Podcast appearances and mentions of Jordan Williams

This month we have a first time contribution from Daenton based DJ and producer, Jordan Williams! Here's what Jordan has to say about his mix: "For this mix I included a mix of tracks from the Rigatoni label and some of my other favorite labels such as Juke Bounce Werk, Scientific Wax, Future Retro and AKO Beats, to name a few. There's also a few unreleased, forthcoming Rigatoni tunes from Ruffie, Opius and BC Rydah. A couple of those unreleased tracks will be coming out on vinyl in the next few months (Summer/Fall 2025)!"  Be sure to like, comment (in itunes please!), SUBSCRIBE, download, and most importantly, enjoy! -Fropsi   FIND JORDAN WILLIAMS ONLINE: Bandcamp: rigatonilabel.bandcamp.com Instagram: @jordanrigatoni SoundCloud: Rigatoni https://on.soundcloud.com/9pTzu1q674Q7jET20O

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Christchurch school kids are advocating to change the name of Rolleston Ave because of William Rolleston's involvement in leading the deadly invasion of Parihaka in Taranaki. Is there a case for a name change or should we refrain from erasing history? GPs will soon be able to diagnose ADHD - do we approve of this change or are we worried about people abusing this? Should the Government bring in rate caps for councils? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Groundswell is calling on the Government to pull New Zealand out of the Paris Agreement. Do we see ourselves leaving - or will the agreement fall apart on its own? Biotechnology company 23andMe is being taken to court by multiple US states over plans to auction off customers' personal genetic information without their consent. Have we ever done one of these tests? What would happen if this data got sold? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest 1News/Verian poll has both National and Labour down, while an RNZ-Reid poll done in the same week has National down and Labour up, and a Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll had both up. You see the same with overlapping polls by different agencies showing significantly different results in preferred Prime Minister. So why are polls done this far out from an election? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government's latest OCR update was delivered this afternoon - what did we think of it? Are we getting dangerously close to 'stagflation' territory? Should we stop contributing so much to MPs' KiwiSavers? Movie theatres are seeing a revenue decline - do you still go to the movies? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week after the government announced it would halve its annual contribution to the KiwiSaver of taxpayers, it's been revealed MPs may be receiving up to 20 percent contributions to their superannuation schemes. Taxpayers' Union executive director Jordan WIlliams spoke to Corin Dann.

The Taxpayers' Union has slammed Budget 2025 as a waste of time and hype and says the Finance Minister has failed in her promise to deliver a growth budget. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke to Corin Dann.

The Taxpayers' Union says this year's Budget must get the books back in the black, cut wasteful spending, and kickstart productivity with bold policy changes. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke to Corin Dann.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! It's day two of the pay equity saga - what do we make of all this? Has the Government mishandled this? Was it a bad call to rush the law through the way it has? Should they admit they're just doing it for the money? Should we take Donald Trump seriously when he floats ideas like making Canada the 51st state? How much attention should we give statements like these? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame, host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Labour wants Chris Luxon to tell Winston Peters to back off after the latter had a fiery interview on RNZ this morning - and his threat to cut RNZ's funding off. Was he right? Was it appropriate? New Zealand is pledging more money and support for Ukraine - do we agree with this move? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BBQ Pit Bros was established in 2021 by head Pit Master Jordan Williams with Co-Pitmaster Richard Smith. Jordan is an Air Force Veteran with passion for competition BBQ. We are a backyard competition team that travels around the Midwest to compete in Iowa Barbecue Society, Minnesota Barbecue Society, and Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned events. We have placed and competed in multiple competitions throughout the 3, going on 4 years we have been competing. Last year we won Iowa Barbecue Society Backyard Team of the Year. We took 1st place Chicken and 1st place Ribs. We also placed 18th overall in the KCBS Backyard Team of the Year and 14th place Turkey smoke team of the year.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! One Gisborne District Councillor has copped some backlash once it was revealed they attended just 41 percent of meetings since October. Should attendance for councillors and MPs be mandatory? After today's big reading - the Treaty Principles Bill is officially dead. Was it worth all the debate and discussion and fuss? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! World Athletics will introduce DNA tests for female track and field athletes to prove their sex. What do we make of that? Should the Olympics follow suit? Tauranga Council's coffee bill is sparking criticism - is it outrageous to have a nice coffee machine in the workplace? Green MP Tamatha Paul is under fire over her criticisms of police - what do we think of this? Were her comments out of line? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show... The government’s cost-cutting on school lunches has backfired - suppliers are collapsing, and kids are tossing their meals. Is this their biggest failure yet? Time to call it quits or start over? David Seymour’s lunch policy is in shambles. Are we wasting taxpayer money, or is the outrage overblown? Jordan Williams joins me to break it all down. And some Letters to the Editor! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.html Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Tonight on The Huddle, AUT chancellor Rob Campbell and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Is it time to change how we vote in local elections? Kiwi mayors are pushing for an end to postal voting? Do we think we need a change? The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is warning that the changes to the free bowel screening programme aren't based on good evidence - and put Māori and Pacific lives at risk. What do we make of this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon is playing down the Taxpayers' Union's latest Curia political poll that shows both he and his coalition losing support. Taxpayers Union executive director and co-founder Jordan Williams spoke to Corin Dann.

Another poll is showing a clear drop in support for the coalition Government - and some are wondering if it's cause for concern. The newest Taxpayers Union-Curia Poll has Labour on 34.1 percent, and National on 33.6 percent - and Hipkins in the lead for preferred Prime Minister. ACT has fallen 2.3 points to 7.7, and New Zealand First is just above the threshold on 5.1 percent. Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union says the Government should be concerned about losing favour with voters. "We are now only 18 months away from Christopher Luxon having to go to the public to ask that fundamental question - do you feel better off than three years ago? Right now, that answer is no." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more! The Government is looking to make changes in regards to citizen's arrests, meaning businesses could potentially have the freedom to restrain offenders to cut down on shoplifting and retail crime. Do we think these changes are necessary? The Greens have delivered their annual State of the Planet address, saying the Government's pandering to privatisation in its search for economic growth. Do we agree with the points they made? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More calls for Destiny Church to be struck off the charities list and lose their tax deductibility status; but as the conversation around charity status goes on, questions are being raised on whether other organisations should lose their status. Sanitarium is just one of the giants that are tax exempt in New Zealand, and with more than 28,000 registered charities with an annual income of over $21 billion, a change would bring the country an influx of cash. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The OCR was slashed again by 50 basis points - what does this mean for the economy and the cost of living? Do we think more cuts are the way to go? The Consumer Guarantees Act (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill is set to have its first reading in Parliament tonight. Should the Government pass this law? Will this make products better for consumers? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Auckland Councillor Richard Hills and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Kāinga Ora has unveiled their tougher new approach to address rent debt. Is this move justified - or a step too far? Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick brought some lunchboxes into the House and challenged Prime Minister Luxon to eat one after claims they were inedible. What do we make of this? There's concern in Tauranga, with many residents saying mayor Mahe Drysdale should move from Cambridge to the city. Drysdale says it's been difficult finding a house in their preferred school zone - do we think he needs to move? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both the 1News-Verian and the Taxpayers' Union-Curia new political polls have the parliamentary centre-left now narrowly ahead of its rivals. Taxpayers' Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke to Corin Dann.

Today on the show... School lunches are in shambles. From a downgrade of quality to labour MPs calling themselves out... it's been a strange few days! Jordan Williams, co-founder of the Tax Payers Union joins me to discuss it all. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.html Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Today on the show... Today I have gathered a panel of experts to discuss all things politics for 2025. I'm joined by: Former Labour Party activist, Shane Te Pou NZ Herald Columnist, Matthew Hooton And Executive Director of the Tax Payers Union, Jordan Williams Also, an email from a listener brings up three interesting points for my 3 Questions And finally a Slam Dunc on the potential of a new waterfront stadium in Auckland. Is it a good option? Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.html Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Slam Dunc from S4 Episode 2: A Panel Episode: Shane Te Pou, Matthew Hooton and Jordan Williams. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Z_Mulj34n8Y PLUS… New episodes 7pm weekdays! Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.html Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcast TikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Auckland City Councillor Richard Hills joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Herald's written a list of the pickiest and most peculiar advertising complaints of 2024 - what do we make of these? Have we turned into a nation of humourless whiners? It's a big day for the US as Donald Trump returns to the Oval Office for his second term - and he's not wasting any time, having signed off on a number of executive orders on day one. What do we make of all this? It's a tough market for job hunters - what do we recommend Kiwi job-seekers do? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Cabinet Minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government is looking to strengthen free speech at universities. Should universities be allowed to decline hosting controversial speakers? It's been a dire week for the economy - with today's GDP results revealing we're in the worst recession since 1991, excluding the Covid-19 lockdowns. Can we get back on track? Can we acknowledge some bad decisions were made by the Reserve Bank? The holidays are getting closer - is it okay to drop by a friend's house unannounced? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! What do we make of the the ferry announcement-for-an-announcement? There's still a lot of lingering questions following the Government's latest update - how much will they cost? What do we make of this process? And what does it mean for the coalition? Labour's Chris Hipkins is inferring racism after noting only Māori MPs got sent to the Privileges Committee following the haka in Parliament? What do we think of this? Why do we think people are fawning over the alleged killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO? Is this glorifying violence? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Simon Wilson - Militant cyclist, recreational Jedi and NZ Herald columnist Jordan Williams - Pope of the Taxpayers Union and here tonight on loan from the Atlas Network Shane Te Pou - Māori Broadcasting legend, political provocateur and NZ Herald columnist Tonight's Issues: The Economy in 2024 and how it impacts 2025 Race Relations in 2024 and the Treaty Referendum Bill in 2025  The Environment in 2024 and what 2025 might bring Where will Geopolitics in 2024 lead in 2025? Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup

Today on the show... How did this happen? The stuff poll is out to shake things up. Luxon celebrates one year in office but Chris Hipkins is having the party. Hipkins has nudged past Luxon in the latest poll. Proof perhaps that we really do have short memories, and National slumps 4 points and it's a hung parliament. Tonight we break it all down with a world class panel - Jordan Williams, who is a lawyer and charges in 6 minute blocks so this really could bankrupt not just this podcast but this entire media organisation. And Shane Te Pou, often mistaken for Shane Jones but when Te Pou speaks we actually understand what he's saying. Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.htmlInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcastTikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour Chief of Staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Former National MP Nikki Kaye died aged 44 after a lengthy battle with cancer. People from all sides of the political spectrum came together to pay tribute to her - what made her so special? What will we remember about her? Does NCEA need to go? An ERO review revealed NCEA level one needs an overhaul - or to be scrapped altogether. Do we need a new national qualification? Labour's going to decide what sort of tax scheme they'll progress this weekend - do we see a capital gains tax coming? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Ali Jones from Red PR and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump is going to be the next President of the United States. What do we make of it - is it the worst news ever or are people overreacting? Will the Democrats understand why they lost? The Treaty Principles Bill got released today - how do we see this playing out? Will Luxon change his mind about killing off the bill? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Ali Jones from Red PR joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government is looking to bring public sector performance pay back by the next financial year. Do we agree with this move? A female passenger was stabbed to death on a bus in Onehunga last night - how concerned are we? Is this a sign people with a history of violence should be kept in jail? More backlash against David Seymour's school lunch programme - do we think sustainable packaging should have been a concern? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link.  Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight:  Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Shane Te Pou - the last Socialist standing Jordan Williams - The Pope of the Taxpayers Union Tonight's Issues: The new TVNZ Poll vs 1 year of the Government who is winning and who is failing - and what's happening at Wellington Council? Jobseeker benefit numbers increase by 12% + FamilyBoost fiasco - are National's welfare policies falling over already? Review of last weeks Treaty Debate - who won, who lost and when is the next one?  The Jonesie Awards for Government Waste - let's list the contenders Welcome to The Working Group, jump on in. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TEXT: Working to 3598  Check out the Social Media - https://bento.me/theworkinggroup  

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and former Labour chief of staff Mike Munro joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Two Auckland rich-listers are looking to get a helipad built at their Westmere home. Environmentalists and NIMBYs have blasted this move - and the proposal will need to face more community feedback. What do we make of this? It's looking increasingly likely that the Government may need to step in and interfere in Wellington City Council's operations after they u-turned on selling the airport shares. Can the council avoid this? What do you make of Health NZ's directive to nurses to speak English in clinical settings? Is this cause for concern? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Williams, a dynamic Gen Z entrepreneur who's making waves in the business world. Jordan shares the story of how he launched his first startup at a young age, navigating the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship in today's digital landscape. We dive into the mindset and motivations behind his journey, explore how social media and technology have shaped his approach, and discuss what it takes to succeed as a young innovator. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or just curious about the Gen Z perspective on business, you won't want to miss this insightful conversation!Please let me know what you think of episode

Tonight on the Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers Union and NZ Herald Senior Writer Simon Wilson joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Reserve Bank cut the OCR by 50 basis points this afternoon. The Government has called for Sport NZ to update transgender inclusive community sport guidelines. University of Auckland and Otago University both drop in just-released world rankings. Another popular American store is opening their first New Zealand shop. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union and Infrastructure NZ CEO Nick Leggett joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! New data from the 2023 Census reveals over half the country isn't religious? Is this surprising? What do we think changed? The Mood of the Boardroom Survey results came out today, revealing Kiwi business leaders are feeling more optimistic about the economy. What do we make of this? A teenager has been arrested for running a 'smishing' scam - where fraudulent text messages are sent out en masse to get people to give up sensitive information. Should we be concerned about this? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 11 September 2024, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate. So who won? US historian Allan Lichtman, senior political correspondent Barry Soper, former US correspondent Jack Tame and Heather all weigh in. In another blow for regional New Zealand, Methanex has announced it's looking to scale back its business - and leaving the door open to pull out of New Zealand altogether. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom and Contact Energy boss Mike Fuge speak to Heather following the news.Plus, the Huddle debates whether Wellington really is dying ... and where did we find Jordan Williams? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Jack Tame from ZB's Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in their first televised debate ahead of the election. Who won this round? What did the candidates need to work on? The text of David Seymour's proposed Treaty Principles Bill has been released - will this calm anyone's fears? Do we think a debate on this bill is what the country needs? Is Wellington really dying - or is the region just in a rough spot?  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Josie Pagani from Child Fund and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayer's Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! Do we need tighter regulations around 'dynamic pricing'? The UK Government has announced investigation after Oasis tickets went on sale. Do we agree with this move? The Government's new transport plan cuts funding for speed bumps - do we need to cut corners here? There's outrage as one Wellington hospital stops offering new mothers toast after they've given birth. How bad does this look? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back and it's time to look at all of Pompey's signings so far. Hugh, Andy and Freddie kick off the podcast by discussing how our predictions from last season faired. Andy then had to jump off to carry on his adventure and Hugh and Freddie took a closer look at Pompey's new signing. 3:35 - Looking at last season's predictions 12:40 - Contract extensions Conor Shaughnessy, Marlon Pack, Zak Swanson and Connor Ogilvie. 25:20 - Jordan Williams 32:43 - Josh Murphy 40:05 - Sammy Silvera 45:25 - Jordan Archer (with a bit of Toby Stewart chat) 50:04 - Reuben Swann

Estonia is gifted with the world's most efficient and balanced tax regime. Co-founder of the New Zealand Taxpayer's Union, Jordan Williams suggests our Prime Minister should look seriously at that system for New Zealand. It's easy to argue it is way better than what we have. We have a different perspective on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, from Geopolitical Future's founder George Friedman. And we visit The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'The Mother of all Disappointments' - that's how the Taxpayers Union is describing this year's budget. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Today I'm joined by Jordan Williams. Jordan began his elite career with an amazing win at the opening round in Lenzerheide. The season that followed would bring new challenges for Jordan that became invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth. In this episode, Jordan shares candidly about the highs and lows of his season, from the exhilarating moment watching Loic's split go red in Lenzerheide, to the challenges he navigated behind the scenes. We delve into his transition to a prototype bike for 2024 and his plans to come out swinging when we kick off the season in Fort William. Tune in as we gain insights into the mindset of a champion, the resilience required to overcome setbacks, and the determination to pursue excellence in the face of adversity. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Jordan Williams. You can follow Jordan on Instagram @jordanwilliams17. Podcast Stuff Supporting Partners Shimano Shimano have launched an awesome new range of gravity focussed footwear that you can find at mtb.shimano.com. I've been using the highly acclaimed GF8 GTX which is a perfect flat pedal shoe for wet/cold conditions. We Are One Composites We Are One make incredible wheels, it's that simple. If you want some We Are One in your life, then for the month of February, Downtime listeners can get 20% off site wide (excluding bikes and frames) using the code 'DowntimeFebruary2024' at weareonecomposites.com. Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Seb Schieck

Today we are kicking off the new year with a great guest, Laurent Delorme, the mastermind behind the Specialized Gravity team featuring the formidable talents of Loic Bruni, Finn Iles, and Jordan Williams. In our conversation, Laurent unveils his journey into team management, providing insights into his path to success while overseeing some of the fastest riders on the planet. Delve into the strategies that Laurent employs to manage a team comprising fiercely competitive riders. Gain an understanding of what qualities he seeks in riders and discover how the element of exclusivity has played a pivotal role in the team's remarkable success. Laurent is the brains behind one of the most successful teams on the circuit and there is a lot to learn. So, it's time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Laurent Delorme. You can follow the team on Instagram @specializedgravity and on TikTok here. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Downtime EP Downtime EP issue 3 is now available here. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast. It expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history. Just head over to downtimepodcast.com/ep to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £25 plus postage or you can purchase EP1, EP2 or EP3 on their own too. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo – Seb Schieck

In this episode, Rivers and Carter are hunkered down in Disgraceland Studios and they've just thrown another yule log on the fire to make things nice and cozy for another HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR episode. Joining them on this magic sleigh ride are three AMAZING guests: comedians Matt Brousseau and Keith Carey and artist and all-around hilarious person, Jordan Williams! We kick this one off by chugging a Ghostbusters-themed energy drink from Oxyshred. Then we talk about the insanely debauched life and untimely death of the most famous Christmas artist, Thomas Kinkade. We also talk about the worst gifts ever shared by folks on Reddit. Wham!'s "Last Christmas" is our JAM OF THE WEEK. Give us a listen. Ho! Ho! Ho!  Music at the end is a cover of John Prine's "Christmas in Prison" performed by Deer Tick.  Follow Matt Brousseau on Instagram @CapitalCityInc. Follow Keith on Instagram @KeithTellsJokes. Follow Jordan on Instagram @TheGooneyBird and buy some art @GooneyBirdCrafts on Instagram and Etsy.  Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock  Subscribe on Patreon for HOURS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

BlazeTV host Pat Gray and Claremont Lincoln University fellow Inez Stepman join the show today to discuss a groundbreaking decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. A majority of justices ruled that race-based admissions practices at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina are in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This ruling marks a significant turning point in the ongoing debate surrounding affirmative action in higher education. We will delve into the details of this historic judgment and its potential implications for future admissions policies. A Tennessee federal judge partially blocked a law intended to shield children from life-altering transgender procedures, following other federal judges who blocked similar protective laws in other states. During a speech in Maryland, President Biden revealed that he personally does not support abortion and expressed discomfort with the procedure. In a recent development, a manslaughter case against Jordan Williams, who was charged with stabbing Devictor Ouedraogo to death on a Brooklyn J train, has been dismissed. Today's Sponsors: Keep cool and comfortable this 4th of July with Tommy John. Get 25% off SITEWIDE at http://www.Tommy John.com/WHY. Get privacy, security, and peace of mind whenever you want to go Ghost. Your location, your private conversations, and your private life are all guarded by the Ghost Sleeve: the only Faraday sleeve to block signal, sight, and sound. Visit http://www.RefugePrivacy.com today. Use code SARA to save 10% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices