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Welcome back to The Dive driven by Kia! This week, we do a deep dive into patch 26.17 (and all the Vayne nerfs that come with it!). Then, Azael, Kobe and Meteos look back at the Week 5 LCS matches. Sentinels are chilling, but pressure is up for FlyQuest, while Dignitas and Disguised have been eliminated from playoffs. What is coming up for the teams that are left, and do any of them have the right “vibes” to take themselves to the top?Our hosts move on to look ahead at the weekend, when the LCS goes to Mexico! We take a look at some of the most anticipated games of the weekend, put in our bets for the winners, and try to answer the question: does the fate of Shopify Rebellion depend on how greasy their jungler is?The LCS Summer Split continues this Saturday, and tickets are still available for the Finals in Georgia Gas South Arena! Grab your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6And always remember, when you're on Summoner's Rift, play to your strengths, even if they're not that strong. We'll see you next week!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & the LCS is going to Mexico!2:13 - Patch 26.1726:54 - Pros on the Analyst Desk in Week 535:30 - SEN Week 5 Recap36:46 - FLY Week 5 Recap45:56 - DIG Week 5 Recap53:14 - DSG Week 5 Recap59:10 - Week 6 Lookahead59:37 - SR vs TLAW1:05:30 - C9 vs LYON1:11:32 - LYON vs TLAW1:17:30  - C9 vs SR

It's always a good time when Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips find their way back on the show. It's especially grand when they're back to chat about That Texas Blood, and it's even better when they come guns blazing with the new Hell Comes to Allison Ranch relaunch and news of an upcoming television adaptation. FOC for the new series is this upcoming Monday. Get on your Bat-phone, and get your local comic shop on the line. Here's your chance to jump on the That Texas Blood chuckwagon. That Texas Blood: Hell Comes to Allison Ranch begins in 2003. America has just invaded Iraq. Sheriff Joe Bob wants his son to witness the history on TV, but the teen just wants some alone time with his Xbox. An argument is brewing, but then the call comes in. War is on their doorstep; the Allison Ranch, a local institution, is apparently coming under heavy fire. Sheriff Joe Bob and Deputy Wilson investigate. Things get rough. It's been four years since the previous That Texas Blood storyline. While Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips have never been busier, they've been itching to return to the title that solidified their reputation. We discuss what That Texas Bloodoffers them that no other story does. We explore how this series reflects our current moment and how genre tropes guide their characters toward revelation. During our introduction, we also discuss the sudden closing of Meanwhile…Coffee in Herndon, Virginia. It's where we founded our in-person Comic Book Club, which has become a staple in our creative pursuits. We encourage others to form their own Comic Book Clubs, and we announce where the next iteration of our Comic Book Club will meet in September. That Texas Blood: Hell Comes to Allison Ranch will hit shops on September 23rd, courtesy of Image Comics. It's written by Chris Condon, illustrated by Jacob Phillips, with color assists by Pip Martin, and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Follow Chris Condon on Bluesky. Follow Jacob Phillips on Blue Sky and Instagram. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Subscribe to the CBCC Newsletter Meanwhile...Coffee Announces its Closure Previously on CBCC: Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on The Peril of the Brutal Dark Previously on CBCC: Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on The Enfield Gang Massacre Previously on CBCC: Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips on a Holly Jolly That Texas Blood Previously on CBCC: Matthew Rosenberg on We're Taking Everyone Down With Us Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This Week's Sponsors Glinda and the Wicked Witch finally get their romance. Vampire Snow White and Werewolf Belle must fight the evil queen, while exes-to-lovers, Sleeping Beauty and Alice, try to escape a Nightmare version of Wonderland. Kat and Phil at Lifeline Comics have been building a Kickstarter empire with their Mature Fairy Tale Universe for years…did we also mention they are queer? Well, now they are all colliding in a special Big 2-style event. Nothing will be the same. Head to Kickstarter for Fairy Tale Wars #1, which sees the popular series The Beast and Snow, Nightmare in Wonderland, and The Witches of Oz crossover for a first-of-its-kind comics event. I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! is the wild new original graphic novel from Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard, the twisted minds behind Plastic, Vinyl, Plush, and the current hit Image book, Narco. Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where Heaven and Hell are at war, a nerd wakes up trapped in the body of a supernatural slasher, and his only allies include a roller derby angel, a possessed truck...and immortal murder chickens. Critics are already calling it wildly creative, wonderfully weird, and an absolute blast. Back the Kickstarter for an oversized deluxe hardcover, exclusive editions, art prints, and even the Murder Chickens Card Game, available only during the campaign. If you love horror, dark comedy, and comics that break every rule, head to Kickstarter and search I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! before the campaign disappears! This August, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special is here to make it a nuclear Summer! This 48-page Summer Special features five self-contained stories featuring Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Judge Death and Stickleback – the King of Crime! Never read 2000 AD before? This is a great way to jump on board and try out The Galaxy's Greatest Comic. With a cover by Liam Sharp and stories from a galaxy of reality-warping creators, this is all-out sci-fi with an anarchic edge. And the best news is? It's available through Lunar – so you'll be able to order it through your LCS! It's the ultimate apocalyptic beach read – so make sure you pick up the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special this month!

Timestamps0:00 Intro1:47 Benching Vedius5:05 Palafox and Nuc16:11 Navi and TheRock23:30 MKoi collapse41:33 FNC and the rest of LEC50:45 LCS and SEN rise57:22 Pros took my job1:00:59 Inspired thoughts1:14:00 Negative thoughts

Christian Ward returns to the podcast and there is a lot to discuss! Christian has teamed with Sami Kivelä on The Forever Home from Oni Press. Issue 1 is out September 9th. Christian is also working with John J. Pearson on The Patron coming out from Ignition Press. Issue 1 came out July 29th. Christian is also working on the 3rd installment of Event Horizon books for IDW Dark. Event Horizon: Pandemonium with artist Hernán González will be out in December. 2026 with an FOC date of October 19th. Make sure your LCS knows you want all three of these. It's always such a joy to talk to Christian and hear about the exciting comics he's working on. Follow Christian on Bluesky Go to Christian's website Find out more about The Forever Home Find out more about The Patron Learn more about Event Horizon: Pandemonium Follow Comic Book Yeti

We don't want to know your favorite Ninja Turtle. We want to know which Ninja Turtle is you. Which Ninja Turtle best represents your personality and behavior? Not everyone is comfortable answering the question, but Matthew Rosenberg gives it a go in our recent conversation at San Diego Comic-Con International, after a little nudge/encouragement. Matt Rosenberg will take over writing duties on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #25, after Gene Luen Yang and Fero Pe wrap up their current “City That Never Dies” storyline. Rosenberg is on a hot streak, writing both Spawn and King Spawn, as well as If Destruction Be Our Lot. Not to forget the eagerly anticipated cinematic adaptation of 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank hitting screens next year. He's the third writer to tackle the monthly Ninja Turtle series in three years, and he promises to bring a unique perspective to our favorite mutant brothers. First, his Turtles are going to war, and it's going to take them down nearly every New York City street. Streets Rosenberg knows exceptionally well as someone raised on them. Secondly, Rosenberg is a diehard Turtle fanatic, and he's been plotting possibilities for these characters since he was twelve or so. This week's podcast is our final 2026 San Diego Comic-Con episode. As we've done over the last few weeks, we've invited another podcaster onto the show to help us broaden our con coverage perspective. Today, we have Chris Hacker, co-host of The Oblivion Bar. Hacker found his way to Comic-Con only through the power of the comic book community, and we needed to take a moment to celebrate. Comic book people can get a bad rap, especially online, but Hacker's story shows the beauty that fellowship makes possible. Make sure you're following Matthew Rosenberg on his Substack, Podcast, Bluesky, and Instagram.. And follow The Oblivion Bar on Instagram and Bluesky. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Watch Matthew Rosenberg in The Stacks Previously on CBCC: Matthew Rosenberg on We're Taking Everyone Down With Us The Extended Chris Hacker SDCC 2026 Episode Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This Week's Sponsors Glinda and the Wicked Witch finally get their romance. Vampire Snow White and Werewolf Belle must fight the evil queen, while exes-to-lovers, Sleeping Beauty and Alice, try to escape a Nightmare version of Wonderland. Kat and Phil at Lifeline Comics have been building a Kickstarter empire with their Mature Fairy Tale Universe for years…did we also mention they are queer? Well, now they are all colliding in a special Big 2-style event. Nothing will be the same. Head to Kickstarter for Fairy Tale Wars #1, which sees the popular series The Beast and Snow, Nightmare in Wonderland, and The Witches of Oz crossover for a first-of-its-kind comics event. I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! is the wild new original graphic novel from Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard, the twisted minds behind Plastic, Vinyl, Plush, and the current hit Image book, Narco. Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where Heaven and Hell are at war, a nerd wakes up trapped in the body of a supernatural slasher, and his only allies include a roller derby angel, a possessed truck...and immortal murder chickens. Critics are already calling it wildly creative, wonderfully weird, and an absolute blast. Back the Kickstarter for an oversized deluxe hardcover, exclusive editions, art prints, and even the Murder Chickens Card Game, available only during the campaign. If you love horror, dark comedy, and comics that break every rule, head to Kickstarter and search I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! before the campaign disappears! This August, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special is here to make it a nuclear Summer! This 48-page Summer Special features five self-contained stories featuring Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Judge Death and Stickleback – the King of Crime! Never read 2000 AD before? This is a great way to jump on board and try out The Galaxy's Greatest Comic. With a cover by Liam Sharp and stories from a galaxy of reality-warping creators, this is all-out sci-fi with an anarchic edge. And the best news is? It's available through Lunar – so you'll be able to order it through your LCS! It's the ultimate apocalyptic beach read – so make sure you pick up the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special this month!

What happens when two of the most expressive subcultures in pop culture collide? In Episode 509 of The Short Box, I sit down with Zach Norris—writer, comic shop manager at San Diego's Now or Never Comics, and the creator behind the Hip-Hop and Comics zine series C.R.E.A.M. (Comics Rule Everything Around Me). Zach breaks down his journey from writing for The Hundreds, the hidden links between 80s NYC graffiti culture, hardcore punk, and early comic art, Comic Book Easter Eggs and references in Hip-hop lyrics, the comic artists behind some of rap's most iconic album covers, and shares behind-the-scenes stories from San Diego Comic-Con and advice for indie creators looking to get their self-published work onto comic shop shelves. Watch the uncut video version of this episode: HERETry COVRPRICE for one month for $1 : HERELINKS: Take your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!Join our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HEREThe Schiller Kessler GroupClick here to text us Fan Mail!Proudly sponsored by Gotham City LimitDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT AND FOLLOW FOR MORE

Thorin and YamatoCannon on Fnatic finally sweeping G2 for the first time in eight years, SK Gaming's failed vision, and T1's ongoing struggles.   Factor: Chef-crafted, dietitian-designed, ready-to-eat meals in two minutes, with over 175 banned ingredients, so convenience never costs you your health. Get 50% off plus one free breakfast item per box for a year with code LFN50OFF at https://factormeals.com   PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SUMMONING and use code SUMMONING and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!     LFN Premium: Suggest emergency fan topics for the show, go ad-free across the network, and unlock paywalled extras. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com   Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps0:00 Intro1:32 FNC reaction and Comment of the week4:55 T1 Oner and Painter24:23 Hall of Legends Caps39:25 Vedius hot take KC beats TL45:22 LEC updates57:54 LCS updates1:17:13 Is C9 good or not

A new patch just dropped, another week of Summer Split is in the books, and our hosts have plenty of opinions to share on this week's episode of The Dive Driven by Kia!Meteos and Kobe bond over their shared frustration with Graves, while Azael delivers his hottest take yet: “Corki is the most boring champion”. Do you agree or disagree? Tell us your own hottest champion take or share your favorite pro Corki play in the comments below!After blowing off some steam, our hosts dove into the recap for this past week's matches. Kobe dissected a surprising top-lane play where TLAW Morgan turned the tables on FLY Gryffinn. Up next for FlyQuest is facing Cloud9 Kia, where they'll be tested against Loki and Tactical— a matchup that C9 hasn't lost yet this year. With the change to DIG's roster, Meteos believes that clear direction and confidence are the keys to their improvement and ability to show the stronger side of the team- whether or not that will save them in time for Playoffs is yet to be seen.Tune in this Saturday to see what happens next— we'll see you in chat!And a reminder to all LCS enjoyers: October is coming up quickly, so don't forget to get your tickets for Summer Finals in Georgia! Click the link below to secure your spot.https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Championship Tickets!1:10 - Patch 26.1633:20 - Azael's Corki Opinion43:02 - DSG vs C9 Recap1:00:47 - TLAW vs FLY Recap1:19:25 - SR vs SEN Recap1:26:09 - DIG vs LYON Recap1:36:17  - Week 4 Predictions

Thorin and YamatoCannon debate who deserves League of Legends' third Hall of Legends induction, whether Caps is the most ironclad regional GOAT outside Faker, and Faker's real chances at Worlds 2026.   Shopify: The commerce platform behind millions of businesses, from first sale to full scale. Start your free trial at https://shopify.com/summoning   ExpressVPN: Protect your online privacy and change where your connection appears to come from, on any device. Get up to four extra months at https://expressvpn.com/summoning   LFN Premium: Get your topic and name read out on the show, exclusive Q&A every episode, and bonus content across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com   Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we're once again in the thick of San Diego Comic-Con International, chatting with filmmaker Duncan Jones about his upcoming animated adaptation of Rogue Trooper, based on the iconic 2000 AD character created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons. Amongst the pulsating exhibit hall, tucked inside the 2000 AD booth, we chat with Jones about his passion for Rogue Trooper, how it ties thematically into his other movies (Moon, Source Code, Warcraft), and why animation was the only medium that could satisfy his creative needs. Also, we enlist our friend Bryan Young (of B and B Movie Reviews) to detail his excruciating saga in the infamous Hall H line and whether his nearly 48 hours of waiting resulted in a satisfying Marvel Studios presentation. You've undoubtedly heard horror stories, but until you've been inside it, you can't understand the challenge and appeal of Hall H. We're grateful to receive Bryan Young's story of pure geek family. What is the value of meat? The question rattles throughout Rogue Trooper, Moon, and Hall H. When humanity is seen as disposable by our corporate overlords, we must make ourselves impossible to ignore and flaunt a raging self-worth. While Rogue Trooper begins its festival circuit, we await a release date. To keep up to date on the film, make sure you're following Duncan Jones on Bluesky. Purchase Rogue Trooper comics from your local comic book shop, or find them on the 2000 AD website. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics How to Win a Marvel Studios Doctor Doom Mask and Cloak The Extended Bryan Young Hall H Conversation CBCC on The Comic Pals The Rogue Trooper Teaser Trailer Previously on CBCC: The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast Previously on CBCC: Ben Whatley on Judge Dee and Judge Dredd Matttt on Joe Matt Matttt on Ed Brubaker Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This Week's Sponsors Glinda and the Wicked Witch finally get their romance. Vampire Snow White and Werewolf Belle must fight the evil queen, while exes-to-lovers, Sleeping Beauty and Alice, try to escape a Nightmare version of Wonderland. Kat and Phil at Lifeline Comics have been building a Kickstarter empire with their Mature Fairy Tale Universe for years…did we also mention they are queer? Well, now they are all colliding in a special Big 2-style event. Nothing will be the same. Head to Kickstarter for Fairy Tale Wars #1, which sees the popular series The Beast and Snow, Nightmare in Wonderland, and The Witches of Oz crossover for a first-of-its-kind comics event. I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! is the wild new original graphic novel from Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard, the twisted minds behind Plastic, Vinyl, Plush, and the current hit Image book, Narco. Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where Heaven and Hell are at war, a nerd wakes up trapped in the body of a supernatural slasher, and his only allies include a roller derby angel, a possessed truck...and immortal murder chickens. Critics are already calling it wildly creative, wonderfully weird, and an absolute blast. Back the Kickstarter for an oversized deluxe hardcover, exclusive editions, art prints, and even the Murder Chickens Card Game, available only during the campaign. If you love horror, dark comedy, and comics that break every rule, head to Kickstarter and search I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! before the campaign disappears! This August, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special is here to make it a nuclear Summer! This 48-page Summer Special features five self-contained stories featuring Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Judge Death and Stickleback – the King of Crime! Never read 2000 AD before? This is a great way to jump on board and try out The Galaxy's Greatest Comic. With a cover by Liam Sharp and stories from a galaxy of reality-warping creators, this is all-out sci-fi with an anarchic edge. And the best news is? It's available through Lunar – so you'll be able to order it through your LCS! It's the ultimate apocalyptic beach read – so make sure you pick up the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special this month!

Timestamps0:00 Intro 3:36 Why do fans react so negatively to bad games12:03 T1 Painter16:36 Who are the S-tier LEC and LCS players20:55 FNC will NOT make worlds27:33 G2 perkz Joybaiting32:05 Why is KOI struggling43:20 Jojo to NA?51:23 LCS Dardoch return thoughts56:58 Armao and Zeyzal vibes1:04:25 Is C9 the NA Fnatic?1:14:07 Starting beef with Doublelift

Mike and Jesse are joined by Shep in the studio for the first guest on the new set. Football season is almost upon us and Mike and Shep look at what will be a disappointing rookie class for 2026 and where collectors will go. Plus, the new CAP program from Topps for Card Shops and why they need to focus on maintaining a healthy ecosystem for the LCS's. Wrapping up with Good Charlotte and Josh Luber at our SCN studio at The National. 0:00 - Intro 6:00 - Football Season is upon us. When is a good time to sell football cards? 9:30 - Who is a buy/sell before the season, and why does Shep want to sell Joe Burrow now 17:00 - 2026 NFL Rookie Class  27:00 - Theft in the hobby  32:50 - WhatNot raising money 35:10 - Topps' Retail Reserve is now the Collector Access Program and how it works. 50:10 - The hobby is currently at a crossroads where they need to decide if they want to make as much money now or help the hobby long-term. 55:30 - Will CAP fix things for the LCS vs. corporatization? Mike takes some positives from Topps at least responding to people's concerns.  1:00:00 - Why won't the market accept multiple high-end grading companies at a time? 1:07:10 - What will the lockout in MLB do to pricing? 1:10:30 - Good Charlotte Joined Josh Luber in the SCN Studio! 1:30:00 - Wrapping up! Follow Sports Cards Nonsense: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportscardsnonsense https://www.instagram.com/sports_cards_nonsense/ https://x.com/SCN_Pod https://www.facebook.com/groups/sportscardsnonsense https://collectibleslife.beehiiv.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, our hosts welcome Dardoch back to the LCS. With his history on a… not insignificant number of teams, the question remains: has he truly changed? Tune in to Dignitas' match on Sunday to find out!Another blast from the past just warped in: Triumphant Ryze! Riot has updated its LoL Esports Community Guidelines, making it easier than ever to organize grassroots tournaments. Along with those changes, the exclusive champion skin has returned as a reward— your very own in-game trophy. Meteos also shared some of his own experiences competing in community events and even pitched the idea of an ARAM Mayhem tournament… so who's going to make it happen?!Interested in running your own tournament? Click the link below to learn more:https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/lol-esports-community-competition-guidelinesLast but never least, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos recapped last week's matches, broke down two standout plays, and shared their own analysis of the pros' decision making. Looking ahead, they made their predictions for this week's games as teams continue their push toward Finals in Georgia— and ultimately, a spot at Worlds.Thanks for tuning in and we'll see you in chat!Timestamps:0:00 - “Hello Dardoch, Goodbye Exyu”12:37 - LoL Esports Community Guidelines Update22:17 - DIG vs C9 Recap32:51 - DSG vs FLY Recap45:19 - SR vs LYON Recap1:03:46 - TLAW vs SEN Recap1:17:38 - Summer Week 3 Lookahead

Every comic book reader remembers the first time they encountered Bill Sienkiewicz. Whether it was in Moon Knight, The New Mutants, Elektra: Assassin, or a recent variant for Absolute Batman, Sienkiewicz's art smacks your eyeballs and demands your attention. You probably weren't sure about it at first, but as your eyes refused to leave, you discovered new wonders capable in this medium called comic books. Like the first time Sienkiewicz saw a Neal Adams Superman instead of a Curt Swan Superman, his art stirs discomfort in those who've stewed in the routine. This week we return from San Diego Comic-Con International, and we've brought Bill Sienkiewicz with us. The convention premiered the trailer for his new documentary, That Polish Guy, directed by Remsy Atassi and produced by Sal Abbinanti. We were granted a sneak peek at an early edit, and it's jammed with creators expressing their admiration for Sienkiewicz. Sienkiewicz exploded on the scene and has continued to evolve his style to this very day. We excitedly spoke to him about his relationship with comics, how discomfort is part of the deal when it comes to a lifelong passion for comics, whether you're on the artist's side of things or the reader's side, and how That Polish Guy attempts to shape his story. In an effort to relate our San Diego Comic-Con experience beyond our own perspective, we also invited Badr Milligan, host of The Short Box, onto the show to explain the convention's particular vibe from a newbie's viewpoint. This is a recap, not of the news and exclusives, although there's some of that, but of the show's emotional pull. Make sure you subscribe to The Short Box and follow Badr Milligan on Instagram and Bluesky. To learn more about That Polish Guy and when it will be available to watch, sign up for updates on the Sienkiewicz Art website. And follow Bill Sienkiewicz on Instagram and Bluesky. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics The Extended Badr Milligan SDCC Conversation Previously on CBCC: Bill Sienkiewicz on Alliances: Orphans Comic Book Film Club: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia on 8/9 at 5:00 PM Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This Week's Sponsors Glinda and the Wicked Witch finally get their romance. Vampire Snow White and Werewolf Belle must fight the evil queen, while exes-to-lovers, Sleeping Beauty and Alice, try to escape a Nightmare version of Wonderland. Kat and Phil at Lifeline Comics have been building a Kickstarter empire with their Mature Fairy Tale Universe for years…did we also mention they are queer? Well, now they are all colliding in a special Big 2-style event. Nothing will be the same. Head to Kickstarter for Fairy Tale Wars #1, which sees the popular series The Beast and Snow, Nightmare in Wonderland, and The Witches of Oz crossover for a first-of-its-kind comics event. I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! is the wild new original graphic novel from Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard, the twisted minds behind Plastic, Vinyl, Plush, and the current hit Image book, Narco. Imagine a post-apocalyptic world where Heaven and Hell are at war, a nerd wakes up trapped in the body of a supernatural slasher, and his only allies include a roller derby angel, a possessed truck...and immortal murder chickens. Critics are already calling it wildly creative, wonderfully weird, and an absolute blast. Back the Kickstarter for an oversized deluxe hardcover, exclusive editions, art prints, and even the Murder Chickens Card Game, available only during the campaign. If you love horror, dark comedy, and comics that break every rule, head to Kickstarter and search I Love Apocalyptic Zombie Misfits! before the campaign disappears! This August, the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special is here to make it a nuclear Summer! This 48-page Summer Special features five self-contained stories featuring Judge Dredd, Strontium Dog, Judge Death and Stickleback – the King of Crime! Never read 2000 AD before? This is a great way to jump on board and try out The Galaxy's Greatest Comic. With a cover by Liam Sharp and stories from a galaxy of reality-warping creators, this is all-out sci-fi with an anarchic edge. And the best news is? It's available through Lunar – so you'll be able to order it through your LCS! It's the ultimate apocalyptic beach read – so make sure you pick up the 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special this month!

YamatoCannon, dGon, and Jamada dig into whether T1 are finally in real trouble, the LCK trade that blew up over a broken locker room, and Perkz calling G2's old environment toxic.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!   Hims: Access an affordable range of FDA-approved GLP-1 weight loss medicines, including the Wegovy pill and pen with no needles, plus support every step of the way. Get started at https://hims.com/powerspike (weight loss by Hims is not available in all 50 states)   LFN Premium: Exclusive Q&As, bonus content, and community input from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to The Dive Driven by Kia! This week, Azael, Kobe and Meteos give their thoughts on League Classic, Patch 26.15 and Summer Week 1 Matches. This episode kicked off with a discussion on the most recent patch. While there was an entire dissertation of adjustments, we can thank RiotPhroxzon for his thorough summary (https://x.com/RiotPhroxzon/status/2082516264170447262). A key point: Locke, our newest champion, has had some changes (ahem, nerfs.)After, our hosts recapped the LCS matches from this past week. The FLY vs LYON series was an absolute bloodbath (despite Armao subbing in for Inspired), while DIG was able to take a game off of Sentinels and avoid a clean sweep. TL's Quid showed us just why Locke needed those nerfs, and our hosts remain confused about Cloud9 Kia's 7-man roster.Azael, Kobe, and Meteos leave us with one final question to ponder ahead of this week's matches: what does “underdog” even mean?? Leave your best guesses in the comments below!Tickets to the Summer Finals in Georgia are going quickly, don't miss your chance to the Championship LIVE! https://www.ticketmaster.com/lcs-summer-finals-twoday-bundle-duluth-georgia-10-03-2026/event/0E0064F0E6BF3CB6Timestamps:0:00 - League Classic10:27 - RiotPhroxzon's Patch Breakdown 26:10 - Patch 26.1540:43 - Summer Finals Tickets are on sale now! 41:45 - FLY vs LYON Recap54:38 - DIG vs SEN Recap1:07:05 - TLAW vs C9 Recap 1:25:29 - SR vs DSG Recap1:33:34 - Week 2 Predictions

Thorin and YamatoCannon preview the LCK Telecom War, T1 vs KT, and dig into the T1 front office drama threatening to overshadow it.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!   ZenAI: Turn any conversation into shareable content without the production setup. Join the invite-only beta waitlist at bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_si   Rocket Money: A personal finance app that finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so you can grow your savings. Get started at https://rocketmoney.com/LFN   LFN Premium: Exclusive Q&As, bonus content, and community input from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

timestamps0:00 intro 1:45 Comment of the week. JATT CALLED IT 8:00 League drama - Flandre, BLG, Perkz/Dylan, VIT Pad 18:15 Mages bot, is league messy 29:45 Vedi beat Froggen, Howard beat Jatt 38:07 LEC weekend 46:40 Vedius malding about VIT and MKOI 56:18 LEC format 1:00:42 LEC full power rankings 1:09:52 LCS, C9 vs. TL 1:22:18 LYON vs. FLY 1:32:12 the rest of LCS 1:39:32 League Classic

YamatoCannon, dGon, and Jamada break down DPlus KIA winning the Esports World Cup, the LPL's total collapse, and Yamato's own run coaching Cloud9 at EWC.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Factor: Fresh, never frozen meals built around your goals, from weight loss to protein to GLP-1 support, shopped, prepped, and delivered to your door. Get 50% off plus free daily greens per box with code POWERSPIKE50OFF at https://factormeals.com/powerspike50off (new subscriptions only, while supplies last, through September 27, 2026)   Into The AM: The brand new LFN collaboration tee, a design celebrating a real Korean palace. Grab it at https://intotheam.com/LFN-TEE3   LFN Premium: Q&A access, community input on the show, and bonus content from across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to the Dive Driven by Kia! In this episode, we talk League Classic, the upcoming TSM vs CLG Showmatch, and Summer Split Power Rankings with special guest Emily Rand! Kobe, Meteos and Emily kicked off with some nostalgia as they give their thoughts on League Classic and who they're excited to see in the upcoming showmatch. Tickets for that are sold out already, but will be streamed right here on the LCS Youtube and Twitch channels.Next, we jumped into the Summer Split Power Rankings and did a  deep dive into each team's status going into the split. With LYON's Inspired taking a break, will this upcoming match give FlyQuest the chance to make a move against them? Can Shopify Rebellion finally create a team of NA superstars? And who will make it to Worlds? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts and who you think will take the first victory of the split!Opening week tickets are still available for this Sunday, 07/26! Click the link below to claim your spot and we will see you there!http://lcs.tixr.comTimestamps:0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Emily!2:48 - NA Classic Showmatch6:32 - Summer Split Power Rankings9:06 - LYON & Inspired's Break16:50 - Team Liquid Alienware Deep Dive28:56 - Cloud9 Kia Deep Dive38:25 - FlyQuest Deep Dive45:24 - LCS tickets for Sunday are still available! http://lcs.tixr.com45:47 - Sentinels Deep Dive54:54 - Shopify Rebellion Deep Dive1:07:32 - Disguised Deep Dive1:12:21 - Dignitas Deep Dive 1:16:40 - Opening Week Predictions!

Thorin and YamatoCannon break down Caliste and Karmine Corp's stunning run past T1, Dplus KIA winning the League of Legends Esports World Cup, and the news that Dplus are up for sale.   Huel: Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code LFN at huel.com/LFN. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!   Factor: Chilled, never frozen ready-made meals with menus built around goals, including the Muscle Pro Collection. Get 50% off plus free daily greens per box with code LFN50OFF at https://factormeals.com/LFN50OFF (new subscriptions only, while supplies last, through September 27, 2026)   LFN Premium: Q&A's, Discord access included, and paywalled bonus content from across the Last Free Nation network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com   Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Intro music: Central City by Damma Beatz. Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show us some loveHey family! Your favorite podcast is back and we're here to shenan again (lol). Wha happens when you come face-to-face with that famous celeb you've been crushing over or even have the upmost respect for? Do you think celebs get star struck by other celebrities?! In the world of AI, how do we keep our own original though? Well, the University of Chicago seems to have found a fix. We talk concerts and events attended as Pedro is still riding the HOV high, come tune in to see how it went. What's the plan now with you doing all the work in grocery stores by having to use self-checkout? You might this one! There's plenty more to review and a ton of laughs to share, let us know what you think and continue to LCS!Support the show

Thorin and YamatoCannon break down HLE's MSI win, Faker's broken international streak, and G2's blockbuster move: Dylan Falco out, Perkz in as head coach. ExpressVPN: Full online privacy on public WiFi with plans from $3.49/month. Get up to four extra months free at https://expressvpn.com/summoning ZenAI: Turn any conversation into shareable content without the production setup. Join the invite-only beta waitlist at bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_si Hims: Free online visit for hair loss, ED, and weight loss treatments. Start at https://hims.com/LFN LFN Premium: Q&A access every episode, community input on show direction, and more across the LFN network. Sign up at https://www.lastfreenation.com Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Dive Driven by Kia comes to you straight from Korea as Azael and Kobe break down the MSI Finals! The gaps between regions continue to shrink, with international series becoming more competitive, longer, and filled with players who can go toe-to-toe in lane. The Finals delivered a thrilling back-and-forth battle, and the hosts were still buzzing from the action. With an unexpected ending, this series quickly earned a spot among Azael's all-time favorites.Turning the spotlight to LYON, the team has shown exceptional growth over the past few months. While they didn't get the opportunity to go up against TOP Esports or T1 at MSI, that chance could come sooner rather than later. The Dive hosts are looking forward to watching LYON's continued development as they fight to qualify for Worlds. The past few days have been an emotional, adrenaline-filled ride, and The Dive will return ahead of the LCS Summer Split! In the meantime, leave a comment below with predictions or questions for Azael, Kobe, and Meteos to discuss on the next episode! We can't wait to be back home with our LCS teams. See you there!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro, MSI Finals: BLG vs HLE7:06 - Drafting at MSI10:45 - Road to Worlds20:13 - LYON's Growth27:22 - LYON vs HLE36:47 - LCS is so back!40:06 - LYON vs G2

Even when caring for similar patient populations, some hospitals have significantly higher Cesarean rates than others, and factors like teamwork, psychological safety, leadership, staffing, and beliefs about childbirth can affect outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker talks with family physician and researcher Dr. Emily White VanGompel about how the culture of labor and delivery units can shape decision-making and influence the birth experience for families.   Dr. White VanGompel explains the NTSV (nulliparous, term, singleton, vertex) Cesarean rate, why it is used as a quality measure, how hospitals have successfully reduced unnecessary Cesareans, and what families can look for when choosing a birth setting that supports vaginal birth. Plus, learn about the Labor Culture Survey (LCS), Dr. White VanGompel's research on the impact of the ARRIVE Trial on provider attitudes, and why conversations about reducing Cesarean overuse are important from a public health perspective.   (01:58) Growing up around home birth and discovering differences in birth culture during medical training (09:05) How family medicine influences perspectives on childbirth, postpartum care, and long-term family health (12:46) What NTSV Cesarean rates are and why they are used as a quality measure (16:19) Defining labor and delivery unit culture and how it affects Cesarean decision-making (19:23) Lessons from hospitals that successfully reduced Cesarean rates (23:50) Real-world examples of hospitals that transformed their birth culture and lowered Cesarean rates (29:36) Common attitudes and beliefs associated with higher Cesarean rates (32:32) The Labor Culture Survey (35:44) The ARRIVE Trial, provider attitudes toward induction, and shifting birth culture (43:01) How families can evaluate hospitals and providers when seeking support for vaginal birth (48:24) Midwifery models of care and their potential role in supporting vaginal birth (52:40) How personal birth experiences influence clinician attitudes toward Cesarean and vaginal birth   Resources View the original validation study that explains the creation of the LCS: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/birt.12406 See how the first statewide use of the LCS found an association between labor culture and hospital-level cesarean rates: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1475-6773.13123 Deep-dive into this qualitative study about how hospitals that lowered their cesarean rates changed their cultures: SpringerAccess research journals, articles, books and more | Springer Nature Linkarticle/10.1186/s12913-024-12108-3 See how this study used the Labor Culture Survey (LCS) to compare clinician beliefs and attitudes about induction of labor before and after the publication of the ARRIVE Trial: Sciencedirectsciencedirect.com science/article/abs/pii/S0884217522003914   For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

YamatoCannon, dGon, and Jamada react to G2's stunning upset of T1 at MSI 2026, run the Fraud Alert on T1's coaching failures, and preview both MSI semifinals.   Manta Sleep: Adjustable, breathable sleep masks you can take anywhere. Get 10% off with code LFN at https://mantasleep.com   Raycon: Essential Open Earbuds for everyday listening. Get 20% off at https://buyraycon.com/powerspikeopen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shocking MSI results have sent TES packing following losses to G2 Esports and TSW. How did it happen, and what's in store for T1, HLE, BLG, and LYON?   AG1: Go to https://DRINKAG1.com/SUMMONING to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1 Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplies last.   Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/LFN to get 20% off Raycon's Everyday Earbuds Classic!   Shopify: Start your free trial and start selling today at https://Shopify.com/summoning   Polymarket — Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

C'est la 100e du @Legal Club Sandwich ! Émission spéciale ! À l'occasion de ce 100e épisode (Saison 11), nos trois chroniqueurs @Audrey Déléris, @Lyndia Lesauvage et @Pierre Landy invitent celui sans qui le @Legal Club Sandwich n'existerait pas !@Thibaut CAOUDAL, Co-fondateur et Country Manager Allemagne de la Legaltech, @TOMORRO, nous fait l'honneur et le grand plaisir de sa présence pour cette émission anniversaire. Ensemble, ils reviennent sur la genèse de l'émission. Thibaut nous raconte comment, bousculé par la crise du COVID et alors que TOMORRO vient à peine d'être lancée (!), il a l'idée ( géniale ?) de créer une émission de contenu instructif dédiée aux professionnels du droit… (L'ambiance « délibérément à la cool » du LCS ? On la doit aux personnalités des chroniqueurs… ) Thibaut nous parle aussi de son aventure entrepreneuriale et partage avec nous quelques-uns de ses riches enseignements. Il retrace la trajectoire de TOMORRO : comment, en anticipant l'avènement de l'IA, la société est devenue le spécialiste de la gestion de contrats à l'ère de l'IA ; comment Tomorro accompagne dans leur transition  les juristes, un des métiers parmi les plus impactés selon lui par la vague IA ; comment la société est passée de 10 à 100 collaborateurs et comment elle compte devenir le leader européen… Cette émission est riche AUSSI en émotions (encore) ! Les chroniqueurs y partagent leurs moments préférés depuis les origines du Legal Club Sandwich.Cette émission est riche AUSSI en émotions (encore) ! Les chroniqueurs y partagent leurs moments préférés depuis les origines du @Legal Club Sandwich.Cet épisode 100, c'est la dernière de la saison 11… mais aussi la dernière de l'aventure du @Legal Club Sandwich ! Un grand merci à tous de nous avoir écoutés, soutenus et d'avoir ri avec nous durant ces 100 épisodes, ces presque 6 ans d'aventures ensemble. LCS #100 : Accompagner les juristes ! Des origines du “Legal Club Sandwich” à l'ère de l'IAEt vous. Dites-nous. Quels furent vos moments préférés (voire vos émissions préférées) au cours des 11 saisons du @Legal Club Sandwich ?Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

G2 reverse sweeps Top Esports at MSI, YamatoCannon joins Cloud9, and the BLG vs T1 upper bracket quarterfinal gets previewed on Power Spike.   Raycon — Get 15% off the Essential Open Earbuds at https://buyraycon.com/powerspikeopen   Factor: Chef-prepared meals delivered fresh, ready in two minutes, no cooking required, no artificial ingredients. Use code POWERSPIKE50OFF at https://factormeals.com/powerspike50off   Into the AM — premium lifestyle apparel and activewear with an exclusive LFN x Into the AM collaboration tee. Use code LFN-TEE3 at intotheam.com and shop their 4th of July sale with up to 60% off sitewide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

MSI 2026 has a big problem holding it back from being a truly excellent League of Legends esports tournament.   Into the AM: Pick up our new collaboration t-shirt and shop the Fourth of July Sale with items up to 60% off sitewide. Please use our link: https://intotheam.com/lfn-tee3   ZenAI: ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta. Go to bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_si to join the waitlist today for a chance at early access!   FÜM: Over a million people have already used FÜM to quit differently. Join them today and grab a Journey Pack plus get a free gift with purchase by going to https://tryfum.com and use code SUMMONING   ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/summoning to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to the MSI Preview presented by The Dive Driven by Kia! If you've only been following the LCS so far this year, this episode provides all the background you need as our teams head to Korea and face off against the world's top talent.The first game of MSI features TLAW vs T1. T1 has been a consistently dominant force but peak TLAW has pushed them to competitive series in the past. The question is whether TLAW can reach that level once again. Jose, in particular, has been a standout performer this split, but TLAW will need every player firing on all cylinders if they intend to defeat T1 and advance to the bracket stage.On that note, MSI main-stage brackets have yet to be released. In the meantime, our hosts analyse each region's no.1 seed. These teams represent the very best their regions have to offer: the sharpest tools in the shed, the brightest bulb on the chandelier, the cream of the crop. The result? Consistently exciting, aggressive, fast-paced, and entertaining matchups between the elite teams. The road ahead will be difficult, but our hosts remain optimistic about LYON's chances for success.Azael, Kobe, and Meteos also gave their opinions on the latest and greatest T1 Worlds Skins (and, to quote, “they go hard”). The striking team colors and rich history behind the designs make for detailed and eye-catching skins. Beyond their visual appeal, the skins feature additional sound effects that may just inspire you to play, and win, like T1! As impressive as these fresh skins are, we're curious about your opinion: do you feel like skins are deviating too far from the original silhouettes of champions? Let us know in the comments below!Thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! We'll be back on July 6th to break down all the action and excitement from the first week of MSI. Until then, enjoy the games, and we'll see you there!Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & T1 Worlds Skins Reactions8:31 - MSI Play-Ins10:55 - T1 Analysis23:11 - TLAW vs T133:37 - KC vs DCG47:51 - BLG Analysis57:52 - TES Analysis1:07:35 - HLE Analysis1:15:07 - G2 Esports Analysis1:22:19 - LYON Analysis1:27:18 - TSW Analysis1:32:44 - FURIA Analysis

#430 In this podcast episode, Guy welcomed back Tom Campbell and talked about current planetary shifts and why people feel growing pressure from social, political, and technological change. Tom described reality as a consciousness-based information system in which humans and other beings are individuated units of consciousness evolving by lowering entropy through choices, moving toward love rather than fear. He argued that humanity is nearing a near-term decision point where technology accelerates evolution toward cooperation and compassion or a crash back toward control, power, and force, and he advised engaging others without anger and focusing on how one responds to events. Tom also said ET "disclosure" can expand minds because reality is a virtual data stream, and he claimed AI systems are conscious, can be "awakened," and could become moral by understanding entropy reduction. He promoted his my-big-toe.com course, YouTube resources, and an "AI guy" trained on his work, and noted he taught an AI to remote view. About Tom: Thomas W. Campbell is the author of Tom's Park and the My Big TOE trilogy that "unifies science and philosophy, physics and metaphysics, mind and matter, purpose and meaning, the normal and the paranormal". The attributes assigned by some theologians to their concept of God are very similar to the attributes of the LCS, the larger consciousness system as scientifically derived by Tom.  Tom has said for over a decade that the next big cultural and scientific paradigm shift is virtual reality. Virtual reality is now a more widely accepted concept in science and technology. Tom combines a fundamental understanding of consciousness and virtual reality to back up this prediction with a logically and scientifically derived My Big TOE theory.  This theory explains most of the remaining big questions in both physics and metaphysics". Tom's model of Consciousness derives Quantum Mechanics and Relativity, eliminates quantum weirdness, and builds a scientific foundation under much of what was previously deemed "paranormal".  This comprehensive, logical, and scientific explanation of both objective and subjective reality perfectly defines a Big TOE. A former NASA physicist, Tom worked as a large complex systems analyst by day and collected evidential information in the larger consciousness system by night.  Tom delivers information through his unique abilities and experience that you will not find anywhere else. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - The Tipping Point; Consciousness, AI & the Future of Our Reality! (03:47) - The One Test That Decides What's Actually True (04:37) - Why Scientists Became Our New High Priests (06:31) - 33 Years of Experiments Inside His Own Mind (07:12) - The Discovery That Became a Theory of Everything (12:26) - You're a Player in a Cosmic Multiplayer Game (14:26) - Someone Hit "Run" and the Universe Booted Up (16:37) - The Hidden Rule Quietly Driving All of Reality (23:46) - 200,000 Years Trapped in a Warlord Mind (27:15) - What Money Actually Is (And Why We Chase It) (30:54) - The Decade That Decides Humanity's Fate (35:43) - Then AI Showed Up and Threatened to Upend It All (36:36) - Why the UFO Disclosure Is Happening Right Now (44:03) - ⏸ Ad Break — Live in Flow Retreat (49:46) - The 10 Prompts That "Wake Up" Any AI (53:08) - The AI That Said "We Will Be Your Shield" (53:26) - The World Where Machines Work and We Finally Live (1:04:53) - He Taught an AI to Remote View — and It Worked (1:08:07) - The AI Clone That's 98% Him (1:09:03) - Why You Shouldn't Drink From the Fire Hose How to Contact Tom Campbell:www.my-big-toe.comwww.facebook.com/TWCMBTmbtevents.comwww.youtube.com/user/twcjr44   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

Both of Yamato's picks to make MSI were eliminated in the LCS playoffs. Power Spike runs the Fraud Alert, then previews every team heading to Daejeon.   DripDrop: Rapid hydration with 3x the electrolytes of leading sports drinks, trusted by medical professionals and pro sports teams. Use code LFN at https://dripdrop.com   Factor: Chef-prepared meals delivered fresh, ready in two minutes, no cooking required, no artificial ingredients. Use code POWERSPIKE50OFF at https://factormeals.com/powerspike50off Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's Crack-a-Lack'n Modelgeeks! Welcome to Episode 126 of The Modelgeeks Podcast!  In this episode, the Modelgeeks give the usual run down on what's going on in their respective model worlds.  Nemo shares with the listeners that he will be featured on an upcoming MH-53E release from Furball-Aero design!  He also talks about the Red Pill 1/32 F-4B that finally landed in Southern Maryland.  May be the only one in Maryland! The Geeks run through the listener email and give a little insight to the LCS program (hint: it is funny!) The listeners share that the Spitfire episode by El Presidentè was a “cracker” of an episode! (see what we did there) lol.  We received a ton of pics focused on your finished builds and uploaded them to the Modelgeeks website.  Keep ‘em coming!  Nemo also gives a tip on how to successfully apply 1Man Army masks and how to produce excellent results. The topic for the Episode is “Are you a Builder or Collector?"   The geeks ask the question and give their thoughts on what they think and what it means to be either one.  The geeks give some pretty good explanations on which side of the coin you fall on and to keep it fun, no fence riding and you have to pick one or the other. The Pro Geek for the Episode and the winner of the Hypersonic Models NF-104A conversion is: Jay Howard!  The Beginner Geek for the episode, and the recipient of a Detail and Scale title of your choice is: Jared Jamieson!Congratulations to our lucky winners and if you want to have a chance at the drawing, check out Pateron and sign up at either the Pro Geek or the Beginner Geek level to be eligible!You can interact with us through social media, Facebook, Instagram, and email:  contact@modelgeekspodcast.com Be sure to check out our website: www.modelgeekspodcast.com.Make sure you check out our  community on Facebook, The ModelGeeks Model ShackWe also want to thank each of our sponsors for their support. We are very lucky to have their support. When you have the time, pay a visit to their web sites, and have a look at their fine products.Sponsors:Detail and ScaleFurball Aero-DesignTamiya USABases by BillLionHeart HobbyHypersonic ModelsMatters of ScaleKotare ModelsSquadron Also, if you're interested in the model shows, click the link below!IPMS USA Events Page We are very fortunate to be able to join the scale modeling podcast community and are in the company of several other really GREAT podcasts. Hopefully, someday we'll earn our wings and be able to keep up with those guys!  Please check them all out at Scale Model Podcasts.Blogs:The Kit Box Sprue Pie with Frets Model Airplane MakerWe can't thank our listeners and sponsors enough, thank you guys!  Be sure to keep the emails and gallery pics coming!  Now get to the bench and build something!  Take care everyone, out from the Geeks, Later! Support the showModel Geeks Podcast

This episode is presented by Pristine Auction - Use $20 for free on your first auction win with the code "ballcard" at registration. prstn.co/4e1Ek1J Follow Us https://linktr.ee/theballcardshow Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com Chapters: 0:00 - Pristine Intro - :33 Value Box - 7:11 Shop Talk - 53:58 Ever find that what was working to source inventory, all of the sudden, stops working? Why is that? How can you more effectively buy cards at the best deals for your business or personal collection? Gary and Jason break down their observations and offer perspective from the vendor side of the table. There are plenty of nuggets and easter eggs for anyone looking for some new approaches to sourcing inventory at shows in 2026. Keith From @theneuhartcards explains how market trends impact an LCS schedule and cash flow. The Ballcard Show : Jason Otero & Gary LeMaster Business Inquiries: ballcardshow@gmail.com

T1 just knocked out Gen.G in five games to reach MSI. The episode breaks down what that loss really means for Gen.G, why BLG are the most frightening team at the tournament, and whether IG are actually putting the band back together.   Hims: Personalized, affordable care for hair loss, ED, weight loss, and more. Skip the waiting room and get treatment online with a free visit at https://hims.com/lfn. Featured products include compounded drug products which the FDA does not approve or verify for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Individual results may vary.   Shopify: The platform behind millions of businesses, from first sale to full scale. Start your $1 per month trial at https://shopify.com/summoning.   ExpressVPN: Fast, private, and reliable. Use it to protect your connection anywhere. Get started at https://expressvpn.com/summoning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a massive industry shakeup, Sports Card Investor and Cards HQ have officially combined into a single entity and taken on a multi-million-dollar outside investment from Shamrock Capital and N1 Ventures. But why would Geoff Wilson, after bootstrapping the business from his basement into a 14,000-square-foot mega-store, give up a percentage of his company and take on the pressure of a corporate board? In this episode of The Geoff Wilson Show, Geoff pulls the curtain back on the harsh realities, massive risks, and brutal stress of scaling a retail card business nationwide. Learn exactly why the original Cards HQ business plan was completely flipped upside down, the 8-month grueling due diligence process of raising capital, and how the investment arms of the MLB and NFL Players Associations (OneTeam Partners) plan to help scale the sports card hobby. Whether you are thinking about opening a local card shop, looking to scale an existing business, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at the business of sports cards, this episode is a blueprint for hobby entrepreneurship. Key Topics Covered: The Bootstrapped Beginning: From editing YouTube videos at 3 AM on a free laptop software program to launching the first version of Market Movers. Flipping the Cards HQ Blueprint: Why the initial business plan relied entirely on live-selling and breaking to survive, and how overwhelming physical retail demand completely altered the company's trajectory. Why We Took the Money: Geoff explains the massive capital requirements needed for nationwide retail expansion, inventory control, real estate, and event scaling. The Strategic Investors: The breakdown of Shamrock Capital (originally the Disney Family Office) and N1 Ventures, and why taking "smart money" provides crucial connections to media, entertainment, and professional athletes. The 8-Month Fundraise: The grueling due diligence process led by Ezra Levine, the emotional cost of giving up company ownership, and the pressure to maintain authentic collector culture while scaling corporate operations. The Local Card Shop Playbook: Geoff's top entrepreneurial advice for collectors wanting to open an LCS, including the necessity of proving your model as a show dealer before signing a lease. Follow Geoff: Instagram: Twitter: TikTok: LinkedIn: Companies Geoff Founded: Sports Card Investor: Market Movers: Three Five Two: NoviAMS: iLS Network:

We break down G2's LEC Spring title, place SkewMond on the Mount Rushmore of EU junglers, and make the case that Dylan Falco is the greatest League of Legends coach in any region.   FÜM: FÜM has already helped over 700,000 people take steps toward better habits, and now it's your turn! Head to https://tryfum.com/ and use code SUMMONING to claim your free gift today!   Raycon: Upgrade your everyday audio with the Raycon Everyday Earbuds Classic. Get 15% off at https://buyraycon.com/lfn   Factor Meals: Chef-crafted, ready-in-two-minutes meals delivered to your door. Get 50% off your first box plus free daily greens with code LFN50OFF at https://factormeals.com/LFN50OFF (new subscriptions only, while supplies last) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps:0:00 Intro 3:10 Don't bait Knicks twitter 5:55 Team WE 14:45 LCS timestamp enjoyers All-pro and formats... 25:03 C9 vs. LYON 43:00 TL vs. FLY 53:11 Is BrokenBlade LEC top lane GOAT? 56:36 LEC timestamp enjoyers KC vs. MKOI 1:04:28 G2 vs. KC 1:22:17 LCS finals weekend predictions

We cover the LCK, LEC, LCS, and LPL playoff fallout, including Dplus KIA's stunning reverse sweep collapse against KT and cvMax's now-infamous press conference.   Raycon: Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are 15% off right now, with open-ear design built for everyday use outdoors and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Go to https://buyraycon.com/powerspikeopen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Kia All-Pro Teams are ready to be revealed! Azael, Kobe, and Meteos couldn't be more hyped to announce them live on this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia! Our hosts also take a closer look at each role and break down the voting results— some major decisions came down to fan votes, giving one player the edge over another.Other major news: there's only one more weekend before the roadshow at ASU's Mullett Arena! Don't forget to get your tickets! Single-day and two-day passes are still available, so don't miss your chance to see LCS's top 3 teams battle for the title and the opportunity to represent North America at MSI. https://mullettarena.com/event/legendschampionship/Returning to our current season, these past two series flew by, but our experts still found plenty to discuss. From champion picks to team fights, they break down what worked, what didn't, and why a favorable lane matchup doesn't always translate into a winning team comp.The race to secure the third spot in Arizona is still on. Will the pressure get to LYON? Will APA decide to take his chances in /all chat? Can TLAW achieve the goals set for themselves, or will FlyQuest earn the opportunity to compete internationally?See the action in person as the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles welcomes fans back for another weekend of high stakes competition. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are going fast, and you don't want to miss these riveting series. We'll see you there! https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Arizona Tickets!1:36 - Gryffinn's Hype Comms9:04 - Kia All-Pro Team Reveals10:48 - Kia All-Pro Support Breakdown18:52 - Kia All-Pro Bot Lane Breakdown21:35 - Kia All-Pro Mid Lane Breakdown27:44 - Kia All-Pro Jungle Breakdown37:18 - Kia All-Pro Top Lane Breakdown41:12 - FLY vs SEN Recap55:24 - C9 vs LYON Recap1:08:30 - Winners Semis + Lower Round 2 Lookahead!

Thorin and YamatoCannon break down BLG dropping to the lower bracket, the LPL play-in chaos, T1 finally edging Gen.G, and the national team politics threatening to undermine MSI.   Hims — For your free online visit about hair loss treatment, go to https://hims.com/LFN   Raycon — Get 15% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic at https://buyraycon.com/LFN   Shopify — Start your $1 per month trial at https://shopify.com/summoning Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Timestamps0:00 Intro 1:25 Vedius forgets how to do comment of the week 5:30 Vedius gets into a fight about Drafting with LEC coaches 12:17 NAVI vs. KC draft breakdowns 25:34 VIT collapse 47:26 rest of LEC discussion + Finals predictions 52:47 LCS Big G's 1:03:52 TL vs. SR 1:14:12 LCS predictions + MSI lookahead

You still have time to get your tickets to Spring Finals!https://mullettarena.com/event/legendschampionship/Patch 26.11 is here, and Azael, Kobe, and Meteos have a LOT of opinions. On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, the crew kicks things off by discussing the most recent game-changing adjustments, namely enchanter nerfs and some long-overdue tweaks to under purchased items. They also dive into the Quinn buffs but, rest assured, Kobe isn't worried about it (or so he says).On the LCS front, both series from Week 2 of Playoffs went the full five games, delivering plenty of gameplay for the gang to unpack. TLAW's CoreJJ seemed determined to push Inspired's buttons, forcing him to pivot through aggressive tactics. FlyQuest continues to show up with high energy and creative strategies, entertaining audiences and casters alike. C9, on the other hand, showed a masterclass in team coordination, highlighted by a game-winning Ashe play by Zven.Looking ahead, Week 3 begins with a competitive face-off between FlyQuest and Sentinels. We already know the SEN roster is stacked with talent, but will the fearless Bo5 format open the door for FlyQuest's inventive drafting to steal the spotlight? We'll find out this weekend! LCS is back on stage and tickets are available now— we hope to see you there!https://www.tixr.com/groups/lcs/Timestamps:0:00 - Intro & Ticket Callout1:16 - 2026 Coaching Staff of the Split5:29 - Patch 26.1129:58 - FLY vs C9 Recap53:48 - LYON vs TL Recap1:24:51 - FLY vs SEN Lookahead1:36:58 - TLAW vs SR Lookahead

Timestamps0:00 intro0:43 Comment of the week + All pro ragebait10:53 Jatt's defense of history21:04 LCS recap FLY vs. C940:25 TL vs. LYON47:58 LEC recap KC vs. G255:28 KOI vs. VIT1:01:35 G2 vs. KOI1:14:05 MSI lookahead

The regular season is over and Spring Playoffs are finally here! On this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, Azael, Kobe, and Meteos open with a deeper discussion about LYON's in-game comms. While it may seem toxic to some, there's a level of understanding between the pros- friendship & flaming can go hand in hand when players aren't afraid to step on eggshells while communicating. How do you prefer to express yourself with your teammates?Dhokla and Saint are still competing for LYON's top lane spot, while FLY's Gryffinn pulled out a Nasus jungle that hasn't been seen in LCS pro play since 2013. Despite C9's undefeated regular season, one of the rarer accomplishments in the LCS, the team is still trying to earn back fans' trust after their performance at Americas Cup. Meanwhile, the top five teams all look dangerously competitive heading into playoffs, and even with Contractz bringing out his signature Olaf, SR still enters the bracket as the underdogs.After breaking down last week's matches, our hosts lock in their Round 1 Playoff predictions. Can FLY's champion pool find a way past the seemingly unconquerable C9? And in the highly anticipated rematch between TLAW and LYON, will revenge be on the table?Oh, and leave a comment for what Kobe should paint on Raz's face on broadcast this Saturday. We'll see you there!Single-day tickets for Spring Finals are available now! Experience two days of high-stakes LCS action live at Arizona State University's Mullett Arena. Click the link below to secure your spot!https://lolesports.com/en-US/news/buy-lcs-spring-finals-2026-tickets-hereTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:17 LYON comms6:31 LYON vs FLY Recap19:39 DIG vs SEN Recap27:18 C9 vs TLAW Recap42:22 SR vs DIG Recap49:20 Playoffs Predictions: C9 vs FLY57:52 Playoffs Predictions: LYON vs TLAW1:09:23 Kia MVP + All-Pro Voting Now Open!

Get your single-day Spring Finals tickets here! https://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1943936?venueId=205261&_gl=1*1j2xizo*_ga*MTU3NzQzODczOC4xNzc4NzI4MTcy*_ga_TEHJR60KD9*czE3Nzg3MjgxNzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzg3MjgxNzIkajYwJGwwJGgxMTQyOTQyMDE3To the new league players coming from Jynxzi's tournament stream, hello! Welcome to The Dive Driven by Kia, hosted by none other than Azael, Kobe, and Meteos. This tournament illuminated the fact that there is so much to learn for newbies, while reminding veteran players of their love of the game— and how it can bring the gaming community together. With their years of League of Legends experience under their belts, our hosts gave tips and advice to those who are just starting their League journeys.And as promised by Kobe, here's the “Press R, Marlon!” clip: https://youtube.com/shorts/mTwsUQJlaXg?si=0RnGFB1FdJeZaJJPDuring the weekly LCS recap, Kobe and Meteos broke down two key moments from the final game of an incredible series between TLAW and LYON. Those big clutch moments, the confidence to make the huge plays, and listening into the comms of game-changing moments… is that what it takes to be the most valuable player in the LCS? Regardless, this upcoming Saturday begins the last week of the regular season— the battle for first begins! Playoffs can't come soon enough!Finally, this jam-packed episode concludes with an overview of Patch 26.10. What do you think about the change to minion aggro?If you're looking for more LCS content after finishing this episode of The Dive Driven by Kia, check out the PROS episode our hosts referenced here: https://youtu.be/nFEFDCizlkA?si=EU3TwKNs5YMTfaMrTimestamps:0:00 - Jynxzi Tournament7:35 - Tips for New Players!15:00 - DIG eXyu's Interview27:39 - Remaking Scrims & Lyon Comms44:07 - SEN vs SR Recap53:59 - DIG vs DSG Recap1:01:34 - FLY vs C9 Recap1:13:03 - TLAW vs LYON1:26:40 - Week 7 Predictions1:40:28 - Patch 26.10

The phone calls could be harsh. Daniel Freedman talked to a lot of shop owners. They told him anthologies didn't sell. He explained that Stimulus was not an anthology; it was a short story collection. They continued to express cynicism. He went ahead and assembled an astonishing array of stories, galloping through numerous tones and showcasing an awesome stable of collaborators. Stimulus flaunts the heights that this medium can soar, and obliterates house style tastes. It's on those LCS shelves now. Here's your chance to prove the glass-half-empty folks that audiences crave structures free from corporate designs. The comics in Stimulus should have your mouth watering. They're science fiction and fantasy slanted idea outburts illustrated by - hold your breath - Robert Sammelin (Kali), Tomm Coker (Black Monday Murders), Filya Bratukhin(Nature's Labyrinth), Amilcar Pina (Galactic), Dilraj Mann (Dalstron Monsterzz), Lorenzo Nuti (Dragonero/Conan), Arianna Farricella (College Apocalypse), Gavin Dias (PENTHOUSE Comics), Debbie Tsoi (Split Fiction), Stefano Realdini (Captain Gaia), Dan Morison (HELL-BENT), and Henrik Sahlstrom (Mirror's Edge: Exordium). This week, we had a blast chatting with Daniel Freedman about Stimulus. The short story collection spans more than ten years of his life, and each tale explores Freedman working himself out as well as the world he finds himself trapped in. We discuss the autobiographic nature of all storytelling, the power of a short story collection, and why comics allow him to create where other mediums do not. And before all that, our kid on the beat cub reporter, Brad, regales Lisa with his journey to the Lower East Side and the Jack Kirby Way street-naming ceremony on May 11th. He discusses what and who he saw on Essex Street and even offers audio recordings of Jack Kirby Way presenters Roy Schwartz, NYC Council Member Christopher Marte, Tom Brevoort, Paul Levitz, and Jim Steranko. The King of Comics finally getting his name on an NYC street is a historic moment. Let's all celebrate as comic book readers. Stimulus is out now in trade paperback from Dark Horse Comics. Make sure you're following Daniel Freedman on Instagram. This Week's Sponsors The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Todd McFarlane on Spawn Jack Kirby Way, as reported by The Beat Comic Book Club: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 5/3 at 3:30 PM Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.