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It's been another frantic week in the world of pro cycling, with early season races in several parts of southern Europe and the Middle East. Tudor Pro Cycling's Larry Warbasse, who began his season at the Tour of Oman, is back in the co-host's seat with Daniel Friebe to review some of the key action and talking points. The most prestigious of the races starting this week, at least according to the UCI's ranking system, is the UAE Tour. Many expected a revealing first head-to-head battle between Remco Evenepoel and Isaac Del Toro, and indeed they emerged from the first three stages with a win apiece. Only one of the pair, though, will have been satisfied with his GC position with the final showdown at Jebel Hafeet to come – and that was Del Toro. Larry and Daniel discuss Evenepoel's struggles at the other Jebel, Mobrah, and ponder what they say about the rest of his season. We also talk about some other prodigious talents that have been in spotlight early this year, wayward leadouts and Pinarello Q36.5's recent trip to Chile, as described to us by Fred Wright. EPISODE SPONSORSBikmoThis episode of The Cycling Podcast is brought to you by Bikmo cycle insurance – because let's face it, things happen. Whether it's a crash landing, the heartbreak of a stolen bike, or the ultimate facepalm moment of reversing over your prized aero wheel, Bikmo has you covered. Flexible policies that you can cancel anytime, 50% off extra bikes in your household, protection for your kit, race entries, and even damage while travelling to your next epic ride – they've thought of it all. Protect your ride before it's too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered.SailyIf you are travelling abroad and want to reduce or even eliminate roaming charges you need an eSim from Saily, brought to you by the creators of NordVPN.⛵Download the SAILY app and use our code cycling at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. Or go to saily.com/cycling for full details.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
Sometimes you get to a point in practice where you don't feel like it's being productive. Maybe pushing more will yield a breakthrough, or it could just be time to call it a day. Nick and Geoff are here to discuss where that point is and how to get the most from your practice. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Spring training full squad tomorrow ! Yadi coming to spring training tomorrow Log jams - outfield, catcher, manager!
A Secretaria de Meio Ambiente, Infraestrutura e Logística (Semil) intensificou o plano operacional das oito travessias litorâneas de São Paulo para o feriado de Carnaval. A ação integra a Operação Verão e ocorre até 18 de fevereiro. A expectativa é de alta de 10% no fluxo de passageiros em relação à baixa temporada.
Esta semana, pela terceira vez no podcast mas pela primeira a solo, Vitor Sá, o mais célebre comediante-viajante de Lourosa, fala com Pedro sobre a árdua luta entre ser trabalhador e engraçado, usar o telemóvel na estrada, excitação para a primeira tour, querer mas não fazer trends de tik tok e os ensinamentos de João Baião.(00:00) Intro(00:23) Ser engraçado vs ser trabalhador(01:22) Chuva é o novo covid?(02:21) Arraial, primeira tour de Vítor(05:02) Logísticas de dias de chuva(06:14) Para onde vai a lenha de Leiria?(07:15) Mecanismo para aproveitar a água das cheias(09:27) Usar telemóvel na estrada(12:55) O que faz pior, açúcar ou erva?(15:32) Comer Mcdonald's como forma de recompensa(18:30) Importância de ter equipa com boa vibe em tour(24:17) Pedidos estranhos em tour(31:57) Vítor partilha história de noite em Espinho(36:01) Quantas vezes testar material de stand up por semana?(40:03) Vítor tatuou desenhos de PTM(45:33) PTM e Vítor aplicam ensinamento de João Baião(47:07) Ser fã de Conan O'brien(50:35) Reação do público a ideias específicas(54:39) A energia de Vítor Sá(56:43) Como funciona um bug de um carro?(58:29) Apanhar tiques e gimmicks de amigos(1:02:40) Valorizar dias maus de comediante(1:04:02) Fazer trends mas não ter coragem de as publicar(1:07:57) Truques para agarrar pessoas em vídeos(1:12:43) React de PTM a bit de Vítor que não resultou(1:22:18) Recorrer a crowdwork é batota?(1:28:26) Restaurante que só se vai em contexto específico(1:33:41) Que comidas são melhores acabadas de fazer vs no dia seguinte(1:36:36) Pedro é do campo(1:40:24) Bad Bunny no Super Bowl(1:49:17) PTM compara Miguel Morgado a Bad Bunny(1:53:06) Ir a podcast e fazer retrospetiva do que se disse(1:54:54) Discutir teorias da conspiração e perder
Sometimes, love is the pain of a goodbye.Sometimes, it's the peace of resting under a beautiful tree.And sometimes, it's the realization that you can spend a lifetime loving someone you can't stay with."Log saath isliye rehte hai, kyunki voh maaf kar dete hai."A film that stays in the heart forever. ❤️
Logística reversa nacional é case de sucesso e tem atuação ativa dos produtores rurais
...SURPRISE! Gotcha. Yes the mini feature in this month's episode of The Cycling Podcast Féminin is all about two surprising wins from last season. We'll be hearing from reigning world champion Magdaleine Vallieres about her huge shock win last September and from podcast favourite Lotte Claes about the Omloop Het Niewsblad victory which upset all the big hitters last February.Rose Manley, Denny Gray and Rebecca Charlton will also be covering the less surprising UAE Tour where Elisa Longo Borghini took the overall title for the third time and Lorena Wiebes claimed all three sprint stages. The less than thrilling racing does however give the team the chance to look more closely at superstar Wiebes. An athlete who makes a credible bid for the title of best sprinter that has ever been but is still so often overlooked by both media and fans.You can hear more from world champion Magdaleine Vallieres in our forthcoming Friends Special, an exclusive for Friends of The Podcast subscribers. Hear about the 1,000km bikepacking trip that sparked her imagination as a nine-year-old in Quebec, her difficult transition into the elite ranks and her rise to claim the rainbow stripes.Also on the agenda: nominative determinism jumpers, the mystery of the fan club president's notebook and the briefest of peeks at Denny's crystal balls.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
The Cycling Podcast returns with another debrief from the latest round of early-season racing, this week focusing on the Volta Comunitat Valenciana and the Tour of Oman.Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie and Rob Hatch discuss Remco Evenepoel's most recent tour de force in Spain and Astana's similarly fast start to the season, with Christian Scaroni winning in the Middle East. Scaroni also lays claim to one of the best nicknames in the pro peloton (clue in the episode title), but we learn that a new contender for that title may have emerged in Oman. It was a busy week on other fronts, with Jonas Vingegaard's coach leaving Visma-Lease a Bike, Marc Soler dragged into a minor family drama in Spain, and news of a new Lance Armstrong biopic. All that and more in another feisty episode! EPISODE SPONSORSIndeedIf you are looking to hire someone for your company, maybe the best way isn't to search for a candidate but to match with Indeed. Go to indeed.com/cycle now to get a £100 sponsored job credit and get matched with the perfect candidate fast.BikmoThis episode of The Cycling Podcast is brought to you by Bikmo cycle insurance – because let's face it, things happen. Whether it's a crash landing, the heartbreak of a stolen bike, or the ultimate facepalm moment of reversing over your prized aero wheel, Bikmo has you covered. Flexible policies that you can cancel anytime, 50% off extra bikes in your household, protection for your kit, race entries, and even damage while travelling to your next epic ride – they've thought of it all. Protect your ride before it's too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered.NordVPNGet NordVPN two-year plan + four months extra ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tcp It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
Benedict takes Sophie to his lavish country cottage as he heals from the mysterious wound he suffered defending her friend. The Crabtree's arrive and supervise a leisurely healing process. The maid wars begin as the Featherington's lose sight of why Varley is so great. Francesca has some questions for her mother that she has a hard time answering. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast Listen to “Monster in the Mirror” by Tempest Edge: https://open.spotify.com/album/49AfIwOPPsmgYfz3p4uEAn?si=6ScIXxgWSpWQ8uFnhF62Mg
Send a textAutonomy sounds like progress until the system turns your choices against you. We dive into how AI agents change the risk equation, why “don't trust, verify” now beats “trust but verify,” and what to do when the update button itself becomes the attack vector.We start with the Ivy League leak tied to Harvard and UPenn, where attackers exposed admissions hold notes that map influence rather than credit cards. That context turns routine records into leverage for extortion, social pressure, and geopolitical targeting. From there, we trace the surge of agentic AI in the workplace as employees paste code, legal docs, and sensitive files into chat interfaces. The real accelerant is MCP, the model context protocol that standardizes connections across Google Drive, Slack, databases, and more. Like USB for AI, MCP makes integration simple and powerful, but a single prompt injection can pivot across everything the agent can reach.Security gets messier with supply chain compromise. A China‑nexus campaign allegedly hijacked the Notepad++ update mechanism, handing a bespoke backdoor to developers who did the right thing. We unpack how to keep patching while reducing risk: signed updates, independent checksum checks, tight egress policies for updaters, and strong monitoring around update flows. On the policy front, Rhode Island's vendor transparency rule forces companies to name who buys data. It is a nutrition label for privacy, and it lets users and watchdogs finally connect the dots between friendly interfaces and aggressive brokers.We close with concrete defenses that raise the floor. Move high‑value accounts to FIDO2 hardware keys or platform passkeys to block phishing at the protocol level. Scope agent permissions narrowly, isolate MCP connectors by function, and require explicit approvals for sensitive actions. Log everything an agent touches and review those trails. Autonomy should be earned, minimal, and observable. If AI is going to act on your behalf, it must prove itself at every step.If this conversation helps you think differently about agents, influence mapping, and how to lock down your stack, subscribe, share with a teammate, and leave a quick review telling us the one control you plan to implement this week.Support the show
Headlines from the week of February 11, 2026 - A perfect match from the start - Valentine's profile with Carey and Christina - The Obregons - love, family, and community - An undeniable love - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THIS EPISODE: Shaun's having a foursome up a hill in Rossendale. Shaun creates a musical masterpiece called “I Fell Over a Log”. Alex writes a book about Shaun's new sink. NEXT SHOW'S GAME POP FLAMER Jaleco - December 1982 4-way stick and 1 button ROM: popflame Lives: 3 Bonus Life: 30,000 Difficulty: Easy **ALL DEFAULT SETTINGS** SUBMIT YOUR SCORE DEADLINE: SATURDAY 7th MARCH 5PM UK TIME. TWITTER (X) #10pScore SIDEKICK APP in the Ten Pence Club Section EMAIL: Biscuits@tenpencearcade.com GET YOUR ROMS! FROM WHEREVER YOU CAN FIND LEGIT ARCADE ROMS: MAME, Switch, Evercade, Raspberry Pi, Antstream. NO CONTINUES ALLOWED. OUR LINKS SHAUN https://x.com/shaunholley https://www.youtube.com/@shaunsarcade https://www.instagram.com/shaun_holley/ https://www.facebook.com/shaun.holley1 ALEX https://www.youtube.com/@Alsarcade https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577021939997 https://www.instagram.com/alex_arcade2084 https://x.com/AlsArcade WEBSITE https://www.tenpencearcade.com/ EMAIL mailto:biscuits@tenpencearcade.com PDF GUIDE https://tinyurl.com/10p-pdf-guide STREAM TEN PENCE PODCASTS 01-199 ON SPOTIFY https://tinyurl.com/mwck4pw4 VICTOR MARLAND'S SUBSTACK https://virtvicstinkerings.substack.com/ SHOW LINKS Donkey Kong ROM Hack - Bowser's Takeover (courtesy of Vic) https://youtu.be/Tx_cTZjc5aE?si=MLnDqo_WriTors-d Play it in a browser! (A 'Bowser Browser' anyone? :) https://donkeykonghacks.net/page_play_bto.html Taggsta's Arcade Shorts https://www.youtube.com/@Taggstas_arcade/shorts Nick's Red 7 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@red7even52 Excellent Juno First Homebrew on the Atari 2600 https://champ.games/store/ols/products/cart-juno-first The Pinball Office in Hertfordshire http://thepinballoffice.co.uk/ David retro games played badly https://www.youtube.com/@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533
Neste primeiro episódio da nova série Conexão FII, nossos especialistas Victor Penna, CNPI-P, Head de Equity Research, e André Oliveira, CNPI-P, recebem Fernando Didziakas, sócio-diretor da Buildings, para uma conversa aprofundada sobre o cenário do segmento de Galpões Logísticos
Each handgun recoils a little differently, requires a different minimum grip pressure and different amount of input to return. Nick Young, Jeff and I get into the nuances of determining preferences in guns and how each gun has something to teach you. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) – where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up recruiter performance, and stay ahead in an ever-changing recruitment market.TRN – Enabling recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with James Osborne, George Zitko (CEO, Zitko Group), and Justin Hillier (CEO, Recruiter Insider), we tackle one of the biggest hidden profit killers in recruitment: low fill rates.Why aren't your jobs getting filled — and what is it really costing your business?In a market where every placement matters, too many recruitment agencies are leaking revenue, time, and reputation because of consistently poor fulfilment. This conversation goes beyond surface-level fixes to unpack the operational, behavioural, and experiential factors that directly impact performance — and how the best agencies are turning things around.Drawing on frontline experience and data from high-performing recruitment businesses, this episode explores what's really driving underperformance and the practical changes that lead to more placements, faster.This episode covers:• The core reasons jobs go unfilled (it's not always what you think)• How candidate and client experience directly impact fulfilment• What the data says about consultant behaviour — and how to change it• Common operational gaps that quietly kill performance• Tools, tactics, and mindset shifts to help your team fill more jobs, faster• How to protect both revenue and reputation through better deliveryIf you're serious about improving fulfilment, consultant performance, and profitability, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including:• An inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers – a programme tailored for billing managers• Full back-office support and training• TRN World, our innovative online community• Access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content, and much more
Electrification is a key climate solution in the transition to clean energy sources. But electricity rates are rising fast and face surging demand from artificial intelligence data centers. Expensive electricity and an insufficient power supply could endanger electrification efforts. Fortunately, in an age of high costs of living, policymakers are very interested in finding solutions. Join CCL's Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli, supported by CCL's Electrification Action Team to learn what's behind rising electricity rates and energy insecurity, and how we can solve these problems. Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/energy-affordability-slides CCL's Permitting Reform Training Topic: https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/clean-energy-permitting-reform CCL's Electrification Action Team: https://community.citizensclimate.org/groups/home/974 Log your training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5yUP000000F5SPYA0 DSIRE's database of incentives for efficiency and electrification: https://www.dsireusa.org/ Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:16) Electrifying Everything (5:29) Gas Power Production (9:14) Renewable Power Production (10:42) Distribution & Transmission (14:04) Climate & Extreme Weather (16:01) Load Growth, Data Centers (20:16) State Renewables Policies & Investor-Owned Utility Profits (25:35) Potential Solutions (37:39) Guest Speaker: Peter Hubbard Additional Q&A Discussion ( https://vimeo.com/1162561816/ed5f1a7ba5 )
With the racing hotting up all over the pro cycling world, we return with the same Friebe-Birnie-Hatch trio as last week to review the latest action and talking points. The biggest news story of the week was ASO's decision to hand Spanish outfit Caja Rural a Tour de France wild card at the expense of the Unibet Rose Rockets. We discuss to what extent Caja's place on the startline in Barcelona is justified and the case for the opposition i.e. the Rockets.One man who'll certainly be heading to the Tour, barring accident, is Remco Evenepoel. His three wins in his first three outings for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe in Mallora augur well for the rest of season. Daniel's question is: could Remco even be the man to ruin Tadej Pogačar's Sanremo dream?Another candidate for that role, of course, is Mathieu van der Poel. He won his eighth world cyclocross title at the weekend, which has us wondering about the Winter Olympics extending his career in the discipline.EPISODE SPONSORSIndeedIf you are looking to hire someone for your company, maybe the best way isn't to search for a candidate but to match with Indeed. Go to indeed.com/cycle now to get a £100 sponsored job credit and get matched with the perfect candidate fast.BikmoThis episode of The Cycling Podcast is brought to you by Bikmo cycle insurance – because let's face it, things happen. Whether it's a crash landing, the heartbreak of a stolen bike, or the ultimate facepalm moment of reversing over your prized aero wheel, Bikmo has you covered. Flexible policies that you can cancel anytime, 50% off extra bikes in your household, protection for your kit, race entries, and even damage while travelling to your next epic ride – they've thought of it all. Protect your ride before it's too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered.BabbelLearn a language the fun, easy way with intuitive 15-minute lessons you can do when you want. Choose from 14 languages including Spanish, French, Italian and German. Listeners can get up to 60% off for a limited time only at babbel.com/cycleFollow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
Quantos pilotos de tecnologia sua empresa já testou sem que nenhum chegasse à escala real? Neste Enzimas, recebemos Matheus Calderário, Gestor de Projetos de Inovação na MRS Logística. Ele compartilha critérios práticos para diferenciar tecnologias com potencial genuíno de transformação daquelas movidas apenas por hype, revelando o que realmente faz uma solução sair do papel e gerar retorno. Ficou curioso? Então, dê o play! Assuntos abordados: Identificação de dores reais; Análise de ecossistema e concorrência; Maturidade tecnológica; Validação com usuários; Alinhamento estratégico; Inovação real x hype. Ficou curioso? Então, dê o play! Links importantes: Newsletter Dúvidas? Nos mande pelo Linkedin Contato: osagilistas@dtidigital.com.br Os Agilistas é uma iniciativa da dti digital, uma empresa WPPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sophie's story unfolds as Benedict searches all over London for her. Eloise and Penelope help out, and much to the surprise of Benny himself, so does Lady Bridgerton. Lady Danbury and the Queen have a few important chats and Lord Anderson scoots closer. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast Listen to “Monster in the Mirror” by Tempest Edge: https://open.spotify.com/album/49AfIwOPPsmgYfz3p4uEAn?si=6ScIXxgWSpWQ8uFnhF62Mg
This was my first year at Shot Show and it wasn't exactly what I was expecting in several ways. Nick Young is a veteran of Shot Show and we discussed what show is and isn't and if you should have any interest in attending. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Mercado nacional permanece travado, com produtores sem estímulo à comercialização. Logística e clima preocupam produtor brasileiro
THE ENEMY has driven a wedge between Christians and Jews. About 1,900 years of bad blood exists, and it's exacerbated by a belief that Christians have replaced Israel in the blessings promised by God. Dr. Mike Spaulding (DrMikeSpaulding.com), author of the book Replacement Theology, joins us to address the contentious relationship between Christians and Jews, particularly in light of rising anti-Jewish sentiment within the Christian community. Mike argues that many Christians have rejected prophetic scriptures, leading to a misunderstanding of the role of Israel and the Jewish people in God's plan. He emphasizes that replacement theology, which posits that the church has replaced Israel, is fundamentally flawed and not supported by scripture. We delve into historical context, theological implications, and the urgent need for Christians to recognize the enduring covenant between God and the Jewish people. Follow us! X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbertTelegram: t.me/gilberthouseSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! The building has HVAC, a new floor, windows, insulation, ceiling fans, and an upgraded electrical system! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate. —— Download our free app! This brings all of our content directly to your smartphone or tablet. Best of all, we'll never get canceled from our own app! Links to the app stores for iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices are at www.GilbertHouse.org/app. Please join us each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 11–23, 2026 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. —— Special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store. Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (Spreaker.com/show/fringe-radio-network)!
“Don’t judge.” It’s one of the most quoted — and most misunderstood — sayings of Jesus. In this episode, we return to the Sermon on the Mount to explore what Jesus really meant in Matthew 7. Rather than calling us to blind acceptance or harsh criticism, Jesus exposes our tendency toward a destructive, hypocritical spirit and invites us into something better: humble self-examination, clear-eyed discernment, and tender care for others. Discover how the grace of Christ frees us from being “beam-in-the-eye” people and forms us into a community marked not by judgment, but by mercy.
Listen in as our editors discuss several novel drugs approved in 2025, including two new eye drops, a new topical for chronic hand eczema, and an oral nonhormonal option for patients with menopausal hot flashes. They'll review efficacy, safety, and considerations for use with these new treatment options.Aceclidine 1.44% Drops (Vizz) for PresbyopiaAcoltremon 0.003% Drops (Tryptyr) for Dry EyeDelgocitinib (Anzupgo) 2% Cream for Chronic Hand EczemaElinzanetant (Lynkuet) for Hot FlashesUse code mt1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription.******TRC Healthcare Editors: Sara Klockars, PharmD, BCPSStephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC ******This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC's monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in December 2025.******CE Information:None of the speakers have anything to disclose. TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist's Letter, Pharmacy Technician's Letter,or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.Claim Credit******The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist's Letter, Pharmacy Technician's Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: Have Treatment Options in Sight for Dry Eye DiseaseChart: Treatments for Dry EyesChart: Managing EczemaArticle: Elinzanetant: Emerging Therapy for Menopausal Hot FlashesChart: Managing Vasomotor Menopause SymptomsFAQ: Managing Genitourinary Menopausal SymptomsChart: Menopausal Hormone TherapiesSend us a textEmail us: ContactUs@trchealthcare.com. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Find the show on YouTube by searching for ‘TRC Healthcare' or clicking here. Learn more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com.
It's Benny season in London! The Lords are back to break down the exciting premiere episode. Queen Charlotte has Lady Danbury and Penelope under her thumb, Eloise is back in town, Hyacinth is dying to debut and Benedict is having a little bit too much fun. Who is this Sophie lady? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast
A lonely damsel gets a chance at neighbor's Christmas ‘Yule, Log'.Based on a post by virgin_sexpert. Listen to the ►Podcast at Steamy Stories.On Christmas Eve, I should have been out spending time with family or friends, but instead, I was in my sparsely-filled apartment, with a wine glass in my hand; all dressed up but nowhere to go. I put on my gold sequin mini dress thinking that I could maybe go out to a club.But when the time came, I wasn’t really feeling it. I had just moved to a new city; far from my family and friends; and although I had enjoyed the freedom of walking around in the nude whenever I wanted, it was getting a bit lonely. I never pictured myself in my early twenties and still single. All of my friends were either married, engaged, or dating. I was totally lagging behind. I was hornier than I had ever been in my life.In college I could barely concentrate on class and I never took notes because I was always thinking and developing some sexual fantasy in my head that took my full attention. I go by ‘Mindy'. My parents named me Melinda, but I hate that name. I hate a lot of the things associated with high school. I was a wierdo. Then in college, I was a nerd.At work in the library, I would have to take frequent breaks to my office where I would unwind to a few dirty pages of a dirty novel. Sex was on my mind, way too much. Every man that I would see throughout my day, became the leading male in my latest fantasy. I must have been the horniest virgin who ever lived! But no one ever knew.I deliberately moved to a new city, just so I could start over. I changed my wardrobe and my hair style. But I had a very hard time changing my inner self.I could have spent another night with my oiled up hand, or the new vibrator that I ordered online. Or I could have been a little kinkier and did some anal play with my handy-dandy pink ass plug, but I wanted the real thing, damnit! I went on the pill, to make sex safer for my career plans. It grew my tits from a C cup to a D. And it also kicked up my libido. The holiday season really heightened my horniness, but it also heightened my loneliness. I wanted a man so bad. I wanted to hear a knock at my door, then open it and see a naked man on the other side, tied up with a big red ribbon tied in a bow, sporting an 8 inch stiff cock, just for me.But I guess that was all just fantasy. When would my fantasies come to pass? Aren’t I allowed to get at least one of them?No matter how hard I wished and wanted something, it would never come to pass, so I decided to get up and go to a night club, downtown. Nothing ever came out of these things, but maybe tonight there would be some holiday magic working in my favor. Or maybe only losers would be desperate enough to be clubbing on Christmas Eve. But I was lusty, lonely, and stir-crazy.When I opened the door to my 4th floor hallway, my neighbor was just coming home. His door and mine were near each other. The hallway turned perpendicular right between our entries. Our two apartments were at the northeast corner of the 4th floor of the West building.“Hey, how are you, Mindy?” he asked. His name was John. He was older than me by perhaps some years, and he was way out of my league. Oh, he was always very cordial to me, but it always seemed out of pity. John is a tall and comes from Scandinavian stock. His mailbox, in the foyer; says “J. Nelson”.I bet tonight his beautiful girlfriend would be coming over, maybe in sexy lingerie; and they would spend the evening making love, talking, and drinking wine.“Hi, John. I'm Good! and you?” I asked back with a flirty smile.He looked so handsome, with his all-black ensemble, and red silk tie. I couldn’t help but smile goofily, in the face of this great looking man. I didn’t know what he did for a living, but every night I could hear him playing his acoustic guitar. I laid in bed with my hands in my panties; pretending he was serenading me. But of course he would never know that.“Yeah, I'm Fine. Merry Christmas! Where are you heading out to?” I could feel his stare on me, and it was making me quite bashful and self-conscious. I've been working so hard to keep eye contact with people.I knew I looked great in my form-fitting dress. It highlighted my warm olive Italian skin, long slim legs, deep red full lips, and dark wavy hair. Okay, I'm keeping focused on John's gorgeous eyes.“Oh, I think I’ll get go to a dinner club, or something.” Then I sighed; “I am spending the holidays alone.”“Oh, Me too!” He started.I was surprised at his answer, and I almost didn’t believe him. How could someone this handsome be alone?Then he shocked me; “Do you maybe want to spend it alone together? I just stole some nice wine from my company holiday party? I was going to come home and drink alone. But, you know; it’s really not good to drink alone.” He winked and added; “Please, Mindy; Skip the bar tonight and come in.” He was opening the door and gesturing for me to come in. I followed him in without a word. I had only dreamed about ever going in there. It was better than I had imagined! There was lots of navy, platinum, and teak wood furnishings. His home kinda smelled of leather and a subtle hint of vanilla.We sat in the elegant living room. I was offered his wingback arm chair, adjacent the leather sofa. When he situated himself, he first started out apologizing to me for being such an aloof neighbor. He said he sort of developed this bad habit when his previous neighbors were rude. I forgave him, as long as he promised never to stop being friendly again.We sat drinking his sweet white wine. He had lots of questions to ask me, in the matters of my life, job, and interests.I told him that I was a teen freak, then a college nerd. I love literature to a fault. I'm even into comic book superheroes, collecting replica Lightsabers, reading classic novels, and watching way too much Netflix. I told him that I used to be a shy kid with ADHD, but it leveled out during my college years.I seemed very lame to myself, saying those things out loud. I revealed that I was just recently liberated from the thick eyeglasses of my childhood, by a successful laser eye surgery. “Most people didn't even recognize me without the horrible glasses.” But I added that it's probably all for the better, as I would rather build new friendships.“So,” I asked him; “What type of things are you into?”“Lots of things, gourmet cooking, chess, running, watching way too much Hulu, playing the guitar,” He sipped a bit more wine, then added; “sketching, and tying up sexy women, to play with their nipples and tease their clits. ” I nearly choked on the wine that was almost down my throat. Suddenly my body temperature rose at least 10 degrees, and my hands began to tremble.He looked at me, straight into my big doe-like brown eyes. “Do you want to know what else I am into?”I tilted my head, as if I were under a spell.“Beautiful, shy women, like you; who don’t know how sexy they are. A woman who gets wet when a man looks her deep in the eyes, and tells her that.” His voice went deep as he slowly added; “I want to fuck every hole you have, and make you cum, again and again.“I was flushed and trembling, when he asked; “So, I ask again, my dear; what are you into?” He took the glass from my trembling hand and took my hand into his, and laid a sweet kiss on it.With a trembling voice I began: “I really like to write erotica, especially at night when I am listening to you play your guitar. I like to close my eyes and wish that someone was touching me, whispering how much they want to make love to me; ” I closed my eyes and took myself to my inner thoughts. My eyes watered at his sultry words. I was being seduced for the first time in my life!I could feel him getting closer to me, his lip brushed against my ear. “I really like this;” I said as I felt the heat of his breathing, on my neck.“You are your own kind of beautiful, Mindy.” He told me.I opened my eyes, hoping that this wasn’t just another dream. In the back of my mind I already started to ask myself the ‘why’ and 'how’ questions, but why ruin a sexy moment? I was completely flattered and could not hide my obvious turned on state. Already I could feel the wetness between my legs.“Am I making you uncomfortable?” John grinned.My smile widened. “Honestly, You are making me wet,” I laughed. I was never that frank about sex. But then again, I never really had a chance to be.“Do you always do this to women you invite inside.” I asked, with keen interest and looking him in the eyes.“Have there been women in here that I'm unaware of?” John returned my question.I had to challenge my presumption. No, I honestly hadn't seen him bring a date to his place. “I'm sorry, John. No, I haven't any reason to accuse you of being a player. I just assumed you'd have women throwing themselves at you.”“Ha!” he laughed. “No, I am just in the Christmas spirit, I guess. It’s the season for giving. I find myself in solitary circumstance, and reflecting on the need to appreciate the opportunities I haven't availed myself to. Start treating people better. Especially kind neighbors whom I should be kinder to. And I want to give you something. Something even your wildest virgin fantasies can’t imagine.”“Now, how did you know I was a virgin?” I felt more exposed than ever.“I didn’t. But, now I know for sure,” he laughed.I blushed, but his laugh made it easier for me to relax and be vulnerable. Oh he was even sexier when he laughed.“I know you probably think that no one notices you, but I notice you.” John wanted to build up my self-esteem. “I see you coming home, and you nearly always pull out the wrong door key first. You are always humming the same song to yourself, and you are always dressed so sexily. I especially like that purple dress; it makes your lovely breasts look great.”My cheeks were so bright red, I didn’t even know what else to say back to him. I felt so sexy now. "And I must say, I love this dress on you.” He paused, then added; “But for me to give you a proper Christmas Eve gift, you will have to lose it.“"You want me to strip?” I smiled. I was hoping he was serious, because my clothes were begging to come off. ‘Thank you God, for sending me this sexy horny man!'“Yes! Have another glass of wine, if you’d like. But I want you to strip, and then walk right into my bedroom over there.”John is inviting me to his bedroom! I was nervous, but even more so, I was terribly craving cock, his cock. With alcohol running through my veins, and 'bold’ becoming my new middle name.I stood facing John. Then I stepped up on his wooden coffee table. Still looking him in the eyes with lust, I pulled the halter tie from the back of my neck. I was swaying to an imaginary base rift, as I held a tie string in each hand.My shoulders pulsed alternately, which caused my tits to swing against my gold bodice. Now my nipples were erect and protruding. I leaned over toward John as my straps released. Still swaying and twerking to my imaginary music, I reached behind to unzip the low-back of the dress; all the while entertaining him with my pendulous tits.Then I placed a hand on each hip, as I stood back upright. I turned in several steps as I rocked my curvy ass to him, Then I slowly slid each hand down my hips, the thin dress descending with my hands. Before releasing, I looked over my shoulder, to catch his reaction. His eyes clearly conveyed; ‘Keep going'; so I did. I was being a tease, and he was into it.The garment dropped to my stilettos. I stepped out of my gold cocktail dress, leaving only my black lacy G-string and my high heels.Suddenly my rhythm stopped. I stood with my ass to him. I stepped my legs apart just enough to let my cunny make an appearance. In dramatic silence I slowly slid the waistband of the G-string down, guiding it continuously to my ankles. I caught his delightful lust, as I smiled seductively, from between my spread legs.I stepped a leg out of the G-string and pivoted back facing him. Then I raised my other foot, with the lacy garment clinging to my toes. I swiftly grabbed the skimpy thing and in one fluid motion I stretched it back with my other hand, and shot the black lacy thing against his chest.Now in front of him, I stood completely naked; like I was almost every night on the other side of that wall. Yes, I had practiced this routine; often to the rhythm of his classical guitar selections.“Fucking hell; Come here, my pretty little virgin. I want to show you something.” He held out a hand and I grabbed it while placing my other hand on his shoulder. I collected my items and removed my heels, then placed them all on the chair.I followed him into his bedroom, where it was dark and mysterious. I sat naked on the corner of his bed, next to a corner bedpost. With lusty anticipation, I watched him as he pulled a big black box from underneath his bed. He pulled out a box of several candles. Silently he set them around the room, as he lit each of them.Also in the box, he pulled out an interesting rope contraption that he fastened to the four corners of the bed. Then John laid a firm wedge cushion near the head of the bed. When he padded his hand on it, he said; “Ly down, dirty girl. I want to show you things that will blow your mind.”I went up to the middle of his bed and laid down on the wedge cushion. My shoulders and head were now slightly elevated, to watch as he bound my ankles and wrists to the bed. The wide bands were held by Velcro, and each attached to a shiny black rope.I was now exposed for him, and vulnerable. With nowhere to go, and no idea about what would happen next. For all I know, he could chop me up to a million pieces. But I had a feeling that he was being as bold as I was being, tonight. It turned me on, to be this way with a handsome man I barely knew.From the look in his eyes, my naked body looked delicious; stretched out in the candlelight. My nipples peaked upward, begging to be touched, from atop the summits of my 34D breasts. Each curve of my classically soft and feminine figure; was highlighted and exposed.I could see little goosebumps rising up all over me. John disappeared from the room for a minute, but returned with the bottle of wine in his hand, and with no clothes on. But now he had a red ribbon, tied in a bow, around his swaying hard cock. I wanted to pounce, but I was tied up.Seeing his beautiful cock alive and ready, sent jolts of sexual energy down my body. Oh Gawd! I wanted to jump off that bed and go for his cock right away. But, no matter what I did, I could not free myself. With the bottle of wine in hand, he crawled onto the bed kneeling between my spread thighs. "You are such a beautiful girl. Damn, I think you are meant to be on my bed, nightly; so I can just look at you, and admire you.“ He looked down at me with a look that I had never seen before. I was ready to have fun with him, our great sexy holiday secret tryst.He tilted the bottle of sweet white wine right over my lips, for me to taste. The small trickle splashed over my lips as I opened my mouth to let some in.The wine tasted too good, I had to lick my lips to get every bit of it.Next, he dripped some onto my stiff nipples. We watched the wine roll down over my swollen breasts and pool at the side of my body. The wine looked so good, rolling around on my goose-pimpled tits. The wine also ran into the valley between my tits, then down my torso.If I could, I would have licked it from myself. But I really wanted him to lick me. Down my belly and into my belly button the wine rolled. "Do you like that?” He grinned.“Yes,” I said, trying to raise my body up to touch his. I wanted our skins to make contact, but he was teasing me and making me wet in more than one way. He put the bottle between my legs and rubbed the cool glass container against my moist pussy. I grinded my pussy lips against the wine, enjoying contact while I had it. When he was done teasing me like that, He took a last drink, leaving just an ounce behind. Then he poured that last bit of wine down my sweet cunny slit and all over my furry mound. Now the bottle was empty, and all that was left to taste, was me. "Taste me;“ I invited him. I was on the verge of begging for his touch. But I didn’t have to beg because his lips met my nipple. He didn’t play around. He went straight for the hard suck, like he was reading my horny mind. I moaned loudly, arching my chest toward his face. When he released my nipple from his hard suck, I could see the trail of saliva from his lips to the tip of my nipple.He treated my other nipple just the same, sucking harder, and harder, encouraged by my positive reaction.My tits wanted more of him, but he pulled away; and to my surprise, started to slap my tits one after the other. From the outer sides, his alternating slaps sent the one hefty tit bouncing into the other, in a chain reaction.To watch them jerk and jiggle was fascinating him. My nipples seemed to be growing even bigger, and more sensitive to his tongue, and hard suction. I wondered if they tasted like the sweet white wine. "Are you ready for your present?” he asked.I looked down at his cock as he unwrapped the big red ribbon; and let it fall on my mound. My mouth was wide open, already anticipating being orally filled by his thick and long cock. It was the most beautiful cock that I had ever seen. Alright, so I haven't actually seen many erect cocks, in person. But his far surpassed my embellished fantasies. He gave me a closer look at his cock, as he straddled further up, on top of me. With his dick just centimeters away from my lips; he stroked himself and showed me the precum already seeping from his delicious head.“You know, darling; My ancestors celebrated the holidays with a big log, A Yule, log, they called it. A thick log that was slowly fed into the hearth, where it burned several night, until the new year.“ John slowly pulled the foreskin tightly back, and his shiny phallus reflected the lamplight. “The Yule, log was a warm treat to make the home a cozy place, and never failed to meet the need.” He said.John rubbed his cock all over my face, making me wet with his precum. I reached out my tongue to lick him but he withdrew teasingly. “Have you been a good girl, this year, Mindy?”“A very good girl,” I replied.He let his cock slap my cheeks, getting closer and closer to my mouth. Once he was close enough, I grabbed his cock with my lips and held onto him. He let out an initial moan as I welcomed in his fullness into my hungry mouth. His cock was getting more slippery by the second. Tantalizingly sliding in and out of my wet oral hole. As my lips clamped him in place, my tongue massaged his frenulum, just under the tip and along the ridge of his glans crown.It had been too long since I sucked a cock. Yes, I was a virgin, but I had the pleasure of sucking teen cock, a couple of times before. At a high school cast party, after the last
A lonely damsel gets a chance at neighbor's Christmas ‘Yule, Log'.Based on a post by virgin_sexpert. Listen to the ►Podcast at Steamy Stories.On Christmas Eve, I should have been out spending time with family or friends, but instead, I was in my sparsely-filled apartment, with a wine glass in my hand; all dressed up but nowhere to go. I put on my gold sequin mini dress thinking that I could maybe go out to a club.But when the time came, I wasn’t really feeling it. I had just moved to a new city; far from my family and friends; and although I had enjoyed the freedom of walking around in the nude whenever I wanted, it was getting a bit lonely. I never pictured myself in my early twenties and still single. All of my friends were either married, engaged, or dating. I was totally lagging behind. I was hornier than I had ever been in my life.In college I could barely concentrate on class and I never took notes because I was always thinking and developing some sexual fantasy in my head that took my full attention. I go by ‘Mindy'. My parents named me Melinda, but I hate that name. I hate a lot of the things associated with high school. I was a wierdo. Then in college, I was a nerd.At work in the library, I would have to take frequent breaks to my office where I would unwind to a few dirty pages of a dirty novel. Sex was on my mind, way too much. Every man that I would see throughout my day, became the leading male in my latest fantasy. I must have been the horniest virgin who ever lived! But no one ever knew.I deliberately moved to a new city, just so I could start over. I changed my wardrobe and my hair style. But I had a very hard time changing my inner self.I could have spent another night with my oiled up hand, or the new vibrator that I ordered online. Or I could have been a little kinkier and did some anal play with my handy-dandy pink ass plug, but I wanted the real thing, damnit! I went on the pill, to make sex safer for my career plans. It grew my tits from a C cup to a D. And it also kicked up my libido. The holiday season really heightened my horniness, but it also heightened my loneliness. I wanted a man so bad. I wanted to hear a knock at my door, then open it and see a naked man on the other side, tied up with a big red ribbon tied in a bow, sporting an 8 inch stiff cock, just for me.But I guess that was all just fantasy. When would my fantasies come to pass? Aren’t I allowed to get at least one of them?No matter how hard I wished and wanted something, it would never come to pass, so I decided to get up and go to a night club, downtown. Nothing ever came out of these things, but maybe tonight there would be some holiday magic working in my favor. Or maybe only losers would be desperate enough to be clubbing on Christmas Eve. But I was lusty, lonely, and stir-crazy.When I opened the door to my 4th floor hallway, my neighbor was just coming home. His door and mine were near each other. The hallway turned perpendicular right between our entries. Our two apartments were at the northeast corner of the 4th floor of the West building.“Hey, how are you, Mindy?” he asked. His name was John. He was older than me by perhaps some years, and he was way out of my league. Oh, he was always very cordial to me, but it always seemed out of pity. John is a tall and comes from Scandinavian stock. His mailbox, in the foyer; says “J. Nelson”.I bet tonight his beautiful girlfriend would be coming over, maybe in sexy lingerie; and they would spend the evening making love, talking, and drinking wine.“Hi, John. I'm Good! and you?” I asked back with a flirty smile.He looked so handsome, with his all-black ensemble, and red silk tie. I couldn’t help but smile goofily, in the face of this great looking man. I didn’t know what he did for a living, but every night I could hear him playing his acoustic guitar. I laid in bed with my hands in my panties; pretending he was serenading me. But of course he would never know that.“Yeah, I'm Fine. Merry Christmas! Where are you heading out to?” I could feel his stare on me, and it was making me quite bashful and self-conscious. I've been working so hard to keep eye contact with people.I knew I looked great in my form-fitting dress. It highlighted my warm olive Italian skin, long slim legs, deep red full lips, and dark wavy hair. Okay, I'm keeping focused on John's gorgeous eyes.“Oh, I think I’ll get go to a dinner club, or something.” Then I sighed; “I am spending the holidays alone.”“Oh, Me too!” He started.I was surprised at his answer, and I almost didn’t believe him. How could someone this handsome be alone?Then he shocked me; “Do you maybe want to spend it alone together? I just stole some nice wine from my company holiday party? I was going to come home and drink alone. But, you know; it’s really not good to drink alone.” He winked and added; “Please, Mindy; Skip the bar tonight and come in.” He was opening the door and gesturing for me to come in. I followed him in without a word. I had only dreamed about ever going in there. It was better than I had imagined! There was lots of navy, platinum, and teak wood furnishings. His home kinda smelled of leather and a subtle hint of vanilla.We sat in the elegant living room. I was offered his wingback arm chair, adjacent the leather sofa. When he situated himself, he first started out apologizing to me for being such an aloof neighbor. He said he sort of developed this bad habit when his previous neighbors were rude. I forgave him, as long as he promised never to stop being friendly again.We sat drinking his sweet white wine. He had lots of questions to ask me, in the matters of my life, job, and interests.I told him that I was a teen freak, then a college nerd. I love literature to a fault. I'm even into comic book superheroes, collecting replica Lightsabers, reading classic novels, and watching way too much Netflix. I told him that I used to be a shy kid with ADHD, but it leveled out during my college years.I seemed very lame to myself, saying those things out loud. I revealed that I was just recently liberated from the thick eyeglasses of my childhood, by a successful laser eye surgery. “Most people didn't even recognize me without the horrible glasses.” But I added that it's probably all for the better, as I would rather build new friendships.“So,” I asked him; “What type of things are you into?”“Lots of things, gourmet cooking, chess, running, watching way too much Hulu, playing the guitar,” He sipped a bit more wine, then added; “sketching, and tying up sexy women, to play with their nipples and tease their clits. ” I nearly choked on the wine that was almost down my throat. Suddenly my body temperature rose at least 10 degrees, and my hands began to tremble.He looked at me, straight into my big doe-like brown eyes. “Do you want to know what else I am into?”I tilted my head, as if I were under a spell.“Beautiful, shy women, like you; who don’t know how sexy they are. A woman who gets wet when a man looks her deep in the eyes, and tells her that.” His voice went deep as he slowly added; “I want to fuck every hole you have, and make you cum, again and again.“I was flushed and trembling, when he asked; “So, I ask again, my dear; what are you into?” He took the glass from my trembling hand and took my hand into his, and laid a sweet kiss on it.With a trembling voice I began: “I really like to write erotica, especially at night when I am listening to you play your guitar. I like to close my eyes and wish that someone was touching me, whispering how much they want to make love to me; ” I closed my eyes and took myself to my inner thoughts. My eyes watered at his sultry words. I was being seduced for the first time in my life!I could feel him getting closer to me, his lip brushed against my ear. “I really like this;” I said as I felt the heat of his breathing, on my neck.“You are your own kind of beautiful, Mindy.” He told me.I opened my eyes, hoping that this wasn’t just another dream. In the back of my mind I already started to ask myself the ‘why’ and 'how’ questions, but why ruin a sexy moment? I was completely flattered and could not hide my obvious turned on state. Already I could feel the wetness between my legs.“Am I making you uncomfortable?” John grinned.My smile widened. “Honestly, You are making me wet,” I laughed. I was never that frank about sex. But then again, I never really had a chance to be.“Do you always do this to women you invite inside.” I asked, with keen interest and looking him in the eyes.“Have there been women in here that I'm unaware of?” John returned my question.I had to challenge my presumption. No, I honestly hadn't seen him bring a date to his place. “I'm sorry, John. No, I haven't any reason to accuse you of being a player. I just assumed you'd have women throwing themselves at you.”“Ha!” he laughed. “No, I am just in the Christmas spirit, I guess. It’s the season for giving. I find myself in solitary circumstance, and reflecting on the need to appreciate the opportunities I haven't availed myself to. Start treating people better. Especially kind neighbors whom I should be kinder to. And I want to give you something. Something even your wildest virgin fantasies can’t imagine.”“Now, how did you know I was a virgin?” I felt more exposed than ever.“I didn’t. But, now I know for sure,” he laughed.I blushed, but his laugh made it easier for me to relax and be vulnerable. Oh he was even sexier when he laughed.“I know you probably think that no one notices you, but I notice you.” John wanted to build up my self-esteem. “I see you coming home, and you nearly always pull out the wrong door key first. You are always humming the same song to yourself, and you are always dressed so sexily. I especially like that purple dress; it makes your lovely breasts look great.”My cheeks were so bright red, I didn’t even know what else to say back to him. I felt so sexy now. "And I must say, I love this dress on you.” He paused, then added; “But for me to give you a proper Christmas Eve gift, you will have to lose it.“"You want me to strip?” I smiled. I was hoping he was serious, because my clothes were begging to come off. ‘Thank you God, for sending me this sexy horny man!'“Yes! Have another glass of wine, if you’d like. But I want you to strip, and then walk right into my bedroom over there.”John is inviting me to his bedroom! I was nervous, but even more so, I was terribly craving cock, his cock. With alcohol running through my veins, and 'bold’ becoming my new middle name.I stood facing John. Then I stepped up on his wooden coffee table. Still looking him in the eyes with lust, I pulled the halter tie from the back of my neck. I was swaying to an imaginary base rift, as I held a tie string in each hand.My shoulders pulsed alternately, which caused my tits to swing against my gold bodice. Now my nipples were erect and protruding. I leaned over toward John as my straps released. Still swaying and twerking to my imaginary music, I reached behind to unzip the low-back of the dress; all the while entertaining him with my pendulous tits.Then I placed a hand on each hip, as I stood back upright. I turned in several steps as I rocked my curvy ass to him, Then I slowly slid each hand down my hips, the thin dress descending with my hands. Before releasing, I looked over my shoulder, to catch his reaction. His eyes clearly conveyed; ‘Keep going'; so I did. I was being a tease, and he was into it.The garment dropped to my stilettos. I stepped out of my gold cocktail dress, leaving only my black lacy G-string and my high heels.Suddenly my rhythm stopped. I stood with my ass to him. I stepped my legs apart just enough to let my cunny make an appearance. In dramatic silence I slowly slid the waistband of the G-string down, guiding it continuously to my ankles. I caught his delightful lust, as I smiled seductively, from between my spread legs.I stepped a leg out of the G-string and pivoted back facing him. Then I raised my other foot, with the lacy garment clinging to my toes. I swiftly grabbed the skimpy thing and in one fluid motion I stretched it back with my other hand, and shot the black lacy thing against his chest.Now in front of him, I stood completely naked; like I was almost every night on the other side of that wall. Yes, I had practiced this routine; often to the rhythm of his classical guitar selections.“Fucking hell; Come here, my pretty little virgin. I want to show you something.” He held out a hand and I grabbed it while placing my other hand on his shoulder. I collected my items and removed my heels, then placed them all on the chair.I followed him into his bedroom, where it was dark and mysterious. I sat naked on the corner of his bed, next to a corner bedpost. With lusty anticipation, I watched him as he pulled a big black box from underneath his bed. He pulled out a box of several candles. Silently he set them around the room, as he lit each of them.Also in the box, he pulled out an interesting rope contraption that he fastened to the four corners of the bed. Then John laid a firm wedge cushion near the head of the bed. When he padded his hand on it, he said; “Ly down, dirty girl. I want to show you things that will blow your mind.”I went up to the middle of his bed and laid down on the wedge cushion. My shoulders and head were now slightly elevated, to watch as he bound my ankles and wrists to the bed. The wide bands were held by Velcro, and each attached to a shiny black rope.I was now exposed for him, and vulnerable. With nowhere to go, and no idea about what would happen next. For all I know, he could chop me up to a million pieces. But I had a feeling that he was being as bold as I was being, tonight. It turned me on, to be this way with a handsome man I barely knew.From the look in his eyes, my naked body looked delicious; stretched out in the candlelight. My nipples peaked upward, begging to be touched, from atop the summits of my 34D breasts. Each curve of my classically soft and feminine figure; was highlighted and exposed.I could see little goosebumps rising up all over me. John disappeared from the room for a minute, but returned with the bottle of wine in his hand, and with no clothes on. But now he had a red ribbon, tied in a bow, around his swaying hard cock. I wanted to pounce, but I was tied up.Seeing his beautiful cock alive and ready, sent jolts of sexual energy down my body. Oh Gawd! I wanted to jump off that bed and go for his cock right away. But, no matter what I did, I could not free myself. With the bottle of wine in hand, he crawled onto the bed kneeling between my spread thighs. "You are such a beautiful girl. Damn, I think you are meant to be on my bed, nightly; so I can just look at you, and admire you.“ He looked down at me with a look that I had never seen before. I was ready to have fun with him, our great sexy holiday secret tryst.He tilted the bottle of sweet white wine right over my lips, for me to taste. The small trickle splashed over my lips as I opened my mouth to let some in.The wine tasted too good, I had to lick my lips to get every bit of it.Next, he dripped some onto my stiff nipples. We watched the wine roll down over my swollen breasts and pool at the side of my body. The wine looked so good, rolling around on my goose-pimpled tits. The wine also ran into the valley between my tits, then down my torso.If I could, I would have licked it from myself. But I really wanted him to lick me. Down my belly and into my belly button the wine rolled. "Do you like that?” He grinned.“Yes,” I said, trying to raise my body up to touch his. I wanted our skins to make contact, but he was teasing me and making me wet in more than one way. He put the bottle between my legs and rubbed the cool glass container against my moist pussy. I grinded my pussy lips against the wine, enjoying contact while I had it. When he was done teasing me like that, He took a last drink, leaving just an ounce behind. Then he poured that last bit of wine down my sweet cunny slit and all over my furry mound. Now the bottle was empty, and all that was left to taste, was me. "Taste me;“ I invited him. I was on the verge of begging for his touch. But I didn’t have to beg because his lips met my nipple. He didn’t play around. He went straight for the hard suck, like he was reading my horny mind. I moaned loudly, arching my chest toward his face. When he released my nipple from his hard suck, I could see the trail of saliva from his lips to the tip of my nipple.He treated my other nipple just the same, sucking harder, and harder, encouraged by my positive reaction.My tits wanted more of him, but he pulled away; and to my surprise, started to slap my tits one after the other. From the outer sides, his alternating slaps sent the one hefty tit bouncing into the other, in a chain reaction.To watch them jerk and jiggle was fascinating him. My nipples seemed to be growing even bigger, and more sensitive to his tongue, and hard suction. I wondered if they tasted like the sweet white wine. "Are you ready for your present?” he asked.I looked down at his cock as he unwrapped the big red ribbon; and let it fall on my mound. My mouth was wide open, already anticipating being orally filled by his thick and long cock. It was the most beautiful cock that I had ever seen. Alright, so I haven't actually seen many erect cocks, in person. But his far surpassed my embellished fantasies. He gave me a closer look at his cock, as he straddled further up, on top of me. With his dick just centimeters away from my lips; he stroked himself and showed me the precum already seeping from his delicious head.“You know, darling; My ancestors celebrated the holidays with a big log, A Yule, log, they called it. A thick log that was slowly fed into the hearth, where it burned several night, until the new year.“ John slowly pulled the foreskin tightly back, and his shiny phallus reflected the lamplight. “The Yule, log was a warm treat to make the home a cozy place, and never failed to meet the need.” He said.John rubbed his cock all over my face, making me wet with his precum. I reached out my tongue to lick him but he withdrew teasingly. “Have you been a good girl, this year, Mindy?”“A very good girl,” I replied.He let his cock slap my cheeks, getting closer and closer to my mouth. Once he was close enough, I grabbed his cock with my lips and held onto him. He let out an initial moan as I welcomed in his fullness into my hungry mouth. His cock was getting more slippery by the second. Tantalizingly sliding in and out of my wet oral hole. As my lips clamped him in place, my tongue massaged his frenulum, just under the tip and along the ridge of his glans crown.It had been too long since I sucked a cock. Yes, I was a virgin, but I had the pleasure of sucking teen cock, a couple of times before. At a high school cast party, after the last
A lonely damsel gets a chance at neighbor's Christmas ‘Yule, Log'.Based on a post by virgin_sexpert. Listen to the ►Podcast at Steamy Stories.On Christmas Eve, I should have been out spending time with family or friends, but instead, I was in my sparsely-filled apartment, with a wine glass in my hand; all dressed up but nowhere to go. I put on my gold sequin mini dress thinking that I could maybe go out to a club.But when the time came, I wasn’t really feeling it. I had just moved to a new city; far from my family and friends; and although I had enjoyed the freedom of walking around in the nude whenever I wanted, it was getting a bit lonely. I never pictured myself in my early twenties and still single. All of my friends were either married, engaged, or dating. I was totally lagging behind. I was hornier than I had ever been in my life.In college I could barely concentrate on class and I never took notes because I was always thinking and developing some sexual fantasy in my head that took my full attention. I go by ‘Mindy'. My parents named me Melinda, but I hate that name. I hate a lot of the things associated with high school. I was a wierdo. Then in college, I was a nerd.At work in the library, I would have to take frequent breaks to my office where I would unwind to a few dirty pages of a dirty novel. Sex was on my mind, way too much. Every man that I would see throughout my day, became the leading male in my latest fantasy. I must have been the horniest virgin who ever lived! But no one ever knew.I deliberately moved to a new city, just so I could start over. I changed my wardrobe and my hair style. But I had a very hard time changing my inner self.I could have spent another night with my oiled up hand, or the new vibrator that I ordered online. Or I could have been a little kinkier and did some anal play with my handy-dandy pink ass plug, but I wanted the real thing, damnit! I went on the pill, to make sex safer for my career plans. It grew my tits from a C cup to a D. And it also kicked up my libido. The holiday season really heightened my horniness, but it also heightened my loneliness. I wanted a man so bad. I wanted to hear a knock at my door, then open it and see a naked man on the other side, tied up with a big red ribbon tied in a bow, sporting an 8 inch stiff cock, just for me.But I guess that was all just fantasy. When would my fantasies come to pass? Aren’t I allowed to get at least one of them?No matter how hard I wished and wanted something, it would never come to pass, so I decided to get up and go to a night club, downtown. Nothing ever came out of these things, but maybe tonight there would be some holiday magic working in my favor. Or maybe only losers would be desperate enough to be clubbing on Christmas Eve. But I was lusty, lonely, and stir-crazy.When I opened the door to my 4th floor hallway, my neighbor was just coming home. His door and mine were near each other. The hallway turned perpendicular right between our entries. Our two apartments were at the northeast corner of the 4th floor of the West building.“Hey, how are you, Mindy?” he asked. His name was John. He was older than me by perhaps some years, and he was way out of my league. Oh, he was always very cordial to me, but it always seemed out of pity. John is a tall and comes from Scandinavian stock. His mailbox, in the foyer; says “J. Nelson”.I bet tonight his beautiful girlfriend would be coming over, maybe in sexy lingerie; and they would spend the evening making love, talking, and drinking wine.“Hi, John. I'm Good! and you?” I asked back with a flirty smile.He looked so handsome, with his all-black ensemble, and red silk tie. I couldn’t help but smile goofily, in the face of this great looking man. I didn’t know what he did for a living, but every night I could hear him playing his acoustic guitar. I laid in bed with my hands in my panties; pretending he was serenading me. But of course he would never know that.“Yeah, I'm Fine. Merry Christmas! Where are you heading out to?” I could feel his stare on me, and it was making me quite bashful and self-conscious. I've been working so hard to keep eye contact with people.I knew I looked great in my form-fitting dress. It highlighted my warm olive Italian skin, long slim legs, deep red full lips, and dark wavy hair. Okay, I'm keeping focused on John's gorgeous eyes.“Oh, I think I’ll get go to a dinner club, or something.” Then I sighed; “I am spending the holidays alone.”“Oh, Me too!” He started.I was surprised at his answer, and I almost didn’t believe him. How could someone this handsome be alone?Then he shocked me; “Do you maybe want to spend it alone together? I just stole some nice wine from my company holiday party? I was going to come home and drink alone. But, you know; it’s really not good to drink alone.” He winked and added; “Please, Mindy; Skip the bar tonight and come in.” He was opening the door and gesturing for me to come in. I followed him in without a word. I had only dreamed about ever going in there. It was better than I had imagined! There was lots of navy, platinum, and teak wood furnishings. His home kinda smelled of leather and a subtle hint of vanilla.We sat in the elegant living room. I was offered his wingback arm chair, adjacent the leather sofa. When he situated himself, he first started out apologizing to me for being such an aloof neighbor. He said he sort of developed this bad habit when his previous neighbors were rude. I forgave him, as long as he promised never to stop being friendly again.We sat drinking his sweet white wine. He had lots of questions to ask me, in the matters of my life, job, and interests.I told him that I was a teen freak, then a college nerd. I love literature to a fault. I'm even into comic book superheroes, collecting replica Lightsabers, reading classic novels, and watching way too much Netflix. I told him that I used to be a shy kid with ADHD, but it leveled out during my college years.I seemed very lame to myself, saying those things out loud. I revealed that I was just recently liberated from the thick eyeglasses of my childhood, by a successful laser eye surgery. “Most people didn't even recognize me without the horrible glasses.” But I added that it's probably all for the better, as I would rather build new friendships.“So,” I asked him; “What type of things are you into?”“Lots of things, gourmet cooking, chess, running, watching way too much Hulu, playing the guitar,” He sipped a bit more wine, then added; “sketching, and tying up sexy women, to play with their nipples and tease their clits. ” I nearly choked on the wine that was almost down my throat. Suddenly my body temperature rose at least 10 degrees, and my hands began to tremble.He looked at me, straight into my big doe-like brown eyes. “Do you want to know what else I am into?”I tilted my head, as if I were under a spell.“Beautiful, shy women, like you; who don’t know how sexy they are. A woman who gets wet when a man looks her deep in the eyes, and tells her that.” His voice went deep as he slowly added; “I want to fuck every hole you have, and make you cum, again and again.“I was flushed and trembling, when he asked; “So, I ask again, my dear; what are you into?” He took the glass from my trembling hand and took my hand into his, and laid a sweet kiss on it.With a trembling voice I began: “I really like to write erotica, especially at night when I am listening to you play your guitar. I like to close my eyes and wish that someone was touching me, whispering how much they want to make love to me; ” I closed my eyes and took myself to my inner thoughts. My eyes watered at his sultry words. I was being seduced for the first time in my life!I could feel him getting closer to me, his lip brushed against my ear. “I really like this;” I said as I felt the heat of his breathing, on my neck.“You are your own kind of beautiful, Mindy.” He told me.I opened my eyes, hoping that this wasn’t just another dream. In the back of my mind I already started to ask myself the ‘why’ and 'how’ questions, but why ruin a sexy moment? I was completely flattered and could not hide my obvious turned on state. Already I could feel the wetness between my legs.“Am I making you uncomfortable?” John grinned.My smile widened. “Honestly, You are making me wet,” I laughed. I was never that frank about sex. But then again, I never really had a chance to be.“Do you always do this to women you invite inside.” I asked, with keen interest and looking him in the eyes.“Have there been women in here that I'm unaware of?” John returned my question.I had to challenge my presumption. No, I honestly hadn't seen him bring a date to his place. “I'm sorry, John. No, I haven't any reason to accuse you of being a player. I just assumed you'd have women throwing themselves at you.”“Ha!” he laughed. “No, I am just in the Christmas spirit, I guess. It’s the season for giving. I find myself in solitary circumstance, and reflecting on the need to appreciate the opportunities I haven't availed myself to. Start treating people better. Especially kind neighbors whom I should be kinder to. And I want to give you something. Something even your wildest virgin fantasies can’t imagine.”“Now, how did you know I was a virgin?” I felt more exposed than ever.“I didn’t. But, now I know for sure,” he laughed.I blushed, but his laugh made it easier for me to relax and be vulnerable. Oh he was even sexier when he laughed.“I know you probably think that no one notices you, but I notice you.” John wanted to build up my self-esteem. “I see you coming home, and you nearly always pull out the wrong door key first. You are always humming the same song to yourself, and you are always dressed so sexily. I especially like that purple dress; it makes your lovely breasts look great.”My cheeks were so bright red, I didn’t even know what else to say back to him. I felt so sexy now. "And I must say, I love this dress on you.” He paused, then added; “But for me to give you a proper Christmas Eve gift, you will have to lose it.“"You want me to strip?” I smiled. I was hoping he was serious, because my clothes were begging to come off. ‘Thank you God, for sending me this sexy horny man!'“Yes! Have another glass of wine, if you’d like. But I want you to strip, and then walk right into my bedroom over there.”John is inviting me to his bedroom! I was nervous, but even more so, I was terribly craving cock, his cock. With alcohol running through my veins, and 'bold’ becoming my new middle name.I stood facing John. Then I stepped up on his wooden coffee table. Still looking him in the eyes with lust, I pulled the halter tie from the back of my neck. I was swaying to an imaginary base rift, as I held a tie string in each hand.My shoulders pulsed alternately, which caused my tits to swing against my gold bodice. Now my nipples were erect and protruding. I leaned over toward John as my straps released. Still swaying and twerking to my imaginary music, I reached behind to unzip the low-back of the dress; all the while entertaining him with my pendulous tits.Then I placed a hand on each hip, as I stood back upright. I turned in several steps as I rocked my curvy ass to him, Then I slowly slid each hand down my hips, the thin dress descending with my hands. Before releasing, I looked over my shoulder, to catch his reaction. His eyes clearly conveyed; ‘Keep going'; so I did. I was being a tease, and he was into it.The garment dropped to my stilettos. I stepped out of my gold cocktail dress, leaving only my black lacy G-string and my high heels.Suddenly my rhythm stopped. I stood with my ass to him. I stepped my legs apart just enough to let my cunny make an appearance. In dramatic silence I slowly slid the waistband of the G-string down, guiding it continuously to my ankles. I caught his delightful lust, as I smiled seductively, from between my spread legs.I stepped a leg out of the G-string and pivoted back facing him. Then I raised my other foot, with the lacy garment clinging to my toes. I swiftly grabbed the skimpy thing and in one fluid motion I stretched it back with my other hand, and shot the black lacy thing against his chest.Now in front of him, I stood completely naked; like I was almost every night on the other side of that wall. Yes, I had practiced this routine; often to the rhythm of his classical guitar selections.“Fucking hell; Come here, my pretty little virgin. I want to show you something.” He held out a hand and I grabbed it while placing my other hand on his shoulder. I collected my items and removed my heels, then placed them all on the chair.I followed him into his bedroom, where it was dark and mysterious. I sat naked on the corner of his bed, next to a corner bedpost. With lusty anticipation, I watched him as he pulled a big black box from underneath his bed. He pulled out a box of several candles. Silently he set them around the room, as he lit each of them.Also in the box, he pulled out an interesting rope contraption that he fastened to the four corners of the bed. Then John laid a firm wedge cushion near the head of the bed. When he padded his hand on it, he said; “Ly down, dirty girl. I want to show you things that will blow your mind.”I went up to the middle of his bed and laid down on the wedge cushion. My shoulders and head were now slightly elevated, to watch as he bound my ankles and wrists to the bed. The wide bands were held by Velcro, and each attached to a shiny black rope.I was now exposed for him, and vulnerable. With nowhere to go, and no idea about what would happen next. For all I know, he could chop me up to a million pieces. But I had a feeling that he was being as bold as I was being, tonight. It turned me on, to be this way with a handsome man I barely knew.From the look in his eyes, my naked body looked delicious; stretched out in the candlelight. My nipples peaked upward, begging to be touched, from atop the summits of my 34D breasts. Each curve of my classically soft and feminine figure; was highlighted and exposed.I could see little goosebumps rising up all over me. John disappeared from the room for a minute, but returned with the bottle of wine in his hand, and with no clothes on. But now he had a red ribbon, tied in a bow, around his swaying hard cock. I wanted to pounce, but I was tied up.Seeing his beautiful cock alive and ready, sent jolts of sexual energy down my body. Oh Gawd! I wanted to jump off that bed and go for his cock right away. But, no matter what I did, I could not free myself. With the bottle of wine in hand, he crawled onto the bed kneeling between my spread thighs. "You are such a beautiful girl. Damn, I think you are meant to be on my bed, nightly; so I can just look at you, and admire you.“ He looked down at me with a look that I had never seen before. I was ready to have fun with him, our great sexy holiday secret tryst.He tilted the bottle of sweet white wine right over my lips, for me to taste. The small trickle splashed over my lips as I opened my mouth to let some in.The wine tasted too good, I had to lick my lips to get every bit of it.Next, he dripped some onto my stiff nipples. We watched the wine roll down over my swollen breasts and pool at the side of my body. The wine looked so good, rolling around on my goose-pimpled tits. The wine also ran into the valley between my tits, then down my torso.If I could, I would have licked it from myself. But I really wanted him to lick me. Down my belly and into my belly button the wine rolled. "Do you like that?” He grinned.“Yes,” I said, trying to raise my body up to touch his. I wanted our skins to make contact, but he was teasing me and making me wet in more than one way. He put the bottle between my legs and rubbed the cool glass container against my moist pussy. I grinded my pussy lips against the wine, enjoying contact while I had it. When he was done teasing me like that, He took a last drink, leaving just an ounce behind. Then he poured that last bit of wine down my sweet cunny slit and all over my furry mound. Now the bottle was empty, and all that was left to taste, was me. "Taste me;“ I invited him. I was on the verge of begging for his touch. But I didn’t have to beg because his lips met my nipple. He didn’t play around. He went straight for the hard suck, like he was reading my horny mind. I moaned loudly, arching my chest toward his face. When he released my nipple from his hard suck, I could see the trail of saliva from his lips to the tip of my nipple.He treated my other nipple just the same, sucking harder, and harder, encouraged by my positive reaction.My tits wanted more of him, but he pulled away; and to my surprise, started to slap my tits one after the other. From the outer sides, his alternating slaps sent the one hefty tit bouncing into the other, in a chain reaction.To watch them jerk and jiggle was fascinating him. My nipples seemed to be growing even bigger, and more sensitive to his tongue, and hard suction. I wondered if they tasted like the sweet white wine. "Are you ready for your present?” he asked.I looked down at his cock as he unwrapped the big red ribbon; and let it fall on my mound. My mouth was wide open, already anticipating being orally filled by his thick and long cock. It was the most beautiful cock that I had ever seen. Alright, so I haven't actually seen many erect cocks, in person. But his far surpassed my embellished fantasies. He gave me a closer look at his cock, as he straddled further up, on top of me. With his dick just centimeters away from my lips; he stroked himself and showed me the precum already seeping from his delicious head.“You know, darling; My ancestors celebrated the holidays with a big log, A Yule, log, they called it. A thick log that was slowly fed into the hearth, where it burned several night, until the new year.“ John slowly pulled the foreskin tightly back, and his shiny phallus reflected the lamplight. “The Yule, log was a warm treat to make the home a cozy place, and never failed to meet the need.” He said.John rubbed his cock all over my face, making me wet with his precum. I reached out my tongue to lick him but he withdrew teasingly. “Have you been a good girl, this year, Mindy?”“A very good girl,” I replied.He let his cock slap my cheeks, getting closer and closer to my mouth. Once he was close enough, I grabbed his cock with my lips and held onto him. He let out an initial moan as I welcomed in his fullness into my hungry mouth. His cock was getting more slippery by the second. Tantalizingly sliding in and out of my wet oral hole. As my lips clamped him in place, my tongue massaged his frenulum, just under the tip and along the ridge of his glans crown.It had been too long since I sucked a cock. Yes, I was a virgin, but I had the pleasure of sucking teen cock, a couple of times before. At a high school cast party, after the last
With the first WorldTour race of the season, The Tour Down Under, already done and dusted, we review the action in Australia plus other early-season racing and talking points from the week in professional cycling. Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie are joined by Rob Hatch, who was on the ground to see Jay Vine take his second TDU overall victory. After his masterclass with Vine on the Corkscrew climb early in the week, Jhonatan Narváez's crash threatened to derail UAE's race. Happily for them, Vine couldn't be shaken – not even by bushfires or a kangaroo running amok in the peloton. The other hot topic of the week was Jonas Vingegaard's crash on a training ride near Málaga, amid suggestions that he was trying to shake off an amateur who wanted to tag along. We ask whether cycling fans have a “stalking” problem – or whether it's the riders who need to change their attitude. EPISODE SPONSORSIndeedIf you are looking to hire someone for your company, maybe the best way isn't to search for a candidate but to match with Indeed. Go to indeed.com/cycle now to get a £100 sponsored job credit and get matched with the perfect candidate fast.BikmoThis episode of The Cycling Podcast is brought to you by Bikmo cycle insurance – because let's face it, things happen. Whether it's a crash landing, the heartbreak of a stolen bike, or the ultimate facepalm moment of reversing over your prized aero wheel, Bikmo has you covered. Flexible policies that you can cancel anytime, 50% off extra bikes in your household, protection for your kit, race entries, and even damage while travelling to your next epic ride – they've thought of it all. Protect your ride before it's too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered.NordVPNGet NordVPN two-year plan + four months extra ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tcp It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
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What is the crazy tape job, why didn't Jordan Chiles get the same score as last week on VT? We dig into lineup choices, judging inconsistencies, and the performances that actually mattered (not just the scores that flashed on screen). What does this result say about UCLA's trajectory? Where does Michigan State stand right now? And which moments raised bigger season-long questions? Then, for Club Gym Nerd members, we go fully behind the scenes — the context you don't get on TV, the conversations you can't have on the main feed, and the honest reactions that happen after the broadcast ends. If you like your gymnastics analysis sharp, opinionated, and paired with a cocktail (or mocktail), this episode is for you. Unlock the Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically. SUPPORT OUR WORK Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters YouTube The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources
I sometimes make jokes about getting the police department admin to sign off on things like training, gear and other expenses. It just so happens I know an admin that is a part of an impressive program. I sat down with my friend, Jesse, to gain a better understanding of how fundamental changes to law enforcement training are made. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP in the White House again, many of his supporters might be tempted to assume everything in Washington is going to be all right. That's just what his adversaries want you to think. In this episode, we discuss the Stay Awake America Tour, featuring guests Pastor Caspar McCloud (CasparMcCloudMusic.com), Renae' Truex (RenaeTruex.com), and Ohio Amy (StayAweakeAmerica.com). Our conversation revolves around the importance of continued engagement in our society by President Trump's Christian supporters. Ohio Amy shares her role in organizing the tour, emphasizing the need for local action to support national change, especially in light of upcoming midterm elections. We discuss the urgency of addressing various societal issues, including health, education, and political engagement, while also highlighting the power of music and community in fostering hope and empowerment among attendees. We also delve into the challenges faced by conservative voices in a politically charged environment, particularly in Nashville's music scene (Renae's home base). Our guests emphasize the importance of prayer and community support in combating the darkness they perceive in society. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in their local communities and to participate in the Stay Awake America events, reinforcing the message that every individual has a role to play in shaping the future of the nation. Follow us! X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbertTelegram: t.me/gilberthouseSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! The building has HVAC, a new floor, windows, insulation, ceiling fans, and an upgraded electrical system! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate. —— Download our free app! This brings all of our content directly to your smartphone or tablet. Best of all, we'll never get canceled from our own app! Links to the app stores for iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices are at www.GilbertHouse.org/app. Please join us each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 11–23, 2026 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. —— Special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store. Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (Spreaker.com/show/fringe-radio-network)!
Happy Bridgerton week! We're opening the vault and releasing our coverage of the first two episodes of Bridgerton season 2. Enjoy! To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast Listen to “Monster in the Mirror” by Tempest Edge: https://open.spotify.com/album/49AfIwOPPsmgYfz3p4uEAn?si=6ScIXxgWSpWQ8uFnhF62Mg
Ever notice how two dental practices can sit a mile apart, offer the same services, and charge similar fees, yet one stays booked out while the other struggles to fill chairs? The difference is rarely clinical skill. It is visibility. Most dentists still believe SEO lives on their website. Google does not agree. Today, the real fight for new patients happens inside your Google Business Profile. That is where rankings are decided, trust is built, and calls are generated. If your profile is treated like a digital Yellow Pages listing, you are already behind. The Biggest SEO Misconception In Dentistry A great-looking website does not equal growth. Many practices obsess over design elements, videos, and aesthetics while ignoring the engine that actually drives traffic. SEO is not about how polished your site looks. It is about whether Google understands who you are, what you do, and when to show you. There is also a growing belief that AI has made SEO obsolete. The opposite is true. SEO feeds AI. If your digital footprint is weak, AI-powered search will simply skip you. Strong SEO is no longer optional. It is the baseline for being discovered at all. Why Google Business Profiles Dominate Local Rankings Search for any dentist, orthodontist, or specialist in your area. What shows up first? The map pack. Google Business Profiles sit above traditional organic results, and only three practices make the cut. That scarcity is intentional. Google wants to surface what it believes are the best local options, fast. This matters even more now as Google begins layering AI directly into Business Profiles. Pricing prompts, service summaries, and conversational answers are already being tested in other industries. Dentistry is next. If you are not optimized where Google is investing its AI future, you will miss the next wave of patient discovery. Free Growth Session Google Business Profiles Are More Than A Directory Treating your profile like a static listing is a costly mistake. Google Business optimization works much like website SEO. Categories, services, descriptions, and photos act as ranking signals. If you want to be found for Invisalign, implants, or pediatric dentistry, those services must be intentionally built into your profile. Think of it this way. If your website never mentioned Invisalign, you would not expect to rank for it. The same logic applies inside Google Business. Practices that structure services, write optimized descriptions, and maintain fresh activity give Google clear signals about relevance. That clarity is rewarded with visibility. Review Velocity Is A Competitive Weapon Most dentists understand reviews matter. Fewer understand how they actually work. Google looks at more than total review count. It tracks history, consistency, and momentum. A practice earning steady reviews each month often outranks competitors with a larger but stagnant total. Reviews serve two roles. They are algorithmic trust signals and they are patient decision drivers. The practices winning here do not leave reviews to chance. They build internal systems, train staff to ask at the right moment, and treat reviews as a non-negotiable growth lever. Discipline beats hope every time. Free Growth Session Hyperlocal SEO Expands Your Reach Without New Locations Local SEO is no longer just city-based. It is neighborhood-based. Patients search from specific pockets of a city. Google responds by prioritizing proximity and relevance at a hyperlocal level. Practices that only optimize for one city limit their reach. By creating hyperlocal content, aligning website pages with nearby areas, and reinforcing those signals through Google Business and reviews, practices extend their visibility radius. Think of it as casting multiple lines instead of one. More hooks create more opportunities to be found. Ranking Is Only Step One. Conversion Is Where Growth Happens Ranking does not guarantee patients. Once you appear in the map pack, patients compare fast. Reviews, photos, branding, and credibility signals decide who gets the call. A practice with five reviews will lose clicks to one with five hundred. Grainy photos and thin websites erode trust. Strong branding, clear doctor credibility, and proof of experience convert attention into action. Google gets you seen. Trust gets you chosen. Free Growth Session Practical Takeaways Dentists Can Use Now Here is where to focus if you want results, not theory. Log into Google Business Insights monthly and review calls, clicks, and profile interactions Build a consistent internal review system with full team buy-in Optimize categories, services, and descriptions for high-value treatments Align website content and Google Business messaging so they reinforce each other Track real outcomes like calls and bookings, not just keyword positions Stop guessing. Start measuring what actually moves patients. The Bottom Line Google Business Profiles are no longer secondary assets. They are becoming AI-powered decision hubs for local search. Dentists who treat them as set-it-and-forget-it listings will fade. Those who optimize, monitor, and adapt will own their local market. Visibility creates opportunity. Execution creates growth. If you want to win, start where Google already is. Free Growth Session The post Local SEO for Dentists: The Strategy Everyone Gets Wrong appeared first on HIP Creative.
¡Hoy nos mojamos en el podcast!¿Es verdad que correr bajo la lluvia vale por dos? ¿De dónde ha salido esta frase. Es verdad que nosotros somos defensores de que cada uno haga lo que quiera y/o pueda.Pero si necesitas un extra de motivación para salir a correr con lluvia, ¡este es tu programa!¿De qué hemos hablado?00:00:00 - Introducción: Grabando bajo la lluvia en Madrid.00:02:21 - La batalla mental: Excusas y estrategias para vencer la pereza.00:06:55 - Trucos psicológicos: El "solo salgo a probar" y el alter ego negativo.00:10:44 - El valor de los objetivos a largo plazo y la constancia.00:16:10 - El desafío personal: Por qué nunca te arrepientes de salir.00:18:11 - Correr en el extranjero vs. Madrid: La importancia de la costumbre.00:21:21 - El remedio de Jesús (83 años): Zumo de limón y miel.00:23:54 - Entrenar con lluvia como preparación para el día de la carrera.00:26:48 - Logística y ropa: Qué vestir según la temperatura y el viento.00:30:32 - Importancia de la post-carrera: Mantener el calor y ropa seca.00:41:26 - ¿Cómo afecta la lluvia al rendimiento? Datos científicos y biomecánicos.00:49:13 - El peso del agua en el calzado y la pérdida de tracción.00:54:32 - Conclusiones: La victoria física y mental del "runner".
WorldTour racing is back with the Tour Down Under underway in Australia. The Cycling Podcast returns to recap the action from the first three stages and the latest news from the pro peloton.Daniel Friebe, Lionel Birnie, and our very own in-house professional cyclist Larry Warbasse discuss UAE Team Emirates' rip-roaring start to the year, as well as the predictions we didn't get from Larry last week. There is a detailed meditation on Larry's 14-year search for the perfect training formula—and the peloton's broader search for equilibrium in a sport that is increasingly data-obsessed, sometimes at the expense of mental and physical wellbeing.Derek Gee-West certainly experienced his share of emotional turmoil while attempting to change teams last autumn. We hear from Lidl-Trek's newest recruit on that saga and how close he thinks he can get to the likes of Pogačar and Vingegaard.Artwork photograph: UAE Team Emirates XRG / ph. SPRINTEPISODE SPONSORSIndeedIf you are looking to hire someone for your company, maybe the best way isn't to search for a candidate but to match with Indeed. Go to indeed.com/cycle now to get a £100 sponsored job credit and get matched with the perfect candidate fast.BikmoThis episode of The Cycling Podcast is brought to you by Bikmo cycle insurance – because let's face it, things happen. Whether it's a crash landing, the heartbreak of a stolen bike, or the ultimate facepalm moment of reversing over your prized aero wheel, Bikmo has you covered. Flexible policies that you can cancel anytime, 50% off extra bikes in your household, protection for your kit, race entries, and even damage while travelling to your next epic ride – they've thought of it all. Protect your ride before it's too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered.SailyIf you are travelling abroad and want to reduce or even eliminate roaming charges you need an eSim from Saily, brought to you by the creators of NordVPN. Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code cycling at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/cyclingFollow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
Gather around The Cycling Podcast Féminin crystal ball and try (and mostly likely fail) to take a look into the future of the 2026 road season. Yes it is that time of the year when we bring out our ‘bold' predictions for the racing ahead. This time the team are taking safety in numbers as Rose Manley is joined by a bumper number of co-hosts in Denny Gray, Rebecca Charlton and Jo Rowsell.Who will be tipped for success in the Classics? Which rider might be headed for a Giro-Tour double? Who is looking likely for a big bounceback? Before the team inevitably squabble over what is to come, they'll first be taking a look at how they fared with their predictions last year. But enough conjecture, the team will also be taking a close look at the first Women's World Tour race of the season, the Tour Down Under. There's plenty to talk about after Team UAE-ADQ squandered a three-versus-one advantage over Noemi Ruegg to grant the Swiss rider her second consecutive title at the race. Plus we discuss the recently announced UK Grand Depart for the Tour de France Femmes in 2027.Also on the agenda: the correct pronunciation of ‘Leeds', giving birth before Gent-Wevelgem and a cheese knife that will turn your family against you.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
The LoG are prepping for the upcoming fourth season of Bridgerton by breaking down the main couples of all four Bridgerton seasons. Simon & Daphne, Anthony & Kate, King George & Queen Charlotte and Colin & Penelope clash in a contest of who is the best duo. Chemistry is tested, needles are moved and steam rises as we crown a champion of Shondaland. To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast Listen to “Monster in the Mirror” by Tempest Edge: https://open.spotify.com/album/49AfIwOPPsmgYfz3p4uEAn?si=6ScIXxgWSpWQ8uFnhF62Mg
The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-twenty-fifth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by MAJ Amy Beatty, the Task Force Executive Officer Observer-Coach-Trainer from Task Force Sustainment (Division Sustainment Support Battalion / Light Support Battalion) on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guest is CPT Cody Kindle the S-4 Sustainment Planner for JRTC's Plans / Exercise Maneuver Control Task Force. This episode explores sustainment in Large-Scale Combat Operations by breaking down how logistics must be planned, synchronized, and executed to survive and enable maneuver in prolonged, high-tempo fights. A central focus is clarifying the roles of the brigade S4 and the SPO, emphasizing internal versus external sustainment responsibilities and how confusion between the two creates friction, duplicated effort, and missed requirements. The discussion repeatedly returns to the idea that sustainment success is not personality-driven but competency-driven, rooted in disciplined math, running estimates, and forecasting. Log stats are framed not as reports for awareness, but as tools to validate assumptions, detect deviations from forecasts, and drive timely decisions. The episode stresses that effective sustainment requires forecasting 72–96 hours out at a minimum, with deliberate synchronization of consumption from the individual Soldier level through FSCs, the BSB/LSB, and higher sustainment echelons. The conversation also highlights best practices observed at JRTC, particularly the use of the logistics synchronization matrix as the sustainment fight's primary combat product. When shared and nested across echelons, the sync matrix allows units to deconflict time and space, avoid emergency resupply, protect limited distribution assets, and maintain tempo without culminating. Leaders discuss how failures in synchronization lead to predictable breakdowns, including overworked distribution platoons, stalled maneuver units, and sustainment “blackout” periods during displacement. The episode concludes by framing sustainment in LSCO as a contested, continuous operation that demands redundancy, disciplined staff processes, and strong working relationships between logisticians at every echelon. Units that treat sustainment planning with the same rigor as maneuver planning are better positioned to endure the hardest days of ground combat and keep combat power forward. Part of S05 “Beans, Bullets, Band-Aids, Batteries, Water, & Fuel” series. For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center. Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format. Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future. “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.
Listeners love list episodes. Nick Young and I each came up with a list of the 3 most important things for training. Some of them might surprise you, but they are all things I wish I knew when I started shooting. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
A SECOND CENTURY PLOT by rabbis to desupernaturalize the Hebrew scriptures has given us the English Old Testament we have today. Why did the rabbis do it? How do we know what's been changed? Does this mean we can't trust the Bible? It's an important and touch subject. To discuss it is our panel, Doug Van Dorn (DouglasVanDorn.com), author of this month's topic, the forthcoming book Battle for the Bible's Truth: Genesis, Jesus, and the Second Century Plot to Deny the Messiah; Brian Godawa (Godawa.com), best-selling author of the theological thriller Cruel Logic, and two new novels based on the period of the Maccabees in Judea; and Dr. Judd Burton (BurtonBeyond.net), author of Interview With the Giant. In a nutshell, influential rabbis in the second century tried to keep Jews from finding evidence in their scriptures for the Christian Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth. This followed the Bar Kokhba Revolt (132–135 AD) in which Christians, who had previously been part of the Jewish community, refused to fight for Simon Bar Kokhba, who Rabbi Akiba had declared was the Messiah. Roman punishment for Jewish rebels was harsh. Judaea was depopulated, with Jews being sold into slavery en masse, and the province was renamed Palestine. It was the only time Rome tried to erase a population from history. The hard feelings between Jews and Christians led to a final split between the faiths with rabbis trying to eliminate evidence for a “second power in heaven”—Yahweh in the flesh, namely Jesus—and Christians blaming Jews for the unrest and rebellion that stirred up so much trouble for the Roman Empire. That animosity continues to this day. We discuss the implications of the rabbis' plot, how it affected our modern Old Testament translations, and where we can go to find what's been changed—beginning with Genesis 6:1–4, the infamous verses about the creation of the Nephilim. And no, this does not mean we can no longer trust our Bibles. What was changed is subtle, and the prophecies of the coming Messiah, and his return, are still there. Follow us! X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbertTelegram: t.me/gilberthouseSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! The building has HVAC, a new floor, windows, insulation, ceiling fans, and an upgraded electrical system! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate. —— Download our free app! This brings all of our content directly to your smartphone or tablet. Best of all, we'll never get canceled from our own app! Links to the app stores for iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices are at www.GilbertHouse.org/app. Please join us each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 11–23, 2026 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. —— Special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store. Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (Spreaker.com/show/fringe-radio-network)!
Welcome to College & Cocktails! The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show This is our weekly college post-meet Q&A episode. This week we are watching lasts year's NCAA Champions, Oklahoma vs. third place, Missouri (scores, watch on SEC Network). Tonight's Cocktail / Mocktail: Angry Beam. Full season cocktail menu here. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to College & Cocktails 00:07 – Oklahoma vs Missouri: The Reign vs The Rising 01:05 – Breaking News: SafeSport Responds to Al Fong inside GAGE 02:31 – Why Appearing in the Gym Is Not Allowed When Suspended 05:17 – Oklahoma vs Missouri Meet Begins 06:15 – Vault vs Bars Judging: Two Different Sports? 06:58 – When Was the Last Time Oklahoma Went 49.1 on Bars? 07:56 – Missouri Vaults, Depth Questions & Early Momentum 08:55 – Bar Dismounts, Landing Position & "Landing Erect" 10:10 – The Hamilton Floor Routine Debate; Derr vs. Tanskanen vs. Lacoursiere Psst… members get another 60+ minutes of this exclusive episode (and the live Q&A) on this page. Join to unlock · Already joined? Log in. Here's what's in the rest of the episode... 13:56 – Oklahoma Too Angry For Bars 15:51 – Floor Scores, Split Positions & Judging 16:53 – Missouri's Integrity on Beam and Floor 17:53 – Superlatives: Kimarra Echols & Horton Vault Height 18:25 – Most Improved Commentator: Anastasia Webb 19:55 – Georgia vs LSU Breakdown 20:23 – Assassin of the Meet & Artist of the Meet Awards 22:22 – Heritage Floor Themes 24:19 – Kentucky's Beam Meltdown & Rebuilding Year 25:49 – Lowlights: White Leos, Missed Vaults & Ribbons 26:46 – Highlights: Camera Angles, Height & Pregnant Positioning 28:06 – Missouri Supporting Athletes Literally (Bras) 29:34 – "Goddess and Glasses" Era & Athlete Marketing 30:14 – Is Oklahoma Too Perfect? 32:03 – The Robot Army Debate 34:13 – Choreography Burnout & Butt Wiggle Disco 35:31 – Floor Themes: Destroyed London Streets & Commitment Issues 37:04 – The Angry Beam Cocktail Breakdown 38:11 – Live Show Updates & Season Passes 39:00 – Georgia Upsets LSU: What Went Wrong 40:27 – LSU's Second Meet Letdown 41:13 – Georgia Beam Survival Mode 43:56 – Heated Rivalry Tease & Gymnast Casting Debate 46:26 – Listener Questions Begin 47:04 – Lineup Changes & Touch Warmup Controversy 50:21 – Is the National Title Race Wide Open? 53:08 – Olympic Travel & Where to Stay in LA 56:47 – NCAA Vault Rules: No Hands, No Feet, Still Scored 59:52 – Weekly Awards Idea: Coaching Attire Excellence 01:02:59 – Music Copyright in NCAA Gymnastics 01:04:15 – Oklahoma Coaching Tree Takeover 01:06:05 – SEC Travel Weekends: Stanford, Cal & UCLA 01:09:02 – Minnesota Gym Nerd Resistance & Safety Concerns Psst… members get another 60+ minutes of this exclusive episode (and the live Q&A) on this page. Join to unlock · Already joined? Log in. Support Our Work Club Gym Nerd for bonus podcasts: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2026 College Fantasy Game. Weekly games. Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources What is College & Cocktails? Every week we pick a college meet to watch, then go live, right here on this page to discuss our immediate thoughts about the meet. Our superstar, bar tender Linzers, creates a bespoke themed mocktail and cocktail recipe for each meet. College & Cocktails combines our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A live podcast with a college meet of the week. It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who support our work year around. For more info on how to watch your favorite elites, Olympic and World medalists in college and all year long, check out The Balance Beam Situation's schedule with links. Unlock the Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically.
To listen to this podcast, you must solve a riddle: What goes on four feet in the morning, two feet at noon, and three feet in the evening? Stumped? The answer is that it is a dog who, just before 12pm, decides to pretend to be a human so that it can buy cigarettes. Later that day, it hardens one of the cigarettes with wax, and uses it as a crutch because its hind legs are so sore. Anyway, I've been the Sphinx, you've been great! This week: Joe has been freed from lump ambiguity. Log provides an insight into his bold medical future. Matt is here, and makes comments throughout.
Las Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián rompen récord: asistencia, montaje “tipo Choli” y $94M de impacto en 4 días, directo del alcalde de San Juan por videollamada. Luego, con Carlos Feliciano (CAF Investments), aterrizamos lo que implica poner tope de 10% a las tarjetas de crédito, la compra de $200B en bonos hipotecarios, la reforma contributiva en PR (tablas nuevas, capital gains al 4%, IRAs) y la rotación de sectores (de tech a infraestructura/energía).Link referido CAF: https://calendly.com/cafinvestments/15minMERCH NUEVO DE CAFE EN MANO: juanvi.bigcartel.comCapítulos:00:00 Bienvenida + contexto del episodio01:00 Alcalde de San Juan en videollamada02:10 Asistencia y $94M de impacto económico04:45 Montaje “tipo Choli” + cartelera de artistas06:30 Estrategia de medios y proyección internacional08:40 Monitoreo en tiempo real y control de acceso11:10 Logística: limpieza, baños, horarios y seguridad15:40 Operación “ciudad limpia” al amanecer18:30 Tope 10% a tarjetas: qué es y quién decide22:20 $200B en bonos hipotecarios, tasas e inflación27:35 Reforma contributiva PR: tablas, 4% capital gains, IRAs31:25 Act 60 vs locales: misma tasa 4%33:00 Rotación de sectores: de tech a infraestructura/energía36:50 Arabia Saudita abre su mercado + ADRs40:55 “Gurús” sin licencia vs asesores regulados46:10 $7.8T en money market/HYSA: riesgos y próximos pasos52:00 Checklist: salda deudas, fondo emergencia, invierte
The first regular episode of the year is traditionally our excuse to indulge in some rare speculation ahead of the coming season – and Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie are back to uphold the time-honoured ritual here. In addition to our hosts' often leftfield prognostications, we hear what our international carousel of regular contributors is expecting from the next few months. Which one of our regular guests, for example, reckons that Primož Roglič won't win a single race in 2026? Who reckons that Jonas Vingegaard will complete the Grand Tour Grand Slam before Tadej Pogačar? And what on earth is a Noni fruit – and what ‘juice', exactly, does Daniel have on their miraculous ability to boost performance? All of this and more will be revealed! EPISODE SPONSORSBabbelLearn a language the fun, easy way with intuitive 15-minute lessons you can do when you want. Choose from 14 languages including Spanish, French, Italian and German. Listeners can get up to 60% off for a limited time only at babbel.com/cycleBikmoThis episode of The Cycling Podcast is brought to you by Bikmo cycle insurance – because let's face it, things happen. Whether it's a crash landing, the heartbreak of a stolen bike, or the ultimate facepalm moment of reversing over your prized aero wheel, Bikmo has you covered. Flexible policies that you can cancel anytime, 50% off extra bikes in your household, protection for your kit, race entries, and even damage while travelling to your next epic ride – they've thought of it all. Protect your ride before it's too late – head to Bikmo.com to get covered.NordVPNGet NordVPN two-year plan + four months extra ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tcp It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our new virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.
Happy New Year! The LoG are back to discuss the trailer for the upcoming season of Bridgerton. Are we excited with the plot? Do we think Benedict has the juice to carry the season? Will Tony come back? How did we like the Stranger Things finale? To support the LoG on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/lordsofgrantham To buy LoG Merchandise visit: https://www.teepublic.com/user/lords-of-grantham-podcast Listen to “Monster in the Mirror” by Tempest Edge: https://open.spotify.com/album/49AfIwOPPsmgYfz3p4uEAn?si=6ScIXxgWSpWQ8uFnhF62Mg
Andreas and I have been using the offseason for testing equipment. We each talk about what we've been working on, and Andreas shares the process he's working on to be more effective in matches. Log into Practical Shooting Training Group to watch the video feed for the podcast, view the content linked in the show notes, and ask follow up questions at http://pstg.us/
Welcome to College & Cocktails! The Original College Gymnastics Post-Meet Show This is our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A episode. This week we are watching number Sprouts Quad Session One: Oklahoma, UCLA, Utah, LSU (scores, watch on ABC) Extended Episode + Live Q&A (Members) +60 extra minutes of analysis, behind-the-scenes secret stories, and answering your questions. Here's how to ask questions live. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here). Tip: After logging in, refresh this page and the extended player will appear below. Not a member? Join here. Psst… members get this exclusive episode (and the live Q&A) right here on this page. Join to unlock · Already joined? Log in. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Welcome to College & Cocktails: January Nationals 01:11 – Meet Overview: Oklahoma 197.5 tie with LSU, UCLA, Utah 01:29 – Tonight's Drink: "If the Judges See It" 01:41 – The Tie-Breaker Nobody Needed (Why Oklahoma Won) 02:35 – Konnor McClain Beam Confusion Explained 03:26 – Lexi Zeiss Start Value Review & Score Change 04:03 – Can Coaches Talk to Judges? NCAA Rules Breakdown 06:17 – Why Konnor's Beam Was Never the Issue 07:09 – First 10 of the Season: Avery Neff Vault 07:43 – Why Utah Should Have a Gymnastics-Specific Arena 08:21 – The Legendary Flip-Off Tie-Breaker Explained 10:27 – Event Judging Breakdown Begins (Vault & Beam) 12:18 – Podium Seating, Fan Experience & Ticket Sales 13:47 – Where Florida Would Have Finished in This Meet 15:08 – Comparing Florida vs Oklahoma vs LSU 16:41 – Utah's Lowest Beam Score in 26 Years 17:39 – January Floor Syndrome (No One Is Ready) 18:30 – Jordan Chiles: Scoring Without Being at 100% 19:59 – Jordan's Conditioning, Fatigue & Schedule Reality 21:35 – Best Routines of the Meet (Caitlin, Avery, Execution) 23:12 – Avery Neff Beam Series: Will Judges Take It Away? 24:37 – Utah's Choreography Renaissance (Despite Falls) 25:16 – Faith Torrez Vault & Oklahoma Lineup Choices 26:06 – Oklahoma Freshman Spotlight: Ella Murphy Bars 26:40 – Hannah Burleson Return & Turn Technique 27:34 – UCLA Beam Improvements & Coaching Impact 30:19 – Why Faith Torrez Didn't Do Floor 30:29 – Injury Update: Macy McGowan 31:18 – "Most Decorated Gymnast" Claims & Broadcast Caveats 32:35 – Florida Commentary Problems Explained 34:11 – Florida Documentary First Impressions 35:14 – Heated Rivalry, Hockey & Why It Works 36:24 – Fantasy Gymnastics, Live Shows & Merch 37:40 – Fan Q&A Begins: Quad Format & Broadcast Structure 38:30 – West Virginia Finger Guns Debate 39:43 – Sports Bras, Leotards & Athlete Health 41:30 – Music Copyright, NCAA vs Elite Rules 43:19 – International vs NCAA Leotard Regulations 45:57 – Breast Injuries & Why Support Matters 46:50 – Sibling Gymnasts Competing at the Same Time 48:21 – Bent-Arm Catches on Bars Controversy 49:19 – Extreme Taping: Injury or Aesthetic? 51:25 – Weekly Awards: Meet Assassin & Artist 55:58 – Most Controversial Score of the Meet 57:42 – Salutes, Control & NCAA Finish Rules 58:10 – Commentators vs The Code of Points 59:09 – Yellow Cards: Still Not Being Enforced 01:02:07 – Minnesota Violence Statement, Resistance Resources Tonight's Cocktail Mocktail: If The Judges See It. Full season menu here Support Our Work Club Gym Nerd: Join Here Fantasy: GymCastic 2025 College Fantasy Game now open. Never too late to join! Merch: Shop Now Newsletters The Balance Beam Situation: Spencer's GIF Code of Points Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Resistance Resources Unlock the Episode Join Club Gym Nerd → Choose a plan Complete checkout — your site account is created. Log in here → /my-account/ Return to this page and refresh. The extended player appears automatically. Join GymCastic Fantasy League! What is College & Cocktails? Every week we pick a college meet to watch, then go live, right here on this page to discuss our immediate thoughts about the meet. Our superstar, bar tender Linzers, creates a bespoke themed mocktail and cocktail recipe for each meet. College & Cocktails combines our weekly Behind The Scenes Q&A live podcast with a college meet of the week. It's all part of the bonus content for our Club Members who support our work year around. For more info on how to watch your favorite elites, Olympic and World medalists in college and all year long, check out The Balance Beam Situation's schedule with links.