Podcast appearances and mentions of James Ross

There's belief that injecting taxpayer dollars into venture capital comes with high risks. The Government's putting $100 million into the Elevate fund - which supports small business start-ups. It's diverting $61 million from its yearly Super Fund contribution, topped up with $39 million from the Budget. The Taxpayers Union's James Ross says commercially viable businesses wouldn't need propping up by the Government. "The fact that the Government is having to do that just proves how high-risk these investments are - and it proves the risks that the taxpayers are being exposed to." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can I have a happy life?Series: The Sermon on the Mount Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 11th May 2025Passage: Psalm 1:1-6

Hello Friends and Fans! Anusia Battersby here, voice of Gwendolyn Bouchard in the Magnus Protocol. We hope you enjoyed the conclusion of Act 1! As with season one, we've pre-planned breaks in the release schedule to ensure that our production team has plenty of time to work on the show without experiencing too much crunch. For season 2, these breaks between Acts may be a little longer and more irregular as we balance staff workloads and prep for our full stage performance of Magnus Live: The Hilltop.We have plenty of things in store though. Starting next week, The Season 1 Protocol fancasts will be released to the public over on our YouTube. These were streamed live for our Kickstarter backers and Patreon supporters before the premiere of season 2, and feature myself and other cast members commenting on fan-selected episodes from the first season. So be sure to check us out at youtube.com/c/rustyquill.On top of all the exciting production work at Rusty Quill, we also have several live events coming up if you live in the UK. Join us on Sunday 25th May to celebrate our 10th Anniversary! Alexander J Newall, Martyn Pratt, Helen Gould and James Ross are going to be at MCM Comic Con to look back over the last decade of podcasting from Rusty Quill Gaming to The Magnus Protocol in a panel at 3:15pm on the Live Stage and meet in the Meet & Greet Zone from 12:30pm! You can purchase tickets for MCM now from the MCM Comic Con London website. Or using the link in the show notes.We are also going to be at Norwich Games Fest on May 31st! Members of the cast and crew of our upcoming Neon Inkwell show, Rez High will be speaking at the panel: Changing the Game through Audio Fiction at 3:15pm in the Auditorium. Rez High grapples with timely questions about video games, from accessibility to representation, while sending its cast of irresistible characters on an adventure across both virtual realities and epic, post-apocalyptic landscapes. Join creator Brendon Connelly, director Lucy Wray, editor Katharine Seaton, and performer and disability advocate Lozza Gilbert on Saturday May 31st at the Forum in Norwich and get an exclusive first listen to the trailer. Finally, for those not in the UK, on Saturday, 28th June we will be doing a 10 year anniversary charity livestream over on our Twitch Channel, twitch.tv/rusty_quill. More information on that to come, but we hope you are as excited as us for everything coming this year. We will be back with Act 2 of the Magnus Protocol later this summer. Thanks for listening!Rusty Quill Youtube MCM London Appearance Norwich Games Fest Appearance Rusty Quill Twitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government is being criticised for their use of urgency to pass legislation. A law to lift the threshold for gender-discrimination pay equity claims and extinguish claims under way is likely to pass today, after only being announced yesterday. The Government's said it could save the taxpayer billions of dollars. Taxpayers Union Policy and Public Affairs Manager James Ross told Kerre Woodham that urgency has a place, but it should be an emergency button as opposed to something in the government's standard toolbox. He believes the reason urgency is being used in this case is because they don't want this in the media for too long, as it's a difficult conversation to be having. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 120th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to welcome Mike James Ross. Mike has been a CHRO, author, consultant, investor, lawyer, manager of a peace negotiations project, and a whole host of other things. He is currently advising individuals, teams, and organisations with a focus on meaningful work. The book he co-authored, Intention, is a practical guide to unsticking yourself and infusing purpose, engagement, and fulfilment into your life.In this insightful conversation, Mike shares his explorations and research into finding meaning in work, the importance of connection with others, and the societal implications of disengagement in the workforce. He also emphasises the role of love and intention in living a fulfilling life.This conversation is a wonderful invitation to contemplate the idea of a good life and what is meaningful from the perspective of the collective, beyond simply our own individual perspectives.For more of Mike's work, check out the following:Mike's website and book: https://www.mikejamesross.com/Mike's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejamesross/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week Silent Conversation group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- Exploring one-on-one coaching: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/one-on-one-coaching- The Silent Conversations: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-silent-conversations00:00 Individual or collectively discerning a good life05:30 Camaraderie at work10:50 Is gratitude seated in guilt?16:14 An abundance within attention23:00 Meaning at work28:40 The cost of not doing meaningful work32:22 Why does the status quo persist?37:20 The significance of the other in meaning44:20 Personally finding meaning at work48:10 Finding meaning and busyness55:30 Reasons for optimism  1:01:00 Summary and what is a good life for Mike?

The Good News of God's Effective CallSeries: The Good News of Redemption Preacher: James RossSunday EveningDate: 27th April 2025Passage: John 6:25-51

Easter Sunday SermonSeries: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 20th April 2025Passage: John 20:1-18

The Seismic Event of Easter - Easter Evening SermonSeries: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday EveningDate: 20th April 2025Passage: John 20:19-31

In this episode of We Talk Health Podcast, Brandi Pruitt and Byron Elam are in studio to talk about this years Donate Life Ceremony at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (JMCGH), and the new James Ross Angels of Hope Award.Nursing Director, Brandi, shares her journey ino the nursing field and how her department collaborates with Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) to support the work of organ donation. We discuss the record-breaking year in number of donors served at JMCGH and some myths surrounding organ donation.All of us have opportunity to potentially save and improve lives: Register to be donor at bethegifttoday.comGuests:Brandi PruittNursing DirectorByron ElamExternal Affairs Coordinator, Tennessee Donor ServicesHost:Kara MobleySocial Media CoordinatorResources:Register to be an organ donorTennessee Donor ServicesPrevious Donate Life Podcast Episodes:Donate Life 2023Donate Life 2024 with James Ross & Jill GrandasDonate Life 2024 with Bob Arrington & Sean Kimmins

Jesus on Trial (part 2)Series: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 6th April 2025Passage: John 18:28-40

In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by the two Ted's - Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye, to take an in-depth look at the UK Gambling Commission's recently announced changes to bonus regulations and what they mean for the future of the gambling industry. The trio examine the technical aspects of the new rules, unpacking how they will alter the way operators design and offer promotions.They also explore the wide range of reactions from industry stakeholders—from operators who see these changes as a major challenge to advocates of responsible gambling who argue that stricter regulations are long overdue. As the conversation unfolds, James, OG & Menmuir, discuss the ongoing ethical debate surrounding bonus incentives, questioning whether these practices have historically encouraged problem gambling or if they simply serve as effective marketing tools.What will this regulatory shift mean for operators' strategies? How will customer engagement and loyalty programs evolve in response? And ultimately, is this a necessary step toward fostering a safer, more transparent gambling environment? Join us as we dissect the impact of these changes and what they signal for the future of gambling promotions in the UK.To read more about the topics discussed, click on the following link:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/uk/2025/03/26/ukgc-bans-bonus-mix-cap/Host: James RossGuests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-ClayeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

Morning WorshipSeries: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 30th March 2025Passage: John 18:12-27

John's Gospel; Journey to the CrossSeries: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 23rd March 2025

The Good News of RedemptionPreacher: James RossSunday EveningDate: 23rd March 2025Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

The World We All WantSeries: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 9th March 2025Passage: Revelation 21:1-22:5

In this episode of the iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, and Ted Menmuir, SBC's Content Director, focus on the introduction of the Statutory Levy on research, education, and treatment for problem gambling and new online stake limits.  They explore the implications of the changes for operators, the role of advertising in the industry and the government's efforts to combat illegal gambling, as well as consider concerns that the established stakeholders in responsible gambling will be left behind by the changes.  The conversation also highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by these regulatory shifts and the need for collaboration between the industry and regulators to ensure safer gambling environments. To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- Baroness Twycross confirms Spring RET Levy & Slot Limit changes Host: James RossGuests: Ted MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossiGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, is joined by Danny Lee, Senior Journalist for SlotBeats, and Steve Hoare, Editor of the Player Protection Hub, to delve into the controversy surrounding the video game Balatro and the implications of its recent age rating change from 18 to 12+.The trio discuss the challenges the regulators face in defining gambling in the context of video games, the addictive nature of games like Balatro and the broader implications of loot boxes for responsible gambling efforts. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of gaming regulations, emphasising the need for clarity and protection for younger audiences, and the potential of Balatro's popularity to inspire similar games in the future. To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- Balatro receives PEGI age rating reduction from 18 to 12 Host: James RossGuests: Danny Lee & Steve HoareProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

A Tale of Two SuppersSeries: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 23rd February 2025Passage: Revelation 19:1-21

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, James Ross is joined by Joe Streeter, Editor of iGaming Expert, to take a whistlestop tour of the latest iGaming news from around the world. The duo begin in Rwanda where the government has moved to significantly increase gambling taxes in the country amid increased political volatility. They explore the political and economic implications of the change and emphasise the importance of understanding the broader context of entering new markets for operators. After the break, the focus switches to Thailand where a major update to the regulatory framework for Thailand's casino bill could see the exclusion of the vast majority of Thai nationals from integrated resorts. Joe discusses the reaction to the news and the broader consequences for the sector in the region. Ending the episode, the conversation touches on Stake's viral marketing campaign involving Drake and the reactions to the stunt from across the iGaming industry. To find out more about the topics discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- Rwanda Gambling tax raises as DR Congo invasion intensifies- Thailand makes major casino shift after President Xi meeting  - iGaming Expert- Drake confirms Stake viral marketing campaignHost: Viktor KayedGuests: Ted Menmuir & Danny LeeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

Are you ready for Christ's return?Series: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 16th February 2025Passages: Matthew 24:36-44Revelation 18:1-24

The Triumph of God's GracePreacher: James RossSunday EveningDate: 16th February 2025Passages: Isaiah 12:1-6Mark 5:1-20

Jack Docherty has entertained audiences in eight series of BBC Scotland's mockumentary police show Scot Squad, as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson. He returns to our screens in new spin-off The Chief. Writer Kirsty Logan has written on witches, mermaids, and motherhood. Her latest collection of dark tales of love and desire is No & Other Love Stories.Comedian Larry Dean is bringing his acclaimed stand up show Dodger on tour. It explores identity, his grandmother's dementia diagnosis, and a love of Elvis Presley.After big 40th anniversary celebrations last year, Pat and Greg Kane - AKA pop duo Hue and Cry - are set for a year of touring. They share a song fit for Valentine's Day weekend. Cellist Su-a Lee performs a track from her solo album Dialogues which celebrates decades of folk music friendships. She's joined by composer and pianist James Ross.

For today's episode, we dive deep into the the intersection of AI and crypto, and discuss how this sector has produced more hype than results (so far).While both fields promise decentralization, combining them effectively has proven challenging. Most projects either centralize AI decision-making or create token systems without clear utility.Bittensor is taking a different approach to this problem by creating a network where AI models compete for rewards through market incentives. This system lets token holders decide which models receive rewards based on measurable performance, rather than promises or marketing.Their recent update shifted voting power from validators to token holders, aiming to align incentives more directly with utility. One project testing this approach is Mode, with their new subnet Synth, an AI model competing to predict market volatility.The Synth subnet is live, with data scientists building rival prediction models. Models face off in open competition with market-driven feedback, creating natural selection—strong performers earn more rewards, while weaker ones get filtered out.Let's dive into what this means, how Synth is applying it, and what's next for onchain AI.Join The Rollup Edge: https://members.therollup.coWebsite: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd..Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

Jesus Prays for his ChurchPreacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 9th February 2025Passage: John 17:1-26

Urgency in light of eternitySeries: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 2nd February 2025Passages: Revelation 14:1-20Revelation 15:1-8

Here's the first topic of today's Talk Media. To hear the full episode go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia Today's show was recorded before Israel announced their delay in releasing Palestinian prisoners. Listen questions from Jim Hunter, James Ross and Linda. Recommendations: Eamonn The Rose of Tibet - Lionel Davidson David War was my comfort zone, until I had to walk away - BBC Outlook

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God's Mission of MercySeries: The Gospel According to Jonah Preacher: James RossSunday EveningDate: 26th January 2025Passages: Jonah 1:1-17Luke 10:25-37

Spiritual Battlefield ReportsSeries: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 26th January 2025Passage: Revelation 12:1-14:5

In this episode of iGaming Daily, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, who discusses the launch of OptiLive, Optimove's live sports marketing solution.The duo reflect on the surge of in-play betting and how OptiLive can be used to optimise the marketing around the product, as well as consider how AI is crucial for scaling real-time messaging in sports betting.The conversation also touches on future trends in the industry, including consolidation among suppliers and the potential for the sweeps market to push for online casino regulation in the US, as well as the launch of Optimove's Ignite Plus, which aims to support emerging operators.Host: James RossGuest: Motti ColmanProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

Do it all for the glory of GodPreacher: James RossSunday EveningDate: 19th January 2025Passages: 1 Corinthians 8:1-131 Corinthians 10:23-33

Living Life BackwardsSeries: The Lamb Wins Preacher: James RossSunday MorningDate: 19th January 2025Passage: Revelation 8:1-13

The latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll has the Labour Party up 4.0 points at 30.9%, while National sinks 4.6 points to 29.6%. Although dropping 2.2 points, ACT is still ahead of the Greens, at 10.8% and 9.5% respectively. Perhaps the most concerning for the National Party, 39% said the country was moving in the right direction, while 53% said it was moving in the wrong direction. Regardless, Christopher Luxon still leads significantly as preferred prime minister. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, is joined by Motti Colman, VP of Revenue at Optimove, to explore the evolution of AI and future trends in the use of the technology in igaming. Motti discusses how Optimove has been leveraging AI over the last decade, how player expectations are changing and the role of AI in enhancing player engagement and gamification.The duo also talk about how AI could be used to identify problem gambling behaviours, the potential for regulatory hurdles to hinder AI's growth in igaming and why operators must be cautious when adopting AI technologies. Host: James RossGuests: Motti ColmanProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by Jonathan Collins, Strategic Services Team Leader at Optimove,  to recap an action-packed year of sport which included events such as the European Championships, the Olympics and Copa America.As well as discussing their own personal highs and lows of the sporting year, John also shared some of the most interesting trends witnessed by Optimove across sports betting in 2024.Amongst the insight shared by Collins includes the importance of starting promotions early pre-event, the focus on cross-selling within an operator's platform and why operators are missing out by not focusing on retaining ‘mid-tier' players.To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- Optimove's iGaming Pulse - Optimove Host: James RossGuests: Jonathan CollinsProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Joe Streeter, Editor of CasinoBeats is joined by his Senior Journalist Danny Lee and SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, to explore the streaming platform Kick and its latest updates. The three discuss the evolution of streaming in the iGaming industry, focusing on recent regulatory changes, particularly KYC requirements introduced by Kick. The conversation also highlighted the impact of Twitch's previous regulations on Kick's approach, the reactions from streamers, and the importance of player protection, especially for minors. The trio also expressed their views on future for streaming, emphasising the need for adaptation and collaboration within the industry to ensure responsible content creation.To read more on the discussion, click on the following link:- https://casinobeats.com/2024/12/02/kick-adds-kyc-safeguard-to-gambling-streams/Host: Joe StreeterGuests: James Ross & Danny LeeProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James Ross

In this episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by EveryMatrix's CEO, Ebbe Groes, as the two go through the firm's third quarter performance. Released this morning, EveryMatrix's Q3 results highlighted the company's sixth consecutive profit margin of more than 50%, boosted by two major casio and sports acquisitions in the last five months. The duo discuss the aquisition of both FSB Technology and Fantasma Games, as well as EveryMatrix's entry into Peru and decline in profits from its affiliate division. Groes also shares insights on client retention, scalability challenges, and the organisational structure that has allowed EveryMatrix to thrive in a competitive landscape.To read more about EveryMatrix's Q3 performance, click on the following links:- https://casinobeats.com/2024/11/12/everymatrix-q3-2024-financial-results/- https://sbcnews.co.uk/technology/2024/11/12/everymatrix-q3-core-units/Host: James RossGuest: Ebbe GroesProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

Casino affiliate website AskGamblers recently revealed that the majority of sports bettors are more inclined to place a bet on a hunch rather than using data.  Out of 1,000 regular UK sports bettors surveyed, over 54% said that they relied on intuition when wagering.On the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, SBC News' Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, sat down with James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, to delve deeper into the study and also perform a survey of James' betting habits.As well as talking about their own gambling habits, the duo also discuss some other talking points from the data including the fact that women are more likely to bet on instinct than men, the sport with the lowest success rate for bettors and that 70% of bettors would advise newcomers to conduct research before placing their first bet.To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:- Gut instinct more trusted than raw data in UK sports betting (sbcnews.co.uk)Host: Viktor KayedGuest: James RossProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In the penultimate episode of iGaming Daily live from SBC Summit Lisbon, James Ross is joined by Kieran O'Connor and Christian Lee, Business Journalists for Insider Sport and Gambling TV respectively, just hours after skateboarding icon Tony Hawk was interviewed live on the MEO Super Stage by Laura Woods.The trio discuss the best moments from the keynote which spanned Hawk's early career, the building of his brand through partnership and entrepreneurship and how he's stayed relevant through reinvention beyond the end of his professional skating career. They also consider what the industry could learn from Hawk's story, including how to develop brand longevity and why authenticity should be a priority for marketing.After a short break, the attention turns to the rest of the event and Kieran and Christian recap some of the panel sessions they have already attended as well as looked ahead to the rest of the summit.To learn more about the topics discussed in the episode, check out the links below:- Tony Hawk - Authenticity is a priority in marketing (insidersport.com)Host: James RossGuests: Christian Lee & Kieran O'ConnorProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

Today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove comes live from Benfica's Estadio Da Luz, the host of this year's SBC Football Championship.In the first half of the episode, James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, was joined by Cara Christie, Senior Event Executive at SBC, to discuss the challenges in organising such an event, as well as how she helped to arrange a special appearance from Benfica and Blackburn Rovers icon Nuno Gomes at the tournament.In the second half of the show, a rather more breathless James caught up with executives from Monotech and Amusnet, two of the sponsors of the tournament, straight from the pitch to talk about the action on the field, their companies sponsorship of the event and why the SBC Football Championship is a “valuable” networking opportunity.  Host: James RossGuests: Cara Christie, Slava Chernenko & Nikola GeorgievProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

It's an EmMajority Report Thursday! Emma speaks with Noah Kulwin and Brendan James to discuss the most recent season of the Blowback podcast. Then, she speaks with Ross Barkan, contributing writer at New York Magazine and columnist at Crain's New York, to discuss his recent piece published in The Nation entitled "Is Eric Adams's Luck About to Run Out?" First, Emma runs through updates on Israel's attacks on civilians in Lebanon, the UN General Assembly's overwhelming vote to end Israel's military presence in Gaza and the West Bank, reporting on Biden's weapons transfers, the uncommitted movement, the teamsters' lack of a presidential endorsement, swing state polling, New York State's Democratic Party problem, the Fed, Russian offensives in Ukraine, Beshear's conversion therapy ban, and dropping overdose rates in the US, before parsing a little more thoroughly through the developing story of Israel's en-masse attack of Lebanese citizens (Hezbollah or not) via the use of rigged communications technologies. Emma is then joined by Noah Kulwin and Brendan James as they outline why they chose Cambodia for the focus of the fifth season of Blowback, unpacking its role as a central (and emblematic) node in the constellation of US intervention in Southeast Asia during the Cold War. Expanding on this, Kulwin and James dive into the complex cast of characters that dominate this season, first tackling the Nixon-Kissinger paring that set the blueprint for the entire thing, first sabotaging Vietnam peace negotiations in 1968 to help ensure a GOP victory, before centering a strategy of “Peace with Honor,” by which Nixon meant a shift to more expansive bombing campaigns, and immediately expanding said campaign by pushing Cambodian Royal Norodom Sihanouk to embrace a US carpet bombing campaign on his country (not war, totally not war), all while hiding the entire campaign behind a dual reporting system, separate books, and direct, behind-the-scenes communications between the White House and relevant parties. Shifting focus to Cambodia, Noah and Brendan parse through the Khmer Rouge's origins as an auxiliary, socialist-aligned force with the North Vietnamese (the basis for Nixon's carpet bombing), only to help launch a full-scale Civil War in the wake of the US-backed deposition of Sihanouk by South Vietnam in 1970, resulting in years of bloodshed (increased by ongoing US bombings) that saw the Khmer Rouge gain more and more territory and power, until the formerly-small-guerilla movement successfully sacked the capital city of Phnom Penh, launching five years of forced labor, full-scale genocide and the extermination of ethnic minorities, refugee crises, mass executions and more under the rule of Pol Pot. Continuing, James and Kulwin move into the breakdown of Cambodian society under the brutal regime of Pol Pot and expanding conflict as the Khmer Rouge turned against the North Vietnamese government that had supported them (in part due to the Khmer Rouge's budding relationship with the US and the West), resulting in said government launching a full-scale invasion of Cambodia, getting rid of Pol Pot and establishing a friendly regime, all to the condemnation of the West that had been peacefully watching Cambodians die for nearly a decade. After briefly expanding on the mythology tying the Khmer Rouge's rule to the greater Soviet movement and the obvious failures of said narrative when you look into who was actually supporting the regime, Emma, Brendan and Noah jump to the modern period, unpacking the symbiotic nature of a fully-capitalist Cold War between the US and China, and what that has meant for Cambodian development over the last decade, wrapping up the interview by running through the final figures on the mass deaths from US carpet bombing (100-150k), the US-backed Civil War (300-500k), and the following Cambodian Genocide (1.7m). Ross Barkan and Emma then dive right into the overwhelming cloud of corruption around NYC Mayor Eric Adams, including FOUR federal investigations ranging from domestic to foreign corruption, and the correlating complete incompetence of his governance, with Barkan comparing his administration to a Tammany Hall that didn't actually deliver anything to the people. After briefly expanding on the role an overwhelmingly unpopular New York Democratic Party is having on races up and down the ballot, Ross and Emma tackle the particulars of Adams' corrupt relationship with the NYPD and its deadly impact. And in the Fun Half: Emma is joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder as they unpack North Carolina GOP Gubernatorial Nominee Mark Robinson's odd sermon on the ability to take and make life with one's genitalia, JD Vance's continuing commitment to racist conspiracy, and Ryan Grim's cathartic shutdown of Matt Walsh's absurd anti-Haitian bigotry. Kimmy from Kentucky on the misconceptions about her state and the value of people without college degrees, and M from Florida on Tim Pool, plus, your calls and IMs!   Check out Blowback here: https://blowback.show/ Check out Ross' piece in The Nation here: https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/eric-adams-corruption-challenges/ TICKETS FOR MAJORITY REPORT ELECTION NIGHT LIVE SHOW HERE!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-majority-report-with-sam-seder-election-night-coverage-live-show-tickets-1010883639177 Call your Senators at 202-224-3121 and urge them to tell Sen. Schumer NOT to bring Sen. bill 4127 to the floor! Go to https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ and, in the space to contact the Vice President, voice support for FTC Chair Lina Khan and for Palestine! 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In a first for the show, Portugal will be on the agenda for the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove. Some of the latest numbers from the country show record-breaking revenues, particularly in the online casino and sports betting segments.James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, is joined by Greentube's Regional Manager for Western Europe, Lisa Sandner to delve deeper into Portugal's booming online gambling market, specifically looking through the lens of suppliers.Throughout the episode, the duo will be exploring how suppliers can maintain the growth and momentum, some of the biggest challenges they face in the region and how they can shape the future of Portaugal's gaming market.Host: James RossGuests: Lisa SandnerProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

In this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with composer Robin Hiley & writer Becky Hope-Palmer about their musical "LIFELINE" currently running off-Broadway. LIFELINE tells the story of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming's world-changing discovery of penicillin in 1928, charting the rise and fall of antibiotics. Fleming's historic story is interwoven with Jess', a present day doctor whose childhood sweetheart, Aaron, is recovering from cancer treatment, almost 100 years after antibiotics were discovered. But just as Aaron is desperate to resume normality and rekindle the romance, his life hangs in the balance, as he waits to see if Fleming's miracle cure will still work well enough to save him. The musical is a two-time Edinburgh Festival Fringe sell-out (2018 and 2022). It has toured to London, Glasgow and the east coast of the USA (2022). It has also been showcased at the UK Houses of Parliament and in Barbados for Prime Minister Mia Mottley. Previously entitled The Mould that Changed the World, the show underwent significant re-development in 2023 to incorporate numerous modern day patient stories that the producers had collected from around the world. More info available at LIFELINE The Musical (lifelinemusical.com) Guests - Robin Hiley & Becky Hope-Palmer Robin Hiley was a founding partner of Charades Theatre Company upon the company's inception in 2010. In 2017 he took the company forward as Artistic Director & CEO, overseeing its transition to a Scottish Incorporated Charitable Organisation and establishing partnerships and collaborations with major national and international organisations. As a composer, and lyricist Robin is passionate about writing and creating musical theatre that tackles pertinent social issues and also gives opportunities for the community to get involved in performing. Developing LIFELINE has been a signifcant focus for Robin over the past 6 years, immensely enjoying collaborating with writing partners Becky Hope-Palmer (book writer), his long-time friend and songwriting partner James Ross, as well as the rest of the creative team. Robin holds an undergraduate degree in music from Newcastle University and a MSc in enthnomusicology from the University of Edinburgh. Becky Hope-Palmer is a Scottish writer and theatre director from Edinburgh. She trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and was a finalist for the prestigious JMK Directing Award in 2019 and 2021. She is an associate artist for She Productions in East Yorkshire and worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company from 2017-2019. Recent credits include work for the Lyceum Theatre and Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, Perth Theatre, Dundee Rep and A Play, a Pie and a Pint in Glasgow. Her directing and facilitation work spans musical theatre, Shakespeare, classic and new writing in various forms and capacities. As a writer, Becky's first play with music, Seven Against Edinburgh, was produced by the Lyceum Theatre in 2022. She is delighted to be making her Off-Broadway debut with Lifeline as a book writer in collaboration with Robin, James and the wonderful team. Produced and edited by Jonathan Cook LIFELINE music tracks were used in this episode with permission from the creators. Intro music by JK/47 You can watch the full video of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@GatherbytheGhostLight Gather by the Ghost Light merch is available at www.ghostlightpubs.com (Ghost Light Publications) If you would like to further support this podcast, please visit Gather by the Ghost Light is increasing public knowledge of emerging writers and actors (buymeacoffee.com) If you enjoy this podcast, please please please leave a rating on your preferred podcast app! For more info or if you wish to contact us, please visit www.gatherbytheghostlight.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, returns to our CRM-focused series as we dive into the world of gamification and more specifically, AI-orchestrated gamification.Optimove has recently partnered with some of the best gamification platforms and the company's newly announced Senior Director of Partnerships, Adi Dagan, joins SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, to discuss how these exciting developments will bring AI-driven precision to player engagement and take gamification to the next level. During the episode, the duo talk about why the time is right for AI-orchestrated gamification in igaming and sports betting, how it further empowers operators and the "Goldilocks Zone" in gamification.Also on the agenda is Optimove's appearance at the upcoming SBC Summit Lisbon, where they'll be showcasing their AI-gamification capabilities, along with hosting CRM Marketing Lightning Talks, two expert panels and even participating in the SBC Football Championships.To read more about Optimove's involvement at SBC Summit Lisbon, click on the following link:- SBC Summit 2024 - Agenda - SBC Events- SBC Summit 2024 - Agenda - SBC EventsHost: James RossGuest: Adi DaganProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

Earlier this year, Flamengo revealed its plans to launch Flabet in partnership with Pixbet, a licensed operator. Instead of just being another sponsorship deal, Flamengo is now becoming an active player in the Brazilian sports betting market operating under a brand licensing model.And today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, will be exploreing this partnership between one of Brazil's most iconic football clubs and its new sportsbook, as James Ross is joined by Isadora Marcante and Fernando Noodt, to look into the broader implications, legal and regulatory challenges and future prospects and expansion. To find out more about the topic discussed in today's podcast, click on the following link:- https://sbcnoticias.com/br/flamengo-flabet-nova-casa-de-apostas-pixbet/Host: James RossGuests: Isadora Marcante & Fernando NoodtProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

As scheduled, on Friday 30 August the UK Gambling Commission launched its pilot programme on affordability checks. The programme will test the viability of unintrusive checks on customer deposits, beginning at a £500 net loss threshold and moving onto £150 net loss by February 2025.SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, was joined by SBC's Content Director, Ted Menmuir, on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove to delve deeper into the methods and objectives of the pilot programme.The duo also discuss the outcome of the NatCen report into the UK's ban on credit card deposits, which found that the policy had no impact on high-risk gamblers. To read more about the topic, click on the following links:- UKGC: Pilot on affordability checks prioritises identifying high-risk accounts (sbcnews.co.uk)- NatCen: Credit Card ban had no impact on high-risk gamblers (sbcnews.co.uk)Host: James RossGuests: Ted MenmuirProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

Gambling's interim results have highlighted the woes of igaming's affiliate media companies. Across the board, the results of affiliates have been lacklustre, witnessing a slowdown in growth across key markets and declines in the performance of media assets.James Ross, SBC's Multimedia Editor, was joined by Ted Menmuir, SBC's Content Director, and Martyn Elliott, SBC's Project Director, on the latest episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, to dig deeper into the causes of the downturn.Better Collective, Catena Media, Gambling.com and Raketech all come under the microscope as the trio discuss how affiliates are refining their operational strategies in response to the decline and adapting to the challenges posed by changing search engine algorithms.Host: James RossGuests: Ted Menmuir & Martyn ElliottProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

As the curtain closes on a summer of sports, with the European Championships having taken place in Germany and Olympics in Paris, iGaming Daily will be looking at some of the trends we've witnessed this past summer, in the latest episode of our CRM-focused series. And joining the host James Ross, to discuss all this is Jonathan Collins, Strategic Services Team Leader at Optimove. Remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

Today's episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, heads to Brazil to examine the latest developments ahead of the imminent launch of its nationwide regulated market.Just months ago, Brazil's government, led by President Lula, took a historic step by signing into law the regulations that will soon govern sports betting and online gaming across the country. As a result, we've seen an influx of gambling licence applications, with over 113 companies racing to secure their place in what is poised to become one of the largest gambling markets in the world.SBC's Multimedia Editor, James Ross, is joined by Isadora Marcante, Senior Journalist at SBC Noticias Brasil, to explore why so many companies are eager to stake their claim in Brazil, what challenges lie ahead for regulators and operators, and what the future might hold for this rapidly evolving market.To read more about the topic, click on the following links:- https://sbcnews.co.uk/southamerica/2024/08/22/brazil-licence-applications/Host: James RossGuests: Isadora MarcanteProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: James RossRemember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

The middle and end of the Wars of the Roses is arguably the most complicated period of this history, with big personalities and power players fighting for the top spot in the game of thrones.   In episode three of this series, we hope to unpack the reigns of Edward IV through to the Battle of Bosworth, asking along the way when the real end to the Wars of the Roses was?  Curator Charles Farris is joined by Historic Royal Palaces' Research Lead Dr Laura Tompkins and Dr James Ross from the University of Winchester.