Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin Brown

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown convene for an offseason edition of the PLL Happy Hour podcast to discuss the new player movement period timeline, news around potential schedule changes and salary cap increases, as well as discussing the best fits for some of the free agency market's top available players. Rosie and Kevin wrap up with some big picture team needs and even throw in a few fun Championship Series-only contract options, too.

Kevin Brown is a Co-Founder and CEO of Friction Labs. In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, Kevin talks to us about: How to be innovative and create products based on needs The importance of helping athletes find an edge to improve their performance Why finding your North Star as an entrepreneur is beneficial Visit our website at https://isaiahcastilleja.podbean.com/ Please visit our sponsors and show them some appreciation for their support. Visit Teambuildr at www.teambuildr.com Visit The Strength and Conditioning Co at https://thestrengthandconditioningco.com/ Visit BetterHelp at https://www.betterhelp.com/

Send us a textThis episode is basically a training recap and a reality check for anyone trying to level up in origin and cause—especially in motor vehicle fires and evidence handling. Scott Kuhlman and Chasity Owens kick things off by talking about hosting multiple IAAI classes in Orange County, including the newer Evidence Collection course and the Evidence Collection Technician (ECT) practicum, with real talk about what surprised them, what they wish the class showed more clearly, and why “verbalizing the process” is the make-or-break skill on skills-based testing.Then they sit down with Chris Ellis (motor vehicle fire investigation instructor) to talk about how he got into the fire service, how he became an investigator, and why vehicle fires intimidate even seasoned investigators: fast consumption, heavy damage, and patterns that don't behave like a structure fire. Chris breaks down what the 3-day Motor Vehicle Fire Investigation class covers, why the curriculum was recently rewritten, and how the course is built to serve both the 6-month investigator and the 20-year veteran—including the value of having manufacturer reps (Volvo, Subaru, Honda, Mercedes, etc.) in the room to strengthen real-world knowledge and future case networking.The episode also gets practical: how instructors build diverse investigation groups (not “buddy groups”), why public/private collaboration matters, and how inviting the public agency to private vehicle exams can unlock crucial scene context you can't get later at a yard. You'll also hear student perspectives from Elliot and Anabelle Brown (children of fire investigator Kevin Brown) on what clicked for them—especially the confidence boost from learning vehicle-specific dynamics and applying them in the final scenario.Finally, you get a fun courtroom-minded segment on donut patterns (NFPA 921 reference included), why terminology can wreck your testimony if you're unprepared, and a teaser “word of the week” for next time: white paper.Trainings and dates (from the WTF segment)Kansas IAAI Annual Conference — February 3–5, 2026 — Wichita, KansasNew Mexico IAAI Annual Training Conference — February 23–27, 2026 — Albuquerque, New MexicoCalifornia Conference of Arson Investigators (CCAI) — February 23–26, 2026 — San Luis Obispo, California (discounted rate if registered by February 2)IAAI International Training Conference (ITC) — April 26–30, 2026 — St. Louis, MissouriNational Fire Academy (NFA) application windows mentioned:Dec 15, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 (for on-campus classes occurring in April–June 2026)Mar 15, 2026 – Apr 15, 2026 (for on-campus classes occurring in July–Sept 2026)Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, give us 5 stars, hit the follow button, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you are listening in from. Follow us on social media!Instagram: @infocusfire_podcastLinkedIn: INFOCUS podcastFacebook: INFOCUS podcastTikTok: @infocus_podcast

The West Virginia Mountaineers land the Big 12's top recruiting class—does this signal a new era of dominance in Morgantown? Mountaineer Paul and recruiting insider Brian Smith break down Rich Rodriguez's unique approach, flipping four-star talents like Matt Sieg from Penn State and snaring game-changers including Kevin Brown, Amari Latimer, and Cameron Mallory, to bolster West Virginia's lineup on both sides of the trenches.Discussion highlights Latimer's NFL potential, the impact of JUCO and high school recruiting balance, and strategic NIL spending aimed at sustained success. Will Rich Rod's aggressive plan—stocking fast, versatile athletes while building muscle up front—finally give WVU the upper hand against Texas Tech and traditional Big 12 rivals? Hear inside analysis on early starters, under-the-radar prospects, and why this Mountaineers recruiting haul could reshape the conference landscape.@fbscout_florida Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it's time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalHelp us by supporting our sponsors!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale. And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Rocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON today. Aura FramesFor a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens to wholesale distribution when tariffs rise, interest rates stay high, and customers expect more with less friction? In this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution from LeadSmart Channel Cloud, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Modern Distribution Management editor and market analyst Mike Hockett to unpack the data behind the headlines and what it means for revenue leaders in distribution. You will hear a practical, numbers-driven outlook for 2025 that connects GDP forecasts, Fed policy, and tariff risk with real impacts on margins, inventory, and channel relationships. The conversation stays grounded in what wholesalers, manufacturers, and reps can control, and how to use planning, consultative commerce, and better pipeline visibility to future-proof distribution businesses through uncertainty.  What You Will Learn: Why November's softer numbers do not necessarily signal a collapse, and how MDM thinks about “soft landing” versus “stall.”How tariffs, elections, and Fed policy are likely to affect pricing power, imports, and inventory strategy for wholesale distribution teams.Where distributors are still leaving money on the table because of weak forecasting, poor CRM adoption, and limited collaboration with suppliers and reps.How to connect market forecasts to practical decisions about hiring, territory coverage, and hybrid selling models.Episode Highlights:00:00 – Why this conversation matters now08:15 – Inside MDM's latest distribution data18:40 – Are we heading toward a soft landing or a stall?30:10 – Tariffs, trade policy, and pricing pressure42:35 – Forecasting failures inside distribution organizations55:20 – Hybrid selling and channel conflict1:07:45 – Technology, CRM adoption, and operational readiness1:21:30 – M&A, succession planning, and consolidation signals1:33:10 – Practical priorities for the next 12 months Meet the Guest: Mike Hockett is an editor and market analyst with Modern Distribution Management (MDM) and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors. He spends his time inside the data and conversations that shape the future of wholesale distribution, from sector forecasts and benchmarking to technology, talent, and channel strategy. Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:MDM's annual distribution forecast and benchmark reporting.Practical approaches to collaborative planning and forecasting between manufacturers, reps, and distributors.CRM and pipeline practices that give revenue leaders in distribution a clearer “ground truth” for planning.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/ Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Join host Manya Brachear Pashman for a powerful conversation about Red Alert, the Critics Choice Award-nominated Paramount+ docu-series that confronts the October 7 Hamas massacre with unflinching honesty. Producer Lawrence Bender (Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting) shares why this project couldn't wait—launched in real time to push back against denial, disinformation, and a world struggling to absorb the scale of the tragedy. Bender reflects on the courage and trauma of the ordinary Israelis whose stories anchor the series, including survivors like Batsheva Olami, whose resilience changed the production team forever. Hear how filming during an active war shaped the storytelling, the emotional toll on everyone involved, and why capturing these true accounts is essential to ensuring October 7 is neither minimized nor forgotten. Key Resources: AJC.org/Donate: Please consider supporting AJC's work with a year-end gift today. Right now, your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, making double the impact. Every gift matters. Every dollar makes a difference in the fight for a strong and secure Jewish future. Listen – AJC Podcasts: Architects of Peace The Forgotten Exodus People of the Pod Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Transcript of the Interview: [Clip from Red Alert] Manya Brachear Pashman:   Academy Award nominated film producer Lawrence Bender has quite a repertoire for both feature films and documentaries: Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Bastards, Good Will Hunting and Inconvenient Truth. In fact, his works have earned 36 Academy Award nominations.  His most recent TV miniseries is a more personal project on the second anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terror attacks on Israel, Paramount Plus began streaming a four episode series called red alert about the attack on festival goers, innocent passers by and families waking up to terrorists inside their Israeli homes that day, a tragedy that many of us, either on this podcast or listening have watched with overwhelming grief for the last two years. Lawrence is with us now to talk about how he grappled with this attack on Israel and the rise of antisemitism that followed.  Lawrence, welcome to People of the Pod. Lawrence Bender:   Thank you, Manya, it's good to be here.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   So that clip that we played at the top of this episode, it's one of the few clips in English. Most of the dialog in this show is in Hebrew with subtitles. But that scene is a woman, Bathsheba and her two daughters. They're walking across a field trying to return home, and her son has been taken. Her husband is gone. This series weaves together her story and three or four other ordinary civilians fighting for their lives on October 7, 2023. You know, as someone personally who's been immersed in this subject matter for two years, to be honest, I had to muster the energy to watch this, and I'm so glad that I did. But why are, I mean, as we're still waiting for the last hostage to be returned, why was it important for this show to air now? Lawrence Bender:   Well, thank you so much for doing this with me, and thank you for playing that clip. I have to tell you first, I love that clip. I love that scene because one of the things about the show and the stories that we portrayed is that even with the horrific things that happened on that day, people still were able to fight back. People were still able to be strong. A mother with her daughter and her infant stood in the face of a terrorist and stood him down in real life, this happened.  Now, not everybody was so fortunate, and her husband Ohad was not fortunate, and her son was taken hostage, as you mentioned, but it does show her personal power in this horrific situation. And I just thought, you know, this woman is a real hero. I've spent a lot of time with her, Batsheva Olami, she's really an extraordinary human in all ways. So thank you for playing that clip.  So in terms of the show, I felt on October 8, it's just amazing how quickly, before Israel did anything, the entire world quickly turned against the very people who were the victims and having spent subsequently, a lot of time with people on the set, because, as you mentioned, this show was about real people, and those real people spent a lot of time on the set with us. And the very people that were traumatized, felt isolated, they felt alone, and they're the very ones that need to be loved, that need to be hugged, they need to be supported. Anyway, I just felt like I needed to do something fast to try to show the world what really happened. AndRed Alert is the result of that. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Do you fear that the world has already moved on? Lawrence Bender:   Oh, that's a good question. It feels like we've passed a tipping point, actually, in terms of Jew hatred and anti-Israel and antisemitism. Even as we are now trying to have a peace process, right, that somehow we are stumbling forward, and if that's going to happen, people need to understand why we're here and why we're here happened on October 7. And if you watch the show, hopefully you're pulled into the show, and you have a, you know, you have an emotional journey, and then you understand, oh, this really happened. And you understand that's the truth. And only when you really understand the truth of October 7 do I really think that you can really get some sort of peace. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So is this different from other historical events? You know, a lot of movies and television shows commemorate historical events, like the Holocaust, for example, but they happen years later. They're made years later. I kind of call it the never forget genre. But is October 7 unique in that it's not a question of whether people will forget or move on. It's a question of whether they believe that this present is actually true. Lawrence Bender:   That's right, there's the deniers. There's people that just don't know. There's people that forgot, maybe you know, there are people who I know that I had to explain. Like, you know, it's interesting. As an example, when you see the show and you see all these Hamas terrorists invading the kibbutz, and Ohad says to her, his wife, Bathsheva, he whispers in her ear, I just saw about 20 terrorists, and someone said to me, who's not unintelligent, I didn't realize there are that many. I didn't realize that. And if you're not really paying attention, maybe you don't really know. And look, they're the haters, haters which are never going to change. But I think there's a large group of people that just don't really understand, and they're the ones that I feel we have a shot at showing this to and having a conversation with. Manya Brachear Pashman:   In fact, are you actually introducing or experimenting with a new genre of truth or facts in the face of fiction. Lawrence Bender:   I guess that's true. I mean, this just happened. And some people ask over this last, you know, when I released, and we were paramount, released the show. You know, I've been asked a question, is it too soon? And my answer is, I feel like it's not soon enough. And I felt like immediately I needed to work on something, and this is the result of that. For me, personally, there are many collaborators of people on this show that incredible Israeli partners, my American partners. I mean, there's a lot of amazing people that came together to work on this, to make this show, but we really felt like time was of the essence, because the world was shifting so quickly, we wanted this to get out there, to show the world what really happened. Manya Brachear Pashman:   One of the reasons I'm pressing you on this, this was not a fiction film. This was based in reality. You said you met Bathsheba, the actors prepared for their roles by meeting with the very real people who they were portraying in this show whose stories they were recreating. I'm curious what some of the takeaways were for you, for your colleagues, from your encounters with these victims, with these survivors, and did anything about the production ever change after they got involved? Lawrence Bender:   It was truly a life changing experience for myself, but really for everyone involved, of course, myself and my partner, Kevin Brown and Jordana Rubin, and we were basically the only non Israelis that were full time producing the show. And everyone else was a citizen of the country. Everyone else, you know, was affected dramatically, everything but from like our key grips brother ran the kibbutz Raim, where we filmed that area that was a kibbutz overrun by terrorists, right? His brother survived. So it was really like every single person at some point, you know, we call it triggered, but it really happened quite often where you have a scene and people just have to stop for a second and take a moment, whether it's an actor finishing a scene or a crew member, you know, partaking in the making of the scene. But lots of things happen. I'll tell you one story which was, you know, quite interesting. We're working at the Nova festival scene, and one of the actors, Moran, her niece, was on vacation in Greece, and her niece told her, if a red headed police woman shows up on the set, she's the one who saved my life. And indeed, her name was Bat, she showed up, and we said, we need you to meet somebody. And we FaceTimed Moran's niece with Bat, and the young lady she's like in her early 20s, said, You're the one who saved my life. You're the one I was hiding by your feet while you were firing. And we asked, Did you remember the people that you saved? And she said, I really only remember the people I didn't save. You really felt the pain that she is still at that point a year and a half later, this is. In April, May, suffering from what she went through. RPG hit nearby her. She went flying through the air. She had had half reconstructive surgery, on and on and on. It was obviously an extremely traumatic day for her to you know, a moment where there's a woman on the set whose daughter was murdered, and someone on my crew, actually, Mya Fisher, has said, you know, there's someone here I want to introduce you to. It's after lunch. And I spent some time with her, and I asked her, you know, like, how do you go? Fine, I can't, you know, I can't imagine losing my son in this way. It's just unimaginable. And I asked her, do you have a rabbi? What do you do to survive?  And it was a very difficult emotional exchange. And sometime later, she had sort of retold that encounter to somebody else on the set who came to me and said, you know that woman you're talking to. She told me what happened, you know this conversation? And she said, You know this Hollywood producer came all the way from California, she doesn't know me, from Adam, and sat down with me for an hour to hear my story, and it clearly meant a lot to her. And again, you realize that the very people who are traumatized directly are not getting the love, are so isolated and people are against them, and it made me feel even more determined to tell these stories for the world to understand.  Every day we had these type of difficult, emotional and to be honest, I was extremely honored every time I met someone. I spent every Saturday night at Hostage Square because we were making the show, I got to spend time backstage with all the families who had loved ones in the tunnels. There was a deep dive into this. Now, I have to tell you, on the other hand, the filming while a war is still going on is quite it's like things you don't have to think about normally, right? So, as an example, we were in a town and we're shooting a shootout. We're filming a shootout between the IDF actors and the Hamas actor. They're actors. I keep saying they're actors, right? Because they are actors. But the mayor and the chief of police in the town were extremely worried, because they look real, right? They look like real people. And unfortunately, the cemetery is littered with people who have been murdered and killed by the Hamas. And all the other men who are there, they have guns, they carry, and if something's happening, they're going to run towards the problem. So he's worried, what if someone walks by, or someone's up in a building. He looks down and they see an actor who looks like Hamas, they are going to shoot him. So we literally had speakers every 10 yards, like all up and down the street, and every like 15-20 minutes, saying, don't worry, in Hebrew, of course, this is a movie, everything's okay. We had a drone up in the air, never coming down, on a tether with a police officer. They're a full big screen watching case someone walks down the street.  We dressed up the Hamas actors as they're walking from the holding area to the area where they're filming, we put them in these kind of white hazmat-like suits so that they couldn't confuse them, and when they got done filming, we put them right back in these hazmat white suits and brought them back to the holding area. We all had to dress up, and we had to wear these very, very light blue shirts the entire crew, so nobody looked like anything but a crew member. It was something, right?  Manya Brachear Pashman:   I did not even think about that. I mean, I knew that you had filmed on location in Israel, and I knew you had filmed during the war. In fact, I was going to explain to listeners who don't know Red Alert is what Israelis call the sirens and the phone alerts when there are rockets being fired upon Israel and they have time to seek shelter. I was going to ask you if you had been there during a red alert and had to seek shelter, but I didn't even think about the possibility of people confusing the filming with actual war activity. I imagine you were there during a red alert, and did have to seek shelter, yes? Lawrence Bender:   so there's different types of alerts in the south. We did shoot in the guys called the Gaza envelope. We shot within less than a mile away from the Gaza border. So a scene that comes soon after the one that you showed. They're resting under a tree, and we are in the Gaza envelope. And this is a scene where they're running from the Hamas. They're running, they're bare feet, and they're out of breath, and they stop under this tree that's hot, and so forth. And you can hear, just a mile away, the war going on in Gaza. Hear the bombs and everything, and we weren't worried about we're going to be attacked, but it was eerie hearing a war go on, and we're filming a scene where they're running from that war, right?  So it was dramatic every week or so still at that point, the Hamas would lob a missile bomb into southern Israel and an alert would go off. You have 15 seconds to. Get into. So we had to bring these portable concrete safe rooms with us so that crew, at any given moment can run quickly into one of these concrete things. We couldn't always do it. So there's always this conversation, and by the way, it costs a lot of money, so everything you're always carrying these things. There's a lot of planning that went on. But I have to tell you, as an American showing up in Israel for the first time after October 7, I wasn't used to these alarms going off, so we were fortunate that while we were filming in the south, no missiles were lobbed at us. However, my first day there, I'm in a meeting on the eighth floor. It was a Friday morning. I got in there on a Thursday evening, 10 o'clock in the morning, the alarm goes up. I mean, just like that, right? And it's loud.  And you have these buzzers. Everyone's phone is buzzing, not like the Amber Alerts we have, like, really buzzing loud. And everyone stops and looks at me, and they apologize to me. They apologize and they go, Oh, we're really sorry, but it's an alert. We have to go into a safe room. Oh, don't worry, it's just from the Houthis. It takes eight minutes to get here. Now it's an intercontinental ballistic missile. These are real big missiles. They can really do bad damage. Don't worry, the Iron Dome usually gets them. It's really okay. So we go, you know, we go into and they pick up their danish and their coffee, and of course, I take out my cell phone and I'm videotaping. And then we go in there, and when it's off, we go back to the meeting. The meeting starts as if it never happened. And then they stop, and they go, Oh, how was that for you? And then I just didn't realize, what with the emotion that was going on because we're not used to having missiles shot at us. It's not normal. And I started to bubble up with emotion, and I had to, like, stop myself, I didn't want to cry in front of all these people that I barely knew. So I had to suppress my feelings. Like, don't worry, it's okay. You're having a normal reaction, right? And that happened quite often while I was there.  Now, you do get used to it. And the last night I was there, I was having dinner outside, tables outside, you know, in restaurants everywhere. So we're having a typical outside dinner, and they're handing the fish, and the alarm goes off, and we go, let's eat. And we don't go into the restaurant where they're called maamads. You don't go into the safe room. So that's kind of the quote, unquote normal life. Now you imagine here in the United States we get a missile from Mexico or Canada or wherever. No one's going to put up with that. That's just insane. It's insane what people in Israel have to go through. Manya Brachear Pashman:   it really is. But it's interesting that you've kind of adopted the nonchalance that your colleagues had at the very beginning of the trip, and wow, certainly no apologies. I want to know if there's a missile headed my way. Thank you. It does sound like October 7 changed you personally. And I'd like to know as a progressive Jew, on what level did it change you as a human being. I mean, how did it change you the most? Lawrence Bender:   I've been an active Jewish person for maybe 20, somewhere, 2025, years. I went to Israel My first time. I was ready. As far as I'm concerned. I was too old already to go for the first time. It was like 2003 I went with the Israeli policy forum, and we met with a lot of people there, and we ended up going to Ramallah, met with Abu Mazen, we went to Cairo and met with the president there, Barak, and met with a lot of people in Israel and so forth. And I've been involved one way or another for quite a while. But of course, October 7 was dramatic. Of course, I was safe in my house in Los Angeles, but I still watched in horror. And of course, October 8, it's just hard to understand what happened. It was the latent antisemitism, Jew hatred, that sits there. I still don't quite understand that.  It feels like antisemitism never went away, but it was underneath, and it just gave a good excuse to come out, and now the world is where it is. So yeah, for me, I became much more active than I was before. It became much more important to me, my Jewishness, my relationship to Israel. I want to protect Israel as much as I have that power to you know, whatever my ability is, like a lot of people, I know it's become a really important part of my existence, and it's like a new chapter in my life. I'm absolutely looking for more Jewish or Israeli projects. You know, I'm looking to do as much as possible in this area. Manya Brachear Pashman:   A number of your colleagues in Hollywood have proposed boycotting Israeli film festivals, institutions, projects, they're going the opposite direction that you are. And I'm curious if you had difficulty finding an American network to air this series, and what do you say when you confront colleagues who do want to boycott and are hostile toward Israel? Lawrence Bender:   You know, there's different groups of people. They're the true haters. I don't think that you can ever even have a conversation with them. There are people who just don't understand, and there's people you can and there are people who you know they're trying to be good people. They're trying to understand, like, What don't you understand about women being brutally raped and murdered? It's a little hard for me to understand that, actually. But there are a lot of good people who just are either confused or got too much of the wrong message.  But the one thing I would say straight up is, let's take an analogy. You know, there's very few people that I know that you see on TV, on any news show, that is very empathetic with the regime in Iran as an example, right? That means a brutal regime. If you're a liberal or if you're a conservative, there's very few people who support that regime here in this country, right? But they don't boycott their filmmakers, right? They actually give their filmmakers Academy Awards. So why is that with Israel? I feel like there's something very misguided here in Hollywood. Now, we got really lucky when it came to distribution. I just have to say, because we were supposed to go out to sell the show like it was fully financed from equity and from Keshet, who's the local Israeli. This is the biggest network in Israel, by the way. It's the biggest drama in Israel in the last decade. It really performed well there. But now we're going to go sell it here in the United States and the rest of the world, and it's early September, which is our deadline to do that, and Israel bombs Qatar, and then this boycott letter is signed. And I have to tell the investors. You know, it's like, this is not a good time. We cannot go sell. We're just gonna fail, and there's no second chances.  And you know, I was getting into dramatic arguments with my investors because they really felt strong. You got to be like that character in your show, the police officer is going to save his wife and you know, nothing's going to stop you. And I said, Yes, I'm with you. I developed that character I know in the Middle East arguments. I was at Skip Brittenham's memorial. Skip is like this beautiful man who was like the Mount Rushmore of lawyers here in LA. He's just a great human and one of those guys that wants to make deals, not just take everything and have the other guy get nothing. He was just like a he's just a real mensch, right? And well, loved anyway. Unfortunately, he passed, but I was at his memorial, and I ran into David Ellison. Now, I know David a little bit, not well, but I know him a little bit, and I also know that, you know, he loves Israel, from what I've read and so forth. And so I went up to him and said, Hey, man, we talked. I said, you got to know what I'm doing. And it probably got three words out of my mouth, and you can see him go, I'd love to see this. This sounds amazing, and sounds like it's exactly the timing we need.  And we sent him the material, and he watched every episode himself, and then he gave it to Cindy Holland, who runs paramount, plus his main person. And you know, they said, we do this. We want this. It would be an honor to be your partner in this is actually quite humbling. And it was an incredible moment for us to have David Ellison, Cindy Holland, say, hey. You know, we want this now. Then they said, We need to drop it. We want to drop all the episodes on October 7? Well, by the time they got those episodes, it was like two weeks to go before October 7, or a couple days before, because we couldn't give it to them in the midnight before October 7, obviously. And they had pretty much final picture edit, but we had temporary sound, temporary music, temporary effects, and so we had to work double triple shifts to get it done. But of course, we did. Manya Brachear Pashman:   This actually reminds me of a conversation I had with playwright, screenwriter, Oren softy for the Forgotten Exodus, which is a podcast series we did about Jews from the Middle East. He spoke about his father's side of the family, which hails from Aleppo, Syria, and he shared a lot of his frustrations with the modern anti Israel movement and sentiments in Hollywood, the protests which he's been trying to combat in theater and on the stage. And he actually said that investors had pulled out of a film project about Israel when tensions flared. So it's interesting to hear your investors took the opposite approach, but he told me in our conversations, he told me that being Jewish is about stepping up. That's how he sees it. It's about stepping up. And I'm curious if that rings true to you, and do you feel like this series and your plans to do more, is that your way of stepping up? Lawrence Bender:   Hmm, that's beautiful, and I'm so glad to hear you recount that story with him. I'd love to talk to him about that I feel like, without really understanding that it's built into me genetically, right? My grandparents, far as you go back, my family is Jewish, right? From Romania, from Hungary, from Minsk Belarus. So it's the way that you're brought up as a Jew. It's just always been a part of our lives, and we're pretty much taught that that's part of being Jewish, right? So, you know, I've always felt like it's important for me.  Now I tell you, you know, it's interesting, and I think about as we're talking so in the 90s, when I was getting started, and I was actually doing pretty well this one year, I had Good Will Hunting and Jackie Brown and a price above Rubens, those three movies, and things were going well, but I felt like something was missing in my life. And then we screened Good Will Hunting and Camp David in 1998 and it was an amazing moment. And that was like one of these light bulb moments for me. You know, I met the President and Mrs. Clinton and Madeleine Albright, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense, Sandy Berger and the Chief of Staff and Senate Majority Leader, and on and on, right? They're all there.    And it was Matt Damon, Ban Affleck, Gus Van Zant, Robin Williams, et cetera, et cetera, right? And I felt like these guys are making a difference, and that's what was missing in my life. And so since 1998 I've been always looking for ways that I'm and that's that's that becomes like a more of a fulfilling way of living right for myself. So yes, I would answer that. That's a long way to get to yes. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Wow, Camp David, that's awesome. Lawrence, thank you so much for joining us and for talking about the impetus behind this series. I encourage everyone to take some time, brace yourself emotionally, but do sit down and watch Red Alert. It is really quite worthwhile. Thank you so much. Lawrence Bender: Thank you. Manya Brachear Pashman:   If you missed last week's episode, be sure to tune in for my conversation with AJC colleague, Dr Alexandra Herzog, the granddaughter of Chaim Herzog, Israel's Irish born sixth president. She shared how an attempt by Dublin officials to strip her grandfather's name from a community park illustrates how criticism of Israel can veer into an effort to erase Jewish memory. As I mentioned in my conversation with Lawrence, it took some degree of wherewithal to watch Red Alert, as we've spent the last two years on this podcast speaking with the families of hostages, former hostages themselves, and survivors of the October 7 massacre. I've wanted nothing more than to make sure their voices are heard. We end this week's episode with the voice of Orna Neutra, the mother of Omer Neutra. Orna recently spoke at the AJC Long Island meeting, shortly after the return of her son's remains more than two years after his death, followed by a word from AJC Long Island Director Eric Post. Orna Neutra: When Omer was taken, our world collapsed. But something else happened too. People stood up. People showed up. And many of you here showed up. This community, the broader Long Island Jewish community, AJC, our friends, colleagues, neighbors, complete strangers, carried us. You wrote, you marched, you advocated, you pressured you called you consoled and refused to let the world look away. To our personal friends and honorees here tonight, Veronica, Laurie, and Michael, your leadership has not been symbolic. It has been practical, steady and deeply felt by our family.  Like you said, Veronica, on the first days when we were barely understanding what was going on, you connected us to Senator Schumer's office, and Michael, you helped us write a letter to the White House on October 8, and that was the first sign from hostage families that the White House received. We know that Secretary Blinken had the letter in his hands on October 8, indicating that Omer was probably a hostage.  And AJC as an organization, beyond your many actions and advocacy, I want to specifically acknowledge your DC team. It was mentioned here tonight, throughout our many, many, many visits to Capitol Hill, AJC professionals were instrumental. They arranged meetings, they walked us through endless hallways, opened doors, prepared us and stood beside us, and they're still doing that for us, and we will see them this week. Always professional, with purpose and humanity, and we will never forget that. Over these two years, we learned something essential: that when Jewish families are in danger, the responsibility belongs to all of us, across movements, across generations, across continents. This work is the work that AJC does every day. This is the work that everyone here in this room understands. Eric Post:  Since the horrors of October 7, AJC has been empowering leaders around the world to take action against antisemitism and stand with Israel. But we cannot succeed alone. Please consider supporting AJC's work with a year-end gift today. Right now, your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, making double the impact.  Every gift matters. Every dollar makes a difference in the fight for a strong and secure Jewish future. Donate at AJC.org/donate – that's www - dot - AJC - dot org  slash donate.

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In this podcast, we recap a complete weekend of boxing. We are also joined by Brook Sibrian, who will be fighting on Saturday in a rematch. Sibrian faces Gloria Munguilla in Los Angeles. The bout is available on PPV.comWe will also talk about Lamont Roach Jr's frustrating year after his draw to Isaac Cruz. We also talk about O'Shaquie Foster outclassing Stephen Fulton Jr, after Fulton missed weight, and how an interim lightweight belt was on the line. Other notables, Erislandy Lara keeps winning as he defeats Johan Gonzalez after Janibek was unable to compete, and Jesus Ramos Jr defeats Shane Mosley Jr. Frank Martin got a win on the prelims.Matchroom had a solid card, Shabaz Masoud defeated Peter McGrail in a fun fight. Elif Turhan announced herself as one of the most fearsome women's boxers as she stopped Beatriz Ferreira to win the IBF lightweight title. Conah Walker also stopped Pat McCormack in the 12th round of a good fight. Then, we preview this week's fight. Eye of the Tiger returns with a card on Thursday headlined by Alexandre Gaumont, and the co-feature is Imam Khataev. On Friday, Kubrat Pulev will face Murat Gassiev in a heavyweight title bout of some sort. Saturday on DAZN, Diego Pacheco will face Kevin Lele Sadjo in Stockton, but all eyes are on the co-feature, local favorite Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Joe Cordina. The bout is a title eliminator. Also featured, Skye Nicolson vs. Yuliahn Luna, and opening the card, junior welterweight Ernesto “Tito” Mercado vs. Antonio Moran.We also breakdown the rematch between Badou Jack vs. Noel MikaelianOn BoxLab Promotions' YouTube page, Kevin Brown will face Cletus Seldin as well. 0:00 Brook Sibrian interview 16:00 Inital thoughts on Lamont Roach-Isaac Cruz24:36 Crawford WBC28:02 Roach-Cruz, Lukie's thoughts35:54 Shock Foster-Stephen Fulton 46:30 Erislandy Lara, Jesus Ramos Jr53:35 Frank Martin56:31 Elif Turhan01:01:06 Conah Walker stops Pat McCormack01:06:00 Diego Pacheco fight week01:10:56 Gabe Flores-Joe Cordina01:18:12 Badou Jack

Kevin Brown shares a message from Hebrews 1:1-4 on the Supremacy of Christ.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Motivational Speaker and Bestselling Author Kevin Brown is the creator of The Hero Effect, a simple philosophy that separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Most of us are unwilling to call ourselves heroes because of humility. The truth is, being a hero doesn't involve doing big things. It's about doing everything you do in a way that serves other people - and to take the storyline and stop accepting what the world is trying to give you. 2. Don't play victim. Don't live in the past. Don't setup camp on where you've been. Focus on where you're going. That's when you can release your gifts to the world. 3. Nobody on this planet was put here to be ordinary. We are created with talents and abilities as unique as our fingerprints. We were put here to use those gifts in service of others. Heroes are Extraordinary People Who Choose Not to Be Ordinary - The Hero Effect Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Intuit QuickBooks - Transform your cash flow and your business. Check out QuickBooks Money Tools today. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/money. Terms apply. Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Bit IRA - Now might be a great time to convert your IRA or 401(k) to Bitcoin with the help of BitIRA. Go to BitIRA.com/JLD.

Mike Stephen talks to Sarah Conway, the new editor in chief of the Chicago Reader, about the future of the paper, discusses Chicago Public Schools student educational attainment post-graduation with the To&Through Project director of data and research Alexandra Usher, and gets the lowdown on new Holiday music from local guitarist Kevin Brown.

Can AI, robotics, and self‑driving technology change the distribution landscape faster than the economy can adapt?In this episode, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton explore the intersection of economic volatility, AI innovation, and leadership adaptation. From robots vs. self‑driving cars to tariff strategy and monetary policy, they unpack the signals distributors should watch and the human‑centric mindset required to thrive amid transformation.What You'll Learn:The race between humanoid robots and self‑driving cars, and what it reveals about AI adoption timelines.Why the Fed's two‑percent inflation target may be outdated in a world of live data and instant analytics.How prediction markets like Polymarket are redefining economic forecasting.The impact of tariffs, trade policy, and rate cuts on wholesale pricing and investment.Why AI literacy, leadership calibration, and contextual intelligence are the new core skills for distribution executives.Episode Highlights:03:05 – Robots or self-driving cars first? Why Kevin now believes humanoid robots may reach mainstream use sooner than autonomous vehicles17:28 – From flying cars to manual transmissions: How consumers balance nostalgia with rapid AI-enabled innovation29:52 – Is the Fed working with outdated economic models? How real-time AI data could reshape monetary policy44:40 – Government shutdown predictions: How Polymarket's 27% odds reveal deeper insights about economic sentiment57:55 – Tariff strategy clarified: Why “refund rumors” are misleading and why methodology matters more than politics01:10:08 – Leadership evolution: AI fluency, contextual intelligence, and functional empathy as core executive skills for 202601:19:30 – Closing take: Why leaders who integrate AI intentionally, rather than reactively—will define the next decade of distributionTools & Frameworks Mentioned:LeadSmart Channel Cloud™ — AI‑enabled CRM and Customer Intelligence platform for manufacturers and distributors.Polymarket — decentralized prediction market for real‑time economic signals.Context Engineering & Agentic AI Workflows — aligning AI systems with business intent and human oversight.Functional Empathy Model — bridging automation and human judgment in leadership development.Closing Insight:“AI doesn't replace relationships, it reinforces them by removing friction.” — Kevin BrownLeave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/ Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

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Eric and Dan are once again joined by Bruce Badgley, recapping the PIAA quarterfinal round and the remaining District 3 championship games. They break down Harrisburg's dominant defensive performance in their 6A win over Central York, Bishop McDevitt's 5A victory against Solanco which marked Coach Jeff Weachter's 300th career win, and Twin Valley's historic first district title in 4A. The discussion also covers Trinity's improbable comeback, Kevin Brown's commitment to West Virginia, and the resignation of Cedar Cliff coach Colin Gillen.

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With fallball competition in the rearview, IL's Kevin Brown, Dan Aburn and Terry Foy hop on to discuss all the scrimmages and exhibitions IL attended over the last two months: Syracuse, Army, Princeton Hopkins vs. Army Saint Joseph's, Lehigh, Harvard, Maryland Penn State, Penn, Bucknell, Drexel Michigan vs. Virginia Johns Hopkins vs. Delaware Maryland vs. Cornell Plus, Fall All-Access visits to: Lafayette Lehigh Loyola Yale Add an update on the latest news, and that's this edition of The Source.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes shake up college football recruiting with a whirlwind of November flips, elevating their 2026 class and securing elite talent at key positions. Can Ryan Day sustain this recruiting momentum and outmaneuver rivals like Clemson, Tennessee, and Penn State for game-changing prospects? Jay Stephens and Brian Smith spotlight the arrival of dynamic playmakers like Legend Bay and Dre Quinn, plus the high-stakes recruiting battle with West Virginia for offensive tackle Kevin Brown.Key insights include the Buckeyes' evolving offensive firepower, defensive upgrades, and the impact of Larry Johnson and Brian Hartline's continued presence in Columbus. The conversation explores strategic shifts in recruiting across Southern powerhouses, the NIL era's influence, and whether Ohio State's aggressive late-cycle surge can cement a top-three national class. Is Columbus becoming the premier destination for elite prospects?@fbscout_florida On X @LO_ThePortal TikTok @lockedontheportalSupport us by supporting our sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 201 is here... the boys discuss audio issues, Veteran's Day, Landman, OHHS Girls Soccer, AAAA Football, Women's basketball and the Greenbrier 5, Kevin Brown, Miles Saddler, Men's basketball 5-0 start, Phil's upcoming trip with the Slaws, Pitt traffic and student tickets, WVU Football Colorado, Arizona St and the right side of the OL, Ethan's punting prowess, Pat MacAfee impact, shopping with dogs, public pooping, and forgettable and unforgettable Christmas gifts.

Tim Brown--Former Mountaineer and father of WVU football recruit Kevin Brown.  

On the heels of a big day for WVU football, Mike Asti jumped on WKMZ with Alex Wiederspiel. They talked what adding a nationally respected recruit does for the expectations of next season and then pivot into discussing WVU basketball winning despite the struggles of a top player. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night's Monday Night Football game, ask whether or not the Cowboys can become contenders, what the Raiders need to do going forward, plus he gives out his game balls from this week, and wraps up week 11 as a whole. Joining the progrum to clear up all the rumors and misinformation circulating around his football team is Ole Miss Head Football Coach, Lane Kiffin. Next, 4 star Offensive Lineman Kevin Brown makes his college commitment live on the show. Later, WVU Head Coach Rich Rodriguez joins the show to chat about the team as a whole, and how it's an exciting time to be a WVU fan. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Virginia has handled its business at home — now it's time to see how the Mountaineers travel. After opening the season with five straight wins inside Hope Coliseum, WVU heads south to Charleston, South Carolina, for its first true test away from Morgantown. Ross Hodge's undefeated squad meets Clemson on Friday, with either Georgia or Xavier waiting next. It's a pivotal early-season checkpoint as the Mountaineers gear up for the grind of Big 12 play. In this episode, the “Guys” break down Monday's win over Lafayette and dive into the matchup with Clemson. They also examine the impact of standout football recruit Kevin Brown's commitment to WVU. Listener questions and comments round out the show on Textual Healing.

Guest speaker, Pastor Kevin Brown, brings a message that he prays will leave us encouraged, “rattle our cage”, and cause God to take up more residence in our heart. Everything that we have is borrowed, it all belongs to God and we steward it for Him. It's not enough that we hear truth from pastors, leaders in the church, and small groups… we need to apply it to our lives. And that means we have to take action! Pastor Kevin Brown is lead pastor and co-founder of the Perfecting Ministries. Let's listen in…LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:• Find out more about Pastor Kevin Brown and The Perfecting Church• Glocanet and KDSC• Download the free complete transcript here.• Scripture References: 2 Kings 6, verses 1-7; Psalm 24, verse 1; Ephesians 4; 1 Samuel 2, verse 30• Find out more about Covenant Church at ⁠covenantexperience.com

What happens when tariffs, rate cuts, and AI forecasting collide in the world of wholesale distribution?In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton break down the latest economic, technological, and policy shifts affecting distributors and manufacturers.From the longest U.S. government shutdown in history to the Supreme Court's pending tariff ruling, they unpack what these changes mean for margins, pricing, and the role of AI-driven customer intelligence in building resilient distribution networks.What You'll Learn:How government shutdowns and rate changes create ripple effects across distributionThe true meaning of a 17.9% average tariff rate, and why not everyone feels it equallyWhy tariff refunds could take years (or never happen at all)How AI-enabled CRM and contextual intelligence are helping distributors gain visibility into customers and pricing gapsWhat smart distributors are doing to balance efficiency, inventory, and profitability heading into 2026Episode Highlights:03:10 – The U.S. government shutdown “ends”… or just gets delayed until January 3115:25 – How prediction markets like Polymarket are shaping economic forecasting27:40 – The Fed's next move: dissenters, inflation targets, and “The Burton Market”43:05 – Tariff talk: why the Supreme Court ruling isn't really about tariffs55:18 – Mark Brohan's article on the 17.9% effective tariff rate and what it means for distributors01:07:34 – Why smaller distributors dependent on wholesalers face steeper challenges01:16:55 – Final thoughts: AI, efficiency, and the future of pricing powerMeet the Hosts:Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are co-founders of LeadSmart Technologies, creators of LeadSmart Channel Cloud™, the industry's first AI-enabled Customer Intelligence and Smart CRM platform built exclusively for manufacturers and distributors.Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:LeadSmart Channel Cloud™ – Unified customer intelligence platform for distributors and manufacturersPolymarket – Decentralized prediction market for economic forecastingYale Budget Lab Study – Analysis of U.S. tariff rates and macroeconomic effectsContext Engineering – Aligning AI systems with business intentCustomer Intelligence Framework – Turning siloed ERP, CRM, and eCommerce data into actionable insightsClosing Insight:“AI doesn't replace relationships, it reinforces them by removing friction.” — Kevin BrownFrom tariff volatility to AI-driven opportunity, this episode explores how distributors can navigate uncertainty with smarter strategy, deeper data, and stronger customer connections.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/ Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

WVU football and coach Rich Rodriguez are in the mix for two highly rated high school recruits for the 2026 class that previously committed to Penn State, but reopened their recruitment after the Nittany Lions fired James Franklin. In this live show, Couz will talk about both of those players and WVU's chances of landing them. He will also talk about a unique recruit WVU is going after, along with some WVU men's basketball talk. Kevin Brown is a 4-star offensive lineman with ties to WVU and it appears the Mountaineers are in a good spot to land him. However, they have tough competition with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Can WVU pull it off? Another star recruit WVU is in the mix for is 5-star Safety, Matt Sieg. The dual threat athlete is also committed to Penn State, but WVU has made his final cut for a unique reason. WVU could also sign a former pro basketball player. Couz will talk about that as well. Finally, Couz will give his take on WVU basketball's win over Campbell in game two of the Ross Hodge era. #wvu #wvufootball #wvumountaineers Sources: On3/Rivals: https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/west-virginia-building-momentum-for-a-major-flip-in-the-2026-class/ 247 Sports WVSportsNow: https://wvsportsnow.com/top-wpial-prospect-penn-state-commit-matt-sieg-to-take-wvu-ov/ WPIAL Insider: https://x.com/wpial_insider?s=21 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole

What do rate cuts, tariffs, and the rise of agentic AI mean for the future of wholesale distribution?In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton dissect the week's biggest economic shifts, from the Federal Reserve's policy moves to AI's rapid integration across manufacturing, logistics, and B2B commerce. Learn how forward-thinking distributors are preparing for 2026, where automation meets leadership and contextual intelligence defines competitive advantage.What You'll Learn:Why AI literacy and contextual intelligence are essential leadership skills in 2025How tariffs, prediction markets, and Fed rate cuts are shaping industrial investmentThe emerging impact of agentic commerce on B2B buying behaviorThe business risks of ungoverned generative AI in enterprise settingsHow distributors can balance data automation with human trust in decision-makingEpisode Highlights:04:18 – How the U.S. government shutdown is influencing the Fed's economic playbook18:32 – What the latest rate cuts reveal about manufacturing, inflation, and capital investment33:27 – Tariffs, Supreme Court delays, and the uncertain trade horizon for distributors51:08 – The “AI slop” problem: when generative tools create risk instead of efficiency01:04:22 – Amazon and PayPal move toward agentic commerce, what B2B can learn01:14:10 – The rise of humanoid robotics and physical AI in supply chain operations01:26:55 – Why courage and clarity will define the next generation of distribution leadersMeet the Hosts:Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are the co-founders of LeadSmart Technologies, creators of LeadSmart Channel Cloud™, an AI-enabled CRM and customer intelligence platform for distributors and manufacturers. With decades of combined experience in digital transformation, leadership strategy, and industrial data systems, they help B2B leaders thrive in the age of AI-driven distribution.Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:LeadSmart Channel Cloud™ – AI-powered CRM + Customer Intelligence for distributionAgentic Commerce – The next evolution of AI-driven transactional systemsContext Engineering – Framework for aligning AI with business intentIndustrial Supply Association (ISA) – Leadership development and AI fluency initiativesSection 232 & 301 Tariff Mechanisms – Understanding how U.S. trade rules impact sourcingClosing Insight or CTA:“AI doesn't replace relationships, it reinforces them by removing friction.” — Kevin BrownAs AI redefines how businesses operate, leadership must evolve alongside it.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/ Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

In this episode of The Gear Box Podcast, Jimmy sits down with Kevin Brown — shop owner, creator of Repair Shop Reckoning, and one of the loudest voices calling for real talk in the auto repair world. Together, they dig into the truth behind shop culture, leadership, AI in the bay, and why knowing your numbers beats chasing the next silver bullet. It's raw, funny, and packed with lessons every shop owner needs to hear.

Episode 200 is here... the boys discuss the first episode, the World Champion Dodgers, Disney princess, Bridge Day, Halloween, OHHS Girls Soccer, Coaching Carousel, WVU Basketball, WVU Football rewind, Kevin Brown, Phil's Wedding Snafu, Winning Record vs Ranked Teams, Colorado game preview, WVU Men's and Women's Soccer, Best Father/Son Duo, an unbelievable Homecoming tale, good customer service, Peter's Drive, Block Party and Derby Days, and the end of the Neal Brown era. 

What happens when two industry veterans break down the biggest stories shaping wholesale distribution, AI adoption, and the global economy, live and unfiltered?In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton analyze everything from Fed rate cuts and tariffs to the rise of AI-driven commerce and the evolving role of leadership in an age of automation. Through their signature mix of insight and humor, they explore how distributors can stay resilient, data-smart, and human-centered amid rapid technological and economic change.What You'll Learn:Why AI-driven transformation is redefining productivity and workforce trustHow agentic commerce and AI-powered purchasing are disrupting e-commerce modelsThe real-world effects of rate cuts, tariffs, and government shutdowns on the wholesale channelWhy contextual intelligence and digital ecosystems are the new growth driversHow leaders can leverage AI and emotional intelligence to future-proof their organizationsEpisode Highlights:04:08 – A look at market sentiment in wholesale distribution heading into 202516:42 – What the Fed's latest rate cut means for lending, mortgages, and growth capital31:55 – The ripple effects of the ongoing government shutdown on supply chains46:30 – Trump's proposed tariff reset and its implications for import-dependent industries59:18 – How AI adoption is reshaping manufacturing and reducing burnout in operations01:10:05 – Agentic commerce and how PayPal is leading the charge in AI-driven transactions01:20:44 – Why distributors must rethink e-commerce or risk losing 25% of their market shareMeet the Hosts:Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are the co-founders of LeadSmart Technologies, creators of LeadSmart Channel Cloud™, an AI-powered CRM and customer intelligence platform built for distributors and manufacturers. Together, they bring over 40 years of experience in digital transformation, AI strategy, and industrial growth, translating complex trends into actionable insights for industry leaders.Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:LeadSmart Channel Cloud™ – AI-enabled CRM and Customer Intelligence platformAgentic Commerce – AI-driven transactional automation and conversational e-commerceContext Engineering – Framework for aligning AI and workflow intentHuman + Machine Collaboration Model – Integrating empathy and analytics for smarter teamsISA Leadership Academy – Developing adaptive, future-ready leaders across the supply chainClosing Insight:“AI isn't going to take your job; it's someone using AI that will.” — Kevin BrownFrom economic volatility to AI-enabled innovation, this episode challenges distribution leaders to rethink strategy, leverage intelligence, and lead through disruption.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/ Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Join Jim and Greg for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they discuss left-leaning unions now demanding Democrats support the GOP bill to fund the government, Republicans essentially surrendering the fight against Gavin Newsom's California gerrymandering referendum, and Graham Platner's campaign manager jumping ship after just three days on the job.First, they highlight the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union publicly demanding an end to the government shutdown and urging Democrats to back the clean extension of government funding pushed by Republicans. Four different pilots' unions are making the same demand. Will this convince four more Senate Dems to switch sides?Next, they wince as the groups spending the most money to defeat California Gov. Gavin Newsom's ballot initiative to gerrymander the state's congressional map are now spending very little and essentially surrendering the fight.Finally, they get a kick out of Maine Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign manager stepping down after three days on the job. Kevin Brown says it's because he and his wife just found out they are expecting a baby and Platner deserves a campaign manager with undivided attention. But that timing seems awfully convenient given Platner's Nazi tattoo scandal.Please visit our great sponsors:Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money at https://RocketMoney.com/MARTINI Build your fall sanctuary of comfort with Boll and Branch. Save 20% plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://BollAndBranch.com/THREEMARTINI —offer ends soon, exclusions apply.

BIN News anchors Teri McCready + Kevin Brown join Host Ramses Ja on today's podcast to discuss the major news stories of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from IMEX America in Las Vegas, Bart sits down with Kevin Brown — Senior Manager of Go-to-Market and Editorial Strategies at Alliants. From an unexpected encounter with a hotel CEO to building a career on creativity, Kevin shares how gut checks, human connection, and breaking norms have shaped his professional journey and his philosophy on hospitality.Major Takeaways /LearningsGut Checks Lead to Growth: Kevin's career pivots from music industry to hospitality were guided bylistening to instinct and embracing change, not rigid plans.Creativity Is a Muscle: His early years experimenting with acting, painting, writing, and failingforward built resilience and problem-solving skills.No One Succeeds in Isolation: Great ideas emerge through collaboration and challenging conventional thinking.Redefining Roles: At Alliants, Kevin's hybrid position was created around his strengths and passions a model for modern organizations.Connection Through Better Questions: Asking meaningful questions like “What makes you come alive?” creates deeper, faster rapport.Technology as an Enabler: Alliants builds tools that reduce admin tasks and increase time for real guestconnection blending context with hospitality.Trust as ROI: Hospitality success is built on human trust more than on loyalty points or amenities.Happiness as a Metric: Kevin champions measuring “Happiness Per Employee” as a driver of service excellence.Competitive Socialization: Shared experiences (like F1 racing simulators) can teach workplace lessons oncollaboration, patience, and communication. Memorable Quotes“Failure's only a failure if you don't learn anything fromit.” — Kevin Brown“It's not about your idea. It's about the best idea — andthat comes from collaboration.”“Most people don't put people first… but they should.”“Technology should give time back to humans, not take itaway.” “Ask better questions, and you'll build betterconnections.” Why It Matters / How to Use It For Leaders: Create roles around people's passions, not just job descriptions.For Teams: Lead conversations with curiosity and connection not titles or logos.For Hospitality Pros: Use tech to build context, not walls. Every second saved on admin is a secondgained for real service.For Event & Sales Teams: Break formalities, ask meaningful questions, and connect on a human level.For Organizations: Measure and prioritize employee happiness to elevate guest experience.For Culture Builders: Gamified experiences (like F1 Arcade) can double as learning labs for communication and teamwork.Resources and Links:Bart Berkey: MostPeopleDont.com | LinkedIn

What does the future of leadership look like in the distribution industry?In this special episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Brendan Breen, President of the Industrial Supply Association (ISA), to explore how leadership transformation, AI adoption, and workforce evolution are redefining what it means to run a modern distribution business. From data-driven decision-making to generational shifts in workplace expectations, this episode unpacks the trends shaping the next decade of industrial growth.What You'll Learn:How AI-driven transformation is changing the leadership playbook for distributors and manufacturersWhy emotional intelligence and adaptability are now core leadership competenciesHow ISA is building a bridge between legacy leaders and next-gen talentThe role of digital ecosystems in shaping connected supply chains and value-based sellingWhat human-first leadership means in the era of automation and analyticsEpisode Highlights:04:35 – Brendan Breen on redefining leadership for a digital-first industrial economy16:20 – AI and workforce transformation: adapting without alienating talent29:02 – ISA's evolving mission: from association to innovation accelerator43:18 – How next-gen leaders are reshaping the future of manufacturing and distribution57:40 – Data transparency, ethics, and the rise of context-aware leadership01:10:26 – Building scalable ecosystems that merge AI and human expertise01:23:12 – How to lead with empathy and foresight in the age of automation01:33:58 – Closing reflections: why the future belongs to adaptive leadersMeet the Guest:Brendan Breen is the President of the Industrial Supply Association (ISA), where he leads initiatives to modernize the industrial supply channel through education, digital transformation, and community collaboration. His work helps bridge the gap between experienced leaders and emerging talent in distribution and manufacturing.Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:LeadSmart Channel Cloud™ – AI-powered CRM + Customer Intelligence platformISA Leadership Academy – Building resilient, future-ready leadership teamsContext Engineering – Framework for aligning AI systems with business intentHuman + Machine Collaboration Model – A people-centered approach to automationClosing Insight:“AI won't replace leaders, but it will expose the ones who refuse to adapt.” — Brendan BreenFrom digital transformation to leadership evolution, this episode is a must-listen for distribution executives, manufacturers, and future leaders navigating the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/ Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Ohio State is 'off' this week given the bye. But it's no time to rest on what are considerable laurels. Prep for Penn State is underway in earnest.  Mark Porter is here. Garrick Hodge is here. They have plenty to say.  Off the field, it's all about 'crootin and wouldn't ya know, we have news on a Penn State commitment - offensive lineman Kevin Brown - drawing serious Ohio State interest.  We then dive deep on other potential Class of 2026 targets your Buckeyes could still add to the fold. To finish, it's Cincinnati Anderson vs. Winton Woods film from from this past weekend, featuring Antoine Higgins, Ace Alston and Jaylen Mercer. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For episode 69 of Staffcast, Sean and Richard are joined by the voice of the Baltimore Orioles Kevin Brown to talk about job titles, accent eradication, Long Island, booking postseason flights, getting everyone mad at you, Blink 182, calling football and hockey, signature home run calls, sharing ideas, Jim Palmer's aversion to chicken wings, Oasis, and more!Follow your incredibly cool hosts and guests:⁠Kevin Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sean Doolittle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trevor Hildenberger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Staff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom Hackimer⁠Episode art by Abigail Noy (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sympatheticinker.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Edited by Italian Dave (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/theitaliandave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Intro: The Horrific Sounds That Bounce Around My Head Because The Record Labels Threatened To Kill Me

Episode 5: Gift of Flesh (with Josh Caldwell)This week, your Regarding…Slang hosts Wolfie, Scotzo, podcasting overlord Corey, and Chaz are joined by podcaster, musician, and self-described “boneless couch philosopher” Josh Caldwell as they crack open Slang's most feral track — “Gift of Flesh.”Before the amps even warm up, the gang detours through Phil Collins tributes (and coconut oil stories you'll never un-hear), heartfelt reflections on Chaz's fallen heroe Ace Frehley, and a debate over whether harmonies are a Def Leppard necessity or just one more thing to lose in the grunge fog. Josh and Corey call out the band for ditching their signature layered vocals, while Scott wonders if “Gift of Flesh” is what happens when Sheffield meets Seattle — and Wolfie swears it's Foo Fighters before Foo Fighters knew who they were.The song itself? A muscular, riff-driven outburst that sounds like Adrenalize and Soundgarden got drunk together and woke up in a dive bar bathroom, with the Colour and the Shape all over their pants. Caldwell praises the raw guitar tone and the acoustic drum sound (“finally, something human”), while everyone else argues whether the vocals are gritty authenticity or just Joe Elliott forgetting he's Joe Elliott. Somewhere in there, they discover a lost version called Black Train, debate whether Phil secretly sang lead, and compare the riff to Ozzy and Van Halen before things inevitably derail into stripper metaphors for commercial success.This episode features:

On this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik digs into how fitness and healthcare can finally work as one system. Dr. Kevin Brown—Doctor of Physical Therapy, CSCS, and founder of Performance Therapy Fitness (Gahanna, OH)—lays out a practical, scalable model that connects rehab to strength training for adults 40–50+ so they move better, build resilience, and stay pain-free. We cover individualized movement assessments, habit-building, safe progression, and why “movement health” (strength, mobility, balance, control) should be tracked like blood pressure. If you lead a clinic, run a gym, or you're simply aging actively, this conversation gives you a blueprint to merge prevention, performance, and long-term independence.   About the guest  : Dr. Kevin Brown is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He founded Performance Therapy Fitness to bridge rehab and fitness under one roof, helping adults—especially 50+—gain strength, restore confidence, and maintain pain-free movement for life.   Key takeaways: “Movement health” = strength, mobility, balance, motor control; track it like vitals. Most PT discharges don't equal real-life readiness; a guided fitness continuum closes the gap. Adults 40–50+ often repeat injury cycles by returning to old workouts without foundations. Start with an individualized assessment (goals, history, habits) + movement screen. Safe progressions reduce fear: workouts should work muscles, not flare joints. Two to three days/week of strength training plus weekly cardio minutes is a durable baseline. Prevention belongs inside programming: mobility, stability, and tissue work are baked in. Clinics and gyms can align through shared protocols and consistent language to patients. Scalable systems—not star clinicians—enable this model to spread across locations. Future state: annual “movement health” checks trigger early referrals, preserving independence.   How to connect with the guest   Website: https://performancetherapy1.com/ Connect with Dr. Kevin Brown on LinkedIn (search by name + clinic) Preferred: reach out via the clinic's website/contact page for assessments and programs   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Here's (more than) a hint: it's AI Engine Optimization. And right now, it could be even more important than SEO for B2B visibility.In this episode, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the latest economic shifts, from the government shutdown's ripple effects to the rise of AI-driven commerce, and how they're transforming manufacturing, logistics, and customer engagement. Learn why context engineering and AI-enabled CRM platforms are redefining the way distributors compete and connect in 2025.What You'll Learn:Why tariffs and supply chain realignments are now “business as usual” for U.S. distributorsHow prediction markets like Polymarket are outperforming traditional economic forecastsWhat the Fed's next moves could mean for interest rates, hiring, and inflationWhy AI Engine Optimization (AEO) is replacing traditional SEO for B2B visibilityHow LeadSmart's AI-enabled Channel Cloud™ is transforming CRM into Customer IntelligenceEpisode Highlights:04:10 – The government shutdown and why markets barely reacted13:45 – Fed predictions, Polymarket insights, and crowd-sourced forecasting25:30 – Inflation, unemployment, and the rise of AI's role in economic stability36:48 – Tariffs, China trade tensions, and supply chain recalibration49:05 – Fastenal's organic growth strategy and the power of data-driven wallet share59:58 – Schneider Electric + NVIDIA: powering AI data centers of the future01:10:22 – From SEO to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): preparing content for AI search01:22:45 – Why AI isn't replacing people, but empowering those who know how to use itTools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:LeadSmart Channel Cloud™ – AI-powered CRM + Customer Intelligence platformPolymarket – decentralized prediction market forecasting economic probabilitiesAI Engine Optimization (AEO) / Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) – frameworks for AI discoverabilityContext Engineering – Gartner's model for contextual AI and workflow designAgentic Workflows – AI-driven automation aligned with distributor processesClosing Insight:“AI won't take your job. But someone using AI better than you will.” — Tom BurtonFrom government shutdowns to AI search adoption, this episode dives into the forces transforming distribution. Subscribe to Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution for weekly conversations on digital transformation, leadership, and customer intelligence in manufacturing and B2B commerce.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/ Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

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Unity. It was the prayer of Jesus. It is the sign of our identity. It is the proof of our Savior's presence. All will know we are Christ's disciples by how we treat one another. For we are one in Christ Jesus. In this three-part series, we explore the blessings, basis, and barriers to maintaining the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.The sermon today is titled "The Basis For Unity." This sermon is the second installment in our series "One In Christ." The Scripture reading is from Galatians 3:2-28 (NIV) and Ephesians 4:1-6 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on October 5, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing The Kingdom.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Aaron Earls, "Most Americans Want Their Church to Share Their Politics," Christianity Today (Nov 1, 2022).Kevin Brown, "The Call to John 17 Unity." Mere Orthodoxy (Oct 4, 2023).1974 article "How Sound Are You?" Referenced by Mark Henderson, "People Need The Unity-Committed Church," ACU Lectureship 1996.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

What happens when a government shutdown, interest rate cuts, and AI-driven commerce collide with the future of wholesale distribution?In this week's Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton unpack the headlines that matter: the Fed's next move, tariff resilience, and how AI-enabled platforms like LeadSmart Channel Cloud™ are reframing CRM as a growth engine. You'll also hear why AI Engine Optimization (AEO) is quickly replacing SEO, and what it means for distributors competing in an Amazon + OpenAI marketplace.What You'll Learn:Why CRM adoption fails, and how LeadSmart's smart CRM reframes it as customer enablementHow prediction markets like Polymarket may forecast economic shifts more accurately than government dataWhy tariffs, lithium mining, and government-backed investments signal long-term supply chain realignmentHow AI search and embedded transactions could challenge Amazon's dominanceWhy AI ethics and workforce augmentation matter more than “replacement” narrativesEpisode Highlights:03:05 – Government shutdown politics and the missing jobs report13:45 – Fed rate cuts, prediction markets, and Polymarket's surprising odds25:52 – Consumer confidence paradox: nervous workers, steady spending37:20 – U.S. invests in lithium mines and Intel, national security or sovereign wealth strategy?50:18 – Tariffs reshaping global supply chains and stalling multimillion-dollar projects01:01:12 – OpenAI launches checkout: what it means for distributors vs. Amazon01:12:05 – AI content optimization: moving from SEO to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)01:19:10 – Why AI won't take jobs, but people using AI willTools, Frameworks, or Strategies MentionedLeadSmart Channel Cloud™ – AI-enabled CRM + customer intelligence platformPolymarket – decentralized prediction markets for real-time sentimentAI Engine Optimization (AEO) & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) – future-proofing content strategyAgentic AI Workflows – automation with human-in-the-loop oversightDigital Twins & Lithium Investments – future of industrial resilienceClosing Insight:“If you have siloed data, you have siloed AI. The winners unify data to future-proof supply chains.” – Kevin BrownLeave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/ Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Kevin Brown, pbp for Padres-Cubs on ABC This Week Joins The Guys To Preview The Wild Card Series. Will Brinson, CBS Sports Recaps A WILD Week 4 In The NFL.

Kevin Brown, pbp for Padres-Cubs on ABC This Week Joins The Guys To Preview The Wild Card Series.

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Brown offers valuable insights for younger dentists who aspire to enrich their careers by blending the art and science of dentistry with the opportunities that come from sharing knowledge on a larger stage. He walks us through the pivotal moments that shaped his expertise, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to become a respected key opinion leader—building relationships with manufacturers, navigating industry partnerships, and still maintaining authenticity in the lecture hall and operatory alike. Dr. Kevin Brown is in private practice in Bellevue Washington. He has a passion for minimally invasive cosmetic techniques and has published numerous articles and lectures routinely on direct and indirect anterior smile enhancement. Find him on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kevin_brown/

Thank you to Kevin Brown for joining our podcast! We have talked about him enough to warrant an excellent appearance for all of you. Kevin and Jeff Kurkjian both attended Syracuse University however just missed each other by just one year. Imagine that dynamic duo working at the same station at the same time? Unstoppable. But nonetheless, Kevin Brown went from college to do big things as a broadcaster including calling games with our very own Tim Kurkjian, an even better duo we might add. He currently serves as the play-by-play broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles working along side a former guest of ours, the great Jim Palmer. Let us just say, we've had a lot of guests at this point and his impression of Palmer might be the best impression we've had (Jason Benetti, you're in the conversation don't worry). We want to thank Kevin Brown for his time, yes, this is broadcaster Kevin Brown, not the former big leaguer (wait until you see the autographed ball Kevin Brown has). Thanks for taking the time to listen, make sure to share this episode with a friend who loves baseball and laughter as much as we do. And a special shoutout to the WJPZ family that took time to listen or watch this episode, it means a lot! If you would like to support more, hit the follow or subscribe button! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coming to you from beautiful Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, we are so happy to have you listening or watching. At the worst possible time during the baseball season, five families decided that the last week of the baseball regular season was the best time to travel. However, that doesn't mean we aren't podcasting, we are ALL over it in person, wait until you hear where we are inside this massive house. We open the takeaways with a couple of notes concerning no-doubt first ballot Hall of Famers, including one that might make you tear up. Some strange numbers games with Mike Trout and Francisco Lindor. Plus, what is going on with these pennant races? It's unbelievable what's happening to the Mets, Mariners, Guardians and more, hard to understand but we love it so so much!We will have episodes from the beach all week including an amazing interview with the amazing Kevin Brown, play-by-play broadcast for the Baltimore Orioles. So make sure to subscribe wherever you are listening or watching right now.  Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome original Atlas player and current assistant coach/assistant GM Steven Brooks to the show to discuss getting over the hump and winning New York's first championship. From the disappointing first round exits to the crushing semifinal defeats to now champions, there is no better guest to discuss the Atlas rise to the top of the mountaintop than the man who had a say in drafting and constructing every singe player on the title-winning roster that has been there for it all. Brooks helps Rosie and Kevin relive the 2025 epic championship clash in all of its glory with insights on the hectic dramatic final minute, a hot offensive start, and some key words from Xander Dickson that stuck with him. Whether it's the story behind his Carolina kicks or getting some behind the scenes on the guys who celebrated hardest and danced the most, this is a must-listen podcast for all Atlas/PLL fans. From there, Rosie and Kevin put a bow on the seventh PLL season, sizing up how epic the title game ranks, how an Outlaws-Atlas Finals rivalry could be special for years to come, and start looking ahead to key storylines to look forward to this offseason.

IL's Chris Rosenthall and Kevin Brown welcome on a handful of guests during the league's championship media day to get their thoughts on the title game tilt between the New York Atlas and Denver Outlaws. For New York, head coach Mike Pressler, defenseman Gavin Adler, attackman Jeff Teat, and midfielders Reid Bowering plus rookies Hugh Kelleher and Matt Traynor join the show to answer a range of compelling and comedic questions. For Denver, a Terrapin theme emerged with veteran defenseman Jesse Bernhardt, rookie goalie Logan McNaney, middie Jonathan Donville before SSDM of the Year Ryan Terefenko and former Richmond great Dalton Young rounded things out.