Podcasts about Lego

Who invented LEGO toys and games? How did LEGO toys become so massively popular? What are LEGO bricks made of? Have you started your FREE TRIAL of Who Smarted?+ for AD FREE listening, an EXTRA episode every week & bonus content? Sign up right in the Apple app, or directly at WhoSmarted.com and find out why more than 1,000 families are LOVING their subscription! Get official Who Smarted? Merch: tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more, at Who Smarted?

What if the very events that bring you the most joy are also your biggest source of fear when it comes to staying alcohol-free? Chris struggles with drinking at family celebrations and sports games, while T returns to The Path after two years alcohol-free that felt emotionally flat, wondering how to enjoy life without alcohol and still feel excitement and relaxation. Coach Cole helps Chris use visualization and an experiment mentality for upcoming social events, while Coach Soraya supports T in seeing how childhood invisibility shaped her relationship with herself and alcohol.  Chris's session: “First freaking times” at pool parties & games—turning triggers into experiments Visualization: practice the event ahead of time BYO plan: NA drinks & a Yeti cup—have something in your hand Confident energy: own your choice & invite others to try NA options Post-event “data”: what felt better, what needs tweaking, what you learned Creativity over consumption: swapping late-night drinks for art, Legos, & family time How to enjoy life without alcohol by focusing on presence, play, & connection T's session: Why two alcohol-free years felt “flat” & what “flat” was protecting Relational safety: being validated & verbally known as a path to joy Feeling your way (not thinking) into wants, rituals, & evening routines Naming numbing: alcohol as anesthetic & what it tries to solve Gentle self-worth rebuild through safe, supportive people Micro-experiments: sunset walks, movement, tiny creative reps How to enjoy life without alcohol by restoring self-connection & belonging Cole Harvey is a certified Naked Mind Senior Coach. For years, he felt lost and used alcohol as a way to cope, until he decided to go alcohol-free and focus on finding his purpose. Through curiosity, self-compassion, and adventure, he transformed his life. As a habit change and mindset coach, Cole helps young men understand themselves, build better habits, and find meaning. More on Coach Cole: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/cole-harvey/ Soraya Odishoo is a Certified This Naked Mind Coach and certified Kula Yoga instructor. With a deep commitment to working with individuals who feel disconnected from their true selves, Soraya specializes in helping people break free from addictions to substances or behaviors that no longer serve them. Her heart-centered, trauma-informed approach focuses on accessibility for BIPOC and LGBTQIA++ communities. Soraya's passion lies in guiding others back to their personal power, allowing them to find peace, purpose, and lasting healing. More on Coach Soraya: https://thisnakedmind.com/coach/soraya-arjan-odishoo-alpc/ Episode links: nakedmindpath.com Related Episodes: What's the Secret To Finding Purpose After Stopping Drinking? – Reader's Questions – E640 – https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-640-readers-question-whats-the-secret-to-finding-purpose-after-stopping-drinking/ Alcohol Free Firsts - Coaching Questions - E265 - https://thisnakedmind.com/ep-265-coaching-questions-with-scott-pinyard Finding Your True Self and Building Genuine Connections Without Alcohol - Alcohol Freedom Coaching - E821 - https://thisnakedmind.com/building-genuine-connections-without-alcohol-e821/ Ready to take the next step on your journey? Visit https://learn.thisnakedmind.com/podcast-resources for free resources, programs, and more. Quince: Find gifts so good you'll want to keep them with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/naked⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns  Hungryroot: Get 40% off your first box + a free item for life at ⁠⁠Hungryroot.com/nakedmind⁠⁠ with code nakedmind Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠⁠Shopify.com/mind⁠⁠  Aura Frame: Get $35 off Aura's Carver Mat frame at ⁠⁠AuraFrames.com⁠⁠ with promo code NAKEDMIND Masterclass: Get 15% off any annual membership at ⁠⁠MasterClass.com/NAKEDMIND⁠

After a year tangled in political drama, AI hype, and regulation battles, the TWiT crew explains how many of tech's "biggest stories" simply fizzled into nothing or left us with new headaches by year's end. • Year-end tech trends: AI, politics, and security dominated 2025 • Major stories faded fast: TikTok saga, political tech drama, DOGE scandal • TikTok's ownership battle—Oracle, Trump donors, and US-China tensions • China tech fears: banned drones, IoT vulnerabilities, secret radios in buses • Rising political pressure for internet privacy and media literacy reform • Surveillance and kill switch concerns in US grid and port infrastructure • Convenience vs. privacy: Americans trade data for discounts and ease • Age verification, surveillance, and flawed facial recognition across countries • Discord's ID leak highlights risks of rushed compliance with privacy laws • Social media's impact on kids pushes age-gating and verification laws • ISPs monetize customer data, VPNs pitched for personal privacy • Global government crackdowns: UK bans VPN advertising, mandates age checks • The illusion of absolute privacy: flawed age gates and persistent tracking • AI takes over: explosive growth, but profits elusive for big players • Arms race in LLMs: DeepSeek's breakthrough, OpenAI/Meta talent bidding war • Ad-driven models still rule; Amazon's playbook repeated in AI • Humanoid robots and AGI hype: skepticism vs. Silicon Valley optimism • AI-generated art, media, and the challenge of deepfake detection • Social platforms falter: Instagram and X swamped by fake or low-value content • Google's legal, regulatory, and technical woes: ad tech trial, Manifest V3 backlash • RAM price spikes and hardware shortages blamed on AI data center demand • YouTube overtakes mobile for podcast and video viewing, Oscars move online • The internet's growth: Cloudflare stats, X vs. Reddit, spam domain trends • Weird tech stories: hacked crosswalks, Nintendo Switch 2 Staplegate, LEGO theft ring • Sad farewell: Lamar Wilson's passing and mental health awareness in tech • Reflections on the year's turbulence and hopes for a better 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Paris Martineau, and Steve Gibson Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security Melissa.com/twit ventionteams.com/twit auraframes.com/ink

After a year tangled in political drama, AI hype, and regulation battles, the TWiT crew explains how many of tech's "biggest stories" simply fizzled into nothing or left us with new headaches by year's end. Year-end tech trends: AI, politics, and security dominated 2025 Major stories faded fast: TikTok saga, political tech drama, DOGE scandal TikTok's ownership battle—Oracle, Trump donors, and US-China tensions China tech fears: banned drones, IoT vulnerabilities, secret radios in buses Rising political pressure for internet privacy and media literacy reform Surveillance and kill switch concerns in US grid and port infrastructure Convenience vs. privacy: Americans trade data for discounts and ease Age verification, surveillance, and flawed facial recognition across countries Discord's ID leak highlights risks of rushed compliance with privacy laws Social media's impact on kids pushes age-gating and verification laws ISPs monetize customer data, VPNs pitched for personal privacy Global government crackdowns: UK bans VPN advertising, mandates age checks The illusion of absolute privacy: flawed age gates and persistent tracking AI takes over: explosive growth, but profits elusive for big players Arms race in LLMs: DeepSeek's breakthrough, OpenAI/Meta talent bidding war Ad-driven models still rule; Amazon's playbook repeated in AI Humanoid robots and AGI hype: skepticism vs. Silicon Valley optimism AI-generated art, media, and the challenge of deepfake detection Social platforms falter: Instagram and X swamped by fake or low-value content Google's legal, regulatory, and technical woes: ad tech trial, Manifest V3 backlash RAM price spikes and hardware shortages blamed on AI data center demand YouTube overtakes mobile for podcast and video viewing, Oscars move online The internet's growth: Cloudflare stats, X vs. Reddit, spam domain trends Weird tech stories: hacked crosswalks, Nintendo Switch 2 Staplegate, LEGO theft ring Sad farewell: Lamar Wilson's passing and mental health awareness in tech Reflections on the year's turbulence and hopes for a better 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Paris Martineau, and Steve Gibson Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security Melissa.com/twit ventionteams.com/twit auraframes.com/ink

After a year tangled in political drama, AI hype, and regulation battles, the TWiT crew explains how many of tech's "biggest stories" simply fizzled into nothing or left us with new headaches by year's end. Year-end tech trends: AI, politics, and security dominated 2025 Major stories faded fast: TikTok saga, political tech drama, DOGE scandal TikTok's ownership battle—Oracle, Trump donors, and US-China tensions China tech fears: banned drones, IoT vulnerabilities, secret radios in buses Rising political pressure for internet privacy and media literacy reform Surveillance and kill switch concerns in US grid and port infrastructure Convenience vs. privacy: Americans trade data for discounts and ease Age verification, surveillance, and flawed facial recognition across countries Discord's ID leak highlights risks of rushed compliance with privacy laws Social media's impact on kids pushes age-gating and verification laws ISPs monetize customer data, VPNs pitched for personal privacy Global government crackdowns: UK bans VPN advertising, mandates age checks The illusion of absolute privacy: flawed age gates and persistent tracking AI takes over: explosive growth, but profits elusive for big players Arms race in LLMs: DeepSeek's breakthrough, OpenAI/Meta talent bidding war Ad-driven models still rule; Amazon's playbook repeated in AI Humanoid robots and AGI hype: skepticism vs. Silicon Valley optimism AI-generated art, media, and the challenge of deepfake detection Social platforms falter: Instagram and X swamped by fake or low-value content Google's legal, regulatory, and technical woes: ad tech trial, Manifest V3 backlash RAM price spikes and hardware shortages blamed on AI data center demand YouTube overtakes mobile for podcast and video viewing, Oscars move online The internet's growth: Cloudflare stats, X vs. Reddit, spam domain trends Weird tech stories: hacked crosswalks, Nintendo Switch 2 Staplegate, LEGO theft ring Sad farewell: Lamar Wilson's passing and mental health awareness in tech Reflections on the year's turbulence and hopes for a better 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Paris Martineau, and Steve Gibson Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security Melissa.com/twit ventionteams.com/twit auraframes.com/ink

After a year tangled in political drama, AI hype, and regulation battles, the TWiT crew explains how many of tech's "biggest stories" simply fizzled into nothing or left us with new headaches by year's end. Year-end tech trends: AI, politics, and security dominated 2025 Major stories faded fast: TikTok saga, political tech drama, DOGE scandal TikTok's ownership battle—Oracle, Trump donors, and US-China tensions China tech fears: banned drones, IoT vulnerabilities, secret radios in buses Rising political pressure for internet privacy and media literacy reform Surveillance and kill switch concerns in US grid and port infrastructure Convenience vs. privacy: Americans trade data for discounts and ease Age verification, surveillance, and flawed facial recognition across countries Discord's ID leak highlights risks of rushed compliance with privacy laws Social media's impact on kids pushes age-gating and verification laws ISPs monetize customer data, VPNs pitched for personal privacy Global government crackdowns: UK bans VPN advertising, mandates age checks The illusion of absolute privacy: flawed age gates and persistent tracking AI takes over: explosive growth, but profits elusive for big players Arms race in LLMs: DeepSeek's breakthrough, OpenAI/Meta talent bidding war Ad-driven models still rule; Amazon's playbook repeated in AI Humanoid robots and AGI hype: skepticism vs. Silicon Valley optimism AI-generated art, media, and the challenge of deepfake detection Social platforms falter: Instagram and X swamped by fake or low-value content Google's legal, regulatory, and technical woes: ad tech trial, Manifest V3 backlash RAM price spikes and hardware shortages blamed on AI data center demand YouTube overtakes mobile for podcast and video viewing, Oscars move online The internet's growth: Cloudflare stats, X vs. Reddit, spam domain trends Weird tech stories: hacked crosswalks, Nintendo Switch 2 Staplegate, LEGO theft ring Sad farewell: Lamar Wilson's passing and mental health awareness in tech Reflections on the year's turbulence and hopes for a better 2026 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Mikah Sargent, Paris Martineau, and Steve Gibson Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: expressvpn.com/twit zscaler.com/security Melissa.com/twit ventionteams.com/twit auraframes.com/ink

On this week's episode, Nick's livin in the 19th century, Chris shows the newest Lego and lighting sets discussions, and there's a holiday-themed meme game!Become a Patron at JayandJack.comWrite us an email at RCADCast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram at RCADCastAnd leave us an iTunes review

On this week’s episode, Nick's livin in the 19th century, Chris shows the newest Lego and lighting sets discussions, and there’s a holiday-themed meme game! Become a Patron at JayandJack.com Write us an email at RCADCast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram at RCADCast And leave us an iTunes review Listen to “Ep. 3.17 "Drunk & Druber"” […]

Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Principal consultant and pen tester at Secureworks, Eric Escobar, shares his career path translating his childhood favorite Legos to civil engineering and pivoting to cybersecurity. Eric was always headed toward engineering and got both his bachelor and master degrees in civil engineering. Upon breaking into a network with a friend, he was bitten by the cybersecurity bug. Making the switch to the red team and basically becoming a bankrobber for hire, Eric tests the security of many companies' networks. He feels that curiosity is an essential trait for cybersecurity and collaboration is key as no one person knows everything. He advises those interested in cybersecurity to just start. We thank Eric for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Principal consultant and pen tester at Secureworks, Eric Escobar, shares his career path translating his childhood favorite Legos to civil engineering and pivoting to cybersecurity. Eric was always headed toward engineering and got both his bachelor and master degrees in civil engineering. Upon breaking into a network with a friend, he was bitten by the cybersecurity bug. Making the switch to the red team and basically becoming a bankrobber for hire, Eric tests the security of many companies' networks. He feels that curiosity is an essential trait for cybersecurity and collaboration is key as no one person knows everything. He advises those interested in cybersecurity to just start. We thank Eric for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the last news show of 2025 and boy there is lots to get through! Ghostbusters, TMNT, DC, Marvel, Spawn, Back to the Future, Blokees, Flintstones and even - (drum roll please) Samurai Pizza Cats! There's some silhouette guessing, flocking expensive kitties, a four pack that has Frank in trouble and a figure literally decades in the making. Then, Tis the season of giving as Tealo surprises us with gift box of goodies! And finally, we do the Secret Santa thing to prove that you CAN buy things for the collector with everything! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

️ LA RUINA está de gira en http://www.laruinashow.com La Ruina desde Barcelona con Ignasi Taltavull (@ignasitf), Tomàs Fuentes (@cap0) y Miguel Maldonado haciendo ofertas para comprar pisos (o quizás no era él quien las hacía). Hoy las ruinas son un poco menos ruinas porque ha llegado @legospain_official a reconstruirlas con sus sets LEGO para adultos. El juego, la taza y todo el merchandising oficial de La Ruina en https://lallamastore.com/ Ignasi Taltavull: http://www.instagram.com/ignasitf Tomàs Fuentes http://www.twitter.com/cap0 http://www.instagram.com/cap0 La Ruina sigue en redes: @laruinashow http://www.instagram.com/laruinashow

Het is december! Onze favoriete maand want dan mogen we 24 dagen lang vakjes van onze LEGO® adventskalenders openmaken! Doe je dit jaar weer met ons mee? Iedere dag hoor je in een korte podcast-aflevering van Steengoed wat Elger, Mark en Nelleke vandaag in hun kalenders aantroffen. We bespreken de LEGO® adventskalenders van City, Minecraft en Harry Potter. Dit is de aflevering van 21 december en dus openen we vakje 21. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Poulsom is a hobbyist LEGO builder best known for his models of birds. But making birds out of bricks isn't easy. That's why he uses special pieces to sculpt something entirely different — like when minifigure carrots became a puffin's legs. A unique piece called a “snot brick” allows him to build in any direction, making it possible to make a round object out of square LEGO bricks.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this weeks episode: Kev and Anna are away doing GOTY homework; Sheepdog has some grievances with Pokémon and Pab is perusing the arcade. All this and much more on episode 633 of MGP!Get FM26 for £41.32 using discount LOLLUJO here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/FM26lollujo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck for free! If you have any messages or questions for the gang then send them over to : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mgukpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kev now has an affiliate link with The Lego Store so if you do all your Lego shopping through this link you'll be helping ol' Kev out:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockpartyuk.shop/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kev also has an affiliate link with LOADED (formerly CDKeys); so if you want the latest PC/ console games at low prices click the link below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/CDKeyslollujo⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Kevin Stein, founder and CEO of Delos Insurance Solutions, shares how he is transforming wildfire insurance through cutting-edge AI and innovative MGA structures. With an aerospace background and advanced degrees from Stanford and UC Berkeley, Kevin explains how his team models wildfire risk with remarkable accuracy, providing coverage for homes in high-risk areas where traditional carriers often can't. He delves into the development of the wildfire risk model, the importance of real-time exposure assessment, and how MGA solutions allow for dynamic portfolio management while helping agents retain clients. Tune in to discover how technology, strategy, and empathy combine to protect communities, solve complex insurance challenges, and create scalable solutions in an increasingly fire-prone world.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

durée : 00:58:27 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit, Maïwenn Guiziou - De la bande dessinée, au roman documentaire pour adolescent, en passant par des contes fantastiques en faux ancien français, l'histoire se transmet de bien différentes manières. Comment des contenus ludiques, pédagogiques et historiques dialoguent-ils ? Comment transmettre le goût de l'histoire ? - réalisation : Laurence Millet - invités : Chris Lavaquerie-Klein Autrice et médiatrice culturelle; Damien MacDonald Auteur de bande dessinée et artiste; Flore Vesco Autrice pour la jeunesse

It's that time of year again, time to light the LEGO Christmas tree! I hope you ordered your LEGO this week so it can go under the tree! Celebrate Ninjago's anniversary at LEGOLAND and it's time for some Smart Play time. All that and more on this week's Bricking LEGO News!FOLLOW my YouTube channel: Back 2 BrickSet Review:  76458 Hogsmeade Village Collectors Edition Rebrickable Review: Fire Dragon Bust inspired by Smaug by Luke_a_ArtEmployee giftCMF 29LEGO Store openingNinjago at LEGOLANDNike basketball gameDesigner program island restockStar Wars smart playBatman game launch dateSpongebob 2026Bricka magazinePeppa Pig rumorsNYC tree lightinglast days to buy!Macy's saleThank you, Patrons! - Bellefonte Bricks Studio, Jimmy Tucker, David, Paul Snellen, Lee Jackson, Pop's Block Shop, Steve Miles, David Support the showSee some of the designs I've built - REBRICKABLE.COMHead over to Back2brick.com for links to the latest LEGO set discounts!Support the podcast through our affiliate links AND join the Back 2 Brick Patreon!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!backtobrick@gmail.comBack 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2025 The LEGO Group.

00:00:00 - Bevezetés00:00:21 - Itt a Karácsony00:01:33 - Mű, vagy igazi fenyő?00:03:53 - Műfenyő karbantartása és a kézműves műfenyő00:07:52 - Fenyőfa árak00:09:44 - Karácsonyfa talp és a befaragás00:13:48 - Családi összejövetel, főzés és ételallergiák00:18:45 - Többféle ételek és taktikák00:21:58 - Pihenés és feltöltő találkozók00:23:42 - Hozzáállás megváltoztatása és nézőpontok megértése00:27:20 - Csalódás, tanulságok és pozitív változások00:34:42 - Kilátások és üzenet a jövő évre nézve00:38:03 - Idei közönségtalálkozók és az MSB élményei00:44:00 - APUTEST Podcast alakulása00:45:07 - LEGO stream és legózás, mint hagyomány00:48:49 - Kilátások a LEGO streamre00:50:30 - Befejezés

Dan Contreras is a U.S. Army veteran, proud husband, and devoted caregiver to his wife, Teresa. After years of service and leadership with DAV (Disabled American Veterans)—including his role as National Commander—Dan has become a strong advocate for both caregivers and care receivers. Like many military spouses and family members, Dan didn't initially see himself as a “caregiver.” That changed when, as a DAV leader, he sought to better understand the DAV's Caregiver Support Program by completing the onboarding process. Now, he's on a mission to raise awareness and provide resources for the 70% of veterans who are caring for loved ones. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Dan shares: The resources DAV offers to support veterans who are also caregiversHow his perspective on self-care has shifted as Teresa's cancer journey has progressedThe creative outlets he and Teresa enjoy together, including Legos, crafts, and hobbies that bring them joyHow something as simple as a karaoke app helps him relieve stress and recharge Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/HHCPOD216 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

This week's theme: Accessibility & Inclusion In this episode of From Fear to Fire, host Heather Hansen O'Neill speaks with disability advocate, educator, and author Jenna Udenberg about lived experience, leadership, and the true meaning of Accessibility and Inclusion. Jenna shares her journey as a lifelong wheelchair user and founder of the nonprofit Above and Beyond With U, emphasizing that accessibility is not about checking boxes or meeting minimum ADA requirements. Instead, it requires involving disabled people from the very beginning so spaces, systems, and decisions reflect real human needs rather than assumptions. Jenna also reframes disability as a neutral part of the human experience, explaining that barriers are most often created by environments and attitudes, not bodies. She encourages organizations and leaders to move beyond good intentions and take intentional action rooted in Accessibility and Inclusion across workplaces, education, and community spaces. Her message is clear: when people feel welcomed, safe, and valued, everyone benefits, and that awareness is what helps individuals and organizations truly move from fear to fire. From Fear to Fire: Secrets to Overcome Fear, Embrace Your Gifts and Achieve Success This is the place where real people share real challenges. Where you can find a common bond and uncommon wisdom through their stories. Use tips from the breakthroughs of others to jump-start your success. Speaker, author, adventurer, and host Heather Hansen O'Neill takes you on the journey from fear to fire.  Today, we explore how true accessibility and inclusion are achieved by centering disabled voices, challenging assumptions, and intentionally designing spaces, systems, and cultures where everyone can belong and thrive. Jenna Udenberg Jenna Udenberg is a lifelong resident from the Northshore of Minnesota and is a former music educator of 19 years. She has used a manual wheelchair since the age of 8 due to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Jenna is a 2017 Blandin Foundation Community Leader, a 2020 Bush Fellow, and a 2025 Shannon Leadership Institute Fellow. Writing for the Lake County Press in her column, Local View from 4 foot 2, inspires vulnerability and the sharing of lived experiences from the seated perspective. Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth & Freedom is Jenna's published memoir which you can find on the A&BWU website, on Amazon or wherever you find your books. In her free time, you can find Jenna outdoors on paved trails or fishing with friends, playing board and card games, as well as coaching the Robo Dweebs, a LEGO robotics team. Jenna is the founder of the non-profit, Above & Beyond With U, which works to increase accessibility and inclusion in Minnesota and beyond. Connect with Jenna: Website: Above and Beyond With U LinkedIn: Above & Beyond With U Facebook: Above & Beyond With U  Instagram: aboveandbeyondwithu Quote of the Day: “Life is not just the passing of time. Life is the collection of experiences and their intensity.” ~Jim Rohn Finding Humanity: The Evolution of Sales is out now. Check it out here! The post Accessibility & Inclusion with Jenna Udenberg appeared first on Heather Hansen Oneill.

It seems like we blinked, and our hobby is so much more expensive than it was five years ago. We have long railed against the TVC markups, but for two primary focuses of mine to be revealed and so easily join the JOMO list is inconceivable. How about a once mainline MOTU figure being made into not only an exclusive, but a deluxe, with a final cost of getting it into your hand more than double since 2020? The exact thing is happening at Hasbro with their new Combaticon Swindle; it's not even an exclusive. Classified hasn't been immune either. With mainline going from $20 to $28, who knows what a Deep Six with or without SHARK could cost, let alone another Zartan with Swamp Skier.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe global energy sector is increasingly exposed to unpredicatble weather. Wind droughts and extreme temperatures can create massive financial instability. How do renewables that rely on an ever increasingly hard to predict energy source - manage the risk that the sun might not shine, and the wind might not blow?This episode demystifies the multi-billion-pound market of weather derivatives, exploring how energy utilities, renewable asset owners, and battery optimisers use these customised structured products - using signals like Heating Degree Days, wind speeds, or precipitation to effectively transfer operational riskKey topics covered:- How thus multi-billion-pound market operates almost entirely out of sight.- How a single wind drought drained €1.6 billion from Germany's energy system - highlighting why hedging renewable-generation risk has become mission-critical.- The financial “Lego bricks” that allow traders to build bespoke weather protection.- Why battery owners must hedge against boring weather and how low-volatility conditions could quietly erode their revenues.- Why financiers are insisting on weather insurance before funding new renewable assets.About our guestsTheresa Kammel - Weather Derivative Originator and Pierre Buisson - Senior Structurer, Weather and Energy work at Munich Re, one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. Munich Re is also playing a key role in driving forward the digital transformation of the insurance industry. For more information, head to their website. https://www.munichre.com/en.htmlAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All episodes of Transmission are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To stay up to date with our analysis, research, data visualisations, live events, and conversations, follow us on LinkedIn. Explore The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series explaining how power markets work.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.https://bit.ly/TheWeeklyDispatchThe global energy sector is increasingly exposed to unpredicatble weather. Wind droughts and extreme temperatures can create massive financial instability. How do renewables that rely on an ever increasingly hard to predict energy source - manage the risk that the sun might not shine, and the wind might not blow?This episode demystifies the multi-billion-pound market of weather derivatives, exploring how energy utilities, renewable asset owners, and battery optimisers use these customised structured products - using signals like Heating Degree Days, wind speeds, or precipitation to effectively transfer operational riskKey topics covered:- How thus multi-billion-pound market operates almost entirely out of sight.- How a single wind drought drained €1.6 billion from Germany's energy system - highlighting why hedging renewable-generation risk has become mission-critical.- The financial “Lego bricks” that allow traders to build bespoke weather protection.- Why battery owners must hedge against boring weather and how low-volatility conditions could quietly erode their revenues.- Why financiers are insisting on weather insurance before funding new renewable assets.About our guestsTheresa Kammel - Weather Derivative Originator and Pierre Buisson - Senior Structurer, Weather and Energy work at Munich Re, one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. Munich Re is also playing a key role in driving forward the digital transformation of the insurance industry. For more information, head to their website. https://www.munichre.com/en.htmlAbout Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All episodes of Transmission are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To stay up to date with our analysis, research, data visualisations, live events, and conversations, follow us on LinkedIn. Explore The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series explaining how power markets work.

LEGOs and International Holiday Traditions "This Evening"

El clásico que trajo el stop motion a la gran pantalla fue un fracaso en taquilla, pero su éxito fue exponencial a lo largo de los años por una manada de jóvenes deprimidos, confundidos y hornys, justo como Jack y Sally.-Puedes apoyarnos y tener acceso anticipado enhttps://www.patreon.com/updateando Show en vivo y más contenido enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/updateando-https://www.instagram.com/updateando/https://twitter.com/updateandohttps://www.facebook.com/updateando/https://discord.gg/YftZeAj-Sigue a Lego:https://twitter.com/Lego_Rodriguezhttps://www.instagram.com/legordgzSigue a Mei:https://www.instagram.com/meimeimei.___Sigue a Cham:https://x.com/Cham311#ElExtrañoMundoDeJack #NightmareBeforeChristmas #Jack

When the Uxbridge-Shimoda company holds its first annual holiday party, everyone is invited and attendance is not optional. But after sharing a festive cocktail and suggesting attractive new possibilities for Lego, we'll either bring back punch bowls or play a round of good keg, bad keg. What would constitute a very special episode of Factory Seconds? How does egg nog get weaponized? Where does Bill want to put his AP style book? It's the episode that goes boldy!Make sure you check out the Yule Log video and subscribe to our YouTube channel.Support the production of The Greatest GenerationGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam Ragusea & Dark MateriaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As parents of neurodiverse kids, navigating the holidays can be…. a lot. Trying to get our kids to tolerate all the events, all the activities, and all the routine changes on top of everything else is exhausting, frustrating, and quite frankly, maybe not worth it for us and our kids. And who says we actually have to do all of this stuff anyway?In today's episode, we're sharing our best holiday tips for surviving the holiday season, including managing schedules, adjusting the gift-giving process, and resetting expectations for what a fun holiday looks like. The truth is, the holiday season doesn't have to look any certain way. We get to decide what works best for our families and how we want to enjoy this precious time we get with them.If you're already feeling a little overwhelmed by the holiday season coming up, this episode is for you!In this episode, you'll learn…[02:19] Why the holiday break is so different from summer break when it comes to the change in routine for neurodiverse kids[08:04] How managing –and not overscheduling– events during the holiday season can help your stress level during the holiday season[13:20] Why you might want to rethink your process of gift-giving for neurodiverse kids[16:34] Why Legos are absolutely magical for neurodiverse kids during the holiday season[18:09] Why prioritizing your favorite holiday activities can be so helpful and why it's okay to let go of the ones that don't work for your family[24:12] Why letting go of societal expectations and embracing what works for your unique kids can make the holidays so much more enjoyable[28:04] Aaaaand that includes letting go or adjusting formal dinners if you need to[30:44] The Last WordGet full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/post/ep-16-legos-alone-time-adjusted-expectations-how-to-survive-the-holidays-with-neurodiverse-kidsIf you can't get enough of us, and want stay up to date with our other projects and ways you can connect, join our newsletter: https://www.youdontwantahug.com/

Coach Gus "Big Dog" Felder - "The Inside Game" | From North Philly High School Dropout to the NFL on Faith, Stoicism & Building Champions

Massachusetts resident Sam Aquillano's passion for Lego building as an art form drove him to create a new, independent magazine, Bricka. The first issue printed this month. 

It's time for Wins and Wiffs of the Week! Brandon checks in from Hawaii, but can't find any toy shops. Chris and John show off some hot collectibles, including an awesome GI Joe lunchbox and the new Marvel Legends X-Men '97 Cable figure.The conversation quickly heats up as the Idiots notice a huge drop-off in YouTube comments and try to figure out what the audience really wants to talk about (Spoiler: It's all about vintage toys and grading!). John also dives into why the new X-Men '97 figures are already tanking in value and unleashes a hilarious rant about a trip to GameStop after 27 years.Don't forget to stick around for the end where Charles issues a public challenge to any viewer who wants to screw up his workflow!0:00:00 - FITT Intro0:01:06 - Aloha from Hawaii: Brandon's Win (No Toy Shops!)0:06:33 - Lego Star Wars: Collecting All 1600 Minifigures0:08:49 - Vintage Lunch Box Win: GI Joe with Thermos0:10:48 - Why Our YouTube Comments Vanished (Despite High Views)0:12:08 - John's Marvel Legends X-Men '97 Cable0:13:06 - Why Are X-Men '97 Figures Tanking in Value?0:14:00 - Our Wild GameStop Employee Rant0:16:56 - Wiff of the Week: Charles's Still Missing Accessories0:17:33 - The Comment Challenge: Charles Needs Your Hate!#XMen97 #MarvelLegends #LegoStarWars #GIJoe #XMen #PodcastRant #GameStop #ToyCollecting #WinsAndWiffs #ToyHunting #FITT #Marvel #actionfigures -----------------------

In Part Two of Clint's Conversation with Simon Mainwaring – Founder & CEO of We First, bestselling author, and global authority on purpose-driven branding – the discussion shifts from strategy to soul: how storytelling, culture, and connection can elevate your organization from the inside out.Simon shares hard-earned lessons from his work with Fortune 100 giants, startups, and global NGOs alike, explaining why today's most effective leaders aren't just driven by profit, but by shared purpose. Simon breaks down how every employee can embrace a “lead with we” mindset, regardless of title, industry, or org chart. From building emotionally resonant brand stories to operationalizing culture, this episode explores how to lead with meaning in every corner of your company. This is the second part of a two-part conversation. Topics Covered:Why storytelling is the key to building trust and brand valueHow to move purpose from PowerPoint to point-of-saleBuilding culture like a brand: what Patagonia, LEGO, and Airbnb get rightThe Four Co's: Co-ownership, Co-authorship, Co-creation, and CollaborationDaily rituals that reinforce a "We" cultureWhy recognition beats burnout and makes business senseThe last mile of storytelling: celebrating shared winsHow payroll teams and sales reps alike can lead with purposeStartups vs. Fortune 50s: different paths, same challengesWhat it means to be a B Corp and why it mattersThe single most important takeaway from Lead With WeLinks & Resources:Simon's website - https://simonmainwaring.com/Simon's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmainwaring/ Simon's company, We First Inc. - https://wefirstbranding.com/ Simon's email - simon@wefirstbranding.com Simon's book, “We First” - https://amzn.to/3Mhx4V0 Simon's book, “Lead With We” - https://amzn.to/3Me1HL7 Clint's website - www.clintpadgett.com Clint's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintpadgett/ Clint's book - https://amzn.to/3JWD2Ka

Isaiah provides yet another Lego piece of a huge puzzle that when finished gave us the greatest gift, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior!

Humankind has the technology to go to space. Space architect Ariel Ekblaw says the bottleneck now is real estate: getting larger volumes of space stations in orbit. Her company is working on the equivalent of giant, magnetic space Legos—hexagons that could self-assemble in space into livable, workable structures. This episode, host Regina G. Barber talks to her about this space architecture and why she says that the goal isn't to abandon Earth–but to off-world industries like agriculture and manufacturing in order to build a better Earth.If you liked this episode, check out our Space Camp series.Interested in more space tech episodes? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Lego.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:01:40 Happy Anniversary00:06:30 Miniature Market Contest00:11:15 AI makes RDTN better00:12:30 Passing of a Legend00:16:30 Toy Hall of Fame Revisit00:17:45 Family Games00:27:30 Taste Buds00:32:45 Miniature Market00:33:45 Operation Barclay00:40:00 Sanctuary00:58:30 Portal Games00:59:30 Scope Panzer01:05:00 Neko Syndicate01:09:30 Outro This year marks our 13th anniversary in the world of play, as board games continue to cement their place in our lives. Anniversaries often invite reflection, and it's remarkable to see how games that once felt like simple pastimes have evolved into celebrated traditions like gaming with friends, family members asking “So, what are we playing?”, or a gateway to conversation with people you meet. These moments remind us that board games are more than cardboard and dice—they're shared memories that endure across generations. Board games themselves have become a bridge between nostalgia and innovation, and their recognition in the National Toy Hall of Fame underscores their cultural significance. Titles like Monopoly, Scrabble, and Clue have already earned their place among the Hall's inductees, standing alongside toys like the Rubik's Cube and LEGO. It's a reminder that the Hall isn't just about toys—it's about honoring the timeless rituals of play. Thanks to all that continue to listen to us, we really appreciate it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I bring back one of my favourite holiday episodes, which is an interview with my kids, where we talk about ‘people, not stuff'.Every year around the holidays, I hear from parents who are worried their kids are too focused on presents, too greedy, or too materialistic — and they're afraid they're getting something wrong. I made this episode to offer a long-term perspective. I interviewed my own kids (then 14, 17, and 20) about what holidays and gifts felt like when they were little — and what actually mattered as they got older. Us last year at Christmas- on one of the Christmas Day walks we discussed on the podcast:In the episode, we talk about why “wanting stuff” is normal in childhood, how values really develop over time, and why parents can relax a lot more than they think.

Jenna Udenberg is a lifelong resident from theNorthshore of Minnesota and is a former music educator of 19 years. She has used a manual wheelchair since the age of 8 due to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Jenna is a 2017 Blandin Foundation Community Leader, a 2020 BushFellow, and a 2025 Shannon Leadership Institute Fellow. Writing for the Lake County Press in her column, Local View from 4 foot 2, inspires vulnerability and the sharing of lived experiences from the seated perspective. Within My Spokes: A Tapestry of Pain, Growth& Freedom is Jenna's published memoir which you can find on the A&BWU website, on Amazon or wherever you find your books. In her free time, you can find Jenna outdoors on paved trails or fishing with friends, playing board and card games, as well as coaching the Robo Dweebs, a LEGO robotics team. Jenna is the founder of the non-profit, Above & Beyond With U, which works toincrease accessibility and inclusion in Minnesotaand beyond.  Link to episodecan be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,  

Adam Petraglia, Executive Director and Founder, Bricks of Hope, joins John Williams to talk about the incredible story that led him to start Bricks of Hope, the organization’s mission to deliver LEGO toys to sick children, what is so special about LEGO toys, how the community is aligned with their mission, his favorite LEGO kit, and […]

Have you been naughty or nice?; Christmas collections; The murder of Rob and Michele Reiner; More on the drunken raccoon in Virginia; Traveling together is a test of relationships; Pulled McDonald's Ad; Idiots of the Week and swingling shamans; Producer Ian's love for LEGO is boundless.

Adam Petraglia, Executive Director and Founder, Bricks of Hope, joins John Williams to talk about the incredible story that led him to start Bricks of Hope, the organization’s mission to deliver LEGO toys to sick children, what is so special about LEGO toys, how the community is aligned with their mission, his favorite LEGO kit, and […]

Written by David Fury and Jane Espenson and directed by Alan J. Levi, this episode originally aired January 15, 2003. EXTRA BITSTrevor is currently working on creating an art piece for every single episode of Buffy and you can find everything that's been released so far here. You can also find many of his fun Lego animations all over the internet!Kristin co-hosts another show called "So...I'm Watching This Show" with Wil Brooks. You can check them out here.Please rate, review and subscribe! Help us get those fancy numbers :)

The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide continues with Brittany Smith, Mike Potter, and Chuck Joiner making the picks. They include an affordable Bluetooth blood pressure monitor that syncs to Health, a whimsical LEGO gingerbread Star Wars piece, and a double recommendation of an Audible subscription and a book that covers Apple from a different angle. An app pick, a feline-oriented calendar, and a push to learn large language models responsibly finishes off this guide. (Part 2)   MacVoices is supported by the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides. Tech and more you want to give and get. Find out what the panels recommend at MacVoices.com/HolidayGiftGuide. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Gift guide kickoff and round three setup[0:38] Omron Bluetooth blood pressure monitor + Health syncing[2:33] LEGO Gingerbread AT-AT and holiday Star Wars fun[8:27] Audible subscription recommendation[9:29] Apple in China audiobook/book discussion[12:41] Mango Baby app for newborn tracking[16:23] Star Trek Cats calendar (and books)[23:14] Large language models: why to try them, how to use wisely[33:38] Closing remarks, where to find Brittany and Mike, MacStock notes Links: Brittany Smith iPhone Airhttps://www.apple.com/iphone-air/ Mango Babyhttps://mangobaby.app/ Mike Potter: LEGO Star Wars Gingerbreat At-At Walkerhttps://www.lego.com/en-us/product/gingerbread-at-at-walker-40806 LEGO Star Wars 40658 - Millennium Falcon™ Holiday Dioramahttps://amzn.to/3XTQhyQ Star Trek Cats Calendarhttps://amzn.to/3MznQDO Star Trek Cats (the Book)https://amzn.to/4rVjkQd Star Trek: The Next Generation Cats: (Star Trek Book, Book About Cats) https://amzn.to/48CbPGf Chuck Joiner Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company by Patrick McGee (Hardcover)https://amzn.to/48KUdXy Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company by Patrick McGee (Audible Link)https://amzn.to/3MyLssg Odyssey: Pepsi to Apple : A Journey of Adventure, Ideas, and the Future by John Sculley https://amzn.to/4rXq0NH ChatGPThttps://chatgpt.com/ Guests: Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated “well-rounded geek”. She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @addliberator@pdx.social, and on YouTube with tech tips. Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab.   Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide continues with Brittany Smith, Mike Potter, and Chuck Joiner making the picks. They include an affordable Bluetooth blood pressure monitor that syncs to Health, a whimsical LEGO gingerbread Star Wars piece, and a double recommendation of an Audible subscription and a book that covers Apple from a different angle. An app pick, a feline-oriented calendar, and a push to learn large language models responsibly finishes off this guide. (Part 2)  MacVoices is supported by the 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guides. Tech and more you want to give and get. Find out what the panels recommend at MacVoices.com/HolidayGiftGuide. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Gift guide kickoff and round three setup [0:38] Omron Bluetooth blood pressure monitor + Health syncing [2:33] LEGO Gingerbread AT-AT and holiday Star Wars fun [8:27] Audible subscription recommendation [9:29] Apple in China audiobook/book discussion [12:41] Mango Baby app for newborn tracking [16:23] Star Trek Cats calendar (and books) [23:14] Large language models: why to try them, how to use wisely [33:38] Closing remarks, where to find Brittany and Mike, MacStock notes Links: Brittany Smith iPhone Air https://www.apple.com/iphone-air/ Mango Baby https://mangobaby.app/ Mike Potter: LEGO Star Wars Gingerbreat At-At Walker https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/gingerbread-at-at-walker-40806 LEGO Star Wars 40658 - Millennium Falcon™ Holiday Diorama https://amzn.to/3XTQhyQ Star Trek Cats Calendar https://amzn.to/3MznQDO Star Trek Cats (the Book) https://amzn.to/4rVjkQd Star Trek: The Next Generation Cats: (Star Trek Book, Book About Cats)  https://amzn.to/48CbPGf Chuck Joiner Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company by Patrick McGee (Hardcover) https://amzn.to/48KUdXy Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company by Patrick McGee (Audible Link) https://amzn.to/3MyLssg Odyssey: Pepsi to Apple : A Journey of Adventure, Ideas, and the Future by John Sculley  https://amzn.to/4rXq0NH ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/ Guests: Brittany Smith is a trained cognitive neuroscientist who provides ADD/ADHD, technology, and productivity coaching through her business, Devise and Conquer, along with companion video courses for folks with ADHD. She's also the cofounder of The ADHD Guild, a community for nerdy folks with ADHD. She, herself, is a self-designated "well-rounded geek". She can be found on Twitter as @addliberator, on Mastodon as @addliberator@pdx.social, and on YouTube with tech tips. Michael Potter  is the Executive Producer of For Mac Eyes Only, and the organizer of the annual Macstock Conference and Expo. Mike's love-affair for all things Apple began in his Junior High's Library playing Lemonade Stand on a pair of brand new Apple ][+ computers. His penchant for Apple gear continued to be nurtured by the public school system when, in High School, he was hired as a lab supervisor to help run the Apple ][e lab for his fellow students and their Print Shop needs. Then, further still, in college he often opted to help a friend with her Computer Graphics coursework instead of focusing on his own studies, but only because it helped get him closer to the Mac-lab.   Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Episode 198: Automate Your Lead Generation with our FREE online course: https://go.digitaltrailblazer.com/auto-leads-course-freeMany course creators worry that AI will commoditize their offerings or that anyone can now churn out generic courses that compete with their expertise. This threatens to devalue your hard-earned knowledge and undermine your business positioning.In this episode, Bryan McAnulty teaches us how to correctly leverage AI as a tool to extract and amplify your unique experience—not replace it. He explains why AI-generated courses without your personal insights have zero value, how to focus on higher-value transformations that can't be replicated, and the importance of integrating community elements into your offerings to future-proof your business in the AI era.About Bryan McAnulty: Bryan McAnulty is the founder of Heights Platform: the all-in-one AI-powered online course creation and community-building software that empowers thousands of creators in more than 100 countries to build knowledge businesses.Bryan's entrepreneurial journey began in 2009, when he founded Velora, a digital product design studio, developing products and websites used by millions worldwide. Stemming from an early obsession with graphic design programs and Legos, Bryan is a designer, developer, musician, and truly a creator at heart. With a passion for discovery, Bryan has traveled to more than 30 countries and 100+ cities, meeting creators along the way.Join Bryan's “Creator Climb” Community: https://www.creatorclimb.com/Connect with Bryan: https://www.heightsplatform.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@heightsplatform https://www.facebook.com/heightsplatform/ https://instagram.com/heightsplatform https://x.com/BryanMcAnultyCheck Out Bryan's “Creator's Adventure Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-creators-adventure-course-creation/id1608100988Want to SCALE your online business bigger and faster without the endless hustle of networking, referrals, and pumping out content that nobody sees?Grab our Ultimate Ad Script for Coaches, Agencies, and Course Creators.Learn the exact 5-step script we teach our clients that allows them to generate targeted, high-quality leads at ultra-low cost, so you can land paying customers and clients without breaking the bank on ad spend. Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-script✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerTwitter: https://twitter.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

Adam Petraglia, Executive Director and Founder, Bricks of Hope, joins John Williams to talk about the incredible story that led him to start Bricks of Hope, the organization’s mission to deliver LEGO toys to sick children, what is so special about LEGO toys, how the community is aligned with their mission, his favorite LEGO kit, and […]

John (@theglorifiedcarpenter) may work outside our industry, and podcast outside of our industry, but the similarities between the carpentry business and the printing business is insane. It's funny how we can almost relate MORE to those who aren't elbow deep in ink, and their perspective is just as valuable, if not even more. This 2.5 hour discussion is proof, and we think you're gonna love it. Let us know in the comments or slide into our DMs and share your thoughts! Topics of discussion include: Scrappy attitudes, low bars of entry, skill building, hiring and firing, knowing your value, finding your community, inspiring quality work out of your team, the dangers in over-optimism, starting over, taking stock of what you have, figuring out what's next, getting into the weeds of podcasting, and Lego side hustles.

When was the last time you played, really played? For Cas Holman, founder and chief designer of Heroes Will Rise and star of Netflix's Abstract: The Art of Design, play isn't childish. It's the foundation of human creativity, resilience, and connection. She worked with LEGO, Disney Imagineering, and the LEGO Foundation and on a mission to help adults rediscover what children know instinctively: that play is how we learn, adapt, and feel alive. "Play isn't what happens after work," Cas explains. "It's how we manage uncertainty. It's how we cope, experiment, and find our way through the unknown." In this conversation, Cas reframes play not as a distraction from productivity but as the engine of it. She explains why play is essential for innovation, executive presence, and emotional agility, and how suppressing it has drained creativity from our professional lives. "Playful thinking lets us reframe success," she says. "It makes us flexible enough to keep moving when things don't go according to plan." We discuss: Why free play (activities that are intrinsically motivated, freely chosen, and personally directed) is the most powerful form of creative renewal. How reframing success turns frustration into discovery: "You came to play basketball, the ball's flat, the court's full, so what? Invent a new game." Why curiosity and uncertainty are not threats to be managed, but conditions for growth. How "breaking" systems or routines can reveal how they actually work. And how adults can learn to release judgment, the internal critic that says "I should know the answer" instead of "let's find out." Cas's insights are strikingly relevant to the age of AI. As technology automates more of what we do, she reminds us that what matters most is how we create, not how efficiently we delegate creation. "We're outsourcing the wrong things," she says. "Creativity wasn't the problem that needed fixing. It's what makes us feel alive." Get Cas' book, Playful, here: https://shorturl.at/jxR4O Claim your free gift: Free gift #1 McKinsey & BCG winning resume www.FIRMSconsulting.com/resumePDF Free gift #2 Breakthrough Decisions Guide with 25 AI Prompts www.FIRMSconsulting.com/decisions Free gift #3 Five Reasons Why People Ignore Somebody www.FIRMSconsulting.com/owntheroom Free gift #4 Access episode 1 from Build a Consulting Firm, Level 1 www.FIRMSconsulting.com/build Free gift #5 The Overall Approach used in well-managed strategy studies www.FIRMSconsulting.com/OverallApproach Free gift #6 Get a copy of Nine Leaders in Action, a book we co-authored with some of our clients: www.FIRMSconsulting.com/gift

We're closing out 2025, which means it's almost time for the Trekcast 2026 Awards—and we want your help choosing the categories! This week, we're hosting a live listener brainstorming session, so join us and be part of shaping the show. Plus, the Doctor is in: Robert Picardo has officially revealed which character he'll be playing in Starfleet Academy, and we break it all down. Full reverse! The LEGO Enterprise has returned to store shelves—kind of. There's a twist you'll want to hear about before you hit “add to cart.” And don't miss our Spotlight on Sulu, where we dig into why everyone's talking about the iconic helmsman again—all that and more on Trekcast — the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast.News:New Sulu Documentary is Going to Drophttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/beam-me-up-sulu-star-trek-doc-feb-release-1236446671/Robert Picardo Confirms his Character on Starfleet Academyhttps://trekmovie.com/2025/12/08/robert-picardo-confirms-which-voyager-holo-doctor-he-plays-on-star-trek-starfleet-academy/Lego Enterprise Back on Sale, Sortahttps://www.ign.com/articles/lego-star-trek-enterprise-set-is-available-to-order-again-but-theres-a-catchTrekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

Bob Phibbs joins Travis to break down why great retail is really about great human connection—and how that truth is even more important in an AI‑driven world. Known globally as “The Retail Doctor,” Bob has spent decades turning around struggling stores, training more than 250,000 associates, and helping brands like LEGO, Seiko, and Yamaha boost sales with people‑first systems that actually work in the real world. On this episode we talk about: How a paper route, cowboy‑boot sales, and a near‑dead coffee shop across from Starbucks led Bob to create “The Retail Doctor” and land a New York Times business feature The turnaround of a Long Beach coffee roaster that was down 10% a year for eight straight years and facing two nearby Starbucks—and how Bob helped it grow 50% in year one, 40% in year two Why so many retailers die: undertrained staff, no standards, commoditized experiences, and leaders who think customers (not employees) are the “greatest asset” The future of brick‑and‑mortar vs. e‑commerce, why online sales have likely capped around 20%, and how physical stores can win by focusing on discovery, experience, and real conversations How retail work “normalizes” young people—teaching responsibility, resilience, and people skills—and why every aspiring entrepreneur should spend time on a sales floor Top 3 Takeaways Products and locations don't win in retail—people do. Training front‑line associates to make shoppers feel seen, heard, and helped is the most reliable sales lever any store owner has. E‑commerce and AI will keep eating the easy, transactional parts of shopping, but brick‑and‑mortar thrives when it leans into what online can't replicate: laughter, serendipity, and genuine human connection. If you're serious about entrepreneurship, you should treat retail or customer‑facing work as a rite of passage; learning to open hearts and make someone else's day is foundational to making serious money later. Notable Quotes “It doesn't matter what I sell; it matters how the person feels when I'm standing in front of them.” “You're known more for your compromises than for your successes—especially in how you treat your people.” “If you can't get someone to open their heart to another human being, you're not going to make money, no matter what business you're in.” Connect with Bob Phibbs (The Retail Doctor): Website: https://www.retaildoc.com ✖️✖️✖️✖️