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We return to Crystal Lake (sorry... Forest Green) for our next bonus episode exploring the Friday the 13th series. This week, Erin Dawn of the Manic Movie Monday Podcast joins us for a deep dive into the ever-popular FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES. Check out the Manic Movie Monday podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/manicmoviemonday/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manicmoviemondaypod/
Google was granted patent US 12536233B1 in January 2026, describing a system that scores your landing page and, if it falls below a quality threshold, replaces it with an AI-generated version personalized to each searcher. This episode breaks down how the patent works, how the industry reacted, and what website owners should do to prepare.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:24 - How the Patent Works, Step by Step04:26 - How the Industry Reacted06:46 - What This Actually Means07:57 - Ads First, Everything Else Later08:58 - Google's Data Advantage10:13 - Your Website Is Becoming a Warehouse11:10 - The Measurement Problem12:28 - Connection to Agentic Browsers and Web MCP13:38 - What You Can Do About It15:19 - ClosingKey StatisticsPatent US 12,536,233 B1 approved January 2026, priority date July 2024 (USPTO)Patent filed by six Google engineers: Karen Zhang, IL Grover, Timothy Benjamin Wallen, Lauren Marjorie Bedford, Avi Sadan, and Ethan MiloLanding page score based on conversion rate, bounce rate, click-through rate, and design/content quality assessmentsAI pages can include product feeds, CTA buttons, chatbot functionality, personalized headlines, filters, and suggested productsKey TakeawaysThe patent is real, and the scope is clear - Google has patented a system to score landing pages and replace underperforming ones with AI-generated versions personalized to each user's search history and context.It starts with ads, but that's the playbook - The patent explicitly references sponsored content items. Google has a history of introducing features in ads first, then expanding (see: Google Shopping's evolution from free to paid).Google has a data advantage no one can match - The system uses full search history, previous queries, click behavior, location, and device data. No advertiser has access to that level of personalization.Your website is shifting from storefront to warehouse - Brands become suppliers of data while Google owns the customer experience. Your product feed and structured data become the front door to your business.The technology is category-agnostic - The patent focuses on shopping today, but scoring a page and replacing it with an AI version is a technique that applies to any content type. The question is when it expands, not whether.Action Items ChecklistTreat your product feed like your homepage: accurate, complete, detailed specs, pricing, stock levels, high-quality imagesInvest in structured data and machine-readable content so AI-generated pages based on your data are correctBuild direct audience relationships: email lists, community, direct traffic, brand reputationMonitor your landing page quality scores in Google AdsRead the patent yourself to understand exactly what Google is describingListen to the Browser Wars episode for context on agentic browsers and Web MCPListen to the Duane Forrester episode on trust as the most important signal for AISources & LinksThe PatentUS Patent 12,536,233 B1 - AI Generated Content Page Tailored to a Specific UserEpisode URL: https://www.nohackspod.com/episode/220-google-patented-replacing-your-landing-page-with-aiNo Hacks is a podcast about web performance, technical SEO, and the agentic web. Hosted by Slobodan "Sani" Manic.
Welcome to Barcast Comedy where Semi Pro Comedians Zach and OldSchoolCurt Answer Crazy Would You Rather Questions!Follow us on: Tik Tok @TheBarCast. https://www.tiktok.com/@thebarcastInstagram @TheRealBarcast https://www.instagram.com/therealbarc...https://www.instagram.com/zachbarcast...Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7E9PlPe...OldSchoolCurthttps://www.youtube.com/@badguylarGuest: Manic Mechanichttps://www.instagram.com/manic__mech...0:00 Manic Mechanic Barcast Comedy0:10 OldSchoolCurt Barcast0:50 Bar Fight Stories1:15 OldSchoolCurt Vs Wheelchair guy1:40 WYR Play frogger on highway or skinny dip with pirhanas 3:00 10k cash or 10 Lambos4:30 car of your dream but you can't get pulled over5:10 fastest you've ever driven6:00 OldSchoolCurt car crash Story6:50 WYR transform into any flightless bird or a Toyota Corolla7:35 Top 5 POS Cars8:15 Guess the car I drive9:30 My car broke down in the McDonalds drive thru10:30 OldSchoolCurt Dodgeball Car Story11:30 dodgeball story OldSchoolCurt Zach Barcast12:30 Wingsuit or Helicopter to Escape a Volcano13:10 Dumbest way you injured yourself Manic Mechanic14:30 High school scandal Manic Mechanic14:30 High school scandal OldSchoolCurt15:50 have you ever seen a ghost16:30 Ouija board Prank Zach Barcast17:35 how much money to live with the Amish for 10 years19:05 Thoe Vonn Amish Podcast19:30 choose your gladiator opponent20:00 Zombie Apocalypse Plan Manic Mechanic20:50 Ikea zombie apocalypse 21:20 Beer Pong in Ikea video22:00 who deserves Jail23:00 if a Tank wore pants how would it wear them23:30 Pizza Rolls burger24:00 Mac and cheese Pizza 24:50 all food tossed into your mouth or blended WYR25:30 Favorite video on the internet26:50 Grapefruit Technique29:20 choose your getaway driver would you rather30:45 24 hours to hide from the FBI31:30 Popeyes vs Waffle House Fight32:30 OldSchoolCurt bar fight story34:00 hard would you rather question35:30 Zach Barcast 35:40 Zach Mcnamara35:50 the barcast podcast35:55 would you rather podcast#barcastcomedy #comedypodcast #barcast #thebarcast #barcastpodcast #wouldyourather #comedyvideo #comedyshow #oldschoolcurt #zachbarcast #zachmcnamara #chucklesandwich #standupcomedy #wouldyouratherquestions #wouldyourathergame #manicmechanic #oldschoolcurt
“If you want breakthrough differentiated results, you need breakthrough differentiated thinking.” Todd Hagopian Top Five Tips For Transforming Your Business Using Hypermanic Strategies 1. Grandiose Goal Setting2. Growing through subtraction3. Treating customers and products differently4. Making 52 small changes a year5. The razor hand rule TIME STAMP SUMMARY01:18 What exactly is ‘hypomanic' 06:50 The importance of efficiency and focus in achieving high productivity.10:30 52 small changes a year to transform business performance.15:50 Tying all tasks to the organization's goals to ensure alignment and drive profitability. Where to find Todd? Website: https://toddhagopian.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddhagopian/ Todd HagopianTodd Hagopian, known as the Stagnation Assassin, has transformed businesses at Berkshire Hathaway, Illinois Tool Works, Whirlpool Corporation, and JBT Marel, selling over $3 billion of product. As Founder of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency, he is the authority on Stagnation Syndrome and corporate transformation. Hagopian doubled his own manufacturing business acquisition value in just 3 years before selling, while generating $2B in shareholder value across his corporate roles. He has written more than 1,000 pages on Corporate Stagnation Transformation, including an upcoming book called "The Unfair Advantage - Weaponizing the Hypomanic toolbox", while earning recognition from Manufacturing Insights Magazine and Fox Business News Manufacturing Marvels. His transformative strategies reach over 100,000 social media followers and generate 15,000,000+ annual impressions.
Scott and Shane ready for free agency and making some last minute moves to get ahead of the upcoming frenzy! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rand Fishkin, co-founder of SparkToro and one of the most influential voices in digital marketing history, shares research proving that AI brand recommendations are wildly inconsistent. You'd need to ask ChatGPT 1,500 times to get the same brand list in the same order twice. We discuss why AI ranking tools are selling metrics that don't exist, why Google is still 210x bigger than ChatGPT, and why brand building (not digital marketing tricks) is the real lever for AI visibility.About the GuestRand Fishkin - Co-founder & CEO of SparkToro, co-founder of Moz and Alertmouse, author of "Lost and Founder"Chapters00:00 - Intro01:04 - The best thing AI has brought online02:51 - The AI inconsistency research: 1,500 prompts for the same list06:17 - Why AI tracking tools give you a false sense of visibility09:16 - Is AI search actually better than Google?11:34 - Kung Pao Chicken vs Peanut Butter: prompt variability16:26 - What AI tracking should actually measure20:16 - Why the best brands weren't built on digital marketing22:43 - AI as "Spicy Autocomplete": where the hype exceeds reality25:17 - Why AI cannot be creative28:58 - Google is still 200x bigger than ChatGPT31:28 - Two ways to show up in AI: base models and RAG34:34 - Brand mentions as the real lever for AI visibility38:10 - Zero-click marketing and the death of traffic as a metric41:47 - Why SEO careers are more important than ever44:39 - What brands should actually do first in March 202648:10 - The one thing about AI that should be killed today52:02 - Where to find RandKey TakeawaysAI rankings don't existVisibility percentage is the real metricBrand mentions drive AI visibility The best brands weren't built on digital marketingYour homepage is not your homepage anymoreSEO is more important than ever, but the metric changedRESOURCES:Rand's AI Inconsistency Research: https://sparktoro.com/blog/new-resear...SparkToro (audience research): https://sparktoro.comAlertmouse (brand mention monitoring, free): https://alertmouse.comConnect with Rand on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/randfishkinNo Hacks is a podcast about web performance, technical SEO, and the agentic web. Hosted by Slobodan "Sani" Manic.
Today, we're shining a spotlight on a performer who has become one of the most vital voices in British theatre. Fresh from her Olivier Award win for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 and her captivating turn in Standing at the Sky's Edge, Maimuna Memon is returning to the stage with the show that truly defined her as a powerhouse creator. She's bringing her hit gig-theatre musical, Manic Street Creature, to the Kiln Theatre for a strictly limited run this March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott and Shane are hunting for trades ahead of the NFL Combine and NFL Free Agency! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Nathan, Kyle, and Jeff as they rank and review every Wage War album! From their breakthrough debut album Blueprints, all the way through their modern mu-metalcore record Stigma, we rank each and every Wage War album from our least favorite to our favorite!We also discuss Wage War's influence on the metalcore genre and ourselves personally, how to successfully evolve your sound as a band, and much more.Join our Patreon for bonus content and more: PatreonJoin the discourse!TikTok: DiscogDiscourseTwitter: Discog_PodInstagram: discog.discourseTime Codes:0:00 - Intro4:44 - Shoutouts8:05 - 5th Place25:48 - 4th Place37:15 - 3rd Place52:23 - 2nd Place1:04:03 - 1st Place1:18:54 - Patreon RankingsWage War's albums are:Blueprints, Deadweight, Pressure, Manic, Stigma
Scott and Shane are having some realistic, and even sobering conversations about the 2026 rookie class! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Five years. 218 episodes. 110 hours of content. To celebrate, five returning guests flip the script and interview Sani about the agentic web, the future of web optimization, and what makes this podcast tick. Kelly Wortham, Iqbal Ali, Talia Wolf, Jon MacDonald, and Shiva Manjunath each bring their own questions, their own perspectives, and a few personal ones too.Chapters00:00 - Five years of No Hacks01:33 - Kelly Wortham: Why the shift to the agentic web?05:17 - Kelly Wortham: The secret to being a great podcast host08:57 - Iqbal Ali: Why Web MCP is a big deal12:23 - Iqbal Ali: What excites you about 2026?13:58 - Talia Wolf: What everyone misses about optimizing for AI agents15:33 - Talia Wolf: The misleading advice in the industry18:19 - Jon MacDonald: Why brands need agentic web data now25:38 - Jon MacDonald: NBA All-Star Weekend hot takes29:22 - Shiva Manjunath: The skeptic's case against agentic web hype37:56 - Shiva Manjunath: If you were a meme38:37 - What's next for No HacksKey TakeawaysAI middleware is coming to every interaction - Chrome has 3 billion browsers, Apple is putting AI into Siri across every device. There will be an AI layer between every user and every website. This is not five years away. It is happening now.Web MCP could make the agentic web actually work - Current AI agents take 3-5 minutes to fill a basic form on well-coded pages. Web MCP provides a standard interface between your front end and AI agents, making interactions reliable regardless of your HTML quality.Optimizing for AI agents is not a separate discipline - A fully functional website built for humans gets you 80-90% there. Accessibility, semantic HTML, schema markup, fast load times. All the basics you felt bad about skipping? They matter now more than ever.Citation tracking in LLMs is misleading - Prompting an LLM 100 times and averaging your position to 4.7 is not useful data. The rankings model does not translate to AI. Bing Webmaster Tools just launched AI tracking in beta, and Google will have to follow. That is when real measurement begins.Getting ready for AI agents means making your website better for humans- There is not a single reason not to do it. Better technical health, better standards compliance, better user experience. The work is the same.This is not about websites going away - Stores did not go away when e-commerce arrived. Websites will not go away when AI agents arrive. But there is a new channel, and if your site is not ready for it, you can disappear from discovery entirely.Guest HostsKelly WorthamFounder of the Test and Learn Community (TLC). Asked about the shift to the agentic web and what makes a great podcast interviewer.Iqbal AliExperimentation and AI consultant, founder of Ressada. Asked about Web MCP and what excites Sani about 2026.Talia WolfCRO expert, founder of GetUplift, author of "Emotional Targeting." Asked about what people miss when optimizing for AI agents and what common industry advice is wrong.Jon MacDonaldFounder of The Good, author of three books on website optimization. Asked about why agentic web data matters for brands and shared NBA All-Star Weekend hot takes.Shiva ManjunathHost of the From A to B podcast. Brought the skeptic's perspective on agentic web hype and asked what meme Sani would be.No Hacks is a podcast about web performance, technical SEO, and the agentic web. Hosted by Slobodan "Sani" Manic.
After the sudden death of his father leaves him drowning in guilt, a man unknowingly spirals into a manic break that strips him of his freedom, his relationships, and his grip on reality, forcing him to confront bipolar disorder and rebuild his life from the ground up. Today's storyteller wishes to remain Anonymous. However, you can reach out to him at anytom2020.t@gmail.com. Producers: Whit Missildine, Andrew Waits, Jason Blalock Content/Trigger Warnings: Suicide and suicide by cop, Parental death, Alcoholism, Bipolar disorder, Manic episode and psychosis, Self-harm, Arrest and incarceration, Homelessness, Police confrontation involving firearms, Mental health crisis, explicit language Social Media:Instagram: @actuallyhappeningTwitter: @TIAHPodcast Website: thisisactuallyhappening.com Website for Andrew Waits: andrdewwaits.comWebsite for Jason Blalock: jasonblalock.com Support the Show: Support The Show on Patreon: patreon.com/happening Wondery Plus: All episodes of the show prior to episode #130 are now part of the Wondery Plus premium service. To access the full catalog of episodes, and get all episodes ad free, sign up for Wondery Plus at wondery.com/plus Shop at the Store: The This Is Actually Happening online store is now officially open. Follow this link: thisisactuallyhappening.com/shop to access branded t-shirts, posters, stickers and more from the shop. Transcripts: Full transcripts of each episode are now available on the website, thisisactuallyhappening.com Intro Music: “Sleep Paralysis” - Scott VelasquezMusic Bed: Pure_Ambience_APM ServicesIf you or someone you know is struggling with the effects of trauma or mental illness, please refer to the following resources: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or Call 988 National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of The Wrap, Chris Whalen argues that the AI narrative is stalling and we're witnessing a sustained rotation from tech, AI, and crypto into safer, income-generating stocks. Chris points out that JPMorgan — arguably the best-run bank in America — has fallen from the top of his rankings to 87th place in just six months, a dramatic shift showing managers are rotating into smaller cap names. He describes this as a "manic, momentum-driven market" where the extraordinary gains of 2025 are now being given back. Chris is skeptical of both the AI and crypto narratives, calling them "driven by Wall Street hype," and notes that crypto is suffering specifically because the AI story has broken down. For 2026, he advises looking for safety and income rather than growth, remains long gold and silver despite volatility, and cautions that "this year is going to be a much more difficult year" for most sectors. On housing and the Fed, Chris lays out what Kevin Warsh and Scott Besant must do: swap the Fed's $2 trillion MBS portfolio to Treasury, restructure low-coupon securities into CMOs, and bury them in insurance company balance sheets to unlock the housing market.Links: The Institutional Risk Analyst: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/ Inflated book (2nd edition): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inflated-r-christopher-whalen/1146303673Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rcwhalen Website: https://www.rcwhalen.com/ Timestamps:0:00 Welcome and intro 01:00 AI narrative stalling, tech's worst week since November 1:59 Is this a healthy correction or something bigger? 4:58 JPMorgan now ranks 87th — what does that tell you? 6:36 Small caps rule right now — managers rotating to safety 7:30 What does it mean if managers won't own the best bank in America?8:30 The link between crypto and AI 11:32 Chris is skeptical of both AI and crypto narratives 11:57 What's the next legitimate growth story for the US? 13:15 All that trapped private equity capital in tech 14:55 Fannie and Freddie earnings — but where's the growth? 17:00 What Warsh and Bessent need to do to fix housing 19:00 Should the Fed engage in fiscal issues? 21:54 The Fed's real mandate — keeping the Treasury market open 23:00 What should Warsh do with the MBS on the balance sheet? 24:58 Why we haven't seen a typical crash cycle 26:17 What's the trade for 2026? Safety and income 28:08 PennyMac's mistake — buying Cenlar 31:58 Viewer mail34:39 Gold and silver portfolio — lots of opportunity despite volatility35:00 Closing
Scott and Shane are dialing in for a Dynasty Free Agency discussion of players who are entering the market here in a month! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the 1990s, Microsoft and Netscape fought for control of the browser, the gateway between humans and the internet. Netscape went from 90% market share to zero in five years. Now, with over 30 agentic browsers launching in under 18 months, the same war is playing out again, only this time the stakes are higher. This episode breaks down the 90s browser wars, compares the tactics to what's happening today, and explains what website owners should do about it.Key takeawaysThe playbook hasn't changed - Bundling, free products, proprietary lock-in, and distribution deals decided the 90s browser wars. The same tactics are playing out with agentic browsers today.Google is running Microsoft's 1995 playbook - Microsoft embedded IE into Windows to protect its OS monopoly. Google is embedding Gemini into Chrome to protect its search monopoly. The browser is the defensive weapon, not the product.The Chromium trap is deeper than IE bundling ever was - Most agentic browsers (Comet, Atlas, Neon) run on Google's Chromium engine. Even competitors are built on Google's foundation.The prize shifted from attention to transactions - The 90s fight was about what people see. The agentic browser fight is about what AI agents buy, book, and do on your behalf.Your website is the new Netscape - If AI agents mediate every user interaction, your site risks becoming invisible infrastructure rather than a destination.Regulation will be too late - The DOJ took 6 years to settle with Microsoft. Netscape was already dead. The same timeline is playing out with Google's antitrust case.What to do todayDon't optimize for one agentic browser. Build for web standards: semantic HTML, ARIA labels, structured data, server-side rendering.Build direct audience relationships (email, communities, subscriptions) so you're not dependent on browser intermediaries.Make your site worth visiting, not just worth scraping. Offer value an AI agent can't replicate.Treat accessibility as an agent strategy. Screen reader compatibility = AI agent compatibility.Test your site with an agentic browser to see what works and what breaks.Read the full agentic browser landscape breakdown: nohackspod.com/blog/agentic-browser-landscape-2026Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:34 - The First Browser War09:15 - The Agentic Browser Explosion12:48 - Why Is This Happening Now?16:15 - Where the 2026 Version Gets Worse21:27 - What This Means for Your Website23:14 - What to Do About It26:49 - ClosingConnectWebsite: https://nohackspod.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slobodanmanic/Newsletter: https://nohackspod.com/subscribeNo Hacks is a podcast about web performance, technical SEO, and the agentic web. Hosted by Slobodan "Sani" Manic.
Scott and Shane are shifting into rookie mode as we do a fun superflex, 2-round mock draft exercise with a trade twist! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duane Forrester, 30-year search veteran who co-launched Schema.org and built Bing Webmaster Tools, explains why AI systems prioritize trust above all else. We discuss machine comfort bias, chunk-level content optimization, why SEO is now a multidisciplinary role, and how to prepare for a world where LLMs decide who gets cited.About the GuestDuane Forrester is the author of "The Machine Layer" and search industry pioneer30 years in search and digital strategySenior Product Manager at Microsoft - built Bing Webmaster ToolsCo-launched Schema.org structured data standardLeadership roles at Bruce Clay Inc. and YextFounder of Unbound Answers, creator of CitationIQChapters00:00 - Intro01:01 - The biggest shift SEO has ever seen03:30 - Machine Comfort Bias: the 5 layers of trust09:19 - Chunking: writing for AI and humans16:01 - Making content citation-ready18:35 - Schema.org: the trust infrastructure25:46 - Ironman vs Superman: AI as amplifier, not savior32:28 - EEAT, Universal Verifiers, and why trust is everything42:59 - Latent Choice Signals: the invisible metrics52:35 - The Machine Layer book57:53 - Emerging roles in AI discoverability01:01:16 - Where to find DuaneKey TakeawaysTrust is the new algorithm - LLMs need multiple dimensions of verification before citing you. If you can provide everything they need without them having to guess, they'll lean into that "machine comfort bias"Chunking matters, but not how you think - Don't reformat your entire page into 300-word blocks. Instead, put key facts, figures, and bullet points at the top. LLMs get "lost in the middle" of long-form contentBe the canonical source - Your goal isn't rankings, it's being seen as THE source of knowledge on your topic. If you haven't expanded the LLM's training data with net new information, you won't be citedSEO is now multidisciplinary - Technical SEOs must understand branding, conversion, engagement, PR, and UX. Silos are killing companies in the AI discovery layerAI is Ironman, not Superman - These systems amplify your skills but require you to drive them. Hope is not a strategy. Always ask self-referencing questions to verify outputsLLMs want to save money - They won't waste tokens looking elsewhere if you provide everything they need. Consistency and trust reduce their computational costsResources MentionedDuane's WorkBook: The Machine Layer - Available on Amazon (Kindle & Paperback)Website: duaneforrester.com - Free frameworks from the book availableSubstack: duaneforresterdecodes.substack.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dforresterConnect with No HacksWebsite: https://nohackspod.comNewsletter: Subscribe for weekly episodesNo Hacks is a podcast about web performance, technical SEO, and the agentic web. Hosted by Slobodan "Sani" Manic.
Scott and Shane are back after a week off and they are going LIVE with the first startup of the off-season. The "Manic or Chill" league is kicking off and it's going to be 2.5 hours of LIVE drafting using a 12-team superflex, start 12, with all 2026 and 2027 rookie picks in the draft! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your website might rank #1 on Google but be completely invisible to ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. In this episode, let's break down why a huge chunk of the web is fundamentally broken for AI systems - not because of bad content, but because of technical decisions that made sense for humans but make sites invisible to the AI systems rapidly becoming the front door to the internet.Chapter Timestamps00:00:00 - Introduction: The new game your website is losing00:01:43 - The Scale of the Problem: AI crawler traffic explosion00:05:19 - The JavaScript Problem: Why AI crawlers can't see your content00:10:28 - The Bot Protection Paradox: Accidentally blocking AI00:14:40 - The Speed Requirement: Why 200ms matters00:17:46 - AI Agents Are Struggling Too: Browser agents and their limitations00:20:46 - How to Fix It: 6 things you need to do00:25:33 - Closing: The web is adapting againKey Statistics569 million GPTBot requests on Vercel's network in a single month370 million ClaudeBot requests in the same period305% growth in GPTBot traffic (May 2024 to May 2025)157,000% increase in PerplexityBot requests year-over-year33% of organic search activity now comes from AI agents~40% failure rate for the best AI browser agents on complex tasksThe 6 Things to FixImplement Server-Side Rendering (SSR) - If your site uses a JavaScript framework (React, Vue, Angular) with client-side rendering, switch to SSR or static site generation immediately. Use Next.js, Nuxt, or a pre-rendering service.Add Structured Data with JSON-LD - Expose key information in machine-readable format using schema.org markup. Microsoft confirmed Bing uses this to help Copilot understand content.Optimize for Speed - Target server response time under 200ms. First Contentful Paint under 1 second. Largest Contentful Paint under 2.5 seconds.Check Your Bot Protection Settings - Review Cloudflare, AWS WAF, or your CDN's bot management. Make a deliberate decision about GPTBot, ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot access.Kill Infinite Scroll and Lazy Loading for Content - Use paginated URLs with standard HTML links. Ensure high-value content is in the initial HTML response.Keep Sitemaps Current - Maintain proper redirects, consistent URL patterns, and fix broken links.Tools MentionedGlimpse - Free tool to test how AI sees your website: glimpse.webperformancetools.comShow LinksSources Referenced in This EpisodeAI Crawler Statistics:Vercel Blog - The Rise of the AI CrawlerCloudflare 2025 Year in ReviewCloudflare - From Googlebot to GPTBotSearch Engine Land - AI Optimization GuideJavaScript Rendering:Prerender.io - Understanding Web CrawlersSearch Engine Journal - Enterprise SEO Trends 2026No Hacks is a podcast about web performance, technical SEO, and the agentic web. Hosted by Slobodan "Sani" Manic.
Leider erscheint am morgigen Donnerstag noch keine neue Folge von "Akte Rheinland". Stattdessen kommt die Episode am kommenden Montag und unser Podcast ab sofort an jedem zweiten Montag. Wir laden am Donnerstag eine Folge aus dem Archiv noch einmal hoch. Bald erscheint unsere 100. Episode - bitte schreibt uns dazu eure Vorschläge und Ideen bei Spotify, YouTube, Instagram @akterheinland oder per Mail an podcast@ga.de! Feedback, Themenvorschläge und Fragen an podcast@ga.de oder via Instagram-DM an @akterheinland. Akte Rheinland bei YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKxR-1mH7nhxNVq2lgMresq3FpSykqAID Unser Podcast zum Fall Michael Winterhoff: https://cdn.audiorella.com/podcasts/1465-akte-winterhoff/feed.rss General-Anzeiger Bonn: https://ga.de
Episode 225: Adam bones of The Manic Standstill and The Two Tens talks to us about: The Two Tens and the dynamics of being in a two person band, Chicago suburbs to California and becoming who you are, Networking and finding a community, Jughead talks about how B Face taught him how to rock, When Adam was a drummer and played fast and faster, On being a hired gun for Go Betty Go Josie Cotton and Save Ferris, Writing for Ritchie Ramone, Manic Standstill talk, plus much much 1,2,3,4 more!Adam Bones Personal WebsiteManic Standstill MerchGet the record MOVINGThe Two Tens Bandcampwww.jugheadsbasementpodcast.comJughead's Patreon
Scott and Shane go through a dynasty startup exercise as we prepare for next week's LIVE startup draft. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ICE Agents are worried over backlash after the shooting of Renee Good. Prosecutors resign over a request to investigate the widow of Renee Good. Joe Rogan comes out against ICE raids. Trump flips off an autoworker. Republicans are pushing for the Clintons to testify about Epstein. Trump is ignoring Greenlanders who don't want to belong to America. The Pentagon is using Grok in its networks. Host: John Iadarola (@johniadarola) Co-Host: Sharon Reed (@SharonReedLive) ***** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE TIKTOK ☞ https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport INSTAGRAM ☞ https://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport TWITTER ☞ https://twitter.com/TheDamageReport FACEBOOK ☞ https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT
John and Andrea discuss the STAT News article, “For some with bipolar disorder, manic episodes are magnified for all to see online.” John talks about social media insanity he partook in when he was manic. Wild times!
Scott and Shane welcome in the new year as they discuss a wild start-up that Shane is participating in and some macro-view strategies for approaching team building in 2026. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Shane review their 2025 dynasty seasons and talk about some Dynasty Resolutions going into 2026. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Sub to the Wake up YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIJqSepjl-eZ2YEaaLciFA Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I wanted to close off this year with some positivity and maybe a kick in the butt. 2025 has been the hardest, most challenging, beautiful, insightful and needed year of my life. A lot of us are experiencing burnout, growth periods, feeling lost, isolated, unworthy in life, mental health struggles, grieving loved ones/past versions of ourselves, personal development, new chapters that feel scary and uncertain; and just - life. It's hard, it's all hard. For me, I fell into myself and imploded. But this time was different. Instead of doing it on my own, to crawl back out - I did it with aid and support. So if you're feeling lost or truly unwell - here are my 6 steps to getting your life BACK. I truly believe in these steps and in combination, they really saved my life. The last 3 months have been nothing short of amazing, difficult, gut wrenching, and life changing. I know I still have a lot of hard work to do. I think that's the whole point. Knowing the work is never really 'done'. But feeling the progress, seeing the results, and sitting back and saying, "Look at how far I've come". That's true growth. It's not boastful - it's truthful, it's honest, hard work. It's humble.***If you're experiencing thoughts of self harm please seek immediate help.*** And if you're listening in hopes of aiding a loved one who is struggling - you've come to the right place. Just know this is just a piece of it - professional help is the ultimate solution. We can't do this work on our own. Support your loved ones, hold them close. Instagram: @manicandmedicatedpodcast_Send Me A Text :)Support the show
Scott and Shane say Happy Holidays by going through the 2025 "Naughty or Nice" player list! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Norman is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to look back at Day 1 of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Melbourne, with Australia closing on 4-0, a lead of 46 runs. They react to an entertaining's day Cricket at a record crowd at the MCG, as England are dismissed for just 110 after earlier bowling Australia out for 152. They hear from England bowler Josh Tongue after his five-wicket haul, plus they get the thoughts of The Athletics' Cricket Writer Cameron Ponsonby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Life's luxuries. Jordan in Las Vegas. Christmas cooking. Consumer Snacks. Gangsta Chef: Thug Peach. Newer Christmas songs. Fat Fellas Christmas. Holiday porch pirates. Cardiff Christmas. Jordan's roof update. Manic cleaning. Making it feel like Christmas. VIDEO EPISODE on YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/@itseriknagel AUDIO EPISODE: IHeartRadio | Apple | Spotify Socials: @itseriknage
Scott and Shane interrupt your regularly scheduled PLAYOFF programming by going through THEIR rosters in real time and prepping them for the off-season! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy Holidays, LAFSters! To celebrate the season, our hosts peel back the wrapping paper on Last Christmas (2019). Chelsea hypothesizes that this story may be A Christmas Carol for the modern age, and although this stocking may not be stuffed with uncomplicated cheer, Madison can't get enough of its Wham!-ful soundtrack. Starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, and with memorable performances from Emma Thompson and Michelle Yeoh, this seasonal tale of second chances underscores the gift of community for a woman who's most definitely on Santa's naughty list. Connect With UsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveatfirstscreening/Email: loveatfirstscreening@gmail.comProduction Hosts: Chelsea Ciccone and Madison HillMusic: Good StephArtwork: Chelsea CicconeSocial Media: Marissa CicconeAbout the ShowAn examination of classic tropes and iconic characters pits connoisseur against cynic—one romantic comedy at a time. The cinematic world of love and laughter had rom-com enthusiast Madison head over heels from the time Harry met Sally. For genre skeptic Chelsea, however, it's been a grueling enemies-to-lovers plot. In Love at First Screening, Madison introduces Chelsea to all the fan-favorite love stories she's never wanted to watch. One friend's passion might be the other's displeasure, but doesn't love conquer all? Tune in every other Wednesday to find out.
Andrea and John discuss the Wired article, “OpenAI Says Hundreds of Thousands of ChatGPT Users May Show Signs of Manic or Psychotic Crisis Every Week.” They also delve into Andrea's controversial use of the chatbot.
Scott and Shane discuss the start of the fantasy playoffs and what do start doing over the next few weeks if you are OUT of the race. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a special edition of Ike Live — and this time, we're putting a live twist on our popular Manic Hat Monday!
Scott and Shane channel their inner Jim Mora Sr. as we discuss the final part of the journey to the 2025 fantasy playoffs. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pepper is inching closer to getting a senior's discount. Robbie's Top 25 Christmas movies that are better than Santa Cinema. Manic Pepper. Holiday doorbells and ringtones. Pepper is in a manic state and we're preparing for the worst. Giving Tuesday. The new Diddy documentary. A fun fact we just learned about Chantal Kreviazuk.
Scott and Shane are thankful for many things headed into the holiday week. Join us on this special episode where we talk week 12 reactions and all of the reasons to be thankful in 2025! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We continue our AI Tools series with a deep dive into using Large Language Models (LLMs) for research, featuring Slobodan (Sani) Manić, AI skeptic, podcaster, and founder of the AI Fluency Club. Sani joins Matt and Moshe to share why context, careful prompting, and critical thinking are essential for getting real value out of today's LLMs in product work. Drawing on his work as a product builder, educator, and host of No Hacks Podcast, Sani challenges common myths about AI's capabilities and underscores both its practical uses and its risks for product managers. The conversation ranges from practical workflows to future visions of invisible AI, open-source models, and the real state of the “wrapper economy” built on major LLM providers. Join Matt, Moshe, and Sani as they explore: - Why most LLM workflows boil down to two mindsets: understanding your work, or avoiding understanding it - The crucial role of context and authority, why careless prompting leads to hallucinations, and how to break questions into smaller steps for better results - How LLMs fit as accelerators for deep research, surfacing insights faster than classic search engines, but always requiring fact-checking - Why Sani uses Google's Gemini and NotebookLM, and the value of integration with your company's existing tools - The open-source LLM alternative: privacy, flexibility, and why some see this as the future for secure enterprise AI - Pitfalls of the “wrapper economy,” vendor lock-in, and shaky business models based on reselling tokens - Starting out: how to include LLMs in PM research without reinventing your workflow, and why you must be careful with company data - The risks and limitations of AI today, especially in enterprise and sensitive environments - How internal AI context in tools like Atlassian makes those LLM features uniquely powerful - Future predictions: AI that fades into the background, plus the big unanswered questions about interface and humanoid robots - Sani's approach to AI education, success stories from AI Fluency Club, and what executives need to learn to stay ahead - And much more! Want to learn more or join Sani's community? - LinkedIn: Slobodan (Sani) Manić https://www.linkedin.com/in/sl... - No Hacks Podcast http://nohackspod.com/ - AI Fluency Club https://aifluencyclub.com/ You can also connect with us and find more episodes: - Product for Product Podcast http://linkedin.com/company/pr... - Matt Green https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma... - Moshe Mikanovsky http://www.linkedin.com/in/mik... Note: Any views mentioned in the podcast are the sole views of our hosts and guests, and do not represent the products mentioned in any way. Please leave us a review and feedback ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Shane is on the mend as he joins Scott to discuss the Dynasty Temperature of many prominent players down the stretch in 2025! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: A lot is happening in the sky! The Scorpio New Moon sets the tone for an emotionally intense and transformative new cycle, while the Sun and Mercury join forces and light up the sky with aspects to Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The Sun begins its journey through Sagittarius, and Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio. Mercury trines Jupiter, and Uranus sextiles Neptune. The week brings both challenge and inspiration — and an invitation to embrace deep change. Plus: Read a new book, stare out the window at nothing, and go fly a kite. Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! [1:35] Sun trine Saturn (Mon. Nov. 17, 12:56 am PST) at 25°15' Scorpio and Pisces. A supportive aspect blending Scorpio's determination with Pisces' grace and compassion. Combine strength with kindness. [3:05] Mercury's Busy Week, Part 1 (Mon. Nov. 17– Wed. Nov. 19). Mercury sextiles Pluto (Mon., Nov. 17, 12:36 pm PST) at 01°39' Sagittarius and Aquarius. This is the second of three such aspects, including on Oct. 30 and Dec. 13. Dig deep and get to the truth. Excellent for research and tough conversations. [4:38] Mercury retrogrades back into Scorpio (Tue. Nov. 18, 7:21 pm PST). Mercury will continue to move back through Scorpio, until it turns direct on Nov. 29 at 20°42' Scorpio. Revisit secrets, uncover motives, and attending to unfinished business. [6:06] Mercury retrograde opposes Uranus (Wed. Nov. 19, 3:45 am PST) at 29°31' Scorpio and Taurus. This is the second of these transits, including on Oct. 29 and Dec. 10. Break free from mental ruts — change your mind, shift your perspective. [7:27] Mercury retrograde trine Neptune (Wed. Nov. 19, 4:21 am PST) at 29°29' Scorpio and Pisces. Also the second of three such transits, including one Oct. 29 and the last on Dec. 11, with Mercury direct. Dream, imagine, and let your intuition do the talking. [9:11] Scorpio New Moon (Wed. Nov. 19, 10:47 pm PST) at 28°11' Scorpio. This New Moon forms a grand trine with Jupiter and Saturn, and an opposition with Uranus creates a kite. It's a potent moment for setting intentions of transformation, release, and renewal. [11:54] Lunar Phase Family Cycle. Keep a lunar journal to track this cycle over the next three years (key follow-ups): First Quarter (first action point) Aug. 19, 2026 • Full Moon (awareness point) May 20, 2027 • Last Quarter (last action point) Feb. 17, 2028. [13:55] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon Periods. Moon squares Jupiter (Mon. Nov. 17, 3:51 am PST), is VOC for 9 hours, 53 minutes, and enters Scorpio (1:44 pm PST). Balance giving with self-care. [15:09] Moon opposes Uranus (Thu. Nov. 20, 1:24 am PST), is VOC for 1 hour, 2 minutes, and enters Sagittarius (2:26 am PST). Reflect on financial independence. [16:35] Moon squares Neptune (Sat. Nov. 22, 1:48 pm PST), is VOC for 1 hour, 5 minutes, and enters Capricorn (2:53 pm PST). Pause before reacting emotionally. [17:40] Mercury conjuncts the Sun (Thu. Nov. 20, 1:23 am PST) at 28°18' Scorpio. Mercury is cazimi, “in the heart of the Sun” — a powerful time for clarity, communication, and insight. Mercury will be cazimi from Nov. 19, 10:31 pm PST to Nov. 20, 4:15 am PST. Perfect for important writing, calls, or conversations. [18:56] Uranus sextiles Neptune (Thu. Nov. 20, 6:33 am PST) at 29°29' Taurus-Pisces. The second in a long series (2025–2027) of these aspects. The first Uranus/Neptune sextile was on Aug. 28, 2025, the third is on July 15, 2026, the fourth on Jan. 15, 2027, and the fifth on Jun. 6, 2027. Review Ep. 305 for more about this series. Reflect on the emotional side of technological change. How does innovation feel? [22:19] Sun opposes Uranus (Fri. Nov. 21, 4:25 am PST) at 29°26' Scorpio and Taurus. Sun trines Neptune the same day, at 5:05 am PST, at 29°28' Scorpio and Pisces. 30 Scorpio: The Halloween jester is the Sabian symbol for the Sun. A revelation moment! Step out of your old identity and imagine who you're becoming. Expect insight, creativity, and maybe a little nervous energy. [25:33] Sun enters its Sagittarius season (Fri. Nov. 21, 5:35 am PST)! The Sun will be in Sagittarius until Dec. 21. A month of optimism, adventure, and gratitude. The perfect season for giving thanks and expanding your horizons. [27:03] Mercury's Busy Week, Part 2: Sat. Nov. 22 - Mercury trines Saturn (10:45 am PST) at 25°11' Scorpio-Pisces; Mercury trines Jupiter (3:37 pm PST) at 24°56' Scorpio and Cancer. Mercury (direct) first trined Saturn & Jupiter on Oct. 24/25, this is the second trine (retrograde) and the third is on Dec. 6/7 (direct). Review late-October conversations and projects — and now find clarity, perspective, and practical steps to move forward. [29:03] Sun sextiles Pluto (Sun. Nov. 23, 11:19 am PST) at 01°45' Sagittarius-Aquarius. Adventure beckons! A dynamic, self-empowering aspect for exploration and courage. The Sun is on Sabian symbol 2 Sagittarius: The ocean covered with whitecaps. Pluto is on Sabian symbol 2 Aquarius: An unexpected thunderstorm. [30:53] No listener question this week — it's a full episode! To have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [31:46] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. 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Scott and Shane talk about newly lowered expectations on players through week 9! We talk about what is on our dynasty minds! Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Shane are coming out of halftime swinging. What adjustments need to be made to start the second half of the dynasty season? Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Scott and Shane meet midway, at the week 8 mark, which is also known as Byemageddon. We talk about what is on our dynasty minds! Dynasty Feud Survey - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfskLNusfmujSDbLMQLawrXoL_JWrnm0Uv6a2UIeJhdHcksTA/viewform?usp=header Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Shane talk shop through six weeks. It's time to make moves. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott and Shane talk rookies through five weeks. How would we re-draft? How does it impact next year's class. Lessons learned? Thank you for checking out the Podcast, be sure to follow and comment if you have any questions, we are always happy to answer any. For Access to our Premium Tools (Trinity, WAR & More) & Discord Community https://ddfantasyfootball.com/subscriptions/ Subscribe to the Youtube Channel DDFFB https://www.youtube.com/@DDFFB Subscribe to Ray's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RayGQue Check out All of Ray's Articles at Yahoo!: https://sports.yahoo.com/author/ray-garvin/ Follow Ray on Bleacher Report: https://br.app.link/7ExIDsWfHVb Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/destinationdevy Become a Member on Youtube for access to the Dynasty Deal Show Live, Destination Chill and other member benefits, like priority reply to comments and unique badges and emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV84gHvtBMXxzN9ZPI9XHfg/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A collective sigh of relief was exhaled across the nation as Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges. Typically the reaction between the right and left shows just how deeply fractured the nation has become. At the heart of all this are the racist MAGA conspiracies being spun about how Black Lives Matter threatened to burn down American cities if Chauvin was not found guilty. Tucker Carlson melts down on air about the subject while claiming that Chauvin was lynched by the left. You can't make this stuff up. Unfortunately, it's what many believe. Finally, Michael speaks with Jane Mayer, the New Yorker's Washington Correspondent about the very latest in the New York DA's case against Donald Trump. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices A collective sigh of relief was exhaled across the nation as Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all charges. Typically the reaction between the right and left shows just how deeply fractured the nation has become. At the heart of all this are the racist MAGA conspiracies being spun about how Black Lives Matter threatened to burn down American cities if Chauvin was not found guilty. Tucker Carlson melts down on air about the subject while claiming that Chauvin was lynched by the left. You can't make this stuff up. Unfortunately, it's what many believe. Finally, Michael speaks with Jane Mayer, the New Yorker's Washington Correspondent about the very latest in the New York DA's case against Donald Trump. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices