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The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe bit off more than we could chew here, but the topic of generational ships in science fiction was too tempting to leave on the cutting room floor. So, I gathered some nerds and we had ourselves a little chat about the topic. After defining terms, of course! Then we talked about why you'd get onto one of these ships and the issues that would come along down the line. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Today's Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorJoint Task Force 13 Series by Three Ravens Publishing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QJK1KQL Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Follow Alyssa Askani (Len Berry) on social mediaAlyssa's Website: https://len-berry.com/ Alyssa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LenBerry_Alyssa's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/alyssaaskani.bsky.social Alyssa's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldsOfLen Alyssa's Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/alyssaaskaniwriting/shop Alyssa's LinkTree: www.linktr.ee/lenberryLen's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Len-Berry/e/B009WCRN9I/ Len's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LenBerry_ Len's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldsOfLen Len's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Len_Berry/ Len's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LenBerry Len's LinkTree: www.linktr.ee/lenberry Follow Bill McUisdean (Wylder396) on social mediaBill's Website: https://zorne.substack.com/ Bill's Substack: https://substack.com/@wylder396 Bill's Twitter: https://x.com/Wylder396 Follow Craig Bell on social mediaCraig's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-Bell/author/B0FVNDXYBX Craig's Website: https://www.cydandcraig.com/ Craig's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578789094112 Craig's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CydandCraig Craig's Substack: https://cydandcraig.substack.com/ Craig's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cydandcraig Follow (Ed) E.M. Hanzel on social mediaEd's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B2QJPVLQEd's Website: https://www.emhanzel.com/ Ed's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edward.hanzel.777 Ed's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emhanzel/ Follow R Max Tillsley on social mediaRob's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/R-Max-Tillsley/author/B0769JJWT5 Rob's Website: https://www.blackskybooks.com/ Rob's Twitter: https://x.com/RMaxTillsley Rob's Twitter: https://x.com/BlackSkyBooks Rob's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tillsley.bsky.social Rob's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RMaxTillsley/ Rob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmaxtillsley/ Generation Ship: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_ship #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #GenerationShips #AlyssaAskani #LenBerry #BillMcUisdean #Wylder396 #CraigBell #EdwardMHanzel #RMaxTillsley #discord #HalfWayHomeByHughHowey
Alisa and Drex have a chat with Jackson Taylor about his first show with the Lyric Theatre. Lend Me A Tenor Feb 21, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026 Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt! This fast-paced, door-slamming farce follows the chaos that unfolds when a world-famous opera singer is set to perform for a small-town audience—only to be mistaken for dead just before showtime! With mistaken identities, romantic mix-ups, and nonstop hilarity, Lend Me a Tenor delivers classic comedy at its finest! SPONSORED BY CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK! Concert: The Limeliters Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 7:30 PM CST The Brownwood Lyric Theatre is proud to present The Limeliters as part of the Dale Wheelis Concert Series! For 60+ years the Limeliters have entertained standing-room-only crowds with their incredible musical talent and zany sense of humor. They first made their mark in folk clubs and on college campuses during the height of the folk music boom of the early 60′s, which led to numerous TV appearances. With different configurations over the years, the group has preserved their signature vocal sound. Talent Entry: Brownwood's Got Talent Mar 13, 2026 - May 8, 2026 Brownwood's Got Talent (BGT) is a year-long talent competition at the Lyric Theatre, modeled after America's Got Talent and proudly serving as an annual fundraiser for the ARK Battered Women's Shelter. This competition showcases the very best performers from Brownwood and all of Brown County, and we want to see you shine.
Mohos Kristóf, a Portfolio elemzőjének segítségével a MOL frissen közzétett 2025. évi negyedik negyedéves jelentése apropóján néztük meg, hogy mi okozott meglepetést az elemzők számára, milyen tényezők hathatnak a vállalat működésére idén, és ennek megfelelően hogyan alakulhat a cég részvényárfolyama. A műsor második felében azt vizsgáltuk meg részletesen, hogy mi áll az „Európa kulturális fővárosa” koncepció mögött. Gosztola Juditot, a Pénzcentrum szerkesztőjét saját látogatásának friss tapasztalatairól kérdeztük, azaz, hogy mit is jelent ez a gyakorlatban és mennyiben testesít meg hosszú távú városfejlesztési eszközt a titulus. Főbb részek: Intro − (00:00) Jelentett a Mol: következmények és kilátások − (01:39) Mennyire éri meg Európa kulturális fővárosának lenni? − (16:39) Tőkepiaci kitekintő − (26:55) Kép forrása: PortfolioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Blasters & Blades PodcastNever fear, we had adults here! That means we were time on target, and didn't go into the multi-hour mark! Today we dove into the world of alternative history and the joys of counterfactual fiction! We talked about the genre, why we love and then dove into the On The Sea: Naval Alternate History Anthology edited and organized by author James L. Young. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorOn The Sea: Naval Alternate History (Arc of Ares): https://a.co/d/09DzExxR Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offFollow Dan Kemp on social mediaDan's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dan-Kemp/author/B0BCX1SLDW Dan's Website: https://www.dankempauthor.com/ Dan's Twitter: https://x.com/WiseguyThreeOne Dan's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dan.kemp.author/ Dan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.g.kemp1/ Dan's Tumbler: https://www.tumblr.com/dankempauthor Follow James L Young on social mediaJames' Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B00AVKCQZQ James' Website: https://jamesyoungauthor.com/ James' Twitter: https://twitter.com/youngblai James' Threads: https://www.threads.com/@youngblai97 James' BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/youngblai.bsky.social James' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColfaxDen James' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngblai97/ Follow William Alan Webb on social mediaWilliam's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/William-Alan-Webb/e/B01HU89EOW/ William's Website: www.thelastbrigade.comWilliam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jointhebrigade1William's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/keepyouupallnightbooksWilliam's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamAlanWebb William's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WilliamAlanWebb #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #DanKemp #JamesYoung #JamesLYoung #WilliamAlanWebb #OnTheSeaAnthology #Anthology #Germany #GermanTea #BlackTea #EnglishBreakfastTea #ArcOfAres #NavalAlternateHistory #NavalHistory #JustinWatson #SarahHoyt #WilliamStroock #JoellePresby #RobHowell #KaceyEzell #LeeAllred #AltHistory #AlternativeHistory #uchronia #CounterfactualFiction #WhatIfFiction #WhatIf
Getting away from the off the court things, Jayson Tatum's play on the court as a shape-shifter or a chameleon could lend greatly towards a potential return. How could Tatum fare well with Jaylen Brown as the top option? Then, Dan Greenberg from Barstool Sports joins the show and credits Joe Mazzulla's adaptability and a true understanding of his roster for how successful this season has been for the C's. And, Buster Olney ranked the top 10 players at each position and the Red Sox doesn't have that much representation.
Inside our theme of love this month, this week we are focusing on teaching our kids what love is. One of the things we love about God's love is hearing how much He loves us, will forgive us, and show us incredible mercy and grace, no matter what we do. But then the very tough thing about God's love is, as sinners, we struggle when He tells us to love others that we do not want to love. Teaching our kids that kind of unconditional love will be one of the hardest things we ever do—to encourage them to follow God in loving someone with His love and grace that we do not want to love and don't think we even can love.Much of Jesus' teaching was counter-cultural then, and it certainly is today. The religious leaders of His day wanted to separate people into two categories: acceptable and unacceptable. And those men would make that determination without God. In fact, Jesus' teaching against their standards ended up getting Him on their unacceptable list. Listen closely to this passage as I read. No matter how many times you may have heard it, try and listen with fresh ears about how God wants us to love …“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also. Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don't try to get them back. Do to others as you would like them to do to you.“If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much! And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, why should you get credit? Even sinners will lend to other sinners for a full return.“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate. (Luke 6:27-36 NLT)Love your enemies? … That's a cute catchphrase until you actually feel like someone is your enemy and is working to make your life miserable. Loving that person feels impossible. Do good to those who hate you? Bless those who curse you? Really, Jesus? But what is so great about Jesus' teaching here is He told us why He wants us to do that.In short, Jesus said… “if people who have no God, who don't believe in God, who care nothing about Me, can be kind to those who are kind to them and love those who love them, then you don't need Me to do that, do you? But now, loving your enemies? Doing good to those who hate you? You are most definitely going to need Me to help you do that. Why? Because by yourself, you can't!”Now, to be clear, turning the other cheek does not have anything to do with abuse or letting someone run all over you. Remember—Jesus was the guy who got angry and cleared people out of the temple with a whip. But to love like God and to teach your kids to love like He does, that's going to take Jesus giving you the power and ability every time.Let's say it this way, if we're going to call ourselves His kids, we need to act like He's our Dad.Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, this loving my enemies thing is so hard. Doing good to someone I deem as bad, blessing people I can't stand, that feels impossible. But you are the God that makes the impossible possible. Help me, Jesus, to love like You and to teach my kids these really hard things about how to love like You. Because me and my kids are Your children. As above, so below.”
The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we got a bunch of nerds to bloviate about all of the cool fae things. We talked about where those pesky creatures sat within the high fantasy and urban fantasy genre space. There was a lot of disagreement, no clear definitions and room for more episodes as we pontificate like the kings of our nerdy fiefdoms. We shared our thoughts, but don't forget to share yours in the comments! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Today's Host:JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorHunters for Hire by Jonathan Yanez: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3L6DRKL/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Follow Charli Cox on social mediaCharli's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charli-Cox/author/B0C8BX33XL Charli's Website: https://www.charlicox.net/ Charli's Twitter: https://x.com/sharlyn1121 Charli's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliCoxAuthor/ Charli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlicox1121/ Charli's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlicoxwrites Charli's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charlicox1121?lang=en Charli's Merch Store: https://charlicoxwrites.creator-spring.com/ Charli's Dot Page: https://dot.cards/charlicox Follow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/ Chloe's Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/ Chloe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlenderFiction Chloe's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloe.garner.79 Chloe's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398 Chloe's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarner Follow James JE Pitman on social mediaJames' LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/j.e.pittman James' Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/j.e.-pittman/author/B0BRRWBW9F James' Website: https://www.halfacrepond.com/ James' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jepittmanwrites James' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.e.pittman/Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR's Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandley Follow Ursula Jynx on social mediaUrsula's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ursula-Jynx/author/B0FMKN1KW1 Ursula's Website: https://buggie-boss-llc.mailerpage.io/ Ursula's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@buggiebossllc Ursula's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buggiebossLLC/ Ursula's Merch: http://buggie-boss-llc.printify.me Ursula's Skool Classroom: https://www.skool.com/book-buggies-1101/classroom #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #fae #highfantasy #urbanfantasy #paranormalfantasy #CharliCox #TravisCox #JamesJEPittman #JEPittman #JamesPittman #MadamChloeGarner #MadamChloe #ChloeGarner #UrsulaJynx
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The Blasters & Blades PodcastDon't like your own family? Then find your own and have a blast! That's right, today we're discussing Found Families and Why We Love Them! It was a lot of fun, and we even stayed on topic! Even better, we were time on target as well! Talk about winning! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorThe Shamans Bones by Hunter Kay Wallace: https://a.co/d/0g9Xafm6 Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDbDiscount Code: PodcastGruntsCoupon Code Gets you 10% offFollow Chloe Garner on social mediaChloe's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Garner/e/B00MD4GGLS/Chloe's Website: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/Chloe's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlenderFictionChloe's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloe.garner.79Chloe's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/435117423514398Chloe's Bookstore: https://blenderfiction.wordpress.com/verida-signed-copies/Chloe's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/ChloeGarnerFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocks Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena's Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenareyFollow Michael LaVoice on social mediaMichael's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/michaellavoiceMichael's Website: https://michaellavoice.com/Michael's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatMichaelLaVMichael's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatMichaelLaVoice Michael's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LaVoiceinyourhead Michael's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lavoice.in.your.h Michael's Substack: https://michaellavoice.substack.com/ Michael's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/michaellavoice Follow S.L. Linton (Suzanna) on social mediaSuzanna's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/S.-L.-Linton/author/B0F921MZHM Suzanna's Website: https://www.sllinton.com/ Suzanna's Twitter: https://x.com/sl_linton Suzanna's Instagram: https://instagram.com/sl.linton Suzanna's Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/sl_linton Suzanna's Substack: https://theforgottenlibrary.substack.comSuzanna's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sllinton Follow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66 Teri's Website: https://terikjobe.com/ Teri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013 Teri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terikjobe/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #FoundFamily #ChloeGarner #MichaelLaVoice #SLLinton #TeriKayJobe
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe have a treat for you today! We have author Craig Bell on to talk nerdy about growing up in the foundational era of science fiction as it evolved. Then we went all Bro Vet about our Army experiences before talking about his book Eyes in the Black, the first book in the Gangrel War Series. We went a little long, but in our defense, we were left unsupervised! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTales of the E4 Mafia Anthology by Henchman Press: https://a.co/d/dYVZ43W Tales of the E4 Mafia Anthology by Henchman Press: https://www.abebooks.com/9798329317589/Tales-E4-Mafia-Hedger-Keith/plp Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offEyes in the Black by Craig Bell: https://a.co/d/iOnQnYQ Follow Craig Bell on social mediaCraig's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Craig-Bell/author/B0FVNDXYBX Craig's Website: https://www.cydandcraig.com/ Craig's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578789094112 Craig's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyd.craig/ Craig's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CydandCraig Craig's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyd.craig Craig's Substack: https://cydandcraig.substack.com/ Craig's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/cydandcraig #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #EyesInTheBlack #CraigBell #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #JossWhedon #UtahRaptor #Velociraptor
In this episode, Matthew 'gets a hand' from a stranger...and wonders if he can reciprocate. Get in touch with Matthew: TheGratitudeJournal@proton.me
In this episode of the IMPACT Podcast, California MBA CEO Paul Gigliotti sits down with Chuck Iverson to break down California's proposed Community Reinvestment Act (AB 801) and what it means for the industry heading into 2026. While the intent behind new legislation is often to help, Paul and Chuck discuss why policy must be grounded in operational reality to avoid unintended consequences for housing affordability and credit access. Key Realities Discussed in this Episode: The IMB Impact: Why independent mortgage bankers are already the primary drivers of lending to LMI and minority borrowers. Policy vs. Reality: The danger of well-intended legislation that ignores the mechanics of the mortgage market. The 2026 Outlook: What the California MBA is doing to ensure advocacy is driven by data and consumer impact. About the IMPACT Podcast: The IMPACT Podcast brings you the conversations that shape the mortgage industry, featuring leaders who are navigating the intersection of policy, business, and advocacy.
The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we had on some cool folks from the Royal Guard Publishing Team to talk about the genre of men's romance. We talked about the genre and why we like it. We also discussed the tropes and common themes in this space, compared it to the more mainstream romance genre and finally we talked about coffee! This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!Today's Host: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorRoyal Guard Publishing: https://royalguardpublishing.com/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10 % Discount Code: PodcastGruntsFollow Jesse James Fain on social mediaJesse's Amazon: http://amazon.com/author/jessejamesfainJesse's Website: https://outlawauthor.com/Jesse's Twitter: https://x.com/JesseJamesBooksJesse's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseJamesFainJesse's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/OutlawAuthor/Jesse's Substack: https://jessejamesfain.substack.com/Follow Marcus Sloss on social mediaMarcus' Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07YGRFLXRMarcus' Website: www.royalguardpublishing.comMarcus' Twitter: https://x.com/marcus_slossMarcus' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcus.sloss.52Marcus' Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dukesofharem/Marcus' Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/MarcusSloss/Marcus' Discord: https://discord.gg/9dPwesSjKuFollow Shane Hammond on social mediaShane's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Shane-Hammond/author/B0CHJTVDPMShane's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Shane-Hammond-100094348003097/Shane's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tylershanelandonShane's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/ShaneHammondAuthor/Follow Vincent C. Pidgeon on social mediaVincent's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vincent-C.-Pidgeon/author/B0DGWQ3DSXVincent's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VincentPidgeonVincent's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookg.oblin/Vincent's Twitter: https://x.com/vcpidgeonauthorVincent's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LordDespairus/Vincent's Substack: https://thepidgeoncoop.substack.com/Follow Royal Guard Publishing on Social MediaRGP's Website: https://royalguardpublishing.com/ RPG's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Royalguardpublishing RGP's Discord: https://discord.com/invite/UmptrfJhES RPG's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RoyalGuard2020/ RGP's Twitter: https://x.com/GuardPublishing RGP's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyalGuard2020 RGP's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalguardpublishing RGP's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@royalguardpublishing Thumbnail Art: https://www.facebook.com/shami.stovall #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #JesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthorJesseJamesFain #OutlawAuthorJesseJames #MarcusSloss #RoyalGuardPublishing #ShaneHammond #VincentPidgeon #MensRomance #MensRomanceGenre #Gor #JohnNorman
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWhat walks like a human, talks like a human but isn't a human? Yep, anthropomorphic animals! Today we had a lot of fun digging into this topic with some of the coolest ladies on the internet! We defined terms, discussed popular examples and what made the concept resonate across time and cultures. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Steel Trap by R Max Tillsley: https://www.amazon.com/Steele-Trap-Susie-Adventures-Book-ebook/dp/B07STKQYYQ/Coffee Brand Coffee AffiliateSupport the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Follow Barbie Savage on social mediaBarbie's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Barbie-Savage/author/B0FLM61739Follow Hunter Kay Wallace on social mediaHunter's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Hunter-Kay-Wallace/author/B0CXHTXB8XHunter's Website: https://hunterkaywallace.com/Hunter's Twitter: https://x.com/HunterKayWalla1Hunter's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554867623552Hunter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Hunter.Cowles.WallaceFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocks Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Follow TC Ross on social mediaTC's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/TC-Ross/author/B0D9FLV27TTC's Website: https://tcross.us/TC's Twitter: https://x.com/WriterTCRossTC's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084054005966TC's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writertcross/TC's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TiffRossTC's Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/shivaeTC's Substack: https://tcross.substack.com/TC's Discord Group: https://discord.gg/Kfhb9R3arkTC's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/writertcrossFollow Ursula Jynx on social mediaUrsula's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ursula-Jynx/author/B0FMKN1KW1Ursula's Website: https://buggie-boss-llc.mailerpage.io/Ursula's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@buggiebossllc Ursula's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buggiebossLLC/Ursula's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buggiebossllcUrsula's Merch: http://buggie-boss-llc.printify.meUrsula's Skool Classroom: https://www.skool.com/book-buggies-1101/classroomDAS CAFÉ in Utah: https://www.facebook.com/dascafe.springcity/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #BarbieSavage #HunterKWallace #MelissaMcShane #Warmaster #Warmistress #WarHamster #TCRoss #UrsulaJynx #AnthropomorphicAnimals
The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we an author from Raconteur Press with their new novel imprint. Our guest was artist and author TC Ross, who came on to tell us about her love of speculative fiction and how that led her into the arts. She wrote a book based on a fairy tale, titled Blood Diamonds, which sounds interesting. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Shamans Bones by Hunter Kay Wallace: https://www.amazon.com/Shamans-Bones-Migratory-Farmers-Book-ebook/dp/B0CX5JNQZY Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offBlood Diamonds by TC Ross: https://a.co/d/h8Zbe3u Follow TC Ross on social mediaTC's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/TC-Ross/author/B0D9FLV27T TC's Website: https://tcross.us/ TC's Twitter: https://x.com/WriterTCRoss TC's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084054005966 TC's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writertcross/ TC's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TiffRoss TC's Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/shivae TC's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/29878256.TC_Ross TC's Substack: https://tcross.substack.com/ TC's Discord Group: https://discord.gg/Kfhb9R3ark TC's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/writertcross #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TCRoss #BloodDiamonds #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Babylon5 #BeautyAndTheBeast #Pachycephalosaurus #GroundhogDay #LadyHawke #RaconteurPress #beast #monster #action #adventure
The one contingency killing real estate deals right now isn't interest rates—it's the home-sale contingency.In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, Fobby Naghmi sits down with Nick Friedman, President of HomeLight, to explain why buyers are still losing bids even as mortgage rates come down—and how solutions like Buy Before You Sell are helping buyers win in today's housing market.Nick breaks down how HomeLight helps buyers unlock home equity, remove the home-sale contingency, and compete like cash buyers without waiting to sell first. The conversation covers buyer psychology, loan officer challenges, AI in mortgage approvals, and why certainty matters more than rates when sellers are choosing offers.If you're a home buyer, loan officer, or real estate agent looking for ways to win more deals, this episode explains what's really stalling transactions—and how HomeLight helps move them forward.
“Az a része könnyű volt, hogy nem kellett gondolkodnom, hogy tanár legyek, orvos vagy ügyvéd, de a megfelelési kényszer és az, hogy hány generációt visz az ember a hátán, hogy felelősséggel tartozom a nagyszülőkért, a szüleimért, az elvarásaikért, a vívmányaikért, a nevemért, és a vevőként, akik megszokták a minőséget.A Ziegler ostya valóban egy fogalom, de ez egy alapvetően mégis csak egy ostya. A miénk attól különleges, amit és ahogyan beleteszünk.”Egy, a figyelmet és az érdeklődést maximálisan rabul ejtő vendég, 4. generációs Ziegler. Lendületes, energikus, elhivatott, akire egyszerűen nem lehet nem figyelni.Családja és cége története összefonódik és bizony tökéletes alap lenne egy fordulatokban jócskán bővelkedő filmnek.Egy kihagyhatatlan beszélgetés családról, történelemről, újrakezdésekről, felelősségről, kihívásokról, fentekről és lentekről, jövőről.
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another interview with an amazing debut author! This time we have Joe Hower, former US Marine who's writing with the legendary William Alan Webb. We talked about their nerdy pedigree, their love of speculative fiction and finally about their upcoming project. It was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to seeing its completion. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorClash of Steel Anthology by Bayonet Books: https://a.co/d/ffa5tYR Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offFollow Joe Hower on social mediaJoe's Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joe-Hower/author/B0D7QT6PQ3Joe's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586765366750 Joe's Email: thefictionoftheday@gmail.com Follow William Alan Webb on social mediaWilliam's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/William-Alan-Webb/e/B01HU89EOW/ William's Website: www.thelastbrigade.comWilliam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jointhebrigade1William's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/keepyouupallnightbooksWilliam's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamAlanWebb William's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WilliamAlanWebb #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #WilliamAlanWebb #BillWebb #JoeHower #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Anthromech #Mech #Mecha #GeneRoddenberry #HarlanEllison #DCFontana #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #HoneyBadger #PhillipKDick
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another interview with an amazing debut author! That's right, it's none other than M.J. (Matt) Struven. He's one of us, nerdy in all of the right ways, and he loves rugby, so he gets cool points. When he's not busy beating the words into submission and making indie movies, he sometimes talks with cool podcasts! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorLayla! by A.M. Stevens: https://www.amazon.com/Layla-M-Stevens-ebook/dp/B0FQX5XVKT Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offSecrets of the Erilaz by M. J. Struven: https://a.co/d/fQHk8sB https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secrets-of-the-erilaz-m-j-struven/1146641157?ean=9781966308003 Follow M.J. Struven (aka Matt) on social mediaMatt's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DNDDG7MZ Matt's Website: https://mjstruven.wixsite.com/home Matt's Twitter: https://x.com/MJStruven Matt's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MJStruven/ Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjstruven Matt's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@M.J.Struven/videos Matt's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/53418075.M_J_Struven Matt's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/mjstruvenArdorous Productions YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3dMslZBxxduPwu8Dg5Bla_XW7mPaNNLQ&si=embC6dB9EHc36oGc #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #MJStruven #MattStruven #MattMJStruven #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Parasaurolophus #RedWallSeries #HarryPotter #JKRowling #Master Chief #HALO #LordOfTheRings #LotR #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #Skyrim #Mandalorian #DebutNovel #rugby #indie #indiemovie #indiehorrormovie
In this episode of Laugh, Lend & Eat, we break down what's really driving today's mortgage market—and why the headlines aren't telling the full story.We talk mortgage rate volatility, political pressure on the Federal Reserve, and the proposed 10% credit card interest rate cap that could unintentionally shut millions of consumers out of credit. We also explore how uncertainty impacts buyer psychology, why some markets are holding steady, and whether this moment actually presents opportunity for prepared buyers.The conversation shifts into loan officer reality—when producers really make moves, why frustration beats timing, and what top performers think about transitions differently. We wrap with a candid leadership discussion on accountability, improvement, and why “perfect” is the wrong target in mortgages.If you're a loan officer, leader, or mortgage professional trying to make sense of the noise and protect your pipeline, this episode delivers real-world perspective without the hype.
The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we had a fun interview with Gabrielle Wanek, an amazing author and new friend! We talked about our love of all things nerdy within the realm of speculative fiction. Then we talked about fairytales and mythology and how they're used in fiction. From there, we got to talk about her book Song Of Ash And Dawn, which sounds intriguing! Seriously, this was a great interview! Go check it out, you won't regret it! Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTaking The Knight by J.F. Posthumus: https://a.co/exzrtDn Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Song of Ash and Dawn by Gabrielle Wanek: https://a.co/d/bfRFE6P Follow Gabrielle Wanek on social mediaGabrielle's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0FXJW1WVDGabrielle's Website: https://www.songsofashanddawn.com/ Gabrielle's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.wanek/ Gabrielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gawanek/ Gabrielle's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabriellewriter Gabrielle's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabriellewanek1203 Gabrielle's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23171165.Gabrielle_Wanek #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #GabrielleWanek #SongOfAshAndDawn #DarkWolfPublishing #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #HarryPotter #JKRowlings #allosaurus #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #chaitea #gingerminttea
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another interview with an amazing debut author! This time we've got the Mouth from the South, none other than Vincent C. Pidgeon. We talked about his love of fantasy, his favorite tropes and the hero's journey that he loves to read about. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorStorming Area 51 Anthology by Bayonet Books: https://a.co/d/9FVMGNS Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Dreamweaver Legacy by Vincent C. Pidgeon: https://a.co/d/ha5fXov Follow Vincent C. Pidgeon on social mediaVincent's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Vincent-C.-Pidgeon/author/B0DGWQ3DSXVincent's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VincentPidgeon Vincent's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookg.oblin/ Vincent's Twitter: https://x.com/vcpidgeonauthor Vincent's Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LordDespairus/ Vincent's Substack: https://thepidgeoncoop.substack.com/ The Dreamweaver Legacy Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGDWVTBV#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #VincentCPidgeon #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Warhammer #Warhammer40K #BlackLibrary #Kaprosuchus #StormingArea51
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe still can't believe that this is our sixth season! Today we've got children's book author Ursula Jynx. We talked nerdy about her love for all things speculative fiction. We dove into her nerdy origin story and then we talked about her book, Jackson, the Bunny with Short Ears. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorWar Hamster: ...A Tale Untold by Bayonet Books: https://www.amazon.com/War-Hamster-Untold-Bayonet-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0FMQJQ1VF/Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offJackson, the Bunny with Short Ears by Ursula Jynx: https://a.co/d/bg1CSH7 Follow Ursula Jynx on social mediaUrsula's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ursula-Jynx/author/B0FMKN1KW1 Ursula's Website: https://buggie-boss-llc.mailerpage.io/ Ursula's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@buggiebossllc Ursula's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buggiebossLLC/ Ursula's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buggiebossllc Ursula's Merch: http://buggie-boss-llc.printify.me Ursula's Skool Classroom: https://www.skool.com/book-buggies-1101/classroom Follow Hunter Kay Wallace on social mediaHunter's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Hunter-Kay-Wallace/author/B0CXHTXB8X Hunter's Website: https://hunterkaywallace.com/ Hunter's Twitter: https://x.com/HunterKayWalla1 Hunter's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554867623552 Hunter's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Hunter.Cowles.WallaceFollow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocks Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jena's Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #UrsulaJynx #HunterKayWallace #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Triceratops #Penguin #sugarglider #flyingsquirrel #Stargate #StargateAtlantis #StargateSG1 #SG1 #StargateUniverse #SGU #HoneyCocoa
In this episode, we examine the illogic behind TSA security rules and how performative regulation often substitutes for real safety, before turning to the economics of ticket scalping and why attempts to suppress secondary markets routinely backfire. We discuss proposals to cap credit card interest rates, including Donald Trump's suggested limit, and explore how price controls distort lending, restrict access to credit, and harm the very consumers they are meant to protect. The conversation connects these issues to broader misunderstandings about markets, incentives, and regulation, highlighting how political solutions driven by optics rather than economics tend to produce higher costs, reduced choice, and unintended consequences across everyday life. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:26 The Illogic of TSA Rules and Security Theater 03:19 What TSA Bans (and Allows) Makes No Sense 05:47 Why TSA Rules Persist Long After the Threat Is Gone 07:02 Missed Episode Fallout and “Are You Still Alive?” 09:02 Trouble Inside the Trump Administration 12:36 Foolishness of the Week: NFL Ticket Resale Crackdown 13:15 Are Season Tickets Really “Yours”? 15:29 Why Ticket Scalping Actually Adds Value 17:21 Risk, Resale, and the Free Market for Tickets 19:05 What Secondary Markets Reveal About True Prices 21:31 Trump's Proposal to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates 22:33 Does the President Even Have the Authority? 25:28 What a 10% Cap Would Do to the Credit Card Market 28:13 Credit Cards as Unsecured Loans and Risk Sharing 29:30 Why Banks Can't Lend at 10% to Everyone 31:59 Trump, Elizabeth Warren, and Left-Wing Economic Policy 33:32 Why People Feel Economic Pain Despite “Good” Data 34:45 COVID Policy, Inflation, and the Middle-Class Squeeze 37:22 Who Really Pays for Artificially Cheap Credit 38:46 Life Without Credit Cards and Financial Shock Absorbers 39:53 Saving, Self-Insurance, and Economic Reality 41:58 Government Intervention and Cascading Market Failures 42:48 Why a Credit Card Cap Would Make Things Worse 45:02 Final Thoughts and Closing Reflections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got another interview with an amazing creative team! This was a fun interview with a husband and wife writing team who created the Kinthur universe where these fun fantasy stories happen. It was fun and I'm definitely interested in these stories! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorServants of War by Larry Correia & Steve Diamond: https://www.baen.com/servants-of-war.html https://www.amazon.com/Servants-War-Larry-Correia/dp/1982125942 Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts The Knights of Airygon Series by Trevor Jones & April Nia Raine: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B095XQYV35Follow April Nia Raine on social mediaApril's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/April-Nia-Raine/author/B0977KJ4LV April's Website: https://kinthur.com/ April's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aprilniaraineauthor Follow Trevor Jones on social mediaTrevor's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Trevor-Jones/author/B07NVY4265Trevor's Website: https://kinthur.com/ Follow The Kinthur Chronicles on social mediaKinthur's Website: https://kinthur.com/ Kinthur's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KinthurC Kinthur's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@chroniclesofkinthur Kinthur's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kinthurchronicles.bsky.socialKinthur's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057169941311 Kinthur's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chroniclesofkinthur/ Kinthur's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KinthurChronicles Kinthur's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kinthurchroniclesKinthur's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KinthurChronicles Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocks Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jena's Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TrevorJones #AprilNiaRaine #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #JurassicPeriod #ThoracicPeriod #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #Nessie #LochNessMonster #Plesiosaurus #Primevil #D&D #Dungeons&Dragons
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWow, it's been six seasons of this podcast! Thank you for sticking with us for this long. Today, we launched into the season with an author writing about dragons in her middle grade series. We talked with Mari Mancusi about her New Dragon City Series. It was fun diving into the intersection of dragons and the post-apocalypse world. I really enjoyed the interview and am looking forward to reading this series. If I do, I promise we'll post it over on Upstream Reviews. Seriously, this was a fun interview, so go check it out. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Warmaster Series by Melissa McShane: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLKW4P4B Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Dawn of the Dragons by Mari Mancusi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTHQN7L3 http://www.marimancusi.com/dawn-of-the-dragons.html Follow Mari Mancusi on social mediaMari's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mari-Mancusi/author/B001IOFFIO Mari's Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/240028/mari-mancusi/ Mari's Website: http://www.marimancusi.com/home.html Mari's Twitter: https://x.com/marimancusi Mari's Threads: https://www.threads.com/@marimancusi Mari's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloodcovenvampires Mari's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marimancusi Mari's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/marimancusi Mari's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marimancusi8 Mari's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21701.Mari_Mancusi Mari's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/marimancusi Mari's Autographed Books: https://bookpeople.com/catalog/bookpeoples-local-signing-authors/signed-books-mari-mancusi New Dragon City Website: https://newdragoncity.com/ Mentioned on the showCool Nerdy Tees: https://www.pagewings.com/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #DawnOfTheDragons #MariMancusi #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #stegosaurus #dragons #MurderBot
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It seems like a simple question, but aging can be complicated, especially when a loved one shows signs of dementia and/or physical decline. Can you provide the right support for your family member or friend, ensure their safety, and avoid costly or even dangerous missteps in their care? Can you manage the expectations and stress on you and others who likely do not have the time or expertise to provide suitable help? Friend of the firm, Susan Wood, sits down with Jeffrey Bellomo to share her experience with the Life Care Planning Team at Bellomo & Associates. Together, they created and implemented a life care plan for Susan's neighbor and friend, whose dementia had progressed to the point that she could no longer safely remain in her home. We learn how the people at Bellomo & Associates work in concert to find safe care options, preserve dignity, review facility contracts and financial agreements, advocate for proper medical care, and address the emotional strain that can come from moving out of your familiar, and often longtime, home. Special shoutout to two members of our Life Care Planning Team, Meg Motter, LCSW, CDP, and Danielle Rhodes, MSW, LSW, CDP, who figure prominently in Susan's story. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (00:00) Podcast introduction: Susan Wood (02:28) Susan's professional background and the referral to Bellomo & Associates (04:09) Adding life care planning services to Bellomo & Associates (06:55) Providing an assessment, creating a plan, and making it work (08:00) Why life planning at an elder law firm makes sense (10:09) Moving into an unfamiliar space is fraught with emotion (12:26) From meds to milkshakes (14:20) Improving work life for nurses and the quality of patient care (17:56) Retention and turnover in nursing (20:00) Stress in health care workers (22:28) Lend a helping hand to aging adults ABOUT BELLOMO & ASSOCIATES Jeffrey R. Bellomo, the founder of Bellomo & Associates, is a licensed and certified elder law attorney with a master's degree in taxation and a certificate in estate planning. He explains complex legal and financial topics in easy-to-understand language. Bellomo & Associates is committed to providing education so that what happened to the Bellomo family doesn't happen to your family. We conduct free workshops on estate planning, crisis planning, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, probate administration, and trust administration. Visit our website (https://bellomoassociates.com/) to learn more. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED Bellomo & Associates workshops:https://bellomoassociates.com/workshops/ Life Care Planning The Three Secrets of Estate Planning Nuts & Bolts of Medicaid For more information, call us at (717) 845-5390. Connect with Bellomo & Associates on Social Media Tune in Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Eastern to WSBA radio: https://www.newstalkwsba.com/ X (formerlyTwitter):https://twitter.com/bellomoassoc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BellomoAssociates Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/bellomoassociates Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bellomoassociates/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bellomoandassociates WAYS TO WORK WITH JEFFREY BELLOMO Contact Us:https://bellomoassociates.com/contact/ Practice areas:https://bellomoassociates.com/practice-areas/
Most mortgage leaders won't struggle in 2026 because of interest rates, regulation, or technology.They'll struggle because they fail to evolve how they lead people.In the Season 7 premiere of Laugh, Lend & Eat, the conversation challenges conventional thinking around leadership, retention, and AI in the mortgage industry. Instead of chasing trends or blaming the market, this episode focuses on the behaviors, decisions, and blind spots that will separate leaders who thrive from those who fall behind.What You'll Hear in This EpisodeWhy traditional management approaches are breaking downThe hidden cost of ignoring retentionHow leadership behavior impacts stability and growthWhy coaching and mentorship matter more than controlThe real role of AI in exposing value—not replacing peopleThe mindset shift required to lead confidently into 2026Key Leadership InsightsAs markets tighten, leadership gaps become obvious. The episode draws a clear line between managers who react and leaders who build systems that work. It explores why organizations focused only on recruiting often struggle with turnover, burnout, and inconsistency—and why long-term growth requires clarity, accountability, and trust.AI Isn't the Threat—Weak Leadership IsAI is framed as a tool for leverage, training, and clarity. Used well, it amplifies strong leadership. Used poorly, it exposes the absence of direction, culture, and authentic value.Notable Quotes from the Episode“Managers blame people. Leaders fix processes.” — Fobby Naghmi“Retention is harder than recruiting—but it's where real growth happens.” — Justin Neal“AI doesn't replace people; it exposes who actually brings value.” — Ginger Bell“Fear is irrelevant and unhelpful.” — Eleni TheodorakisWhy This Episode Matters2026 will reward leaders who build people, not just pipelines.Those who fail to adapt will feel it first—in retention, trust, and performance.This episode sets the tone for Season 7 with honest leadership conversations rooted in experience, accountability, and long-term thinking.Follow Laugh, Lend & Eat on Spotify for more conversations on leadership, mortgage lending, and what it really takes to grow in changing markets.
In this charged Friday edition of What's On Your Mind, the conversation centers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day—a day that should be for celebration but finds itself overshadowed by recent events in Minneapolis. The hosts dive into the escalating tensions between ICE operations and activist groups, questioning the role of political rhetoric in fueling dangerous street confrontations. From the "brainwashing" of professional protesters to the silent majority's support for the thin blue line, no topic is off-limits. The episode balances the heavy news with heartwarming stories of police professionalism and a special "Feel Good Friday" segment highlighting local efforts to "stick it to cancer." Standout Moments & Timestamps [00:01:15] Heroes vs. Anarchy The show opens with a somber reflection on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The hosts discuss the "heartbreaking" reality of ICE officers facing "reckless, law-breaking agitators" while simply trying to fulfill their sworn duties. [00:07:30] The "Thunderdome" of Lawlessness A caller from West Fargo joins the fray, comparing the current political climate to the movie Thunderdome. The discussion turns to the "playbook of chaos" and whether the average American truly wants the lawlessness being seen on the news. [00:15:45] The "Woke" Moment of Silence A listener from Minot calls in to express frustration over the Minnesota Timberwolves' halftime tribute. The hosts debate the "virtue signaling" of sports organizations and the hypocrisy of honoring protesters while ignoring injured federal officers. [00:23:10] Stalkers or "Legal Observers"? The hosts break down the recent shooting incident in Minneapolis, challenging the narrative that the deceased was merely a "legal observer." They examine reports of activists literally "stalking" ICE vehicles and the "frenzy" created by social media clicks. [00:34:20] A Trucker's Tale of Common Sense A long-time trucker named Sid calls in with a refreshing story about a late-night traffic stop in West Fargo. It's a perfect example of the "99.9% of interactions" that involve professionalism, mutual respect, and a "break" for the working man. [00:39:15] Stick It to Cancer Gina Pinovich from Lend a Hand Up joins the show for a "Feel Good Friday" update. Learn how a local high school hockey tradition has grown into a massive community fundraiser to support families battling health crises across 11 counties.
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWow, we've made it through 5 years as the Blasters & Blades Podcast. Now we're starting season 6 and we are thrilled that you are here with us! Today this episode is just the hosts as we talk about where we want the podcast to go and what we want out of this season. We also opened the floor to our listeners to sign up as guests as well, and we mean it when we say you don't have to be a creative type to come on the show. So, if you're not shy, join us! This was a fun interview, where we're optimistic and still probably in a food coma from Christmas ham! So go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorDeath's Knight by Matthew T Summers & Jena Rey: https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Knight-War-Lich-Jena/dp/1952415047Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Follow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3A JR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/ JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handley JR's Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/authorjrhandley JR's Podcast LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Follow Nick Garber (Nicholas Garber) on social mediaNick's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Garber/author/B0FB55ZBM7 Nick's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickgarberartNick's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickgarberartNick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickgarberart/ Nick's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickgarberdesigns/videos Nick's BuyMeCoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickgarberart Nick's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/nickgarberdesignsFollow Apogee Comics on social mediaApogee's Website: https://www.apogeecomics.com/ Apogee's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ApogeeComics Apogee's Comics Twitter: https://twitter.com/apogeecomics Apogee's Comics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apogeecomics/ Apogee's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@apogeecomics2999/featured Apogee's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@apogee.comics Apogee's Merch: https://apogee-comics.creator-spring.com/ Apogee's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/apogeecomics#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #NicholasGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #Season6 #S6 #NewSeason #Launching
The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe've got our first full episode for Season 6 and we're kicking it off with a Kickstarter episode. This was a fun chat about his nerdy gaming pedigree and finally his new post-apocalyptic ttrpg game that he's funding through his Kickstarter campaign. Consider backing this campaign and then leaving a review about the sheer awesomeness of it! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorApocalypse, A 5E TTRPG Kickstarter by Darrin Drader: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrindrader/apocalyp5e Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offFollow Darrin Drader on social mediaDarrin's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Darrin-L-Drader/e/B0064RGAWKDarrin's Game Books: https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Darrin+Drader&adult_audience_rating=00&sortBy=PRODUCT_SALES_90_DAYS Darrin's Website: https://darrindrader.com/Darrin's BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/darrindrader.bsky.social Darrin's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Darrin-Drader-269839809788260/Darrin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Singularity1973/featured Darrin's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DDraderDesigns Darrin's Tip Jar: https://ko-fi.com/darrindrader Darrin's RPG Store: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4074/darrin-drader-designs Darrin's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darrindrader/apocalyp5e/creator Darrin's Discord: https://discord.gg/bPbPbNembj Darrin's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ddraderdesigns#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #rpg #rpginterview #rpgdiscussion #ttrpg #DarrinDrader #DarrinLDrader #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #DragonLance #ForgottenRealms #LordOfTheRings #LotR #JRRTolkien #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #Triceratops #Stegosaurus
01/09/26: Jeana Peinovich is the Director of Lend A Hand Up in Fargo, and joins Joel on "News and Views." Jeana is responsible for the success and expansion of Lend A Hand Up, which supports volunteer efforts to raise funds for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to a medical issue, loss of life, or other traumatic event. Tonight they are hosting "Stick it to Cancer" at the Scheels Arena where the proceeds will support Lend a Hand Up to help local families battling cancer and other health issues. Learn about all their upcoming fundraisers and post your own on their website. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Meeting the mental and behavioral health needs of rural communities, where people are dispersed and remarkably self-reliant, can be a challenge for a variety of different reasons. In Northeast Oregon, Community Counseling Solutions serves an area of more than 60,000 square miles, in which just 100,000 people reside—the sheer distance can stretch resources thin. Kimberly Lindsay is their director and she cofounded the David Romprey Oregon Warm Line in Oregon, which unlike a hotline for an immediate crisis, warm lines provide early mental health intervention with a confidential free phone service. If you or someone you know is just wanting to connect, call 800-698-2392.
Welcome to the new year! Obviously we start with some reflections on 2025 and we also give a shout-out to Haley Stevens and her article about Wikipedia in the Skeptic UK. In TWISH we learn that the practice of New Year's resolutions is ancient although each resolution seldom lasts longer than a week or two. Then we look into the news for this week:INTERNATIONAL: Five lessons from fact checking in 2025ITALY: Lega only party refusing to agree not to use deepfake to attack political opponentsSWEDEN: Fact check: How Sweden uses imported trash to produce electricity and heat homesINTERNATIONAL: Review of Autism Therapies finds they don't hold upUK: Robin Ince quits The Infinite Monkey CageUK: Use of AI for emotional support alarmingly widespreadThe EU Chat Control 2.0 regulation is meant to prevent the spread of child abuse material but gets the Really Wrong Award for being ineffective and because it would have very serious effects on integrity. It's a well meaning by bad idea.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-512.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:51 Greetings0:22:32 TWISH0:27:56 News0:59:16 Really Wrong1:02:39 Quote1:05:02 Outro1:06:25 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you ever said, “Can you borrow me a pen?”You're not alone.In this episode, we clear up two words that confuse ESL learners because English cares a LOT about direction. Learn when to use borrow vs lend with simple rules that finally make sense.
The Blasters & Blades PodcastThe year has come and gone and now 2025 is in our rearview mirror. We had on some friends of the show to talk about our favorite episodes, but JR cheated because he had the master list. We talked about what we liked and what we wanted more of and generally had a good time. This was a fun interview, so check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorWarmaster by Melissa McShane: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLKW4P4BRunning with Sharp Objects Anthology: https://amazon.com/dp/B0G27KQNYL Upstream Reviews: https://upstreamreviews.substack.com/ War Hamster Anthology: https://www.amazon.com/War-Hamster-Untold-Bayonet-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0FMQJQ1VF/Desert Rains by Jadelynn Asher: https://books2read.com/Desert-rains Melissa's Basement Sale (Code: HOLIDAY25): https://nightharborpress.com/ Support Apogee Comics: https://www.apogeecomics.com/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Follow Charli Cox on social mediaCharli's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Charli-Cox/author/B0C8BX33XL Charli's Website: https://www.charlicox.net/ Charli's Twitter: https://x.com/sharlyn1121 Charli's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharliCoxAuthor/ Charli's Merch Store: https://charlicoxwrites.creator-spring.com/ Charli's Dot Page: https://dot.cards/charlicox Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena's Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1Q Melissa's Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.com Melissa's Twitter: www.twitter.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa's Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcshaneminions Melissa's Discord: https://discord.gg/wKXUe89Kh7 Melissa's Store: http://www.nightharborpress.com/ Follow Teri Kay Jobe on social mediaTeri's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Teri-Kay-Jobe/author/B0DG3TPL66 Teri's Website: https://terikjobe.com/ Teri's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terikjobe2013 Teri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terikjobe/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #ARequiemForSeason5 #EndOfSeason #CharliCox #MelissaMcShane #TeriKayJobe
Lend A Helping Hand 10-11-25 - Pastor Michael Mullings
Episode 5 — Lasers, AI Chaos, Plumbing Pain & Tools We'd Never LendIt's just Toby and Chris this week, with Onur out sick — which means things drift slightly off the rails in the usual Fire & Steel fashion.Toby talks about finally getting hands-on with his laser, experimenting with rotary setups, Yeti mugs, brass pieces, and the strange world of EDC coins, pills, and ultra-hyped collectibles. We dig into maker marketing, limited drops, and why some people will buy anything if it's hyped hard enough.Chris breaks down his recent run of AI-generated posts, why people love them, and why a loud minority absolutely lose their minds over AI. We talk about anti-AI outrage, creativity, research tools, and why most of the anger feels performative rather than practical. “We also drifted into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about faith, Christianity, and using AI as a research tool — and why that topic seems to upset people far more than it probably should.”“We also drifted into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about faith, Christianity, and using AI as a research tool — and why that topic seems to upset people far more than it probably should.”Toby goes on a very real rant about modern customer support, hour-and-forty-minute hold times, faulty pumps, unpaid troubleshooting, and why tradespeople end up charging what they do. A brutally honest look at why “just fitting it cheaper” often costs far more in the long run.We talk about expanding forge classes, adding jewellery and ring-making, balancing weekday vs weekend courses, and the long-term reality of running multiple income streams. Knives are a luxury. Plumbing is a necessity. That tension shapes everything.The tool game takes a turn this week, drifting into which tools we'd never lend out and which brands we secretly judge people for. Ryobi gets dragged. Brand loyalty gets questioned. Opinions are strong.A classic two-man Fire & Steel episode: tools, tech, rants, business reality, AI, and the kind of conversations that probably make more sense when Onur is around — but still land exactly where they should.
Along with the usual Christmas show shenanigans, I also give you the top 5 movies of the year, and Time magazine has chosen the 2025 person of the year, and it's not me. There's a new piece of Star Wars memorabilia that sold for a record 3.875 million, and a woman gives birth in a driverless car. How many days should a guest stay in your house during the holidays before the place starts to smell, and we deal with Christmas songs that are controversial. An only fans lady may go to jail for having sex with most anyone in her bang bus, plus TSA announces you will be charged a fine if you don't have the real ID. There is a new number one name for boys in America, and after this next story, you'll think twice about ordering food delivered to your home. And we wrap up the year with a story you won't believe, and it has to do with a woman's ear. It's time for me to tickle your mistletoe!
Presented by Lauren Stibgen Abundance means having a very large quantity or supply of something, more than enough, or overflowing fullness. Let's make this tangible. How many times have you turned this definition into something you wanted more of? Or maybe you perceived if you had more of a thing your life would be better? Have you ever caught yourself thinking if I only had X amount more money, I could do Y with it? Or I wish I had a new car! A bigger house. Or maybe you really want to go on that great vacation or buy a new handbag. Social media has really fueled this culture of comparison making things seem like needs as opposed to wants. We live in a world that largely spends more than it makes. According to debt.org, 90% of American households hold debt that totals the staggering amount of $18.2 trillion dollars. And, statistically, the more education someone has directly correlates with the amount of debt they hold. The average debt for someone with a high school diploma is $50,401 verses someone with an undergraduate degree at $115,456. Most of the debt is a mortgage, followed by auto loans, school debt, and credit cards. Roughly 44-57% of working Americans earning greater than $60,000 annually hold credit card debt. With delinquencies in all categories rising, 39% of women say their debt is unmanageable. But how did we get here? While economic implications are surely a factor in our borrow-now-pay-later society, we need to look at the heart implications of our increasing need for more. Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless (Ecclesiastes 5:10). We possess what we think we need and then simply want more. Are you jealous of something someone else has? Are you coveting a relationship? Maybe you feel like having something will earn you status or entry into another social group. You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's (Exodus 20:17). Coveting is to desire something belonging to someone else—something you are craving that is not yours. This can be a possession or even a relationship. When did this start for you? Far before I knew Jesus, I certainly knew what Air Jordan shoes were. Growing up in an affluent area, I was the kid who took the city bus and had clothes from a big box store. We certainly could not afford those shoes. Feelings of shame and embarrassment were common as I could not keep up with other kids because of how I was dressed. What did my parents do for Christmas? They borrowed. They bought me a few pieces they shouldn't have. I not only coveted what the other kids had but wanted the relationships too. My relationship with borrowing started before I could do it myself and then came college and credit cards. Borrowing to get ahead. Some of the borrowing like school loans propelled me forward, but some of the credit for things I coveted put me in debt. Have you ever heard someone say everyone has a God-sized hole in their heart? That is because all the money, possessions, and friendships we want more of can never give us more abundance than the love of our Lord through his son Jesus Christ. Those clothes may have made me more popular and gained me a few friends, but they never filled this hole. The only thing that can give us true abundance is Jesus. As we talk about this holy abundance, let's consider the pitfalls of seeking worldly abundance. I want to stress I am not suggesting a life of poverty, but when is enough, enough? Having an abundance of worldly things makes it difficult to experience the filling of that God-sized hole in your heart through Jesus. God's Word is clear. The Lord sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts (1 Samuel 2:7). If you think wealth equals abundance, remember, wealth comes from God, and it's so much more than money. The Bible is clear about wealth, and the sooner we orient ourselves to this view on abundance, the closer we can get to true abundant living with Jesus! We already talked about coveting, but what about greed? Jesus warns, Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions (Luke 12:15). Greed is an intense, selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food. Jesus warns of this and tells us our life is not tied to these possessions. Greed for power we believe can lead to wealth can certainly show up at work. Are you seeking that next promotion? This alone is not a bad thing! But checking your heart and intentions about the “why” is critical. Are there feelings of coveting or an intensity to feel worldly gain? Remember that God-sized hole? This underlying feeling will not fill it. God's word teaches us to hold loosely to our abundance, which is quite the opposite of greed. If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them (Deuteronomy 15:7). Being tightfisted is another reference to greed. Are you holding on too tightly to anything? Clearly, God wants us to give to those in need. Not only does God want us to give to the poor, he wants us to return to him in praise. Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest (Proverbs 3:9). What about all the borrowing I mentioned as we started our time together today? What does God have to say about this? Clearly, wealth and possessions come from the Lord, and he wants us to honor him and give to others. The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none (Deuteronomy 28:12). Lend, but don't borrow. Considering 90% of all Americans have debt, we can assume Christ-followers are included in this statistic! Aside from traditional lending, loans, and credit cards, what about when you lend money to family? God does not want us to charge interest. If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not treat it like a business deal; charge no interest (Exodus 22:25). God's Word has a lot to say about money! It isn't all doom and gloom if we keep a right mind about it. What is a right mind about money you ask? Considering what we just talked about a simple summary is: Acknowledge that everything comes from the Lord. All wealth. All possessions. Hold these things loosely. Don't be greedy or covet what others have. Honor the Lord with our first fruits. Lend but don't borrow. Give to the poor. These verses from 1 Timothy sum it up well, Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life (1 Timothy 6:17-19). Our abundance is from the Lord—everything we have! What happens when we don't keep a right mind about money? Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf (Proverbs 11:28). Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice (Proverbs 16:8). Trusting in our worldly wealth and not handling it with care has consequences! Trust in wealth and you will fall! No one can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24). Simply, the more you are focused on money, the more your mind will be far from God. Does this unhealthy view on money and wealth as abundance keep you far from a relationship with Jesus Christ? What worldly possessions are you thinking about right now? Think about things that God cares about that cost you little to nothing? Remember the greatest commandment is to love God and to love our neighbors as ourselves. How can you do this today? Perhaps you can shift your mindset from striving for wealth to striving for time with loved ones and friends! Perhaps you can take time to serve with a local charity. Stop to pray for a friend. Take a walk in nature and meditate on God's word. Sing a song of praise and thanksgiving to our Lord. Write a note or letter to someone who could use some encouragement. Don't store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don't break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:19-21). Are you treasuring the things God cares about and views as abundant, or are you fixated on what the world says abundance is? Do you worry more about how someone feels when they are with you or what they think of what you are wearing or what your house looks like? God cares that you are living abundantly from the inside out! If you are ready today and find yourself a little too focused on worldly abundance or maybe you are among the 90% of people in America who hold debt, have hope and run to Jesus! Remember why we need him. All of us sin and fall short of the glory of God. God knows we are not perfect like Jesus, and he lavished us with his mercy that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. I don't know about you, but this feels beyond abundant! Breaking free from habits of seeking worldly abundance starts with repenting if you aren't walking in a right-minded way about money as we read about in 1 Timothy 6. Do you covet? Are you greedy? Do you withhold from giving to those in need? Perhaps you are in debt. Bring all of this to the feet of Jesus in prayer and talk to someone who can hold you accountable to changing your ways. There are many programs that can help you find a right relationship with money, keeping you in order of serving God first! Turn your eyes from social media and from looking at what everyone else has! Keep your life free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for he himself has said, I will never leave you or abandon you (Hebrews 13:5). God will never leave you or abandon you! He is the only one who can fill the space in your heart like nothing in this world can.
Lizzie Dibble wants libraries to lend clothes as well as books. Not just any clothes though. A carefully curated selection of donated second-hand fashion, imbued with the stories of former wearers, and volunteer-run.With Love From… has built a collection of occasion-wear, mostly for women (though there's also a children's dressup box) for library members to loan in her hometown of Oswestry, UK. That focus is intentional, because party dresses are some of the least-worn garments in our wardrobes. Lizzie is on a mission to encourage less wardrobe waste and more collective joy - all while encouraging new users into the existing local library network.We have questions!Who's donating? Who's borrowing? How does it work in practice? Did the library take some convincing? How can others get involved? Could it annoy existing library users who just want a quiet spot to read? Lizzie's answer to the latter is both lovely and surprising. She says that the shared wardrobe is a quiet space, and that's part of why it works. With Love From… is not just like shopping without money, but without the frenzy that underpins so much unsustainable consumption. Could this be a blueprint for shared wardrobes around the world?If you find the Episode valuable, please help us share it.Find links and further reading at thewardrobecrisis.comSupport the show on Substack - wardrobecrisis.substack.comTell us what you think. Find Clare on Instagram @mrspress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The captain of an A380 that experienced an uncontained engine failure, paying air traffic controllers during a shutdown, a $10,000 bonus for those who worked, NTSB preliminary report on UPS Flight 2976, a request for information on a new ATC system, dressing better when flying commercially, and going through airport security without a Real ID. Guest Richard De Crespigny was the captain of Qantas Flight QF32 on November 4, 2010, when one of the plane's Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines experienced an uncontained engine failure. The A380 had just taken off from Singapore. Richard and his crew managed to get everyone home safely, and the story has since become a bit of a legend in Australian flying circles. Richard is a former RAAF pilot, has written books, given keynotes around the world, and now hosts his own podcast on resilience and leadership called FLY! Richard explains that the uncontained engine failure on Qantas Flight QF32 involved the Number 2 engine. This resulted in extensive damage to the aircraft and many system failures. Five pilots were in the cockpit, and they formed a “hive mind,” making hundreds of decisions to stabilize the aircraft, which took two hours. A hundred checklists were actioned in the air, and more when the A380 was back on the ground. The incident was so complex that it has been characterized as “Apollo 13 with passengers.” We learn what was said in the cockpit during the first 30 seconds, and how the cabin crew performed because the flight deck could not communicate with them. In his mind, Richard set up to perform an “Armstrong Spiral” in case all four engines went out when landing the plane. On approach, speed and stall warnings were sounding constantly because the systems could not handle all the damage. Richard explains why he decided not to immediately evacuate the passengers due to the dangers outside. This uncontained engine failure crippled the A380, yet the crew was able to manage the situation and there were no injuries. Richard speaks frequently of “resilience” and how that characteristic worked to their advantage. QF32 uncontained engine failure. From the FAA Airbus A380-842 report, crediting the ATSB accident report. Since the incident, Richard has published several books: QF32 tells the story of what happened. It was published before the investigators made all the facts public, so Richard had to hold back. However, a new edition will fill in the missing pieces. The newer book Fly! tells the how and the why. Check out: The FLY! Podcast with Richard De Crespigny, available on Apple / Spotify / Omny, or wherever you listen to podcasts. The QF32 book and the FLY! book. Reach Richard at richardd@aeronaut.biz. Aviation News US airline group urges Congress to pay controllers during future shutdowns Trade group Airlines for America (A4A) wants to see air traffic controllers get paid during future government shutdowns. Chris Sununu, A4A President and CEO, said, “This shutdown has demonstrated the serious safety, human and economic consequences of subjecting the aviation sector to this kind of stress and chaos. It must never happen again.” Air Traffic Controllers Say $10,000 Shutdown Bonuses Are Tearing the Workforce Apart – And Jeopardize Safety The Administration wants to give air traffic controllers and TSA screeners $10,000 if they had perfect attendance during the shutdown. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy said this would apply to 776 employees. Some controllers are expressing their displeasure with this move. UPS Flight 2976 Crash During Takeoff The NTSB has issued a Preliminary Report [PDF] on the UPS Flight 2967 MD-11F accident November 4, 2025. The airplane, N259UP, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from runway 17R at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), Louisville, Kentucky. The 3 crewmembers aboard the airplane and 11 people on the ground were fatally injured. There were 23 others on the ground who were injured. Still images from an airport surveillance video show the left engine and left pylon separation from the left wing. The left pylon aft mount's forward and aft lugs were both found fractured. The fractured and separated upper portions of the forward and aft lugs were found adjacent to runway 17R. The left wing clevis, aft mount spherical bearing, and aft mount attachment hardware were found with a portion of the left wing at the accident site. The spherical bearing outer race had fractured circumferentially. FAA Issues Request for Information on New ATC System The FAA aims to replace the current En Route Automation Modernization system (ERAM) and the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) with a single, unified system, known as the Common Automation Platform (CAP). The Agency's Request For Information [PDF] asks the public to answer a series of questions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Urges Passengers To Dress Better — But That Won't Fix Today's Inflight Behavior Problems DOT Secretary Sean Duffy tweeted that “Manners don't stop at the gate. Be courteous to your fellow passengers. Say please and thank you to your flight crews. Dress with respect. Lend a hand to those who could use it. It’s time to bring back civility and respect when we travel.” See also: Sean Duffy Wants You To Get Dressed Up When You Fly: “It's Time to Bring Back Civility And Respect When We Travel” No Real ID or passport? The TSA may charge you $18 to go through security May 7, 2025, was the date that Real ID was enforced at TSA checkpoints. Travelers must produce a Real ID-compliant driver’s license, a passport, a Global Entry card, or other approved document. The TSA is now proposing that travelers without one of those approved documents can still pass through airport security checkpoints. However, they can expect to pay an $18 fee for additional screening. The TSA has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register: TSA Modernized Alternative Identity Verification User Fee. The fee grants access to secure airport areas for up to 10 days and covers multiple flights. Payment of the fee does not guarantee entry; travelers must successfully authenticate their identity each time, and they may still face additional screening or delays. The collected fee is intended to offset government costs for new biometric verification kiosks, customer service improvements, and system updates. 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Today, in celebration of the American holiday "Thanksgiving Day," I want to share with you a recording of short story written by Louisa May Alcott, called "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving." The audio file has no commentary—it's merely an unabridged reading of the story—and is suitable for you to share with your children as a worthwhile story to enjoy this time of year. But this story is filled with financial lessons for those with ears to hear. As you listen to a life of long ago (circa 1830), I'd encourage you to reflect on the life that you and I now live in comparison. For me, this reflection fills me with Thanksgiving, which is the starting point of living a rich life now. You are rich. I am rich. Let's realize it and act appropriately. Joshua If you prefer to read the story to your children yourself, here is the text I read: https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/alcott/thanksgiving/thanksgiving.html Here are a few poem and prayers of Thanksgiving you may enjoy as well: O Lord, that lends me life, Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness! ~~William Shakespeare 1564-1616 May all who share these gifts today Be blessed by Thee, we humbly pray. What God gives and what we take 'Tis a gift for Christ his sake;
The console wars are back on. This week, Nilay Patel sits down with Jake Kastrenakes, Sean Hollister, and special guest Joanna Stern, senior columnist at The Wall Street Journal, to talk about Valve's return to the living room gaming race with the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset. Then, Joanna discusses her time putting the Neo robot to the test and seeing whether it's capable of loading a dishwasher. Finally, it's time for the Lightning Round, where the crew is talking the YouTube/Disney spat, Apple's new mini apps, and letting Waymo speed down the highway. Further reading: Our first look at the Steam Machine, Valve's ambitious new game console Valve enters the console wars Valve just built the Xbox that Microsoft is dreaming of Valve's new Steam Controller might be my dream controllerThe Steam Frame is a surprising new twist on VR Steam Machines have returned: all the news about Valve's new hardware universe The Steam Frame has two speakers on each side of your face for vibration cancellation Valve's new VR streaming trick won't just work with its own headset How the Steam Frame compares to other VR headsets Valve thinks Arm has ‘potential' for SteamOS handhelds, laptops, and more Valve is welcoming Android games into Steam Valve has stopped manufacturing its Index VR headset Valve has no news about Steam Deck 2 — because it's still waiting for the right chip We tried Valve's new VR headset, PC, and controller — ask us anything! I Tried the First Humanoid Home Robot. It Got Weird Know Your Meme 1X Neo is a $20,000 home robot that will learn chores via teleoperation Meet NEO, the AI-Driven Robot That's Coming to Lend a Hand Around the House — for a Steep Price The Problem with this Humanoid Robot Samsung brings a generative AI-powered Bixby to its TVs Gemini for TV is coming to Google TV Streamer starting today Google says its confusing Gemini Home rollout is going just great Google Photos lets iPhone users edit images by describing changes Disney is losing over $4 million a day in revenue on the YouTube TV blackout Disney is “trying really hard” to get ESPN back on YouTube TV Peyton and Eli Manning Drop the Ball, Embarrass Themselves With Bob Iger Interview Apple made a $230 crossbody… sock Steve Jobs introduces iPod socks in 2004 Mini apps Apple will take a mini commission from mini app developers Amazon is cracking down on illegal streaming on its Fire TV Stick Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamo
Friends, fans, and fellow seekers of the sublime; it is I, Trixie Mattel. Lend me your trembling hearts, for the hour of All Hallows' Eve draws nigh, and with it, my home shall rise from shadowed mediocrity into gothic immortality. Upon my modest parcel of earth shall stand a citadel of candlelight and cobweb, a mausoleum of wonder where even the moon itself will pause to admire its own reflection. Let it be known, from the ocean to the valley, that I do not merely decorate. I consecrate, conjure, and summon the spirit of October itself to rest upon my dwelling. The wind shall whisper through animatronic ravens and even the bravest trick-or-treaters shall quiver with exultation at the majesty of my 12-foot-tall skeletons. And when the final jack-o'-lantern's flame eventually peters out, may it be said that I, in my boundless fervor for the season, did make the world, for one night at least, marvelously macabre. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self at https://Betterhelp.com/BALD Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand by using promo code BALD at https://Nutrafol.com Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Shop all things home at https://Wayfair.com Follow Trixie: @TrixieMattel Follow Katya: @Katya_Zamo To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/TrixieKatyaYT To check out our official YouTube Clips Channel: https://bit.ly/TrixieAndKatyaClipsYT Don't forget to follow the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/thebaldandthebeautifulpodcast If you want to support the show, and get all the episodes ad-free go to: https://thebaldandthebeautiful.supercast.com If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/thebaldandthebeautifulpodcast To check out future Live Podcast Shows, go to: https://trixieandkatyalive.com To order your copy of our book, "Working Girls", go to: https://workinggirlsbook.com To check out the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs, CA: https://www.trixiemotel.com Listen Anywhere! http://bit.ly/thebaldandthebeautifulpodcast Follow Trixie: Official Website: https://www.trixiemattel.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trixie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trixiemattel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trixiemattel Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/trixiemattel Follow Katya: Official Website: https://www.welovekatya.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katya_zamo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welovekatya/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katya_zamo Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/katya_zamo #TrixieMattel #KatyaZamo #BaldBeautiful Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The inspiration for this episode of Two Whats?! And A Wow! can be found at the end of your arms. It's all about hands! Guy Raz and Mindy will lend a hand (see what we did there?) to sort out the finger facts from the digit deceits. Want more WHATs and WOWs? Visit https://bit.ly/40hR1P0. Did you know you can watch full episodes of Two Whats?! And A Wow! on YouTube and YouTube Kids?! Visit https://bit.ly/3WlHLbk to start watching and WOWing with us!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.