Podcast appearances and mentions of Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson and Heather Brooker are going to Catcon in Pasadena! // Summer of Ticks and Justin Timberlake's Lyme Disease Diagnosed // Heather Brooker, talks her side hustle and promotes her comedy show at the Pasadena Ice House. // Heather Brooker shares her Comedy Show Outfit choices and Kamala Harris out of CA governor's race, an intraparty battle begins Katie Porter 

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore Perplexity's groundbreaking Comet browser, which brings AI directly to web pages and can autonomously navigate sites to collect genealogical data.They examine Grok 4's impressive benchmark performance while discussing its limitations for genealogical research and safety concerns.This week's Tip of the Week introduces "context engineering" - the art of providing maximum information to AI tools through examples, documents, and prior conversations for superior results.In RapidFire, they cover Google's Veo 3 photo-to-video tool, Silicon Valley's dramatic Windsurf acquisition battle, and OpenAI's new ChatGPT Agent that can control computers autonomously.Timestamps:In the News:07:47 Perplexity's Comet Browser: AI-Enhanced Research and Web Surfing20:32 Grok 4 Released: Benchmark Success, Real-World ChallengesTip of the Week:27:53 Context Engineering: Maximizing AI Results with Rich InformationRapidFire:36:02  Google Veo 3: Transform Photos into Videos44:19 Windsurf Acquisition Drama: AI Consolidation Begins53:58 ChatGPT Agent: Autonomous Computer Control ArrivesResource LinksOfficial Comet Launch Announcementhttps://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-cometPerplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered web browserhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/perplexity-launches-comet-an-ai-powered-web-browser/Every: Vibe Check: Grok 4 Aced Its Exams. The Real World Is a Different Storyhttps://every.to/vibe-check/vibe-check-grok-4-aced-its-exams-the-real-world-is-a-different-storyLM Arena Leaderboardhttps://lmarena.ai/leaderboardTechCrunch: Google adds image-to-video generation capability to Veo 3https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/10/google-adds-image-to-video-generation-capability-to-veo-3/Windsurf's CEO goes to Google; OpenAI's acquisition falls aparthttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/11/windsurfs-ceo-goes-to-google-openais-acquisition-falls-apart/Every: Vibe Check: OpenAI Enters the Browser Wars With ChatGPT Agenthttps://every.to/vibe-check/vibe-check-openai-enters-the-browser-wars-with-chatgpt-agentTechCrunch: AWS is launching an AI agent marketplace next week with Anthropic as a partnerhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/07/10/aws-is-launching-an-ai-agent-marketplace-next-week-with-anthropic-as-a-partner/TagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, AI Browsers, Web Navigation, Perplexity Comet, Grok 4, ChatGPT Agent, Context Engineering, AI Tools, Agentic Browsers, Video Generation, Google Veo 3, Windsurf Acquisition

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.This is a collection of highlights from Looks Unfamiliar featuring Joanne Sheppard on Fax, Mitch Benn on The Deceivers, Mark Thompson on Your Party Needs You, Donna Rees on The Monty Python Matching Tie And Handkerchief, Georgy Jamieson on Go For Broke!, Steve Berry on MB Games' Hangman, Tim Worthington on Outa-Space!, Ben Baker on Roland's Yuletide Binge and Mic Wright on Solitary Fitness. Along the way we'll be declining to eat some fifty year old corned beef, finding out what would happen if you described Mark And Lard to your grandparents, debating the the importance of elongated faces in topical satire, pouring scorn on Nigel Farage's prowess as a long-haulage lorry driver, estimating how many copies of MB Games' Voice Of The Mummy were piled up at Neverland Ranch and leafing through The Official Steve Nallon Annual 1985. Plus there's also Tim on the radio talking about Michael Palin's Around The World In 80 Days as well as talking about ALF's Marvel Comics appearances on ALFSplaining and the Beatles cartoon on The Big Beatles Sort Out, and a bit of a chat with Grace Dent about a certain saggy old cloth cat...You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at timworthington.org.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, you can help to support the show by buying us a coffee here. Do not pay attention to any mice who insist they can get you one from round the back of a sort of cardboard house.

Tim and Mark Thompson cruise into the final hour chatting about LA's brand-new Tesla Cafe and how it's become a hotspot just 24 hours after opening. The conversation zips from dogs in public spaces to a spirited East vs. West Coast debate, before landing on Target's decision to kill off price matching—RIP to retail fairness. Tim shares a cart crash story at Home Depot (with zero apology received), then shifts to somber news with an update on the Encino double homicide featuring audio from NBC LA's Eric Leonard. Later, the crew dives into the new Billy Joel documentary—Crozier even has a personal connection—and they close the hour honoring the late Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on celebrity passings and the strange tradition of visiting their Hollywood Stars.

Mark Thompson joins Tim Conway Jr., kicking off the show with a dive into the meaning of "Encino"—and it's a timely segue into the area's unsettling crime meeting, followed immediately by two attempted break-ins. Then, surprise guest Jay Leno calls in to share his own Encino crime story, and KFI's Michael Monks updates us on DA Hochman's announcement about charges in the East Hollywood nightclub crash that injured 37 people. Later, AM 570's Petros Papadakis drops by to chat about the wild Duke of Sports dating contest—and Tim and Mark offer their own dating wisdom for the overly selective single guys out there. Finally, Tim shares a classic Vegas tale about his dad opening for The Pointer Sisters, complete with a nostalgic music preview!

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore how AI-based transcriptions are revolutionizing genealogical research across the industry. They examine FamilySearch's Full-Text Search expansion to over 1.25 billion records and Ancestry's new document transcription tool.The episode features an exclusive interview with David Ouimette from FamilySearch, who reveals how they're making previously unsearchable handwritten documents accessible through AI technology.This week's Tip of the Week demonstrates Dan Maloney's innovative Genealogy Assistant HTR tool for transcribing multiple documents simultaneously.In RapidFire, they discuss Grok 4's anticipated release, Apple's shift to integrate ChatGPT and Claude rather than develop their own AI, and Google Photos' new natural language search capabilities powered by Gemini.Timestamps:In the News:03:23 AI Transcriptions Everywhere: The New Normal in Genealogy25:33 Building AI Apps with ClaudeInterview:29:34 David Ouimette on FamilySearch's AI JourneyRapidFire:49:27 Grok 4 Release Announcement51:35 Apple Pivots to Third-Party AI Integration56:02 Google Photos Adds Natural Language SearchResource LinksExpanded Access to Full-Text Searchhttps://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/full-text-search-experimental-aiAncestry announces the Beta launch of its new document transcription featurehttps://www.ancestry.com/c/ancestry-blog/ancestry-news/document-transcription-featureSnagit Screen Capturehttps://www.techsmith.com/snagitWindows Snipping Toolhttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots-00246869-1843-655f-f220-97299b865f6bScreenshots or screen recordings on Machttps://support.apple.com/en-hk/guide/mac-help/mh26782/macDan Maloney's AI Handwritten Text Recognition Toolhttps://www.genea.ca/htr-tool/Anthropic: Build and share AI-powered apps with Claudehttps://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-powered-artifactsAnthropic now lets you make apps right from its Claude AI chatbothttps://www.theverge.com/news/693342/anthropic-claude-ai-apps-artifactGrok 4 release livestream on Wednesday at 8pm PThttps://x.com/elonmusk/status/1942325820170907915Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok launches into antisemitic rant amid updateshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/07/08/elon-musk-grok-ai-antisemitism/Apple's Original AI announcement on June 10, 2024https://www.apple.com/ca/newsroom/2024/06/introducing-apple-intelligence-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac/Apple's Integrates ChatGPT into iPhoneshttps://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/iphone/iph00fd3c8c2/iosApple Weighs Using Anthropic or OpenAI to Power Siri in Major Reversalhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-30/apple-weighs-replacing-siri-s-ai-llms-with-anthropic-claude-or-openai-chatgptGoogle Resumes Rollout of AI-Based 'Ask Photos' Image Searchhttps://petapixel.com/2025/06/27/google-resumes-rollout-of-ai-based-ask-photos-image-search/Google Product Manager says Ask Photos paused for quality issueshttps://x.com/jamieasp/status/1929895255844745284Ask Photos coming to more Google Photos usershttps://blog.google/products/photos/updates-ask-photos-search/Ask Photos' Original Announcement May 14, 2024https://petapixel.com/2024/05/14/gemini-powered-ask-photos-brings-an-ai-assistant-to-google-photos/TagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, AI Transcription, FamilySearch, Ancestry, Document Analysis, Handwritten Text Recognition, Full-Text Search, Screen Capture Tools, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, OCR Technology, Dan Maloney, Genealogy Assistant, API Keys, Claude AI, Anthropic, Google Photos, Apple Intelligence, Grok AI, David Ouimette, Truth Sets, Research Tools

Today SouthState's own Mark Thompson, Banking Group President of Florida, joins us. With over 40 years of banking experience, he shares a wealth of knowledge with us. We discuss the current landscape for commercial lending, what to look for when hiring commercial lenders, and how to keep the "small feel" in a growing bank.   Learn more about Loan Command here.   The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little examine the controversial rise of AI image "restoration" and discuss how entirely new images are being generated, rather than the original photos being restored. This is raising concerns about the preservation of authentic family photos.They discuss Mark's reconsideration of canceling his Perplexity subscription after rediscovering its unique strengths for supporting research.The hosts analyze recent court rulings that permit AI training on legally acquired content, plus Disney's ongoing case against Midjourney.This week's Tip of the Week explores how project workspaces in ChatGPT and Claude can greatly simplify your genealogical research.In RapidFire, the hosts cover Meta's aggressive AI hiring spree, the proliferation of AI tools in everyday software, including a new genealogy transcription tool from Dan Maloney, and the importance of reading AI news critically.Timestamps:In the News:06:50 The Pros and Cons of "Restoring" Family Photos with AI23:58 Mark is Cancelling Perplexity... Maybe32:33 AI Copyright Cases Are Starting to Work Their Way Through the CourtsTip of the Week:40:09 How Project Workspaces Help Genealogists Stay OrganizedRapidFire:48:51 Meta Goes on a Hiring Spree56:09 AI Is Everywhere!01:06:00 Reading AI News ResponsiblyResource LinksOpenAI: Introducing 4o Image Generation https://openai.com/index/introducing-4o-image-generation/Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/How does Perplexity work? https://www.perplexity.ai/help-center/en/articles/10352895-how-does-perplexity-workAnthropic wins key US ruling on AI training in authors' copyright lawsuit https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/anthropic-wins-key-ruling-ai-authors-copyright-lawsuit-2025-06-24/Meta wins AI copyright lawsuit as US judge rules against authors https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/26/meta-wins-ai-copyright-lawsuit-as-us-judge-rules-against-authorsDisney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/disney-universal-sue-image-creator-midjourney-copyright-infringement-2025-06-11/Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/business/media/disney-universal-midjourney-ai.htmlProjects in ChatGPThttps://help.openai.com/en/articles/10169521-projects-in-chatgptMeta shares hit all-time high as Mark Zuckerberg goes on AI hiring blitz https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/30/meta-hits-all-time-mark-zuckerberg-ai-blitz.htmlHere's What Mark Zuckerberg Is Offering Top AI Talent https://www.wired.com/story/mark-zuckerberg-meta-offer-top-ai-talent-300-million/Genealogy Assistant AI Handwritten Text Recognition Tool https://www.genea.ca/htr-tool/Borland Genetics https://borlandgenetics.com/Illusion of Thinking https://machinelearning.apple.com/research/illusion-of-thinkingSimon Willison: Seven replies to the viral Apple reasoning paper -- and why they fall short https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jun/15/viral-apple-reasoning-paper/MIT: Your Brain on ChatGPT https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/your-brain-on-chatgpt/overview/MIT researchers say using ChatGPT can rot your brain. The truth is a little more complicated https://theconversation.com/mit-researchers-say-using-chatgpt-can-rot-your-brain-the-truth-is-a-little-more-complicated-259450Guiding Principles for Responsible AI in Genealogy https://craigen.org/TagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, AI Tools, Image Generation, AI Ethics, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Claude, Meta, Copyright Law, AI Training, Photo Restoration, Project Management, AI Development, Research Tools, Responsible AI Use, GRIP, AI News Analysis, Vibe Coding, Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy, AI Hiring, Dan Maloney, Handwritten Text Recognition

Mark Thompson dives into some of LA's biggest political stories, starting with Mayor Karen Bass's new interview with Telemundo, where she defends her leadership and hints at legal tensions with the feds. Then, Mark turns his focus to Gavin Newsom's headline-grabbing trip to South Carolina, calling out the California governor's not-so-subtle 2028 presidential ambitions. Later, Mark welcomes in-studio guest Steve Broda, the founder of Truc-Ya — a new app dubbed the “Uber for large haul trips.” Finally, the hour wraps on a delicious note as Mark and Stef Foosh celebrate the return of snack wraps to McDonald's after nearly a decade off the menu.

Mark Thompson kicks off the show with KFI's own Michael Monks on breaking news about the ICE Raids ongoing in Ventura County and a standoff and subsequent skirmishes that have been going on.  // Mark breaks down the LA Times piece on the LA Homeless crisis, which they say is a century in the making. // KFI's own Heather Brooker joins the show to play a game with the Conway Show crew and to assist in an awesome Coachella Valley Coffee giveaway. It's Binge or BS time! // Binge or BS Continued 

Mark Thompson kicks off the show with ABC's Alex Stone, diving into the headline-grabbing robbery of Joe Burrow's home and the quarterback's surprising reaction as revealed in a new Netflix doc. Then, Mark unpacks President Trump's awkward moment during a meeting with Liberia's president, highlighting a major gaffe on the country's official language. KFI's Heather Brooker joins to talk about her exclusive Comic-Con coverage, the hottest cosplay trends, and her new podcast Entertain Me. The hour wraps with a box office breakdown—can Superman finally dethrone Jurassic Park?

Mark Thompson opens the hour with Axios reporter Russell Contreras, who shares his on-the-ground reporting on ICE raids in Los Angeles and the disproportionate impact on Mexican American communities. Then, ER doc, Dr. Michael Daignault joins to sound the alarm on the resurgence of measles in the U.S., tying the spike to growing vaccine skepticism fueled by movements like MAHA. Mark also digs into the surprise resignation of X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino amid AI controversies, and closes the hour debating LA's suspiciously low murder rate—miracle or manipulation?

Mark Thompson has a wide-ranging final hour. He opens with the story of an LA honor student wrongfully deported under President Trump's immigration crackdown, and questions growing Republican calls for expanded federal control—particularly over D.C. Then, Stef Foosh drops in to talk rideshare realities before Mark shares his epic tale of evacuating with his cats and permanently "upgrading" his car's interior with the scent of cat pee—until a corpse-grade odor eliminator saved the day. Mark also reacts to a wild CalMatters scoop: State Farm issued a $900K check to a fire survivor that bounced. Plus, what's going on with Newsom's presidential play in South Carolina? And Disneyland's Haunted Mansion is going dark… for now.

Mark Thompson fills in for Tim Conway Jr. and dives into the major stories shaping the day. ABC's Alex Stone joins to explain why TSA is phasing out the shoe-removal requirement—even for non-Precheck fliers. Then, Mark breaks down Mayor Karen Bass's pushback against recent ICE raids in MacArthur Park, including her newly announced lawsuit to halt federal enforcement actions in LA. KFI's Michael Monks joins with his take as a Downtown LA resident and what the ICE presence means for locals. Mark wraps the hour with heartbreaking updates on the deadly flooding in Texas as the situation worsens.

In Hour 3, Mark Thompson kicks off with a preview of Amazon's first-ever 4-day Prime Day event, spotlighting the can't-miss deals and how it's become the Black Friday of the digital age. Then, Mark shifts to the flood risk facing parts of California, connecting lessons from Texas's recent catastrophe with an SF Chronicle warning about our own vulnerabilities. Later, Mark unpacks Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to D.C. and his aims for Gaza's future governance—and discusses the surprising move to nominate President Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. The hour wraps with a breakdown of Trump's much-hyped “big beautiful bill” and what it could mean for Californians.

In Hour 2, Mark Thompson and the Conway crew track the latest on the Rancho Fire in Laguna, where progress is being made. Mark then takes a step back to reflect on the wildfires that rocked LA six months ago, highlighting how far the city has come—and how far it still has to go. KFI's own Heather Brooker shares a powerful audio retrospective from the frontlines of KFI's wildfire coverage, offering a deeply personal lens on the crisis. The hour closes on a lighter note, with the crew's July 4th plans and a look at the rising trend of drone shows replacing traditional fireworks.

Mark Thompson steps in for Tim Conway Jr. with a breaking news–packed hour. He's joined by ABC's Alex Stone to cover the Texas Border Patrol shooting that left officers injured and the suspect dead. Then, Mark dives into the catastrophic flash floods that swept Central Texas, raising urgent questions about emergency alert systems. KFI's Michael Monks joins the conversation to break down the ICE raids at LA's MacArthur Park and shares insight into LA Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson's response. The hour wraps with a bittersweet update: the iconic Downtown LA eatery Cole's French Dip will close its doors August 3rd.

The future of work is changing, and we can't afford to have our leaders evolve backward by sticking to outdated leadership styles. It's high time for a major upgrade because this new era of work won't wait for you to catch up. In this three-part episode, we explore what it takes to thrive at the highest levels of leadership across three urgent dimensions: executive readiness, AI fluency, and hybrid work strategy. We begin with Mark Thompson, world's #1 CEO coach and author of CEO Ready, who shares what it really takes to step into the top seat: mastering leadership languages, building trust with your boss, and aligning ambition with the real demands of executive life. Then we dive into the age of AI with Dr. Michael Chui, Senior Fellow at McKinsey and QuantumBlack AI, who explains how agentic AI is reshaping leadership itself—from decision-making and team structure to the rising need for leaders who can manage machines as skillfully as people. Finally, we turn to the workplace of the future with Stanford Professor Dr. Nicholas Bloom, the world's top expert on remote work, who debunks common myths, lays out why hybrid work is the sweet spot, and reveals how AI might accelerate the decline of fully remote roles.   ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss recent updates from Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude that are reshaping AI capabilities for genealogists. Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro with its massive context window and Claude 4's hybrid reasoning models that excels at both writing and document analysis.They share insights from the RootsTech panel on responsible AI use in genealogy, and introduce the Coalition's five core principles for the response use of AI. The episode features an interview with Jessica Taylor, president of Legacy Tree Genealogists, who discusses how her company is thoughtfully experimenting with AI tools.In RapidFire, they preview ChatGPT 5's anticipated summer release, Meta's $14 billion acquisition to stay competitive, and Adobe Acrobat AI's new multi-document capabilities.Timestamps:In the News:03:45 Google Gemini 2.5 Pro: Massive Context Windows Transform Document Analysis15:09 Claude 4 Opus and Sonnet: Hybrid Reasoning Models for Writing and Research26:30 RootsTech Panel: Coalition for Responsible AI in GenealogyInterview:31:28 Jessica Taylor, CEO of Legacy Tree Genealogists, on her cautious approach to AI AdoptionRapidFire:45:07 ChatGPT 5 Coming Soon: One Model to Rule Them All51:08 Meta's $14.8 Billion Scale AI Acquisition56:42 Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant Adds Multi-Document AnalysisResource LinksGoogle I/O Conference Highlightshttps://blog.google/technology/ai/google-io-2025-all-our-announcements/Anthropic Announces Claude 4https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-4Anthropic's new Claude 4 AI models can reason over many stepshttps://techcrunch.com/2025/05/22/anthropics-new-claude-4-ai-models-can-reason-over-many-steps/Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogyhttps://craigen.org/Jessica M. Taylorhttps://www.apgen.org/users/jessica-m-taylorLegacy Tree Genealogistshttps://www.legacytree.com/Rootstechhttps://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/ChatGPT 5 is Coming Soonhttps://www.tomsguide.com/ai/chatgpt/chatgpt-5-is-coming-soon-heres-what-we-knowMeta's $14.8 billion Scale AI deal latest test of AI partnershipshttps://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/metas-148-billion-scale-ai-deal-latest-test-ai-partnerships-2025-06-13/A frustrated Zuckerberg makes his biggest AI bethttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/10/zuckerberg-makes-metas-biggest-bet-on-ai-14-billion-scale-ai-deal.htmlAdobe upgrades Acrobat AI chatbot to add multi-document analysishttps://www.androidauthority.com/adobe-ai-assistant-acrobat-3451988/TagsArtificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, AI Tools, Google Gemini, Claude AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Meta AI, Adobe Acrobat, Responsible AI, Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy, RootsTech, AI Ethics, Document Analysis, AI Writing Tools, Hybrid Reasoning Models, Context Windows, Professional Genealogy, Legacy Tree Genealogists, Jessica Taylor, AI Integration, Multi-Document Analysis, AI Acquisitions

Happy 4th of July weekend! Mark Thompson and Cro talk about showing off at auctions, and getting stuck buying something they could never afford. Donor fatigue is a thing.Tim accidentally messed up Mark's life with an unexpected health crisis... All just to grab a bite in the OC...

Happy 4th of July Weekend!!Jay Leno joins Conway... Just wind them up and let them go!Also, Mark Thompson's feelings about tipping... And... THE DON PARDO COMPETITION.Thompson.Cro.Two men enter.One man leaves in glory.

Tim dives into the wild world of niche dating websites and reflects on the legacy of late KTLA anchor Sam Rubin. Things take a comedic turn with a Conway-as-Mark Thompson impression. Later, Tim breaks down the partial verdict in the Diddy trial and speculates on what's next as jurors head back into deliberations. Then, a special interview with retiring Huntington Beach PD helicopter pilot Mark Wershing about his legendary career in the skies. The hour wraps with a wild story out of Sherman Oaks involving a runaway tow truck and a dumped stolen vehicle.

#WHAT'S HAPPENING! Los Angeles is suing Trump, and new laws will take effect tomorrow. Trump claims there is a buyer for TikTok. In the Diddy trial, he is pleading not guilty, stating, "Yes, he had a swinger lifestyle and they own the domestic violence you saw in the Cassie video, but..." There are also reports of theme park nightmares with talkback sessions. GUEST – Merlin Rothfeld discusses tariffs, the Genus Act, and the decline in the value of the U.S. dollar. Cross with Mark Thompson. 

In this episode, from a chapel service held on Friday 16 May 2025, Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College, speaks on John 2:12-22 and Jesus' cleansing of the temple in Jerusalem.He reminds us that Jesus is not one-dimensional: the same Lord who turned water into wine also fashioned a whip of cords to drive out the merchants, and therefore, we can't pick and choose and construct a Jesus that suits us best.For more audio resources, visit the Moore College website. There, you can also make a donation to support the work of the College.Contact us and find us on socials.Centre for Global Mission event: Embracing hard ministry: The Bible and the practice of global mission(Wed 23 July 2025).Please note: The episode transcript provided is AI-generated and has not been checked for accuracy. If quoting, please check against the audio.

Ceasefire in place, but Iran nuclear program may have survived // Tim Conway Jr and Mark Thompson talk about TikTok Advertising // Community groups call for eviction moratorium amid immigration raids across LA Powerful storm hits Lake Tahoe  // Angel Martinez is in the studio and talks about traffic, Golden Mikes, her dog and her birthday! #TikTok #Ad #Advertising #evictionmoratorium #Immigration #traffic #LakeTahoe 

Mark Thompson's & Crozier's accidental auction purchase. Ever get in a charity-auction situation where you “accidently” bid and had to pay? // More Mark T stories // Dodger's Shohei Ohtani pitches for the first time with Dodgers. Shohei talks to our David Vassegh // D.A. Nathan Hochman announced a new round of charges tied to violence at the recent immigration protests. What protests will cost the city and tax payers? $19M  #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #DTLA #Protests  

Mark Thompson continues coverage of the No Kings Day protests in Los Angeles, questioning whether this moment could mark a historic shift. He brings breaking updates from Minnesota, where a shelter-in-place alert was issued in the wake of the shocking political shootings. Later, Mark recaps his night emceeing a benefit for the Ed Asner Family Center—only to be hilariously upstaged by KFI's Michael Crozier and an unexpected charity auction purchase. Listener talkbacks round out the hour with raw reactions to the chaos in LA.

Mark Thompson kicks off the hour with a deep dive into the massive “No Kings” protests across Los Angeles and the country. With over 200,000 people participating locally, Mark highlights the creativity, the chaos, and the clash between peaceful demonstrators and agitators hijacking the cause. He breaks down Mayor Bass's response on CNN, the arrest numbers, and growing calls for accountability. Plus, a chilling political assassination in Minnesota and controversy at Dodgers Stadium after singer Nezza performs the National Anthem—in Spanish.

Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore OpenAI's revolutionary update to ChatGPT 4o's image generation capabilities, which now creates photorealistic images with accurate text and consistent characters across multiple images.They interview Jarrett Ross from The GeneaVlogger YouTube channel, who shares how he uses AI in his business and in his projects, including an innovative facial recognition project that identifies people in historical photographs from Poland.The hosts also examine OpenAI's O3 model's groundbreaking image analysis abilities, demonstrating how it can now automatically zoom in on handwritten text and reason through complex photographic analysis.This episode showcases how AI image tools are transforming genealogical research while emphasizing the importance of responsible use.Timestamps:In the News:06:26 ChatGPT 4o Image Generation: Photorealism and Text Accuracy RevolutionInterview30:48   Interview with Jarrett Ross: AI Facial Recognition in GenealogyRapidFire:52:01 ChatGPT O3: Advanced Image Analysis with Reasoning CapabilitiesResource Links:ChatGPT 4o Image Generationhttps://openai.com/index/introducing-4o-image-generation/What OpenAI Did -- Ethan Mollickhttps://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/what-openai-didThe GeneaVlogger YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_QNoNtgi2Sk4H9Y2SInmgOpenAI Releases new o3 and o4 Mini modelshttps://openai.com/index/introducing-o3-and-o4-mini/On Jagged AGI: o3, Gemini 2.5, and everything after -- Ethan Mollickhttps://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/on-jagged-agi-o3-gemini-25-and-everythingTags:Artificial Intelligence, Genealogy, Family History, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Image Generation, Facial Recognition, Photo Analysis, AI Tools, GeneaVlogger, Jarrett Ross, Jewish Genealogy, Historical Photos, Document Analysis, OCR Technology, Handwriting Recognition, Photo Restoration, AI Ethics, Responsible AI Use, Image Authentication, DALL-E, O3 Model, Reasoning Models, Archive Photos, Community Projects

Mark Thompson in for TCJ... 22-year-old ID'd as suspect in Baldwin Park shooting that left 2 dead, including police officer—incident started over a parking spot involving a nearby house-warning party Officer Samuel Riveros killed over a parking space. // FBI calls Boulder mall attack "targeted act of violence," suspect expected in court. L.A. Mayor Bass calls emergency meeting after alleged terror attack on Jewish demonstrators in Colorado // Businessman Mauled to Death by Lion After Going to Use the Bathroom on Safari Trip // Jay Leno on the King of the Jungle, the lion 

Mark Thompson opens the hour with KFI's entertainment reporter, Heather Brooker, talking Lilo & Stitch's surprising comeback, Mission Impossible's mixed reviews, the new Karate Kid, and the excitement around Happy Gilmore 2. He also covers TNT's loss of NBA rights to ESPN and what's next for Inside the NBA. Later, grief counselor Beth Bigler joins Mark for an emotional conversation about pet bereavement and the enduring bonds we share with our furry family members. Wrapping up the hour, Chris Merrill pops in to tease what's ahead on his show, including Otani's nap and Yankees fans' meltdown after their series loss! 

Author Kyra Davis Lurie joins Mark Thompson to discuss her new historical novel, The Great Mann, set in the glamorous West Adams Heights neighborhood of 1940s Los Angeles. They explore the rich culture of the Black business elite, the controversies around Black performers of the time, and the larger-than-life figures who brought the community to life. Kyra also shares upcoming events to promote her book and why The Great Mann is being compared to The Great Gatsby—don't miss it!

In this episode, from a chapel service held on Friday 2 May 2025, Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College, speaks on John 2:1-11 and the sign Jesus did at the wedding at Cana in Galilee.He reminds us that what Jesus brings is something better than the very best this world has to offer: lavish and extravagant grace that points beyond itself to the joyous wedding banquet of the Lamb on that final day for those who trust in him.For more audio resources, visit the Moore College website. There, you can also make a donation to support the work of the College.Contact us and find us on socials.Find out more and register for the next Priscilla & Aquila Centre event: A history of Complementarianism with Claire Smith (13 Aug 2025).Please note: The episode transcript provided is AI-generated and has not been checked for accuracy. If quoting, please check against the audio.

Alex Stone, this is the week Southwest begins doing what it always indicated it would not do.  Beginning Wednesday it will begin charging customers $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second checked bag.  Top-tier loyalty members and credit card members will get a break from one or two bags depending on their status.  The new bag fees will apply to any flights booked after May 28th. // Mark Thompson talks about his trip to Alaska on the Celebrity Cruise Ship // The City of Malibu hires private security now that PCH is reopened // a Chino Hills boy with Einstein-level IQ accepted into Mensa, the nation's largest high-IQ society. #SouthwestAirlines #Flights #Airline #Plane #luggage #checkedbags #Alaska #Cruise #Malibu #PCH #SmartKid #Einstein #HighIQ 

While House Speaker Mike Johnson may conveniently not know anything about Trump's crypto dinner, but the New York Times managed to get a hold of the guest list. More than 200 big spenders paid an average of $1.8 million each to attend a dinner with food that reportedly tasted like cardboard. The meme coin winners were served small portions of food described as dull and beverages that included either water or Trump-branded wine. As for the attendees, many of them are big players in the crypto industry, there were a few sports celebrities, including basketball star Lamar Odom, who is starting his own crypto coin. Many tried to stay out of pictures amid a growing security concern among crypto investors. Trump spent time with the top 25 investors and the rest found themselves disappointed. Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with Vladimir Putin, who launched another attack on Ukraine, even as an effort for a cease-fire in peace, talks continueWe'll talk about all of it with Pulitzer Prize winning author and investigative journalist David Cay Johnston.Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on Apple products unless more manufacturing is done in the United States. Jefferson Graham joins us on this Tech Tuesday to explore whether that's feasible.Oh, and Mark Thompson is back in the big chair! The Mark Thompson Show 5/27/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com

In this episode, from a chapel service held on Friday 4 April 2025, Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College, speaks on John 1:35-51 and the calling of Jesus' first disciples.He reminds us that the invitation to them is the same as it is for us: come and see who Jesus is, and follow him. He is the Christ, the one we've been waiting for—the fulfilment of all God's promises in the Old Testament. So come and see.For more audio resources, visit the Moore College website. There, you can also make a donation to support the work of the College.Contact us and find us on socials.Centre for Global Mission event: Embracing Hard Ministry: The Bible and the practice of Global Mission(23 July).Please note: The episode transcript provided is AI-generated and has not been checked for accuracy. If quoting, please check against the audio.

Trump‘s crypto contest comes to an end tonight as he welcomes his top 200 $Trump investors to dinner at the Trump golf club in D.C.. The winners are mostly anonymous, many are from other countries and they spent big money to get some face time with the President. The average cost to attend tonight's event $1,7 Million. Will look at whether this is against the law. Michael Shure is in for Mark Thompson and we are very fortunate to have former federal prosecutor David Katz stopping by.

Late Sunday night, Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill”cleared an important House Committee. Conservatives that wanted deeper cuts to MedicAid got some changes made that led them toward advancing this massive tax cut and border security package. Speaker Mike Johnson isn't saying what the changes include, calling them minor things. It was a crazy music related weekend for Trump. He posted a video of himself lip syncing Journey's “Don't Stop Believing” and he unleashed verbal attacks on Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift. Michael Shure is in for Mark Thompson today. We welcome iHeart Radio and TV political analyst Gary Dietrich to the show to talk politics. The Mark Thompson Show 5/19/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal.  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com 

In 100 days, Trump financially strips MAGA & destroys the faith the world has in America. WPFW's What's at Stake Rev. Mark Thompson interviews Egberto Willies on Afrikaner refugees & more.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

WPFW's What's At Stake host Rev. Mark Thompson interviewed Politics Done Right's host Egberto Willies about South Africa's Afrikaners moving to the U.S. as purported refugeesSubscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

At the Truth Tellers summit in London, Alan and Lionel sit down with Mark Thompson, the CEO of American media giant CNN.Mark is asked if he has sat down with Trump since he started in office.Does he feel a slide towards state-owned media, monitored by the White House? And why does CNN continue to give the president airtime?“If the rule was [that] we didn't have politicians on the air who might lie", he says, "we'd be struggling possibly to fill the airwaves.”Plus, after listening to the ‘Rest is Classified' podcast series on whistleblower Edward Snowden, Alan discusses his role in publishing the Snowden documents, and how he believes the BBC was too timid to cover the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4:05- Mark Thompson is back after a 4-week break! #Iheart security wouldn't let him inthe building! The haves and the have nots! Good to be KIng since Conway gets VIP Tickets for Wango Tango.    4:20pm – President of IHeartMedia Paul Corvino talks to Conway & Mark about #WangoTango  4:35— Former security guard charged with murder in shooting death of Spartan College dean in Inglewood. Smokey Robinson accused in sexual battery lawsuit filed by 4 former housekeepers at his LA home  4:50 pm – The L.A. Kings Draft trivia

What does it really take to rise to the highest levels of leadership, and stay there? In this episode, I sit down with Mark Thompson, world's #1 CEO coach and author of CEO Ready, to explore what to become a CEO-ready leader. We'll look at the deeper work of top-most leadership: developing functional fluency, mastering seven leadership languages, and aligning your ambitions with the reality of what leadership demands. Mark shares the mindset and methods used by the world's most successful executives, why building trust with your boss is a make-or-break move, and how to balance confident humility with productive paranoia. We dig deeper into the sacrifices leaders make, the importance of building credibility before asking for responsibility, and how to cultivate stakeholder alignment across functions, not just within your silo. If you're eyeing the next big step in your career, this episode will help prepare you to lead at the top.   ________________ This episode is sponsored by Workhuman. Here's a good question for you: Who in your marketing department is a flight risk? How about: Where are your talent or skills gaps? Or: Which employees make up your next generation of leaders? If you couldn't answer any of these, then you need to check out Human Intelligence™, from Workhuman. By combining AI with the rich data of their #1 rated employee recognition platform, Human Intelligence unlocks insights and capabilities that redefine talent management, cultural transformation, and employee engagement. Want to learn more? Go to workhuman.com and learn how today's leading companies are turning AI into a force for good with Human Intelligence. ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/

We continue our outdoor mini-series by welcoming Mark Thompson to the show, co-owner of two iconic Birmingham businesses specializing in gardening and home decor. Mark shares his journey into the gardening world and provides valuable tips on how to shop for plants, care for them effectively, and tackle common gardening challenges. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of setting realistic expectations when shopping for plants, the benefits of starting with smaller specimens, and best practices for soil preparation. The episode also covers how to maximize outdoor spaces, handle invasive plants, and achieve a thriving garden, making it a must-listen for gardening enthusiasts of all levels. What You'll Hear On This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast 00:34 Meet Mark Thompson: Garden Shop Owner 01:44 Mark's Journey into Gardening 07:22 Opening the General Store 13:44 Tips for Shopping for Plants 18:59 Ensuring Plant Health and Maintenance 34:14 Garden Shop Plant Care Tips 36:40 Extending the Life of Houseplants 37:03 Houseplant Repotting and Maintenance 50:33 Dealing with Invasive Plants 53:46 Gardening for Non-Gardeners 01:02:33 Common Plant Problems and Solutions Also Mentioned: Ballard Designs | Shop Now @markg.thompson | Designer Instagram Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating!

In this episode of the Destination Marketing Podcast, Adam is joined by Mark Thompson, Executive Director of Visit Plano. Mark shares his insights on destination marketing, focusing on Plano's unique position as a corporate and youth sports destination within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. They discuss the importance of regional collaboration, the power of exceptional servicing, and strategies for attracting diverse visitor segments. Mark also highlights Plano's thriving food scene and the DMO's efforts to enhance the visitor experience through strategic partnerships and communication.   Subscribe to our newsletter! The Destination Marketing Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and produced by Brand Revolt. If you are interested in any of Brand Revolt's services, please email adam@thebrandrevolt.com or visit www.thebrandrevolt.com. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit www.thedmpn.com. If you are interested in joining the network, please email adam@thebrandrevolt.com.

Mark Thompson joins Conway after being hospitalized...what happened?Alex Stone, Tariffs driving up the prices of prized imported avocados at the grocery stores. Olive oil from Italy could rise.  Even domestic beer prices are expected to rise because of the cost of steel for beer cans, steel fermenting tanks, and kegs // Thunderstorms hit So Cal. Losing the connection with others...Sal Kilmer of the Inland Empire. Mike Trout annual  // Thnderstorm over us. // Jeff “Chappy” Chapman, Manager of VIP & ambassador Program // Its Santa Anita Derby Day Saturday 

This hour kicks off with radio legend Rick Dees joining Tim Conway Jr. and Mark Thompson to chat about reuniting with iHeart and his new app, “Rick Dees Hit Music.” Tim covers breaking news out of San Clemente where a sheriff's deputy was stabbed, and the safe splashdown of two astronauts back on Earth. Plus, an update on Jackie and Shadow's nest in Big Bear, and a fun conversation with board op Sam Zia on psychiatry, car repairs, and knowing when to seek help. 

Tim kicks off a special Tuesday show with Mark Thompson, covering the dramatic return of stranded astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. The guys break down Tracy Morgan's mid-game mishap at the Knicks game, debate whether food poisoning was to blame, and celebrate the Dodgers' season-opening win. Plus, Tim shares a classic moment between Larry King and Jerry Seinfeld — and gives a big thank you to Boichik Bagels in Los Feliz for fueling the crew! 

Tim Conway Jr. and Mark Thompson dive into the developing story of missing college student Sudiksha Konanki, whose friend she was last seen with remains detained in the Dominican Republic. Psychiatrist (and tonight's board op) Sam Zia weighs in on the mental strain of such cases. iHeart's own Jon Comouche joins to recap the iHeart Radio Music Awards and highlight rising star Benson Boone. Plus, Tim recalls his guest spot on ALT 98.7's Booker and Stryker Show and discusses the never-ending construction madness in Beverly Hills as the city preps for the 2028 Olympics — but what about life right now for Angelino's who live here today.  

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” Donald Trump signed an executive order releasing the JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr. files. Will we finally find out whether the CIA was involved? Trump's ICE raids have already begun in Boston, New York, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, and Alabama, and hundreds of illegal aliens are being deported. CNN crumbles as CEO Mark Thompson tells Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper how to be journalists. He also announces that there will be massive layoffs at CNN. As Donald Trump begins firing all DEI hires from the Biden administration, many leftists are changing their job titles to avoid the purge. President Trump escorts JD Vance on his first visit to the Oval Office and is blown away. Sara is joined today by BlazeTV contributor Matthew Marsden and Jaco Booyens, host of "The Bottom Line." Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor: Give relief factor a try with the 3-Week QuickStart. Visit http://www.relieffactor.com or call 800-4-relief. Brave the Dark: I encourage you to see "Brave the Dark." It's in theaters this Friday. Get your tickets today at http://www.Angel.com/SARA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices