Podcasts about Kaz

No company decides to fail. It drifts there one comfortable lie at a time. Kaz Nejatian took over Opendoor when it was just months away from bankruptcy and set out to rebuild it from the ground up. What happened next shocked everyone. Most turnaround stories are told years later, by the winner, after the ending is already known. That's why they always sound clean and polished. This one doesn't have an ending yet, and it's anything but clean and polished. Kaz takes us inside while it's still happening. We discuss why great companies drift away from reality, why truth has to matter more than feelings, and how competent people who don't believe in the mission quietly destroy an organization. He shares the principles behind rebuilding culture, eliminating bureaucracy, making faster decisions, using AI to flatten management, and creating teams that move with speed and ownership. One of the key things I learned in this conversation is that the comfortable lies that sink a company are the same ones that sink a career. ------ Chapters: (0:00) How Opendoor Came Back from the Dead (1:32) How Mismanagement Causes Atrophy (4:28) The Blueprint that Changed Opendoor (5:33) Rewriting the Book on Company Turnarounds (5:57) The People You Hire Is the Company You Build (6:31) Be a Nuclear Bomb of Truth (7:52) How to Change a Losing Company Culture (8:07) Commit to Truth Over Feelings (8:33) The Most Dangerous Kind of Employee (9:13) Key Principles to Turning Around a Company (11:59) Meetings Are a Bug in the System (12:30) Why It's Rude to Not Disagree (13:05) Say the Thing Culture (15:04) How AI Is Supercharging Opendoor (18:16) Most Powerful Mental Models (22:50) Why Remote Workplaces Don't Succeed (24:56) How Opendoor Killed Distractions (26:09) The Key to Being a Market Maker (35:20) How Companies Fall Off Course Over Time (37:24) The Power of Speaking Simply (43:27) Turnaround Lessons for Life (51:10) Excellence Is Capacity to Take Pain ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fs.blog/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------ Follow Shane Parrish: X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/shaneparrish⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/farnamstreet/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183/⁠ ------ Follow Kaz Nejatian: X: https://x.com/nejatian ------ Thank you to the sponsors for this episode: +Applovin: Launch your first AppLovin campaign and grow your business: https://applovin.com/shane +Matic: the robot vacuum that does it all—grab yourself a year of free bags here. ⁠http://maticrobots.com/shaneparrish⁠ +HeyGen is a message-first AI video platform that helps people and AI agents turn ideas into professional video in minutes. Try for free at https://www.heygen.com/ +LMNT: My go-to zero sugar electrolytes — get a free LMNT Sample Pack here: https://DrinkLMNT.com/TKP ------ Note: ‍Shane and guests may hold positions in assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing in this conversation should be considered investment advice, financial guidance, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always do your own due diligence or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What NBA player would you choose to be a wrestling fan who takes part in WWE events? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether last night's ‘Raw' was a bigger deal than ‘Saturday Night's Main Event' (05:28), before Kaz tells the tale of his time backstage at the show (11:02). Next, the guys discuss how the buildup to SummerSlam's main events has been grounded in humanity instead of heel and face dynamics (22:12). After that, David and Kaz dive into Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton's involvement in ‘Saturday Night's Main Event' (30:03) before moving on to Baron Corbin and Big Cass's return to WWE (37:37). Following that, the guys ask whether the loss to Lyra on Saturday was Bayley's last match in WWE (43:43). The show wraps up with a discussion about Danhausen's showing at ‘Saturday Night's Main Event' (53:18), Chad Gable after his Grande Americano run (57:02), and whether an AEW faction would ever come to WWE (1:03:01). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Today's  Homily, Fr. Chris Alar reflects on the tragedy of unbelief: even after witnessing Jesus' miracles, hearing His divine teachings, and seeing clear signs of His identity, many people, including His own disciples at times; still struggled to believe. Father Chris reminds us that our generation has received an even greater fullness of revelation, yet many still refuse to believe, especially in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Christ does not perform miracles on demand or satisfy every challenge for a sign. Faith cannot be reduced to saying, “Show me a miracle, and then I will believe.” As Our Lord teaches, blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.Readings for July 20th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071826.cfm© 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. ★ Support this podcast ★

Euan Wiseman from Hill Street Grocer joins Kaz and Tubes for this week's edition of Kaz Cooks and Tubes Tastes, today featuring a selection of Gevity Bone Broth and Great Guts Mayo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does prayer sometimes feel dry?In today's homily, Fr. Patrick Lynch, MIC reminds us that Jesus is the source of Living Water, and the Holy Spirit leads us to the wellsprings of prayer.Drawing from the Church's ancient tradition of Lectio Divina—the "Ladder of Heaven" described by the monk Guigo II—we learn to deepen our relationship with Christ through four simple steps:

The crew recap their Global GO Fest experiences, Mega Raichu comes to raids this weekend, Professor Willow celebrates his birthday soon, Worlds 2027 features 3 vs 3 format for the first time ever, and was the 10th anniversary event tone deaf...? Get The Battle Catz Podcast merchandise here: https://the-battle-catz-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Where to find us! YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thebattlecatzpodcast X - https://twitter.com/BattleCatzPod Caleb Peng YouTube - https://youtube.com/calebpeng  X - https://twitter.com/CalebPeng Twitch - https://twitch.tv/calebpeng  HurricaneKaz X - https://x.com/thehurricanekaz Steve YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PvPSteve X - https://x.com/PvPSteve1 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/PvPSteve7 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@GdayBattlers Twastell X - https://x.com/pogoTwastell 0:00:00 - Intro & In Game Events 1:03:21 - Kaz's Korner 1:08:09 - Championship Series 2:18:29 - What's the tea? 3:10:17 - YouTube Comments

Homily for Saturday  July 18th 2026 | What is more important: what we have done for God, or what Jesus has done for us? . In this powerful reflection, Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC reminds us that the Christian life is not centered on what we have done for God; but on what Jesus Christ has done for us.The devil wants us trapped in self-condemnation, constantly focused on our weaknesses and failures.But Christ invites us to lift our eyes to His Cross, His Divine Mercy, and His Eucharistic Presence. "Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed."Those words remind us that salvation is not earned; it is received through the mercy of Christ. Today, Jesus invites you to stop staring at your failures and start contemplating His infinite mercy.Fix your eyes on Him. Receive His healing. Let His love transform your heart."He is the One who makes us worthy."Readings for July 18th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071826.cfm© 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. ★ Support this podcast ★

Homily for July 17th, 2026 | Fr. Daniel Klimek reflects on memento mori; the ancient spiritual practice of remembering that one day we will die. Death is inevitable, but contemplating it is not intended to fill us with despair. Instead, it awakens us to the importance of living every day with God and preparing our hearts for eternity.Our actions, choices, and daily decisions have eternal consequences. Fr. Daniel encourages us to put our spiritual house in order, turn away from sin, and contemplate the realities of Heaven and hell. God may draw us toward repentance through a deep love that desires to please Him or through a holy fear of being eternally separated from Him. Both remind us of what God desires to save us from and the eternal life He desires to give us.Readings for July 17th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071726.cfm© 2026 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. All rights reserved. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundred-and-twelfth episode of TNA iMPACT! from July 17, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. To kick off the show we hear from Bookerr T after he walked out of Victory Road with the TNA World Heavyweight Championship that he didn't win, then he gets to pick his opponent and stipulation for the main event! Also. X-Division Champion Petey Williams defends against Kaz, we determine gate next Knockouts Championship contender in a 10-Women Battle Royal and Sonjay Dutt, Eric Young & Johnny Devine face off in a 3-Way Match! Also, The Rock 'N Rave Infection, Matt Morgan, Kury Angle Team 3D and will we hear from Sting after what went down at the big PPV?! You won't want to miss this episode covering iMPACT! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

On this Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC reminds us of Christ's invitation: "Come to Me... Take My yoke upon you." Jesus is not asking us to carry more weight; He is inviting us to let Him carry our burdens with us. The Christian life begins with surrender; not self-reliance.When we stop trying to carry life alone and place ourselves under the mantle of Our Lady, we discover what Jesus promised: "My yoke is easy, and My burden is light." The burden becomes lighter not because the cross disappears, but because Christ carries it with us. His grace perfectly strengthens our weakness.Our Lady of Mount Carmel invites us to walk the path of perfection; not by our own strength, but by surrendering ourselves completely to Jesus. Under her mantle, we learn that true freedom comes when we entrust everything to the mercy of Christ.Readings for July 16th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071626.cfm ★ Support this podcast ★

Mario Kart Tour ends, Obsidian gets the keys to Fallout back, COD Blops ports are full of hackers, and Glen Schofield retires. Plus, Gus talks The Mound: Omen of Cthulu, Pete talks KAZ, and Ruby talks WoW Classic: Burning Crusade (Anniversary Edition). Become a Patron today at: https://www.patreon.com/backpocket Check us out on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/back_pocket Follow @backpocketvids on Twitter, Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram! For business: contact@lowkii.tv

In today's homily, Fr. Tyler Mentzer, MIC, explores the timeless wisdom of St. Bonaventure, who teaches that Christian perfection comes not through knowledge alone, but through the burning love of Jesus Christ. Discover the Franciscan path of prayer, humility, grace, and total union with God.Fr. Tyler Mentzer reminds us that holiness is not reserved for theologians or mystics. Every Christian is invited to this same journey. The path to perfection is simple, though demanding: reject sin, cultivate humility, live a holy life, pray fervently, meditate on Christ's Passion, and allow God's grace to inflame your heart. As St. Bonaventure teaches, the goal is not merely to know about God, but to become so united with Him that love itself transforms us.Readings for July 15th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071526.cfm ★ Support this podcast ★

Today's homily by Fr. Chris Alar reflected on the inspiring life of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint, whose unwavering faith in Christ led her to endure rejection, suffering, and persecution after her baptism. Despite the hardships she faced, her last words, "Jesus, I love You," beautifully expressed a life completely surrendered to God.Fr. Alar contrasted St. Kateri's courageous witness with the growing indifference toward the Christian faith in today's culture, reminding us not to take the gift of Baptism for granted. He also reflected on historical attacks against Christianity, including the anti-Christian persecution during the French Revolution and the Nazi regime's assault on the dignity of human life through its forced sterilization policies.Readings for July 14th 2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071426.cfm ★ Support this podcast ★

Podcastda nələrdən danışdıq? Giriş və Neyrolinqvistik Proqramlaşdırma (NLP) fərziyyəsi İntrovert və Ekstravert anlayışları (Karl Qustav Yunq nəzəriyyəsi)Depressiyanın əsas simptomları nələrdir? (Özünüzü yoxlayın) Stress, artıq çəki və şokolad təcrübəsi Kimlər daha çox yalana meyllidir? Ekstravertlər yoxsa introvertlər? Uşaqlıq travmaları:"Tərk edilmə qorxusu" və sxematerapiya (Schematherapy) Aparıcı: Təbriz Hacinski Qonaq: Klinik Psixoloq, Psixoterapevt İlkin Kazımlı

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would you replace the backing of a title belt with? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the fallout of last night's ‘Monday Night Raw' (5:50), including the promo battle and contract signing between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins heading into their SummerSlam main event (10:18). The guys discuss who they think will win between Roman and Seth (21:04), who they think will win between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes in SummerSlam's other main event (24:20), and whether there is any combination of main event winners they think WWE should avoid at SummerSlam (26:07). The guys continue by talking about Oba Femi's standoff with Brock Lesnar on ‘Raw,' including a quick conversation about the “police officers” used in that segment (29:32). Next, David gives his take on which WWE legend Gunther is taking the place of (36:01) before giving his opinion on whether Brock Lesnar or Oba Femi will win Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam (40:47). After that, David sends some praise Adam Pearce's way (43:49) and asks if Gunther vs. Nick Aldis will happen at SummerSlam (46:32). The show wraps up with some talk about All Elite Wrestling, including the return of "Hangman" Adam Page (51:03) and whether Will Ospreay's win at All In is as big as it gets (54:51). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone knows you can't  just talk about a streak without following it up with a protective action. Sure, you all know how the Home Run Derby turned out but we recorded the day before so you get the joy of our terrible predictions. We have some do it for Venezuela, some home field advantage, and our thoughts on dads pitching. We ponder how ASG replacements actually work because it sure is not one for one. Willson and Ivan are in, Nick is out. JJ signs a monster contract extension, Kaz ties Shohei,. Pottymouth starts paying attention to Jonathan Aranda. Venezuelan Eduardo Valencia finally gets his call up but his thoughts are of home. The WPBL finally announces the names for the four inaugural teams, all based on women trailblazers from each city. While you were looking elsewhere, Johan Sandoval, Dominican college student and baseball player, was abducted by ICE. We're almost done crosstraining with the Men's World Cup but at least we get to mention Vikings.We say, “Pottymouths would have been a great team name,” “the whole Falklands/Malvinas thing,” and, “I wonder how many Erling Harlands are going to be in his kindergarten class?” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

What does it really mean to be worthy of being Christ's disciple? In this powerful homily, Fr. Mark Baron, MIC reflects on Jesus' challenging call to put Him above every other love. Following Christ is not about loving our families less, but about loving God first so that every other relationship finds its proper place.Fr. Mark explains that authentic discipleship often comes with a cost. Living according to the Gospel may bring opposition at work, among friends, or even within our own families when we refuse to compromise our Christian values. Yet every sacrifice made for Jesus becomes a cross that leads us closer to Him. Discover how placing Christ at the center of your life transforms the way you love others and gives you the courage to remain faithful in a world that often pulls us in the opposite direction.Readings for July 13th.2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071226.cfm ★ Support this podcast ★

Euan Wiseman from Hill Street Grocer joins Kaz and Tubes for this week's edition of Kaz Cooks and Tubes Tastes, today featuring a selection of Missile apples grown by Hansen's Orchards, Feijoa’s grown in Pipers River by Tasmanian Feijoa Temptations, and Tasmanian avocados grown in North Motton by Avoland Avocados.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homily for July 11th. 2026 | Marian Apostolate in MedjugorjeWhat does it take to become a saint in a world that prizes comfort? In this powerful homily, Fr. Matt Lamoureux, MIC reflects on the life of St. Benedict, whose unwavering battle against evil, disciplined life of prayer and work, and courageous fidelity to Christ transformed the Church. Even when faced with persecution and an attempt on his life, St. Benedict refused to compromise, challenging us to ask: Have we become too comfortable in our spiritual lives? Who is really teaching us; Christ or the voices of the world?Drawing from his apostolate with Mission Medjugorje, Fr. Matt reminds us that Our Lady continually calls her children to conversion, prayer, Scripture, and a deeper relationship with Jesus. Her messages are an invitation to enter the true school of holiness—but are we listening? Let this inspiring reflection encourage you to make Jesus your greatest teacher and rediscover the path to authentic discipleship through prayer, sacrifice, and trust in God. ★ Support this podcast ★

On the feast of St. Benedict, the father of Western monasticism, Fr. David Gunter, MIC, reflects on one of the deepest wounds in society today: the absence of fatherhood. Fr. David explains that the crisis of fatherhood is not new. In the first century, while the people awaited the promised return of Elijah, followed by the coming of the Messiah, overlooked was the problem of negligent fathers. In preparing the way of the Lord, Elijah will go before him  "to turn the hearts of fathers toward children..."(Luke 1:17). Christ promised that Elijah will come again in the future, "Elijah does come, and is to restore all things." (Matthew 17:11). Does the modern crisis of a lack of fatherhood indicate the return of the Spirit of Elijah is coming soon? Fr. David calls us to prepare our hearts for the restoration of "all things". ★ Support this podcast ★

Fr. Chris Alar,  reflects on the Parable of the Sower by emphasizing that the focus is not only on the seed, the Word of God; but even more on the condition of the soil, which represents our hearts. Good soil is cultivated not only through reading Scripture and prayer, but also through regular Confession, frequent Holy Communion, acts of charity, and a faithful sacramental life. When our hearts are properly formed, the Word of God produces visible fruits of love, holiness, and transformation.At the same time, Jesus' parable is one of encouragement. We should not become discouraged when we do not immediately see results from sharing the faith. Seeds often remain hidden for a long time before they sprout. Our task is to continue planting the seeds of God's Word with patience, trusting that He will bring about the harvest in His time.  ★ Support this podcast ★

Homily for July 12th. 2026 | Marian Apostolate in MedjugorjeFr. Matthew Lamoureux's homily beautifully echoes two of the greatest spiritual messages of our time: trust in Divine Mercy and Our Lady's call in Medjugorje to conversion through prayer and perseverance.The Gospel reminds us that God is the Sower, but the condition of the soil determines how fruitful His Word becomes. Divine Mercy teaches us that God never gives up on a soul. Even when someone seems far from Him; a child, spouse, friend, priest, or even ourselves, Jesus continues to sow His grace. God's mercy is patient. He waits. He pursues. He never stops calling a soul back to Himself.This is why Fr. Matthew tells us not to try to "fix" people. Our role is to become fertile soil through prayer, sacrifice, Confession, the Eucharist, and acts of charity. Our prayers become the soil in which God's mercy can take root in the lives of those we love.Readings for July 12th.2026: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071226.cfm ★ Support this podcast ★

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Whose title win is more exciting: Kenny Omega or CM Punk? David and Kaz kick off the show by ranking the likelihood of heel turns from Kenny Omega, CM Punk, Will Ospreay, and Cody Rhodes (03:55), before talking about Omega winning the AEW World title from MJF at Beach Break (12:08). Next, the guys give their takes on who should be in the main events of AEW All In and WWE SummerSlam (20:14). After that, David and Kaz talk about the incredible match that saw Kyle Fletcher defeat Konosuke Takeshita for the AEW International title (24:15), followed by a discussion about what Willow Nightingale's return means for the AEW Women's Championship heading into All In (36:20). David and Kaz continue by discussing the talk surrounding Jeff Jarrett following the release of the ‘Dark Side of the Ring' episodes covering TNA Wrestling (46:45), which turns into a conversation about Jarrett and his legacy (51:46). The show wraps up with a quick discussion on whether Cody Rhodes should turn heel instead of CM Punk (1:03:02). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundred-and-eleventh episode of TNA iMPACT! from July 10, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. It's the go-home show before Victory Road and Kurt Angle teams up with The Beautiful People to take on AJ Styles, Gail Kim & ODB in the main event! Plus, the shows kicks off with a Parking Lot Brawl between Robert Roode and Homicide, Taylor Wilde gets another shot at Awesome Kong's Knockouts Championship & $25,000 and the World X Cup continues with Doug Williams taking on Masato Yoshino and Kaz in action against Ultimo Guerrero! Plus, Eric Young, X-Division Champion Petey Williams, Kip James, BG James and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe and Booker T face off once more before Victory Road in just a few days! All of this and so much more on this final episode before the next big PPV! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

Fr. Patrick Lynch, MIC reflects on the meaning of miracles: wonders that have no natural cause and can only be attributed to the divine power of God. Miracles reveal the wonder of God, confirm the truth of the Gospel, and witness to the holiness and love present in the lives of His saints.He invites us to ask: Do we truly believe in the miraculous power of God? Do we believe God can make us great saints? Fr. Patrick reminds us that one of the places where miracles still happen every day is in the tribunal of Confession, where God's mercy transforms hearts and souls. ★ Support this podcast ★

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who is the greatest WWE transitional champion of all time? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Sami Zayn's title reign ending after nine days and zero defenses (05:25). Next, David asks Kaz how he would feel about Cody Rhodes facing CM Punk at SummerSlam (12:37) before discussing what the last big thing to happen was in WWE (18:41). After that, David brings up Kevin Nash's comments on Sami Zayn possibly taking a pay cut (24:42). Following that, David and Kaz give their thoughts on Sheamus reportedly leaving WWE at the end of his contract after they tried to get him to take a pay cut (31:42). This dovetails into a general discussion about contracts in pro wrestling (38:31) before a quick detour to some '80s sitcom talk (50:19). The show wraps up with a conversation about whether Sheamus could've had a better run in WWE (1:00:18) and who the Messi of pro wrestling would be (1:07:49). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this powerful homily, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, explains how Jesus gave His twelve Apostles authority over demons and diseases; both spiritual and physical. He sent them out invested with His own divine power to forgive sins and heal. That same authority continues today through Apostolic Succession in bishops and priests.Though leaders are imperfect and some stray from apostolic teaching, Fr. Alar reminds us even Judas was among the Twelve. We must pray for our shepherds, stand firm on the faith Jesus gave 2,000 years ago, and defend the Church with truth and respect. ★ Support this podcast ★

Homily July 2nd. 2026 | In this powerful homily, Fr. Daniel Klimek answers the question: Where in the Bible does it say that Jesus is God? He explains how the New Testament reveals Christ's divinity both explicitly and implicitly through His words, His power to forgive sins, His healings, and His unity with the Father. Jesus came to lead us to the Father, but many rejected Him because they could not accept Him as the Son of God and one in essence with the Father.Fr. Daniel also reminds us that true prophecy is not meant to make us obsessed with future events or fearful signs. The real preparation for God's coming is our conversion, our relationship with Him, and our readiness to meet Him. Authentic Marian messages always call us back to prayer, repentance, grace, and deeper union with God. The most important question is not what will happen tomorrow, but: Are you ready to stand before God today? ★ Support this podcast ★

Homily for July 4th. 2026 |  In this Independence Day homily, Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC reflects on the true meaning of freedom. Freedom is not the power to do whatever we want, but the grace to choose the good, reject evil, and live under God's law. He reminds us that our rights come from God, not government, and that true patriotism begins with love for God, family, neighbor, community, and country. ★ Support this podcast ★

Homily for  July 5th. 2026 |  Reflecting on Jesus' words, "My yoke is easy, and my burden light," Fr. Chris Alar explains that every cross God permits is tailor-made for our salvation. The trials we face reveal who we truly are and draw us closer to Christ when we unite them to His Cross. Jesus does not promise a life without suffering, but He promises to carry it with us. Through the sacraments, and a life of prayer, we discover that our burdens become lighter because Christ Himself bears them with us.May this message encourage you to surrender every worry, every fear, and every hardship to Jesus, trusting that His Divine Mercy is greater than any burden you carry. ★ Support this podcast ★

July is packed with events, Sobble Community Day has arrived, you can finally Elite TM Spacial Rend and Roar of Time soon, a second Golden Bottle Cap is coming soon for purchase, get your raid passes ready, everyone can get a free Lucky Trinket, and Jjan has some special worlds invitation insights! Get The Battle Catz Podcast merchandise here: https://the-battle-catz-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Where to find us! YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thebattlecatzpodcast X - https://twitter.com/BattleCatzPod Caleb Peng YouTube - https://youtube.com/calebpeng  X - https://twitter.com/CalebPeng Twitch - https://twitch.tv/calebpeng  HurricaneKaz X - https://x.com/thehurricanekaz Steve YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PvPSteve X - https://x.com/PvPSteve1 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/PvPSteve7 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@GdayBattlers Twastell X - https://x.com/pogoTwastell 0:00:00 - Intro & In Game Events 1:13:25 - Kaz's Korner 1:22:52 - Championship Series

Homily for July 1st. 2026 | What if the devil's greatest victory is convincing the world that he doesn't exist? In this eye-opening homily, Fr. Chris Alar uncovers the reality of spiritual warfare, revealing how Satan's tactics have remained the same from biblical times to today: distracting souls with wealth, status, pleasure, fear, and self-interest while leading them away from God.Reflecting on the Gospel account of the possessed man and the herd of pigs, Fr. Chris explains how Christ reveals His absolute authority over evil. Even the demons recognize His power. Their fear of being cast into the water points us to something deeper: water is a sign of life, cleansing, and rebirth. In Baptism, water becomes the instrument through which God destroys sin, frees the soul from the power of darkness, and brings us into new life in Christ. This is why Baptism terrifies the evil one; because through it, a soul is claimed for God.his message will challenge, inspire, and strengthen your faith in the battle for souls. ★ Support this podcast ★

Homily for June 30th. 2026 | Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC, reminded us that true faith is rooted in complete trust in Jesus, knowing that our Heavenly Father, who created us with perfect love, never abandons us, even in the midst of life's greatest storms. He encouraged us to remember that God's presence is constant, giving us peace and strength through every trial.Reflecting on Jesus' call to "deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me," Fr. Matthew explained that being part of God's Kingdom requires surrender, perseverance, and unwavering faith. Just as the early Christians remained faithful despite persecution, we too are called to stand firm, confident that Jesus is our anchor. We can stay anchored in Christ through the Eucharist and devotion to Mary, and frequently praying "Jesus, I Trust in You." ★ Support this podcast ★

Well, the madcap adventures of Team Fireball were delightful while they lasted. But there's a new sheriff in town, and their name is the First Order.The Star Wars: Resistance episodes of the week—"The High Tower" and "Children of Tehar” (Season 1, Episodes 5–6)—introduce Kylo Ren and Captain Doza, and give Captain Phasma and Major Vonreg time in the spotlight. And they pull no punches…especially when we discover The First Order is doing genocide purely to hide the bodies. Even the delightful sequences of Kaz running like a noodle with a torso don't really bring light to these dark times.In our recap, we talk about classism on the Colossus, what about the First Order, and how the relationships of the characters might blossom. Big heart eyes for the Chelidae, btw.Join us next week for Episodes 6–7, "Signal from Sector Six" and "Synara's Score.”Want more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content!Timestamps:00:00:00 Who Are We?00:02:21 Plot Summary00:13:59 Classism and Economics on the Colossus00:26:00 Kylo Ren and Tehar00:28:25 The Colors of The First Order00:43:29 Bae Watch00:49:42 Closing Thoughts

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Was Sami Zayn's title win bigger than a potential Will Ospreay title win at All In? David and Kaz kick off today's show by discussing Sami Zayn winning the Undisputed WWE Championship (06:23), and if he is going to lose the title on 'Raw' tonight (19:36). Next, the guys give their thoughts on Oba Femi being crowned King of the Ring (21:23), as well as Iyo Sky being crowned Queen of the Ring (27:11). After that, David and Kaz move on to Forbidden Door, where they discuss Will Ospreay defeating Swerve Strickland to win the men's Owen Hart Cup tournament (30:48). Following that, the guys move onto Seth Rollins's win over Bron Breakker at Night of Champions (40:47), before giving some brief thoughts on NXT's Great American Bash (47:29). David and Kaz bring the conversation back to Forbidden Door by discussing the Young Bucks's win over El Skyteam and Unbound Company (52:04), Team Briscoe beating Team MJF (54:58), and Switchblade Jay White's return (57:25). David and Kaz finish up their thoughts on WWE's Night of Champions by asking who will end Sami Zayn's title reign (1:06:30), before giving their thoughts on Mercedes Moné's Owen Hart Cup tournament win over Maya World (1:15:28). The show rounds out with the guys giving their thoughts on the rest of Forbidden Door (147), followed by David giving a Masked Man Show version of the Notebook Dump (1:29:34). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which pay-per-view this weekend has the coolest name? David and Kaz kick off the show discussing WWE's need to bring back fan vote focused pay-per-views (10:15), and the unfortunate passing of Joe Doering (15:43). David continues by asking Kaz a question: If all the wrestling shows this weekend were in Las Vegas, would this weekend be better than the 2026 WrestleMania weekend (18:11)? They then pivot to what the best match of the weekend will be (19:53). Next, the guys give their Night of Champions predictions (27:11), starting with Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther vs. Sami Zayn (28:13). David and Kaz later dive into their predictions for Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker (36:31), the King and Queen of the Ring finals (44:09), Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill (55:17), and Trick Williams vs. Ricky Saints (57:14). Following that, they move on to AEW's Forbidden Door (1:00:23), giving their predictions on Kenny Omega vs. Zack Sabre Jr., Jon Moxley vs. Bandido (1:02:11), Team Briscoe vs. Team MJF (1:03:15), the Owen Hart Cup tournament finals (1:05:57), Thekla vs. Starlight Kid (1:10:36), The Dogs vs. Copeland and Christian (1:11:40), and El Skyteam vs. The Young Bucks vs. Unbound Co. (1:13:13). After that, the guys quickly run through NXT's Great American Bash (1:15:23) and TNA's Slammiversary (1:21:51). Finally, the show wraps up with a brief SmackDown preview (1:28:32) and a quick conversation about the Fanatics steel chair incident (1:31:08). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Mega Skarmory makes its expensive debut, new rocket leaders are for PvE players, get ready to say goodbye to the legacy PvP system, Mimikyu is finally eligible in GBL, and Kaz recaps her NAIC experience! Get The Battle Catz Podcast merchandise here: https://the-battle-catz-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Where to find us! YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thebattlecatzpodcast X - https://twitter.com/BattleCatzPod Caleb Peng YouTube - https://youtube.com/calebpeng  X - https://twitter.com/CalebPeng Twitch - https://twitch.tv/calebpeng  HurricaneKaz X - https://x.com/thehurricanekaz Steve YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/PvPSteve X - https://x.com/PvPSteve1 Twitch - https://twitch.tv/PvPSteve7 Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@GdayBattlers Twastell X - https://x.com/pogoTwastell 0:00:00 - Intro & In Game Events 0:49:26 - GO Battle League 1:36:45 - Championship Series

In this special episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen brings listeners inside Toronto Tech Week with a live podcast studio recorded at the Toronto Homecoming event. This episode captures a fast-moving snapshot of the Canadian tech ecosystem through candid conversations with Boris Wertz of Version One, Lawrence Mandel and Farhan Thawar of Shopify, Ben Vinegar of Modem, Andrew Chau of Neo Financial, Fahd Ananta of Opendoor, and Eliot Pence of Dominion Dynamics. Across venture capital, AI-native engineering, product management, fintech, defense tech, and startup turnarounds, the episode explores why Toronto Tech Week feels like a real inflection point for Canadian founders, operators, investors, and returning global talent.Matt and the guests dig into the biggest questions shaping startups in 2026: how AI is changing the speed of company-building, why “AI wrappers” are becoming harder to defend, how Shopify is rethinking engineering culture around AI, what agentic coding still gets wrong, why Neo Financial is taking on Canada's banking oligopoly, what Opendoor's turnaround reveals about velocity, and how Dominion Dynamics is building sovereign Canadian defense technology for the Arctic. The recurring theme is clear: Canada has talent, capital, technical depth, and ambition, but the ecosystem needs to move faster, take bigger risks, and stop hiding its best builders under a very polite rain jacket.Whether you're a Canadian founder, venture capitalist, AI operator, fintech builder, defense tech investor, or someone trying to understand why Toronto Tech Week has become such a high-energy gathering for the startup community, this episode is packed with sharp insights from leaders building at the edge of what comes next.Boris Wertz on Early-Stage Investing in a No-Playbook AI Market (02:16)Boris Wertz of Version One Ventures compares Toronto Tech Week to other tech gatherings and explains why today's early-stage investing environment is unlike anything he has seen before. He discusses the faster pace of innovation, why founders need to be nearly perfect from the start, and how AI-native companies require a different mindset than traditional SaaS startups.Lawrence Mandel on Shopify's AI-Native Engineering Culture (07:13)Lawrence Mandel shares how Shopify's engineering organization is building for merchants, APIs, analytics, and the third-party ecosystem while operating with a mostly remote team. He explains how Shopify's intern program, engineering culture, and AI-first mindset are shaping the next generation of Canadian technical talent.Farhan Thawar on Remote Work, Bursts, and Shopify's Meeting Armageddon (16:46)Farhan Thawar shares a blunt view on Shopify's remote-first culture, saying most companies should not simply copy it unless they are deeply intentional. He explains Shopify's “bursts,” company-wide summits, hackathons, and Meeting Armageddon, where recurring meetings are deleted so teams can rebuild their calendars from first principles.Ben Vinegar on Modem and AI Product Management (31:52)Ben Vinegar introduces Modem as an AI product management platform focused on the non-coding work behind software development. He explains why user conversations, product feedback, and customer experience are harder to understand deterministically, and why LLMs create a new way to analyze human signals at scale.Andrew Chau on SkipTheDishes, Neo Financial, and Taking on Canadian Banking (45:23)Andrew Chau shares the origin story of SkipTheDishes and how that experience led him to build Neo Financial. He explains why Neo chose one of the hardest and most regulated industries in Canada, and why the big five banking oligopoly creates a massive opportunity for a better consumer banking experience.Fahd Ananta on Opendoor, Turnarounds, and Speed (59:20)Fahd Ananta shares how he joined Opendoor during its turnaround after reconnecting with Kaz from Shopify. He explains how a simple congratulatory message turned into a strategic document, a fast offer, and a move into one of the most closely watched public-company turnaround stories in tech.Eliot Pence on Returning to Canada to Build Dominion Dynamics (01:04:34)Eliot Pence shares why he is moving back to Canada after years abroad and why he believes this is a unique moment for Canadian ambition. He explains that Dominion Dynamics is being built in Canada because the customer is here and because Canada is reinvesting in defense.About Boris WertzBoris Wertz is the founder of Version One Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm known for backing ambitious technology companies across emerging markets and frontier categories. A longtime investor in the Canadian and global startup ecosystem, Boris brings a clear-eyed perspective on how venture has changed in the AI era, why founders now need to move with more speed and precision than ever, and what separates truly defensible companies from short-lived AI wrappers.Connect with Boris Wertz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bwertz/Visit the Version One website: https://versionone.vc/About Lawrence MandelLawrence Mandel is a VP of Engineering at Shopify, where he helps lead major parts of Shopify's core technical infrastructure, including merchant-facing systems, analytics, API layers, and the third-party developer ecosystem. With more than eight years at Shopify and a team of hundreds of engineers, Lawrence has been closely involved in how one of Canada's most important technology companies builds, hires, trains, and adapts in an AI-native world.Connect with Lawrence Mandel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmandel/Visit the Shopify website: https://www.shopify.com/About Farhan ThawarFarhan Thawar is a senior engineering leader at Shopify and one of the most distinctive voices in Canadian tech on AI, software development, and engineering culture. Known for his practical, high-conviction thinking, Farhan has helped shape how Shopify approaches remote work, engineering velocity, AI tooling, internal systems, and company-wide habits like Meeting Armageddon and Delete Code Club. His perspective blends deep technical experience with a founder-style obsession for speed, leverage, and better systems.Connect with Farhan Thawar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fnthawar/Visit the Shopify website: https://www.shopify.com/About Ben VinegarBen Vinegar is the founder and CEO of Modem, an AI product management platform built to help teams understand users, product feedback, and the non-coding work behind building great software. Before starting Modem, Ben was VP of Engineering at Sentry, where he spent years working on developer tools, engineering productivity, and software observability. His work now sits at the intersection of AI, product development, user insight, and the future of agentic software workflows.Connect with Ben Vinegar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benvinegar/Visit the Modem website: https://modem.dev/About Andrew ChauAndrew Chau is the co-founder and CEO of Neo Financial, one of Canada's most prominent fintech companies, and a co-founder of SkipTheDishes. After helping build and exit one of Canada's breakout consumer technology companies, Andrew turned his attention to one of the hardest markets in the country: banking. Through Neo, he is focused on giving Canadians a modern alternative to legacy financial institutions, with digital-first products spanning credit cards, savings, checking, mortgages, rewards, and major brand partnerships.Connect with Andrew Chau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-chau-1046749/Visit the Neo Financial website: https://www.neofinancial.com/About Fahd AnantaFahd Ananta is an operator and investor with experience across Shopify, Opendoor, and Roach Capital. He recently joined Opendoor during a major turnaround period, bringing with him the systems-driven operating mindset shaped by his time around Shopify's culture of speed, abstraction, and company-building discipline. Fahd represents a new kind of Canadian tech operator: globally experienced, deeply technical, quietly intense, and focused on helping large, complex companies move faster.Connect with Fahd Ananta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fananta/Visit the Opendoor website: https://www.opendoor.com/About Eliot PenceEliot Pence is the founder of Dominion Dynamics, a Canadian defense technology company focused on sovereign capability, Arctic security, and dual-use technology. A former leader at Anduril, Eliot returned to Canada to build a defense company designed for speed, risk-taking, and real-world deployment. His work is centered on helping Canada rebuild ambition in national security, defense procurement, Arctic infrastructure, and the kind of company-building required to create globally consequential Canadian technology.Connect with Eliot Pence on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliotpence/Visit the Dominion Dynamics website: https://www.defendthedominion.com/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/This episode is brought to you by Deel. Receive our exclusive offer here: https://www.deel.com/partners/tanktalks/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=partner-sourced&utm_content=rippleventures&utm_place=organic-community This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who from AEW and WWE could cut a promo like Austin 3:16? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing whether Jey Uso will beat Oba Femi to win the King of the Ring tournament (08:09) and what that would mean for the rest of the SummerSlam card. After that, the guys start answering questions from the mailbag, starting with whether LA Knight will make the WWE Hall of Fame if he doesn't win a world title in the next few years (14:54). After that, David and Kaz discuss the similarities and differences between the wrestlers that fans think “deserve” a world title run despite not having all the tools (18:38) before explaining how they would define the “WWE style” of professional wrestling to someone who doesn't know (24:23). Following that, the guys answer whether Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods would make a bigger splash in AEW than Enzo Amore and Big Cass would by returning to WWE (31:54). The show rounds out with David and Kaz answering what past faction they would reform in today's day and age (50:27). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The madcap adventures of the Team Fireball continue! In the third and fourth episodes of Star Wars: Resistance (The Triple Dark + Fuel for the Fire), Kaz is struggling with double duty and managing to fail forward—and sometimes backwards—on everything. In this week's episode, we talk about how fitting in is hard for Kaz, but being a good person seems to come easy. We speculate on Yeager's backstory as a Rebel hero, threats to the Colossus, and how the First Order is maneuvering to establish a foothold in the galaxy.Join us next week for episodes 4–5, "The High Tower" and "Children of Tehar.”Timestamps:00:00:00 Who Are We?00:01:57 Plot Summary00:10:29 Threats to the Colossus 00:17:03 Kaz's Struggle00:30:11 Yeager, Former Rebel Hero00:37:14 The Colossus00:51:10 Bae Watch00:59:14 Closing ThoughtsWant more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content!

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Bob Colling Jr. & Dallas Gridley continue their journey with the two-hundred-and-eighth episode of TNA iMPACT! from June 19, 2008 on Spike TV at the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida. AJ Styles teams up with Christian Cage to take on Team 3D in the main event! Plus, the 2008 World X Cup continues as Team USA's Motor City Machine Guns are in action against Team International's Tyson Dux & Daivari and Kaz is in action against Alex Koslov in a preview match! Also, Booker T, Awesome Kong's $25,000 continues with another familiar face, tensions continue to rise between TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe & Kevin Nash, more Knockout's Action and Jay Lethal wants revenge against Sonjay Dutt as they brawl in the Pink Taco! You don't want to miss this episode with us! More TNA Cross The Line Podcast: tnacrosstheline.com Follow us on Twitter @CrossTheLineTNA Follow us on Facebook @TNACrossTheLinePod Follow us on Instagram @CrossTheLineTNA Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Shop at our Pro Wrestling Tees Store

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is it appropriate for celebrity fans to be celebrating in the locker room? David and Kaz kick off today's show by discussing Kaz's favorite moments since the New York Knicks won the NBA title this past weekend (05:36). Following that, David speaks about the Rhea Ripley fan text situation (07:52) before diving deep into what happened on ‘Monday Night Raw' last night (10:13). David and Kaz continue by listing off wrestlers they wouldn't call by just their first names (22:30), followed by Kaz recounting his experience moderating a Q&A at the Tribeca Film Festival last week (27:25). Kaz brings the conversation back to wrestling by bringing up Roxanne Perez's match against Charlotte Flair last night (33:40), and David gives his thoughts on Chad Gable following his face turn (41:03). After that, the guys question whether or not Jalen Brunson or Jacob Fatu are lying about their height (49:11),  before wrapping the show up with some talk about UFC Freedom 250 (53:58), Drew McIntyre's absence from the ring (1:01:55), and where Danhausen goes from here (1:05:35). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The biggest time jump in Growing Up Skywalker history! This week, we flash forward to ABY 34. Everyone we know and love is 20 years older, and a new story is rising in the Outer Rim…the story of the First Order and the Resistance. We dive into galaxy-spanning politics like how, exactly, the New Republic came to need a Resistance wing and which Imperial remnants we think became part of the First Order. We also name Resistance a spiritual successor to Rebels, discuss Kaz's spectacular penchant for bad first impressions, and question whether his dad, the beyond-bad Senator Xiono, could possibly be a First Order mole.We had so much to talk about we also recorded a 45-minute “leftovers” episode on Patreon. Check it out!Timestamps:00:00:00 Who Are We?00:03:23 Plot Summary00:11:25 First Impressions00:16:54 A Spiritual Successor to Rebels00:21:18 What is the Resistance? What is the First Order?00:45:48 Is Senator Xiono a Mole?00:55:52 Bae Watch01:01:34 Closing ThoughtsWant more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content!

That's right, it's Happy Retirement Week for Pottymouth – from her day job, not the pod! But that means a little less incognito. If there's a beer in front of her face, it is because she's drinking it, not hiding behind it. We've got some multihomer bfs this week, including one where others demand the credit, the espresso boys are lighting things up, Josh embraces the beer league. A's Nick hits the ball really far while BSB Nick throws out a first pitch in a Vegas preview. Freddie gets to 2500 and Kaz gets to 500 level. Kyle is close to coming back but is a fingernail really the right measurement? Can't not talk about Miz. FIFA sets off a travel ban/visa rant resulting in a fair question of why is the US allowed to host if it is so hostile to foreign nationals? Haiti's Polish flag jerseys are forbidden, and teach us some incredible history at the same time. A team owner raises the bar on the courthouse wedding. And Patti directs you to investigative reporting that involves “a hex on the family jewels.”We say, “special catcher cups,” “warnings that you're not focused and I'm struggling,” and, “It's all in the Gswing.” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Knicks celebrity-row comedian would you have Danhausen do a sitcom with? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing the build to AEW's Forbidden Door pay-per-view (03:05) before diving into the idea of what the World Cup of professional wrestling would look like and who would be included (04:31). During that conversation, the guys take a detour to talk about what living in Tampa would do for a wrestling reporter's credibility (11:33), and later bring up the use of A1 steak sauce as an adult (13:56). After that, the guys get back on track with the World Cup of pro wrestling, choosing entrants for each country in our bracket (22:18). The show rounds out with David and Kaz picking winners for the first round (33:27), followed by the second and third rounds (42:16). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Kaz start the show by wondering how often WWE should be chasing “five-star matches” after the Mask vs. Mask epic between the El Grande Americanos received 5.75 stars from Dave Meltzer.Then, they focus in on Chad Gable and try to figure out his ceiling, including whether a world championship run may be in his future.The guys close the show by laying out the options ahead for The Bloodline, including whether a third iteration of the faction may surface with the Zilla Fatu-to-WWE rumors swirling even more. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What manager from wrestling history would you choose to guide your heel turn? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing Kevin Knight joining the Don Callis Family on Wednesday's AEW 'Dynamite' (08:03). Next, the guys ask the age-old question: “Why can't wrestlers dress well?” (15:57) before talking about Mercedes Moné's return to the ring (24:24). After that, David and Kaz discuss WWE putting the El Grande Americano vs. El Grande Americano match from Noche de los Grandes on Netflix after RAW this week (27:02). Following that, Kaz introduces David to the 82-0 Game, which spawns their own ideas about a wrestling version of the game (31:01). The show rounds out with some talk about the Queen of the Ring quarterfinals (42:22) and a quick vibe check on Tony D'Angelo and NXT (50:44). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Which show from last weekend would you have liked to have been at the most? David and Kaz kick off the show by discussing AAA's Noche de los Grandes from this past weekend, including the incredible blowoff match between both El Grande Americanos that resulted in Chad Gable being unmasked (11:12). After that, the guys dive into their Clash in Italy review (23:37), starting with their thoughts on Cody Rhodes defeating Gunther (25:10). Next, they give their takes on Rhea Ripley's win over Jade Cargill (33:54), and preview the Queen of the Ring bracket (35:18). David and Kaz continue by discussing Brock Lesnar beating Oba Femi (41:56), before talking about Sol Ruca's big win over Becky Lynch to win the Women's Intercontinental Championship (50:42). Lastly, the show ends with the guys giving their thoughts on Roman Reign's win over Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat (53:55). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Producers: Bruce Baldwin and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices