether international managers should be required to represent their own countries, why England continues to produce so few elite coaches, the battle for the Golden Boot and whether the third-place play-off still deserves a place at the World Cup.Chapters:(00:00) - Arteta's Non-Negotiables & Intro(00:24) - France Beat Morocco & World Cup Quarter-Finals Begin(02:50) - Spain vs Belgium & Mikel Merino's Late Winner(06:10) - England Edge Norway & Ødegaard Shines(08:51) - Argentina vs Switzerland & Embolo's Controversial Red Card(13:06) - Spain Outclass France & Saliba's Injury Blow(18:06) - Argentina Knock Out England & Tuchel Under Fire(23:04) - Should International Managers Coach Their Own Countries?(33:01) - Golden Boot Race & The Third-Place Play-Off Debate(37:19) - Outro

For many medical device startups, obtaining FDA clearance seems like a clear, linear process.Identify a predicate device.Prepare your documentation.Submit your application.Wait for clearance.In reality, the journey is rarely that simple.In this episode of the Medical Device Made Easy Podcast, Joanna Nathan, CEO of Prana Surgical, shares her firsthand experience navigating the FDA clearance process and discusses the challenges that many startups only discover after they begin.Topics CoveredThe Reality Behind FDA ClearanceWhen do founders realize the process is more complex than expected?What would they do differently if they could start again?Predicate Devices and Substantial EquivalenceChoosing the right predicate device is one of the most important strategic decisions in a 510(k) submission.We discuss:Predicate device selectionIntended use considerationsTechnological characteristicsCommon misconceptions about substantial equivalenceBuilding a Product with the FDA in MindThe conversation explores how early regulatory decisions influence:Product developmentTesting strategyDocumentationRisk managementManufacturing planningWorking with the FDAHow valuable are Pre-Submission (Q-Sub) meetings?What questions should manufacturers ask?What mistakes should they avoid before engaging with the FDA?Lessons Every Startup Should KnowJoanna shares practical advice on:Unexpected FDA questionsCommon causes of delaysSoftware validationBiocompatibilityUsability studiesDocumentation preparationThe biggest misconceptions surrounding FDA clearanceKey TakeawayFDA clearance is much more than completing regulatory paperwork.Successful companies integrate regulatory thinking into product development from the very beginning.Making the right strategic decisions early can save significant time, reduce costs, and improve the likelihood of a successful FDA submission.Whether you're launching your first medical device or preparing your next regulatory submission, this episode provides practical insights to help you navigate the FDA clearance journey with greater confidence.Who is Monir El Azzouzi? Monir El Azzouzi is the founder and CEO of Easy Medical Device a Consulting firm that is supporting Medical Device manufacturers for any Quality and Regulatory affairs activities all over the world. Monir can help you to create your Quality Management System, Technical Documentation or he can also take care of your Clinical Evaluation, Clinical Investigation through his team or partners. Easy Medical Device can also become your Authorized Representative and Independent Importer Service provider for EU, UK and Switzerland. Monir has around 16 years of experience within the Medical Device industry working for small businesses and also big corporate companies. He has now supported around 100 clients to remain compliant on the market. His passion to the Medical Device filed pushed him to create educative contents like, blog, podcast, YouTube videos, LinkedIn Lives where he invites guests who are sharing educative information to his audience. Visit easymedicaldevice.com to know more.  If you need help implementing QMSR or preparing your teams for FDA inspections, contact: info@easymedicaldevice.com If you are located outside the EU/UK/Switzerland and need an Authorized Representative (and possibly an Importer), we can support you as well.LinkJoanna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannacnathanPrana System: https://www.pranasurgical.com/prana-systemPrana Surgical's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pranasurgicalSocial Media to followMonir El Azzouzi Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/melazzouziTwitter: https://twitter.com/elazzouzimPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/easymedicaldeviceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/easymedicaldeviceThis podcast is hosted by Podcastics, the easiest platform to create and publish your podcast.

Bloomberg's David Gura sat down with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on "The Asia Trade" to discuss the section 301 investigation on Brazil, the trade surplus with Switzerland, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the FIFA World Cup entering its final week, we explore how NGOs operating in participating nations can leverage the tournament's spotlight to advance their work. While tournament hype is notoriously fleeting, we break down how NGOs can translate a short-term spike in curiosity into sustained long-term impact. We also discuss our key takeaways from the United Nations' Global Dialogue for AI Governance and the International Telecommunication Union's AI for Good Summit, both of which we covered on the ground in Geneva, Switzerland. From the absence of major AI labs to how lower- and middle-income countries are demanding an equal voice in global tech regulation, we explore why the development sector must stop leaving AI's future to technologists alone. To dig into these stories and others, David Ainsworth sits down with Catherine Cheney and Thomas Cserep for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. In the sponsored segment of the podcast, hosted in partnership with The Pfizer Foundation, Devex Executive Vice President and Executive Editor Kate Warren speaks with Freddy Nkosi, Senior Director of Global Programs for West and Central Africa & DRC Country Director at VillageReach. They explore how locally-led supply chains and data-informed approaches are helping countries, such as the DRC and Cameroon, address last-mile challenges, supporting efforts to ensure vaccines reach remote and underserved communities when and where they are needed.

The Messi Effect | Episode 42 | Thursday, July 16, 2026World Cup Final preview: Argentina vs Spain at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (3 PM ET). Spain: dominant knockout run, beat Portugal/Belgium/France consecutively. Midfield trio Ruiz/Rodri/Pedri controlling games. Argentina: resilient champs, came from behind vs Egypt, extra time vs Switzerland, late comeback vs England. Messi at 39 in likely last World Cup game. Tactical breakdown: Spain possession vs Argentina counterattack. Key matchups: Spain's fullbacks vs Argentina's wide threats, Unai Simon vs Emiliano Martinez in goal.Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.AI was used for news gathering and production assistance.#WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #Argentina #Spain #WorldCupFinal #Messi #Merino #Oyarzabal #Porro #EnzoFernandez #LautaroMartinez #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia

Business and finance news from the Asia-Pacific.West Texas Intermediate traded above $80 a barrel after adding more than 11% in the previous three sessions, as the US continued its attacks on Iran in a bid to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Gasoil prices, however, were a touch weaker in the previous session.Equity-index futures pointed to declines in Japan and South Korea, while those for Hong Kong and Australia indicated gains. Earlier, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell 0.3%, while a US semiconductor gauge pared some of its losses to finish down more than 2%. For a look at the markets we spoke to Ross Mayfield, Investment Strategist at Baird.For a look at trade across the world, we bring you a special interview, Bloomberg's David Gura sat down with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss the section 301 investigation on Brazil, the trade surplus with Switzerland, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to World Cup Daily #41! Today, Shaq and James Toland break down a masterclass of containment in Dallas, tracking how Didier Deschamps' rigid selections backfired while turning their focus toward tonight's blockbuster semifinal between England and Argentina!We break down the tactical setups and historical rivalries unfiltered:⏱️ MID-SHOW HYDRATION BREAK

A new trade deal is signed with Switzerland: it's welcomed by farmers, but will it go any way to combat a significant downturn in food and drink exports, while imports are on the rise?The Farming In Protected Landscapes scheme is part of the new system of farm payments being developed in England to replace the old EU subsidies. We hear how hill farmers are using it to help keep their business afloat.How a crackdown on deer can help keep the banks of Loch Lomond bonnie.Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

That's right! Part 1! And you'd better enjoy this one, because it's the most fun we're gonna have on this topic! Imagine, you're a young woman, charming, witty, a political genius with an unbridled passion for life and your fellow human beings. You make it to Switzerland, one of the only places women can study and meet the love/biggest political influence /worst pain in the arse of your life. He's rich and good looking. Coalescing here are countless political refugees from multiple different countries, struggling to throw off the yolk of autocratic oppression, and you can switch between multiple different languages to engage with them. Something unstoppable seems to be swelling throughout Europe, an irrefutable appetite for massive change. And you have the intellectual acumen, unstoppable energy and resounding humanity that this cause will need to propel it into the twentieth century. God…can't we just stay here?++++++  

Dining out in Switzerland is one of the real highlights of any Swiss adventure, but for first-time travellers, it can also bring a few surprises - especially when it comes to Swiss dining etiquette. In this episode, I'm joined by local foodie Kristin Reinhard, to answer the most common questions about eating at Switzerland restaurants and to learn more about Swiss traditional foods like Fondue and Raclette.Kristin shares practical tips about meal times, dinner reservations in Switzerland, ordering tap water, and the frequently asked question: “Is tipping expected in Switzerland?”There are also suggestions for what to eat in Switzerland on a budget, how to enjoy the popular tradition of a Swiss brunch, and Kristin tells us about her new Swiss Food Map which features over 200 authentic, local-approved eateries you won't find on most tourist lists.Tune in for essential tips to help you dine out in Switzerland with confidence.Happy travels,Carolyn

Jesús Tobías was born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 1989. Since his student days, he has invented various products, most notably the “non-jamming socket wrench,” for which he won the National Youth Award for Science and Technology in 1990. He presented his invention at the World Inventors Exhibition in New York in 1991 and later exported it to several countries. He has founded several companies in both Mexico and the United States. He has also had the opportunity to work and give lectures in countries such as Colombia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, and Germany, among others. Since 1988, he has delivered countless lectures in various countries to governments, companies, and international organizations such as General Motors, General Electric, Rotary International, and the Red Cross. In January 2015, he became the co-founder and president of the first Society for Transcendence in the world. He is the author of several books and, more recently, has been presenting his international lecture The 7 Codes of Happiness in numerous venues. He intends to take this lecture around the world to help foster a kinder and happier humanity. Many people have described this lecture as the most important they have ever attended. Jesús Tobías maintains that “our lives are so short that we should do only what we love.” https://www.jesustobias.com/english   (Spanish Version) 

Jesús Tobías was born in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 1989. Since his student days, he has invented various products, most notably the “non-jamming socket wrench,” for which he won the National Youth Award for Science and Technology in 1990. He presented his invention at the World Inventors Exhibition in New York in 1991 and later exported it to several countries. He has founded several companies in both Mexico and the United States. He has also had the opportunity to work and give lectures in countries such as Colombia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Switzerland, and Germany, among others. Since 1988, he has delivered countless lectures in various countries to governments, companies, and international organizations such as General Motors, General Electric, Rotary International, and the Red Cross. In January 2015, he became the co-founder and president of the first Society for Transcendence in the world. He is the author of several books and, more recently, has been presenting his international lecture The 7 Codes of Happiness in numerous venues. He intends to take this lecture around the world to help foster a kinder and happier humanity. Many people have described this lecture as the most important they have ever attended. Jesús Tobías maintains that “our lives are so short that we should do only what we love.” https://www.jesustobias.com/english   (English Version) 

Former USMNT forward Herculez Gomez joins Mike Ryan to recap an epic weekend of quarterfinal action that included England's comeback win over Norway and yet another controversial win for Argentina over Switzerland. Plus, Spain and France both advanced convincingly to set up a dream semifinal between arguably the two best teams in Europe. The pair tell us who they believe comes out on top in that clash of giants, and how England can exorcise their international demons against Argentina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) Argentina beats Switzerland, England beats Norway, Spain beats Belgium (27:34) Victor Wembanyama signs extension (40:59) Jude Bellingham responds to criticism from Tuchel (48:34) Argentina's late-match heroics, Does Spain stand a chance against France? (01:05:20) Will more stars take a paycut in the NBA? (01:15:09) Is this the greatest World Cup Semi-Finals ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason discusses the bizarre story to come out of NBA Summer League involving a fist fight between former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, the early returns on the Big Four of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson, how his AI model has helped him make big money betting on all the World Cup action, why he’s picking Spain to upset France in the semi-finals, the controversial red card the favored Argentina in their win over Switzerland, and much more! #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of his guest appearance at the Stadio live show next week, Nish Kumar joins Musa and Ryan (04:01) to chat about England's 2-1 win over Norway, which included some more Jude Bellingham brilliance (12:45). They also chat about Argentina getting past Switzerland (47:17), Spain's win over Belgium (63:25), look ahead to the semi-finals and also a bit of World Cup chat in general!Come see Nish, Musa and Ryan and the Southbank Centre in London on 23rd July, tickets are available here.Also, you can get tickets to see Nish on his upcoming UK and Ireland tour here.For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FOX Sports' Soccer Analyst Morris Edu and Rich break down the World Cup's much-anticipated France vs Spain and England vs Argentina semifinals, the controversies that helped end Norway's and Switzerland's Cinderella runs, and his biggest takeaways from the USMNT's inspiring but ultimately disappointing WC run. Rich recaps his memorable/very forgettable weekend competing at the 2026 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament The guys weigh in on the red-hot Boston Red Sox and the ongoing New York Mets' misery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(0:00) The second hour kicks off with the callers sharing their thoughts on topics discussed in the show in The Lightning Round.(11:49) The guys open the second hour by reacting to Switzerland's Breel Embolo's red card after their World Cup elimination by Argentina.(30:12) The guys critique the goalkeeping performances throughout the World Cup and discuss FIFA's SkyCam wire controversy during England vs. Norway.(35:01) Callers continue the World Cup conversation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We all woke up to stunning news Sunday with the sudden passing of long time South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham.  President Trump said he had just spoken with the Senator, who had just returned from Ukraine, and that Graham sounded tired.  Washington reacted to a man that even many democrats respected and liked.    Meanwhile, Trump issues a harrowing threat to Iran of what will transpire if Trump is assassinated.  And he's not kidding.    Argentina needed some drama in the 112th minute of its match Saturday night against Switzerland to advance to the World Cup Final Four.    The Royals select a right handed hitting outfielder from Louisville with the #6 pick overall in the MLB draft.  He's the third #6 overall in Royals history... the other two worked out really well.   And Stan Weber joins us after going to Big 12 Media Days last week and our focus is the upcoming season for the Kansas Jayhawks.  This is a make or break year for 6th year coach Lance Leipold.

Conor McGregor's UFC return lasted just over a minute before a devastating knee injury ended his comeback against Max Holloway — and now the conspiracy theories are flying. Did McGregor know he was hurt before he ever stepped in the cage? The crew breaks down what it means for his career, the UFC's future plans, and how the betting markets reacted to one of the wildest outcomes in recent memory. Plus, Argentina's win over Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals is still generating controversy after a contentious VAR review led to a second yellow card and an early red for Breel Embolo. And finally, the crew dives into a brewing sportsbook scandal involving MLB star Bryce Harper, who unknowingly became part of a VIP program controversy after a bettor with a documented gambling addiction lost nearly $2 million — raising serious questions about how sportsbooks treat their highest-value, most vulnerable customers.

Rog and Rory Smith are back to breakdown the final day of quarterfinals action, including a dramatic clash between England and Norway that saw the three lions advance behind another incredible Jude Bellingham performance. Rog and Rory discuss what makes Jude so devastatingly good in big moments, the camera-wire controversy, and what made Norway such a special story this tournament. Then, Argentina sneak by again, this time past a resolute Switzerland side. Is it a positive or a negative that the Argentines keep winning late? Plus, a look ahead to both semi-finals matchups. Join us in Dallas on July 14 for Match Day Live with special guests Emmitt Smith and Daryl Johnston before the Spain-France semifinal match: https://mibcourage.co/451v21e The Match Day Live tour continues. We'll be back in Atlanta on July 15 with Ludacris at Founders Green in South Downtown: https://mibcourage.co/44nrpTe Daily match previews and recaps, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to the Men in Blazers Newsletter now: https://mibcourage.co/4wEoba0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we chat about the Arsenal lads at the World Cup, as England beat Norway after extra-time to set up a semi-final against Argentina. We discuss a sick Declan Rice, an ineffective Noni Madueke, as well as Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka off the bench, not to mention Martin Odegaard. There's focus on the game, the 'cable-gate' incident, Norway's disallowed goal and the impact of Jude Bellingham, and also the other game last night which saw Argentina beat Switzerland, with more focus/conspiracy on refereeing decisions in their games. After the break we answer listener questions about Odegaard's future, whether we're moving quickly enough in the transfer market for Mikel Artetas liking, Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman and lots more

ENGLAND ARE THROUGH TO THE LAST FOUR! For just the fourth time in England's history, we have a men's World Cup semi-final to rub our thighs about. Luke and Vish join Pete – who's come painted as a roundabout for the occasion – to unpack another rollercoaster night and another Jude Bellingham masterclass. Is he already England's greatest ever tournament player?We also discuss Thomas Tuchel's post-match interview, revoke Alexander Sørloth's Norwegian citizenship, and try to get our heads around Breel Embolo's monumental headloss as Switzerland fall to Argentina. Which neatly leads Pete onto some rather direct questions about the Falklands. Join us the morning after the night before!Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FC Crew react to England's quarterfinal win over Norway in the 2026 World Cup, breaking down the post-match quotes from Thomas Tuchel who says his team were "lucky" to win, and Jude Bellingham's response to those comments as he disagreed with his coach. Then, a look at Argentina's extra time win over Switzerland, which had a controversial red card for Swiss forward Breel Embolo. Also, a preview of England vs Argentina and France vs Spain in the World Cup semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew react to Argentina's extra time win vs Switzerland after a dramatic red card for Breel Embolo. Also, a breakdown on England's win over Norway, but Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham had some interesting comments after they achieved their spot in the semifinals. Also, a quick look at Spain vs France as we look towards the semifinal matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of Caught Offside, Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney are looking back on Friday and Saturday's World Cup quarterfinals including England's narrow win over Norway, Argentina getting past Switzerland and Spain eeking one out over Belgium. We'll discuss Jude Bellingham's incredible performance. Thomas Tuchel's critical post match comments and the camera cable that may have saved England's World Cup.We'll also dive into yet another Argentinian nailbiter as Julian Alvarez delivers a stunning winner but would it have been possible without Breel Embolo's regrettable dive?And finally, Spain go through thanks to yet another Mikel Merino late show. We'll talk about the Spaniards amazing knack for the big goal, we'll analyze Rudi Garcia's decision to sub out Thibaut Courtois and we'll examine the success/failure of this era for Belgium. For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! In our most recent episode, we've got a massive USMNT mailbag answering your questions and comments about the team's frustrating exit from World Cup 2026.For all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - The World Cup is almost over! So what are you waiting for?? Get a shirt and help rep Caught Offside wherever it is you're watching the action!!!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The semifinals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ are set and will see France meet Spain and England play Argentina. We start today's show talking about England's comeback win vs Norway and just how impressive Jude Bellingham has been this tournament. We then turn our attention to Argentina's win in extra time vs Switzerland that came with a healthy dose of controversy. Did Breel Embolo deserve to be sent off? Alexi says yes. We then pivot towards the semis and Alexi gives his power rankings for the last four teams and his current Golden Ball prediction. We finish with previews of France-Spain and England-Argentina and Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:46: England defeat Norway 2-1 19:21: Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time 25:35: Alexi's Power Rankings & Golden Ball predictions 28:30: Previewing France vs Spain 33:47: Previewing England vs Argentina 38:36: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the final two games of the quarter finals. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we look forward to the final games of the quarter finals: Norway vs England, and Switzerland vs Argentina. Who will make it to the final four? Plus, we reflect on Spain beating Belgium 2-1 in dramatic fashion. Betty takes on Rory Smith in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and finally, Erling Haaland falls in love with America, and America falls in love with Erling Haaland.Tune into Night Cup tonight for the recap on all the day's action: https://mibcourage.co/4vn7kHw Find the best soccer pubs around the country with our Bar Finder, built on recommendations from our listeners: https://mibcourage.co/4gxDcWi See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Rory Smith are LIVE from the New Balance Football House to react to Spain's victory over Belgium, including Spain's ability to win without playing their best, the heartbreak of Thibaut Coutois' injury, and the next level that Lamine Yamal can go to. Plus, a look ahead to an action packed day tomorrow which includes Messi's Argentina taking on Switzerland, and the showdown between Erling Haaland's Norway and Harry Kane's England. Check out our Cup Tees in the MiB Shop to commemorate this summer: https://mibcourage.co/4fboQsvJoin us for our next stop on the Match Day Live tour. We'll be in Dallas on July 14 with special guests Emmitt Smith and Daryl Johnston before the first semifinal match: https://mibcourage.co/4ygW1TWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.