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Lotus, Niki, and John recovered from Summer Game Fest 2026 and reconvened (in home studios, not John's car) to discuss an extremely busy news week, including Xbox preparing major layoffs, Nintendo Direct revealing the Ocarina of Time remake, and more information dropping about Pokemon Go and its role in data gathering for defense purposes.00:00:00 Intro & how waffle fries are madeGo to nogamesforgenocide.com to learn more about the BDS movement and Microsoft's continued role in the ongoing atrocities in Gaza.00:08:20 Asha Sharma writes memo to Xbox staff; heavy layoffs reported00:25:00 Xbox console exclusives are returning00:37:30 Lotus' 50 most anticipated indies from the week's showcases00:40:10 Nintendo Direct reveals Ocarina of Time remake; is Nintendo bored?00:47:10 Kingdom Hearts IV is here and looks like it looks00:49:00 Final Fantasy Resonance strips the gacha out of mobile game inspiration00:52:00 God of War Laufey creates an interesting branch for the series00:55:37 How do waffle fries work? (part 2)00:56:38 RGG wants to explore what Tupac's life could've been in Stranger Than Heaven01:01:17 PlayerUnknown facing layoffs01:03:56 RPG Maker forums shuttering and migrating01:11:20 Team17 eliminating marketing department01:13:24 Crazy Taxi reboot working with generative AI art flow01:16:45 GOG sends out email with Nazi symbols in subject line01:25:06 Ubisoft shutting down two studios01:28:05 Pokemon Go likely being used to collect data for defense contracts01:31:15 Blood Dungeon is Vampire Survivors in platformer mode01:35:10 Onimusha: Way of the Sword is perfectly competent action combat from Capcom01:40:18 John (almost) corrects the record on last week's Code Veronica misadventure01:43:55 NBA The Run is a shallow facsimile of better arcade basketball games01:46:20 Niki opens a Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes pack01:50:45 Lotus went to Distant Worlds (the Final Fantasy concert) and did not have a great time02:19:25 We answer your burning Hive Questions02:44:06 OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

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Join Niki and John from Los Angeles as they debrief from a lively Summer Game Fest 2026.At this point, most embargoes were still in effect, but we hope you enjoy discussion regarding:Blood Dungeon, Messhof's latest gameSonic Pico ParkThe Games Business interview with Matthew Ballbad hotel fish tacosThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

NYU IHIF 2026 was full of insights and thought leadership from some of the best and brightest hospitality professionals in the industry.  In this episode of the Suite Spot, you will get to hear from some of the most influential and biggest names in hospitality in the exclusive interviews we were able to cover at the event.  NYU IHIF is the epicentre of hospitality brands, capital, and fast-paced dealmaking – opportunity moves fast, and so should you. This is where the rebound takes shape, where leaders uncover what's next, and where relationships turn into real transactions. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree and VP of Marketing here at Travel Media Group. Cassady Quintana: And I’m Cassady Quintana, Brand Ambassador here at TMG. Ryan Embree: And today we are fresh back from NYU IHIF 2026. My second time in attending this incredible event. Cassady, your first, what were your thoughts? Cassady Quintana: Yeah, I thought overall was a great event. A lot of optimism, especially as we’re heading into the summer season. So I thought, you know, the conversations that we heard on the panels and the ones that we were having with people were awesome, and a lot of you know, good things coming out of that. I feel like the biggest topics that I heard, there were three major takeaways I took from a lot of the panels and people we were talking to, but one being that K-shape economy that we’ve heard a lot about, right? We know that luxury is still outperforming while economy segments are feeling a little bit more of that pressure especially as we head into this summer season and looking at some of those trends. And then I think one of the biggest topics we have been talking about since the beginning of this year is the World Cup and how international travel we thought was gonna be booming. We were expecting a lot of busy hotels, but it’s kind of been on the softer side, and we’ve actually seen international travel dip a bit. So I think right now we’re kind of in that wait and see period of maybe you know people are waiting to see if their teams make it out of the group stages and then they’ll plan on booking a hotel. So keeping an eye on kind of that last minute travel. But the biggest topic that we were talking about a little bit last year, but the biggest one this year is AI and how hotels are using that within their systems. You know, there’s a lot of trends around using that for more personalization and being able to use it to look at your, you know, revenue optimization and how you’re performing online. So finding ways that we can use AI that doesn’t take the hospitality out of hospitality and doesn’t replace that human element. But that kind of went with that overarching theme of the entire event, which was sharpening the edge. So the thing I took from that is that the hotels that are really gonna win are the ones that are understanding their guests and using AI to further that, to further get to know their guests, to make that experience a little bit better. Ryan Embree: You know, and we had some incredible conversations and interviews with some professionals that we’re gonna share here in a second. But just to kind of jump on what Cassidy’s saying, we’re at a really cool inflection point in our industry right now as we go gear towards the busy travel season. So it’ll be interesting to see, you know, we had the opportunity to meet with development person from Minor hotels who’s looking to bring their brand into US and Canada, which will be very interesting. We know how they have a huge global footprint, a lot of interest early on in getting into the Americas. Uh, we then visited with AHLA and Kevin Carey and his team doing such wonderful work over there advocacy for our industry and some really cool initiatives that we were able to sit down with Kevin for a few minutes and chat about, uh, Jan Freitag from STR our hotel Data North Star and compass. They just released a revised forecast for the hospitality industry. So we went over some major points of that revised forecast and finally we got the opportunity to sit down with president and CEO Best Western Larry Cuculic. What a wonderful conversation about the best Western brand and how they are implementing, um, some of that AI and technology into their brand, and capitalizing on not only the World Cup, but also America 250. So wonderful insights that you’re only gonna find here on the sweet spot. Thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoy these exclusive interviews from NYU IHIF 2026. Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Sweet Spot. We are live on location at NYU IHIF 2026 here with Genna, the VP of US and Canada Development for Minor Hotels. Genna, thank you so much for taking the time to stop and the busy big apple and talk with us today. Genna Panagopoulos: Thanks for having me. Ryan Embree: Excited about, this show. A lot of energy, a lot of buzz. You know, when you come to an NYU talking to ownerships, a lot of capital here, what are the conversation kind of stem around, and what does a successful NYU show look like as you head back to your home base? Sure. Genna Panagopoulos: Successful NYU would really be finding some deals, perpetuating some deals. So hopefully advancing some opportunities and it’s really all about for right now because we’re relatively new into the region. Educating our owners and the, the broader development community. So, you know, some of, some of the players do already know us, but in the luxury space, but there’s a lot of people we gotta get out in front of and introduce Minor hotels to. Ryan Embree: And this is a great place and, obviously a great city to do that in. What has been kind of the feedback? I mean, you’ve been tasked with this enormous job. We have such a great brand, worldwide, you’re bringing it here to us, Canada, and North America. What have been some of those initial conversations and hearing that and initial interest and feedback from owners? Genna Panagopoulos: Yeah, we’ve had a lot of feedback and interest on Anantara. So some of our, you know, established luxury brands that are pretty well known when you know the luxury hotel space in a global environment. Sure. So those owners have actually come to us saying, we’re really excited about the opportunities here. So that’s one piece. Of course we have NH Hotels, NH collection, and NH, which are very well known brands, especially in Mediterranean, Europe. Yeah. And, Central and South America. So there’s excitement around that too. Ryan Embree: Does it help, I mean, having such an international brand, we got the World Cup here, right? In a couple months. You kind of using that as maybe some momentum as you kind of come into, and introduce this brand into the Americas. Genna Panagopoulos: Absolutely. There’s a lot of, you know, I’m also educating Minor of the markets we wanna be in and so that’s definitely helping as well and putting some places on the map. Ryan Embree: And let’s talk about that because there’s been some announced projects already right here actually in New York. Talk about that project a little bit. Genna Panagopoulos: Yes. Thanks for asking too. We have a Worsely Hotel that’s opening, here next year. It’s gonna be super exciting because Worsely is a restaurant brand that we are taking into the hotel space. So it’s the first of its kind and nowhere better than to start in New York comes from London. So there’s a lot of correlation between the two markets. Ryan Embree: One of a kind hospitality venue and a one of a kind city, so. Exactly. But another project we’re really excited about just ’cause we’re home based, obviously in Orlando right down the road, a bright line away in Miami. Talk to us a little bit about that project and how that’s different. Yeah, Genna Panagopoulos: It’s a high rise building built in Miami. Hasn’t started construction yet, but it’ll open in 2030. It’ll be an Anantara hotel with branded residences, both private branded residences and, um, ones that will be able to be rented to hotel guests as well. Super wellness oriented. There’s gonna be a really extensive spa. Right. Very experiential. Wonderful for the residents that are gonna be buying, the residence. Ryan Embree: It’s incredible. It sounds like you guys are really taking care of all of the kind of popular travel trends right now. Right. FMB has really had this resurgence in hospitality with the project here. Wellness, obviously a huge piece of what hospitality is leaning into and what travelers are looking forward to. So having that flexibility between the brands too, I’m sure is a definitely a fun place to be when having these conversations with owners. But you talked about another project in Turks and Caicos. Genna Panagopoulos: Turks and Caicos. So we have an Anantara in Turks and Caicos that I believe will open in 2029. So in order we’ll have one in New York next year, and then 29 on Ontario trips and Caicos 2030, Miami. Ryan Embree: So no shortage of news on the Minor Hotel side. Congratulations to you and your team. Thank you. As you wrap up, I mean, what’s your vision? What’s your goal? As you bring Minor Hotels into the North American region? Genna Panagopoulos: Yeah. Well, if I think about next year at NYU, I hope people, more people are coming towards us. Excited about us being a different brand a different mindset. So we offer, we think of ourselves a little bit differently from the parent brands that are already established here because we have, you know, ownership still of most of our portfolio or we lease most of our portfolio. Um, so I hope there’s more inbound traffic coming towards my way. I hope people generally just walking down the street know us a little bit more. Certainly. You know, white Lotus helped us with Anantara, so there’s a lot of people who Oh, yes, are are diehard Anantara fans because of that. But that’s what I’m hoping for. And eventually we’d love to have an office here. So as long as we do our, our, our work, right, we, we get a strong pipeline, we’ll be able to have an office, a regional office in, in North America. Ryan Embree: Incredible. Well, super exciting. Can’t wait to catch up on all the exciting projects that you have at Minor Hotels. This is the first of a couple collaborations we’ll be doing with Minor hotels, so make sure you stay tuned. Congratulations again, Genna. And thank you for taking the time to speak with us today. Genna Panagopoulos: Thanks for having me. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. We are live on location, New York City at NYU IHIF. I’m here with Kevin Carey, President and CEO of the AHLA Foundation and COO of AHLA. Kevin, not your first time on the Suite Spot. Appreciate you taking some time and joining me here today. Kevin Carey: It’s lways a pleasure to spend time with you. Ryan Embree: Yeah, it’s fun.Incredible event so far. NYU obviously AHLA, AHLA Foundation Forward has a huge presence here. What does, you know, when you come to the event like this, we always talk in hospitality, these events are always going to exist no matter what. Technology comes down the pike because hospitality, we’re people, right. We like connecting. What is a successful NYU IHIF look like for you and your team? Kevin Carey: Well, It’s always an important period of time in the year at, as we approach midyear to check in with our members, to have that conversation about the advocacy issues we’re leading on behalf of the industry to hear how the business performance is tracking as well. And just to build enthusiasm and engagement for the events and the initiatives that we’re leading, not only in the association, but with the foundation as well. Ryan Embree: And none more important than the No Room for Trafficking initiative that you and your team have done some fabulous work on. I mean, we have all sorts of brands up on stage, sometimes with differing opinions here and there, but one cause that everyone in our industry has really gotten behind, and it’s the work of you and your team, is this No Room for Rrafficking? We always like to spread awareness of this. Talk to us a little about, about on that front and the progress you’re seeing and making. Kevin Carey: Well, this is a longstanding commitment that the industry has to human trafficking prevention and awareness. It started in 2019 with the development of the No Room For Trafficking Initiative and its focus on training and expanded in 2022 to include the Survivor Fund. So this is an area where AHLA and the foundation specifically serves as a convening entity to bring the industry together to rally around this important issue to work, to build awareness that’ll drive prevention of human trafficking, and also to gather funds to help support survivors. So this is a commitment not only on a longstanding basis, but also on a going forward basis as well. Ryan Embree: And such inspiring stories that you’ve told over the years. And people, you know, hoteliers and other people listening to this can really get behind and encourage people to kinda look at that initiative. Another kind of initiative that you’ve done in these events that, when we’re talking about these events is forward. We had a record breaking attendance a couple months ago in the spring. Talk to us about how that is. And you actually have some of those the forward initiatives here at NYU. Kevin Carey: We do within the foundation, our mission is to advance the workforce of the industry. And we do that through a focus not only on the current workforce, those over 2 million associates and colleagues who deliver hospitality day to day, but also how do we attract the future workforce to the industry. I talked about being a convening entity. The foundation brings together the industry across all segments. And there’s two areas where we believe we can make a difference. One is around human trafficking that we just spoke about, but also around the forward initiative which is geared towards, and its purposes to advance women in the hospitality industry and in leadership roles in the hospitality industry. So we were delighted to host our most recent forward conference in Atlanta, back in April. And the results were outstanding but really the momentum and the impact that that forward is having is really, which has us so enthusiastic and committed to this initiative moving forward. Ryan Embree: Yeah, that’s gotta be so cool to see industry leaders in hospitality raise their hands and want to be a part of this movement and really see the results from that. Kevin Carey: Well, it’s grown from just being a conference, that started in 2018 and had about 150 people at the first event to now over 1100 attendees. But as it as it has expanded from a conference to a leadership development curriculum. And you mentioned the forward exchange, which took place, here in New York earlier today, where it brought together over a hundred early and mid stage career and professionals of women and some men who are participating along with their peers to focus on networking and building those relationships so they can be well suited and take on roles, over time in the industry. Ryan Embree: Really cool to see. And again, probably some incredible stories coming from that over the years as the as the initiative matures. One thing that, that hospitality in general, really looking forward to, we got big summer, right? We’re usually really excited about summer is just ’cause of the travel season, kids being outta school. But this summer in particular, we’ve been looking forward to for a couple years. We got World Cup on the horizon, finally. We played just a couple miles from here and in America 250. What are you kind of hearing from hoteliers and how are AHLA really, gearing up for these big events, showcasing our industry? Kevin Carey: Well, these are really defining opportunities, for the industry to support those guests to welcome that demand, to drive the hospitality infrastructure over time. So there’s a lot of enthusiasm around the potential that that represents and as we’ve seen on stage already today the results in the first part of the year for the industry have been positive. a number of the outlooks are increasing the Revpar and ADR and other industry metrics, here with the these large events we are still waiting to see some of the demand materialize and we’re in a critical period of time right now, about 10 days out before the games to see that hopefully what’ll be a late surge in bookings, then translate into further business success for the industry. Ryan Embree: Yeah. Hopefully, and hopefully see that international travel continue to come back to North America, you know, a lot of hoteliers, hoping for that. Zooming in a little bit on a AHLA summertime, also time for interns, right. Come in and we’ve talked about this before. I mean, internships, mentorship in hospitality. So critical. I mean, throughout the years we’ve had these staffing shortages and we’ve talked about getting creative, our industry, getting creative on ways to fill those roles, internships being one of them. Talk about a little bit about the AHLA internship program and what these interns are are ready for this summer. Kevin Carey: Well, it’s not new. We’ve had a well established program from a number of years now. And, and we’re excited annually to bring a number of interns into our team across each function. we’ll have an interns in the government affairs team, in marketing, in the foundation. it’s so refreshing to engage them in our work to see their enthusiasm about their future to see them pick up valuable skills and experience of being in an office environment, learning more. And you know what? They, they have a real impact. They have some fun along the way as well and we have a wonderful session at the end where they get to present the results of some of the work in the initiatives that they’ve been working on. So it’s an annual opportunity that we look very forward to. And they’ll be starting just in about a week’s time. so it’ll be a great another repeatevent for us. Ryan Embree: Yeah. Love to see it. You know, again, any way that we can have more exposure to all sides of hospitality. Beause as we know, it’s not just, you know, the front desk. There’s so many elements to it and there’s none more demonstrated by how big our hospitality industry is than by the hospitality show that you put on. And this year is gonna be right in our backyard. In Miami, Florida. Get us a little bit excited about what we can expect at this year’s fourth annual. This is our fourth Hospitality Show, correct? Kevin Carey: So we started in Vegas, went to San Antonio, we’re in Denver last year. A lot of enthusiasm coming out of Denver for the content. And then what’s unique about the hospitality show is it’s really the only conference in the industry with a focus on operations and how operations is driving profitability. So there’s a terrific enthusiasm and people are looking forward to being in Miami, coming together in Q4, all segments of the industry represented. So we’ll have the brands we’ll have management companies, owners, service providers, suppliers, independent hotels also play an important role in the industry. So we’re about to open registration and that’ll really kickstart, the focus on November 2-4 in Miami. Ryan Embree: Well we’re looking forward to it. We’re hoping to go 4/4 on covering the hospitality show. Especially with it being right there in our backyard. Kevin, we know you’re busy. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us today on some of these important initiatives. And hopefully we’ll see you in Miami in just a few months. Kevin Carey: Hopefully I have something else on. Ryan Embree: Alright. Appreciate it. Thanks. Kevin Carey: Thank you so much. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Ryan Embree. here live at NYU IHIF 2026 here with Jan the National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar. Jan, you were just on a panel. Thanks for taking the time to jump off and speak with us. Jan Freitag: Absolutely. Ryan Embree: State of the state, love the name obviously you’re the north star of hospitality data out there. Jan, revised forecasts just came out. Talk to us a little bit about those points that you were sharing with the audience today. Jan Freitag: So we’re suggesting that RevPAR this year is gonna grow 2.8%, which is very different from the way we looked at the world at the ALIS Hotel Investment Conference. First quarter performance was much more stronger than we had expected than the public traded companies had expected the brands or the …. And a lot of them have revised their year end forecast up. So, you know, we followed suit. Now they, most of them just revised their forecast by the outperformance of Q1. But we’re suggesting No, no, there’s momentum. So we actually took our forecast up by a lot more to 2.8%, 2% driven by ADR and 0.8 by occupancy, which is really good to see. ’cause it implies that demand is outpacing supply. You know, so we get occupancy gains and then some pricing power. Ryan Embree: Love to see that. I mean we were here a year ago with Amanda who is talking about trying to decipher through the noise, a lot of noise right now. But great to see the momentum with those revisions and so important to have those revisions because the landscape can change ever so rapidly as you know. But talking about the supply, talk to us a little bit, go into a little bit more in depth and then obviously every market is different. What markets right now are running a little bit hot on supply? Jan Freitag: Yeah, so fational forecast for Supply goes to 0.4%, not a whole lot. Right. The long run average is 1.6, so we’re well below that. The number of rooms in construction used to be between, we know, 150,000 – 160,000. It’s now 140,000. So it’s sort of staying there. It’s just so expensive to get anything done. And interest rates are still high and could go higher. Who knows, we’re not making interest rate forecast. But you know, there’s definitely no longer this idea of how we should cut, you know, interest rates twice this year or so. I think those days are gone, you know, and so now the question is, okay, so where are people getting things done? And you can look at it by markets. So a couple of them are usual suspects. So Nashville, very strong, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Phoenix. So those are markets sort of in the smile states, sort of in the Sunbelt that still get a lot of people moving there. And you know, migration determines the economic performance. And so we’re seeing a lot more room supply growth there, but there’re just a lot of markets where it’s very, very hard to get anything done because of that higher cost of construction and of the higher interest rate. So I would single out those markets, but overall the picture is rather muted. On the supply side. So what that means then, for existing owners is the time to renovate is right now percent. Because you want to be the new kid on the block with the new hotel, there’s not a lot of new competition coming. This is time to renovate and really put your best foot forward. Ryan Embree: A hundred percent. And you know, one of the other topics we talked about, or you talked about rather on stage was segments right now luxury, doing very, very well leading the way. Obviously a lot of bifurcation, that K-shaped economy. What are you seeing across the segments right now? Jan Freitag: Yeah, I mean there are no wrong answers in luxury, right? I mean, luxury last year was the winner. This year is the winner. We’re projecting, very healthy RevPAR growth double of what we’re saying for the nation. We think the luxury class can materialize. And then what’s really nice to see is that for upscale upper midscale midscale, there’s also RevPAR growth there, which we hadn’t seen last year. And to me that speaks to the strength really of the American economy. But it sort of permeates toward all income classes. Now the exception is was and unfortunately will be likely the economy sector now even there we’re suggesting RevPAR’s growing, but it’s just, you know, 0.8% call that flat for all intent and purposes. Ryan Embree: International travel too, obviously World Cup on the heels of this. What are you see any interesting data points there you wanna share just right ahead of the America 250 and World Cup? Jan Freitag: There are two very different vibes coming from the panel that I was on. Adam Sacks prior to US presenting was talking about, oh wow, international inbound is really still quite a bit lower than it was in 2019. But the gentleman from the NTTO, the National Travel Tourism Organization was like, no, we’re projecting rock and roll, really strong growth of international inbound. The truth is probably gonna somewhere in the tween this year. World Cup is gonna drive a lot of international travelers. What I’m wondering about though is are some of those travelers basically stealing from 2025 and from 2027 and now they’re saying, oh, let’s not go in 25, let’s go in 26. And then when next year comes around, they’re like, we just went to the us you know, and not go in 27 either. So I just hope that the more positive spin from the government comes true and this and, and not that we’re just sort of packing everything into this year and then international inbound is gonna deteriorate. Ryan Embree: So many interesting data points. Anyone in particular you have your eyes on where, you know, obviously we love a nice rosy outlook and try to look for opportunities through all of the data that’s out there, but anyone’s that are like unexpected data points or something that you’re at least keeping an eye on right now? Jan Freitag: Yeah, so there are a couple, but the one that I’m really focused on is consumer price index. Everything is getting more expensive and so that means that hotels will see their cost increase. And the big question then is how much of that cost increase can they pass on to the customer? And I just told you that our ADR forecast for this year is 2% and inflation is gonna be what, 3.5 or something? I mean, it’s gonna be much more than that outpacing that. So that’s really the crux and I think that’s what we here at NYU, to talk to owners and investors and management companies have figure out, okay, so how can we keep our margins expanding even maybe how do you do that in this environment where top line growth may be not keeping pace with with inflation. So the CPI number is really something I’m keeping an eye on. Ryan Embree: Yeah, pretty challenging time right now. when it comes to margins and hospitality that we, again, trying to suss out and figure out here, what are those maybe opportunistic data points that you’re seeing that you’re saying this, this is really good, maybe unexpected on the other end of the spectrum? Jan Freitag: Yeah, I think the Americans are wealthier than they ever have been. And Adam Sachs has this fascinating data point where he shows at the emerge that the middle class in America is shrinking, but part of it is because a lot more people are rich. So people are moving up the income chain and that allows ’em then to spend more money on experiences, very clear that people favor experiences over goods. And we are right in that Suite Spot. Ryan Embree: That continues to be the experience over stuff. We love to see that. And then you’re kind of here celebrating an anniversary/birthday of your podcast, is it? You know you’re, you’re usually, typically used to be in the host, not so much the guests, so thank you. Tell us a little bit more and maybe where our hotel audience can find the insights that you provide. Jan Freitag: Yeah, and thank you for having me. So we have our own podcast. My colleague Isaac Collazo from STR and myself get together once a month. It’s called Tell Me More, A Hospitality Data podcast. And three years ago at juniors across the street over cheesecake, we sort of hatched the idea. And so now we’re, I don’t know, like, you know, almost 30 episodes into it. And we get together once a month and we just sort of riff on the data and hopefully you can join us. Ryan Embree: I love it. That’s awesome. Well, Jan, thank you so much. Very busy time. Appreciate you stopping by and talking to us. Jan Freitag: My pleasure. Thank you so much. Ryan Embree: Alright. Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot. We are live at NYU IHIF 2026 here with Larry Cuculic, President and CEO of BWH Hotels. Larry, thank you so much for taking time outta your busy schedule to join us here on the Suite Spot. Larry Cuculic: It’s my absolute pleasure. Thank you for the invitation and for allowing me to share some thoughts with regard to the success and BWH hotels. Ryan Embree: Yeah. We’ve got a lot to cover cause you’ve got a lot going on right now. But let’s start with this event, right? NYU IHIF, lot of major brands here what does a successful NYU look like for you and your team? Larry Cuculic: To us, a successful NYU is interacting with developers and investors such that they’re aware of what BWH has become. We’re now 18 brands, over 4,000 hotels in over a hundred countries and territories from premium economy up to luxury hotels. We acquired world hotels about six years ago. And so it really is continuing to educate about the possibilities of their associating with BWH hotels because we would be singularly focused on their success if they partner with us. And you’re also in a powerhouse panel tomorrow, the Executive Exchange Hospitality Performance Strategies for Success give our audience a little bit a sneak peek of what you’re gonna be talking about on stage. Larry Cuculic: Well, we’re gonna be talking about of course, the economy near term as well as long term projections for what that looks like. we’ll be talking about the importance of loyalty programs. We’ll be talking about the impact of really the economy and things like labor insurance and how we as brands need to focus on the success of our hotels by offering them programs to really offset that impact on net RevPAR. Ryan Embree: And I’m sure one of the subjects and topics that we brought up on your panel, certainly something we talk about these hospitality events is, AI and technology. And we had the privilege of having SVP and your CTO Bill Ryan on at the Hospitality Show a couple months in October, gave us a little bit of lay of the land when it came to AI and technology. How do you feel personally that this technology is really changing the way that travelers choose hotels, but also how they have their hotel experience, their guest experience? Larry Cuculic: Sure. So the first thing we’re doing is we’re reinvesting in our .com as well as our app. And we want them to be easy to use intuitive, but we also wanna make sure they have content that convinces guests when they’re shopping that our hotels will provide them kind of that customization and personalization. ’cause it’s not about a commodity, a hotel room, it’s about all those things that we can offer. By way of example we’re partnering with an AI agency to kind of harvest content with regard to where our hotels are located in those communities. At the same time, we’ll take that harvested content and we’ll filter it through our hoteliers who live in those communities and create the content that will be the AI answer when somebody’s looking for a place to stay. And they’ll know that we want them to have the best possible time while we’re in that community, not just staying with us as a hotel, that we recognize that people don’t want just to stay, they want really a journey. Ryan Embree: Yeah. Something that we aspire in hospitality to provide that not just a hotel stay, but an experience. And we talked to Joelle Park about the power of storytelling and how that can play a component in one of the best stories, obviously that you just had a really exciting announcement with is America 250 and the story of this great nation. So talk to us a little bit about that partnership and what BWH Hotels is doing with America 250. Larry Cuculic: Well, we are a sponsor of America 250, and we’re encouraging our hoteliers to embrace the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation. And part of that is not just USA 250, we also have the 100th anniversary of Route 66. We have hotels that have been with us, believe it or not, we have a hotel that’s been with us 75 years. And it speaks to the heritage of our brand. So we’ll be leaning into the history of this great country. At the same time we’ll be leaning into the history of our great brand and encouraging people to travel and see the United States and all that it has to offer no matter where you go. And the beauty of our hotels we have 2200 of them in North America and wherever they’re going to go, we want them to know that we have a hotel that will meet their travel leads such that they can experience really the 250th anniversary of USA. Ryan Embree: Yeah. It’s a really exciting partnership right in at an inflection point with the World Cup as well. So introducing maybe some international travel also to the brand and the nation. You know, you’re a great following on LinkedIn. I encourage our audience, if you haven’t, make sure you follow Larry, but one of the things you’re reflecting on your North American regional conferences that you’ve done up to this point in 2026 and you quoted to say that you want BWH hotels to become the most welcoming brand in the world. What does that mean to you and how is your team working to achieve that? Larry Cuculic: Well, welcoming means that we’re gracious hosts, but it also means that we’re, I’ll call it easy to do business with understanding, being flexible and recognizing that we are somebody you’d want to be partners with. Whenever anyone walks into a hotel we should tell them, you know, welcome, we’re glad you’re here by way of example. But I used to think of it that way in terms of being gracious host and everything that happens at the hotel, but when I think of welcoming, I also want to think about our new.com and app. Again, it’s that ease of use and personalization so that when you go there, we know it’s you and we want to help you make good decisions with regard to travel. So welcoming is about ease of.com, the app we’re redoing our loyalty program. I think Joel probably talked to you about that. And we want the loyalty program to be welcoming as well. Well, what does that mean? Well, that means that when you interact with us, you’ll know how many points you have. You’ll know they never expire. You’ll know that you can use them to buy down the price of a room at any point. That you don’t have to, to have as many points for a full stay to leverage those points. It’s a value of the program. And of course welcoming. I always lean into the importance of being not just a gracious host, but somebody that appreciates our guests. To me, that’s welcoming because you have to recognize that people, they’re traveling with their families, it’s something that you wanna leave a terrific impression on them and their family. And you also want them to know that we appreciate that they’ve spent their hard-earned money staying with us. To me, that’s being appreciative gracious hosts. And that’s part of the welcoming. It’s not, the welcoming doesn’t just happen when they enter. Welcoming has to be entire stay. Ryan Embree: So key. And the brands that kind of make that connection with their travelers, especially in a time where, I mean, we just talked about in this interview AI technology, there’s way more places become disconnected, to find that connection, that human to human connection. Very important right now. So as we wrap up the interview, obviously at these events we’re always, whether it’s the hospitality data we’re looking into, whether it’s a conversation, we’re always trying to take a glimpse into the future, trying to predict that future. Larry what do you see, what’s your vision for the future of BWH Hotels. Larry Cuculic: People will always wanna travel. And for us, if we can become that welcoming brand that appreciates our guests, we will build that loyalty. When we build that loyalty, that program will grow. Our revenue delivery brand direct will grow which is the lowest cost for us in terms of that reservation for our hoteliers but what I think I would also offer to you is we’re also very focused on thoughtful growth. And what that means is if you grow your loyalty program, you also wanna make sure you have hotels that are in locations where guests want to go. Be it London, be it Rome, be it Frankfurt, be it Bangkok, no matter where it is around the world. And so, you know, we have a, a focus goal of 5,000 hotels, which means we will grow thoughtfully, but with our guests in mind. And because when we have a hotel join us, our sole focus is the success of that hotel as well as having a quality hotel where guests want to go. Ryan Embree: That’s awesome. Well, we wish you nothing but success. Hopefully maybe can join the Suite Spot when that 5,000 hotel opens and we can celebrate that together. But in the meantime, thank you, Larry, for taking the time out of your day to join us here on the Suite spot. Larry Cuculic: Well, thank you. Thank you for the opportunity. Very much appreciate it. Speaker 2: To join our loyalty program, be sure to subscribe and give us a five star reading on iTunes. Suite Spot is produced by Travel Media Group. Our editor is Brandon Bell with Cover Art by Bary Gordon. I’m your host Ryan Embree, and we hope you enjoyed your stay.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Lotus Laughs: A Yoga Mishap at Delhi's Serenity Sanctuary Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-10-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली की तपती गर्मी में, धरती पर उतरते सूरज की किरणें सफ़ेद संगमरमर के कमल के मंदिर पर बिखर रहीं थीं।En: In the scorching heat of Delhi, the sun's rays were scattering over the white marble of the Lotus Temple.Hi: यह वही कमल मंदिर था, जो अपनी खूबसूरती और शांति के लिए जाना जाता है।En: This was the same Lotus Temple known for its beauty and tranquility.Hi: चारों ओर हरियाली से घिरी यह जगह कहीं से भी प्यारी लगती थी।En: Surrounded by greenery, this place looked lovely from anywhere.Hi: भीड़भाड़ वाले शहर के बीच यह एक शांत स्थान था, जहाँ सभी मन की शांति की तलाश में आते थे।En: Amidst the crowded city, it was a peaceful spot where everyone came in search of peace of mind.Hi: रोहन और अनया मंदिर के पास खड़े थे।En: Rohan and Anaya were standing near the temple.Hi: अनाया मंदिर की शांति में खोई हुई थी।En: Anaya was lost in the tranquility of the temple.Hi: "रोज़ की भाग-दौड़ से यहाँ आकर सुकून मिलता है," उसने रोहन से कहा।En: "Coming here from the daily hustle and bustle brings peace," she said to Rohan.Hi: रोहन पहली बार यहाँ आया था और मन-ही-मन अनाया को प्रभावित करना चाहता था।En: It was Rohan's first time here, and he secretly wanted to impress Anaya.Hi: उसने सोचा कि यहाँ की शांति में वह अपनी ध्यान की कला को प्रदर्शित कर सकेगा।En: He thought that in the peace here, he could showcase his meditation skills.Hi: दोनों मंदिर के अंदर गए और ध्यान की मुद्रा में बैठने लगे।En: Both went inside the temple and began to sit in a meditative posture.Hi: रोहन की कोशिश थी की अनाया उसकी ओर देखकर प्रभावित हो जाए।En: Rohan's aim was for Anaya to look at him and be impressed.Hi: लेकिन तभी उन्होंने देखा कि सामने एक योग क्लास चल रही थी।En: But then they noticed a yoga class going on in front of them.Hi: "शायद हमें भी शामिल हो जाना चाहिए," रोहन ने सोचा।En: "Maybe we should join in too," Rohan thought.Hi: अनाया ने कहा, "ठीक है, शायद यह रोचक हो सकता है।En: Anaya said, "Alright, maybe it could be interesting."Hi: " और वे दोनों भी योग करने लगे।En: And they both started doing yoga.Hi: रविवार होने के कारण क्लास में काफी भीड़ थी।En: Being a Sunday, the class was quite crowded.Hi: अनाया ने सहजता से हर पाठ का पालन किया।En: Anaya easily followed each lesson.Hi: लेकिन रोहन का ध्यान बार-बार इधर-उधर भटक जाता था।En: But Rohan's attention kept wandering here and there.Hi: जल्दी ही, योग गुरु ने एक कठिन मुद्रा करने के लिए कहा।En: Soon, the yoga instructor asked everyone to perform a tough pose.Hi: "सभी को सीधे खड़े होकर वृक्षासन में आना होगा।En: "Everyone has to stand straight and come into Vriksasana," he said.Hi: " रोहन ने अनाड़ीपन से कोशिश की, लेकिन संतुलन बिगड़ गया।En: Rohan tried clumsily, but lost his balance.Hi: वह खुद को संभालने की कोशिश करने लगा, लेकिन असंतुलित होकर पहले अपनी बाईं ओर झुका, फिर दाईं ओर।En: He tried to steady himself, but, unbalanced, he first leaned to the left, then to the right.Hi: और अंत में धड़ाम से वह गिर पड़ा।En: And finally, he fell down with a thud.Hi: उसके साथ धीरे-धीरे पूरी क्लास में लोग एक-दूसरे पर गिरने लगे, जैसे एक मज़ाकिया चेन रिएक्शन शुरू हो गई हो।En: With him, slowly everyone in the class started tumbling onto each other, as if a funny chain reaction had begun.Hi: पूरा कमरा हंसी के ठहाकों से गूंजने लगा।En: The entire room was filled with laughter.Hi: रोहन का चेहरा लाल हो गया लेकिन अनया उसे देखकर मुस्कुराई।En: Rohan's face turned red, but Anaya smiled at him.Hi: "चिंता मत करो, यह तो मजेदार था!En: "Don't worry, that was fun!"Hi: " उसने कहा।En: she said.Hi: एक बार फिर से सब शांत हुए और धीरे-धीरे सभी ने क्लास की समाप्ति की ओर रुख किया।En: Once again, everything calmed down and gradually everyone moved towards the end of the class.Hi: बाहर आकर रोहन ने गहरी सांस ली।En: Coming out, Rohan took a deep breath.Hi: "मैंने तो सोचा था कि तुम्हें प्रभावित करूंगा, पर लगता है कि खुद ही सीखने को बहुत कुछ बचा है," उसने हल्के दिल से कहा।En: "I thought I was going to impress you, but it seems there is a lot left for me to learn," he said light-heartedly.Hi: अनाया ने उसके कंधे पर हाथ रखा।En: Anaya placed her hand on his shoulder.Hi: "ध्यान दिल से होता है, न कि दिखावे से।En: "Meditation is done from the heart, not for show.Hi: अगली बार फिर साथ में आएंगे।En: We'll come again next time together."Hi: "रौशनी में नहाए कमल मंदिर के आसपास टहलते हुए, रोहन ने महसूस किया कि किसी को प्रभावित करने के बजाय अपने लिए कुछ नया अनुभव करना कितना जरूरी था।En: As they walked around the Lotus Temple bathed in light, Rohan realized how important it was to experience something new for oneself rather than trying to impress someone.Hi: यह सीखते हुए वे वहाँ से निकले और हरियाली से सजी उस शांति की दुनिया को अलविदा कहा।En: With this lesson, they left, bidding farewell to the world of tranquility adorned with greenery. Vocabulary Words:scorching: तपतीrays: किरणेंtranquility: शांतिscattering: बिखरmarble: संगमरमरamidst: बीचposture: मुद्राhustle: भाग-दौड़meditation: ध्यानshowcase: प्रदर्शितinstructor: गुरुpose: मुद्राsteady: संभालनाunbalanced: असंतुलितtumbling: गिरनेreaction: रिएक्शनlight-heartedly: हल्के दिल सेimpress: प्रभावितwitnessed: देखाscenery: दृश्यwandered: भटकनाgradually: धीरे-धीरेbreath: सांसbidding: अलविदाadorned: सजीthud: धड़ामgaze: निगाहcrowded: भीड़भाड़gesture: इशाराisolated: अलग

Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739 – 1813) – Quartetto per archi in do minore, Op. 1 n. 41.      Allegro Moderato2.      Adagio 04:533.      Minuetto – Trio 08:134.      Allegro 12:43 Lotus String Quartet

Ask The Angel With Rachel Corpus with Rachel Corpus Quantum Leaping, Spiritual Sovereignty, and Remembering the Power of Source Rachel Corpus Opens Ask the Angel In this episode of Ask the Angel, host Rachel Corpus welcomes listeners into a conversation about quantum leaping, spiritual connection, and the idea that human beings can shift their experience by remembering their connection to Source. Rachel explains that while she comes from a religious background and is a pastor, she now uses the word Source to describe a larger, loving divine reality beyond the limits of man-made religious structures. She frames the episode around the belief that people arrive on Earth with spiritual amnesia, and that part of life's purpose is remembering one's divinity, autonomy, and connection to something greater. Oracle Cards, Pleasure, and Choosing a Higher Frequency Before teaching about quantum leaping, Rachel pulls oracle cards and shares angelic messages connected to joy, pleasure, trust, and thriving. One card carries the message, “My life is deliciously joyous,” which Rachel interprets as an invitation to accept life as a student of Earth without becoming passive or bypassing pain. She explains that joy, peace, love, and other frequencies are always available, but people often experience only the frequencies they focus on. Using Mother's Day as an example, she describes how expectations once made the day stressful, but later she learned to release control and access a more peaceful frequency. The Stag, Trust, and Thriving Beyond Survival Rachel also pulls the stag card, which carries the message “trust and thrive.” She explains that the stag represents strength, sovereignty, and the choice to stand firmly in one's own ownership rather than becoming absorbed by surrounding survival energy. Rachel says Earth contains lower frequencies not because it is bad, but because it is a classroom where souls come to expand. The message is that people may feel surrounded by survival-based fears about money, safety, timing, or uncertainty, but they do not have to make those fears part of their own story. Lotus Calls In About a New Timeline Rachel's first caller, Lotus, asks about quantum leaping into a timeline where she sees herself and her family living in a beautiful home in the mountains, surrounded by trees. Lotus explains that she feels she is revisiting a heart's wish from her younger years, when she imagined one day having a family and living in New England. Rachel describes Lotus as someone stepping out of the “mapped grid” and recreating a new way to live. She sees trees that already know Lotus and says the move feels spirit-led, sustainable, and connected to a chosen community. Rachel also tells Lotus that challenges are part of the process, and Lotus agrees that the unfolding would not be as meaningful or fun if everything happened instantly and without obstacles. Quantum Leaping as Science, Magic, and Spiritual Practice Rachel then explains quantum leaping by blending simple scientific imagery with spiritual interpretation. She describes electrons as tiny particles that can move between energy states without traveling through every point in between, comparing them to frogs jumping between lily pads. She then applies that metaphor to human beings, saying the challenge is that people are made of countless particles and must bring those inner particles into alignment before leaping. Rachel presents quantum leaping as a blend of science, energy, mysticism, universal law, and spiritual intention, arguing that what older science might call impossible becomes possible when consciousness, vibration, and divine connection are included. Water, Sound, and Establishing a Vibrational Baseline One of Rachel's main practices involves using water as a tool for remembering connection. She says the water in the body is linked with all water everywhere and holds memory of the universe. By blessing water and asking it to remind every particle in the body to resonate with a chosen frequency, such as peace, a person can begin preparing the inner field for a leap. Rachel also recommends using sound, singing, humming, light language, or musical instruments to call the body's particles into alignment. The purpose is not to force a future into existence, but to remember one's own divine baseline before attempting to move into a new reality. The 917604 Code and Quantum Leap Practices Rachel introduces the Grabovoi code 917604 as a number she associates with travel, completion, creation, divine alignment, heart-centered prosperity, grounded wealth, and potential. She teaches several methods for working with the code, including holding the hands open, naming a destination or desired timeline, repeating the number aloud, journaling with the statement “I quantum leap into my new reality where I am…”, and using the code as a “key, frequency, and password.” She also describes a breathing practice in which listeners inhale with 917 and exhale with 604 while looking out a window, allowing the body to focus without overthinking. Mirrors, Past Timelines, and Future Timelines Rachel also discusses mirror work, suggesting that a person can use a familiar mirror as a kind of portal by speaking a leap aloud and naming the timeline they are entering. She says people can also quantum leap backward into childhood, a past relationship, or even a past life for the purpose of healing, though she does not recommend trying to live in a past timeline. Instead, going backward should be used to retrieve wisdom, release blocked energy, and heal old patterns. Moving forward, by contrast, can be used to enter a new timeline while trusting that the learning will continue wherever the person arrives. Closing Thoughts on Timelines, Media, and Spiritual Freedom Rachel closes by saying that quantum leaping is something spirit has always known how to do, and that reclaiming it is part of reclaiming worthiness and sovereignty. She says next week's episode will continue the discussion by focusing on timelines and how they can be merged. Before signing off, she recommends the movie Backrooms, describing it as scary but relevant to the themes of reality, struggle, and how people create spaces through consciousness. She ends by inviting listeners to find her at RachelCorpus.com, on social media, and on YouTube, closing with her familiar encouragement to keep their halos straight.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Heartfelt Encounter at Delhi's Lotus Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-08-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के दिल में स्थित, नाज़ुक और शांतिपूर्ण कमल मंदिर अपने सुंदर बागों के साथ खड़ा था, जैसे शहर के शोरगुल भरे माहौल में एक शांति की जगह।En: In the heart of Delhi, the delicate and peaceful Lotus Temple stood with its beautiful gardens, like a place of tranquility in the city's noisy environment.Hi: दोपहर का समय था, घंटी की आवाज़ और नमाज़ के लिए बुलावे के बीच, लोकोपकारिता का माहौल छा रहा था, क्योंकि ईद अल-फ़ितर करीब आ गई थी।En: It was the afternoon, and amidst the sound of bells and calls for prayer, a mood of generosity prevailed as Eid al-Fitr was approaching.Hi: आश्चर्यजनक चमकदार धूप में, आरव, मीरा और राकेश ने मंदिर के बाहर मुलाकात की।En: In the amazing bright sunlight, Aarav, Meera, and Rakesh met outside the temple.Hi: आरव का दिल तेजी से धड़क रहा था।En: Aarav's heart was beating fast.Hi: मीरा उसकी पुरानी मित्र थी, लेकिन आरव के दिल में उसके लिए कुछ खास जगह थी।En: Meera was an old friend of his, but she held a special place in Aarav's heart.Hi: हाल के दिनों में, उसने मीरा को अक्सर सिरदर्द और चक्कर आने की शिकायत करते देखा था।En: In recent days, he had often seen Meera complaining about headaches and dizziness.Hi: आज वह निश्चित था कि वह यह सुनिश्चित करेगा कि मीरा सुरक्षित और स्वस्थ रहे।En: Today he was determined to make sure Meera was safe and healthy.Hi: मीरा अपनी सामान्य मुस्कान के साथ आई, लेकिन उसकी आँखों में थकान के संकेत स्पष्ट थे।En: Meera arrived with her usual smile, but signs of fatigue were clear in her eyes.Hi: "क्या बात है, मीरा?En: "What's the matter, Meera?"Hi: " आरव ने धीरे से पूछा।En: Aarav asked gently.Hi: "कुछ नहीं, मैं ठीक हूँ," उसने चलते हुए जवाब दिया।En: "Nothing, I'm fine," she replied while walking.Hi: लेकिन उसका चेहरा उसकी बातों का समर्थन नहीं कर रहा था।En: But her face was not supporting her words.Hi: आरव के मन में चिंता बढ़ने लगी।En: Concern began to grow in Aarav's mind.Hi: "चलो, पहले कुछ तरोताजा हो लें," आरव ने सुझाव दिया, "फिर मंदिर के अंदर शांति से बैठेंगे।En: "Let's refresh ourselves first," Aarav suggested, "then we'll sit peacefully inside the temple."Hi: "राकेश, हमेशा हंसमुख और मददगार, ने एक विचार दिया, "चलो छांव में बैठते हैं और कुछ देर आराम करते हैं।En: Rakesh, always cheerful and helpful, had an idea, "Let's sit in the shade and rest for a while.Hi: मैं एक खेल जानता हूं जिसमें दिमाग का इस्तेमाल होता है।En: I know a game that uses the mind.Hi: यह मजेदार होगा और थकान भी नहीं होगी।En: It will be fun and not tiring."Hi: "वे एक बड़े पेड़ के नीचे बैठ गए और खेल शुरू करने की कोशिश की।En: They sat under a large tree and tried to start the game.Hi: जब वे खेल के बीच में थे, मीरा अचानक ठहर गई, उसकी आंखें बंद होने लगी और वह बेहोश हो गई।En: While they were in the middle of the game, Meera suddenly paused, her eyes began to close, and she fainted.Hi: "मीरा!En: "Meera!"Hi: " आरव चिल्लाया, घबराहट उसकी आवाज़ में साफ थी।En: Aarav shouted, panic clear in his voice.Hi: राकेश ने जल्दी से उसे सहारा दिया और अपने पहले चिकित्सा ज्ञान का उपयोग करते हुए मीरा को संभाला।En: Rakesh quickly supported her and, using his basic medical knowledge, handled the situation.Hi: उनकी हलचल ने आसपास के लोगों का ध्यान खींचा।En: Their commotion drew the attention of those nearby.Hi: आरव ने तुरन्त मदद के लिए फोन किया।En: Aarav immediately called for help.Hi: कुछ ही मिनटों में चिकित्सा सहायता आ गई और मीरा धीरे-धीरे होश में आई।En: Within minutes medical assistance arrived, and Meera slowly regained consciousness.Hi: उसकी आँखों में डर था, लेकिन उसने धीरे से मुस्कुराया, "ठीक है आरव, शायद मुझे डॉक्टर के पास जाना चाहिए।En: There was fear in her eyes, but she gently smiled, "Alright Aarav, maybe I should see a doctor."Hi: "आरव ने राहत की साँस ली।En: Aarav sighed with relief.Hi: "हम सब तुम्हारे लिए फिक्र करते हैं, मीरा," उसने नरमी से कहा।En: "We all care about you, Meera," he said gently.Hi: राकेश ने भी हंसते हुए कहा, "आखिरकार, तुम्हें ये मानने पर मजबूर करना पड़ा।En: Rakesh also laughed and said, "Finally, we had to make you accept it."Hi: "उस घटना के बाद, मीरा अस्पताल गई और डॉक्टर से सलाह ली।En: After the incident, Meera went to the hospital and consulted a doctor.Hi: उसने उसके स्वास्थ्य की ओर अधिक ध्यान देने का वादा किया।En: She promised to pay more attention to her health.Hi: आरव और मीरा के बीच की मित्रता और भी गहरी हो गई।En: The friendship between Aarav and Meera deepened even further.Hi: उसकी देखभाल और चिंता ने एक नए रिश्ते का रास्ता खोला था।En: His care and concern paved the way for a new relationship.Hi: दिल्ली की गर्मियों की धूप में खड़े कमल मंदिर के शांत बगीचे ने तीन दोस्तों की इस कहानी को देखा और शायद अपनी मुस्कान के साथ विदा लिया।En: The tranquil gardens of the Lotus Temple, standing in Delhi's summer sunlight, witnessed the story of these three friends and perhaps bid them farewell with a smile.Hi: आज, वे अपने जीवन के नए सबक के साथ, और अधिक आत्मविश्वासी और जुड़ाव महसूस कर रहे थे।En: Today, with new lessons in life, they felt more confident and connected. Vocabulary Words:delicate: नाज़ुकtranquility: शांतिprevailed: छा रहा थाfatigue: थकानgenerosity: लोकोपकारिताdetermined: निश्चितconsciousness: होशtroubled: चिंताrefresh: तरोताजाsupport: सहाराpanic: घबराहटcommotion: हलचलassist: सहायताnurture: देखभालwitnessed: देखाconsulted: सलाह लीbidding farewell: विदा लियाself-assured: आत्मविश्वासीconnected: जुड़ावgained: अर्जितenvironment: माहौलamidst: बीच मेंdizziness: चक्करsigh: साँसsubtle: मामूलीnoted: ध्यान खींचाpromise: वादाdepth: गहराईrelationship: रिश्ताconnection: संबंध

Folks, our schedules were so packed that John & Niki had to join Lotus from the car again. Sorry! This week, it's all about Summer Game Fest 2026 Showcase, which featured reveals of Resident Evil Veronica, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, and Tupac appearing in Stranger Than Heaven.Time stamps and more SGF bonus episodes coming soon!Thanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lost Lotus of Xihu: A Quest for Nature's Hidden Gem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-06-06-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 清晨，太阳刚升起，西湖的湖面笼罩在一层薄薄的雾气中。En: At dawn, just as the sun was rising, the surface of Xihu was shrouded in a thin layer of fog.Zh: 端午节的气氛在空气中弥漫，远处传来龙舟竞赛的鼓声。En: The atmosphere of Duanwu Festival filled the air, and in the distance, the sound of drums from a dragon boat race could be heard.Zh: 李伟，一个执著的植物学家，正站在湖边，心中充满了寻找传说中稀有莲花的急切。En: Li Wei, a dedicated botanist, stood by the lakeside, filled with eagerness to find the legendary rare lotus.Zh: “李伟，我带了地图和水！En: "Li Wei, I brought the map and water!"Zh: ”他身边的肖明兴奋地挥动着手中的物品。En: exclaimed Xiao Ming, waving the items in his hand excitedly.Zh: 肖明是李伟最好的朋友，总是支持他的研究。En: Xiao Ming is Li Wei's best friend and always supports his research.Zh: “我们一定可以找到的！En: "We will definitely find it!"Zh: ”李伟点点头，尽管心中有些犹豫，他还是知道自己需要依赖高手的帮助。En: Li Wei nodded, knowing that despite some hesitation in his heart, he needed to rely on expert help.Zh: 于是，他们找到了当地的导游美琳。En: So they sought out the local guide, Mei Lin.Zh: 美琳微笑着迎接他们，她了解西湖的每个角落。En: Mei Lin greeted them with a smile, well-acquainted with every corner of Xihu.Zh: “稀有的莲花是每年这个时候西湖的一大秘密，”她轻声说，“但我要带你们去一个没人知道的小岛，上次我也在那里见到了那朵莲花。En: "The rare lotus is a big secret of Xihu around this time every year," she said softly, "but I'll take you to a little-known island where I last saw the lotus."Zh: ”随着时间的流逝，湖上遍布节日的人群，增加了寻找的挑战。En: As time passed, the festival crowds filled the lake, adding to the challenge of their search.Zh: 李伟跟随着美琳，从热闹的岸边移到了更偏远的地方。En: Following Mei Lin, Li Wei moved from the bustling lakeside to more remote areas.Zh: 果然，在湖心的小岛上，他们看到了那朵美丽的莲花静静绽放于波光粼粼的湖面上。En: Indeed, on a small island in the heart of the lake, they saw the beautiful lotus quietly blooming on the shimmering lake surface.Zh: 然而，它生长在一个难以接近的地方，周围满是密集的水草。En: However, it was growing in an inaccessible spot, surrounded by dense aquatic plants.Zh: 李伟心中有些焦虑，他知道这次拍照记录的机会稍纵即逝。En: Li Wei felt anxious, aware that the opportunity to document this moment could be fleeting.Zh: 他站在湖边，犹豫着，要不要尝试游过去，还是另想办法。En: He stood on the lakeside, hesitating whether to try swimming over or to come up with another plan.Zh: 关键时刻，他看到了另一个团队也在附近找寻。En: At the crucial moment, he noticed another team also searching nearby.Zh: 经过一番交流，李伟决定与他们合作。En: After some discussion, Li Wei decided to collaborate with them.Zh: 大家合力用无人机从高空拍摄了珍贵的画面。En: Together, they used a drone to capture precious images from above.Zh: 这些影像不仅是李伟所需的，更是大家见证这次短暂自然奇观的宝贵资料。En: These images were not only what Li Wei needed, but also served as valuable documentation of this brief natural wonder for everyone involved.Zh: 最终，他们共同撰写了一篇关于稀有莲花的论文，获得了广泛的赞誉。En: Ultimately, they co-authored a paper on the rare lotus, garnering widespread acclaim.Zh: 李伟不仅完成了自己的研究，更在合作中体会到了分享与合作的意义。En: Li Wei not only completed his research but also experienced the significance of sharing and collaboration.Zh: 傍晚的西湖，夕阳染红了天空，李伟、肖明和美琳在湖岸边一起享受着湖风，微笑着感受今日的成功与喜悦。En: In the evening, the setting sun dyed the sky red over Xihu, and Li Wei, Xiao Ming, and Mei Lin enjoyed the lake breeze together by the shore, smiling and savoring the success and joy of the day. Vocabulary Words:dawn: 清晨shrouded: 笼罩atmosphere: 气氛dedicated: 执著botanist: 植物学家hesitation: 犹豫expert: 高手guide: 导游acquainted: 了解secret: 秘密remote: 偏远blooming: 绽放shimmering: 波光粼粼inaccessible: 难以接近dense: 密集anxious: 焦虑fleeting: 稍纵即逝hesitating: 犹豫collaborate: 合作precious: 珍贵images: 影像documentation: 资料natural wonder: 自然奇观co-authored: 共同撰写acclaim: 赞誉significance: 意义sharing: 分享collaboration: 合作setting sun: 夕阳savoring: 感受

The finale of Book II Part I sees the conflict over the wreck of the Crown Eagle reach an epic conclusion!CONTENT NOTICE:Droughtland is always intended for adult audiences only and may include content disturbing for some. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.Today's Episode Includes:​Language​ViolenceCredits:​Showrunner & Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J. Muskrat ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​Produced By: Caleb Lynn & Liz MuskratFeaturing: ​Liz Muskrat - Eegan Muriel Kennedy​Caleb Lynn - Alobar Na' Banni​Kalon O. - Orias Vale​Taylor R. - Blokk Kaucus​Abby Normal - Boots​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠J. Muskrat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Narrator, Additional Voiceswith​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Reiser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as The CaptainMusic: ​“The Spaghetti Western Set” by Brett Von Donsel via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Wild West Viking” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Enchanted Journey” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Industrious Ferret” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Industrial Cinematic” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Shadowlands 3_Machine” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Mesmerizing Galaxy” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Lobby Time” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​"Long Note Two” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Deuces” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Smooth Lovin'” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Exhilarate” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Spirit of the Girl” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​"Controlled Chaos” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Energizing” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Darkling'” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Lotus” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Interloper” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Shaolin Monk” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Trouble with Tribals” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​“Tyrant” by Kevin MacLeod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Incompetech.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Used under Creative Commons Licenses - If you enjoyed today's episode consider donating to these wonderful free sound libraries.Play the Games which inspired the Droughtland system!​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All Flesh Must be Eaten⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Terra Primate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Savage Worlds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Call of Cthulhu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORE! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Details:​Runtime: 46:28​Format: MP3

Send us Fan MailVegas is shaking up in a huge way this week! In this episode, we are breaking down the massive news that Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Caesars Entertainment in a jaw-dropping $17.6 billion deal—and he might not be the only billionaire making major moves on the Strip. Plus, Dayna is back from Panama with travel notes, we give our first impressions of the brand new Vanderpump property, and we reveal exactly where global icons BTS went to refuel off the Strip. From yacht rock pool parties to mind-reading residencies, we've got a lot to cover. On this week's episode:The Billionaire Buyouts: Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion, and Barry Diller's firm just made a massive bid for MGM Resorts. What does this mean for your favorite properties?Vanderpump First Look: The Vanderpump Hotel is officially open! We went on-property to check out the stunning pool deck views and initial vibes before the grand opening. Eat Like BTS: The global icons took over Vegas and stopped off the Strip for an unforgettable meal. Find out how you can eat like K-Pop royalty at Lotus of Siam!

New here? Start with our Start Here playlist — five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. The Yelling Series: Part 1: Why You Keep Yelling Even When You Promised Yourself You'd Stop Part 2: Why Your Body Starts the Yelling Before Your Brain Does (And How to Stop It) Part 3: Why What You Do After You Yell Matters More Than the Yelling Itself — you're here You already know the guilt that comes after you yell. This episode is about what to do instead of drowning in it. In the finale of the Yelling Series, JoAnn shares the complete three-step repair framework — the exact words to say to your child after you lose it, why repair actually builds a stronger relationship than perfection ever could, and how to close the loop in under a minute so everyone can move forward. Because here's what the research on attachment tells us: it's not the yelling that causes long-term harm. It's the absence of repair. And once you know how to repair well, everything changes. What you'll learn: Why rupture and repair from attachment theory means the yelling itself is not what damages your relationship — and what actually does Why a mom who repairs consistently is doing something a mom who never yells but never addresses conflict cannot do Step 1: How to apologize simply and specifically — and the one word that destroys every apology (hint: it's "but") Step 2: How to take complete ownership of your behavior without letting your child off the hook or making them defensive Step 3: How to say what you'll work on in the future — and why promising effort instead of perfection is the only promise you can actually keep What all three steps sound like together in one real conversation — under a minute, no drama required How to teach your kids to apologize without ever telling them to — just by modeling it yourself What to do if your child isn't ready to respond right away after your repair Why if you've been yelling for a while, it'll take time for your kids to trust the change — and why that's completely okay "It's not yelling that causes most of the issues in relationships. It's the absence of repair. When repair exists, everything gets better. That's what creates the long-term relationship."

Pastor Arnold challenges the Calvinist doctrine of Limited Atonement. Drawing from Scripture, he argues that Christ died for all people, not only the "elect," and that Christ's atonement is unlimited in its provision, yet conditioned upon faith for its application. The presentation examines key biblical passages often used in debates over the extent of the atonement and contrasts Calvinist interpretations (TULIP) with a Free Grace perspective (LOTUS). Arnold contends that the doctrine of "Total Atonement" better reflects God's love, justice, and universal offer of salvation.

Four stories today — all connected to the biggest monthin NIO's history.NIO has burned approximately 100 billion yuan — $14.6billion — over 8 years since William Li founded the companyin 2014. June is the verdict month. NIO delivered 67,061vehicles in April and May combined. To hit Q2 guidance of110,000-115,000 vehicles it needs 42,939 to 47,939 in Junealone. The ES9 is in its first full production month withover 50,000 pre-orders. Onvo L60 deliveries begin June 11.Gen 5 swap stations arrive mid to late June. NIO's shortinterest just hit a 32-month low — the bears are leaving.The setup has never been better.A major Chinese analysis this week asks why Chinese carsare getting bigger. The answer: margin pressure is forcingevery automaker upmarket into flagship territory whereprofits still exist. But the article makes a critical point —most brands launching flagships above 400,000 yuan arebystanders. Only brands with years of authentic premiuminvestment can actually convert those buyers. NIO has spent8 years building that identity. Most competitors have not.Lotus — the iconic British sports car brand owned by Geely —just walked back 8 years of all-electric commitment andis reintroducing hybrid powertrains. Pure EV was correctas a direction. But for a performance brand whose customerstrack their cars, range anxiety and charging limitationsmade the all-electric bet commercially unworkable. TheChinese internet put it perfectly: "Going fully electricwas correct. Retreating from fully electric is rational."NIO's battery swap network was built specifically to solvethe problem that just forced Lotus to retreat.Trump confirmed in a Wednesday interview that Iran hasalready agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons — and thatthe Strait of Hormuz could reopen as soon as this month.That triggers a sequence: oil drops, inflation falls,rate cut expectations return, growth stocks re-rate upward.Watch oil tonight. Watch Treasury yields. June could behistoric for your portfolio in more ways than one.

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Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Tricia Gray grew up as one of four children in Louisiana, raised by a single mother who was trapped in a cycle of abusive relationships. At just five years old, Tricia became her mother's protector, shielding her through years of violence until into her late teens. Then tragedy struck: her mother was murdered in their own front yard by one of her abusers. Left to save herself, Tricia faced unimaginable pain and adversity. Yet from those darkest days, she forged an extraordinary path of resilience, mental strength, and spiritual growth. Her story is a powerful testament to human endurance and the ability to rise above trauma. In July 2026, Tricia Gray will release her highly anticipated memoir, "The Lotus Legacy". The book details her journey from childhood protector to empowered survivor, sharing the mindset, strategies, and inner work that helped her rebuild her life. In an exclusive interview, Tricia opens up about how she approached life's challenges and the deeply personal process of writing "The Lotus Legacy." Her story resonates with anyone seeking inspiration to overcome hardship, break generational cycles, and create a meaningful legacy. If Tricia could transform such profound trauma into strength and purpose with so few advantages, it challenges the rest of us to examine our own excuses. Her memoir isn't just a survival story — it's a blueprint for anyone ready to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start building a better life. Tricia's website is TriciaNGray.com. Keywords & Themes: childhood trauma survivor, overcoming domestic abuse, single parent family struggles, Louisiana true story, healing from childhood trauma, women's empowerment memoir, resilience stories 2026. Stay tuned for the full interview with Tricia Gray and the launch of "The Lotus Legacy" — a must-read memoir for anyone searching for hope, healing, and the courage to rewrite their own story. A Memoir of Hope and Healing... That is Why Tricia Gray's Story Matters Host: Bill Mitchell If you're experiencing intimate partner abuse, coercive control, or narcissistic abuse—or if you suspect someone you care about is—Riel's story offers critical perspective on spotting red flags early, breaking free, and finding support. You're not alone, and recognizing the patterns can be the first step toward safety and recovery. Domestic violence resources are available 24/7—reach out if you need help. Are you a survivor ready to speak out? Email Bill Mitchell at BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com to share your experience on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the WHEN DATING HURTS Book:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore more through the WHEN DATING HURTS book by Bill Mitchell, available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats. It's an essential resource for understanding domestic violence and dating safety. Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Warning & Disclaimer Please proceed with caution. This episode may be highly triggering for survivors of abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Tricia Gray grew up as one of four children in Louisiana, raised by a single mother who was trapped in a cycle of abusive relationships. At just five years old, Tricia became her mother's protector, shielding her through years of violence until into her late teens. Then tragedy struck: her mother was murdered in their own front yard by one of her abusers. Left to save herself, Tricia faced unimaginable pain and adversity. Yet from those darkest days, she forged an extraordinary path of resilience, mental strength, and spiritual growth. Her story is a powerful testament to human endurance and the ability to rise above trauma. In July 2026, Tricia Gray will release her highly anticipated memoir, "The Lotus Legacy". The book details her journey from childhood protector to empowered survivor, sharing the mindset, strategies, and inner work that helped her rebuild her life. In an exclusive interview, Tricia opens up about how she approached life's challenges and the deeply personal process of writing "The Lotus Legacy." Her story resonates with anyone seeking inspiration to overcome hardship, break generational cycles, and create a meaningful legacy. If Tricia could transform such profound trauma into strength and purpose with so few advantages, it challenges the rest of us to examine our own excuses. Her memoir isn't just a survival story — it's a blueprint for anyone ready to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start building a better life. Tricia's website is TriciaNGray.com. Keywords & Themes: childhood trauma survivor, overcoming domestic abuse, single parent family struggles, Louisiana true story, healing from childhood trauma, women's empowerment memoir, resilience stories 2026. Stay tuned for the full interview with Tricia Gray and the launch of "The Lotus Legacy" — a must-read memoir for anyone searching for hope, healing, and the courage to rewrite their own story. A Memoir of Hope and Healing... That is Why Tricia Gray's Story Matters Host: Bill Mitchell If you're experiencing intimate partner abuse, coercive control, or narcissistic abuse—or if you suspect someone you care about is—Riel's story offers critical perspective on spotting red flags early, breaking free, and finding support. You're not alone, and recognizing the patterns can be the first step toward safety and recovery. Domestic violence resources are available 24/7—reach out if you need help. Are you a survivor ready to speak out? Email Bill Mitchell at BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com to share your experience on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the WHEN DATING HURTS Book:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore more through the WHEN DATING HURTS book by Bill Mitchell, available on Amazon in paperback, eBook, and audiobook formats. It's an essential resource for understanding domestic violence and dating safety. Bill Mitchell NOTE: If you are a survivor and want to share your story of abuse on the WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast, please email me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BillMitchell@WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WHEN DATING HURTS book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in paperback, eBook, and audiobook) can be found on Amazon. HELPFUL RESOURCES: • National Domestic Violence Hotline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Hotline.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Call 800-799-SAFE • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LoveIsRespect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 866-331-9474 • RAINN (Rape Abuse Incest National Network) – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Call 800-656-4673 • SUICIDE HELPLINE: Call 988 Thank you for listening to our WHEN DATING HURTS podcast, Bill Mitchell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhenDatingHurts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: The WHEN DATING HURTS Podcast is providing this platform for information to be shared. We do not state with any certainty that anything is true or untrue. Understand that what you hear is the viewpoint of the people sharing. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll hear a Daily Reminder from Ji Kwang Dae Poep Sa Nim about the Buddha's enlightenment, his birth, and his insights. They are all interconnected.Thank you very much, Dae Poep Sa Nim,hapchang,with love and warm regards,Gak Duk

John and Lotus are joined this week by Jeff Gerstmann to discuss the week's biggest games news, including: The Witcher 3's surprising expansion coming in 2027, Steam Deck's massive price hikes, and what we thought of 007 First Light.00:00:00 Intro & podcasting at yourself00:08:56 The Witcher 3 is getting new DLC in 202700:13:10 A moment for Unreal Engine 600:15:57 Ikaruga creator's next game has been canceledGo to nogamesforgenocide.com to learn more about the BDS movement and Microsoft's continued role in the ongoing atrocities in Gaza.00:19:14 Microsoft must pay $250m to settle class action lawsuit00:23:30 Modern Warfare 4 and the great Call of Duty fall-off00:29:18 Fable delayed from fall 2026 to February 202700:38:30 Hoyoverse is investing $14.6b in AI initiatives in the next three years00:42:20 Roblox and how to navigate its ubiquity as a parent00:49:15 Steam Deck price hikes and the rare appreciation of gaming setups00:57:13 Steam updates tags and Workshop features01:14:44 TheGamer shifts to pay-per-click for its writers01:24:32 The PlayStation 5 Pro is tall01:27:01 007 First Light is a great Bond game even for people who aren't Bond superfans01:38:32 Carrot Kingdom--not the Atari shareware--is a fun and very short puzzler01:39:58 Panthalassa features a gorgeous underwater alien world01:41:57 Phonopolis is the latest from Amanita Design01:45:06 Mina the Hollower is Yacht Club's most interesting game01:52:12 Pictonico is WarioWare for your phone...without the Wario01:59:36 We answer your burning HIVE QUESTIONS from our Discord03:01:23 SGF 2026 plans & outroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

Você já se perguntou por que os carros da Fórmula 1 abandonaram as tradicionais cores de seus países para se tornarem outdoors ambulantes a 300 km/h? No episódio de hoje do Botequim GP, voltamos ao conturbado ano de 1968 para desvendar a maior revolução comercial e visual da história do automobilismo. Entenda como o genial Colin Chapman rasgou as regras, abandonou o clássico Verde Britânico (British Racing Green) e transformou os carros da equipe Lotus em verdadeiros maços de cigarro da Gold Leaf para salvar as finanças do time. Mas a estreia da nova pintura vermelha e dourada cobrou um preço altíssimo: mergulhe nos bastidores do ano mais trágico da Lotus, marcado pelas mortes brutais das lendas Jim Clark e Mike Spence. Pegue seu copo e venha entender o dia em que a inocência acabou e o dinheiro tomou conta da F1!

durée : 00:04:27 - Le Grand reportage de France Inter - La famille de Lotus a fui la Syrie en 2015 à cause de la guerre pour se réfugier en Suède. Dix ans plus tard, ils ont fait le choix de retrouver leur pays, nous les avons suivis. - réalisation : Omar Ouahmane Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

RESOURCES- Day 3 episode of the 5 Day Meditation Reset drops tomorrow, Thursday!CONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn day two of this guided meditation series, I invite you to reconnect with the sacred feminine energy within you. Through breathwork, healing color visualization, womb space awareness, and lotus flower meditation, this practice is designed to help you soften, receive, renew, and remember the divine light that has always lived inside of you.This meditation is dedicated to the woman who gives, serves, holds so much, and continues to rise. As you settle into your body and connect with your creative center, you'll be guided to honor your inner beauty, awaken your feminine power, and trust the sacred blooming within.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Day two welcome(0:15) Honoring divine feminine energy(1:01) Setting the meditation intention(1:38) Settling into your sacred space(2:26) Deep breathing reset(3:45) Choosing your healing color(4:17) Color flow visualization(5:23) Womb space awareness(6:31) Lotus in your creative center(7:35) Remembering nothing was taken from you(08:16) Letting the lotus rise(10:06) Gratitude and closing

Join Peter in the afterglow of a sensational Canadian GP as we look back at the highs and lows in Montreal.  Have the 2026 F1 regs redeemed themselves?  Can we expect more of the same in the upcoming races?  And what of the rise and rise of Kimi Antonelli?  Lots to talk about - and we meet the very special co-author of a very special new book, too. With thanks to Jetcraft, the world's largest buyer and seller of executive jets:https://jetcraft.comTo TrackNinja, a lap-timer and data app designed to help users improve their on-track car and driver performance through analysis and an innovative Data Garage. A lite version is free; the loaded edition is US$9.99 pcm or $99.99 yearlyhttps://trackninja.appTo OEM Exclusive, the passionate suppliers of OEM upgrades for exotic and high-performance vehiclesAnd to REC Watches, whose timepieces are infused with DNA and actual material from famous racing and road cars. Claim your additional 10 per cent discount by adding the codeword PETER:https://recwatches.com/next-projectImage: Red Bull Alan Stacey - his life and Lotus career is produced by BHP Publishing and is available now from selected on-line storesVisit https://alpinestars.com for all your racing apparelTry Oscar Razors - Australia's highly-rated, 5-blade razors for men and women https://oscarrazor.com.au.  Follow Peter @peterwindsorBook a Cameo with Peter: https://cameo.com/peterwindsorContact us at: peterwindsoryt@gmail.comWe support the Race Against Dementia:https://raceagainstdementia.comThe Alora dog rescue shelter (Malaga, Spain)https://aloradogrescue.com#standwithukraine - now, more than ever#Canada! #jimmykimmel!Stephen Gallacher Golf Foundationhttps://sgfoundation.co.ukNick: you're with us always:https://samaritans.orgSupport the showVisit: https://youtube.com/peterwindsor for F1 videos past, present and future

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What if the problem isn't your strategy, your people, or your tools, but the lens you're looking through? In this first conversation with Andrew Stotz, quality educator Balaji Reddie explains why so many organizations chase Deming's 14 Points and prizes but miss the philosophy underneath. He also gets into what changes once you start seeing your organization as one connected system. There are a few surprises along the way, like why his employees actually celebrated the day he got rid of performance appraisals. 0:00:01.9 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz and I'll be your host as we continue our journey into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today I'm here with featured guest Balaji Reddie, who is an educator and trainer in teaching of Dr. Deming and quality management generally. Now the topic for today is a deeper perspective of the teachings of Dr. Deming. Balaji, how are you?   0:00:29.6 Balaji Reddie: I am fine. It's wonderful to see you this morning. I have been looking forward to this for quite some time now.   0:00:37.0 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. In fact, we've been talking back and forth in the past and then we had a meeting recently to get going on this because you've got so much to share. And one of the things I just said is a deeper perspective on the teachings of Dr. Deming. Maybe you could just give a little background of yourself for those people that have never heard of your journey. Maybe tell us a little bit about your journey, the Deming journey, as well as what you're doing now.   0:01:02.2 Balaji Reddie: All right. So I am an electrical engineer by profession and my first job which I got was in a lamp, a bulb manufacturing company which made automotive lamps. And that's where I chose to be in the quality department because I was being shunted around in all the different departments and the owner of the company asked me, "Where would you like to be?" and I said, "Quality." I don't know, when I look back why I chose. I think it appealed to me as an engineer and also the fact that I wanted to be a manager. It combined engineering and something to do with managing people. I don't want to sound dramatic, but I don't think I chose quality, I think quality chose me. But what I did after that was conscious. I did a postgraduate diploma in quality management, the first structured course in the country, and then went on to a Master of Science in quality management here in India.   0:02:00.2 Balaji Reddie: So that's been my journey here as far as working. I worked a lot. I used to teach part-time, but I made this switch 20 years ago to be an educator primarily and decided to put all my focus into creating the next gen of managers. At the same time, during the bit of a free time that I have, I do consult, but that's not the core profession of mine. So, yes, I'm an educator and a trainer. You can say that. I teach quality management, anything to do with operations, supply chain, et cetera, but there's always been a Deming slant to it. Along with that, I've also liked to... Because I went into the works of Dr. Juran, I got a good chance to meet with him and be in touch with him. It was only the last six years of his life, but I think he had very little time to give me, but he gave me time. So I have a good perspective of both these gentlemen. And if you know quality, they're the pioneers.   0:03:01.5 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And I'm curious, when you first started out with the degrees and the, as you mentioned, getting a diploma and then a master's, was Deming front and center in there or was that a secondary thing? What was it like in the beginning?   0:03:19.6 Balaji Reddie: Oh, my entire focus was actually Deming. I needed to be qualified in that. I wanted to qualify myself in quality, that's what I meant here, because there was no... I was looking for a structured course on the subject. You had these training programs, certificate courses, but this one caught my attention when they said we have a diploma in quality. And part of the course was we had to, there was a project like a dissertation, and we had to show how we implemented this in our companies where we were working. And for those who were not working, they were provided companies where you go and actually implement these. So it was a win-win. So the company gained and you gained. That's how it was. That's what I liked about that course. Same with the masters. It was a complete two-year course. This was a year-and-a-half or three semesters. That was more elaborate, the masters. So, yeah.   0:04:18.0 Andrew Stotz: And what is the state of Deming and the teachings of Dr. Deming in India? We know that many companies in India have implemented the teachings of Deming over the years. But of course, there's a lot of people that just know nothing. I'm just curious, what is the state right now as far as the teachings of Dr. Deming?   0:04:40.3 Balaji Reddie: Oh, I'd like to... Just a slight correction there. We have the highest number of Deming Prize winners, but that does not necessarily mean that they're implementing the teachings of Dr. Deming. In fact, many of them after having got the prize... I worked in a company, we were suppliers to one of them. And when they came to do a vendor assessment to our factory, obviously there's a lot of buzz. Everyone in the company, they called me the Deming man. They used to call me that. And so when these guys came down and they were talking and when they gave their business card which had the Deming Prize logo, so they said, "Oh, we have... You know, Balaji is here and he's our Deming man." So who's he and what is this? And so they came and met me and they said that, "We got the Deming Prize." I said, "Excellent." But I said, "Just because you got the Deming Prize, I mean, have you worked on the Deming philosophy?" "Isn't this the same?" And I said, "No." And I, of course, joked with them, and they said, "So how do we learn?" And I said, "Pay me." [laughter] Anyway, yeah, then we got talking and they realized that there was such a big gap in what they were doing. For instance, when I spoke to them about performance appraisals and having quotas and things like that, they were like, "What?"   0:06:04.9 Andrew Stotz: Interesting. And when we talk about the Deming Prize, when I asked you that, we're talking about the Deming Prize which is offered by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers through their Deming Prize Committee. This isn't something done through the Deming Institute.   0:06:12.3 Balaji Reddie: No.   0:06:19.7 Andrew Stotz: Yep. Okay. And do people study Deming there in India anymore or is it fading out or...   0:06:26.7 Balaji Reddie: Well, yeah, that's what I said, they do know. The good part is that because of the fact that the Deming Prize winners are there, at least they know about Dr. Deming. And then they're curious to know, "Oh, what did he teach?" Because again, they've been given that perspective that he taught, well, wrongly, PDCA, and he focused on the 14 points. And then when they read the 14 points and then they get... Because when you read it just without understanding, you can actually... It can put off certain people. You may get a little repulsed and say, "Oh, my God, what's he saying?" But then there are certain people who get intrigued and say, "Wait a minute. This is challenging. He's saying that we need not have quotas? Then how are you going to get work done?" And that's where the questioning begins. And there have been normally these trends where some companies where they called me over, I shall not name one of them, one of the students I was teaching in class and I was talking about the 14 points, and then she comes up to me and she says, "I've spoken about you to my father, and he's working in this company, and they're going for the Deming Prize. He wants to meet you." And then she brings him to the college the next morning and then we had a lovely discussion. And he said, "We've been discussing the 14 points." And I said, "You know what? You're putting the cart before the horse. You need to discuss profound knowledge first." So he said, "I'll put you in touch with my HR, the human resource." And then that lady got in touch with me, then we had a good chat and I explained to her and she understood very quickly. Incidentally, Andrew, that's something very amazing, when I speak about these things to the HR people, they take to it like a fish takes to water. They say, "You're right. What can we do about appraisals? Appraisals are wrong." But they also know they're shackled. They do not have the authority to break and come out of it. There have been some cases where they've been bold enough, but many of them... That's one of the things I've seen over these last 20 years that I've been teaching, that everybody principally agrees, but they also say that we're bound by it.   0:08:37.6 Andrew Stotz: That reminds me when I attended my first seminar when I was 24, and I was very intimidated by all the people in the room. I was just fresh out of university, working at Pepsi in Los Angeles. I flew into Washington, D.C., and so I sat right in the front row and I just decided I'm not gonna look at anybody behind me because they're all bigwig executives. But then when I heard Deming really show no mercy and really be tough to them, I was like, "Wow, wow, this is interesting." And he was getting to the... As a factory supervisor, which is what I was at Pepsi, I could just see he was getting to the heart of the matter. And so, yeah, a lot of things are very obvious to people in the factory, but then it's the leadership that is an issue. I'm curious when we think about... Let's imagine that someone listening to this has never heard of Dr. Deming and it's their first time, they stumbled upon this, they're hearing you speak. They're gonna ask the question, "Why does this matter? What benefit do I get from this?" How would you describe that to someone who knows nothing about Dr. Deming and his teachings?   0:09:59.3 Balaji Reddie: Oh, well, when you start getting aware of what this man had to say, let me tell you, when you start actually getting to it, you'll find that what you've been missing all this time in life. And then when you actually get to implement this, it'll be way, way better than where you are right now, sometimes totally in a very, very different direction. And you begin to realize that you had an illusion of knowledge, that you thought you were correct, and then suddenly a new perspective comes in. Just to make a point here, I don't want to be boastful about this, but I'm really proud to say this, that in all the companies that I worked, I removed performance appraisal. None of the companies I worked in had performance appraisal. And the day we removed it in one of the companies, there were actually celebrations.   [laughter]   0:10:56.7 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. Which for many people listening that don't know anything about the teachings of Dr. Deming may think, "That's crazy, because I thought that we run business through performance appraisals, KPIs, and the like." One of the ways I was thinking when you were just speaking was it's a little bit like Deming's... You're a fish, and Dr. Deming is a guy that's gonna come up and tell you, "Oh, by the way, you're surrounded by water." And you're like, "Wait, what do you mean? What's water?" And then all of a sudden he brings this awareness like, "What am I swimming in? I am swimming in something, and it's called water." And it's like everything that's going on, the concept of how we learn, the concept of variation, the concept of psychology, it's like all of these are foundational things that we've been swimming in, but we really haven't been paying attention to. And I think he woke me up to a lot of that. So what should we talk about today? What do you got on your mind?   0:11:55.7 Balaji Reddie: Well, I presume that the audience would be someone who's read about Deming, or if they have not read, I can go it either way.   0:12:05.9 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, I mean, I would say just let's go into what your learnings are and what you want to teach us today and share with us, and then people can follow along.   0:12:17.4 Balaji Reddie: All right. So let's begin with what he meant by Profound Knowledge, because that was something he put together only towards the end of his life. I'm reminded of a few things that led to me thinking about these things. One of the very first books that was written on him was by Mary Walton, The Deming Management Method. And with due respect, she was an excellent journalist, and so she followed him around. Everyone was intrigued to know who this man is because he had just gained popularity. If Japan Can... Why Can't We? And so she wrote this book, I think as early as '84, if I'm not mistaken. And she followed him around for almost three years before she actually published the book. So she attended four-day seminars, and she's trying to understand what this man was. So the biography bit of it was very nice. But if you go there in the preface and in one of the chapters, there's a very interesting conversation where she says, "I asked Deming that why don't you set up a body, an organization? Why are you doing this all alone?" And he didn't say a word to her, and he just mentioned to her, "I'm good." So I believe he was still looking for the answers to offer something to the world. He had it all in uncoordinated stuff here and there, but that came much later, I think in 1989, when he finally put it all together and called it Profound Knowledge. Because that was when a year, a month or so before he passed away, he set up the Deming Institute. I think he thought he was ready now to leave behind a legacy that others could build upon, right?   0:14:08.0 Balaji Reddie: And so that he called it... Again, I'm looking for the missing link here—. Apparently, when he wrote it, as he called it deep knowledge, but it was someone who gave him the word profound, and that's how the name stuck. So I'm still trying to find out who did that. I saw this in one of the letters to Henry Neave, where he was writing to all of his colleagues, he called them, and taking feedback from them. And in that, he said that, "I profess this is deep, this is wide." And somebody said, "It's profound." I forget. I really want to find out who it is. I asked Bill Scherkenbach, and he said, no, it wasn't him. Henry, of course, no. I asked Bill Latzko, and he said, "No way. I never said that." So I really don't know who said it, but he christened it "profound." And we all know now, it sounded very pompous to begin with when you hear profound, and then you say, "Wait a minute." When you start getting into it, you say, "He's right. There's no other word to describe this. It is profound." So what exactly is Profound Knowledge? Now, it's a different way of looking at things around you. And especially he designed this or created this for man-made systems, organizations that you and I work in, helping us to look at things differently, right? And that's why he said it's a different lens. And when you see things differently, you ask different questions, right? When you ask different questions, you get different answers. When you get different answers, you draw different conclusions. When you draw different conclusions, you take different decisions. And when you take different decisions, that's when you get different results. It's insanity to expect different results by asking the same questions every single time. All right.   0:15:53.8 Balaji Reddie: Now, what exactly is, again, what do you mean by this whole thing, the lens? He brought together four seemingly disconnected sciences, right? He never invented any single one of them, but he saw the interconnections. All right. And the four sciences, he felt that if you had good knowledge, working knowledge of these four sciences, you need not be an expert in them, just enough for you to understand what's going on around you. All right? And in no order of importance, he had his title for each of those sciences. One was he called it appreciation for a system, which I would like to say very simply is connectedness, right? Because when people say systems thinking, okay, then you have the systems thinking experts who jumped into the picture. And I think they were caught napping. To be quite honest, Andrew, I think the people from the world of management were suddenly caught napping, and the experts were completely caught napping because they realized they'd missed the bus. Here's this man who caught everything together and put it into place, right? And so when they were... When they said systems thinking, so the systems experts came in and started trying to find out, "Oh, but he missed out on this, and he's confusing this with that." That's where it is. Dr. Deming knew where to start. All right? He said, "Yes, of course, it's all about systems, appreciation for a system, the fact that nothing exists in isolation." So I would like to say connectedness. Everything's connected to everything. When you start having that systemic approach, you realize you're not dealing with events, you're dealing with eventualities, and that there are always a huge myriad of inputs that create the outputs that you see in front of your eyes, right? And there's so many other attributes that they're separated in time and space, et cetera. We can talk for this forever. But the short word here is connectedness. Second...   0:17:56.1 Andrew Stotz: And I would say that the systems experts retreated soon after because they're nowhere to be found when we look at it these days, because everything's divide and conquer.   0:18:07.6 Balaji Reddie: Yes. Yeah, because there were people like Russell Ackoff, Stafford Beer was mentioned many times, and then their books. Now, I went on to read their books and I found, yes, they were going deep, but Dr. Deming knew where to draw the line and said, "That's it. Please don't go beyond this," and it depends on where you are, what you want to study. So draw your line around that and say that's it. And I think that thinking came from the next science which I'm talking about, which is understanding of variation, right? Now, although we say understanding of variation and people talk about the control chart, I think that's just the manifestation. If you look at the philosophy behind it, what Walter Shewhart actually was trying to do was to draw a line between when to act on the process and when to leave it alone, right? He came out with... He demarcated, and that's where it turned into the control chart with data. But broadly, Deming started applying this everywhere, right? He said that there are some things which are in my control and some things out of my control, and so he drew a line. And same with systems thinking, that how big and how deep should I go? And that's why he said every system must have an aim. Without an aim... So the aim and the purpose decide where you're gonna stop. You can't just keep on saying, "Oh, yeah, finally, okay, the whole world is a system." Fine, great, I get that. But I'm trying to study this, okay? My company, my organization, this process, these people. So you draw the line and say, "This is my purpose, so let me restrict." Again, I repeat, he knew where to stop. People tend to go overboard. And so he always said, "Begin with the aim, begin with the purpose." The purpose is the reason the system exists, and the aim is the direction in which you're headed. So you keep going there, keep revisiting that to let yourself remind yourself that I need to stop right here. Okay, and that's it. When I come to it later, because he said... Coming to the third part of Profound Knowledge, where he said you must have a theory of knowledge.   0:20:13.4 Balaji Reddie: Now, when people hear the word theory they get very put off. At least in my country, the broad doctrine is that theory is the opposite of practice. And so they think that theory belongs to the books and theory belongs at home. And when you come into the company, we all believe in being practical, right? And as you go through what Dr. Deming had to say about theory, you realize theory is a guide to better practice. And all the great practitioners are actually theorists. It's just that they don't know it, and we need to remind them. I've had enough of experience on this in my own company. And I remember when I turned on the light bulb for one of the very, very senior people in my company, he went completely quiet. He did not say anything, but I loved the way he reacted or responded to this when he started doing things very differently after the interaction that we had once. So that's with theory of knowledge. And...   0:21:19.9 Andrew Stotz: And would you say that theory of knowledge, would you correct my description of it, which is that you need to have a method of... You need to understand how you acquire knowledge?   0:21:40.1 Balaji Reddie: Yeah.   0:21:40.2 Andrew Stotz: And you gotta figure out, because acquiring knowledge, for instance, as an individual, we can play around lots of different ideas and experiments and stuff like that, but acquiring knowledge within an organization is a much harder thing. And so first is the idea that there's a level of rigor that you need in an organization to make knowledge stick.   0:22:06.9 Balaji Reddie: I think it's more about awareness. When you become aware of how you're converting information into knowledge. When you... He makes you aware of that, right? Dr. Deming gets you aware, he makes aware, "Okay, okay, wait, what's happening here?" Now, that method and all turned out to be the Plan-Do-Study-Act, whatever you call it. But he helped you understand how you're doing this, right? And you become cognizant. You get your cognitive behavior, you get very aware of things happening around you, right? You start asking the question, "Why? Why is this happening?" And then you get to the bottom of it. "Oh, when I do this, I get this." And that's when it becomes powerful for you. And then you also, "When I do this, I do not get this." And the more the theory fails, the more powerful it gets for you, because you know where it fails. So that's the awareness thing. So connectedness, being aware of the fact that it's beyond just numbers. It's about where, the variation bit, the third bit is about awareness, like I said, about learning, and the fourth, of course, about people. And he said here that all of us are born with a learning system, right? Each one of us has a learning system, a system of learning, but every single one of us has a different system of learning. We learn differently, and we learn at different speeds, at different paces, right? And so understanding the learning process of a person and then putting that person on the right job, right? He said you have to stop that person from working, and that's where joy in work comes in. People enjoy their work. I think the bottom line there is empathy when you start understanding why people do what they do, whether it's your people in the company, the customers, your suppliers, the entire system. So he says the learning process of every person needs to be understood. You want to control the market, you need to understand what makes the customer tick. You want to keep the suppliers with you, you want to understand what makes the suppliers tick, right? And what makes them tick.   0:24:23.3 Balaji Reddie: So that's the fourth part, which I would put as the word empathy. Trying to empathize. So putting this all together, he said that's what he called as Profound. So if you look at it in a broad sense, connectedness and empathy are very philosophical, and the variation and theory are very scientific. So he wanted us to be scientific and philosophical simultaneously. It's not either-or, it's and. And that's difficult to do, right? You have the big divide. You have a set of people who say, "Oh, I believe only in data. Show me the data, show me the results." And then there's a whole other set of people who says, "You gotta feel. You gotta feel for the company. Motivate." Yeah, but neither is wrong, but neither is complete. And this is complete. So this is where I found that I think we could begin, that we need to look at all these four sciences together. And of course, then came the 14 points which he laid out for us. Now, these 14 points, now if you look at them, because I just discussed the four... Of course, I've not gone into depth of each of the sciences, but I think good enough to understand what we are trying to deal with here, then you'd see that the 14 points are actually 14 consequences of this way of thinking. That you don't try to do the 14 points. When you start thinking this way, you end up with the 14 points, right? And there are some things which need to be done, right, and we need to start somewhere with this. And one of the main things that he always said is that people need to be educated about this, that people need to learn about this. And so education and training is important even when it comes to profound knowledge. And he said someone has to take the lead, all right? Someone has to get things done. And so that was his point number 14, that create a critical mass of people in the company that understand, believe, and will work towards these 14 points, right? So I'm gonna begin right there.   0:26:43.1 Andrew Stotz: I was just thinking about his saying, "One need not be an expert in any one point, [chuckle] any one of these areas." With the System of Profound Knowledge, the more I've studied it recently, which I've been working on a project recently where I had to go back to the System of Profound Knowledge, you really see that he's trying to provide a coherent, holistic system.   0:27:16.1 Balaji Reddie: Yes. I call it as a theory of leadership and management.   0:27:23.6 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And then you start to realize that if you can understand these four things, which isn't that... It doesn't have to be that complex, it can be pretty amazing. And I know one part of my business is investing, which I do on behalf of my clients. And one of the things that makes me stand out as unique is that I don't get distracted by the random variation in the markets. And so that doesn't mean that I'm gonna get it right all the time, but what it means is that my mind is much more clear when I understand. And as I tell people about variation, I say, if you think about just your birth, the beginning of your life is a random event. You had no influence over that, who you were born of. And therefore we at least know that randomness plays one role in your life. But when you start exploring the possibility that randomness is all around you just like water, it just wakes you up and you start to realize, "Aha, I've been reacting to things," and punishing and rewarding and all of that stuff that's happening in companies. And what I'm really doing is I'm just chasing my tail. Or as Dr. Deming would say, putting out a fire. A man could run... A manager could run... Could put out fires their whole career and never improve the system.   0:29:02.8 Balaji Reddie: Yeah. A lot of activity, no work.   0:29:04.5 Andrew Stotz: Yeah.   0:29:06.2 Balaji Reddie: Okay. Incidentally, when you said about investing, one of my students who did something fascinating, I've yet to get to the bottom of it, I never sat down and asked him how he did it, but he used control charts for the stock market. And one day he explained to me, he was trying to rather, because I never... I'm not into all of that investing. That's done by my wife. I just sign the papers and she puts it in. So I... I mean, I might as well be shown the Constitution and say, "Okay, this is what it is," you know? But yeah, so he... I remember sharing with him and he said, "Can I use this for stock market?" I said, "Look, son, I don't know how this works, but I presume what you can do is this. If you had yesterday's Sensex numbers and you have today's, then you can draw a control chart for the differences, you know? And then you get an upper limit and a lower limit. And then if today's closing is so much, it can rise up to the upper control limit, that is the difference. You can add the difference to today's closing and say it can rise to so much, it can fall by so much, and likewise to the lower control limit." And then his eyes just lit up and he said, "I know what to do." And that was it. And I didn't meet him for a week. And a week later, I meet him and he says, "I want to show you something." And he opened his laptop and there were control charts all over the place and I just couldn't figure out, "So what was all this?" And then he said, "I've been following these. There are some blue chip companies and there are some..." I don't know, I don't understand these things much, but he said that, "I'm drawing a control chart for these and so I know that when it crosses the upper control limits, that's the max I can get for the share, so I sell."   0:30:55.7 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. I mean, the hard part... The stock market is purely random most of the time and it's a challenge. But one of the things... I gave a speech to my investors and I did control charts and I did it as a way of helping them understand the markets.   0:31:04.2 Balaji Reddie: Okay.   0:31:12.7 Andrew Stotz: To predict the markets is hard.   0:31:15.7 Balaji Reddie: It's hard.   0:31:16.4 Andrew Stotz: But the control chart allows us to kind of.. It allows us to understand that most of the variation is just normal ups and downs.   0:31:24.8 Balaji Reddie: Yes.   0:31:26.5 Andrew Stotz: And so don't freak out about it. That's the first thing that really helps me. So that area of variation I find very fascinating.   0:31:34.7 Balaji Reddie: Very fascinating. I used it for COVID data, by the way. And there was a lot of criticism about that, but I knew I was going in the right direction because I was plotting the charts for the percentage positive and not the number of cases that were being tested positive every day. And so if the percentage positive lay within limits, then we were safe. I mean, everyone wants a zero, I get that. But I'm just saying here, having said that we're collecting the data and we are turning out so much of positive every day, then it should lie within certain controllable or predictable limits. And when it crosses the limit is when we get a little worried. And that's what I used this for initially. I remember it was Lloyd Provost who stood by me, whereas the other practitioners were saying, "No, you cannot use control chart for COVID and for data and for epidemic and pandemic." Whereas Deming himself used it for an epidemic of cholera somewhere. I read it in his work and where he used the c-chart and he saw that areas where the points were outside limits and then they tested the water and well, well, whatever it was, it turned out to be that he found the special cause and blah, blah, blah. So that's what gave me the idea of using the control chart for COVID and it was quite fascinating.   0:32:56.5 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. Yeah, unfortunately there wasn't a lot of independent thinking during that time.   0:33:02.5 Balaji Reddie: Yeah. [laughter]   0:33:03.0 Andrew Stotz: Real serious groupthink at that time. So I had my experience in my PhD research and my job as an analyst all my life where... And I teach my students believe nothing, believe no one, demand evidence. And so I'm constantly digging and that's just the heart of being an analyst. But when I go back... I want to go back to when I was starting at Pepsi. The reason why my boss recommended me to go to the Deming seminar was simple because I knew how to work a computer. And that was 1989 when I went to work at Pepsi. And what I had, all of these loaders that were loading up trucks with Pepsi each night. We would load about 80, 90 trucks each night. And in the heat of the summer, we would work till 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning, but generally we would finish at 11:00 or midnight. But they were just... I would go to the drivers in the morning and then the drivers would come back in the afternoon and complain that the product that they needed was not on the truck. And there was just... And I went to the loaders, they go, "I put it on the truck. I don't know what you're talking about." And so there was this battle between the night loaders and the truck drivers. And so what I just did originally was I just started... I did inspection. The first thing I did is I said, "Look, before you close the doors on the trucks at night, I just want to count myself to understand what's happening here." And then I started keeping a record of that and I put that in Excel, it was Lotus 1-2-3 at the time, and then I put up charts of each person's error rate each night. And so we had a long chart. And I never actually even told them what I was doing, I just put up on the wall. And then they started looking at it over time and talking about it and then asking me questions. And it wasn't for the purpose of blaming, it was the purpose of just understanding.   0:35:01.2 Andrew Stotz: But then what we really started to see was that some people were much more accurate than others. And then we started to ask the question, "Well, how are they doing it?" And then they explained how they kept records of what they were doing and all that. And so we started to see that we could improve this. And we started to improve those numbers quite dramatically until we got to the point where I told the loaders when they were done that they were to lock the trucks and seal them and the drivers were not allowed to open them. They had to take them as is. And when everybody realized we really have to build from the beginning that this is loaded right, then we started to have massive efficiency. In the number of... Let's say you have 50 or 100 truck drivers that come in at 5:00 in the morning. It could take you till 9:00 AM to get them out the door if they've got problems and they're checking their trucks and all that. But if you've got it set right and you've done it right, we were able to rush people through the door and the drivers would get out to the LA freeways much earlier and that makes a difference for the whole day. So that was my first experience with it all. And then my boss just said, "Well, seems like you know about statistical quality control." I said, "I have no idea. I have no idea what that is." But he said, "You should go to Washington, D.C. And study with Dr. Deming." And that's my little story.   0:36:20.4 Balaji Reddie: Oh, wow. Okay.   0:36:21.6 Andrew Stotz: So how would we... What's the best way to wrap this up and think about what somebody who doesn't really necessarily have experience with the System of Profound Knowledge, you've given them some good overview. What would you like them to take away from this?   0:36:39.2 Balaji Reddie: Well, if you have now come to know about what this is, I think you could go to the W. Edwards Deming Institute website and you could subscribe and start looking into the learning pathways, systems thinking, there are a lot of catalogs available there and they've done a great job of putting things together. So they could do that reading, of course, you need to start reading, but the danger in reading Dr. Deming's work is it could put you off sometimes. And I would recommend a good place to start reading and understanding the Deming philosophy would be Henry Neve's book, The Deming Dimension. It's a very good start, one of the best introductions. You could always build upon that. So along with having Out of the Crisis, The New Economics, and Essential Deming, which was put together by Joyce Orsini, these are the three essential Deming books which contain papers, his own works, and then use Deming Dimension as a guide, so to say. You could read the books together and you could read profound knowledge to begin with. And once you get a good idea about what there is, then the question comes is where do we start? And that's where I just ended by saying that we start at point number 14 about creating a critical mass and take on leadership, right? So somebody has to take the lead. So what we could do is, I think the next time we meet, we could begin with that, how do we start? So we'll talk about the principles of leadership that W. Edwards Deming spoke of and what did he expect the leaders to do once you've decided or you've started seeing things differently and you say, "No, I need to do something about this. I need to start somewhere." And so we'll start with the principles of leadership. That's the way I look at it.   0:38:44.5 Andrew Stotz: Fantastic. Well, I look forward to our next conversation, how we can start to think about how we take this information and make a better world and make a better company, feel better. And so from everybody at the Deming Institute, I want to thank you again for this discussion. And for listeners, remember to go to deming.org and jump into DemingNext to continue your journey.   0:39:09.7 Balaji Reddie: Yes.   0:39:11.1 Andrew Stotz: It's an exciting tool. And this is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming, and that is: "People are entitled to joy in work."

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John, Lotus, and Niki discuss the biggest news of the week, including Embracer's head-scratching restructure, Destiny 2's final update, and PlayStation Plus price hikes.00:00:00 Intro & Niki Buys a Porsche00:09:50 Terraria celebrates 15 years of absolutely bonkers player counts00:25:15 Tom Kane passes away at 6400:26:41 PlayStation Plus gets price hikes00:35:47 US National Recording Registry adds DOOM soundtrack to its library00:44:28 Stig Asmussen Dungeons & Dragons game canceled by Wizards of the Coast00:55:20 Embracer restructures their game organizations again01:04:20 Quantic Dream's MOBA is shutting down01:06:14 Bungie ending Destiny 2 development and facing layoffs01:27:30 Everyone roasts John for buying a PS5 Pro01:39:00 Niki continues to build a NAS for their home01:51:28 The crew answers your burning HIVE QUESTIONS from Discord03:04:15 Outro & SGF PlansThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

Content Warning for graphic medical procedures, assault, sexual assault, suicide, and death in this episode. The Pitt is a show with a lot of tough ingredients thrown into a stew--we try to navigate these with tact and care but be forewarned the entire episode has a lot of potentially triggering discussion.GameDeveloper.com Editor-in-Chief (and Polygon, Waypoint, and Fanbyte alum) Danielle Riendeau joins John Warren for a recap of season two of The Pitt, one of VGBees' favorite television shows.Danielle lends her experience as a volunteer EMT in New York City to the duo's analysis and critique of the HBO Max medical drama. Included topics:The role of AI in healthcareThe role of compassion in emergency medicineUsing the show to demystify difficult subjects regarding sexual assault and deathICE and their miserable role in American healthcare in 2026and much, much more!Thanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

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Lotus and John discuss the biggest games news of the week, including Subnautica 2 creating a big bonus problem for KRAFTON's CEO, leaked Xbox controllers, and Marathon's interesting PVE-focused roadmap.00:00:00 Intro & Buc-ees Fare00:10:05 Subnautica 2's massive sales creates an interesting problem for KRAFTON's CEO00:13:15 Steam Controllers look bad, feel good, and scream when you drop them00:21:43 Sony takes huge loss on Bungie acquisition; Marathon gets new PVE-heavy roadmap00:30:20 Wizards and Hasbro fail to recognize the new MTG: Arena union00:33:25 Double Fine is also unionzing00:35:35 New Xbox controllers were leaked00:38:45 Microsoft fires executive for ties with Israel Ministry of Defense00:41:35 Sony says studios are using AI, but we have questions00:49:10 Tekken producer Harada leads new SNK studio00:53:05 Niki joins the show on locations to run down news so far00:54:45 Sega backs off of live services games00:58:38 GameStop's offer to buy eBay thoroughly, hilariously, decisively rebuffed01:04:12 Nintendo's fiscal report reveals reasons for Switch 2 price hike01:07:40 House Hunters is the best hotel television show01:09:10 The story in Digimon Story: Time Stranger is pretty bad01:18:10 The crew answers your burning HIVE QUESTIONS from our Discord02:21:50 Reviews & OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

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Last time on the Bestow Curse podcast, looking to capitalize on their ongoing buffs, our heroes fought through waves of polongs and cinder ghouls as they progressed deeper into Castle Scarwall. Have these hordes of undead weakened them too much for the inevitable conflict with Cazovan's lieutenants? The cursed campaign continues now!   Website: hideouslaughterpodcast.com Patreon: patreon.com/hideouslaughter Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HideousLaughterPod Discord: https://discord.gg/ruG6hxB Email: bestowcursepodcast@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: @hideouslaughterpod Reddit: reddit.com/r/HideousLaughter Die Hard Dice Discount Code: Hideous Ambience by Michael Ghelfi https://michaelghelfi.bandcamp.com/  Theme Song: Firemane by Adrian Von Zeigler

Happy Hour Vegas' Andrew Morgan sits in for the vacationing Gemini Stevens this week, co-hosting an episode centering around two big interviews. First, Brezza Chef Nicole Brisson tells Al about her return to the suburbs at Amari in Uncommons. Then, Penny Chutima weighs in on the reopening of her family's original Lotus of Siam location on East Sahara Avenue. Other interviews include Luis and Chef Izzy from Gyu+ talking about this weekend's collaboration with Raku's Matsuo Endo, while Chef Alicia Shevetone and '80s pop star Tiffany discuss their new cookbook. Beyond that, we have restaurant reports from Boom Bang, Vickie's Diner, Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Good Pie's new Red Rock location, High Steaks at The Rio, and Fontainebleau's  La Cote and Washing Potato. As usual, there is the news, and a Happy Hour Report on JD's in The English Hotel.

The suburban southeast of Las Vegas was stunned early this week after a gunman shot and killed his ex-wife and her husband at an area grocery store before being subdued by bystanders. Nevada Current reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle and Executive Producer Layla Muhammad join host Jesse Merrick to discuss not only why the shooting broke through the news cycle, but whether or not it could spur action for domestic violence survivors in the Las Vegas Valley. Plus, the team breaks down why a potential gas tax holiday won't be all it's cracked up to be, and a Gen Z internship opportunity trying to put Las Vegas directly onto your For You Page. And in this week's members-only bonus segment, we break down the long-awaited return of Lotus of Siam's original location (and add some of our favorite local Thai food recommendations, too).  Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, May 15th episode: The Neon Museum Zen Leaf Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Primm is closing forever, Buffalo Bill's will not reopen and another piece of roadside Vegas history is disappearing. Shawn and Mark talk through the July 4 closure, the worker housing timeline and why this one hits harder than a normal casino shutdown. The show also covers a rumor about MGM Resorts closing its remaining Las Vegas buffets, the new Totally Awesome Bar & Arcade at MGM Grand, Flamingo's newly opened space after Carlos'n Charlie's was torn out, the return of Lotus of Siam's original location, the Evel Knievel Experience, the Mob Museum's expansion and Vegas' summer fireworks plan. Episode Guide 0:00 Vegas gives away gas in California 0:32 Record heat hits Las Vegas 1:18 Primm is closing forever 4:01 MGM buffet closure rumor 6:27 Vanderpump Hotel crest update 7:19 Lotus of Siam original location returns 8:42 Totally Awesome Bar & Arcade opens at MGM Grand 10:53 Carlos'n Charlie's removal opens up Flamingo 12:51 Caesars projects and Evel Knievel Experience 14:37 Mob Museum expansion moves forward 16:06 Vegas' summer fireworks plan Links   Miles to Memories MTM Vegas Patreon Gas giveaway - https://x.com/lasvegaslocally/status/2052778489942872303?s=46 MGM buffets - https://x.com/vitalvegas/status/2052880793161310646?s=46 Vanderpump crest - https://x.com/cinamongirl/status/2052498174301143249?s=20 Lotus of Siam - https://x.com/eatinglasvegas/status/2052769057196093569?s=46 Bonus Round Awesome Bar - https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/bonus-round.html  https://x.com/seventensuited/status/2052585033526091796?s=46 Flamingo update - https://x.com/seventensuited/status/2052197766110298410?s=46 Evel Knievel - https://neon.reviewjournal.com/kats/evel-knievel-museum-to-land-in-las-vegas-this-summer-3334640/ Mob Museum - https://themobmuseum.org/press_releases/the-mob-museum-acquires-adjacent-land-parcel-expansion-of-museum-footprint-to-enable-future-growth/ Summer fireworks - https://press.lvcva.com/news-releases/this-summer-in-vegas--expect-fireworks/s/7b79b330-488c-4caf-83fc-f5ee435dd52a?cat=news-releases  

Niki, Lotus, and John embark on a "no bummers" episode of the show, complete with discussions about the new Star Fox game, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's endless charm, and Mina the Hollower's long-awaited release date.00:00:00 Intro & John's parking lot predicament00:12:15 Star Fox 64 Remake00:17:15 Mina the Hollower gets a release date at long last00:19:16 Copilot removed from Xbox plans (please go to nogamesforgenocide.com to learn about the ongoing boycott of Microsoft and Xbox products)00:23:53 LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight looks great00:28:27 More "no bummers" news round-up00:31:42 Niki's new Logitech MX Master 4 mouse00:43:37 Niki continues loving Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream00:46:07 Echo Chaser is a slick PICO-8 free game00:47:28 Family is a great music-centric game you can play for free right now00:50:20 mini pharma is a charming PICO-8 puzzler00:57:59 We answer your burning Hive Questions straight from our Discord02:07:58 OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

What if the body already knows exactly how to heal… but modern life keeps interrupting the process? In this profoundly emotional and paradigm-shifting conversation, Darin sits down with Australian wellness expert, author, and speaker Andi Lew for a sweeping exploration of trauma, birth, attachment, nervous system regulation, chiropractic philosophy, purpose, intuition, breast implant illness, and the forgotten wisdom of the human body. From the way we enter the world through birth, to the emotional wounds that shape our identities, to the systems that disconnect us from nature and ourselves, this episode is ultimately about one thing: reclaiming your innate intelligence and reconnecting to what it truly means to be human. What You'll Learn Why symptoms like fevers, coughing, and rashes may actually be signs of healing The body's innate intelligence and how modern medicine often suppresses it How trauma and emotional suppression shape physical health outcomes The connection between birth practices, attachment, and nervous system development Why "cry it out" parenting may create emotionally disconnected adults How posture, movement, and chiropractic care impact longevity and vitality The hidden reality of breast implant illness and medical gaslighting How trauma can unconsciously drive cosmetic enhancement decisions Why purpose, creativity, and service are essential for healing How reconnecting to nature, vulnerability, and authenticity changes everything   Chapters 00:00:03 – Welcome to SuperLife and the mission of reclaiming sovereignty 00:00:33 – Sponsor: plastic toothpaste tubes, toxins, and environmental impact 00:01:06 – Endocrine disruptors and hidden exposure from everyday products 00:01:35 – Bite Toothpaste Bits and sustainable wellness solutions 00:02:47 – Introduction to Andi Lew 00:03:03 – 30 years teaching holistic health and wellness 00:03:24 – Symptoms as signs of healing—not dysfunction 00:03:51 – Chiropractic philosophy and the nervous system as master controller 00:04:07 – The hidden dangers of the cosmetic industry 00:04:19 – Introducing "Treasure Chest" and breast implant illness 00:04:49 – Trusting nature and reclaiming innate power 00:05:08 – Instant connection and unscripted conversation 00:05:43 – Why storytelling itself is healing medicine 00:06:35 – Indigenous wisdom, dreamtime, and human connection 00:07:00 – Education, service, and sharing wisdom with the world 00:07:30 – The courage required to share your voice 00:08:03 – Aging naturally and embodying wellness principles 00:08:47 – "Connected" and the body's innate healing intelligence 00:09:11 – Why vomiting, fevers, and rashes may be healing responses 00:09:53 – The danger of suppressing symptoms instead of listening to them 00:10:15 – Norwegian researcher: "The body never makes a wrong choice" 00:11:08 – Inflammation as intelligent communication from the body 00:11:32 – Emotional healing through chiropractic care 00:12:14 – The shocking story of abuse ending after nervous system treatment 00:13:09 – Purpose, excitement, and why "your cells sing" 00:14:01 – Courage, the heart, and following what excites you 00:14:47 – Childhood rejection of pharmaceuticals and synthetic medicine 00:15:11 – Discovering chiropractic philosophy and innate intelligence 00:16:10 – Reactive medicine vs proactive wellness 00:16:35 – Birth, attachment, and nervous system programming 00:17:15 – Vaginal birth, microbiome transfer, and stress adaptation 00:18:03 – Elective cesareans, fear conditioning, and birth trauma 00:18:29 – The disturbing origins of modern birthing positions 00:19:03 – Lotus birth and allowing natural cord detachment 00:19:43 – Returning the placenta to the earth and the cycle of life 00:20:09 – Dependency culture and forgetting our innate power 00:20:34 – "Cry it out" parenting and neurological consequences 00:21:18 – Babies "feigning death" and nervous system overwhelm 00:21:40 – Emotionally unavailable babies becoming disconnected adults 00:22:06 – Attachment parenting and human brain development 00:22:23 – Sponsor: Manna Vitality and frequency-based wellness 00:24:18 – Questioning inherited systems and reclaiming connection 00:24:53 – Darin reflects on premature birth and separation trauma 00:25:59 – The unconscious programming created in childhood 00:26:53 – Mothers instinctively regulating babies through movement 00:27:29 – Synchronizing heartbeats, breathing, and body temperature 00:28:19 – Breastfeeding, immunity, and sacred connection 00:28:39 – "If breastfeeding offends you, put a blanket over your own head" 00:29:16 – Society disconnecting us from natural immunity and instincts 00:30:00 – Jaw alignment, breastfeeding, and healthy aging 00:30:47 – Chiropractic care, posture, and visible signs of aging 00:31:29 – Humans as reflections of nature itself 00:32:04 – Reclaiming connection to nature and innate wisdom 00:33:13 – Motherhood, surrender, and slowing down 00:33:37 – Lactation consultants and forgotten ancestral wisdom 00:34:01 – Co-sleeping, hormones, and nervous system healing 00:34:27 – "Velcro babies" and learning presence through parenting 00:35:15 – Why babies teach adults to slow down 00:36:00 – Purification, attachment, and emotional regulation 00:37:03 – Darin reflects on Andi's embodied wisdom and energy 00:38:20 – Leaving Australia with two suitcases and a calling to serve 00:39:08 – "Hurrying up to slow down" 00:39:40 – Creativity, AI, and reclaiming imagination 00:40:21 – Permission, dreams, and pursuing your true calling 00:41:07 – Trauma, identity, and self-liberation 00:41:59 – Bruce Lipton, epigenetics, and changing gene expression 00:42:38 – Perception shaping biology and reality itself 00:43:02 – Darin's emotional reaction to Andi's April Fools joke 00:45:04 – Introducing "Treasure Chest" and breast implant illness 00:46:16 – Childhood trauma and the decision to get implants 00:47:05 – Feeling disconnected from femininity and identity 00:47:46 – Depression, anxiety, and unexplained physical symptoms 00:48:43 – Six surgeons, medical gaslighting, and ignored intuition 00:49:28 – "Women know their bodies" 00:49:53 – Beauty standards and the historical control of women 00:50:35 – The disturbing origins of breast implants 00:51:15 – Trauma, healing, and turning pain into purpose 00:52:01 – Why leaning into discomfort creates liberation 00:53:08 – Accountability, surrender, and refusing victimhood 00:53:55 – Darin reflects on Andi's energetic embodiment 00:54:59 – "You are not your age—you are your energy" 00:55:23 – Botox, emotional masking, and relationship disconnection 00:56:34 – The systems designed to keep humanity disconnected 00:57:19 – Edward Bernays, propaganda, and engineered consumerism 00:58:16 – Selling unhappiness to create endless consumers 00:58:39 – Human imagination, intuition, and untapped potential 00:59:09 – Dreams, synchronicities, and alternate perceptions of reality 01:00:15 – Near-death experiences and reclaiming health after explant surgery 01:00:59 – Returning to the "divine organic state" 01:01:26 – Breast implants as inflammatory drivers and systemic shutdown 01:02:09 – The body walling off toxins through scar tissue 01:02:29 – "If I don't get this out of me now, I'm dying" 01:02:50 – Waking up after surgery and "coming back online" 01:03:24 – The extraordinary healing intelligence of the body 01:04:05 – Closing reflections on reconnection, healing, and human potential     Thank You to Our Sponsors Bite Toothpaste: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Andi Lew Website: andilew.com Instagram: @andi.lew Podcast: Well To Do Book: Treasured Chest     Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "The body is not broken. It's constantly communicating, adapting, protecting, and trying to guide us back into alignment. But modern life has disconnected us from that wisdom. Real healing begins the moment we stop suppressing the signals, start listening deeply, and reconnect to nature, purpose, vulnerability, and the innate intelligence already living inside of us."

It's hard to fathom that this podcast has lasted this long — and even more incredible that the energy surrounding it only seems to be getting stronger. What continues to emerge through these conversations is a deep collective longing: to understand ourselves more fully, to reclaim forgotten parts of ourselves, and to return to something ancient and true. Again and again, we find ourselves circling back to the essence of the Wild Woman archetype — woman's deepest nature. In a culture where the modern woman is often a blur of activity, pressured to be everything to everyone, these conversations remind us that the old knowing is long overdue. The episodes and guests below left a lasting imprint on us — conversations that challenged us, expanded us, comforted us, and called us closer to ourselves. Highlights for Kate & Betsy Episode 172 — Sarah Goettsch Sarah is a fierce advocate for social justice and an unapologetic ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. She brings both fire and empathy to her ministry, shaped by resilience, courage, and a deep commitment to those on the margins. Her story of navigating divorce as a pastor — while feeling the judgment of her congregation — was deeply impactful. She spoke openly about people harmed by religion and shared that her husband is an atheist, emphasizing that faith is deeply personal: it is between us and our God.  Her willingness to “go to the edge” challenged us to rethink the role of church and organized religion. She reminded us that while traditional religion may not be necessary for everyone, spiritual wrestling — with love, existence, meaning, and eternity — still matters profoundly. Highlights for Betsy Sasha Boros — Episode 29 Sasha spoke about no longer sacrificing connection to herself. She described feeling something within her urging her forward — pushing her toward change, even when it felt terrifying. One of the most memorable reflections: “The Universe will push you to the edge of the cliff and encourage you to jump.” Her honesty about standing in the free fall — where life feels exciting, terrifying, hopeful, and unknown all at once — captured something many women quietly experience when stepping into authenticity. Lyz Lenz — Episode 103 Lyz's unapologetic honesty left a profound impression. She spoke about the foundation of Western marriage as a political institution — one historically rooted in inequality rather than happiness. She shared how many women believe they are the problem inside unhappy marriages, and how it takes radical imagination to envision entirely different ways of loving and living. Her reflections on freedom were unforgettable. Nina Lohman — Episode 122 Nina's story carried tenderness and deep respect. One moment especially stayed with us: “We are going to have two houses now. We're going to be one of those families that has two houses now.” Her approach modeled dignity, compassion, and care even through enormous life transitions. Highlight for Kate Episode 173 — Maddie Corman — Accidentally Brave Hearing Maddie's personal story — and the resistance she faced trying to get her project picked up — was incredibly powerful. She spoke about how betrayal stories where women stay are rarely told. The cultural narrative often only makes room for women who leave dramatically. Because of that, many women navigating complicated realities feel isolated and unsupported. Her work created space for those untold stories. Highlight for Betsy Episode 154 — Kristin Hanggi Betsy reflected on the synchronicity and fate surrounding Kristin's entrance into her studio and life. Their conversation explored creativity, the heroine's journey, and the deep spiritual dimensions of artistic work. Highlight for Kate  Episode 186 — Live Podcast Event with Dani Worrell This live event explored how connection with loved ones does not necessarily end after death, and how remaining open to signs and synchronicities can keep that connection alive. Witnessing women receive messages that deeply moved them — and seeing tears, healing, and relief in the room — was unforgettable. Ren Stinson — Episode 188 Ren's wisdom around masculinity deeply resonated. He shared stories from his first ten years growing up in Japan and explained the meaning behind his name, Ren, meaning “Lotus.” His mother intentionally chose the name despite resistance, eventually helping normalize it in Japanese culture. Rather than redefining masculinity, Ren speaks about expanding it: giving men permission to feel, modeling emotional honesty, supporting vulnerability, and encouraging men to live beyond restrictive norms. His perspective felt both grounded and hopeful. Highlights for Betsy  Episode 180 — Ginette Biro Ginette's story about hearing a voice say: “Ginette, look down the hall.” —and then seeing her cat staring at a spirit guide — left a profound impression. Her discussion of the “blueprint” theory — that our lives hold certain destined experiences and turning points — opened a conversation about fate, guidance, and spiritual design. Episodes 16 & 94 — Marianne Williamson Having Marianne on the podcast twice was deeply meaningful. Beyond her public image — author, activist, presidential candidate — what stood out most was her humanity. Petite in stature, yet carrying enormous fire, fearlessness, and conviction. Her words about women, power, and courage continue to echo: “Nothing is more of a trigger to the patriarchy than a confident woman.” She challenged women to confront the ways we silence ourselves out of fear of rejection or disapproval. She spoke about moral outrage not as hatred, but as love in action. Her reminder was clear: There is a fierceness required of women now. And the goddess is fierce. Episode 187 — Love and Solidarity: Stories from Minneapolis This conversation explored what it means to embody the Wild Woman archetype during times of collective pain and uncertainty. The episode held heartbreak and humanity together at once: courage in real time, love under pressure, grief, community care, and women choosing presence over paralysis. Inspired by the teachings of Clarissa Pinkola Estés, the conversation reflected on how cultures heal — and what becomes possible when communities become “a family within a family,” tending one another through fear and fierce love. Thank you to our listeners and to all who make this podcast possible. Today's Episode sponsored by: The Local Hub (https://thelocalhub-ic.com/) Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Heartland Yoga (https://heartlandyoga.com/) Want to do coaching work with Kate or mind-body psychotherapy with Betsy? Kate Moreland Coaching (https://www.katemorelandcoaching.com/) Dr Yoga Momma (https://dryogamomma.com/) Source

David Reising is the Founder of Lotus."Aave compresses risk. Morpho isolates it. Lotus clears it."In this episode, David walks through why avoiding bad debt has become DeFi lending's biggest self-imposed constraint and how Lotus's connected tranches, cascading liquidity, and productive debt unlock a yield curve that neither Aave nor Morpho can offer.According to David, the next battle in DeFi lending is what's inside your vault, and Lotus is the answer.------

Why would a double F1 World Champion at the height of his powers walk away from a winning car? For the 1976 season, Emerson Fittipaldi stunned the sport by leaving McLaren and setting up his own team. He wanted a challenge, and he certainly got one.50 years later, Emerson tells Tom Clarkson why he and his brother Wilson launched Copersucar,  a team based in their home country of Brazil. He also remembers the dramatic events that led him to start his own team – winning the World Championship with Lotus and considering retirement before winning a second title with McLaren, and the conversations with Ferrari which could have changed the course of his career. Emerson's passion for F1 still burns bright. He drove his championship-winning M23 in Miami at a McLaren showrun. He also keeps a close eye on every Grand Prix, and gives his views on Kimi Antonelli's impressive start to the 2026 season.This episode is sponsored by: Vanta: get started at vanta.com/GRID.Shopify: sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/beyondthegrid

Niki, Lotus, and John celebrate 100 episodes and discuss GameStop's potential purchase of eBay, usTwo's CEO saying some wild stuff into a microphone, the final death of Paste Games, and more!00:00:00 Intros & At Least It's Friday00:06:05 GameStop could be prepping for an eBay takeover00:13:50 Saudi Arabia is divesting from some entertainment properties00:20:36 Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions00:24:39 MTG: Arena devs unionize00:28:48 usTwo CEO speaks way too candidly about labor relations within company00:39:45 GreedFall dev Spiders being liquidated; mismanagement alleged00:44:22 GameMaker integrates with Claude Code00:48:00 The program is interrupted by Niki's neighborhood "Snacks Man"00:51:55 Mac Minis are super expensive now because of AI00:58:58 Last Flag not continuing content updates or console development01:05:15 Thick as Thieves gets shorter, cheaper01:08:08 AV Club Games is no more, which spells the end of Paste Games01:14:50 Flotsam is a cell-shaded city builder on sea that Lotus really likes01:22:22 Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is playing with dolls01:36:00 CorgiSpace is a collection from one of the medium's most prolific creators01:42:44 Titanium Court avoids Balatro time suck because of reading01:44:00 Niki continues to build a NAS01:54:55 We answer your Hive Questions for Episode 10003:06:40 OutroThanks for listening!Please leave us a review! We'll read it on the show and it helps us out a lot.VGBees is ad-free, AI-free, and completely supported by you! https://vgbees.com/joinVGBees is a weekly games media podcast hosted by Niki, John, and Lotus.

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman took the new 2026 Durango Hellcat Jailbreak on a road course, where it did some things; they briefly touch on a weekend racing cars; a rare Lotus sedan is for sale; Mercedes project update; taxi vs Waymo; and tasteless t-shirts. Patreon questions include: Base cars parked with spoilers at attention What an LS7 C8 will do to values Time travel to one car event, go! Taycan RWD: fun enough? Risky to own this out of warranty? Travel destination with the best food Are Miata RFs worth the money? Yay/nay: McLaren golf clubs Cars no one likes that will be popular later? Design trends we don't like And more! Recorded April 29, 2026     DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/tire/and use promo code TIRE at checkout.    Drive Podcast Drive Season 4 Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire  Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE   Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.   Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

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It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 16 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyDOUG FIELD TO LEAVE FORDDoug Field, who joined Ford in 2021 from Apple and previously helped launch the Tesla Model 3, will depart next month on a voluntary basis, with CEO Jim Farley praising him as an "invaluable partner" in Ford's electrification journey. Ford is simultaneously restructuring, creating a new "Product Creation and Industrialization" organisation under COO Kumar Galhotra that unifies EV, petrol, and hybrid programmes, with the first vehicle on Ford's new Universal EV architecture — a midsize electric pickup — due next year.DACIA READIES SUB-£16,000 ELECTRIC CITY CARDacia has revealed spy shots of a new electric city car priced from under €18,000 (£15,600), designed in just 16 months with help from its China team, featuring a design closer to its SUV range than the related Renault Twingo. Expected to use a 27.5kWh battery with around 160 miles of range, the car will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026, with Dacia also planning three further EVs before 2030.MERCEDES-BENZ LAUNCHES VLE RANGE FROM €82,260Mercedes-Benz has launched the VLE range starting at €82,260, built on an 800-volt architecture capable of charging at up to 300 kW, enabling 355 km of WLTP range to be added in just 15 minutes. The range spans from the entry-level VLE 250 with an LFP battery to the VLE 400 4MATIC with a 305 kW all-wheel-drive system, with seating configurations from five to eight seats and pricing up to €113,000 depending on specification.KIA EV2 FIRST EDITION JOINS UK ECGThe Kia EV2 First Edition now qualifies for the UK government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant, bringing its net on-the-road price to £26,995. The EV2 had its world premiere in January 2026, entered series production in March at Kia's Slovakia plant, and sits as the entry point to Kia's dedicated BEV line-up designed and built in Europe.FREE ELECTRICITY ON GERMAN V2G TARIFFMunich-based The Mobility House plans to launch a V2G electricity tariff in Germany, initially paired with the Renault 5, that could allow EV owners to drive for free by charging when renewable energy is cheap and selling power back to the grid at peak times. A 2024 French pilot with Renault showed that connecting a car for an average of 14 hours per day can reduce charging costs for 10,000 km of driving to effectively zero, with the Mercedes-Benz CLA and GLC also set to join the programme later in 2026.BYD GAINS GROUND IN GERMANYBYD is surging in Germany, with Carwow recording a 135% jump in purchase queries for the brand in Q1 2026, driven by rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict and increasing new car costs making Chinese EVs more attractive. Interest centred on BYD's electric SUVs and the Dolphin hatchback, with Chinese-owned MG also seeing increased demand on the platform.BYD'S JINAN HEADS FOR GERMANYBYD's car carrier Jinan, one of the world's largest at 9,200-vehicle capacity, departed Shanghai on 17 March carrying fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles bound for Germany, arriving around 33 days later. The shipment highlights BYD's continued reliance on Chinese exports while European local production ramps up, with trial assembly underway in Szeged, Hungary since January and series production targeted for Q2 2026.BYD PRICES SEAL 6 PHEVS IN AUSTRALIABYD Australia has confirmed pricing for the Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring PHEVs, with the Sedan Essential starting at A$34,990 (around £18,380) — undercutting the Toyota Camry Hybrid — and first deliveries expected around June 2026. Both models use BYD's DM 5.0 plug-in hybrid system with Blade battery technology, offering 55 km electric range on the Sedan and around 100 km on the Touring Premium.POLESTAR AUSTRALIA BOSS ATTACKS PHEVSPolestar Australia's managing director Scott Maynard has publicly called PHEVs "the worst of both worlds," arguing they combine electric drivetrain complexity with petrol engine weight, rarely get charged by owners, and can actually be less efficient than a pure petrol car due to the added battery mass. He also claimed PHEVs are "fast becoming irrelevant" as EV range improves — a notable stance given that Polestar's parent company Geely continues to sell PHEVs across Volvo, Lotus, and Lynk & Co.TESLA ADDS SUNWODA AS FIFTH BATTERY SUPPLIERTesla has signed Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery as its fifth battery supplier, with Sunwoda set to provide third-generation LFP cells capable of charging at up to 3C — cutting charge time to around 20 minutes, compared to Tesla's current 2C LFP packs. The cells are destined for export vehicles built at Giga Shanghai, with Tesla buying raw prismatic cells from Sunwoda and assembling the modules and packs in-house.HONDA DROPS E:NY1 FROM UK LINE-UPHonda has removed the e:Ny1 from its UK configurator, leaving it with no fully electric models on sale in Britain after the car sold just 7,122 units in three years, hampered by a high price and limited range requiring heavy dealer discounts. This creates a serious ZEV mandate problem for Honda, which must hit 22% BEV sales this year rising to 80% by 2030, with fines of up to £15,000 per non-compliant vehicle — relief is expected from mid-2026 when a retro-inspired compact EV on the new Super-N platform arrives priced under £20,000.

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the 2026 BMW M2 CS; Matt has updates on both of his exotic projects; there's a wrinkle with on an E500 Cabriolet build; and Patreon questions include: What BAD car changed the world? Lotus vs Supra vs Boxster vs GT350 Will Jaguar survive? Is this 4,000 trip a crazy idea in a BRZ? Perfect environment for each of our cars Do people buy "appliance watches" like they do cars? Quietest compact commuter What will be the next Nissan Altima? Performance EV or naw? Why restoring performance cars doesn't fill the hole My tires squeal a LOT When will the Cybertruck be an ironic purchase? Freaky Friday garage edition Trading in: fix the small things?   Recorded April 6, 2026   Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/TIRE   BlueChew Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code TIRE.  Visit https://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information   Listen to Drive with Jim Farley Season 4 at https://lnk.to/drivewithjimfarleyPS!thesmokingtire   Enter to WIN a 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S! Podcast Link: https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Use Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE   Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities.   Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast   Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST   #cars #comedy #podcast   Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman