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Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo are about to throw down. Saturday morning, Song and Figueiredo square up in a bantamweight main event at Galazy Arena for UFC Macau. Both men are firmly entrenched in the UFC's bantamweight top 10, but both men have lost to several other top contenders in the weight class, leaving both well away from a title shot. So, given that, what's at stake when these two bantamweight bangers lock horns? Ahead of UFC Macau, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday's main event matchup between Song and Figueiredo, and what a win or a loss means for either man. Additionally, Jed and AK discuss the co-main event stakes between Zhang Mingyang and Alonzo Menifield, the ranked heavyweight matchup between Sergei Pavlovich and Tallison Teixeira, the rest of the UFC Macau card, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 2016, nine men tied to the College of Charleston's Kappa Alpha fraternity were arrested in what police initially described as a 40,000-pill Xanax bust. The real number was closer to three and a half million, along with cocaine, LSD, weed, luxury watches, a fleet of cars, and a grenade launcher. The crew had spent years pressing counterfeit pills in rented beach houses and shipping them across the country in Skittles bags, fueling an unregulated drug economy that ran straight through one of the most beautiful college campuses in America.Jed talks with journalist Max Marshall, author of the book "Among the Bros," about how he embedded himself in this world, his hundreds of hours of late-night phone calls with an imprisoned ringleader, and what the case reveals about American fraternities and the lives of the men inside them. Max Marshall's book is "Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story" https://shorturl.at/ynPGOSubscribe to our newsletter: https://jedlipinski.substack.com/ Connect with Jed Lipinski:https://www.instagram.com/gonesouthpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/groups/gonesouthpodcast/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-lipinski/
In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes Chris Navalta, author of Inspiring Stories of Soccer Greats, a powerful middle grade book timed perfectly for the World Cup. Chris, a lifelong sports fan and former sportswriter, shares how soccer's global reach and beautiful simplicity—just a ball and some space—make it the perfect backdrop for stories of perseverance, inequality, and hope. Chris explains that his goal wasn't just to spotlight stars like Lionel Messi, Alex Morgan, Christian Pulisic, and Vini Jr., but to reveal the real human struggles behind their success. Listeners hear about Messi's growth hormone deficiency and how FC Barcelona's support changed his life, Nigerian star Asisat Oshoala's fight against family expectations, and even David Clark, a blind striker who became England's greatest goal scorer and helped shape blind soccer worldwide. Chris and Jed talk about soccer as a unifying force capable of stopping wars, inspiring underdogs like Leicester City's miracle Premier League win, and offering kids everywhere a dream to chase. They also explore how families can use the book to spark conversations about resilience, opportunity, and asking, "Can I play this game too?"—no matter a child's circumstances. In the final segment, Jed chats with David John Preece, creator of the Mister Higgins picture book series. Inspired by his rescue dog, David's books gently invite families into conversations about kindness, inclusion, and grief, especially in Mister Higgins Comforts a Family, where Mister Higgins helps his family cope with the loss of their beloved Thelma.
Over the weekend we went out golfing with our friends at the Pat & Aaron Show. Without fail, Jed got into a fight with a sports fan over facts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jed is going dumpster diving! He saw a video of a man who is going behind 'Five Below' and reselling whatever they through into the dumpster See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jed has been wanting certain brands to bring back certain designs... but are we going to get our wish ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This hour you're going to hear about Jed going dumpster diving, War of the Roses, and Joe is going to start new family traditions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jed saw that there is a man who is going in and around on IG and YouTube exploring abandoned places. Is he going to explore Sulfur Springs?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over the weekend we went to the 'Tarps Off' game for the Rays on Friday... and Jed had some parking lot hot dogs that he definitely regretted... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over the weekend both Joe and Jed went golfing with our friends over at the Pat & Aaron show and they couldn't believe that one of the guys on the golf course did this with one of Jed's balls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are LIVE with a new week of madness. We recap an awesome weekend where Katie's doggo ate her what?? A man grabbed Jed's balls. Ashley is about to meet her girl's parents and Joe needs a fall guy... well we all do. ENJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this powerful episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes Doug Noll, lawyer-turned-peacemaker and author of Deescalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less. Doug explains how neuroscience shows we are driven far more by emotion than by rational thought—and how our culture's habit of shaming or ignoring emotions actually damages kids' brains and relationships. He shares how simple emotional validation ("You're really angry…you really wanted that candy bar…you feel unloved") can quickly calm a child's nervous system, reduce tantrums, and build lifelong emotional strength. Doug describes practical tools for parents and teachers, including "listening children into existence," using emotion labels instead of punishment in heated moments, and creating listening circles in classrooms to cut down on disruptions and discipline referrals. He also talks about teaching these same skills to incarcerated people and the remarkable results they've seen in reducing violence and recidivism. Later in the episode, Jed is joined by Mireya Saldua, who shares her joyful bilingual picture book "Fun Day with Misa." Inspired by her energetic grandpuppy, Misa, Mireya created a story that celebrates the special bond between grandparents and children, especially in Hispanic families. The book appears in both English and Spanish on each page, with fun seek-and-find elements like Misa's blue bone and her name written in Japanese characters. Mireya talks about expanding Come Along with Misa into a series, centering kindness, inclusion, and diverse characters—plus activity sheets, birthday cards, and music to keep families reading, playing, and learning together.
Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are in on a Friday edition of Morning Kombat to get you ready for the weekend, starting with UFC Macau. In the main event, Song Yadong faces off against Deiveson Figueiredo. What is really on the line between these two? LT and Jed talk through the rest of the card, then jump into Joe Rogan's comments about the concerns surrounding the UFC White House taking place outdoors. There's also a discussion about Colby Covington and his reasons for retiring, plus other news around the world of combat sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo are about to throw down. Saturday morning, Song and Figueiredo square up in a bantamweight main event at Galazy Arena for UFC Macau. Both men are firmly entrenched in the UFC's bantamweight top 10, but both men have lost to several other top contenders in the weight class, leaving both well away from a title shot. So, given that, what's at stake when these two bantamweight bangers lock horns? Ahead of UFC Macau, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday's main event matchup between Song and Figueiredo, and what a win or a loss means for either man. Additionally, Jed and AK discuss the co-main event stakes between Zhang Mingyang and Alonzo Menifield, the ranked heavyweight matchup between Sergei Pavlovich and Tallison Teixeira, the rest of the UFC Macau card, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo are about to throw down. Saturday morning, Song and Figueiredo square up in a bantamweight main event at Galazy Arena for UFC Macau. Both men are firmly entrenched in the UFC's bantamweight top 10, but both men have lost to several other top contenders in the weight class, leaving both well away from a title shot. So, given that, what's at stake when these two bantamweight bangers lock horns? Ahead of UFC Macau, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday's main event matchup between Song and Figueiredo, and what a win or a loss means for either man. Additionally, Jed and AK discuss the co-main event stakes between Zhang Mingyang and Alonzo Menifield, the ranked heavyweight matchup between Sergei Pavlovich and Tallison Teixeira, the rest of the UFC Macau card, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this inspiring episode of Reading with Your Kids, Jed welcomes Michael J. Wish, author of the middle-grade nonfiction book "Quantum Physics for Kids." Mike shares how a challenge from a fellow teacher—and a disappointing existing kids' book on the topic—pushed him to prove that even the "hardest" science can be explained to 8–12-year-olds with clarity, humor, and heart. Drawing on his college teaching experience, Mike walks us through a kid-friendly version of quantum physics, from the "purple disaster" (the ultraviolet catastrophe) to Max Planck's radical idea that energy comes in tiny, discrete packets. He explains how this strange, subatomic world helps us understand glowing hot metal, stable atoms, and why the universe doesn't behave the way our everyday intuition expects. More than just science, Mike and Jed dig deep into mindset, resilience, and learning. Mike argues that success isn't about being "a math person," but about developing "aggressive curiosity" and the willingness to struggle with hard ideas. He shares how he practices this with his own daughter—pushing just past frustration, but stopping before misery—and why failure is really "learning happening right now." He also talks about imposter syndrome, his first humble word-search book, and the joy of hearing a 10-year-old read Quantum Physics for Kids cover-to-cover in one night. Later in the episode, Jed invites listeners to enjoy a listen-back conversation with author Cynthia Harmony about her beautiful picture book "A Flicker of Hope," which weaves together monarch butterfly migration, Mexican culture, and a touching story of family separation and reunion.
Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo are about to throw down. Saturday morning, Song and Figueiredo square up in a bantamweight main event at Galazy Arena for UFC Macau. Both men are firmly entrenched in the UFC's bantamweight top 10, but both men have lost to several other top contenders in the weight class, leaving both well away from a title shot. So, given that, what's at stake when these two bantamweight bangers lock horns? Ahead of UFC Macau, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday's main event matchup between Song and Figueiredo, and what a win or a loss means for either man. Additionally, Jed and AK discuss the co-main event stakes between Zhang Mingyang and Alonzo Menifield, the ranked heavyweight matchup between Sergei Pavlovich and Tallison Teixeira, the rest of the UFC Macau card, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this powerful two-part episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes two amazing guests whose books open doors to big conversations and joyful family reading. First, Jed talks with Kimberly Mach, author of the middle-grade novel Present Still Missing. Set just after World War II, the story follows Irene, a baseball-loving girl whose father returns from the war physically present but emotionally distant as he struggles with PTSD—long before it even had that name. Kimberly shares how the book grew from her love of this "out-of-her-time" character and her fascination with the often-overlooked years immediately after the war. She and Jed explore how stories like this can help families talk about mental health, trauma, and the complicated emotions kids feel when a parent is struggling. Kimberly also reflects on moving reader encounters, including a veteran dad who opened up to his daughters at a book event. Then Jed welcomes Kelly Riera, debut picture book author of What Trucks Love to Do: Wreck and Build Construction Crew. Kelly describes her rhyming, high-energy truck tale, where the vehicles themselves are the characters—waking up, brushing their "teeth," fueling up, working hard, and persevering through a busy construction day. Inspired by her own truck-obsessed kids (and the lack of enough good truck books), Kelly talks about the challenge of writing in rhyme, collaborating with an illustrator, and the joy of seeing her children proudly share her book with classmates. She also gives a sneak peek at book two, What Trucks Love to Do: Help and Serve Crew, celebrating community-helper vehicles and the essential work they represent.
Are you able to guess the year that these songs were released? Ashley, Katie Sommers, and Jed put their brains to the test in this one... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 9 oclock hour of the show! Top stories, which songs Jed can't stand, and we put a bow on a wonderful! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning Jed goes off on the songs that he just can't stand because they are being overplayed on Reels and TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Australian comedian John Safran flew to Rankin County, Mississippi to confront a white nationalist named Richard Barrett with a surprise DNA test, he had no idea the man would be killed eleven months later — by a 22-year-old Black neighbor he'd hired to do yard work. Safran returned to Mississippi to write his first true-crime book, expecting a clear-cut story about racism and a perfect victim. What he found instead was something stranger: a town built on things left unspoken, a killer who scammed him for gift cards from jail, and a relationship between victim and killer that defied the assumptions he'd brought with him. Jed talks with Safran about his book "Murder in Mississippi," the ethics of crime reporting, and what an outsider notices about the South that the rest of us miss. John Safran's book is "Murder in Mississippi" https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Mississippi-John-Safran/dp/034913426X Subscribe to our newsletter: https://jedlipinski.substack.com/ Connect with Jed Lipinski: https://www.instagram.com/gonesouthpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/gonesouthpodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-lipinski/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brought to you by Stone and Wood....Jed and Vaughan discuss the New Zealand Pro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jed thinks we are running into a lot of problems with our country... and he thinks AI can solve it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning Jed is hitting the 'toad' and giving you a chance to win FIVE pairs of Universal Orlando Resort tickets! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning Jed is going out on the streets... but why isn't he wearing any pants?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this lively episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes author-illustrator Maddie Frost to celebrate her new illustrated middle grade novel, Really Ruby, along with her other upcoming releases. Maddie introduces us to Ruby Fox, an 11-year-old heading off to a month-long summer camp in Vermont—without her best friend Riley, who's sidelined with a broken ankle. Based on Maddie's own camp experiences, the story explores anxiety, homesickness, friendship shifts, and the scary-but-exciting feeling of stepping outside your bubble. Maddie shares her journey from Mass College of Art animation student and restaurant worker to full-time children's book creator—complete with the "no backup plan" leap where she quit her teaching job to seriously pursue books. She talks about the joy of making deeply personal, funny, slightly awkward stories for middle grade readers and how Ruby's doodle-style illustrations let her embrace imperfection and authenticity. We also hear about her whirlwind June releases: Really Ruby, Stuffy Stand (a picture book about burnout, asking for help, and collaboration), and Farm Shark, a wildly silly farm story written by former Simpsons writer Bill Canterbury. Later in the episode, Jed is joined by Paul Paolilli and Dan Brewer, co-authors of Pondering: A Story in Cinquains. Dan, a high school English teacher, explains how the American cinquain form helps kids play with language, rhythm, and imagery, while Paul reflects on ponds, nature, and how poetry invites kids to slow down, observe, and imagine. Together, they and Jed explore how poetic picture books can spark conversations, creativity, and deeper family reading experiences.
We were going to do a segment this morning that involved Jed taking out the station vehicle... but its been stolen again?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jed Shepherd talks about Dashcam, found footage horror, the impact of Host, and much more. [3:05] Homages and references in films. [10:50] Host, its legacy, and the impact on horror and found footage. [15:40] Blumhouse deal. [17:40] Dashcam elevator pitch. [21:50] Dashcam and Host in a similar world. [23:45] Co-writing process for Dashcam. [26:25] Working with Annie Hardy. [32:05] Odeon banning Dashcam. [40:45] Flashback. [51:20] Working routine and what Jed is doing now. [53:15] Ideal writing time. [59:20] The first horror video game Jed played. [1:02:10] Best and worst writing advice. [1:04:30] Connect with Jed. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-665-jed-shepherd-on-dashcam-found-footage-horror-and-the-impact-of-host Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes Jimmy Vee, author, magician, ventriloquist, marketer, and proud "weirdo," to celebrate his new series beginning with There Are No Dinos In This Book. Jimmy shares how his background in magic, ventriloquism, and marketing copywriting fuses into a unique creative voice for kids—funny, interactive, and packed with personality. He explains how the classic children's magic idea of "look no see"—where kids see something the magician "doesn't"—became the structural engine of his book. On the page, the narrator insists there are no dinosaurs, while kids spot visual clues and "argue" with the narrator, recreating the energy of a live magic show in a read‑aloud experience. Jed notes that it's the kind of book you can't read flat; it demands performance, voices, and engagement. Jimmy walks through the challenge of capturing live-show energy in static text, drawing on his experience writing mass‑media ads and picturing himself on stage as he drafts. He talks about tailoring humor across ages, the joy of "selfish jokes" that mostly please the performer, and the wild differences between intimate school shows and massive, anything‑goes crowds in places like Puerto Rico and El Salvador. They also dive into titles and covers as marketing hooks, unpacking how Jimmy built memorable names like PD Perfect Pants and Professor Nincompoop, using alliteration, rhythm, and a clear hook to stand out in a tiny thumbnail. In the final segment, Jed briefly visits with returning guest Helena Ku Rhee to spotlight her new picture book Sora's Seashells, a gentle, name-centered story about identity, kindness, and family love.
In this episode, Jed welcomes two wonderful guests who are using story to build kids' hearts and minds. First, Allie Slocom joins us from Colorado to celebrate her middle grade novel Is There Hope for Theodore Cope. Theo is an 11‑year‑old aspiring magician who's also neurodiverse and gifted. He's brilliant at math, reading, basketball, dog walking, and magic tricks—but struggles with executive functioning. Allie explains that Theo isn't irresponsible; he simply hasn't yet developed the skills to manage his time, commitments, and big "yes" energy. Drawing on her work as a gifted education teacher, Allie talks about the importance of helping kids practice executive function through games and real-life experiences. She shares how her Character Club—an after‑school group she ran in her home—grew into an entire book series focused on traits like responsibility, compassion, integrity, and forgiveness, with historical vignettes featuring figures such as Ernest Shackleton and Clara Barton. Next, Jed heads to New Jersey to chat with Nicole Smith‑Schultz, school librarian and author of the picture book My Baby Doll. Inspired by her own daughter, Nicole's book beautifully mirrors getting a beloved baby doll as a child with becoming a mom for the first time. She reflects on the joy and surprise of motherhood, the innocence of play, and the powerful ways kids imitate the care they receive. Nicole also shares her passion for librarianship, media literacy, and making sure every child finds a book they truly love—while advocating for the vital role of school librarians in our communities.
Jed is not too thrilled with having a party on Memorial Day Monday and he explains why... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this uplifting episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes two very different – but equally inspiring – guests who are helping kids fall in love with reading in their own ways. First, Jed talks with educator Sheila Robitaille about Reading Eggs, a science-of-reading–based ed tech program that helps children move from learning to read to reading to learn. Sheila breaks down the five pillars of reading—phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency—and explains how Reading Eggs weaves them together in a fun, gamified environment. She describes how kids earn "golden eggs," level up through Fast Phonics, Reading Eggs, and Reading Express, and explore a digital library of over 4,500 books with optional "read to me" audio and comprehension quizzes. Sheila also addresses the old "reading wars," why some kids need more time for their brains to rewire for reading, and how the program can support struggling readers, English language learners, and even parents who may not be confident readers themselves. Then Jed is joined by 10-year-old author Aizelle San, who wrote her picture book Skye's Wacky Raindrop Rescue after watching raindrops fall outside her window at age eight. Aizelle shares Skye's adventurous quest to find her missing parents, introduces listeners to quirky characters like a wart-covered frog and an ant named Antsy, and talks about working with her mom, brother, and illustrator to bring the story to life. She's already drafting more books, including a chapter book called The Compass. Aizelle closes with wise advice about love, support, and reading together as a family.
This morning we break down Jed's jump rope saga and how he is on the hunt for his missing jump rope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jed has finally figured out that there is someone at his gym decided to take his jump rope... but is he allowed to 'take it back'? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – Intro & Jed's welcome 01:20 – How Backstory Branding was born from client feedback 02:33 – Jed's non-traditional background vs. the usual MBA crowd 04:52 – Why founders struggle to accept bold brand strategy 06:50 – Branding is not a crap shoot 08:26 – How strong brands multiply SaaS exit value 12:13 – The four phases of the Backstory Brand Wheel 13:46 – The DemoChimp → Consensus rebrand story ($110M raise) 16:36 – Jed's IDEO days, patents & human-centred design 20:10 – Why marketing leadership churn destroys brand equity 23:27 – Final thoughts & where to find Jed Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Consider taking out a paid subscription to The Piano Maven podcast via our Substack page (https://jeddistlermusic.substack.com/about), which you also can access by clicking on the "Donate" button here: https://rss.com/podcasts/pianomavenThe long awaited 21-CD box set “Andrei Gavrilov – The Complete Warner Classics Recordings” recently dropped, and Jed has been reconnecting with some of its contents, while discovering items that he missed when they first were released. Gavrilov could be both stunning and infuriating, and one never knew which side of his complex persona would turn up on each release. But to say that he was a virtuoso is like saying that Niagara Falls has water.Here are some audio excerpts from this collection:Rachmaninov: Prelude in B-flat Major Op. 23 No. 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSegyiHDr4wRavel: Concerto for the Left Hand - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uaj-YlmG0kChopin Etudes & Ballades - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRsCYJeh024&list=PLJULKzY28M2uQ6oKhoioP1gTOyeDp4PGd
In this uplifting episode, Jed welcomes New York Times bestselling author Sharon McMahon to celebrate her new picture book, We Are Mighty. Sharon shares how her lifelong love of reading started with a mom who read aloud every day and walked her to the library so often it became a second home. She and Jed talk passionately about why public libraries are "one of humanity's best inventions" and truly democratic spaces where every child can access the same stories and information. Sharon explains that We Are Mighty grew out of her adult book, The Small and the Mighty, and out of a problem she kept hearing from readers: "I feel like nothing I do matters." Through 12 powerful stories, she shows kids that being "mighty" isn't about being rich, famous, or a president—it's about doing the next needed thing, no matter your age or circumstances. Jed and Sharon dive into inspiring figures like Septima Clark, who taught civil rights leaders at Highlander Folk School, and Maria de Lopez, a little-known suffrage activist and WWI ambulance driver whose courage rippled out to thousands, even though history almost forgot her. They connect these stories to modern kids' lives, talking about community, loneliness, violence, and how small acts of care—from remembering a birthday to showing up for a child on the margins—quietly tell kids, "You matter." In the final segment, Jed chats with teen author Manasi Vegesna, whose book Maya's Tiny Warriors turns the immune system into a kid-friendly adventure, helping children see their own bodies as brave allies fighting to keep them safe.
Jed was really pissed yesterday at the gym when someone stole his jump rope.... is he wrong for all of this and his reaction? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are emojis actually dead?! Jed thinks so after texting in the group chat.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning Jed and Joe have an honest question about what they should do for Joe's bachelor party... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes beloved author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins, joining from his home state of Maine to celebrate his new picture book, Good Night, Bruce. Ryan shares the origin story of Bruce, the famously lovable grump who unexpectedly becomes the mom to three mice and four geese. Bruce, Ryan explains, is his outlet for all the grumpy feelings he usually keeps inside—a character who complains his way through life but always does the right thing for his family. Ryan talks about how a single sketch of a bear being followed by baby birds sat in his sketchbook for a year before, in a moment of professional desperation, it blossomed into the first Mother Bruce story—written in one inspired sitting. He opens up about his early years self‑publishing, selling books through school visits, and literally hauling 10,000 copies of a self-published book from office to office before landing a three-book deal with Disney-Hyperion. Jed and Ryan also swap stories about Maine's wilderness, moose encounters, and how real-life moments sneak into Bruce's world as jokes, side gags, and emotional throughlines. Near the end of the episode, Jed is joined by Tammi Kirkness, author of Why Do I Feel So Worried? Follow the Arrows from Anxiety to Calm. Tammi offers simple, kid-friendly tools—like gargling water, singing, and the "rag doll" yoga pose—to help families navigate anxiety together, and she and Jed reflect on how embracing our quirks and worries can become a true superpower for kids and parents alike.
Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are in the house getting you ready for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Netflix this Saturday. The guys discuss the lead up to the event and what to expect from the loaded MVP card. UFC Vegas 117 is also happening this weekend, and LT and Jed share their thoughts on the card that features Arnold Allen against Melqui Costa in the main event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jed from Holder's Diesel Performance chats with us about why 6.0 injectors take a beating, how they build them in the shop to be reliable, keys to maintenance, and his journey in the Powerstroke world. We also talk about a 1968 Ford he's doing a 6.0 swap on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jed Shepherd talks about Host, filmmaking, the supernatural, and much more. [2:50] Early life lessons growing up in London. [9:30] Beliefs pertaining to the supernatural or lack thereof. [12:35] First horror films and stories experienced. [15:30] Parallels between Host and Dashcam and the Evil Dead films. [17:55] Wanting to be a writer from a young age. [26:05] Music in Jed's life and career. [31:40] Scroobius Pip. [38:25] Making Host. [48:50] The initial Host prank. [50:50] The logistics of writing Host. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-664-jed-shepherd-on-host-filmmaking-and-the-supernatural Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
In this episode, "Robots, Werewolves, and Wonder: Picture Books that Celebrate Imagination and Culture," Jed welcomes two sets of brilliant guests who show just how magical—and meaningful—picture books can be. First, author Jose Lourenco and illustrator James Braithwaite join us from Toronto to celebrate their best-selling debut picture book, Billie Builds a Robocorn. Jose explains that Billie, a kid navigating a move and new school, builds a homemade robotic unicorn—"Robocorn"—to ease her loneliness. James shares how their early idea started as a bedtime book and evolved into a richer introduction to Billie's world, shaped by a larger creative team. They talk about designing a robot that kids could actually build from household items, their unusual author–illustrator partnership, and the long collaborative journey from shared studio space and BLT-fueled brainstorming sessions all the way to the Bologna Children's Book Fair. Then we travel to the Louisiana bayou with Johnette Downing, musician, storyteller, and author of My Parrain is the Loup Garou. Johnette reimagines the traditionally scary Cajun werewolf (the loup garou) as part of a loving, adventurous bond between a boy and his godfather. She talks about turning fear into fun, preserving Cajun folklore, and blending music and story—many of her books are singable, and this one even has its own song on her new Zydeco album. Johnette also shares stories from performing for children on five continents and why seeing the world through a child's eyes keeps the magic alive.
Jed saw something on social media that has inspired him to become a builder... but is it a good idea to start now? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Reading With Your Kids, Jed welcomes two picture book creators who celebrate children's creativity, curiosity, and the beauty of our differences. First, Jed chats with Jean Huxtable Hamerski, author of Marley's Masterpiece. Inspired by her art‑loving granddaughter and a great‑nephew who once painted the house during nap time, Jean's story follows Marley, a young artist who can't stop thinking about Monet's towering water lily paintings. After visiting a museum, Marley decides to create her own "masterpiece" on the walls, hallways, bathroom, and coffee table at home. Instead of punishing her, Marley's parents teach her about canvases, studios, and famous painters, then work together as a family to clean up—and ultimately give Marley her own "studio" space in the garage. Jean and Jed talk about supportive parenting, not punishing kids for not knowing better, and nurturing children's "innate interests," whether it's art, pumpkins, soccer, or "naturey" adventures. Then Jed is joined by Andrew Ginsburg, stand‑up comedian, personal trainer, and author of The Colors of My Sky. Andrew's book follows Lester, a blue butterfly whose mother insists he only play with other blue butterflies. Through a powerful, kid‑friendly metaphor, Lester shows his mom that the sky isn't just blue—it's gray, pink, orange, and more—inviting a conversation about racism, exclusion, and embracing difference. Andrew and Jed explore helping kids pivot through life's changes, the joy of reading aloud, and why Andrew chose bedtime "book parties" with his kids over late‑night comedy clubs. This episode is full of heartfelt stories, practical parenting wisdom, and rich read‑aloud opportunities for families and educators alike.
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: Jed continues with what he started in part 1 giving us a broad overview of self-prep, group prep and one on one and various hybrid models Jed discusses ways to support kids struggling with negative self-talk, and explores how tutors can assist students dealing with test anxiety Jed talks about the biggest value that the one-on-one tutor brings Jed answers the question-if a student wants to do self-prep, is this best done at the start or at the end of a student's self-prep Jed talks about what his research shows on whether the size of the group makes a difference in score gains Jed talks about whether in person or Zoom makes a difference Jed talks about whether it makes a difference if kids are at different levels Recommended Resources JG Talks: Helping prospective and current college students achieve success Colleges that allow self reporting of test scores Colleges that Allow Self-Reporting of SAT and ACT Scores Great source for questions about finances and college Edvisors: Financial Aid, Student Loans, Scholarships and Money Management FAFSA Walkthroughs Mark recommends Complete FAFSA 2026‑2027 Walkthrough | From Start to Submit 2023-2024 FAFSA Walkthrough Video English CSS PROFILE Walkthroughs CSS Profile Walkthrough MEFA Institute: A Deep Dive into the CSS Profile Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast. You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day. To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses. Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/blog/ 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please follow our podcast. It really helps us move up in Spotify and Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-books/ Check out the college websites Mark recommends: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/recommended-websites/ If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCauBgityVXVHRQUjvlIRfYrMWWdHarB9DMQGYL0472bNxrw/viewform If you want a college consultation with Mark just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email at mark@schoolmatch4u.com. All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/
Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland are set to solve one of the most heated rivalries in MMA history. On Saturday, the UFC returns to Newark for UFC 328, headlined by a middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, and also featuring a flyweight title tilt between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira. It's a main event filled with bad blood, and a co-main event showcasing the future of the flyweight division, but who will leave Newark with gold on Saturday? Ahead of UFC 328, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday's main event matchup between Chimaev and Strickland and debate how this ranks among the nastiest rivalries in UFC history. Additionally, Jed and AK break down the electric co-main event matchup and discuss what it means for the division, dive into the rest of the undercard, answer fan questions, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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