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FPC Eldorado Sermon Archive
A Merchant Looking for Pearls - Matthew 13:44

FPC Eldorado Sermon Archive

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026


Matthew 13:44 - - Oct 23, 2016

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
09/27/2026 "Where Faith Takes Shape (3) In Our Decisions" Rev. Nicholas B. Merchant

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 24:27


Next Level Affiliate Marketing Podcast
120 - Back 2 Basics - Inkrementalität bei Affiliate & Influencer Marketing messen

Next Level Affiliate Marketing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 7:09 Transcription Available


Willkommen bei Back 2 Basics – der Reihe für aufstrebende E-Commerce Händler und ihren ersten Kontakt mit Affiliate Marketing - vom Next Level Affiliate Marketing Podcast. Bist du engagierter Merchant und hast bereits deinen Online-Shop bei Shopify, Woocommerce, Magento oder Shopware, und suchst nun nach einer Erweiterung zum typischen Google, Amazon, Facebook und Apple Marketing-Mix? Dein Host Nawid Company erklärt in dieser Serie klar strukturiert die Grundsteine des Affiliate-Marketingbereichs damit du bestens vorbereitet für die ersten Schritte bist. So wirst mit Back 2 Basics und der Interview-Reihe Time for Learning schnell zum Profi. Die heutige Folge behandelt folgende Themen: - Code-Rotation - Coupon / Gutscheincode / Gutschein - D2C-Brands - Influencer - Inkrementalität / Messbarkeit - Provision / Payout - Retargeting / SEA / Retention-Marketing - Sale / Conversion - User Journey

Past Our Prime
143. Larry Merchant: The Greatest Boxing Analyst Ever

Past Our Prime

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 91:41


The September 27, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated put Ken Norton on the cover under the headline “All Set to Slam in the Rubber Match,” previewing his highly anticipated third and final showdown with Muhammad Ali, set for September 28 at Yankee Stadium—the last fight ever held at the original ballpark. The trilogy stood at a fascinating 1-1 split: Norton had famously broken Ali's jaw to win a decision in their first bout back in 1973, while Ali had claimed a close, disputed decision in their 1975 rematch, setting up a rubber match billed as a true toss-up between two evenly matched heavyweights. Despite most ringside observers and commentators feeling Norton had done enough to win the fight, Ali was awarded a controversial 15-round unanimous decision, retaining his WBA, WBC, and Ring heavyweight titles in what remains one of the most hotly debated verdicts in boxing history—a result so contentious that Ali himself later admitted, “Kenny's style is too difficult for me. I can't beat him, and I sure don't want to fight him again.” This despite the fact that Ali never lost a rematch, going 5-0 against Joe Frazier, Ken Norton and Leon Spinks. It was one of the many traits that made Ali the greatest Larry Merchant recalled when we recently chatted us from his home in Southern California. Born in 1931 in New York, Merchant rose from newspaper columns at the Philadelphia Daily News and New York Post to become the definitive voice of boxing on television. Joining HBO in 1978, he spent 35 years as its lead ringside analyst, delivering sharp, fearless commentary and post-fight interviews alongside Jim Lampley and others on countless championship bouts. Known for his poetic insights, skepticism of hype, and memorable confrontations—most famously telling Floyd Mayweather he wished he were 50 years younger so he could kick his ass—Merchant elevated the role of the boxing analyst. A Sam Taub Award winner and inductee into both the World Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame, he is widely regarded as the greatest television boxing analyst of all time. Larry Merchant steps into the squared circle of the Past Our Prime podcast to lace up and talk the historic fights he witnessed ringside over the decades. He takes us back to 1938, when his old man let him stay up late to listen to the second Joe Louis-Max Schmeling war on the radio—and from that night on, the kid was hooked for life. He reflects on the great Muhammad Ali and how even Nelson Mandela, locked away in a South African prison cell, followed the Champ's every move. Merchant answers the ultimate question: who was the best pound-for-pound fighter he ever laid eyes on. He zeros in on that unforgettable night in Japan when he first knew Iron Mike Tyson was in serious trouble against Buster Douglas, then fast-forwards four years to the night his colleague and friend George Foreman shocked the world by reclaiming the heavyweight crown at age 45. A living boxing historian who covered everyone from Sugar Ray Robinson to Sugar Ray Leonard, Merchant never backed down from firing the toughest questions at the toughest guys in the game. Larry Merchant… all 95 years of him… on the Past Our Prime podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Man Beyond the Wall
The Complicated World of Lebanese Politics and Culture w/ Hunger the Dye Merchant

Free Man Beyond the Wall

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 71:47 Transcription Available


74 MinutesPG-13 The parents of Hunger the Dye Merchant left Lebanon and immigrated to the US. He frequently travels to Lebanon.Pete and Hunger discussed the various political and religious ideologies at work in Lebanon. He also discusses the tensions that have existed between Israel and Hezbollah for the past 60 years. This was episode 1126.Hunger on Twitter The Delaware Crossing SocietyThe Chatham House Version RecordingsPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Daily News Cast
KC Luxury, Two Co-Accused Remanded After Alleged Drug Trafficking Arraignment in Nigeria

Daily News Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 2:17


A Lagos Federal High Court has mandated the detention of lifestyle influencer and luxury goods merchant Afolabi Kazeem Michael, famously recognized as KC Luxury, alongside two co-accused individuals following their court appearance on allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering.The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) brought the case, which centers on the illicit attempt to export 184.5 kilograms of cocaine estimated at roughly ₦39 billion.The accused parties are KC Luxury (Afolabi Kazeem Michael), Boniface Freeman Ochoche Sule, and Ikechukwu Ekugo Patriarch.The prosecution presented a 22-count indictment addressing conspiracy, cocaine trafficking, unauthorized narcotics shipment, and money laundering. Each of the three accused entered not guilty pleas to all charges on Friday, September 25, 2026.According to the NDLEA, the group coordinated between July 28 and August 1, 2026, to transport the cocaine—hidden across five shipments via a Lagos-based delivery and logistics company—destined for London, the United Kingdom. KC Luxury, aged 49, was first apprehended on August 13, 2026, in the departure lounge of Lagos's Murtala Muhammed International Airport as he prepared to depart for Paris, France.Following the court hearing, the defendants' legal representatives sought release on bail. The judge determined that all three would remain in NDLEA custody and scheduled October 2, 2026, as the date to make a decision on their bail petitions.

Parlando - Where Music and Words Meet
Tell me where is Fancy Bred: Shakespeare the Songbird Poet

Parlando - Where Music and Words Meet

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 2:16


In writing about Sara Teasdale last time over at the Parlando Project blog I mentioned that she has been grouped with a set of 20th century female poets as a "Songbird Poet." The implied charge here is that these poets are less concerned with the deep meaning of poetry and are content to just make pleasant word-music.  Upholding up the deeper meaning school I'd have an opening to report that the songs of birds are not all pleasant and meaningless. They sing for desire, for companionship, and for defense, among other things; though as a person in this Project I have to say that making a song, something one appreciates uttering, might be a worthwhile thing. Here's another minor poet who I'm sure we've kept in a parlor cage as a songbird, one William Shakespeare. This tidy little song from his play The Merchant of Venice  talks about idle, surface-deep, love ("Fancy"). But wait, like is often the case with the Songbird Poets, there's a more complex message inside it. The Parlando Project takes various words (mostly literary poetry) and combines them with original music in differing styles. We've done over 900 of these combinations, and you can hear any of them and read about our encounters with the words at our blog and archives located at frankhudson.org    

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
The Viral App Idea Framework That Got Her 1M Users

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 8:32


Join the App Founders Community:https://appfounders.co/Nicole Cheung took her first app to 1 MILLION users in just 6 months, and it wasn't luck.In this video, she breaks down the exact viral app idea framework she uses to find viral app ideas before writing a single line of code.You'll discover:✅ Why "I'd use this app" is the WORST reason to build it✅ How to find an unsaturated niche on TikTok/Instagram (her cooking app example)✅ How to test if a feature will go viral BEFORE you build it, using Figma✅ Why validating in the market beats validating in your head every timeThis is a video from my full conversation with Nicole Cheung, who's scaled multiple apps to over $300K MRR and 300-400M monthly social views, without spending a dollar on paid ads.

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
09/20/2026 "Where Faith Takes Shape (2) In The Tension" Rev. Nicholas B. Merchant

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 19:57


Legendary Law & Order Stories Of The Wild West
The Merchant of the Chasm: Sol Star in the Gulch

Legendary Law & Order Stories Of The Wild West

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 3:00 Transcription Available


Amid the violent squalor of a lawless mining camp, a solitary merchant arrived carrying hardware, ledgers, and quiet resolve. Sol Star walked a perilous divide between primal savagery and the fragile machinery of emerging commerce. He tethered his fortunes to a partner bound by cold rage, absorbing the frontier's casual malice without surrendering his humanity. In a place governed by the slaughterhouse, he remained an enduring architect of order who outlived the wilderness itself.

Next Level Affiliate Marketing Podcast
119 - Back 2 Basics - CSS-Strategie für Eigenmarken vs. Drittmarken

Next Level Affiliate Marketing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 5:10


Willkommen bei Back 2 Basics – der Reihe für aufstrebende E-Commerce Händler und ihren ersten Kontakt mit Affiliate Marketing - vom Next Level Affiliate Marketing Podcast. Bist du engagierter Merchant und hast bereits deinen Online-Shop bei Shopify, Woocommerce, Magento oder Shopware, und suchst nun nach einer Erweiterung zum typischen Google, Amazon, Facebook und Apple Marketing-Mix? Dein Host Nawid Company erklärt in dieser Serie klar strukturiert die Grundsteine des Affiliate-Marketingbereichs damit du bestens vorbereitet für die ersten Schritte bist. So wirst mit Back 2 Basics und der Interview-Reihe Time for Learning schnell zum Profi. Die heutige Folge behandelt folgende Themen: - CPC-Analyse - CSS (Comparison Shopping Service) - Drittmarken vs. Eigenmarken - Kacheln (Google Shopping) - Markenhoheit - Marken-Keywords - Payout / OVP - Produktfeed / Feed - Traffic-Split

Omni Talk
Streamlining Merchant Negotiations with Daniel Duty and Alex Kopplin of Portager | Ask An Expert

Omni Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 22:17


The Fall retail conference season is officially underway, with NRF Paris having just wrapped and Groceryshop, Shoptalk Fall, NACS, and many others just weeks away. Omni Talk figured what better way to get ready for the upcoming season than to put together our primer of the must-see tech that has caught our attention this year. This episode features Portager's section of our Fall Conference Season “Must-See” Tech Preview, where Daniel Duty, Conlego, CEO & Founder of Portager, and Alex Kopplin, Conlego, Principal and Architect of Portager, explore how technology can streamline merchant negotiations and joint business planning. With merchandising teams managing hundreds or even thousands of vendor relationships, spreadsheets, emails and disconnected data can make negotiations unnecessarily difficult. Daniel and Alex explain how Portager creates a centralized view of retailer and supplier data, incorporates built-in data checks and can be deployed quickly without complex internal integrations, helping merchandising teams spend less time managing information and more time on vendor negotiations. Be sure to check out the rest of our podcasts this past week and the next few to catch exclusive content from some of the biggest retail conferences! We can't think of a better way to get a bird's eye view into the tech shaping the retail of tomorrow, today! P.S. To explore more conversations from the Omni Talk Ask an Expert Series, head here: https://omnitalk.blog/category/ask-an-expert/ Music by hooksounds.com Sponsored Content

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

What happens when Steve puts a real app under the microscope?In this episode, Steve did a live app teardown across different app categories, broke down what's working, what's not, and where there are opportunities to improve growth and monetization.From ASO and App Store screenshots to onboarding, paywalls, pricing, and conversion, Steve analyzes the key parts of the app experience and shares practical strategies developers can apply to their own apps.You'll see the same frameworks Steve uses to evaluate apps and identify opportunities to increase downloads, conversions, and revenue.You will discover:✅ ASO opportunities and keyword strategy✅ App Store screenshot improvements✅ Onboarding optimization✅ Paywall and pricing analysis✅ Growth and monetization ideasLearn More:Join the App Founder's Community:https://appfounders.co/

Marketing Made Simple - Tamil Business Podcast
☕ C1E62 - 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate Charges Explained | Tea Kada Benchu

Marketing Made Simple - Tamil Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 66:17


NPCI issued a circular stating that Merchants will have to pay a charge of 0.4% on UPI Transactions above Rs.2000 from Oct 15thIn this Tea Kada Benchu episode Robo & Cat discuss about MDR - Who benefits from this? Who's affected? What are the gaps in monitoring and implementing MDR along with how this will affect end consumers on the wholeBinge Listen to all Tea Kada Benchu episodes with

Caropop
Natalie Merchant

Caropop

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 68:28


After making widely loved music as a solo artist and, beforehand, with 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant is focusing on children with her latest project, Cabinet of Wonder. Spurred by her work with Head Start preschoolers in upstate New York, Merchant set Mother Goose verses to music and collaborated with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Children's Theatre to bring the recordings and videos to life. In this wide-ranging conversation, Merchant speaks of the allure and legend of Mother Goose; describes why working with children is bringing her more joy than pursuing another solo project; and reflects on joining 10,000 Maniacs at age 17, co-writing with band members, working with various producers and feeling compelled to leave after 1992's hit-filled Our Time in Eden. Did she have any inkling that her first solo album, Tigerlily (1997), would propel her to new artistic and commercial heights? (Photo by Joe Mazza)

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
Paywall Strategy: How 2 Paywalls Tripled Trial Starts

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 9:39


Join the App Founders Community:https://appfounders.co/What happens when you show users 2 paywalls instead of 1?In this video, I break down a real-world paywall test that helped triple trial starts, from roughly 3% to 7.7%, without a major increase in downloads.You'll see how the strategy works, why different users respond to different offers, and how adding a second paywall can give both ready-to-pay users and trial-driven users a path to subscribe.I'll also break down the pricing strategy, social proof, weekly vs. yearly plans, and the number of paywall views you should aim for before diminishing returns set in.You'll learn:✅ Why 2 paywalls can outperform 1✅ How the first and second paywalls were structured✅ Why social proof matters on your paywall✅ How paywall views can impact revenue✅ The 8 paywall views benchmark for diminishing returns✅ How to think about paywall strategy and user psychologyIf you're working on app monetization, subscriptions, onboarding, or paywall optimization, this test is worth understanding.

Driven by Data: The Podcast
S7 | Ep 24 | Are you a Merchant of Self-Inflicted Complexity? David Castro-Gavino, Executive Director, Head of Data Deployment at AstraZeneca and Boyan Angelov, Principal Strategist at Exxeta

Driven by Data: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 58:06


In Episode 24 of Season 7 of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is rejoined by David Castro-Gavino, Executive Director, Head of Data Deployment at AstraZeneca, and joined by his co-author Boyan Angelov, Principal Strategist at Exxeta, where they discuss their new book, Enabling Data, and why the data industry is still stuck in Groundhog Day. The same three arguments – who owns that number, is it right, and why does it take so long – have been repeating for thirty years, and rather than fixing them, the industry keeps renaming the problem.The conversation covers why most complexity in data is self-inflicted, why maturity models are "data theatre" compared to diagnosing friction, and why AI hasn't solved any of this – it has poured fuel on the fire.They also discuss:Why the industry has a short collective memory and keeps rediscovering problems solved twenty years ago.What the three recurring arguments are that every data organisation keeps having.Why renaming the symptom – big data, data mesh, platforms – never fixes the underlying problem.How a simple pizza business becomes a data nightmare the moment it goes digital.Why most complexity in data is self-inflicted, and why that is good news.Why "technology is not the problem, you are" is deliberately provocative.What four questions to ask before going back to the market for a new tool.Why fixing the system, not the tool, is the maxim that matters.Who the "merchants of complexity" are, and why consultants are usually the culprits.Why making things simple is the hardest job in data.What's wrong with using maturity scores as the objective.Why measuring the wrong things promotes the wrong behaviours.How to practically find friction by refusing to accept the first answer.Why friction looks different for an analyst, an engineer and a business leader.Why not every foundational problem needs to be solved, and how to avoid spending forever in the basement.Why data teams that don't understand the business are missing the biggest opportunity.What the cargo cult is, and why copying Spotify's operating model won't make you Spotify.How the enabling model's four pillars – people, governance, technology and enablement – fit together.Why the fragility of senior data leadership is structural rather than personal.Why data doesn't create friction in an organisation, it reveals it – and gets blamed for it.Why a clear mandate matters more than who the CDO reports to.Why the industry needs to stop hiring data leaders on a shopping list of technical skills.How AI has exposed how little progress most companies have actually made on the fundamentals.Thanks to our sponsor, Data & AI Literacy Academy.Data & AI Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data & AI literacy first.At Data & AI Literacy Academy, they don't just teach data skills. They empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. They're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data & AI literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that they offer. They embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.They take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com/drivenThanks to our sponsor FOIL AIFOIL are an AI consultancy, and one of the most exciting to watch right now.​Fast-growing, genuinely ambitious, and refreshingly down to earth, with a leadership team who have been doing this for years and are well respected for it.​FOIL push data leaders to claim a voice at the top table, to lead the business rather than trail behind it with a handful of AI productivity tools. They push the point that if every competitor has the same tools, productivity is not an advantage. The real prize with AI is bigger and FOIL have the expertise – both strategic and technical – to push the boundaries of what your organisation can achieve, in a practical way. ​FOIL are a lot bolder and braver that the traditional consultancy. That confidence comes from deep practitioner expertise, and it shows in how they engage with their partnerships.​They are claiming the phrase: the autonomic business. A business that senses what is happening, decides within clear guardrails, adapts as things change, and keeps improving on its own. Intelligence built into how the company runs, and they've just been recognised at the British Data Awards for their work with Welsh Water on exactly this concept.​Learn more at https://foilai.co.uk/

Columbia Broken Couches
Salim Merchant on Bollywood Music, Indian Idol, His Biggest Hits & The Future of Music

Columbia Broken Couches

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 86:07


Welcome to PGX #214PGX conversations are simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Salim Merchant — Singer & Music Composer.Timestamps:Enjoy.— Prakhar___________________________________________________________________________________________________Watch NextIf you're looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC___________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/___________________________________________________________________________________________________Guest -  Salim MerchantInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/salimmerchant/ X: https://x.com/salim_merchant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalimSulaimanMusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salim.merchant.710/ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips___________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/___________________________________________________________________________________________________#prakharkepravachan #prakhargupta #salimmerchant #music #pgx #raw #real

Razzle Dazzle
Special Guest - Michael Adamthwaite

Razzle Dazzle

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 104:45


Join us for an epic conversation with Michael Adamthwaite! You've heard him as Jay in Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu, Lugnutz in Transformers Cybertron, and the iconic Merchant in Resident Evil 4. He's also starred in Stargate SG-1 and brought countless characters to life across film, TV, and video games.We'll dive into his 20+ years in entertainment, his journey as a voice director and producer, and the behind-the-scenes stories that shaped his incredible career.Hosts: Jared Gonzalez.Cohost: Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera.Master Chief Engineer: Jared Gonzalez.Editor: Jared Gonzalez.Graphics Editor: Jared Gonzalez.Digital Media Editor: Jared Gonzalez.Producer: Jared Gonzalez.

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
09/13/2026 Where Faith Takes Shape (1) In The Everyday, Rev. Nicholas B. Merchant

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 27:23


App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
How He Built an $800K ARR App Using Simple Strategies

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 66:37


What if you could build and launch an app without spending months worrying about retention, features, or a perfect product?In this episode, we're joined by Chris Bick, founder of Bickster, who has built and launched 20+ apps, including an app generating $800K ARR by syncing Fitbit data with Apple Health.Chris shares his approach to building profitable apps: start with a simple MVP, launch quickly, learn from real users, and optimize what matters most: onboarding, paywalls, pricing, and distribution.We'll also discuss how he approaches app ideas, why developers shouldn't overthink retention too early, and how his experience across multiple apps, including a successful Bible app, has shaped his product and growth philosophy.You will discover :✅ How to validate and launch an app as quickly as possible✅ Why your MVP should be simpler than you think✅ How to approach onboarding and paywall optimization✅ Pricing strategies that can increase app revenue✅ How the Fitbit → Apple Health app reached $800K ARR✅ Lessons from building and launching 20+ appsLearn More:Bickster: https://www.bickster.com/App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fitbit-to-apple-health-sync/id1134998522LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbick/

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame
S11 Ep41: Joseph Millson, Monsieur André in The Phantom of the Opera

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 49:41


Fresh from releasing his debut novella Miller Rose Roberts, Joseph Millson is playing Monsieur André in the 40th anniversary cast of The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre.Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera first opened in London's West End in 1986 and has become one of the world's most successful musicals. Joseph joins the anniversary cast alongside Sierra Boggess, reuniting with his former Love Never Dies leading lady more than 15 years after they originated the roles of Raoul and Christine in the original London production.Joseph is also a writer. His memoir Work – And Other Four Letter Words was shortlisted for the Theatre Book Prize, while his debut fiction novella, Miller Rose Roberts, has recently been published.Joseph has worked extensively across theatre, with credits including The Forsyte Saga, The Rover (RSC), Much Ado About Nothing, King John, Merchant of Venice 1936 (West End), Noises Off (West End), Betrayal (Theatre Royal, Bath), Mary Poppins (West End), Mr Foote's Other Leg (West End), Macbeth (Shakespeare's Globe), The Fairy Queen (Glyndebourne), Love Never Dies (West End – WhatsOnStage Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical), The Clearing and The Mill on the Floss (Shared Experience), The Real Inspector Hound / Black Comedy (West End), David Copperfield (Sheffield Crucible), The Fantasticks (King's Head Theatre) and David Copperfield: The Musical! (National Tour).His screen credits include The Amateur, Creation Stories, Angel Has Fallen, Casino Royale, Moon Knight, Professor T, The Last Kingdom, Endeavour, Grantchester, Penny Dreadful, The Chelsea Detective, Midsomer Murders, New Tricks, EastEnders and Doctors. He has also performed in over 50 radio plays and was nominated for Best Actor at the BBC Radio Drama Awards.In this episode, Joseph discusses joining the 40th anniversary cast of The Phantom of the Opera, the full-circle experience of reuniting with Sierra Boggess and reflecting on Love Never Dies. He also talks about his journey as a writer, the publication of Miller Rose Roberts, and lots more!Miller Rose Roberts is out now and The Phantom of the Opera runs at His Majesty's Theatre.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hub Dialogues
How much slack is left in the global oil market?

Hub Dialogues

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 27:06


Giacomo Prandelli, the Switzerland-based founder of The Merchant's News, explains why Brent crude's return above $100 may be different this time, as the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve runs low, refineries run hard, and the Houthis threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another major Middle East shipping route. He also explores China's potential return to the oil market—and where Canadian crude fits into an increasingly strained global energy system amid our trade war with the U.S. The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor falice@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh Air
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 46:30


Despite record viewership and attendance, and amazing talent across the league, the WNBA has been caught up in the national conversation about the culture wars. Sportswriter Sabreena Merchant says, “everything in the WNBA seems to take on a political lens far beyond what is actually happening on the court.” Merchant spoke with Fresh Air guest interviewer Sam Fragoso (host of Talk Easy) about the expansion of the WNBA, the race and gender politics consuming the narrative, and the departure of commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Merchant writes for The Athletic, from the New York Times.Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews Practical Magic 2. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The Fantasy Football Dudes
Drake Maye Schedule Merchant? NFL Week 1 Picks 2026: Full Slate, Spreads & Bold Calls

The Fantasy Football Dudes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 70:10


We recap Wednesday nights game, is Drake Maye cooked? Then talk about the players we may have over drafted. After that, we go through every Sunday game, the lines, and all the locks. We wrap it up with some bold predictions.In this episode:Every Week 1 matchup and spreadBest bets and fadesBold predictionsFantasy notes on the biggest Sunday slatesDudes $50 Survivor https://contests.app.splashsports.com/team-survivor/contests/contest_01M1AEX2ZVZD0JBB7SY91X9V2X/detail/entrants?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailConnect with the Showhttps://x.com/TFFDudeshttps://www.instagram.com/tffdudes/Watch the Dudes on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JAx3YD3P-OJRiaqA7wSQwQuestions for the showtffdudes@gmail.comWatch the Dudes on Youtube athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JAx3YD3P-OJRiaqA7wSQwSponsorsTrophy Smackwww.trophysmack.com/dudesSleeperwww.sleeper.comDudes100 and they will match you $100 

Fresh Air
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 46:30


Despite record viewership and attendance, and amazing talent across the league, the WNBA has been caught up in the national conversation about the culture wars. Sportswriter Sabreena Merchant says, “everything in the WNBA seems to take on a political lens far beyond what is actually happening on the court.” Merchant spoke with Fresh Air guest interviewer Sam Fragoso (host of Talk Easy) about the expansion of the WNBA, the race and gender politics consuming the narrative, and the departure of commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Merchant writes for The Athletic, from the New York Times.Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews Practical Magic 2. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air ArchivesSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The Worst of All Possible Worlds
257 - Bangers of MASH 3: Uijeongbu Drift

The Worst of All Possible Worlds

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 31:11


THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads return to the 4077 for more adventures in poker games, party planning, and saying goodbye to everyone's favorite Charlie Brown: Walter “Radar” O'Reilly. Media Referenced in this Episode: MASH s6e1: “Fade Out, Fade In” s6e14: “The Merchant of Korea” s7e8: “They Call the Wind Korea” s7e25 “The Party” S8e4&5 Good-Bye Radar Parts 1&2 “Goodbye Radar” by Ken Levine. October 29th, 2006. Making M*A*S*H. Dir. Patterson Denny. 1981. “‘M*A*S*H' Stars Recall the Heart and Humor of David Ogden Stiers” by Marc Freeman. The Hollywood Reporter. March 5th, 2018. “RIP David Ogden Stiers” by Ken Levine. March 3rd, 2018. TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “A Third Brief Message from Alan Alda” // Written by A.J. Ditty // feat. Eleanor Philips as “Ellie” and A.J. Ditty as “Alan Alda”. Episode edited by Brian Alford. Interstitial edited by A.J. Ditty. Produced by Josh Boerman, A.J. Ditty, and Brian Alford. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Who's a good boy? The science behind 'dog voice.' Is it 'bated breath' or 'baited breath'?

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 11:15


1218. This week, we look at "dog-directed speech" — the high-pitched, sing-songy register people love to use with dogs — and what the research says about whether dogs actually like it. Then we look at why it's "bated breath" and not "baited breath," and how Shakespeare used the phrase in "The Merchant of Venice." Plus, we have a familect about "spicy water."The dog segment was by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. She writes I'll Go First, a newsletter where she shares her story, and then hands you a writing prompt and a metaphorical pen. Find her at igofirst.org.Save the date for Grammarpalooza — The Game Show: Thursday, September 24 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.A hearty thank-you to our Keepers of the Commas and one Immortal on Patreon. We appreciate your support!Larry RosenblumMahala RussellGeorge WilsonLaurel PaulLinda CoxBirna Anna BjörnsdóttirMarlen Ruiz

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
Do This Before Running ANY Paid Social Media Marketing

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 20:16


Before you spend money on paid social media marketing, make sure your creative is ready to convert.In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down the most important step to take before launching paid ads on Meta, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube: creative research and testing.You'll learn:✅ Why your ad creative can make or break a paid campaign✅ The key metrics to watch, including hook rate and hold rate✅ How to use SocialPeta for competitor ad research✅ How to find trending ad creatives and study winning campaigns✅ How to analyze competitors' ad spend across Meta, YouTube, and other channels✅ How to turn successful ad patterns into new creative ideasIf you're building an app or game and planning to scale with paid ads, this is a framework you can use to research, test, and improve your campaigns before wasting thousands on ads that never had a chance.Have a question about running paid social media campaigns? Leave it in the comments.Planning to scale your app or game globally?SocialPeta provides deep insights into global advertising trends, localized creatives, and competitive strategies, helping growth teams expand into new markets with confidence.Start your data-driven expansion at:https://socialpeta.com/en?utm_source=appmasters&utm_medium=partner-0825

Timcast IRL
Lindsay Clancy Debate: Guilty or Not Guilty, Lawyers REACT w/ Andrew Branca, Ashleigh Merchant, Richie McGinniss, Matt Miller

Timcast IRL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 134:16


On this episode Tim & Ian are joined by Andrew Branca, Ashleigh Merchant, Richie McGinniss, & Matt Miller to discuss The Lindsay Clancy trial resulting in a mistrial Defense Lawyers experience working with evil clients Questions about use of force & self defense Guests:  Andrew Branca @TheBrancaShow (X) Ashleigh Merchant @AshleighMerchan (X) Richie McGinniss @RichieMcGinniss (X) Matt Miller @mattmiller757 (X) Richie McGinniss is an independent journalist, filmmaker, and former chief video director at The Daily Caller, known for his on-the-ground coverage of the 2020 unrest in places including Kenosha, Portland, and Seattle's CHAZ/CHOP. Matt Miller is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist and political commentator who serves as editor-in-chief of PolitiBrawl and has previously worked with The Washington Examiner and The Daily Caller. Andrew Branca is an attorney and legal commentator who specializes in U.S. self-defense and use-of-force law. He is the author of The Law of Self Defense and has spent decades teaching and analyzing self-defense law, including as a former guest instructor at the FBI National Academy Ashleigh Merchant is a Georgia criminal defense attorney who gained national attention representing Trump co-defendant Michael Roman and leading the effort to disqualify Fulton County DA Fani Willis from the Georgia election case. She previously worked as a public defender and has handled numerous high-profile criminal cases.

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

What if your biggest growth opportunity isn't another ad campaign, but an entirely different distribution channel?In this live session, we're joined by Jason Mathew, Founder & CEO of LeadMeNot, a digital wellness platform helping people build healthier relationships with technology.Jason will share how LeadMeNot is expanding beyond traditional B2C app growth by selling licenses to universities, colleges, churches, therapists, and other organizations, turning institutional partnerships into a powerful acquisition and distribution channel.We'll discuss the journey of building LeadMeNot, the challenges of B2C growth, and how B2B sales and institutional purchases can help apps reach hundreds or even thousands of users through a single partnership.You will discover:✅ How to build a unique distribution channel for app growth✅ How institutional purchases can drive app adoption✅ How to approach B2B sales as a consumer app founder✅ Strategies for expanding an app beyond traditional paid acquisitionLearn More:Check out: https://www.leadmenot.org/ Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadmenotapp/

School of Movies
William Shakespeare on Film

School of Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 107:07


[School of Movies 2026] Possibly the greatest playwright the world will ever see, creator of countless clever words and idioms, '"Heart of gold", "Wild goose chase", "Good riddance!" all gifts to the English language. He was also a man whose private life was shrouded in mystery, and for the average person our familiarity with him begins and ends in the one or two plays we are forced to study at school, along with The Lion King and an awareness of crackpot theories surrounding all of these plays being written by someone else (suspects include another playwright with a completely different and humourless style, a tyrannical lord who kicked a pregnant lady in the stomach and a man who died ten years before Billy Shakes stopped producing plays, so it was good of him to leave such a ready supply). Here for you folks now, kicking off Shakestember, we discuss with Willow, a dozen film adaptations, many of which you will definitely want to seek out. Romeo + Juliet (1996) Much Ado About Nothing (1993) Hamlet (1996) The Tempest (2010) The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) Othello (1995) The Merchant of Venice (2004) A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999) Richard III (1995) Twelfth Night (1996) King Lear (2008) Titus (1999) This week's After School Club: The Dark Tower (Part I) Next week: Romeo + Juliet

Merchant Sales Podcast
Why Merchant Sales Needs a New Business Model

Merchant Sales Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 41:58


Why is merchant sales so difficult—and could giving software away actually make it easier and more profitable? In this episode, James Shepard breaks down why traditional merchant sales has become a numbers game, why disruptive products create a much easier path to the sale, and how free software can lower customer acquisition costs while increasing payment processing revenue. He also explores how AI is changing software development, the potential “SaaS apocalypse,” and why agents, ISOs, and software companies need to rethink their business models before disruption catches up with them. Using CCStorage and Stackably as examples, James explains how building an ecosystem around payments and other services can create more value than relying on SaaS fees alone. Then, in Patti Murphy's Today in Payments segment, James and Patti discuss Florida's lawsuit against online sweepstakes casinos and the payment companies supporting them, highlighting the growing compliance risks for high-risk merchants. They also cover Alabama's new law exempting sales tax from credit card surcharges, Australia's upcoming surcharge ban and interchange reductions, and Fiserv's MoneyPass joint venture and continued international expansion of Clover.

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame
S11 Ep40: Sara Poyzer, Donna in Mamma Mia!

In The Frame: Theatre Interviews from West End Frame

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 49:18


Sara Poyzer is starring as Donna in the West End production of Mamma Mia!. She has played the role on-and-off for fifteen years, both in London and on tour across the UK and internationally. Mamma Mia! celebrated its 27th birthday in April and is the third longest-running West End musical of all time.Sara starred as Beverley Bass in the first UK & Ireland tour of Come From Away, and has recently appeared on screen as Fiona Morley in Coronation Street. Her theatre credits also include: Assassins (Watermill Theatre), Rutherford & Son (The Other Palace), Othello (Trafalgar Studios), Billy Elliot The Musical (Victoria Palace), Forever Young and All Quiet on the Western Front (Nottingham Playhouse), Abigail's Party (Theatre Royal, York), Satin in Satin ‘n' Steel (Nottingham Playhouse & UK Tour), Up n Under (Hull Truck), The House of Bernada Alba (Yvonne Arnaud) as well as The School for Scandal, The Merchant of Venice, Antigone and Poetry or Bust (Northern Broadsides). On screen, Sara has appeared in Casualty, EastEnders, Doctors, Cast Offs, Paradise Reclaimed, Heartbeat, Dangerfield, Playing the Field, Peak Practice and ODDinary People.Recorded backstage in Sara's dressing room, in this episode Sara discusses her journey with Mamma Mia!, and how her relationship with Donna has developed over the past fifteen years. She also reflects on her path into theatre and talks all-things Come From Away... plus more!Mamma Mia! runs at the Novello Theatre. Visit www.mamma-mia.com for info and tickets. This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AIN'T THAT SWELL
Blitzed: Fiji Send Merchant Spesh! O'Learyzy Brah, Kauli Vaast and Bella Nichols Detonate Pacific as Cloudbreak Roars! Starring Kauli Vaast, Yoyo Hopkins and BOSS HOG.

AIN'T THAT SWELL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 64:45


Stone & Wood Presents… Blitzed: Pure. Tour. Nerdism. The penultimate day of competition at the Fiji Pro saw a total Nuke Peach Pacific Armageddon with 10 point rides, laceration carnage and send merchants deluxe. Boss Hog and Deadly break down the days action before Deadly sits down with Tahitian Lord of the Cone and Olympic Gold Medalist Kauli Vaast and Portuguese Send Kween Yolanda Hopkins. Hmaaaaad!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
Best ASO Tools: Which One Has the Most Accurate Data?

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 9:45


Try AstroASO:https://tryastro.app?aff=nWj08Which ASO tool actually has the most accurate keyword data?In this video, Steve P. Young compares Mobile Action, AppTweak, App Radar, and Astro using real data from a newly launched app to assess their keyword popularity, difficulty, and ranking scores.You'll also see the exact ASO workflow we use at App Masters, from finding keywords with ASO Mobile, validating traffic and competition, choosing keywords for your title and subtitle, and ultimately targeting the keywords most likely to drive downloads and revenue.You'll discover:✅ Which ASO tool has the most accurate data✅ How Mobile Action, AppTweak, App Radar, and Astro compare✅ How to identify low-competition keywords✅ How to choose keywords for your App Store title and subtitle✅ Why ranking #1 matters for downloads and sales✅ The ASO workflow App Masters uses for its own appsIf you're serious about App Store Optimization (ASO) and growing your app organically, this video will help you choose the right tools and build a more data-driven keyword strategy.Join the App Founders Community:https://appfounders.co/

The Paid Search Podcast | A Weekly Podcast About Google Ads and Online Marketing

Guest host Joey Bidner discusses the huge changes in the Google Ads Merchant Center that have recently been released. If you are an e-commerce advertiser looking to get more out of your shopping and Performance Max campaigns this is an important announcement that you need to hear!Try Opteo for free for 28 days - https://opteo.com/pspJoey Bidner - https://joeybidner.com/ Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.comSubmit a Question - https://www.paidsearchpodcast.com

Govcon Giants Podcast
Former Banker: Banks Are Not the Cheapest Way to Fund a Government Contract | Craig Cohen

Govcon Giants Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 10:11


Government contractors who submit invoices to federal agencies can receive up to 90% of that invoice amount the same day through receivables-based funding, at a fee of 2 to 4% of the invoice, without a bank application or a two-to-three-year business history requirement. Craig Cohen, a former commercial banker with 10 years in traditional lending and now a funding specialist at Encore Funding, breaks down how bank fees including application, documentation, ACH, lockbox, monitoring, and unused-line charges routinely make bank rates more expensive than alternative funding, and how a new contractor can access between $50,000 and $500,000 in working capital with a 10 to 15 minute application. What you'll learn in this episode: Why a bank's advertised prime-plus rate is not the true cost once documentation, ACH, lockbox, and monitoring fees are added in How receivables-based funding works: submit an invoice to the government, get up to 90% wired the same day, pay 2 to 4% of the invoice when the government pays in 30 to 60 days Why banks reject businesses under two to three years old and what startup-friendly funding actually requires instead What makes merchant cash advances (MCAs) dangerous: interest rates of 50 to 100% and aggressive repayment schedules that often require a second loan to cover the first How to fill out the Encore application in 10 to 15 minutes using information you already have Chapters: 0:00 - Why the bank rate is not the real cost 1:45 - Merchant cash advances: what to know before you borrow 3:30 - Bank approval vs Encore approval: the time difference 4:45 - Why banks reject newer government contracting businesses 6:00 - How the invoice advance and repayment flow works 8:10 - Calculating fees: what 2 to 4% actually means per invoice   Mindy gives you the federal opportunities, agency signals, recompete intel, and pursuit briefs that tell you not just what contracts exist, but which ones to chase and how to win them. Sign up for free Daily Alerts and get opportunities delivered to your inbox before the day starts.

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale
08/30/2026 Shaped by The Word (4) Bearing Fruit, Rev. Nicholas B. Merchant

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 26:02


merchant bearing fruit shaped by the word
Success Profiles Radio
Benjamin Olivares Discusses Succeeding In Luxury Rental Sales and Assisting Clients To Improve Profitability Through His Company, Elite Merchant Solutions

Success Profiles Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 54:41


Benjamin Olivares was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. His background in is luxury retail sales where trust, consistency, and client experience are essential. He currently leads Elite Merchant Solutions, helping businesses reduce processing costs and protect margins through compliant cash discount programs. We talked about what jiu-jitsu has taught him about business, his work in luxury retail sales, the differences he has seen working with high-income clients versus the masses, and what high-end clients expect. In addition, we discussed giving clients a memorable experience, how high achievers make decisions quickly, how elite salespeople operate at their peak, and how to navigate through difficult situations. Finally, we talked about what makes Elite Merchant Solutions different from other payment processing providers, how to know when it's time to get a payment processing solution, building trust, and the value of being bilingual in business.

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
This Dev Made $5K MRR Look Easy (Copy This ASO-First Strategy)

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 80:54


What if the best app idea isn't in your head, but hidden in the App Store?In this livestream, we're joined by Mohamed Khaled Selim, an Egyptian indie app developer and former professional football player who transitioned from sports to software development.After building 10 unsuccessful apps, Mohamed discovered a different approach: start with the keyword, not the app idea.He'll share how this keyword-first strategy helped him build a $5K MRR app, including how to identify underserved opportunities outside the US market and turn those gaps into profitable app ideas.We'll also explore why non-US markets can be overlooked opportunities for indie developers, the advantages and challenges of targeting them, and how to validate an idea before investing months into development.You will discover:✅ Why 10 failed apps led to a completely different approach✅ How the keyword-first strategy works✅ How to find app opportunities in non-US markets✅ How to identify gaps in underserved markets✅ How to validate an app idea before building itLearn More:Connect at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mo-kh-selim/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mokhselim/

The Antifada
LIVE in Chicago! w/ Jamie Merchant

The Antifada

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 22:56


Audio from our LIVE SHOW in Chicago at the first national ILC Convention!For the full episode, including our panel with Jamie Merchant and 3 delegates from ILC locals, support us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/c/thiswreckageSong: Chicago - Saturday in the Park

AI Tool Report Live
Inside Shopify's Plan for Agentic Commerce and AI Shoppers | Andrew McNamara, VP of Applied ML, Shopify

AI Tool Report Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 45:15


In this episode, Andrew McNamara, VP of Applied ML at Shopify, returns to unpack how much has changed in agentic commerce since his last episode. Andrew and Liam dig into why agents are becoming "the new front door to commerce," why orders coming to Shopify stores from AI are up 13x, and what's actually happening inside Shopify's personalized shopping agent in the Shop app. They also get into the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) and why AI commerce is growing 9x faster than social commerce did at the same stage, how Sidekick's architecture and app extensions work, and SimGym, Shopify's system for training AI shoppers to A/B test store changes before they ever reach a real customer. Key Topics Covered How shopping is shifting from stores and desktops toward agents as "the new front door to commerce" Why orders coming to Shopify stores from AI are up 13x, and why catalog-powered AI search converts twice as well as general AI search Inside Shop app's personalized shopping agent, and how it learns different shopping personas (like shopping for a pet versus a child) Why customers are shifting from keyword searches to natural language queries, and the higher conversion rates that come with it Why Shopify keeps shopping data personalized to the individual user rather than training it into a larger internal model What the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) is, and why AI commerce is growing 9x faster than social commerce and 3x faster than mobile did at the same stage The story of Shopify's CEO giving his own Hermes agent a budget so it can send him gifts in the mail Sidekick's app extensions, and how partners like Klaviyo and Loop plugged in at launch Campaign Autopilot's "auto research loop," and its parallels to reinforcement learning SimGym, and how Shopify trains AI shoppers to A/B test store changes before running them on real customers Why Sidekick runs on Anthropic's Sonnet model hosted on Google Cloud, and why that choice is model agnostic Andrew's own habit of shopping by taking pictures throughout the week and searching by image through UCP-connected agents Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and welcome 00:29 - What's changed in AI and shopping since their last conversation 01:47 - Agents becoming "the new front door to commerce" 04:16 - Inside Shop app's personalized shopping agent 07:32 - Why data stays personalized to each shopper instead of training a larger model 11:53 - What the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) is, and orders from AI up 13x 14:58 - Merchant tooling for tracking AI-driven traffic and conversions 15:55 - The story of Tobi's Hermes agent sending him gifts in the mail 20:48 - Andrew's own habit of shopping by taking pictures and searching by image 26:59 - Sidekick's app extensions and partner integrations 33:02 - Inside Sidekick's architecture: the Sonnet model and knowledge base 35:18 - Campaign Autopilot's auto research loop 38:58 - SimGym: training AI shoppers to test store changes 42:23 - What's next for Shopify's agentic commerce features 44:17 - Where to find Andrew Andrew's Socials: Twitter (X) - https://x.com/DrewCH LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmcnamara1/ Partner Links Upgrade your AI toolkit: https://www.theaireport.ai/ai-executive-pass Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://newsletter.theaireport.ai/subscribe Join the community: https://community.theaireport.ai/checkout/the-ai-report-welcome-gift?coupon_code=WRTH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
The UGC Marketing Playbook Behind 300M+ Monthly Views

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 16:58


Join the App Founders Community:https://appfounders.co/Nicole Cheung's apps are pulling 300-400 MILLION monthly social views, and her UGC Marketing system is a huge reason why.In this video, she opens up the entire UGC Marketing Playbook: what she pays, how she finds creators, and how she gets brand-new accounts to actually go viral.You'll discover:✅ Her exact base rate + CPM bonus structure ($10-30/post + tiered bonuses)✅ Where to actually find UGC creators (beyond just posting on UGC platforms)✅ Why she has creators start on BRAND NEW accounts, not their existing ones✅ The "warm-up" strategy that trains the algorithm in 3 days✅ Why you should follow micro accounts, not macro accounts (her Messi example)

Free Man Beyond the Wall
The Complicated World of Lebanese Politics and Culture w/ Hunger the Dye Merchant

Free Man Beyond the Wall

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 71:47 Transcription Available


74 MinutesPG-13 The parents of Hunger the Dye Merchant left Lebanon and immigrated to the US. He frequently travels to Lebanon.Pete and Hunger discussed the various political and religious ideologies at work in Lebanon. He also discusses the tensions that have existed between Israel and Hezbollah for the past 60 years. This was episode 1126.Hunger on Twitter The Delaware Crossing SocietyThe Chatham House Version RecordingsPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young

Link to the Notion doc:https://app.notion.com/p/superwall/App-Masters-Podcast-3c39c6f344178086becce9df17c27979 The subscription app landscape is evolving faster than ever.In this episode, Nick Godwin, Product & Customer Growth at Superwall, shares what the highest-performing subscription apps are doing differently in 2026. From winning paywalls and onboarding flows to AI agents, experimentation, and monetization, you'll learn the strategies helping apps grow faster and generate more subscription revenue.He'll also share how AI is changing the way apps are built, personalized, and optimized, why experimentation has become a competitive advantage, and the biggest lessons Nick has learned working with thousands of subscription apps.If you're building or growing a subscription app, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply today.You will discover:✅ How the best subscription apps approach paywalls in 2026.✅ Winning onboarding and monetization strategies.✅ Why experimentation is the key to sustainable growth.✅ How AI agents will reshape subscription apps.✅ The biggest trends every app founder should know.Learn More:Superwall: https://superwall.com Superwall YouTube: https://youtube.com/@SuperwallHQ Superwall Events: https://luma.com/superwallHQ

The Megyn Kelly Show
Harry and Meghan FLEE America, with Maureen Callahan, and Bombshell New Karmelo Anthony Texts, with Aronberg, Merchant, and Aidala | Ep. 1383

The Megyn Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 135:59


Megyn Kelly is joined by Maureen Callahan, host of "the Nerve," to discuss Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plans to return to the UK, why they're leaving America after failing to become big celebrities, speculation about marital problems, Meghan's desire for royal status, why Harry's sudden change of heart about the UK is so striking given his past comments about never bringing his family back to Britain, Harry and Meghan's attempt to blame Trump for their exit from the U.S., the truth being exposed about the grifters as they flee America, what the return to the UK could mean for the royal family, why Prince William reportedly doesn't want this to happen, Meghan's obsession with celebrity and royalty, and more. Then Arthur Aidala, host of “The Arthur Aidala Power Hour,” and Dave Aronberg and Ashleigh Merchant, co-hosts of "The MK True Crime Show," join to discuss newly-revealed texts and threats in the Karmelo Anthony case, claims he broke up with his girlfriend on the morning of the fatal stabbing, why the new evidence could explain the defense's decision not to Karmelo him testify, whether people might be charged in Hayden Panettiere's death, why it's noteworthy for the DEA to be looking into the case, the ex-boyfriend and Panettiere's potential drug use, Hayden Panettiere's mother's cold-hearted statement about her daughter following the release of her memoir, her detached comments after her daughter's death, the dueling prosecution and defense arguments over Lindsay Clancy's mental state, the standard it will take for a "postpartum psychosis" ruling, whether she should ultimately be sentenced to prison or a mental health institution, and more.   Subscribe to Maureen's show The Nerve: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerve-with-maureen-callahan/id1808684702 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kR07GQGQAJaMNtLc9Cg2o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenerveshow?sub_confirmation=1 Substack: https://thenerveshow.com/   Subscribe to MK True Crime to find ALL the shows: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mk-true-crime/id1829831499 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4o80I2RSC2NvY51TIaKkJW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime?sub_confirmation=1   Aidala- https://am970theanswer.com/radioshow/the-arthur-aidala-power-hour Aronberg- https://substack.com/@davearonberg Merchant- https://x.com/AshleighMerchan   SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off any new system! Relief Factor: Reclaim your mobility and celebrate your freedom from aches this year by grabbing your $17.76 3-week QuickStart at https://ReliefFactor.com or by calling 800-4-RELIEF. Ethos: Protect your family's future with fast, online life insurance from Ethos—get a free quote in minutes at https://Ethos.com/MK Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Megyn Kelly Show
Kohberger Claims He's INNOCENT, and Harry and Meghan's Royal Thirst, with Howard Blum, Mark Geragos, Ashleigh Merchant, and Dan Wootton | Ep. 1369

The Megyn Kelly Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 102:48


Megyn Kelly is joined by Howard Blum, author of "When The Night Comes Falling," Mark Geragos, host of "In The Well," and Ashleigh Merchant, host of "The MK True Crime Show," to discuss Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea and seek a new trial, his claims that he was pressured into pleading guilty and is actually innocent, questions about whether Kohberger had an accomplice, the issue of unknown male DNA found at the scene, whether Kohberger's attempt to get a new trial has a chance of working, whether the fact that the victim's families weren't happy with the plea deal will help his chances, whether prosecutors should have demanded Kohberger give a full account of what he did as part of the plea deal, Kohberger's ineffective assistance of counsel claim could work, why Kohberger's life in prison is likely behind his attempt to get back in the spotlight now, and more. Then Dan Wootton, host of "Dan Wootton Outspoken," joins to discuss recent Islamic terror attacks in Europe, UK leaders and the media for avoiding the truth about these attacks, the significance of King Charles' longtime top aide resigning, why it will pave the way for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the royal fold, why Harry and Meghan want to abandon their attempt at fame in America and come back to the UK, Meghan Markle's awkward appearance on MasterChef Australia, Meghan and Harry exploiting Princess Diana's legacy to rehabilitate their public image, and more.   Subscribe to MK True Crime to find ALL the shows: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mk-true-crime/id1829831499 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4o80I2RSC2NvY51TIaKkJW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MKTrueCrime?sub_confirmation=1   Wootton- www.danwoottonoutspoken.com Blum- https://www.harpercollins.com/products/when-the-night-comes-falling-howard-blum Geragos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLIPm6JAyEJ_dXRy9Md3YVyz_u_SWuVbXC Merchant- https://x.com/AshleighMerchan   Relief Factor: Reclaim your mobility and celebrate your freedom from aches this year by grabbing your $17.76 3-week QuickStart at https://ReliefFactor.com or by calling 800-4-RELIEF. The Wellness Company: Don't let a sudden illness derail your summer—secure your peace of mind and save $45 on a Medical Emergency Kit today by visiting https://UrgentCareKit.com/MK and using promo code MK. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Supersure Insurance: Upgrade your business insurance to a year-round SuperAgency at https://Supersure.com/Megyn     Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKelly Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShow Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at:https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.