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Alex Thorn from Galaxy Digital discusses why they revised their Bitcoin price target from $185K to $120K, competition from gold and AI, the stalling Bitcoin Season 2 momentum, stablecoin growth, and Bitcoin's transition into a mature, lower-volatility asset class. Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, joins us to talk about why Galaxy revised their Bitcoin end-of-year target from $185K to $120K, the competitive headwinds from gold (up 57% vs Bitcoin's 12%), AI investments, and stablecoins, the October 10th leverage wipeout, Bitcoin's maturation into a lower-volatility asset, whale distribution patterns, the stalled momentum of ordinals and runes, Bitcoin Layer 2 developments, and the ongoing arbitrary data filters debate affecting projects like Citrea and Botanix. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **Notes:** • Galaxy revised BTC target: $185K down to $120K • Gold outperformed Bitcoin: 57% vs 12% YTD • October 10th leverage wipeout major catalyst • Bitcoin Season 2 momentum has stalled out • Stablecoins creating major market competition • Layer 2s like Citrea, Botanix still early stage Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:49 Gov shutdown? Oh no!!! 03:03 Revising EOY price prediction 07:55 Next price catalyst? 10:50 Longer term price predictions 14:01 Crashing to $100k 16:34 Stablecoins 22:38 Tether & competition 30:11 Backing 33:58 Did we lose the plot? 37:37 Enthusiasm for BTC development -

Send us a textWhat if you stopped selling features and started winning on outcomes? We sit down with founder Jason Bryll to unpack the plays that turned a one-person consultancy into a high-performance services engine built on trust, speed, and rock-solid systems. From healthcare data trenches to global team leadership, Jason shares the unvarnished moves that drive compounding growth without the chaos.We start with the founder shift: hire earlier than feels comfortable, build around ownership, and accept the short-term income flatline to unlock long-term scale. Jason explains how tight salary bands, margin-aware pricing, and disciplined ops saved his company from cash whiplash. Then comes the big pivot—ditching heavy implementation fees for a lower entry point and a higher, predictable monthly retainer. That single change reduced friction, boosted forecasting, and delivered what clients actually want: rapid iteration without the upsell dance.The heart of the playbook is focus and quality. Jason narrowed services to data warehousing, BI reporting, and analytics, then codified delivery with SOPs, Asana-driven workflows, and video training. This made speed a true differentiator—faster time to value with consistent standards. Layer in a US–India model with monthly culture touchpoints and you get three wins at once: 24-hour progress, approachable pricing, and meaningful wages for a growing global team. The kicker? Zero churn among clients on the recurring model, thanks to steady partnership and fewer barriers to making progress.If you're building a services firm—or stuck chasing product market fit with no payoff—this conversation is a blueprint. You'll hear how to hire for trust over resumes, define the customer outcome that matters most, and transform expertise into repeatable assets that scale. Subscribe for more bold, unfiltered strategies, share this with a founder who needs it, and drop your biggest bottleneck—we'll tackle it in a future show.Support the show

My interview with Brian Mehler, CEO of Stable. - Stable built a Layer 1 blockchain using USDC as its native gas token - Predictable fees and subsecond finality remove key institutional pain points  - Peer-to-peer transfers always gas-free for users - Subscription-based block space model for institutional clients - Stablecoin market growth driven by both retail and institutional demand - Expects USDC to maintain dominance due to trust and liquidity - Sees divergence between domestic and cross-border stablecoin roles - Highlights regulatory clarity as key to stablecoin innovation   Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/43sp61b  

A grassroots journalist calling in mid-haircut connects with Gethard over a shared love for community media. Together, they break down why public access matters now more than ever: how local TV and community-powered news can connect neighbors, build trust where traditional media has fallen short and, most importantly, help people tell their own stories. They swap favorite public access oddities (including a cat-costume cuddle show) and Geth shares how his own public access days somehow ended up tied to a Supreme Court case. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week's caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Visit Upwork.com right now to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $20 off their 10 inch Frames by going to my skylight.com/BEAUTIFUL Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince. Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

Johann Kerbrat, SVP and GM of Crypto at Robinhood, shares the company's vision for democratizing finance by prioritizing customer access and education. In this episode of Gen C, Johann Kerbrat, SVP and GM of Crypto at Robinhood, discusses how the platform approaches the digital asset space, prioritizing access and education over institutional control. Robinhood's investment in stablecoins, tokenization, and Layer 2 technology represents a clear bet on the next generation of decentralized financial infrastructure. - Links mentioned from the podcast: Johann's Twitter Robinhood Website - Follow us on Twitter:  Sam Ewen, CoinDesk -From our sponsors: Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at https://www.owlting.com/portal/?lang=en&utm_source=CoinDesk&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CoinDesk_Banner Genius Group has partnered with CoinDesk for Bitcoin Treasury Month, launching the Genius x CoinDesk Quest. Participants can join the Bitcoin Academy, complete free microcourses from experts like Natalie Brunell and Saifedean Ammous, and enter to win 1,000,000 GEMs (worth 1 BTC) promoting bitcoin education and adoption.                                                                            CTA: geniusgroup.ai/coindesk-bitcoin-treasury-month/ - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.

Johann Kerbrat, SVP and GM of Crypto at Robinhood, shares the company's vision for democratizing finance by prioritizing customer access and education. In this episode of Gen C, Johann Kerbrat, SVP and GM of Crypto at Robinhood, discusses how the platform approaches the digital asset space, prioritizing access and education over institutional control. Robinhood's investment in stablecoins, tokenization, and Layer 2 technology represents a clear bet on the next generation of decentralized financial infrastructure. - Links mentioned from the podcast: Johann's Twitter Robinhood Website - Follow us on Twitter:  Sam Ewen, CoinDesk -From our sponsors: Break the cycle of exploitation. Break down the barriers to truth. Break into the next generation of privacy. Break Free. Free to scroll without being monetized. Free from censorship. Freedom without fear. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free OwlTing (Nasdaq: OWLS) is building invisible rails for global payments. With OwlPay, businesses and users can bridge fiat and stablecoins, send money instantly across borders, and access stablecoin checkout at lower costs. Licensed worldwide, OwlTing delivers secure, compliant, and regulated infrastructure for the digital economy. Learn more at https://www.owlting.com/portal/?lang=en&utm_source=CoinDesk&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CoinDesk_Banner Genius Group has partnered with CoinDesk for Bitcoin Treasury Month, launching the Genius x CoinDesk Quest. Participants can join the Bitcoin Academy, complete free microcourses from experts like Natalie Brunell and Saifedean Ammous, and enter to win 1,000,000 GEMs (worth 1 BTC) promoting bitcoin education and adoption.                                                                            CTA: geniusgroup.ai/coindesk-bitcoin-treasury-month/ - "Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.

In this interview, Justin (Shocknet) shares his view that projects like Spark and Ark are presenting themselves as Bitcoin “Layer 2” solutions while still relying on trusted, centralized models. He argues this reflects an evolution of the old shitcoin mentality within Bitcoin. We explore his perspective and what he believes defines a truly Bitcoin-native Layer 2.---00:00 – Intro01:17 – Justin's Journey: How He Got Into Bitcoin and Building on It05:13 – Spark and Ark: LARPing as Real Bitcoin Layer 2s?16:01 – Lightning Network Pain Points26:12 – Scaling Bitcoin by Making Trust Local: ShockWallet and Lightning.Pub28:38 – The Role of Nostr in ShockWallet32:56 – The Case Against Using Lightning Over Tor35:40 – What Makes Running a Lightweight Lightning Node Possible38:13 – Nostr's Precursor: Gun, Created by Justin42:58 – The Role of Nostr in Bitcoin Development45:46 – The Downsides of BOLT1247:54 – Lightning.Video: Better Than OnlyFans?55:21 – Setting Up Your Lightning Node with Lightning.Pub and ShockWallet01:01:34 – Does an Internet Cutoff Pose Risks to Lightning Channels?01:04:37 – Do We Need Another Bitcoin Soft Fork for Better Layer 2 Development?01:10:03 – Is Cashu Really Private?01:15:49 – Where to Follow Justin's Work--- Follow Justin and his work:[https://shock.network](https://shock.network/)https://shockwallet.app/https://lightning.pub/https://lightning.video/https://x.com/shocknet_justinNostr Npub: npub1xvtwx6tduaxnn9v3y7uasskl277achgu0tu2qncmc7hdsz6y2zyqce64saLearn more about Gun, the Nostr's pre-cursor: https://gun.eco/---

Matthew Bertram brings Rob Neumann on to map how private LLMs, PIM/DAM, and AI-driven search turn messy B2B catalogs into findable, persuasive product experiences that convert. We push leaders to move now on the LLM land grab, unify entities, and align teams to become AI first.• unifying brand, author, and entity signals for clarity• why every business needs an e-commerce path• findability before conversion and product page SEO• persona-based descriptions with private LLMs• PIM/DAM as the enrichment layer above ERP• AI search for exact matches and smart substitutes• channel-aware inventory and safety stock reduction• SKU and vendor normalization for white label margin• CAD, specs, and E‑E‑A‑T for trust and rankings• email fatigue, SMS prompts, and postcard nudges• urgency of the LLM land grab and authority hardeningGuest Contact Information: Website: robneumann.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertneumannMore from EWR and Matthew:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of LLM Visibility™ and the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you'll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show

Send a text to Melissa and she'll answer it on the next episode. Peeling back layers - it's a phrase homeopaths use to describe the healing journey, and in this final installment of our Encouragement Series, we discover how profoundly this metaphor applies to our spiritual lives as well.When facing chronic illness, the center of that metaphorical onion can seem impossibly distant beneath years of accumulated layers. The journey toward wellness feels overwhelming, progress seems painfully slow, and sometimes old symptoms resurface just when we thought we were moving forward. Sound familiar? It's remarkably similar to our walk with God - the frustrations of sanctification, the disappointment when we struggle with issues we thought were resolved, and the confusion when growth happens in unexpected areas.But there's profound beauty in these parallels. Just as homeopathic remedies work gently without forcing change, God works in our lives with grace and patience. He knows exactly how much transformation we can handle at once. And when those old symptoms or struggles return? That's not failure - it's often a sign that our bodies and souls are now stronger, better equipped to process and move through them permanently.Melissa and Bri share a powerful story about a severely pruned fiddle leaf fig tree that appeared dead for a month before exploding with more abundant growth than ever before. What looked like certain death was actually the necessary preparation for unprecedented flourishing. What if our painful seasons of pruning are exactly the same?Whether you're walking through physical healing, spiritual transformation, or both simultaneously, this episode offers encouragement for the journey. The layers are peeling back, one by one, in exactly the right order. And underneath it all? Something beautiful is emerging.FIND ME!

Recently, Trezor unveiled the Safe 7: the first hardware wallet in the world to include the Tropic Square verifiable secure element chip, a true game-changer for Bitcoin security. In this episode, Matej Zak & Tomáš Sušánka explain how it works. Buy your Trezor Safe 7 (referral link): https://affil.trezor.io/SHuM Time stamps: 00:01:13 - Introduction to the podcast episode and guests (Matej Zak, CEO, and Tomáš Sušánka, CTO of Trezor). 00:01:34 - Discussion of the Trezor Safe 7 product launch event in Prague and the host's excitement about the Tropic Square chip. 00:01:55 - Mention of the live unboxing and potential for things to go wrong. 00:02:17 - Addressing rumors about paying influencers; clarification that no payments were made, only travel costs covered. 00:03:11 - Start of unboxing the Trezor Safe 7, focusing on packaging security and tamper-proof elements. 00:04:31 - Overview of Trezor Safe 7 features: flagship product, auditable secure element, large color touchscreen, premium build quality, Bluetooth connectivity, and quantum protections. 00:07:20 - Explanation of "quantum ready" label: Post-quantum signatures for bootloader updates and device authenticity, not full quantum-proofing for Bitcoin. 00:09:00 - Deeper dive into quantum readiness, industry trends (e.g., Cloudflare, Apple), and why it's not a gimmick. 00:12:51 - Continuation of unboxing: Tamper-proof seals, holographic stickers, and physical security layers. 00:14:18 - Confirmation that devices ship without firmware; installation happens via Trezor Suite for added security. 00:15:26 - Setup process on iPhone: Downloading the app, Bluetooth pairing, and why iPhone compatibility was prioritized. 00:16:10 - Market insights: US as the biggest market, challenges with Apple (MFi program), and opting for Bluetooth over cables. 00:18:30 - Ads segment (Sideshift.ai, Layer 2 Labs, NoOnes.com, news.bitcoin.com). 00:20:13 - Resuming app setup: Privacy options, biometrics, Bluetooth permissions, and pairing code. 00:21:42 - Counting physical security layers (five in total) and their purpose. 00:23:07 - Authenticity checks in the app: Confirming purchase source, seals, and packaging integrity. 00:24:09 - Firmware installation process and confirmation that devices ship with only bootloader. 00:25:05 - Discussion of dual secure elements (Tropic Square T01 and Infineon Optiga Trust M) for enhanced security. 00:26:01 - Bluetooth security: End-to-end encryption using Noise protocol. 00:27:04 - Haptic feedback and one-time code for pairing confirmation. 00:28:00 - Device authenticity verification via secure elements. 00:29:39 - More on quantum readiness: Post-quantum certificates for future implementation. 00:30:23 - Tutorial walkthrough: Power button, menu options, and Tropic Square chip explanation. 00:30:59 - Background on Tropic Square: Origin story, name meaning (Truly Open IC), and founding to create auditable secure elements. 00:32:06 - Experience with proprietary secure elements: Discovering vulnerabilities under NDA and deciding to develop an open alternative. 00:34:25 - Why Tropic Square chip is described as "auditable and transparent" rather than fully "open source" (digital parts open, analog parts not yet due to costs; no NDAs required). 00:37:18 - Advantages of Tropic Square for competitors: Better security, transparency, and ability to discuss vulnerabilities openly. 00:38:46 - Competition philosophy: Focus on features, software, third-party integrations, and innovation rather than aggressive tactics. 00:40:29 - Bitcoin-only version mention and pre-order availability. 00:41:26 - Completion of setup tutorial; default 20-word SLIP-39 backup with options for multi-share. 00:43:41 - Metrics for setup experience: Emphasis on user understanding over speed. 00:45:32 - Compatibility with BIP-44 for multi-asset support; differences limited to SLIP-39 replacing BIP-39. 00:47:09 - Status as production-quality device; shipping soon, with room for early feedback. 00:49:19 - Audience questions: Ordering in Southeast Asia (via trezor.io or vetted resellers). 00:50:35 - Audience questions: Coin control in mobile app (planned for parity with desktop in a few months). 00:51:29 - Audience questions: Shielded Zcash support (on backlog, no ETA; space issues resolved but requires further cryptography work). 00:53:18 - Pricing ($250) and pre-order info. 00:53:43 - Closing remarks: Pride in the product, future features, and thanks.

HT2436 - The Second and Third Layer of Comprehension How much time does it take to fully understand a photograph? Of course, there is no single answer for the simple reason that photographs are so varied and often have different purposes. That said, doesn't it seem obvious that through social media we are all being trained to see photographs at a surface level only, then swipe left and move on under the assumption that we've really seen it? But, have we? What about those deeper levels of comprehension that require effort, time, a certain amount of commitment to an image? Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

Recently, Super Testnet built Papa swaps: a novel & optimistic way of doing atomic swaps on Bitcoin. In this episode, he talks about his new projects, why he is in favor of filtering the mempool + BIP 444 activation, and prediction markets. Time stamps: 00:01:28 - Intro: Super Testnet's Return to the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast 00:03:03 - Lightning Privacy Wars: Recapping Super's Monero Challenge & Layer 2 Debates 00:03:43 - Papa Swaps Unleashed: Super's Lightning-Fast Innovation Explained 00:04:57 - Submarine Swaps 101: From Layer 1 to Layer 2 in a Flash 00:06:04 - Phoenix Wallet Magic: Splicing vs. Submarine Swaps – Why Capacity Matters 00:07:55 - Birth of Papa Swaps: From Mexico Chats to Single-Transaction Breakthrough 00:09:19 - Why "Papa"? The Hilarious Submarine Speed Pun Behind the Name 00:10:23 - Hedgehog Protocol Update: When Will It Launch? (Spoiler: Probably Never) 00:12:00 - Hedgehog's Fate & Super's Conference Show-and-Tells 00:12:47 - Papa Swaps Deep Dive: Relative Time Locks & Happy vs. Sad Paths 00:14:47 - How Papa Swaps Work: Secrets, HTLCs, & Atomic Swaps Simplified 00:18:33 - Risks & Tradeoffs: Double Spends, RBF, & Trust in Small Transactions 00:21:02 - Block Space Savings: Papa Swaps vs. Boltz, Moon Wallet, & Lightning Loop 00:22:29 - Papa Swaps' Edge in a Crowded Layer 2 World 00:23:29 - Sidechain Shoutouts: Citrea, Alpen, & Scaling Debates Revisited 00:24:32 - Papa Swaps Today: Proof-of-Concept, Mainnet Risks, & Wallet Adoption 00:27:02 - Will Phoenix & Breeze Integrate Papa or Hedgehog? 00:28:47 - Boltz Exchange Scoop: CEO Kilian Rausch & Co-Founder Michael 00:29:35 - Lightning History: Joule, Bottle Pay, & Nostr Wallet Connect Ideas 00:33:06 - Ad Break: Layer 2 Labs' Drivechains 00:34:57 - Sideshift.ai: Swap Stables for BTC 00:37:10 - BIP 444 Drama 00:38:18 - Spam Filters Work for Bandwidth Savings 00:39:32 - Miners' Risks: Orphan Blocks & 50% Filter Adoption Scenarios 00:42:44 - Mempool Art: Portland Hodl's Block Painting Software & Mara Pool Deals 00:44:28 - Spam Defined: Extra Data vs. Permissionless Purity Debate 00:48:21 - BitVM Dreams: Catching Pikachu on Bitcoin Without Spam 00:50:29 - Citrea & Alpen: BitVM 2/3, ZK Proofs, & Data Availability Concerns 00:52:55 - Citrea Marketing Myths: Inscriptions Over OP_RETURN in Launch 00:53:29 - OP_RETURN vs. Inscriptions: Base Space Scarcity & Pruning Debates 00:56:35 - BIP 444 Breakdown: Temporary Spam Ban & Consensus Changes 01:00:06 - Legal Slippery Slope? OFAC Lists, Sanctions, & Permissionless Fears 01:02:05 - BIP 444 Odds & Details 01:07:15 - Inscriptions as Anchors: Layer 2 Onboarding or Hidden Spam? 01:10:26 - OP_RETURN Drama: V30 Update vs Filters 01:13:31 - Community Toxicity: "Knotzis," "Coretards," & Ad Hominem Fallacies 01:16:40 - Pleb Slop & Purity Quests: Dogma vs. Base Layer Privacy Push 01:20:01 - Spam Doesn't Pay Node Runners – Miners Only 01:21:42 - Pro-Choice Nodes: Custom Policies, Wizards, & Hackathon Ideas 01:25:18 - Windows Wizards & Idea Generation: Super's Creative Process 01:26:24 - Ad Break: Bitcoin.com News – Balanced Global Crypto Coverage 01:27:28 - NoOnes: Ray Youssef's P2P Marketplace for the Global South 01:29:57 - Chat Q&A: Money Transmitters, Legal Fears, & Miner Roles 01:34:00 - Spark Wallet Exposed: Privacy Leaks & Statechain Explorer Risks 01:35:31 - Mercury Wallet Nod: Statechains' Real-World Usage Milestone 01:35:31 - Statechains' Demand: Spark's Success vs. Mercury's Shutdown 01:36:05 - Blinded Servers: Hiding Balances & History in Statechains 01:37:20 - Privacy Mitigations: IP Hiding, VPNs, & Avoiding Key Reuse 01:38:43 - Spark Improvements: CoinJoins & Future Privacy Features 01:40:27 - GDPR Compliance: Bull Bitcoin's CoinJoins & Legal Privacy Push 01:41:57 - Nostr Frustrations: Searching Old Posts Sucks 01:42:58 - ARCash DExplained 01:48:31 - Spam Subjectivity & Consensus Rules Debate 01:51:08 - Objective vs. Subjective: Mempool Policies as Good Rules 01:53:10 - No Hard Fork: BIP 444's Low Adoption & Hash Rate Doubts 01:54:41 - Cultural Conflicts: Ossified Bitcoin & Soft Fork Stalls 01:55:26 - Influencer Consensus 02:37:56 - Bitcoin Prediction Markets: Non-Interactive DLCs & Proxies 02:38:41 - Poly Market UX: Early Exits & Position Transfers 02:40:03 - PSBT Auctions: Non-Interactive Sales Explained 02:41:48 - Agias Protocol: Native Bitcoin Prediction Markets 02:43:03 - Paul Sztorc Story 02:44:19 - Oracle Problem 02:45:48 - Hivemind Insights 02:46:57 - Build Agias 02:48:39 - Predix Collaboration 02:49:16 - Favorite Thinkers: Robin Linus, Liam Eagen 02:50:24 - BitVM's BSV Origins 02:52:52 - Turing Completeness & Craig Wright 02:54:58 - BitVM Evolution 02:55:24 - 2010 Spam Debates with Satoshi & OGs 02:56:52 - Block Size Wars vs. Current Fights 02:57:28 - Nostr Threads with Aaron van Wirdum 02:58:01 - Follow Super: Supertestnet.org 02:59:03 - Infighting Fuels Ethereum & Zcash Growth 02:59:29 - Outro: Thanks to Sponsors & Farewell

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they recap a post–New York EdTech Week full of highs and hard truths.✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Alpha School's backlash and what it reveals about AI-based education. [00:06:58] EdTech's new K–20 alliance with Microsoft and Google for responsible AI. [00:10:09] The risks and lessons from Alpha School's rapid rise and fall. [00:21:53] Chegg cuts 45% of staff amid AI disruption and market pressure. [00:26:01] Kaplan launches AI tools built on 85 years of learner data. [00:31:02] Mem0 raises $23M to build a universal AI memory layer. [00:38:10] Cal State's OpenAI deal sparks debate on Big Tech in higher ed. [00:44:18] The media's anti-AI narrative and its impact on innovation. Plus, special guests:[00:50:24] Rebecca Winthrop, Director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, and Jenny Anderson, award-winning journalist and co-author of The Disengaged Teen, on student agency, engagement, and the four learner modes. [01:11:14] Justin Reich, Director of the MIT Teaching Systems Lab, on AI in Schools: Perspectives for the Perplexed and how educators can experiment safely with emerging AI tools. 

A warm, rain-soaked week and a thoughtful listener email sparked a timely deep dive into a familiar garden tension: how do you build a biodiversity-rich space that everyone agrees looks beautiful? We take you step by step through turning a former lawn into a living ecosystem, balancing what pollinators need with what people want to see. If you've ever faced the “it looks messy” critique, this guide offers design moves that flip the script without sacrificing wildlife value.We start by resetting expectations around wildflower meadows, especially those sown over ex-lawn. Without an existing seed bank, grass dominates and colour can lag. The fixes are practical and patient: keep removing cuttings to lower fertility, use yellow rattle to weaken grass, and scarify pockets for targeted sowing. Then, make the space legible. Mown paths and a small seating or yoga circle instantly signal intent, invite people into the habitat, and create daily contact with bees, birds and seed heads.For early-season colour that truly helps wildlife, we champion a smart mix of native stalwarts and pollinator-friendly non-natives. Plant bluebells, crocus, muscari, snowdrops and daffodils in generous drifts where they'll be seen. Add camassias for height and impact in grass, wood anemone in shade, and native primrose for soft, spreading bloom. To elevate the whole garden, bring in structure: crab apples like Malus ‘Evereste' for blossom and fruit, willows for vital spring catkins, and sorbus for autumn berries. A wildlife pond multiplies life further, and herb-rich borders with rosemary, sage, thyme, lemon balm and borage keep nectar flowing while feeding your kitchen.Layer in small habitat features—dead hedges, sand banks for solitary bees, bug hotels, bird feeders—and you'll shift from “wildflower patch” to a functioning ecosystem. Along the way, we share how to tell the garden's story so sceptical partners and neighbours can see the purpose behind the look. Subscribe for more practical, seasonal tips, share this with a friend planning a meadow, and leave a review with your favourite early pollinator plant—we'll feature the best picks on a future show.Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

In der heutigen Folge sprechen Jan-Paul und Thorsten mit Egge über die Initiative “Bitcoin for Signal”, die durch einen Hackathon auf der diesjährigen lightning++ Konferenz in Berlin entstanden ist. Hintergrund davon ist es, dafür zu werben, dass in den Signal Messenger Cashu als Payment Lösung implementiert werden könnte und dafür Aufmerksamkeit zu schaffen. Zudem sprechen wir über erste Erfahrungen mit ARK, einem neuen Electrum Server für Silent Payments Frigate, ein neues Projekt, das die Konsensusregeln von Bitcoin extrahiert hat und in eine eigene Node Implementierung gegossen hat. Zudem sprechen wir über Bitcoin-Entwicklung und welchen Einfluss AI auf die Geschwindigkeit von Neuentwicklungen hat.Von und mit: - Jan-Paul - Thorsten - EggeProduziert und geschnitten: ThorstenHier könnt ihr uns eine Spende über Lightning da lassen: ⚡️nodesignal@getalby.comNeben dem Podcast findet ihr uns auch auf YouTubeFür Feedback und weitergehenden Diskussionen kommt gerne in die Telegramgruppe von Nodesignal und bewertet uns bei Spotify und Apple Podcasts, das hilft uns sehr. Folgt uns auch gerne bei Nostr:npub1n0devk3h2l3rx6vmt24a3lz4hsxp7j8rn3x44jkx6daj7j8jzc0q2u02cy und Twitter.Blockzeit: 921224Bitcoin for Signal Erste Ark-Wallet live auf dem MainnetFrigate Electrum ServerHornet NodeNodesignal-Talk – E235 – libbitcoinkernel API mit TheCarlatanThe Bitcoin Dev ProjectTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:22) Begrüßung, Blockzeit und V4V(00:01:32) Bitcoin for Signal: Ein neues Projekt(00:12:56) Ziele und Visionen der Initiative(00:17:08) Warum passen Cashu und Signal gut zusammen?(00:18:59) Privatsphäre in Messaging und Zahlungen(00:19:40) StableNuts und Cashu: Ein neues Konzept(00:22:51) Aktueller Stand der Initiative und Signal-Integration(00:27:14) Einführung des ARK-Wallets und erste Erfahrungen(00:38:27) Frigate Electrum Server: Grundlagen und Funktionsweise(00:41:33) Silent Payments und ihre Herausforderungen(00:46:52) Hornet Note und die Konsensregeln von Bitcoin(00:52:49) Das Bitcoin Dev Projekt und Entwicklerressourcen(01:00:25) Youtube-Kanal von Nodesignal & Verabschiedung

Veteran tech analyst Sugi Widjaja draws on decades of expertise to identify overlooked opportunities in the tech sector. This, coupled with his firsthand experience across Asia's technology landscape, offers many lessons, including: How China's tech companies have moved from imitation to global innovation Why the dot-come burst shaped his approach to risk and opportunity What surprises investors most about Asia's tech sector – from super apps to electric vehicles From the evolution of business models to how the net phase of AI could impact revenue and costs, Sugi explains how deep industry knowledge and a long-term perspective can give investors an edge. #CapGroupGlobal        For full disclosures, go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.          For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.          Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbKcvAV87057bIfkbTAp-dgqaLEwa9GHi           This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc.           U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://www.capitalgroup.com/individual-investors/gb/en/resources/how-to-invest/glossary.html           To stay informed, follow us          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/capital-group/posts/?feedView=all           YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapitalGroup/videos           Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/          About Capital Group    Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.          Learn more: capitalgroup.com          Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html          Copyright ©2025 Capital Group

On today's episode of the podcast I'm Download the Contractor Onboarding Toolkit at notavglaw.com/toolkit. Inside you'll find the State by State Contractor Classification Cheat Sheet, the California Contractor Compliance Framework. and the Essential Contract Considerations for Your Contractor Agreement. When going through contractor onboarding, we need to go through a few steps: 1. Determine if someone is a contractor or employee This is the first layer of protection on my Legal Layers of Protection. Layer 1 is protection, and it's basically just "don't break the law." This is why you need to make sure your new hires are classified correctly, because misclassification is illegal and there are interests and penalties when you get audited. These laws are dictated by state. This is where the State by State Contractor Classification Guide in our Toolkit comes in handy. Each state has different classification laws, with about 30 states using the ABC test. California is known for enforcing it the most after they passed the AB5 Law. You can implement this test with our , and you can learn more about that in the California Contractor Compliance Framework Part A - Control - You can't have too much control over your contractors and their work. Part B - A business owner may not provide services that are within the usual course of the hiring entity's business. For example, a lawyer hiring a lawyer to provide legal services, a photographer hiring a second photographer, these would need to be employees. It's not just this simple, it's anything that's integral to your business that you're doing all the time. This is the part of the test that a lot of people fail. Part C - Someone can only be a contractor if you're hiring them to provide a service that they already have a business doing. For example, if you're hiring a photographer who has a photography business to come do your brand photos. 2. What type of contractor are they? If you've determined them to legally be a contractor, ask yourself if they are working in your business or are they a project-based contractor? If you are a project-based contractor, you may consider yourself a service provider offering B2B services. If you are the service provider, you are likely the one to provide the contract versus the person hiring you giving you a contractor agreement. Also consider who's leading the conversation? Be careful to avoid the use of the term "controlling" the situation, as that brings you back to test A on control. 3. Contractor onboarding If the contractor is the one leading the conversation/process to provide you the service, they should be providing you the contact, sending you the invoices, etc. When hiring a contractor, make sure you get a contractor agreement, ideally a copy of their business license (in some states they need to have their own business in order to be a contractor), and have them provide you a W9 (get this up front so you don't have to chase them down for a 1099 later on). What should go in the contract? You want their address, you want to specify the exact services they'll be providing, you want to outline the payment terms and you want provisions in there that this is a work-for-hire agreement. You can find all of these in the Contractor Agreement in the Contract Club (notavglaw.com/club). I also recommend a sophisticated onboarding tool (I use Gusto) to connect the W9, their ID and all the necessary tax information and then Gusto will automate the 1099 come tax time. It's important to note that before hiring a contractor or employee, you want to have an LLC and just generally have your shit together. If your business is already messy, it can look even messier once you start to bring outside people in. I dive into this more in my book, Unf*ck Your Biz (available at notavglaw.com/book). Download the Contractor Onboarding Toolkit at notavglaw.com/toolkit. Inside you'll find the State by State Contractor Classification Cheat Sheet, the California Contractor Compliance Framework. and the Essential Contract Considerations for Your Contractor Agreement.

Ep. 187 features Marek Suchar, Co-founder and Managing Director at Oddin.gg, a leading B2B provider of end-to-end esports betting solutions for global bookmakers.   Hear him discuss: His journey from nearly a decade in finance at Citibank to co-founding one of the industry's fastest-growing esports betting platforms How an early pivot from B2C to B2B set Oddin.gg on the path to success Why esports audiences are fundamentally different, and how authenticity and community are key to engaging them The challenges of building a live in-play esports betting product, from latency to constantly evolving game metas How Oddin.gg differentiates itself with a one-stop-shop offering, including data feeds, odds models, risk management, simulators, and marketing support Why Oddin acquired a marketing agency to help partners connect with esports fans through influencers, teams, and content The company's focus on profitability, M&A opportunities, and building a larger tech-driven group beyond esports betting What Marek sees as the next wave of growth for esports betting and why consolidation is accelerating across the sector Lessons learned transitioning from startup survival to scale-up leadership and the importance of process and structure as the team grows past 300 people   Catch the video version of this episode here.   Learn more

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Mert Mumtaz, CEO and co-founder of Helius, reveals why he's betting everything on privacy, Solana infrastructure, and long-term conviction plays like Zcash and Hyperliquid.While most crypto investors chase short-term gains, Mert operates on 3-5 year time horizons, building core infrastructure for Solana and defending privacy as crypto's most unsolved problem. From explaining how connectivity and reflexivity drive extreme price movements to sharing how a Slavic girlfriend changed his approach to capturing value, this conversation goes deep.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER

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Imagine walking into a friend's house and rattling off a 20-minute monologue with every single detail of a challenge you're facing. No pause. No space for questions. Just a nonstop, 20-minute word vomit. That's how most of us are using AI. We dump a giant wall of text into a prompt, cross our fingers, and hope for magic. Instead of working with AI, we're treating it like a command line. No wonder the results often fall flat! In this short episode, I share a better way—one that mirrors the way we'd talk with a trusted colleague. When you approach AI as a conversation partner, you open the door to deeper insights, sharper thinking, and far better results. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why "one shot" prompting works against you most of the time. How to reframe AI interactions as a natural dialogue. The 3R Prompting Framework: Role, Reference, Requirements. Practical ways to build your ideas step by step through conversation. How this iterative approach keeps your critical thinking skills sharp. Key Takeaways Think conversation, not commands. Don't unload every detail upfront—start small and build. Use the 3Rs. Define the Role you want AI to play, provide the essential Reference, and clearly state your Requirements. Stay in the driver's seat. A healthy back-and-forth keeps you engaged and prevents outsourcing your thinking entirely. Break it down. Just like building a house, you lay the foundation first and add each piece thoughtfully. Try This Exercise Next time you open up your favorite AI tool, instead of pasting in a giant prompt, try this: Start with the core issue. Ask AI a probing question like: What key themes do you see here? Use its response to refine your thinking. Layer in more details only as needed. You'll be surprised how much better the output (and your own clarity) becomes.

This week's guests are Ani and Henry, co-founders of Smithery. Smithery is building the marketplace and runtime for MCP, making it easier for developers to distribute, discover, and monetize tools in the emerging agent ecosystem.  Smithery provides a platform to connect your repo, integrate with CI/CD, and handle hosting for servers seamlessly. MCP shines when agents become more general, but it only scales if demand grows for more connections between tools and systems. Drawing from their experiences at Browserbase, Whatnot, and prior AI startups, Ani and Henry saw the need for standardization across the agent stack and set out to build the distribution and trust layer for MCP. We cover what early traction they're seeing from developers, how they're approaching payments and identity to reduce configuration friction, and what the broader shift toward open, composable AI infrastructure means for the future of agents. Episode chapters: 1:51 — Getting into AI 5:30 — The Origin of Smithery 7:40 — Building the Supply Side 9:10 — Why Smithery Is the Easiest Way to Discover MCPs 13:30 — Agent Authentication and Identity 17:08 — The Most Popular MCPs 19:50 — MCP and the Principle of Separation of Concerns 22:50 — How AI Is Being Used Today 25:57 — Defining Success as Founders 31:45 — Quire Fire RoundThis episode is brought to you by Grata, the world's leading deal sourcing platform. Our AI-powered search, investment-grade data, and intuitive workflows give you the edge needed to find and win deals in your industry. Visit grata.com to schedule a demo today.Fresh out of Y Combinator's Summer batch, Overlap is an AI-driven app that uses LLMs to curate the best moments from podcast episodes. Imagine having a smart assistant who reads through every podcast transcript, finds the best parts or parts most relevant to your search, and strings them together to form a new curated stream of content - that is what Overlap does. Podcasts are an exponentially growing source of unique information. Make use of it! Check out Overlap 2.0 on the App Store today.

SoloTex is a regulated platform developed by Texture Capital and Sologenic that enables U.S. retail investors to trade tokenized stocks and ETFs using stablecoins. The platform is built on blockchain technology and leverages Sologenic's expertise in asset tokenization, particularly on the XRP Ledger, which powers the Sologenic DEX for decentralized trading of both crypto and tokenized real-world assets. ~This Episode is Sponsored by XO~Earn $XOXO rewards through matching, chatting, and social interactionXO Website ➜ https://bit.ly/XOAppGuests: Mike McCluskey - CEO SologenicRichard Johnson - CEO TextureSoloTex website ➜ https://bit.ly/SoloTex00:00 intro00:07 Sologenix Dex + Texture00:40 SoloTex02:55 KYC Required?03:33 Trading 24/5 05:00 Stablecoin Yields06:14 Off/On Ramps08:18 Withdrawal Limits09:59 Sponsor: XO11:44 Sologenic DEX Integrations?13:03 Mobile App14:00 Composable Stocks15:15 Layer-1 Bridging To XRPL?16:16 Ripple Prime17:03 Ripple Swell Event17:24 $SOLO Token18:00 Tokenized Stocks Market Potential19:49 outro#Crypto #XRP #xrpnews ~XRP Dex is Tokenizing Stocks on SoloTex?

professorjrod@gmail.comEver wonder how your phone grabs an IP address the instant you join Wi‑Fi? We break down the invisible handshake that makes it happen: DORA. From discovery to acknowledgement, we map each step of the DHCP exchange, explain lease timers, and show how networks hand out addresses at scale without stepping on their own toes. Along the way, we share practical stories from classrooms, offices, and coffee shops that turn abstract packets into clear mental models.We go deeper than definitions. You'll learn how scopes shape address pools, why reservations keep printers stable, and how APIPA exposes broken paths with 169.254.x.x clues. In segmented environments, relays and the GIADDR field become the traffic cops that steer requests to the right subnet; misconfigure them and clients get stranded. Security gets real too: rogue DHCP can poison DNS, starvation floods can exhaust pools, and well‑meaning mesh gear can become a second server. We detail protective moves like DHCP snooping, port security, and rate limiting, plus how snooping's binding tables feed stronger Layer 2 defenses.Resilience matters, so we unpack failover strategies—hot standby, load balancing, and legacy split scopes—and the rich set of DHCP options that deliver DNS, NTP, TFTP, and VoIP boot settings. We also tackle IPv6 with a sober lens: where SLAAC fits, when DHCPv6 is still essential, and why economics slow change even as IPv4 addresses remain scarce. If you support users, we hand you a troubleshooting playbook: spot APIPA, check relays, expand scopes, and use ipconfig release/renew to solve issues methodically and ace help desk interviews.If this helped you see the network with new eyes, tap follow, share with a teammate, and leave a quick review. Got a DHCP puzzle or a rogue gear story? Send it our way and we might feature it next time.Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showArt By Sarah/DesmondMusic by Joakim KarudLittle chacha ProductionsJuan Rodriguez can be reached atTikTok @ProfessorJrodProfessorJRod@gmail.com@Prof_JRodInstagram ProfessorJRod

Naomi has lost her husband and two sons in Moab so she decides to return to her homeland. However, she does not lose her daughter-in-law even after Naomi repeatedly encouraged Ruth to return to her mother's house. Ruth's reply was and still is so powerful. “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.”Ruth exhibits the traits described in the Proverbs 31 woman. She gave Naomi space to grieve while she gleaned fields from early morning till evening. Her focus was on serving Naomi not herself. What a wonderful lesson for us all!Her character and work ethic received the attention of Boaz, the owner of the field and a relative of Naomi. Layer by layer, Naomi works through her grief and becomes a matchmaker. What a beautiful love story evolves out of heart-brokeness!Boaz's mom was Rahab, who had also, like Ruth, left pagan life to follow YHWH. He is drawn to this young woman who is an outsider, like himself, when he sees who she  gladly gleans for her mother-in-law.R uth refused to return to her parent's abode,U nbelievable work ethic, she carried the load-T rusted God wholeheartedly, she never feared,H umbly followed Namomi's instructions no matter how weird!Won't you journey with us back to the turbulent time of Judges as we recap the amazing book of Ruth! Let's strive to absorb the lessons that can be gleaned from this selfless servant-minded young widow!

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Important Links:Register now for BEAM Therapy Intro!  Introduction to BEAM Therapy online Time  Nov 8, 2025 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1_Wdp5DTQji1cCIeZXzk-gBEAM Therapy Group Healing link with Brenda - https://www.sobrilliant.ca/beam-therapy-group-healing.htmlCorporate Wellness with Brend Farrugia: https://www.brendafarrugia.com/What if the voice that keeps you stuck could be named, challenged, and turned into fuel for change? We dive into the real mechanics of limiting beliefs—how they show up as intrusive thoughts, subtle body cues, and repeating life patterns—and we walk through practical steps to break the loop without shame or overwhelm. With returning guest Brenda Farrugia, a transformational quantum energy healer and coach, we explore grounded, accessible ways to build self-awareness, restore balance, and create lasting shifts.We start by redefining meditation as awareness training: a few quiet minutes to hear the inner script clearly. From relationships that mysteriously fall apart to health goals that never quite stick, we connect the dots between subconscious beliefs and everyday choices. Brenda offers wise caution on chasing shortcuts with psychedelics, explaining why pacing, integration, and personal readiness matter more than peak experiences. Healing is not about escaping reality; it's about bringing clarity and compassion into daily life.Brenda then demystifies BEAM Therapy, a client-led modality where your higher self guides the release of stored emotion and cellular memories. You may remember a scene as it clears or simply feel lighter afterward, but the common result is subtle, sustainable change—calmer interactions, better boundaries, and relationships that align more naturally with who you're becoming. We also share a concise neuroscience-based, three-line process you can use anytime to interrupt a belief loop like “I'm not good enough” and prompt a new neural pathway. Layer by layer, awareness turns patterns into choices, and choices reshape your world.If you're ready to swap autopilot for awareness and move from self-judgment to self-leadership, press play. Subscribe for more grounded conversations on healing, share this with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your voice helps this cSupport the showPlease rate & review my podcast with a few kind words on Apple or Spotify. Subscribe wherever you listen, share this episode with a friend, and follow me below. This truly gives back & helps me keep bringing amazing guests & topics every week.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack: https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website: https://sandykruse.ca

The conversation delves into the upcoming Fusaka upgrade for Ethereum, focusing on two pivotal proposals: EIP 7594 (PeerDAS) and EIP 7892 (Blob Parameter Only Hardforks). The discussion highlights the importance of these upgrades in enhancing scalability, reducing transaction costs, and improving data management on the Ethereum network. The speakers emphasize the significance of Layer 2 solutions, the trade-offs between data storage and computation, and the implications for enterprise applications.The Fusaka Files is a limited-episode podcast series exploring Ethereum's upcoming Fusaka upgrade through the lens of real-world use, ecosystem readiness, and enterprise impact.

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In this episode, Kevin Hurley, CTO and co-founder of Lightspark, discusses the Layer 2 solution called Spark, which aims to enhance Bitcoin's scalability and user experience. He shares insights from his journey transitioning from the Libra project to building on Bitcoin, addressing challenges faced with the Lightning Network, and the unique features of Spark, including its architecture, user experience, and future developments. The conversation also touches on trust, privacy, tokenization, and the importance of community engagement in the Spark ecosystem.Takeaways:

Celebrating White Paper Day Eve, the 17th anniversary of the Bitcoin white paperGuest Phil Champagne discusses the second edition of The Book of Satoshi, which now includes newly released private email exchanges from early Bitcoin contributors revealed through the COPA v. Craig Wright lawsuitChampagne explains how these emails deepen our understanding of Satoshi Nakamoto's thinking and confirm that Bitcoin's creator was likely a single individual, not a teamInsights into Satoshi's mindset, motivations, and Austrian economics background—his aim to build a decentralized monetary system free from third partiesDiscussion of Bitcoin's early forum culture, featuring figures like Hal Finney, Gavin Andresen, Martti Malmi, and James DonaldPhil recalls Satoshi's elegant defense of Bitcoin as “digital gold that can be transmitted electronically,” countering Peter Schiff's criticisms before they existedA deep dive into Satoshi's genius in solving the Byzantine Generals Problem and inventing the difficulty adjustment, enabling digital scarcityChampagne reflects on the importance of Satoshi disappearing, decentralizing Bitcoin's ownership and ensuring its neutralityThe hosts discuss how early skepticism and problem-solving exchanges shaped Bitcoin's robust designClosing thoughts on Bitcoin's evolution—Layer 2, privacy, and the belief that today's challenges will be solved just as the “impossible” Byzantine problem once was Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

Brendon Sedo is a serial entrepreneur and blockchain innovator whose journey began early, scaling a service company to over 100 locations by the age of 19. He went on to co-found Joist, the world's largest contractor platform, which now generates more than $18 million in annual recurring revenue and processes over $1 billion in payments each year. Driven by a passion for innovation and real-world impact, Brendon entered the cryptocurrency and blockchain space as an initial contributor to Core and Core Ventures. There, he champions user-centric development, focusing on sustainable utility and self-reliance rather than short-term hype. At Core, Brendon leads Web2 business development partnerships, oversees Core Ventures and the Core Venture Network to fund builders and accelerate ecosystem growth, and has secured key integrations with over 10 major blue-chip projects. A true global citizen with experience living in Winnipeg, Mexico City, and Lisbon, Brendon bridges the gap between sophisticated blockchain technology and everyday user needs. His work reflects a community-first mindset, blending entrepreneurial vision with a mission to make blockchain innovation both practical and accessible. During the show we discussed: Bitcoin as a lasting financial force, not a trend. Why Bitcoin outlasts other cryptocurrencies. Decentralization as Bitcoin's shield from control. Bitcoin's role as digital gold and store of value. How scarcity drives Bitcoin's long-term worth. Global adoption signaling Bitcoin's permanence. Misconceptions about Bitcoin's legitimacy. Institutional adoption validating Bitcoin's role. Key risks and why Bitcoin can endure them. Bitcoin's shift from digital gold to active capital. Earning yield, borrowing, and transacting with BTC. DeFi and Layer 2 innovations boosting Bitcoin utility. How active capital strengthens Bitcoin's ecosystem. Bitcoin's rise as a dynamic, multi-use asset. Resources: https://coredao.org/

Send Us a Message!What if six simple breaths could flip your system from scattered to centered and prime your body for real energetic change? Christine Renee explores how intentional breathing supports Shamanic Reiki—from using the exhale to help clients release stagnant energy to a full microcosmic orbit practice that “power washes” your chakras with focus and care. She then maps the microcosmic orbit: inhale up the back, exhale down the front, visualize a Reiki energy ball tracing the loop, and add gentle locks at the palate and root to concentrate flow. Layer in earth energy from below and source from above, and the circuit becomes a steady river rather than a trickle. Then bring in Tantra's three keys—breath, movement, and sound—to soften rigid form into living practice. Undulate the spine to recruit the fascia, voice the exhale to free the throat, and let intention lead. Whether you're working solo, with a client, or with a partner, this approach meets you where you are and moves what's ready to move.In this episode, we explore:• Six-breath centering for release and tuning• Matching breath with clients to invite participation• Throat center as primary exit pathway• Case study of hip pain and emotional release• Microcosmic orbit explained with energy ball focus• Adding movement and sound to deepen flow• Transitioning from structured form to fluid tantra• Masterclass details and free webinar invitationReady to take it deeper? Join our five-week Intro to Tantra masterclass, Awakening Aliveness through Breath, Movement, and Sound starting Wednesdays November 5th - December 10th, and catch the free webinar on Sacred Sexuality and the Chakras Sunday, Nov 2nd. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a breath-led reset, and leave a review so others can find the show.Moon Rising Shamanic Institute Links:Website: https://moonrisinginstitute.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moonrisinginstituteFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moonrisingmysticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrising.instituteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@moonrisinginstituteSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://moonrisinginstitute.kit.com/spiritguide Book a session with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/90-minutes-intensiveBook a FREE 10 minute connect call with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/10-minute-connect-call-srpt

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What if your digital identity could unlock payments, access, and compliance—all without giving up your privacy?In this episode, I talk to Boris, CEO of Concordium and former co-founder of Copper, one of the biggest institutional custodians in crypto. We dive deep into why Concordium is building a new Layer 1 focused on privacy, programmable payments, stablecoins, and compliance-first infrastructure.Boris shares insights on the challenges of building for institutional adoption, the critical need for better tooling in Web3, and why he believes Concordium could be the missing link for real-world crypto use cases.Whether you're a founder, developer, or curious about blockchain's next evolution—this one's for you.Key Learnings with Timestamps[00:01:00] – Boris's unexpected entry into crypto and founding Copper[00:04:00] – Why he joined Concordium and the vision behind it[00:06:00] – Why another L1? Solving for real-world adoption, not just innovation[00:10:00] – Privacy-preserving compliance: why anonymity doesn't scale[00:15:00] – The real reason stablecoins like USDT dominate (and why others don't)[00:21:00] – Who Concordium is built for and what people are using it for today[00:27:00] – The biggest technical challenges: making blockchain usable[00:30:00] – Real-world institutional use cases: trade finance reimagined[00:35:00] – Stablecoins as yield-bearing tools in cross-border trade[00:40:00] – What Boris would do differently if starting today[00:42:00] – Roadmap: smart payments, identity, and ecosystem growth[00:45:00] – Final ask: developers, builders, and ecosystem collaborators wantedConnecthttps://www.concordium.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/boris-bohrer-bilowitzki-07a75b75/https://x.com/ConcordiumNethttps://www.linkedin.com/company/concordium/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

A caller checks in from a Costco parking lot to mark one year sober after 25 years of blackout drinking. He talks about kicking opioids, rebuilding his life, and what it's like to actually remember things again. He and Geth get into punk shows, lost friends, and how addiction doesn't always look the way people think it does. Plus, Dog Talk makes a rare appearance from behind the paywall. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week's caller. Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $20 off their 10 inch Frames by going to my skylight.com/BEAUTIFUL Upside has given back $1 Billion dollars to its users. To find out how much you could earn, Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code BEAUTIFUL to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas.

This week, we're thrilled to welcome featured Ballard Designs artist Anne Bohne to the show to discuss her creative journey, the inspiration behind her coastal and Southern landscapes, and how she translates hand‑painted art into textiles and home decor. Anne shares the inspiration behind her techniques (why she loves watercolor for its immediacy and acrylic for looser washes), ways to collect and live with art, and playful ideas—like painted mats and wrapped frames—that make artwork feel personal and playful in a home. Key Takeaways: - Watercolor is forgiving and portable; acrylic on raw canvas or Birch board yields lively effects. - Layer florals with geometric or block motifs for balance—look to antique textiles for inspiration. - Start collecting with what delights you (prints included); rotate art through rooms to refresh a space. - Painted mats, fabric‑wrapped frames, and bespoke framing add playful, personal touches. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introductions 01:00 Meet Anne Bohne — background & early influences 02:30 College show that launched her career 04:00 Working in textile/surface design with Beth Lacefield 07:00 Favorite mediums: watercolor, acrylic, and Birch board 11:00 Translating art into repeat patterns and fabric 15:00 Landscapes, light, and color inspirations from the Southeast 20:00 Animal portraits—joyful, looser watercolor sketches 24:00 Collecting art: university shows, prints, and commissions 30:00 Size, scale, and framing (floater frames, painted mats) 36:00 Current color & pattern trends: terracotta, muddy greens, florals vs. geometrics 43:00 Creative framing ideas and DIY touches 49:00 Nurseries, commissions, and how art grows with a family 55:00 Where to find Anne's work & follow her Also Mentioned: - Anne Bohne on Instagram: @annebohneart - Anne Bohne's website & shop: annebohneart.com (originals, prints, commissions) - Shop Anne's Exclusive Art Collection with Ballard: https://bit.ly/3LbXarZ Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 619 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Markus Levin, Co-Founder of XYO. After 7+ years on Ethereum, XYO, the first DePIN project established in 2018 and predating the term, is officially launching XYO Layer One, its own L1 blockchain. Designed for DePIN, RWA, AI and other data-heavy industries, this new dual-token blockchain solves the issues holding back blockchain development today. XYO reported a revenue of $8.8M in 2024, and has attracted 80% of its users from outside the crypto space. The decision to migrate from the Ethereum L2 ecosystem was driven by XYO’s own demand for a high-efficiency blockchain after over 7 years of building data-heavy blockchain products for millions of users around the world. The new XYO Layer One blockchain will process large volumes of real-time data with low latency and provide proprietary data validation capabilities for projects that demand performance. XYO will first migrate its own products to the new XYO Layer One blockchain, and be followed by key partners ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:54) Who is Markus Levin?(4:50) What is XYO?(6:52) Biggest issues with Data today?(8:05) XYO Solutions(11:25) First Dual-token Layer-1(13:10) Earning XYO Token(16:02) Future of DePIN(19:02) Education resources(20:43) XYO Partnerships(21:10) AI in Data Protection(23:38) XYO roadmap 2025(24:19) Events & Conferences(25:05) XYO website & socials

Send us a textWhat if your patients could watch quality take shape right in front of them? We sat down with a tech-forward dentist, Dr. Michael Walker, to map the playbook hearing clinics can use to boost trust, reduce returns, and deliver faster, more personal care.   We unpack why visible technology changes everything. When patients see a crown modeled on-screen or their own eardrum on a large display, the process stops feeling mysterious and starts feeling valuable. That visibility pairs with efficiency: scanners, CAD/CAM, and in-office 3D printing turn two dental visits into one; ear impression scanning and instant file transfers can do the same for custom hearing protection and earmolds. Layer on best practices—like intraoral photos in dentistry and real-ear verification plus speech-in-noise testing in hearing care—and you replace guesswork with proof. Case acceptance hinges on words, structure, and financing. Hear how “good, better, best” framing leads with the clinical ideal, how to avoid minimizing terms that create urgency, and how to normalize monthly payments without pressure. We dig into presenting benefits that matter—function, aesthetics, communication ease—and why you should never prejudge a patient's budget. You'll also learn practical rapport habits that scale: simple questions that build trust, small moments that make big decisions easier, and a smooth approach to practice transitions that keeps culture intact while elevating standards. Connect with the Hearing Matters Podcast TeamEmail: hearingmatterspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @hearing_matters_podcast Facebook: Hearing Matters Podcast

A CMO Confidential Interview with Jim Lecinski, Clinical Professor of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, author, and former Google VP. Jim discusses why he believes marketers are often overly focused on using AI for productivity improvements versus business growth, the gaps between marketers and the C-Suite highlighted by recent Gartner research, and the difference between "big frontier models" and "shiny objects." Key topics include: why you should avoid "gray market AI", how to manage the 5 AI risks (privacy, accuracy, regulatory, personnel, and reputation), and the false precision that accompanies a focus on intermediate measures like Click Through Rate (CTR). Tune in to hear why he's not a fan of Cannes and how AI helped figure out a wedding invitation calling for "casual to semi-formal beach attire."What should CMOs actually do with AI right now—and how do you avoid chasing shiny objects? Mike Linton sits down with Jim Lecinski, Professor of Marketing at Northwestern's Kellogg School (and author of The AI Marketing Canvas and Winning the Zero Moment of Truth) to unpack the AI application layer: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Jim explains why CEOs-CFOs obsess over growth (not merely efficiency), how to reframe marketing dashboards around business outcomes, and his simple two-by-two for AI use cases (internal productivity vs. external value creation). We cover privacy, legal/regulatory, personnel, and reputational risks—and how to mitigate them—plus a pragmatic roadmap: center on a leading frontier model and layer vetted apps instead of stitching together fragile point solutions. Jim also shares candid takes on Cannes vs. Effies and ends with a challenge: personally build something with AI before year-end.You'll learn:* Growth over cost-cutting: aligning with CEO-CFO priorities and measuring ends, not means* The AI use-case 2×2: internal productivity vs. external, customer-facing value creation* Practical examples (e.g., apparel personalization) that lift CSAT, CLV, and revenue* The 5 risk buckets (privacy, accuracy, regulatory-IP, personnel, reputation) and guardrails* How to choose core models (GPT, Gemini, Claude) and avoid “tool soup”* Why awards that honor outcomes beat awards that celebrate activityGuest: Jim Lecinski — Professor of Marketing, Northwestern Kellogg; former VP Customer Solutions (Americas) at Google; author of The AI Marketing Canvas (2nd ed.) & Winning the Zero Moment of Truth.Host: Mike Linton — former CMO of Best Buy, eBay, Farmers Insurance; CRO of Ancestry.com.Sponsor: Better marketing is built on Quad. See how better gets done at (https://www.quad.com/resources/research-and-tools/return-of-touch-consumer-engagement-has-an-omnichannel-revival?utm_source=cmoconfidential&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=001_brand&utm_id=podcastnl1031&utm_content=a-paidemail&utm_vp=)If you're enjoying the show, please like, subscribe, and share with your leadership team. New episodes every Tuesday; companion newsletter on Fridays.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Lex speaks with Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect. In this episode Jess explains how WalletConnect bridges wallets and decentralized applications (dApps), simplifying secure blockchain interactions for millions of users.Together, Lex and Jess discuss the platform's origins, technical innovations, and massive scale - supporting over 700 wallets and 70,000 projects. The conversation covers challenges in integrating traditional finance with Web3, regulatory compliance, and WalletConnect's decentralized, token-incentivized network. Jess also shares insights on the future of on-chain commerce, global adoption trends, and the evolving relationship between fintech and blockchain infrastructure.NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS:WalletConnect Becomes Web3's Financial Backbone: Once a simple UX fix, WalletConnect now connects 700+ wallets and 70,000+ apps, moving $400B annually. It's evolving into the universal connectivity layer for on-chain finance - a “Visa for Web3.”Fintechs Are Forcing Crypto to Grow Up: As players like Stripe and Shopify enter Web3, they demand frictionless UX and regulatory-grade compliance, not crypto-native clunkiness. This wave will make crypto invisible but usable through embedded fintech experiences.Stablecoins Will Power On-Chain Commerce and Dollarization: Jess predicts commerce, not trading, will drive the next cycle. As stablecoins become spendable everywhere, users won't need to off-ramp - accelerating global dollarization via open financial rails. TOPICSWalletConnect, ReOWN, Circle, Stripe, Checkout.com, MetaMask, Solana, blockchain, decentralized finance, DeFi, crypto, wallet, Web3, web2, UX, wallet infrastructure, stablecoins, tokens, token economy ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

We are republishing one of our favorite episode with the co-founder of Momento this week, we will be publishing a brand new episode next week. Discover how a NASA engineer leveraged AWS to build a serverless caching solution.About the episode:Join Nataraj as he speaks with Khawaja Shams, co-founder and CEO of Momento, a serverless caching solution that just closed a $15 million Series A round. Khawaja shares his journey from processing images for Mars rovers at NASA to leading engineering teams at Amazon and now revolutionizing caching with Momento. He discusses the challenges of building scalable infrastructure, the importance of developer productivity, and how Momento is simplifying real-time data infrastructure for enterprises. Learn how Momento addresses the complexities of traditional caching solutions, enabling developers to focus on building interactive experiences.What you'll learn- Hear Khawaja's experience at NASA, working on image processing for Mars Rovers and his transition to AWS to accelerate image processing.- Find out how AWS inspired Khawaja to join Amazon and contribute to the growth of cloud computing and its impact on innovation.- Learn how Momento addresses the complexities of traditional caching solutions, enabling developers to focus on building interactive experiences.- Understand Momento's accidental discovery of a two-tier caching system that evolved into a web server, enhancing developer productivity and scalability.- Discover the initial steps from zero to one in building Momento, including team hiring and partnering with design partners for customer feedback and product grounding.- Hear about target customers for Momento's solutions, focusing on media, entertainment, gaming, and fintech companies with spiky traffic and mission-critical needs.- Explore Khawaja's perspective on Amazon's leadership principles and Momento's core leadership values, emphasizing customer centricity and psychological safety.- Gain insights into building a company culture that attracts top talent and addresses the challenges of convincing individuals to join a startup.About the Guest and Host:Khawaja Shams: CEO and Co-Founder of Momento, previously at NASA and AWS, building serverless and low-latency solutions.Connect with Guest: → LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kshams/Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/  → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam→ Substack: ⁠https://startupproject.substack.com/⁠→ Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://thestartupproject.io⁠⁠⁠In this episode, we cover(00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction(01:14) Khawaja's Early Career at NASA(03:27) Transitioning Image Processing to AWS(05:59) Joining Amazon and the Cloud Computing Revolution(08:00) Early Days at Amazon and AWS Culture(10:08) Roles and Products at Amazon: DynamoDB and Elemental(13:58) The Vision Behind AWS's Growth(15:55) The Genesis of Momento: Identifying a Gap in Caching Solutions(19:07) Insights from DynamoDB Customers(21:30) Building Momento: From Zero to One(24:46) Ideal Design Partners and Target Verticals(27:24) Validating Product-Market Fit(28:43) B2B Marketing and Growth Strategies(31:19) Amazon's Leadership Principles and Company Culture(34:27) Building a Unique Culture at Momento(36:56) Attracting Talent to a Startup(39:26) Khawaja's Current Consumption (Books, Podcasts, etc.)(40:32) Mentors and Influences(41:50) Lessons Learned as a First-Time Founder(43:27) Thoughts on AI and Its Impact on Infrastructure(45:33) Concluding RemarksDon't forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube Apple Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.#Momento #Serverless #Caching #AWS #DynamoDB #NASA #CloudComputing #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BainCapital #SeriesA #RealTimeData #Infrastructure #DeveloperProductivity #Tech #Podcast #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MarsRover

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Speed to Lead: The $30K Mistake Killing Your Clinic Growth In this episode, Doc Danny Matta breaks down one of the most overlooked profit leaks in cash-based practice ownership — slow lead follow-up. Learn how the average clinic loses tens of thousands each month from poor contact speed, and discover a simple system to fix it fast. Quick Ask Help us hit our mission of adding $1B in cash-based services to physical therapy. Share this episode with a clinician friend or post it on your Instagram stories — tag @dannymattaPT so he can reshare it! Episode Summary Big picture: Most clinics lose $30K+ per month from slow follow-up and poor lead management. The data gap: The average healthcare clinic takes 2 hours and 5 minutes to respond to a lead — consumers expect 10–15 minutes. Industry average: Only 11% of people who fill out a healthcare form ever become patients. 100x advantage: Responding within 5 minutes increases your chance of conversion by 100 times. The math: Raising your contact-to-eval rate from 40% to 70% could add $30,000/month in revenue — no new ads, no new spend. Lessons & Takeaways Track everything: If you don't measure conversion from contact to eval, you're flying blind. Speed to lead: Reach out within 5–15 minutes when someone submits a form or books a call. Multi-touch follow-up: Use 5–7 touch points (calls, texts, emails) in the first 1–2 weeks. Auto + human combo: Use automated confirmations plus manual outreach to maximize connection. Text wins: Consumers are far more likely to reply to a text than a voicemail. Mindset & Motivation Serve, don't sell: Follow-up isn't pestering — it's helping people make the change they already want. Fix the leak first: Don't spend more on marketing until your conversion system works. Track the funnel: Know your contact requests, booked calls, evals, and follow-ups weekly. Pro Tips for Owners Set notifications: When a new form is submitted, get instant alerts via Slack or text. Train your admin: Give them scripts for fast responses and early scheduling. Layer automation: Confirm appointments automatically via text + email. Segment leads: Prioritize same-day outreach for hot leads; move cold leads to your newsletter. Systemize: Build a “speed to lead” SOP — who calls, who texts, and when. Notable Quotes “If you can respond within five minutes, it increases the likelihood they'll become a client by 100 times.” “Fortune is in the follow-up — and most clinics aren't following up at all.” “Nobody wants PT; they want the freedom PT gives them. Help them get it by being responsive.” Action Items Audit your lead-to-eval conversion rate. Implement instant text + email confirmation for all form submissions. Create a 5–7 touchpoint follow-up plan over two weeks. Assign ownership: Who calls, who texts, and how soon? Review results monthly — aim for 70% contact-to-eval conversion. Programs Mentioned PT Biz Part-Time to Full-Time 5-Day Challenge (Free): Get clear on your numbers, choose your path, and build your one-page business plan. Resources & Links PT Biz Website Free 5-Day PT Biz Challenge About the Host: Doc Danny Matta — physical therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of PT Biz and Athlete's Potential. He's helped over 1,000 clinicians start, grow, and scale successful cash-based practices across the U.S.

Why don't ants drown when it rains? Why is my car covered in bees? How do I balance a profession I love with wanting to have a life outside of work? Why is it easy to put my feet in water, but it's uncomfortable to get my shoulders in water? How do I help my child navigate questions and fears about religion? Is the “membership rate” in A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor based on a valid economic theory or is it just a plot device? I accidentally walked into my neighbor's dorm, do I have to go back and apologize even though I'm dying of embarrassment? …Hank and John Green have answers!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com.Join us for monthly livestreams at patreon.com/dearhankandjohn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from Token2049, The Edge of Show brings together four industry leaders shaping the future of Web3 infrastructure, decentralized networks, and global finance.Avery Ching, CEO of Aptos, discusses how scalable Layer 1 architecture and real-world applications are redefining blockchain adoption. Frank Mong from Helium shares how DePIN is powering decentralized connectivity and the next evolution of wireless networks. Saad Ahmed, Head of Asia Pacific at Gemini, dives into institutional crypto growth across Asia and what's next for regulatory clarity. And Will Fey of Ammalgam explores how liquidity and data flow are evolving to connect decentralized and traditional finance.A forward-looking conversation on scalability, interoperability, and innovation at the core of Web3's next phase.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

Here we are. Episode 500. We celebrated the only way that makes sense. With a few hundred listeners packed into a theater in Jersey and a caller whose story pretty much sums up what this show is all about. Our 500th caller is one year out from a stay in a mental hospital. She opens up about what it was like to lose her grip on reality in a pretty intense way and shares how far she's come with self-awareness, perspective, and so much humor. She and Gethard also get deep into some classic Jersey debates with our audience (porkroll vs Taylor ham? Does Central Jersey exist?), who share some of their best roadside emergency rest stop stories and try to convince our caller to divulge her government secrets Five hundred episodes. Wild. Thanks to everyone who's listened, called, and shared a piece of themselves with this show. Here's to the next 500. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week's caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 500 Episodes of Beautiful Anonymous T-Shirt: chrisgethard.bigcartel.com Visit Upwork.com right now to post your job for free and connect with top talent ready to help your business grow. Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/ BEAUTIFUL and use promo code BEAUTIFUL at checkout.

The ladies welcome back interior designer, author, and TV personality Vern Yip to discuss his new book Color, Pattern, Texture: The Foundations to Make Your Home Your Own as well as his recently released HBO series Home Reimagined. Vern breaks down a few designer secrets for how to use color, pattern, and texture together, why meaningful pieces and physical samples matter, and how to layer scale and tonal variation for rooms that feel personal and enduring. He also shares kid-friendly design tips, smart ways to compromise on shared spaces, and how to bring human scale and warmth to large, unconventional structure. Quick Decorating Takeaways: Start with meaningful, restrictive items (art, rugs, heirlooms) and then choose paint. Use physical samples and an inspiration box—screens can't convey scale, texture, or real color. Layer many patterns by varying scale (extra-small to extra-large) for richness. Use tonal variation (not exact matches) to create depth and longevity. If you avoid pattern, amplify texture and contrast finishes (rough vs. smooth, matte vs. shiny). For small rooms: fewer, larger pieces (e.g., a sectional + swivel) often feel more spacious than many small items. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introductions 01:00 Vern Yip: New book Color Pattern Texture 03:00 Why color, pattern, texture matter together 07:00 Where to start — meaningful items vs. paint chips 10:30 The Inspiration Box: collect tactile samples 14:00 Pattern layering by scale & practical benefits 18:30 Texture's role when pattern is limited 22:00 Tonal variation vs. exact color matching 26:00 Color, pattern, texture dictionaries & cheat sheets 30:00 Kids' rooms: give them voice + longevity tips 36:00 Balancing opposite partner styles — finding compromise 42:00 Designing for large volumes — bringing human scale 49:00 Vern's show Home Reimagined — pilot & episodes 54:00 Listener dilemma: small mountain cabin layout advice 01:08 Closing notes & where to find Vern Decorating Dilemma: Hi Melissa, Great job—your cabin already feels warm and personal. Vern applauds your pattern-forward choices (that rug and Francis Floral pillows are perfect) and suggests orienting seating to make the fireplace/TV the clear focal point. His practical solution: swap the sectional so it faces the mantle/TV, add a swivel chair for flexible conversation/viewing, and favor fewer, larger pieces (a well-scaled sectional + one or two chairs) to make the small room feel more expansive and comfortable. Vern also notes lowering the mantle and using floor-to-ceiling drapery, appropriately scaled lighting, and a substantial rug will bring human scale and coziness to the lofty elements. You're on the right track — these tweaks will maximize seating and make the space more functional without losing your Ralph Lauren–inspired vibe. — How to Decorate Also Mentioned: Color, Pattern, Texture: The Foundations to Make Your Home Your Own (Order Now; pub. Oct 14) Home Reimagined (pilot streaming now on Magnolia / HBO Max / Discovery+; new episodes before year end) Vern Yip on Instagram & Facebook: @vernypdesigns Vern's book signing: Ballard Designs Atlanta (Oct 23) - RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/3KYMlJO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Ballard Designs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Website Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gethard talks with a caller who shares her story of adopting a young girl and what happened when, after a year, that child chose to return to her foster family. It's an honest conversation about one person's experience with adoption, the unpredictability of parenthood,  and finding a way forward when something you've hoped for doesn't turn out the way you imagined. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive audio including 5 Random Questions with this week's caller.  Leave us a voicemail at (973) 306-4676 Head to punchup.live/chrisgethard for tickets to our 500th episode, recording live at Smodcastle Cinemas in New Jersey THIS Friday, October 17th. Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to Quince.com/beautiful for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Your first great love story is free when you sign up for a free 30-day trial at Audible.com/BEAUTIFUL. Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit forhers.com/BEAUTIFUL to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Text BEAUTIFUL to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.