Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Williams

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show. Crane Durham from nothingbuttruth.com is our host today, diving into the Free Palestine movement controversy, anti-ICE and police sentiment, misinformation, and more with Ken Williams, executive producer of “The Vic Porcelli Show”. The Vic Porcelli Show - https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ Monday – Friday: 9:00 am–noon 17:42 SEG 2 continuing the conversation with Ken Williams 39:00 SEG 3 KMOV Chief meteorologist, Steve Templeton gives us some interesting information on El Niño, and the weekend forecast. https://x.com/SteveTempleton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Williams from the VInce Porchinni show sits in w/ Tony for the whole hour. Hot topics and takes on the current news cycle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spouting Off with Karen Kataline Porcelli and Kataline 7-30-26 FINAL Accountability, Culture Wars, Iran, and the Voices That Reach Us Summary Fauci, Pardons, and Accountability The conversation opens with Vic Porcelli, Ken Williams, and Karen Kataline discussing Anthony Fauci, recent questioning, and whether he might face meaningful accountability. Kataline argues that Fauci's use of the Fifth Amendment, the scope of a presidential pardon, and questions surrounding authorization of an autopen pardon deserve further scrutiny. She describes Fauci in extremely condemnatory terms and compares his conduct to historical medical experimentation, while Ken expresses pessimism that any consequences will ultimately follow. Kataline pushes back against giving up entirely and says she hopes multiple investigations and disclosures will eventually become impossible for the public to ignore. The hosts also joke about media treatment of Fauci and play a montage of earlier broadcast voices praising his candor and service. Throughout this section, claims about criminality, pardons, and medical wrongdoing are opinions and allegations made by the speakers, not independently established facts within the transcript. Gain-of-Function, COVID, and Institutional Distrust The discussion then turns to gain-of-function research, COVID-19, testing, vaccines, pharmaceutical companies, and the speakers' distrust of institutions that shaped the pandemic response. Vic says he does not pretend to fully understand gain-of-function research and questions the logic of altering viruses in ways that could make them transmissible to humans. Ken and Karen discuss their understanding of the term and speculate about motives, laboratory research, and whether financial incentives influenced decisions. Pfizer, testing, vaccines, and Fauci's prior statements are all discussed critically, with the speakers arguing that important questions remain unanswered. Kataline broadens the subject into a larger political argument, portraying pandemic policies and ideological conformity as part of an attack on American freedom. The conversation later returns to masking, where she describes forced face coverings as symbols of submission and connects that reaction to her wider concerns about political and cultural control. Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and WNBA Culture A second major segment focuses on Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and growing interest in the WNBA. Kataline praises Cunningham's toughness, athletic ability, background at the University of Missouri, and public comments about sex and sports. She says she has become much more interested in women's basketball and now records games so she does not miss them. The speakers discuss Cunningham's defense of Caitlin Clark, protests around a Seattle game, and the hostile treatment they believe both players have received. They interpret some of the conflict through a racial and cultural lens, arguing that resentment of successful white athletes reflects a broader increase in racial hostility. The conversation also includes lighter basketball banter about Larry Bird, Tyrese Haliburton, unusually tall players, and Robert Wadlow of Alton. Iran, Israel, and Political Strategy The hosts and Kataline next discuss Iran, Israel, J.D. Vance, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and possible political strategy leading into the midterm elections. Kataline says she was concerned by earlier criticism of Israel but wonders whether some public positioning might be part of a larger strategy involving Iran and Gulf states. The participants repeatedly acknowledge that they are speculating about Trump's plans, timing, military threats, diplomacy, and the possibility of Iranian surrender. Kataline is highly pessimistic that Iran's leadership will deal honestly with the West and refers to religious beliefs about martyrdom and the Twelve Imams. The segment then shifts to a Boy George song supporting Israel and Jewish people, which deeply moves Kataline. She expresses gratitude toward non-Jews who support Israel and describes Jewish people as "canaries in the mineshaft" whose treatment can foreshadow wider dangers. Islam, Communism, Sharia, and Cultural Conflict In a later segment, the group discusses a social-media post claiming that Islam and communism have been among history's most destructive ideological forces. Kataline argues that leftist politics, communism, and Islamist movements can temporarily cooperate because each sees the other as useful in weakening existing institutions. The hosts play an audio clip from an Iranian political refugee in Canada who says he has lived under Islamic law and fears growing accommodation of Islamist demands. Kataline extends the discussion to refugees from communist countries who recognize political patterns they believe resemble the systems they escaped. The group also discusses hijabs, burqas, Sharia law, and masking, framing compulsory covering as a loss of identity or a symbol of submission. These broad claims about religions, ideologies, political parties, and social groups are the speakers' own interpretations and are preserved as such rather than presented as neutral conclusions. Health, Uncertainty, and the Butterfly Effect Amid the political discussion, Vic describes a recent headache and elevated blood pressure, saying his wife checked him and that he contacted his doctor and oncologist. Karen urges him not to be macho about medical symptoms and to seek professional attention. A subsequent discussion of a reported death becomes a broader point about how quickly people adopt conspiracy theories before reliable information is available, with both Vic and Karen defending the value of simply saying, "I don't know," when facts are uncertain. The episode then closes on a personal reflection prompted by Good Morning, Vietnam and Robin Williams' portrayal of radio broadcaster Adrian Cronauer entertaining American servicemen. Vic becomes emotional describing the moment when the broadcaster realizes how much his voice means to soldiers who may never return home, connecting it to the uncertainty radio hosts often feel about whether anyone is truly affected by what they say. Karen tells him that meaningful work can touch people even when the person doing it never sees the reaction, while Vic contrasts radio with his earlier work as a cake artist, where customers' responses were immediate. Kataline invokes the "butterfly effect" as a metaphor for the unseen influence of words, ending the conversation with appreciation for the ways people can affect and change one another for the better.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show. Ken and Tony tackle the WBMA’s double standards, with Ken noting that the league can't stand up for its own title... The W in WNBA stands for women and they refuse to define what a women is. The Vic Porcelli Show - https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ Monday – Friday: 9:00 am–noon 21:43 SEG 2 continuing the conversation with Ken Williams Ken and Tony break down this week’s wildest headlines: from an award-winning refugee now embroiled in a sex trafficking scandal, to Media Strategies' eye-opening polling experiment in LA. They call out the media’s habit of running with any narrative that fits their agenda—facts optional—and dig into a revealing poll showing 58% of Democrats now lean socialist, while only 32% back capitalism. 40:54 SEG 3 KMOV Chief meteorologist, Steve Templeton gives us a sweet weekend forecast. https://x.com/SteveTempleton FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show. Ken and Tony tackle the explosive topic of Covid-19 regulations, uncovering the hidden impacts and far-reaching consequences that went beyond what anyone expected. The Vic Porcelli Show - https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ Monday – Friday: 9:00 am–noon 19:03 SEG 2 continuing the conversation with Ken Williams You may know her as "Circle Back Psaki." Jen Psaki, Former White House Press Secretary, is stirring up controversy as she attacks Karoline Leavitt for "hardly facing any hard questions". Ken and Tony dissect her claims and more. 40:21 SEG 3 KMOV Chief meteorologist, Steve Templeton gives us the weekend forecast. https://x.com/SteveTempleton FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Guest hosts, Vic Porcelli and Ken Williams 0:00 SEG 1: Sophie Cunningham vs Dijonaise 16:27 SEGMENT 2: BROUGHT TO YOU BY https://www.royalbanksofmo.com/ JIM TALENT, Former US Senator and Chairman of the Reagan Institute’s National Leadership Council || TOPIC: National security, foreign policy, news of the day || Some war stories: President Trump on Monday demanded reparations from Iran for those who have died amid the conflict, after Tehran called for compensation for damages. || Ukraine confirms strikes on oil refinery in Russia’s Tatarstan || Scott Bessent on kicking assx.com/JimTalent 32:37 SEGMENT 3: Kamala wants POOF || Abdul El Sayed on government healthcare https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW Guest hosts, Vic Porcelli and Ken Williams 0:00 SEG 1: 7 seconds of no gravity on August 12th 15:44 SEGMENT 2: SUSIE MOORE, Deputy Managing Editor at RedState.com, co-host of Mike Ferguson in the Morning, and host of RedState Radio, Sundays at 4pm || TOPIC: Top Red State headlines || Susie’s recent articles: SCOTUS Ruled on TPS - So Why Are Lower Courts Still Wrestling With It? || Federal Appeals Court Throws a Wrench Into Trump's White House Ballroom Plans || Hawley putting Fauci on the spotx.com/SmoosieQredstate.com/author/smoosieq 32:05 SEGMENT 3: The Democrat Party is over https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spouting Off with Karen Kataline Mob Movies, Media Narratives, COVID Grievances, Iran, and the Politics of Cultural Memory Karen Kataline joins Vic Porcelli, with Ken Williams appearing in a later segment, for a wide-ranging conversation about The Sopranos, Tulsa King, mafia films, Billy Joel, Charlottesville, Jewish identity, Shabbat, World War II memory, Dr. Anthony Fauci, COVID-era grievances, Iran, President Trump's strategy, political hypocrisy, and the vigilante film Miss Meadows. Guest Spotlight: Vic Porcelli Vic Porcelli leads the interview segment with Karen Kataline, moving freely between entertainment, politics, religion, history, and current events. The transcript also includes a later excerpt in which Ken Williams joins the discussion, suggesting that the source combines material from more than one Vic-and-Karen radio segment. The Sopranos, Vincent Pastore, and Mafia Culture The conversation opens with humor about Italian identity, The Sopranos, and Vincent Pastore's character Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero. Vic and Karen discuss Pastore's final scene, his appearances in other productions, and the appeal of actors who became closely associated with mob roles. They also mention Tony Sirico, Goodfellas, the 1996 HBO film Gotti, and a Pepsi commercial in which Pastore plays a mafia-style character. Tulsa King, Blue Bloods, and Steve Schirripa Karen and Vic compare their reactions to Tulsa King, agreeing that the series began strongly but became stranger as it continued. They then discuss Steve Schirripa's work in both The Sopranos and Blue Bloods, along with Tom Selleck and Magnum, P.I. Vic shares stories from a “Dinner with The Sopranos” promotion featuring Schirripa, Federico Castelluccio, and John Ventimiglia, including a humorous “Godfather test” before an interview. Violent Films, John Wick, and Personal Viewing Limits The pair reflect on why mob movies can be entertaining even for people who dislike graphic violence. Karen says she avoids certain violent films, especially before sleep, while Vic jokes that John Wick is treated as a love story by some viewers. Their exchange highlights the difference between enjoying stylized crime stories and wanting to limit exposure to disturbing material. Billy Joel, Charlottesville, and Competing Political Narratives The discussion shifts to Billy Joel, his father's story, Jewish identity, and Joel's public criticism of Donald Trump. Karen argues that the commonly repeated interpretation of Trump's Charlottesville remarks was a political hoax and says the Southern Poverty Law Center helped reinforce a false narrative. Vic likewise criticizes Joel for accepting that interpretation. These are the speakers' political claims and opinions and are not independently verified in the transcript. Shabbat, Jewish Tradition, and World War II Memory Vic asks Karen about “Shabbat Shalom,” and she explains the Jewish Sabbath as beginning Friday at sundown and ending after dark on Saturday. She describes the Sabbath as historically rooted in Saturday observance and calls Vic a “righteous Gentile” because of his support for Jewish people. Vic then recounts his father's World War II service and possible involvement in liberating a concentration camp, prompting Karen to compare his silence about wartime trauma with the reluctance of many veterans to discuss what they witnessed. Dr. Fauci, COVID, and Karen Kataline's Airline Experience Karen strongly condemns Dr. Anthony Fauci and describes the COVID period as a deliberate worldwide deception. She recounts being removed from an American Airlines flight, saying it was not simply about masking but about her emotional reaction and attitude toward what was happening. She connects propaganda, public coercion, and unwillingness to question authority with broader historical lessons, including how populations can be manipulated. These are her personal experiences and political interpretations. Iran, President Trump, and Strategic Retaliation In a later segment with Vic and Ken Williams, Karen discusses attacks involving Iran and supports retaliatory action. The speakers portray President Trump as pursuing a deliberate waiting strategy against a regime they consider untrustworthy and dangerous. A short Trump audio clip states that attacks will be answered more forcefully. Karen says she hopes the larger goal is to remove the Iranian regime and free the Iranian people, while acknowledging that the true strategy cannot be openly revealed. Political Hypocrisy and Nazi Comparisons The conversation then turns to accusations involving Nazi imagery and political double standards. Karen argues that some people loosely call political opponents Nazis while minimizing actual extremist symbols when those symbols appear on someone they support. The speakers frame this as an example of partisan inconsistency and selective outrage. Miss Meadows and the Citizen Vigilante The final topic is the film Miss Meadows, starring Katie Holmes as a prim, cheerful schoolteacher who is also a vigilante. Karen interprets the character's phone conversations and tap dancing as self-soothing responses to childhood trauma rather than hallucinations. She praises the contrast between the character's polite appearance and violent actions, while Vic suggests continuing the broader discussion of citizen vigilantes in a future segment.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 7-31-26 Seg 1 & 2: Ken Williams on the current state of things. It ain't good. Seg 3: Weekend forecast w/ Steve Templeton FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show Ken and Tony examine Mayor Mamdani's controversial "pied-à-terre tax" in New York, a measure targeting luxury second homes owned by the wealthy. What impact might this policy have on the city and its residents? 16:58 SEG 2 Ken continued Tonight, the White House Correspondents' Dinner returns, shrouded in tension after an audacious assassination attempt upended the last event. Ken and Tony break down Karoline Leavitt's sharp commentary on the president's address tonight. 31:06 SEG 3 Jane Puskar Jane, the host of St. Charles Patriot Radio, addresses personal property tax, the upcoming primaries, voter engagement, and more. https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show. Ken and Tony break down the President’s speech, calling out the media’s cherry-picked coverage, and more The Vic Porcelli Show - https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ Monday – Friday: 9:00 am–noon 18:59 SEG 2 continuing the conversation with Ken Williams Ken and Tony waded into the debate over filling Graham Platner’s Senate seat, focusing on the candidacy of a trans woman. When pressed about qualifications, the candidate replied, “I’m a songwriter; I write my own books”—a response that left the room buzzing. 38:36 SEG 3 KMOV Chief meteorologist, Steve Templeton gives us the weekend forecast. https://x.com/SteveTempleton FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show. Ken and Tony challenge the Democratic Party’s image of inclusivity, with Ken dubbing them the Democratic Socialist Party and questioning their true openness. The Vic Porcelli Show - https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ Monday – Friday: 9:00 am–noon 19:51 SEG 2 continuing the conversation with Ken Williams Ken and Tony commend John Fetterman for calling out Bernie Sanders’ support of Graham Platner, also known as “P Hustle.” They highlight Fetterman’s criticism after Platner, recently endorsed by Sanders, announced his withdrawal from the Senate race. They also address what people are calling "Beach Karnes,” among other topics. 36:23 SEG 3 KMOV Chief meteorologist, Steve Templeton gives us the weekend forecast. https://x.com/SteveTempleton FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show. The Vic Porcelli Show - https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ Monday – Friday: 9:00 am–noon Under the Biden administration, citizens faced repeated misinformation regarding COVID-19, the former president’s health, and other key issues. Ken and Tony examine how the government has misled the public, spotlighting Tulsi Gabbard’s final actions as Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard highlights questions about Dr. Fauci and federal funding for virus research, and the origins of COVID-19. 18:08 SEG 2 continuing the conversation with Ken Williams and James Knowles - City Administrator of Troy Ken, James, and Tony examine the implications of the new peace deal with Iran. Ken emphasizes that the agreement grants the U.S. the ability to monitor its financial contributions and swiftly halt funding if any suspicious activity arises, warning that misallocated funds could trigger immediate repercussions. Their discussion highlights these safeguards and explores other critical aspects of the deal. 40:10 SEG 3 KMOV Chief meteorologist, Steve Templeton gives us the Father Day's weekend forecast. https://x.com/SteveTempleton FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show. Ken and Tony discuss the recent controversy surrounding Graham Platner, exploring why he has become a polarizing figure in politics, the broader implications of the backlash against him, and more. The Vic Porcelli Show - https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ Monday – Friday: 9:00 am–noon 19:08 SEG 2 continuing the conversation with Ken Williams 28:41 SEG 3 Jonathan Heslop of Rockwood Charcoal and Capriotti's https://rockwoodcharcoal.com/ Capriotti's is celebrating 50 years in business. Tony and Johnathan discuss what's happening for the store's anniversary celebrations, and more. https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Williams, the Mayor of Oregon, Illinois joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about the things you can see and do in the place he describes as “your typical small town.” He not only highlights the Black Hawk Statue by the Rock River and White Pines Park, but the unique timelessness the city exudes.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 4 Ken Williams Ken and Tony address Ballot Curing in California and more. 16:55 SEG 5 Ken Williams Ken and Tony address the recent government hearing with Scoot Bessent and more. 39:09 SEG 6 Steve Templeton FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TCW Podcast Episode 258 - The Shenanigans of CUC Software   Walter Forbes built CUC International from Comp-U-Card, a phone-in discount shopping club that cut out the middleman with a small markup and annual fee, not unlike a proto-Amazon Prime. As computer networks like CompuServe, Prodigy, and GEnie rose, CUC pivoted online and Forbes set his sights on the games business, joining the Sierra On-Line board and buying out Ken Williams and Davidson and Associates for a combined 1.7 billion dollars in stock swaps. Despite promises to Williams that he would not be secondary to a competitor, Bob Davidson of Davidson and Associates ended up running the software division, and when Davidson discovered something troubling enough to dump his stock and left. The cracks were beginning to show. Williams tried to take over, was not given the time of day, and eventually left. Forbes meanwhile pursued a merger with Henry Silverman's HFS, a hospitality giant owning Days Inn, Ramada, Howard Johnson, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, and Avis, forming the new conglomerate Cendant. The true depth of the shenanigans were only starting to show. How could a company consistently just barely beat analyst/market estimates?   Comp-U-Card News Brief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6H5mdSHyNQ Credit Card Impression Machines: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/S5c2mA1cnv4 New Innovations in Credit Cards (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TBD8HTssRA The Simpsons - The Truth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Nc88_ZEfxg TCW 039 - On-Line Systems: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/episodes/TCW039-on-line-systems TCW 040 - Sierra On-Line: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/episodes/TCW040-sierra-on-line Word Attack (PC-DOS 1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJf13H9Wbnk Math Blaster (PC-DOS 1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKi_g0g8EWQ TCW 162 - Spinnaker Software: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/episodes/TCW162-spinnaker-software TCW 054 - Blizzard: Vikings and Warcraft: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/episodes/TCW054-blizzard-vikings-and-warcraft TCW 071 - A story of Brøderbund!: https://www.theycreateworlds.com/episodes/TCW071-a-story-of-broderbund TCW 072 - The MYSTeries of Brøderbund! - : https://www.theycreateworlds.com/episodes/TCW072-the-mysteries-of-broderbund   New episodes are on the 1st and 15th of every month!   TCW Email: feedback@theycreateworlds.com  BlueSky: @theycreateworlds.bsky.social Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theycreateworlds Alex's Video Game History Blog: http://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com Alex's book: http://bit.ly/TCWBOOK1   Intro Music: Josh Woodward - Airplane Mode -  Music - "Airplane Mode" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/AirplaneMode  Outro Music: RoleMusic - Bacterial Love: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Rolemusic/Pop_Singles_Compilation_2014/01_rolemusic_-_bacterial_love    Copyright: Attribution: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show Ken and Tony addressed Stephen Colbert's show last night, and the turn late-night comedy shows have taken has become more political than comedic. 17:01 SEG 2 Ken continued Ken and Tony talk about NATO and the hypocrisy of Germany now acting like an ally and more. 38:27 SEG 3 KMOV Chief meteorologist, Steve Templeton gives us the weekend forecast. https://x.com/SteveTempleton https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY Crane Durham from NothingButTruth: nothingbutttruth.com is our Host Today! 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams of The Vic Porcelli Show https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ Ken and Crane explore the question of whether the American Dream is still alive, discussing entrepreneurship, billionaires, and more. 24:24 SEG 2 Ken continued Continuing the conversation on the American Dream with Ken and Crane, they also address AOC, radicalism, elections, and more. 40:51 SEG 3 Leah Hill, meteorologist at KMOV Channel 4 give us the weekend forecast. https://www.firstalert4.com/authors/Leah.Hill/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show Ken and Tony address the world stage and dive into the disturbing news that the North Korean Dictator, Kim Jong Un, recently praised the country's fallen soldiers, whose extreme battlefield doctrine is self-suicide before capture. Kim Jong Un referred to these fallen troops as heroes, with numbers rising to 6,000. North Korea has sent around 14,000 soldiers to assist Russia and fight Ukraine. Should we, as a country, still be in the U.N.? Ken and Tony address those issues as well. 21:06 SEG 2 Ken continued Ken and Tony dig into immigration, socialism, the democratic party, and more. 40:42 SEG 3 KMOV Chief meteorologist, Steve Templeton gives us the weekend forecast. https://x.com/SteveTempleton https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams - Thunder Stealer and Co Host of the Vic Porcelli Show Ken and Tony address AI use and the importance of delineating real and fake AI generated news. 17:53 SEG 2 Ken continued Ken and Tony dive into the Democratic party, and all the controversy surrounding Eric Swalwell. 39:15 SEG 3 KMOV meteorologist, Kristen Cornett steps in for Steve Templeton as major storm updates come in. https://x.com/KristenRCornett https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams Ken and Tony dive into the deadline President Trump issued to Iran on Tuesday, The Strait of Hormuz, and more. 17:44 SEG 2 Ken Williams | Stel Babe Ken, Stel, and Tony talked about the possibility of Kamala Harris running for president, President Trumps last warning towards Iran, and more. 39:50 SEG 3 Steve Templeton Weather update FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff and Mark open this week's episode with some unique baseball history notes, including Andre Dawson's Hall of Fame plaque, Ramon Laureano's scratched spring start due to his new best boy, a forgotten Jay Johnstone's prank, a “Very Reverend” arrested for stealing baseball card packs, and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp using “Honey Drippers” as an alternate identity. The main story spotlights Browns outfielder Ken Williams' remarkable 1922 season during Babe Ruth's early suspension, detailing his league-leading power, 30–30 milestone, record feats, lack of MVP votes, a corked-bat controversy, and head injuries that helped end his career. The episode closes with Wax Packs Heroes from a 2003 Topps pack featuring some Hall of Famers and some not even close Hall of Famers.   00:00 Podcast Intro and Banter 01:24 Hall of Fame Cap Debate 03:41 Weird Spring Training Injuries 05:14 Jay Johnstone Prank Story 06:26 Reverend Card Theft Bust 09:20 Honey Drippers Name Revival 10:57 Main Story Ken Williams Begins 34:29 Wax Pack Heroes Returns 47:36 Wrap Up Plugs Farewell Connect With Us YouTube: www.youtube.com/@twostrikenoise Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/twostrikenoise BlueSky: @twostrikenoise.bsky.social Email: twostrikenoise@gmail.com   Support a Great Cause: Don't let your common cards collect dust! Donate them to help spark a child's interest in the game at http://commons4kids.org/.   #baseballhistory #mlb #baseball #Yankees #RedSox #Cal #BaseballCards #TwoStrikeNoise

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COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams | Gabe Phifer Ken, Gabe and Tony dive into the new ruling on tariffs, and current events. 14:52 SEG 2 Ken Williams | Gabe Phifer Has a cow jumped over the moon? Is the moon made of cheese!? Ken, Gabe, and Tony talked about the moon and NASA 's Artemis II mission. 34:53 SEG 3 Steve Templeton Weather update FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams 17:32 SEG 2 Ken Williams | Gabe Phifer 39:36 SEG 3 Steve Templeton FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Guest Speakers Ken Williams and Elizabeth Woning of CHANGED Movement 2.01.26

Special Guest Speakers Ken Williams and Elizabeth Woning of CHANGED Movement 2.01.26

Jeff Dornik joins Vic Porcelli and Ken Williams to expose how Big Tech algorithms, AI moderation, and narrative control are quietly stripping away real human connection and free speech. From shadow banning and social credit scoring to AI generated content and government adoption of flawed systems, this conversation pulls back the curtain on how platforms like X prioritize data harvesting and control over truth, community, and accountability.Follow Vic Porcelli on Pickax - https://pickax.com/YoVic7Follow Ken Williams on Pickax - https://pickax.com/KenWilliamsFollow Jeff Dornik on Pickax - https://pickax.com/jeffdornikTune into The Jeff Dornik Show LIVE daily at 1pm ET on Rumble. Subscribe on Rumble and never miss a show. https://rumble.com/c/jeffdornikBig Tech is silencing truth while farming your data to feed the machine. That's why I built Pickax… a free speech platform that puts power back in your hands and your voice beyond their reach. Sign up today: https://pickax.com/?referralCode=y7wxvwq&refSource=copy

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams of The Vic Porcelli Show https://newstalkstl.com/porcelli/ 16:51 SEG 2 Ken continued 37:28 SEG 3 Leah Hill, meteorologist at KMOV Channel 4 https://www.firstalert4.com/authors/Leah.Hill/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams of The Vic Porcelli Show 10:36 SEG 2 Ken continued 35:58 SEG 3 KMOV Meteorologist Steve Templeton https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newsletter: https://mysterytheateroldtimeradio.substack.com/X Minus One Episode 1: “No Contact” | Old Time Radio Sci-Fi ClassicStep into the golden age of science fiction with X Minus One Episode 1: “No Contact.” First broadcast on April 24, 1955, this legendary Old Time Radio sci-fi drama launches listeners into a gripping mystery at the edge of the universe.In this classic episode, humanity's attempts to explore deep space are brought to a halt by a strange, invisible barrier. Five space expeditions have vanished without a trace—no recordings, no signals, no survivors. Now, a sixth voyage sets out to uncover the truth. Is it a natural phenomenon… or something far more unsettling?Based on a story by George Lefferts and Ernest Kinoy, and performed by a stellar cast including Ken Williams, Luis Van Rooten, Matt Crowley, Wendell Holmes, William Griffis, Bill Smith, and Donald Buka, “No Contact” blends suspense, mystery, and cosmic dread in one of the most iconic openings to any Old Time Radio sci-fi series.Whether you're a longtime fan of classic radio dramas or discovering X Minus One for the first time, this episode delivers timeless storytelling, atmospheric sound design, and the thrilling exploration themes that defined 1950s science fiction.

COLOMBO AND COMPANY 0:00 SEG 1 Ken Williams of The Vic Porcelli Show 18:28 SEG 2 Ken Williams continued 37:03 SEG 3 KMOV Chief Meteorologist Steve Templeton https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TONY - https://x.com/tonycolombotalk 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, we're back with Part 3 of my conversation with Ken Williams — and we're pushing even deeper into what real leadership looks like when the excuses are stripped away. If you missed Part 2, make sure you catch up first. In this installment, we go beyond the question of whether teachers matter and dig into the systems, habits, and mindsets that either amplify teacher expertise or quietly suffocate it. Because here's the truth far too many leaders avoid: You can't claim to believe in teachers while building a school that doesn't trust them. We talk about how some schools unintentionally create environments where demographics set the narrative, expectations shrink, and teacher talent is overshadowed by fear, compliance, or "initiatives" that don't move the needle. And we explore the opposite—what it looks like when leaders actively remove barriers, create clarity, and build cultures where teachers are empowered to be the experts they were hired to be. This episode gets into: Why "context" can't become a convenient excuse for low accountability How leaders can shift from managing teachers to developing them What high-functioning schools do differently — no matter the zip code The mindsets that help leaders create conditions where every teacher can succeed Why student demographics must never determine adult expectations Ken pulls no punches as we examine what it really takes for leaders to support teachers in any school, with any students, under any circumstances. This is the deeper work — the work that transforms schools from the inside out. If you're ready to move past rhetoric and toward real leadership that elevates teacher expertise, this is the episode. Learn more about Ken's work at Unfold the Soul and check out his book Ruthless Equity.

This week, I sit down with Ken Williams — educator, speaker, author of Ruthless Equity, and founder of Unfold the Soul — to dig into a question that hits the core of what schools are becoming: Do teachers still matter? If you missed part 1, click here. In far too many places, we've slipped into treating demographics like destiny. Schools get so wrapped up in predicting outcomes based on factors kids can't control that teachers end up feeling obsolete before they even step into the room. When we assume what students can't do, we quietly remove the people who can change everything: the teachers. If we actually want better schools, we have to treat teachers like the experts they are and let them do what only they can do. Because kids from every background and every circumstance can learn when we trust and empower the people closest to them. Ken brings his trademark clarity and candor as we dig into how schools can rebuild belief in teachers and what leaders must do to support that shift. It's real, it's challenging, and it's the kind of conversation that refuses to settle for easy answers. Learn more about Ken's work at Unfold the Soul and check out his book Ruthless Equity.

This week, I sit down with Ken Williams, educator, speaker, and author of Ruthless Equity and founder of Unfold the Soul, to wrestle with one of the toughest questions in education today: Do teachers still matter? In too many schools, leadership decisions, policies, and even cultural norms seem to have already decided what kids can and cannot do — leaving teachers feeling like their impact is secondary. But if we truly believe teachers matter (and we say we do), why don't our practices reflect that belief? Ken brings his signature honesty and insight as we unpack how schools can reclaim belief in the power of teachers — and what leaders must do to support them. This conversation is real, challenging, and deeply necessary for anyone who refuses to accept mediocrity in education. Learn more about Ken's work at Unfold the Soul and check out his book Ruthless Equity.  

In this week's episode, Ken dives solo into a sweet subject—faith. Is faith really just about feelings, or have we misunderstood what it means to believe? Drawing from scripture, chocolate milk cravings, and even some TEDx talk wisdom, Ken Williams challenges the idea that faith is just a warm fuzzy sensation, inviting us to reconsider how we approach the things we hope for and pursue.Through playful analogies—like journeys for discounted Halloween candy and the arduous process of finding the right TEDx stage—Ken explores the practical, everyday acts of faith we often don't notice. What happens when things don't go according to plan? Is disappointment evidence that our faith is misplaced, or could it be a sign that belief is more about action than emotion?Listen in for fresh questions and unexpected answers as Ken Williams helps reset your expectations about faith, belief, and divine direction. If you've ever felt doubt or frustration, this episode will help you find hope (and maybe even the world's best chocolate milk) where you least expect it.Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast athttps://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

Ryan Lavoie, Brooks Childress and Jac Myrick interview Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer, talk about Ken Williams suspension, Auburn v Arkansas, the NBA gambling scandal, take some phone calls, and preview the NFL! Enjoy! 1st Hour: 1:00 - Intro 8:02 - Ken Williams suspension 25:56 - Interview w/ Justin Ferguson 2nd Hour: 49:49 - Birthdays in Sports 53:50 - Auburn v Arkansas news 1:08:48 - NBA betting scandal 1:19:02 - Phone Call 3rd Hour: 1:40:43 - NFL week 7 recap 1:51:43 - NFL week 8 preview 2:15:06 - Nightly TV guide

This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, Brett returns to join Ken Williams for an episode that flips the script—in more ways than one! Brett takes the hosting reins, inviting Ken to step into the hot seat as they explore what it means to truly trust in God, even when life spins out in all directions. Using the story of infamous football player Johnny Manziel as a jumping-off point, Brett draws a powerful parallel: no matter how badly we think we've messed up, we always have a “rich Dad” to fall back on in our Heavenly Father.Ken and Brett push past the surface, digging into the hidden rules and limiting beliefs that shape our lives—often without us realizing. Why do we hold ourselves back from asking for what we really want? How do we let go of trying to have everything figured out before we leap? The conversation is packed with real-life experiences, candid confessions, and some game-changing perspectives on faith, prayer, and letting yourself want what you really want.Join them for a refreshingly honest conversation that will leave you reconsidering the rules you live by—and inspire you to embrace a more abundant, joyful, and faith-filled way of moving through life. If you've ever felt boxed in by expectations—yours or someone else's—this episode is for you!Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeByteshttps://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast athttps://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to northwestern Illinois and visit with Ken Williams, Mayor of Oregon, […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to northwestern Illinois and visit with Ken Williams, Mayor of Oregon, […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, we head to northwestern Illinois and visit with Ken Williams, Mayor of Oregon, […]

Inside: Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2005 World Series-winning Chicago White Sox. RIP Bobby JenksCard 559 on Becketthttps://marketplace.beckett.com/baseballcardconnection_794/item/1988-topps-559-ken-williams-rc_343269101988 Topps in Sports Illustrated https://www.si.com/collectibles/the-five-essential-baseball-cards-of-1988-topps Leadbelly in Lincoln, NE https://getleaded.com/ SABR Bio by Bill Prudenhttps://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ken-williams/SABR Bio of the other Ken Williams by Joseph Wancho with poemhttps://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ken-williams-2/Base path anticshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SInxwZTZp8&t=1s2005 ALCS dropped third strike?https://youtu.be/9Tn5CQ9vyYQ?si=fRkkNbwQcxAPRkgiWilliams on race and racism in America in 2020https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U9nJ7S9KeI

When you lead THAT School, Start With The CROWN, amid the chaos! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠with Ken WilliamsCheck out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠to grab the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner  Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. It is a game-changer, baby! For A Signed Copy of Ruthless Equity: go to ⁠⁠https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store⁠⁠ and order the book there.Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies of Ruthless Equity: Go to ⁠⁠https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ to access everything I do and every FREE resource I have! Remember to save me as a contact!Follow me on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfoldthesoul/To schedule a talk with Ken about speaking, coaching, or consulting: ⁠⁠https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/contact⁠⁠Visit The Unfold The Soul Shop: ⁠⁠https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store⁠⁠Please⁠⁠ leave a review of my book⁠⁠, Ruthless Equity, on Amazon. Thank you!!!

When you lead THAT School, Start With The CROWN, amid the chaos! Partner with Ken to bring the award-winning Ruthless Equity to your school/district! Check out ⁠⁠The Virtual PD Experience ⁠⁠with Ken WilliamsCheck out ⁠⁠The In-Person PD Experience⁠⁠ with Ken Williams⁠⁠Click here ⁠⁠to grab the 2023 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award Winner  Ruthless Equity: Disrupt The Status-Quo And Ensure Learning For ALL Students. It is a game-changer, baby! For A Signed Copy of Ruthless Equity: go to ⁠⁠https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store⁠⁠ and order the book there.Get 20% off orders of 20 or more copies of Ruthless Equity: Go to ⁠⁠https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/bulk20⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ to access everything I do and every FREE resource I have! Remember to save me as a contact!Follow me on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/unfoldthesoulFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenspeaks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfoldthesoul/To schedule a talk with Ken about speaking, coaching, or consulting: ⁠⁠https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/contact⁠⁠Visit The Unfold The Soul Shop: ⁠⁠https://www.unfoldthesoul.com/store⁠⁠Please⁠⁠ leave a review of my book⁠⁠, Ruthless Equity, on Amazon. Thank you!!!