Podcast appearances and mentions of John Thornton

The Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 87-63 loss to Oklahoma State in Stillwater. Hear from Coach Bucky McMillan, get highlights, player interviews and insight from the A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and Dr. John Thornton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 104-70 win over Texas Southern at Reed Arena. Hear from Coach Bucky McMillan, get highlights, player interviews and insight from the A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and Dr. John Thornton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 98-68 season-opening win over Northwestern State at Reed Arena. Hear from Coach Bucky McMillan, get highlights, player interviews and insight from the A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and Dr. John Thornton.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello Interactors,Fall is in full swing here in the northern hemisphere, which means it's time to turn our attention to economics and economic geography. Triggered by a recent podcast on the origins of capitalism, I thought I'd kick off by exploring this from a geography perspective.I trace how violence, dispossession, and racial hierarchy aren't simple externalities or accidents. They emerge out of a system that organized itself and then spread. Capitalism grew out of dispossession of land and human autonomy and became a dominant social and economic structure. It's rooted in violence that became virtuous and centuries later is locked-in. Or is it?EMERGING ENGLISH ENCLOSURESThe dominant and particular brand of capitalism in force today originates in England. Before English landlords and the state violently seized common lands back in the 1300s, economic life was embedded in what historian E.P. Thompson called “moral economies”.(1) These were systems of survival where collective responsibility was managed through custom, obligation, and shared access to resources. Similar systems existed elsewhere. Long before Europeans arrived at the shores of what is now called North America, Haudenosaunee longhouse economies were sophisticatedly organized around economies of reciprocity. Further south, Andean ayllu communities negotiated labor obligations and access to land was shared. West African systems featured land that belonged to communities and ancestors, not individuals.Back in medieval English villages, commons weren't charity, they were infrastructure. Anyone could graze animals or gather firewood. When harvests failed, there were fallbacks like hunting and gathering rights, seasonal labor sharing, and kin networks. As anthropologist Stephen Gudeman shows, these practices reflected cultures of mutual insurance aimed at collective resilience, not individual accumulation.(2)Then landlords, backed by state violence, destroyed this system to enrich themselves.From 1348-1349, the bubonic plague killed perhaps half of England's population. This created a labor shortage that gave surviving so-called peasants leverage. For the first time they could demand higher wages, refuse exploitative landlords, or move to find better conditions.The elite mobilized state violence to reverse this. In 1351 the state passed The Statute of Labourers — an attempt to freeze wages and restrict worker movement. This serves as an early signal that reverberates today. When property and people come in conflict, the state sides with property. Over the next two centuries, landlords steadily enclosed common lands, claiming shared space as private property. Peasants who resisted were evicted, sometimes killed.Initial conditions mattered enormously. England had a relatively weak monarchy that couldn't check landlord aggression like stronger European states did. It also had growing urban markets creating demand for food and wool and post-plague labor dynamics that made controlling land more profitable than extracting rents from secure peasants.As historian J.M. Neeson details, enclosure — fencing in private land — destroyed social infrastructure.(3) When access to common resources disappeared, so did the safety nets that enabled survival outside of market and labor competition. People simply lost the ability to graze a cow, gather fuel, glean grain, or even rely on neighbors' obligation to help.This created a feedback loop:Each turn made the pattern stronger. Understanding how this happens requires grasping how these complex systems shaped the very people who reproduced them.The landlords driving enclosure weren't simply greedy villains. Their sense of self, their understanding of what was right and proper, was constituted through relationships to other people like them, to their own opportunities, and to authorities who validated their actions. A landlord enclosing commons likely experienced this as “improvement”. They believed they were making the land productive while exercising newly issued property rights. Other landlords were doing it, parliament legalized it, and the economics of the time justified it. The very capacity to see alternatives was constrained by relational personal and social positions within an emerging capitalistic society.This doesn't excuse the violence or diminish responsibility. But it does reveal how systems reproduce themselves. This happens not primarily through individual evil but through relationships and feedback loops that constitute people's identities and sense of what's possible. The moral judgment remains stark. These were choices that enriched someone by destroying someone else's means of survival. But the choices were made by people whose very selfhood was being constructed by the system they were creating.Similarly, displaced peasants resisted in ways their social positions made possible. They rioted, appealed to historical customary rights, attempted to maintain the commons they relied on for centuries. Each turn of the spiral didn't just move resources, it remade people. Peasants' children, born into a world without commons, developed identities shaped by market dependence — renting their labor in exchange for money. What had been theft became, over generations, simply “how things are.”By the mid-16th century, England had something new. They'd created a system where most people owned no land, had no customary rights to subsistence, and had to compete in labor markets to survive. This was the essence of capitalism's emergence. It wasn't born out of markets (they existed everywhere for millennia) but as market dependence enforced through dispossession. Out of this emerged accumulated actions of actors whose awareness and available alternatives were themselves being shaped by the very system they were simultaneously shaping and sustaining.REPLICATING PATTERNS OF PLANTATIONSOnce capitalism emerged in England through violent enclosure, its spread wasn't automatic. Understanding how it became global requires distinguishing between wealth extraction (which existed under many systems) and capitalist social relations (which require specific conditions).Spain conquered vast American territories, devastating indigenous populations through disease, warfare, and forced labor. Spanish extraction from mines in the 16th century — like Potosí in today's Bolivia — were worked by enslaved indigenous and African peoples under conditions that killed them in staggering numbers. Meanwhile, Portugal developed Atlantic island sugar plantations using enslaved African labor. This expansion of Portuguese agriculture on Atlantic islands like Madeira and São Tomé became a blueprint for plantation economies in the Americas, particularly Brazil. The brutally efficient system perfected there for sugar production — relying on the forced labor of enslaved Africans — was directly transplanted across the ocean, leading to a massive increase in the scale and violence of the transatlantic slave trade.Both empires generated massive wealth from these practices. If colonial plunder caused capitalism, Spain and Portugal should have industrialized first. Instead, they stagnated. The wealth flowed to feudal monarchies who spent it on palaces, armies, and wars, not productive reinvestment. Both societies remained fundamentally feudal.England, with virtually no empire during its initial capitalist transformation, developed differently because it had undergone a different structural violence — enclosure of common land that created landless workers, wage dependence, and market competition spiraling into self-reinforcing patterns.But once those capitalist social relations existed, they became patterns that spread through violent imposition. These patterns destroyed existing economic systems and murdered millions.English expansion first began close to home. Ireland and Scotland experienced forced enclosures as English landlords exported the template — seize land, displace people, create private regimes, and force the suffering to work for you. This internal colonialism served as testing ground for techniques later deployed around the world.When English capitalism encountered the Caribbean — lands where indigenous peoples had developed complex agricultural systems and trade networks — the Spanish conquest had already devastated these populations. English merchants and settlers completed the destruction, seizing lands indigenous peoples had managed for millennia while expanding the brutal, enslaved-based labor models pioneered by the Spanish and Portuguese for mining and sugar production.The plantations English capitalists built operated differently than earlier Portuguese and Spanish systems. English plantation owners were capitalists, not feudal lords. But this was also not simply individual choice or moral character. They were operating within and being shaped by an emerging system of capitalist social relations. Here too they faced competitive pressures to increase output, reduce costs, and compete with other plantation owners. The system's logic — accumulate to accumulate more — emerged from relational dynamics between competing capitalists. The individual identities as successful plantation owners was constituted through their position within the competitive networks in which they coexisted.New location, same story. Even here this systemic shaping doesn't absolve individual responsibility for the horrors they perpetrated. Enslaved people were still kidnapped, brutalized, and worked to death. Indigenous peoples were still murdered and their lands still stolen. But understanding how the system shaped what seemed necessary or moral to those positioned to benefit helps explain how such horror could be so widespread and normalized.This normalization created new spirals:This pattern then replicated across even more geographies — Jamaica, Barbados, eventually the American South — each iteration destroying existing ways of life. As anthropologist Sidney Mintz showed, this created the first truly global capitalist commodity chain.(4) Sugar produced by enslaved Africans and indigenous peoples — on their stolen land — sweetened the tea for those English emerging factory workers — themselves recently dispossessed through enclosure.At the same time, it's worth calling attention, as Historians Walter Rodney, Guyanese, and Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, Malawian, have point out, that African societies weren't passive.(5,6) Some kingdoms initially engaged strategically by trading captives from rival groups and acquiring weapons. These choices are often judged harshly, but they were made by people facing threats to their very existence. They were working with frameworks developed over centuries that suddenly confronted an unprecedented system of extractive violence. Historians Linda Heywood and John Thornton show that African economic strength and political organization meant Africans often “forced Europeans to deal with them on their own terms” for centuries, even as the terms of engagement became increasingly constrained.(7) This moral complexity matters. These were real choices with devastating consequences, made by people whose capacity to perceive alternatives was constrained by their eventual oppressors amidst escalating violence by Europeans.Native American scholars have documented similar patterns of constrained agency in indigenous contexts. Historian Ned Blackhawk, Western Shoshone, shows how Native nations across North America made strategic choices — like forming alliances, adapting governance structures, and engaging in trade — all while navigating impossible pressures from colonial expansion.(8) Historian Jean O'Brien, White Earth Ojibwe, demonstrates how New England indigenous communities persisted and adapted even as settler narratives and violence worked to wipe them out of existence.(9) They were forced to make choices about land, identity, and survival within systems designed to eliminate them. These weren't failures of resistance but strategic adaptations made by people whose frameworks for understanding and practicing sovereignty, kinship, and territorial rights were being violently overwritten and overtaken by colonial capitalism.Europeans increasingly controlled these systems through superior military technology making resistance futile. Only when late 19th century industrial weapons were widely wielded — machine guns, munitions, and mechanisms manufactured through capitalism's own machinations — could Europeans decisively overwhelm resistance and complete the colonial carving of Africa, the Americas, and beyond.LOCKING-IN LASTING LOOPSOnce patterns spread and stabilize, they become increasingly difficult to change. Not because they're natural, but because they're actively maintained by those who benefit.Capitalism's expansion created geographic hierarchies that persist today: core regions that accumulate wealth and peripheral regions that get extracted from. England industrialized first through wealth stolen from colonies and labor dispossessed through enclosure. This gave English manufacturers advantages. Namely, they could sell finished goods globally while importing cheap raw materials. Colonies were forced at gunpoint to specialize in export commodities, making them dependent on manufactured imports. That dependence made it harder to develop their own industries. Once the loop closed it became enforced — to this day through institutions like the IMF and World Bank.Sociologists Marion Fourcade and Kieran Healy show how these hierarchies get naturalized through moral categories that shape how people — including those benefiting from and those harmed by the system — come to understand themselves and others.(10) Core regions are portrayed as “developed,” “modern,” “efficient.” Peripheral regions are called “backward,” “corrupt,” “informal.” These aren't just ideological justifications imposed from above but categories that constitute people's identities. They shape how investors see opportunities, how policy makers perceive problems, and how individuals understand their own worth.Meanwhile, property rights established through colonial theft get treated as legitimate. They are backed by international law and written by representatives of colonial powers as Indigenous land claims continue to get dismissed as economically backward. This doesn't happen through conscious conspiracies. It's because the frameworks through which “economic rationality” itself is understood and practiced were constructed through and for capitalist social relations. People socialized into these frameworks genuinely perceive capitalist property relations as more efficient, more rational. Their (our?) very capacity to see alternatives is constrained by identities formed within the system in which they (we?) exist.These patterns persist because they're profitable for those with power and because people with power were shaped by the very system that gives them power. Each advantage reinforces others. It then gets defended, often by people who genuinely believe they're defending rationality and efficiency. They (we?) fail to fathom how their (our?) frameworks for understanding economy were forged through forceful and violent subjugation.INTERRUPTING INTENSIFICATIONViewing capitalism's complex geographies shows its evolution is not natural or even inevitable. It emerged, and continues to evolve, as a result of shifting relationships and feedbacks at multiple scales. Recognizing this eventuality creates space for imagining and building more ethical derivatives or alternatives.If capitalism emerged from particular violent interactions between people in specific places, then different interactions could produce different systems. If patterns locked in through feedback loops that benefit some at others' expense, then interrupting those loops becomes possible.Even within capitalist nations, alternative arrangements have persisted or been fought for. Nordic countries and Scotland maintain “Everyman's Right” or “Freedom to Roam” laws. These are legal traditions allowing public access to private land for recreation, foraging, and camping. These represent partial commons that survived enclosure or were restored through political struggle, showing that private property needn't mean total exclusion. Even in countries that participate in capitalist economies. In late 19th century America, Henry George became one of the nation's most widely read public intellectuals. More people attended his funeral than Abraham Lincoln's. He argued that land value increases resulting from community development should be captured through land value taxes rather than enriching individual owners. His ideas inspired single-tax colonies, urban reform movements, and influenced progressive era policies. Farmers organized cooperatives and mutual aid societies, pooling resources and labor outside pure market competition. Urban communities established settlement houses, cooperative housing, and neighborhood commons. These weren't marginal experiments, they were popular movements showing that even within capitalism's heartland, people continuously organized alternatives based on shared access, collective benefit, and relationships of reciprocity rather than pure commodity exchange.Or, consider these current examples operating at different scales and locations:Community land trusts in cities like Burlington, Vermont remove properties from speculative markets. These trusts separate ownership of the land from the buildings on it, allowing the nonprofit land trust to retain ownership of the land while selling homes at affordable prices with resale restrictions. While they're trying to break the feedback loop where rising prices displace residents, gentrification and displacement continue in surrounding market-rate housing. This shows how alternatives require scale and time to fully interrupt established feedback loops.Zapatista autonomous municipalities in Chiapas, Mexico governed 300,000 people through indigenous forms of collective decision-making, refusing both state control and capitalist markets — surviving decades of Mexican government counterinsurgency backed by US military support. In 2023, after three decades of autonomy, the Zapatistas restructured into thousands of hyperlocal governments, characterizing the shift as deepening rather than retreating from their fundamental rejection of capitalist control.Brazil's Landless Workers Movement has won land titles for 350,000 families through occupations of unused land. These are legally expropriated under Brazil's constitutional requirement that land fulfill a social function. Organizing 2,000 cooperative settlements across 7.5 million hectares, this movement has become Latin America's largest social movement and Brazil's leading producer of organic food. They're building schools, health clinics, and cooperative enterprises based on agroecology and direct democracy.(11) Still, titled arable farmland in Brazil is highly concentrated into a minuscule percent of the overall population. Meanwhile, capitalist state structures continue favoring agribusiness and large landowners despite the movement's successes with organic food production.Indigenous land back movements across North America demand return of stolen territories as restoration of indigenous governance systems organized around relationships to land and other beings rather than ownership. Through the InterTribal Buffalo Council, 82 tribes are restoring buffalo herds. The Blackfeet Nation is establishing a 30,000-acre buffalo reserve that reconnects fragmented prairie ecosystems and restores buffalo migrations crossing the US-Canada border, reclaiming transnational governance systems that predate colonial boundaries.These aren't isolated utopian fantasies, and they're not perfect, but they're functioning alternatives, each attempting to interrupt capitalism's spirals at different points and places. Still, they face enormous opposition because for some reason, existing powerful systems that claim to embrace competition don't seem to like it much.Let's face it, other complex and functional economic systems existed before capitalism destroyed them. Commons-based systems, gift economies, reciprocal obligations organized around kinship and place were sophisticated solutions to survival. And extractive and exploitive capitalism violently replaced them. Most of all them. There are still pockets around the world where other economic geographies persist — including informal economies, mutual aid networks, cooperative enterprises, and indigenous governance systems.I recognize I've clearly over simplified what is a much more layered and complex evolution, and existing alternatives aren't always favorable nor foolproof. But neither is capitalism. There is no denying the dominant forms of capitalism of today emerged in English fields through violent enclosure of shared space. It then spread through transformation of existing extraction systems into engines of competitive accumulation. And it locked in through feedback loops that benefit core regions while extracting from peripheral ones.But it also took hold in hearts and habits. It's shaping how we understand ourselves, what seems possible, and what feels “normal.” We've learned to see accumulation as virtue, competition as natural, individual success as earned and poverty as personal failure. The very category of the autonomous ‘individual' — separate, self-made, solely responsible for their own outcomes — is itself a capitalist construction that obscures how all achievement and hardship emerge from relational webs of collective conditions. This belief doesn't just justify inequality, it reproduces it by generating the anxiety and shame that compel people to rent even more of their time and labor to capitalism. Pausing, resting, healing, caring for others, or resisting continue exploitation marks them as haven chosen their own ruin — regardless of their circumstance or relative position within our collective webs. These aren't just ideologies imposed from above but the makings of identity itself for all of us socialized within capitalism. A financial analyst optimizing returns, a policy maker promoting market efficiency, an entrepreneur celebrating “self-made” innovation — these aren't necessarily cynical actors. They're often people whose very sense of self has been shaped by a system they feel compelled to reproduce. After all, the system rewards individualism — even when it's toxins poison the collective web — including the web of life.Besides, if capitalism persists only through the conscious choices of so-called evil people, then exposing their villainy should be sufficient. Right? The law is there to protect innocent people from evil-doers. Right? Not if it persists through feedback loops that shape the identities, perceptions, and moral frameworks of everyone within it — including or especially those who benefit most or have the most to lose. It seems change requires not just moral condemnation but transformation of the relationships and systems that constitute our very selves. After all, anyone participating is complicit at some level. And what choice is there? For a socio-economic political system that celebrates freedom of choice, it offers little.To challenge a form of capitalism that can create wealth and prosperity but also unhealthy precarity isn't just to oppose policies or demand redistribution, and it isn't simply to condemn those who benefit from it as moral failures. It's to recognize that the interactions between people and places that created this system through violence could create other systems through different choices. Making those different choices requires recognizing and reconstructing the very identities, relationships, and frameworks through which we understand ourselves and what's possible. Perhaps even revealing a different form of capitalism that cares.But it seems we'd need new patterns to be discussed and debated by the very people who keep these patterns going. We're talking about rebuilding economic geographies based on mutual respect, shared responsibility, and a deep connection to our communities. To each other. This rebuilding needs to go beyond just changing institutions, it has to change the very people those institutions have shaped.As fall deepens and we watch leaves and seeds spiral down, notice how each follows a path predetermined by its inherited form. Maple seeds spin like helicopters — their propeller wings evolved over millennia to slow descent and scatter offspring far from competition. Their form has been fashioned by evolutionary forces beyond any individual seed's control, shaped by gusts and gravity in environments filled with a mix of competition and cooperation — coopetition. Then reflect on this fundamental difference: Unlike seeds locked into their descent, we humans can collectively craft new conditions, consciously charting courses that climb, curl, cascade, or crash.ReferencesChibber, V., & Nashek, M. (Hosts). (2025, September 24). The origins of capitalism. [Audio podcast episode]. In Confronting Capitalism. Jacobin Radio.1. Thompson, E. P. (1971). The moral economy of the English crowd in the eighteenth century. Past & Present, 50(1), 76–136.2. Gudeman, S. (2016). Anthropology and economy. Cambridge University Press.3. Neeson, J. M. (1996). Commoners: Common right, enclosure and social change in England, 1700–1820. Cambridge University Press.4. Mintz, S. W. (1985). Sweetness and power: The place of sugar in modern history. Viking Penguin.5. Rodney, W. (1972). How Europe underdeveloped Africa. Bogle-L'Ouverture.6. Zeleza, P. T. (1997). A modern economic history of Africa: The nineteenth century (Vol. 1). East African Publishers.7. Heywood, L. M., & Thornton, J. K. (2007). Central Africans, Atlantic creoles, and the foundation of the Americas, 1585-1660. Cambridge University Press.8. Blackhawk, N. (2023). The rediscovery of America: Native peoples and the unmaking of US history. Yale University Press.9. OBrien, J. M. (2010). Firsting and lasting: Writing Indians out of existence in New England. U of Minnesota Press.10. Fourcade, M., & Healy, K. (2017). Seeing like a market. Socio-Economic Review, 15(1), 9–29.11. Carter, M. (Ed.). (2015). Challenging social inequality: The landless rural workers movement and agrarian reform in Brazil. Duke University Press. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

The actor Richard Armitage refuses to be pigeon-holed. He first made a national impact as the mill-owner John Thornton in the BBC adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South. Audiences around the world know him as Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson. He's played a serial killer in Hannibal, a spy in Spooks, and has starred in four Harlan Coben thrillers on Netflix. He's also written thrillers: the most recent is The Cut, which examines childhood trauma and the dangers of buried secrets - and also draws on his own musical experiences, because the main character, like Richard, plays the cello. His choices include works by Arvo Part, Mahler, Rameau, and Gluck. Presenter Michael Berkeley Producer Clare Walker

This week on the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Podcast we're bringing you Part Two of the 2025 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame Luncheon, a celebration of legendary names and unforgettable stories from Texas college sports. Hear from: Kirk Dressendorfer — three-time All-Southwest Conference pitcher for the Texas Longhorns, College Baseball Hall of Famer, and one of UT's all-time greats. Jamie Dixon — former TCU basketball standout and current Horned Frogs head coach, reflecting on his playing days and building a winning program back at his alma mater. Dr. John Thornton — longtime Texas A&M player, coach, and administrator whose leadership shaped generations of Aggies. Lloyd Hill — Texas Tech's first-ever 1,000-yard receiver and one of the most electric playmakers in Red Raider history. It's a can't-miss episode full of career-defining moments, behind-the-scenes stories, and what it means to join the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you build Brand Advocacy in punchlines?John Thornton thinks so. Kind of.Verity sits down with Surreal's Senior Creative (and ex-Innocent wordsmith) to break down how brand voice becomes a business asset, how humour fuels loyalty, and why you should definitely check your QR codes before a campaign launch.This isn't another chat about tone of voice. It's a behind-the-scenes on…The truth about "funny" copy that drives action.What most brands misunderstand about distinctiveness.The forgotten value of comments, not campaigns.Why authenticity is less about saying the right thing, and more about knowing your place (and being flexible on your fonts).John shares the good, the bad, and the copy & collaborations that helped Surreal drive major awareness. Innocent, too. Whether you're a brand builder, copywriter or just here for the laughs, there's no fluff; just real talk from someone who knows how to make cereal & smoothies go viral.Turn it up to learn:How to Create Copy that Converts, Sans-Corporate Feel: When the tone's too polished, people scroll past. When it's too offbeat, they don't trust you. John shares how to strike the balance – writing copy that's confident, irreverent, and still converts when it counts.The One Test John Uses to Decide if a Risky Idea is Actually Risky: If you want to get bold work signed off, use John's litmus test: “What would the Daily Mail headline be?” If it's not scandal-worthy, it's probably just brave. Let's break down how to push boundaries without blowing up trust, or approval chains.Why People Love Brands that Hire the “Idiot on Twitter”: It's not about polish, it's about presence. John explains why fast, scrappy, weirdly human replies build more loyalty than a year's worth of branded templates. And why the best moments don't need strategy decks; just someone funny with a login.The Difference Between Going Viral and Building Something That Lasts: Viral posts spike and fade. Advocacy sticks around. Together, John & Verity unpack how to turn attention into affinity, using humour and product to build content people choose to share – long after the algorithm moves on.Listen. Laugh a bit. Rethink your brand copy.Chapters:03:10 – Meet John Thornton07:00 – Why Self-Awareness Beats Tone Guidelines09:10 – Innocent's Process (and Freedom to Fail)11:00 – Writing to Stand Out, Not Just Be Funny12:50 – A Star Wars CV & Other Power Moves14:10 – The Best Campaigns Are Barely Planned15:40 – Defending ‘Vanity' Metrics16:30 – The Baked Bean Smoothie ft. Heinz18:50 – Fonts, Risk & The Daily Mail Test22:20 – Why Surreal Hides Its Humans29:50 – Product Posts That Actually Get Shared31:50 – Advocacy Is a Long Game36:00 – Turning a Fail Into a Fan Moment39:00 – The LoveHoney Collab ExplainedRate & review Building Brand Advocacy:Apple PodcastsSpotifyConnect with John:On John's LinkedInOn Surreal's LinkedInVia Surreal's Website 

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Reading I - Prv 8:22-31 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading II - Rom 5:1-5 Gospel - Jn 16:12-15

Second Sunday of Easter/Sunday of Divine Mercy Reading I - Acts 5:12-16 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Reading II - Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19 Gospel - John 20:19-31 We had some technical difficulties causing out of order homilies.  Sorry for any inconvenience.

It's hour number two of TexAgs Live! Chip Patterson joins the show to talk about the NIL House settlement and the upcoming football season. Then, Dr. John Thornton comes in to talk about Aggie basketball. 

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingIn this episode, Matt Fanslow dives into listener-submitted questions, covering a wide range of automotive diagnostic and repair topics. From personal influences in the industry to technical advice on exhaust gas analyzers, catalytic converter testing, and ADAS calibrations, Matt shares his insights and expertise.1. Who Do You Try to Emulate?Matt reflects on the mentors and industry leaders who have shaped his approach to diagnostics and repair.TV Doctors vs. Real Mentors: While he jokes about emulating fictional doctors like Hawkeye Pierce, Gregory House, and Perry Cox, Matt credits real-world experts like John Thornton, Randy Burkholder, Jim Kemper, Matthew Ragsdale, Harvey Chan, and John Riegel for their influence.The Value of Deep Research: Matt highlights the importance of studying SAE documents, technical manuals, and foundational books like Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals by John B. Heywood.Thought Leaders in the Industry: He also mentions Jim Wilson (ScanShare.io), Scott Manna, and others for their diagnostic methodologies and problem-solving approaches.Takeaway: Success in automotive diagnostics comes from continuous learning, leveraging industry resources, and adopting best practices from experienced professionals.2. Exhaust Gas Analyzers – What to Look For?A listener asks about choosing the right exhaust gas analyzer for their shop. Matt breaks down the key features:PC/Android Interface: Essential for graphing gas readings (lambda, air-fuel ratio) over time.Portability: Needed for on-road testing to monitor performance under real driving conditions.Fast Sample Times: Look for analyzers with low transfer delays (under 5 seconds) for accurate real-time data.Cost Consideration: Expect to invest 5,000–5,000–7,000+ for a quality unit. Takeaway: A good exhaust gas analyzer should provide real-time data logging, lambda calculations, and portability for effective diagnostics.3. Testing Catalytic Converters – Temperature vs. PCM DiagnosticsA student questions the validity of using infrared thermometers to test catalytic converters after hearing conflicting advice.PCM Algorithms Are Superior: Modern vehicles use complex oxygen storage calculations—far more accurate than manual temperature checks.Why Temperature Testing Falls Short:A "bad" cat might still pass a temp test.A "good" cat might fail due to external factors (exhaust leaks, sensor issues).Best Practice: Trust OBD-II diagnostics, fuel control verification, and factory procedures over manual methods.Takeaway: Always verify fuel control, exhaust integrity, and PCM data before condemning a catalytic converter.4. ADAS Calibrations – Troubleshooting Static Windshield Camera IssuesA technician struggles with static calibrations for windshield-mounted cameras. Matt offers troubleshooting tips:Check the Windshield Glass: Aftermarket glass is a common culprit for calibration failures.Lighting Conditions:Too much LED glare? Try diffusers or dimming shop lights.Use shipping blankets to reduce reflections on the hood/dash.Target Placement: Ensure the target is positioned per OEM specs—avoid background interference.RTFM (Read the Factory Manual): Always follow OEM procedures for target setup.Takeaway: Calibration issues often stem from glass quality, lighting, or incorrect target alignment—double-check these factors first.Listener Q&A Submission: Have a question for Matt? Email: MattFanslowPodcast@gmail.comContact...

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech TrainingIn this episode, Matt Fanslow dives into listener-submitted questions, covering a wide range of automotive diagnostic and repair topics. From personal influences in the industry to technical advice on exhaust gas analyzers, catalytic converter testing, and ADAS calibrations, Matt shares his insights and expertise.1. Who Do You Try to Emulate?Matt reflects on the mentors and industry leaders who have shaped his approach to diagnostics and repair.TV Doctors vs. Real Mentors: While he jokes about emulating fictional doctors like Hawkeye Pierce, Gregory House, and Perry Cox, Matt credits real-world experts like John Thornton, Randy Burkholder, Jim Kemper, Matthew Ragsdale, Harvey Chan, and John Riegel for their influence.The Value of Deep Research: Matt highlights the importance of studying SAE documents, technical manuals, and foundational books like Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals by John B. Heywood.Thought Leaders in the Industry: He also mentions Jim Wilson (ScanShare.io), Scott Manna, and others for their diagnostic methodologies and problem-solving approaches.Takeaway: Success in automotive diagnostics comes from continuous learning, leveraging industry resources, and adopting best practices from experienced professionals.2. Exhaust Gas Analyzers – What to Look For?A listener asks about choosing the right exhaust gas analyzer for their shop. Matt breaks down the key features:PC/Android Interface: Essential for graphing gas readings (lambda, air-fuel ratio) over time.Portability: Needed for on-road testing to monitor performance under real driving conditions.Fast Sample Times: Look for analyzers with low transfer delays (under 5 seconds) for accurate real-time data.Cost Consideration: Expect to invest 5,000–5,000–7,000+ for a quality unit. Takeaway: A good exhaust gas analyzer should provide real-time data logging, lambda calculations, and portability for effective diagnostics.3. Testing Catalytic Converters – Temperature vs. PCM DiagnosticsA student questions the validity of using infrared thermometers to test catalytic converters after hearing conflicting advice.PCM Algorithms Are Superior: Modern vehicles use complex oxygen storage calculations—far more accurate than manual temperature checks.Why Temperature Testing Falls Short:A "bad" cat might still pass a temp test.A "good" cat might fail due to external factors (exhaust leaks, sensor issues).Best Practice: Trust OBD-II diagnostics, fuel control verification, and factory procedures over manual methods.Takeaway: Always verify fuel control, exhaust integrity, and PCM data before condemning a catalytic converter.4. ADAS Calibrations – Troubleshooting Static Windshield Camera IssuesA technician struggles with static calibrations for windshield-mounted cameras. Matt offers troubleshooting tips:Check the Windshield Glass: Aftermarket glass is a common culprit for calibration failures.Lighting Conditions:Too much LED glare? Try diffusers or dimming shop lights.Use shipping blankets to reduce reflections on the hood/dash.Target Placement: Ensure the target is positioned per OEM specs—avoid background interference.RTFM (Read the Factory Manual): Always follow OEM procedures for target setup.Takeaway: Calibration issues often stem from glass quality, lighting, or incorrect target alignment—double-check these factors first.Listener Q&A Submission: Have a question for Matt? Email: MattFanslowPodcast@gmail.comContact...

In North and South (1855), Margaret Hale is uprooted from her sleepy New Forest town and must adapt to life in the industrial north. Through her relationships with mill workers and a slow-burn romance with the self-made capitalist John Thornton, she is forced to reassess her assumptions about justice and propriety. At the heart of the novel are a series of righteous rebels: striking workers, mutinous naval officers and religious dissenters.Dinah Birch joins Clare Bucknell to discuss Gaskell's rich study of obedience and authority. They explore the Unitarian undercurrent in her work, her eye for domestic and industrial detail, and how her subtle handling of perspective serves her great theme: mutual understanding.Non-subscribers will only hear an extract from this episode. To listen to the full episode, and all our other Close Readings series, subscribe:Directly in Apple Podcasts: https://lrb.me/applecrnaIn other podcast apps: https://lrb.me/closereadingsnaRead more in the LRB:Dinah Birch: The Unwritten Fiction of Dead Brothershttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v19/n19/dinah-birch/the-unwritten-fiction-of-dead-brothersRosemarie Bodenheimer: Secret-keepinghttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v29/n16/rosemarie-bodenheimer/secret-keepingJohn Bayley: Mrs Ghttps://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v15/n05/john-bayley/mrs-g Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Thornton joins Tomi and I on the show this week! John is going to share with  us his start in the automotive industry and instructing world. Also his process for documentation in the field, how that develops into class material, and much more!!Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- STmobilediag@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/       

Dan and Ellen talk with John Mooney, the founder of NJ Spotlight News, a digital nonprofit that's part of NJ PBS, the state's public broadcasting network. Mooney, who covered education for The Star-Ledger in Newark, took a buyout in 2008, put together a business plan, and launched their site in 2010 under the auspices of the nonprofit Community Foundation of New Jersey.  While Spotlight was making a mark journalistically, it wasn't breaking even, and its sponsor, the Community Foundation, was getting impatient. After extensive talks, Mooney affiliated with NJ PBS. The name changed to NJ Spotlight News, and the merger means true collaboration between the newsrooms. Both the broadcast and digital sides take part in news meetings. (In a previous podcast, Northeastern University professor and TV journalist Mike Beaudet discussed his initiative aimed at reinventing TV news for a vertical video age.)  As Dan wrote in "What Works in Community News," the story of NJ PBS and NJ Spotlight News suggests that public broadcasting can play a role in bolstering coverage of regional and statewide news. It's a question of bringing together two different newsroom cultures. There's also a Yo-Yo Ma angle! Ellen has a Quick Take about the death of John Thornton, a venture capitalist who helped launch The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit newsroom in Austin, in 2009. He also was a founder of the American Journalism Project, which supports local digital newsrooms around the country. Thornton, who had struggled with mental health issues, took his own life. He was 59. Dan has a Quick Take about our webinar on “The Ethics of Nonprofit News,” which was held the evening of April 3. Panelists gave great advice about what board members and donors need to know, and the video can be found on the website, whatworks.news. 

In a space where failure is hidden from a wider audience, Surreal embrace the imperfect. A challenger brand within the staid world of cereal marketing, Surreal have emerged as a distinct voice. John Thornton, Senior creative at Surreal breaks down the process of embracing your marketing bluffs and peeling back the veneer of the social economy.  

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech NAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/The Aftermarket Radio NetworkRemarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech NAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/The Aftermarket Radio NetworkRemarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.

What happens when you combine a cereal brand, surreal humour, and a copywriter who isn't afraid to admit when he's just “crapped something out”? You get one of the most delightfully strange and insightful hours of marketing chat you'll ever hear.In this episode, we're joined by John Thornton, the creative mind behind Surreal's surreal tone of voice (and ex-Innocent word-wrangler). We chat about:Finding your brand's voice—even if it's a bit unhingedWhy humour, honesty, and even typos can win hearts (and views)How to stay weird and do your job as a marketerIt's honest. It's smart. It's surreal in the best possible way. Come for the laughs, stay for the strategy.

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Show Notes:Introduction & Sponsor MessageSponsored by NAPA AutoTech Training – Helping shops turn general technicians into profitable team members.Matt introduces John Thornton, a highly respected instructor and presenter in the automotive industry.Early Days & MentorshipMatt and John reminisce about their first meeting in January 2020 at a training event in Minneapolis.John's early influence through his Underhood Service Magazine columns, which shaped Matt's diagnostic approach.Key articles that impacted Matt:Trigger Modes (Auto vs. Normal/Lab)In-Cylinder Pressure Testing (using a Fluke PV-350 transducer)Current Probe Diagnostics (Fluke ADI-110S)Diagnostic AwakeningsJohn's guidance helped Matt diagnose a shorting fuel injector on a 1987 Chrysler Conquest Turbo, leading to a deeper understanding of inductive kick.Importance of post-repair testing to solidify learning.Documentation & Knowledge SharingJohn's method of annotating wiring diagrams and keeping physical file cabinets for quick reference.Transition from paper-based documentation to digital tools (e.g., PicoScope's annotation features).Evolution of Service InformationFrom Chilton/Motor manuals to Mitchell on Demand (disc-based) to modern OEM online portals (Toyota, Chrysler, BMW).The power of hyperlinked wiring diagrams and 3D connector views in OEM service info.Training & Public SpeakingJohn's philosophy on preparation: Rehearsing presentations multiple times to ensure smooth delivery.Handling technical difficulties (e.g., projector failures) by staying adaptable.Encouraging techs to share knowledge through platforms like Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo.Teaser for Part 2Next episode dives deeper into CAN bus diagnostics, multiair systems, and more training insights.Key Takeaways:Diagnostic growth comes from post-repair analysis and documentation.Service information has evolved dramatically—OEM portals now offer unparalleled detail.Effective training requires relentless preparation and adaptability.Listen to Part 2 next week for more insights!Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech NAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on...

Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech Show Notes:Introduction & Sponsor MessageSponsored by NAPA AutoTech Training – Helping shops turn general technicians into profitable team members.Matt introduces John Thornton, a highly respected instructor and presenter in the automotive industry.Early Days & MentorshipMatt and John reminisce about their first meeting in January 2020 at a training event in Minneapolis.John's early influence through his Underhood Service Magazine columns, which shaped Matt's diagnostic approach.Key articles that impacted Matt:Trigger Modes (Auto vs. Normal/Lab)In-Cylinder Pressure Testing (using a Fluke PV-350 transducer)Current Probe Diagnostics (Fluke ADI-110S)Diagnostic AwakeningsJohn's guidance helped Matt diagnose a shorting fuel injector on a 1987 Chrysler Conquest Turbo, leading to a deeper understanding of inductive kick.Importance of post-repair testing to solidify learning.Documentation & Knowledge SharingJohn's method of annotating wiring diagrams and keeping physical file cabinets for quick reference.Transition from paper-based documentation to digital tools (e.g., PicoScope's annotation features).Evolution of Service InformationFrom Chilton/Motor manuals to Mitchell on Demand (disc-based) to modern OEM online portals (Toyota, Chrysler, BMW).The power of hyperlinked wiring diagrams and 3D connector views in OEM service info.Training & Public SpeakingJohn's philosophy on preparation: Rehearsing presentations multiple times to ensure smooth delivery.Handling technical difficulties (e.g., projector failures) by staying adaptable.Encouraging techs to share knowledge through platforms like Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo.Teaser for Part 2Next episode dives deeper into CAN bus diagnostics, multiair systems, and more training insights.Key Takeaways:Diagnostic growth comes from post-repair analysis and documentation.Service information has evolved dramatically—OEM portals now offer unparalleled detail.Effective training requires relentless preparation and adaptability.Listen to Part 2 next week for more insights!Thanks to our Partner, NAPA Autotech NAPA Autotech's team of ASE Master Certified Instructors are conducting over 1,200 classes covering 28 automotive topics. To see a selection, go to napaautotech.com for more details.Contact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube Channel The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on...

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Elon Musk's image as a supervillian appears to have contributed to a Democratic win in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race yesterday: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/us/politics/wisconsin-supreme-court-crawford-schimel.html...Musk's expensive failure is a "jolt of momentum for Democrats": https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/02/what-we-learned-from-the-first-big-test-of-the-trump-musk-era-00264812Ted Cruz considered pulling a fire alarm in the Senate yesterday to stop Cory Booker's record-setting speech: https://www.chron.com/politics/article/cory-booker-filibuster-cruz-20253269.php...Senator Booker, after "72 days in which Democrats have appeared lame and leaderless...stood up and did something": https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/02/senator-cory-booker-takes-a-stand-speech-donald-trump-25-hoursConcern persists that two bills at the Lege, designed to protect doctors from legal trouble over using abortion when medically necessary, might also expose pregnant Texans seeking abortions to charges of murder: https://www.chron.com/news/article/abortion-ban-texas-bill-20245956.phpThe West Texas measles outbreak has spread to Erath and Brown Counties in central Texas and has hit a case count of 422: https://abc13.com/post/texas-measles-outbreak-grows-422-cases-spreading-erath-brown-counties-states-central-region/16116517/...Meanwhile federal funding cuts have forced the cancellation of over 50 measles vaccination clinics in Dallas County: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/texas-measles-outbreak-dallas-vaccines-hhs-funding-cuts-rcna199144Our condolences to our friends at the Texas Tribune, who have lost their founder John Thornton at 59: https://www.texastribune.org/2025/04/01/john-thornton-texas-tribune-founder/

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 91-79 loss to Michigan in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (approx 19:30) Following the postgame show hear the Aggies' postgame press conference in Ball Arena. (air date March 22, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 80-71 win over Yale in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Hear from Pharrel Payne, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (approx 24:30) Following the postgame show hear the Aggies' postgame press conference in Ball Arena. (air date March 20, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 94-89 double overtime loss to Texas at the SEC Tournament. Get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date March 13, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 66-52 win over LSU in Baton Rouge. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams and Wade Taylor IV, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date March 8, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 83-72 win over Auburn at Reed Arena. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date March 4, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 86-84 loss to Vanderbilt at Reed Arena. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date February 26, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the third and final hour of TexAgs Live! We start off by Pounding the Rock with Luke Evangelist, discussing all the latest in Aggie basketball. Then we talk with Blaine Anderson about Aggie swimming & diving. Finally, Dr. John Thornton joins the show to talk about a disappointing weekend of Aggie basketball. 

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 70-54 loss to Mississippi State in Starkville. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date February 18, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 69-53 win over Georgia at Reed Arena. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date February 11, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 67-64 win over Missouri in Columbia. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date February 8, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 76-72 win over South Carolina in Columbia. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date February 1, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 75-68 win over Oklahoma at Reed Arena. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date January 28, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 70-69 loss to Texas in Austin. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date January 25, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's xxxxxxx Ole Miss in Oxford. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date January 22, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 68-57 win over LSU at Reed Arena. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date January 18, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Money—it's everywhere, yet rarely talked about in depth, especially from a biblical perspective. Did you know that nearly half of Jesus' parables address money? In this powerful episode, Dr. John Thornton, CPA and author of Jesus' Terrible Financial Advice, joins Davies Owens to explore how we can guide our children to become wise stewards, intentional contributors, and thoughtful managers of their resources.From practical tips like creating family giving habits to fostering humility and gratitude, this episode equips parents with the tools to raise children who thrive in a consumer-driven culture. Don't miss this life-changing conversation about faith, finances, and forming lifelong values.Special Thanks to our partners who make BaseCamp Live possible:ZipCastWilson Hill AcademyClassic Learning TestGordon CollegeClassical Academic PressLife Architects CoachingLight Phone Stay tuned for more enlightening discussions on classical Christian education, and join us next time on BaseCamp Live! Remember to subscribe, leave us a review, and reach out to us at info@basecamplive.comDon't forget to visit basecamplive.com for more info and past episodes.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 81-69 loss at Kentucky. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date January 14, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 94-88 loss to Alabama at Reed Arena. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date January 11, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 80-78 win over Oklahoma in Norman. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date January 8, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's hour number two of TexAgs Live! Tom Hart calls into the show to talk about Aggie basketball and college football playoffs. Then, Dr. John Thornton joins to share his thoughts on Aggie hoops. 

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 80-60 win over Texas at Reed Arena. Get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date January 4, 2025)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Reading I - 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28 Responsorial Psalm  - Ps 84 Reading II - Jn 3:1-2, 21-24 Gospel - Lk 2:41-52

SEC basketball is here, and the Aggies get underway with a big one--the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown--as the Texas Longhorns come to a sold-out Reed Arena Saturday night. The broadcast team of Andrew Monaco and Dr. John Thornton break down the start of the season and what's ahead of A&M in conference play on this special edition of Studio 12.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 92-54 win over ACU at Reed Arena. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Matt Simon and John Thornton. (air date December 28, 2024)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 70-66 win over Purdue at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date December 14, 2024)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 72-67 win over Texas Tech at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date December 8, 2024)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 57-44 win over Wake Forest at Reed Arena. Hear from head coach Buzz Williams, get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Andrew Monaco and John Thornton. (air date December 3, 2024)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The St. Joseph Health Postgame Show following Texas A&M's 81-77 win over Rutgers in Las Vegas. Get highlights, analysis, scores and much more from the Texas A&M Sports Network team of Todd Kalas and John Thornton. (air date November 30, 2024)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.