Podcasts about Merchant

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started.  1. No GST on UPI, Says Government The Finance Ministry has shut down rumors of a potential 18% GST on UPI payments over ₹2,000, calling the reports “false and misleading.” It clarified that GST applies only where fees like MDR are involved—which were eliminated in 2020 for UPI Person-to-Merchant transactions. Instead, the government is doubling down on UPI promotion, spending ₹3,631 crore in FY24 alone. With UPI transactions soaring to ₹260.56 lakh crore, India now handles 49% of global real-time digital payments. Bottom line: UPI stays tax-free. 2. MTNL Defaults on ₹8,346 Crore MTNL has defaulted on massive loans from seven public sector banks, including SBI and PNB, pushing its total debt to ₹33,568 crore. The defaults occurred between August 2024 and February 2025. Despite the financial mess, MTNL stock has delivered 500% returns in five years—though it's down 15% year-to-date. Investors remain optimistic, but the company's debt pile raises serious questions about its future. 3. China Extends Olive Branch to India Amid $99 Billion Trade Gap China's trade deficit with India hit a record $99.2 billion, prompting Beijing to seek economic cooperation. Ambassador Xu Feihong said China is ready to open its market to premium Indian exports but expects equal treatment for Chinese firms in return. Meanwhile, India has activated an Import Monitoring Committee to track any potential dumping of Chinese goods amid U.S. tariffs. The stakes: whether this becomes a turning point in bilateral trade—or another round of economic tug-of-war. 4. Auto Part Makers Burn Cash in EV Gamble Once solid in the engine parts business, companies like Greaves Cotton, Tube Investments, and Pinnacle Industries jumped into EV manufacturing to stay relevant. The result? A collective ₹1,600 crore in losses. Greaves' scooter sales halved in FY24, Pinnacle's EKA Mobility bled cash despite a solid order book, and Tube's EV arm remains unprofitable. Analysts say legacy players like Bajaj and TVS now dominate, with better brands, service networks, and distribution. The EV dream for these suppliers? A harsh reality check. 5. Sebi Pushes for More MF Exposure to REITs, InvITs Sebi wants mutual funds to increase exposure to REITs and InvITs, proposing to double the investment cap to 20% of NAV and 10% per issuer. The move aims to boost real estate and infra sectors, but experts warn of risks around taxation, classification, and compliance. Since these instruments blend features of equity and debt, overshooting limits could mess with a fund's identity and investor expectations. A bold push—but AMCs will need better risk disclosures and investor education to make it work.

For over a millennium, the Chinese Merchant has been the most revered and feared force in the Far East. They are revered for their wide array of trade goods and products, but feared as agents of control and subjection. Throughout Southeast Asia, China exerted its political control over countries like Korea and Vietnam by first using humble Merchants to infiltrate each society.

For over a millennium, the Chinese Merchant has been the most revered and feared force in the Far East. They are revered for their wide array of trade goods and products, but feared as agents of control and subjection. Throughout Southeast Asia, China exerted its political control over countries like Korea and Vietnam by first using humble Merchants to infiltrate each society.

For over a millennium, the Chinese Merchant has been the most revered and feared force in the Far East. They are revered for their wide array of trade goods and products, but feared as agents of control and subjection. Throughout Southeast Asia, China exerted its political control over countries like Korea and Vietnam by first using humble Merchants to infiltrate each society.

For over a millennium, the Chinese Merchant has been the most revered and feared force in the Far East. They are revered for their wide array of trade goods and products, but feared as agents of control and subjection. Throughout Southeast Asia, China exerted its political control over countries like Korea and Vietnam by first using humble Merchants to infiltrate each society.

Lucentio and Bianca hurry to meet the priest Biondello bribed to perform the marriage. Gremio greets Petruchio, Katherine, Grumio and the real Vincentio at Lucentio's house, where they are met by the Merchant, who insists that he's Lucentio's father. Vincentio challenges him and chaos ensues as Tranio tries desperately to keep up the ruse. The newlyweds finally arrive and seeing no way out, they confess their gambit and beg forgiveness from their fathers. Once all is sorted out, Katherine confronts her father and forces him to reckon with his poor treatment of her. Later, the three newlywed couples (Katherine and Petruchio, Lucentio and Bianca, and Hortension and “The Widow”) celebrate their unions. Bianca and Lucentio are already off to a rocky start as they squabble over how much she's allowed to eat. Hortensio realizes he may not live long as the widow's fourth husband. Only Petruchio and Katherine seem to be partners in marriage, and when put to the test, Katherine finds new words to describe the meaning of true love. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “SHREW!”, was written by AMY FREED and directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINE MINOLA and THE WOMAN WRITER      ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA MINOLA           MARTIN KILDARE                        as        BAPTISTA MINOLA BRETT RYBACK                         as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                           as        TRANIO                MIKE McSHANE                           as        GREMIO              J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and THE MERCHANT    DANNY SCHEIE                            as        GRUMIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and DORCAS STEPHEN  CAFFREY                 as        VINCENTIO, THE PRIEST, AND A SERVANT TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        THE WIDOW and MISTRESS SLAPBOTTOM   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT.   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND.   The Play On Podcast Series “SHREW!” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTER PODCASTS.COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare.   Subscribe to Play On Premium for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to Play On Podcasts dot com for our Bonus Content, where you'll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life.  And remember: “Better now than never, and never too late!”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 164Fate, as in Romeo and Juliet, plays a large part in ‘The Merchant of Venice', as do deep seated grudges, but these are more societal than familial. We are still in Italy, but no longer in close knit Verona, but mercantile and outward looking Venice. As Shakespeare wrote this play London was becoming orientated around increasing global trade and English trading ships were regularly making their way to Venice as a major trading hub, so perhaps it is no surprise that Venice, with its eyes on commerce and profit, was a suitably exotic setting for this tale of greed, love and a clash of cultures. The dating of the playThe printed history of the playThe sources of the play including earlier theatrical ‘Jew' playsA brief outline of the plotThe different views of the character of Shylock – stereotype or sympatheticThe Jewish experience in Elizabethan LondonThe comic elements of the playThe character of AntonioPortia's role in the playPortia's ‘mercy' speechThe performance history of the play Support the podcast at:www.thehistoryofeuropeantheatre.comwww.patreon.com/thoetpwww.ko-fi.com/thoetp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very busy actress, Laila Robins, was recently seen in Ryan Murphy's anthology series, American Horror Stories. She also has a recurring role as Colonel Grace Mallory on the hugely popular Amazon series, The Boys.  Laila starred opposite Amanda Seyfried in the Apple+ limited series, The Crowded Room and opposite Joshua Jackson and Alec Baldwin in the Hulu limited series, Dr. Death.  She also recurred memorably as Katarina Rostova on the hit NBC series The Blacklist, and she had a major arc playing Pamela Milton on the final season of AMC's The Walking Dead.  Among, Laila's many film appearances are: Eye in the Sky, Side Effects, Blumenthal, Concussion, The Good Shepherd, An Innocent Man, Welcome Home Roxy Carmichael, True Crime, and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.  You may have also seen her in such TV series as: The Handmaid's Tale, Homeland, Deception, 30 Rock, So Help Me Todd, Bull, Person of Interest, Blue Bloods, Damages, In Treatment, The Sopranos, Law and Order, and the series lead in Gabriel's Fire opposite the late, legendary James Earl Jones. Laila's work on Broadway includes Heartbreak House, the Tony-nominated play Frozen, and The Real Thing, as well as Off-Broadway in: the quartet of Richard Nelson's Apple Family plays. She's also appeared around the U.S. in numerous stage performances in shows such as: The Lady from Dubuque, Antony and Cleopatra, A Midsummer's Night's Dream, Sore Throats, Tiny Alice, Mrs. Klein, The Merchant of Venice, and many productions at The Guthrie in her hometown of St. Paul/Minneapolis, including Hedda Gabler and The Lion in Winter.   Over the years, I've enjoyed quite a few of Laila's on-screen performances in shows of which I'm a big fan, including everything she did in The Walking Dead, Homeland, The Blacklist and The Boys. Laila never hits a false note even when the stories in which she's acting brilliantly defy reality.Of note: Laila also happens to be married to a favorite StoryBeat guest, and someone to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude, the phenomenal actor and singer, Robert Cuccioli, who originated the roles of Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde in the musical I created with Frank Wildhorn, Jekyll & Hyde.

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: - Attribution Modelle - Basket Freeze - Cashback Affiliate - Conversion Tracking - Cookie Tracking - Last-Click Attribution - Funnel Marketing - Payback Cashback - Post-View Dropping - Tracking Weiche

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Send us a textFear of failure can be paralyzing, but what if you could reframe it as fuel for success?In this episode, we dive deep into transforming fear into power with our special guest, Anusha Merchant—a transformational coach who helps individuals break free from self-doubt and step into their most magnetic, confident selves. Anusha specializes in rewiring limiting beliefs, embracing authentic power, and showing up boldly in both personal and professional life.

Grapes: the final frontier. These are the recordings of The Maker & The Merchant. Their continuing mission: to explore strange new wines; to seek out new puns and new levels of humour; to boldly go where no pod has gone before! That's right. Ferg hasn't just attended the Next Gen Fruit Conference, he IS the Next Gen fruit conference. Wearing his finest starfleet dress uniform, Ferg gave a talk on growing grapes in the UK to some of the finest agricultural minds in the industry. But just what is The Next Gen Fruit Group? What is its Prime Directive, and can they redirect all power to forward shields? Joking aside we learn from Ferg about the differences in knowledge, understanding, and potentially foresight between UK fruit growers and grape growers. What are his key takeaways? Where can grape growers learn from those who grow top fruit and soft fruit (and, err, what is the difference between those two things?)   As well as this we take a quick look at the large news of Majestic purchasing Enotria & Coe and what this may or may not mean for the trade and the UK wine consumer. There's also something about Ferg causing trouble in the middle east.   TM&TM: A Critical Mass Of Talent available to beam down to the planet's surface from stardate 030425.

Wes and Scott talk about the ins and outs of accepting payments online—from choosing processors like Stripe and PayPal to handling fraud, taxes, custom checkouts, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:34 Payment processors Stripe PayPal Square Authorize.net 09:29 Checkouts 18:22 The checkout flow 23:10 Methods of accepting money 25:30 Brought to you by Sentry.io 28:34 Merchant of Record Lemon Squeezy Gumroad Paddle Beacons 32:51 Handling fraud, disputes, and refunds 41:25 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: Parcel Wes: Parcels App Shameless Plugs Syntax YouTube Channel Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

In this episode of WN Movie Talk Podcast, I discuss Cemetery Junction (2010), a criminally underrated coming-of-age film written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Best known for their work on The Office and Extras, Gervais and Merchant took a bold step into feature filmmaking with this poignant yet often hilarious comedy-drama, set against the backdrop of 1970s working-class Britain.I break down the film's exceptional ensemble cast, featuring Christian Cooke, Felicity Jones, Jack Doolan, Tom Hughes, Ralph Fiennes, Emily Watson, and Matthew Goode. With a mix of rising stars and established actors, the film boasts powerhouse performances that bring depth to its themes of youthful ambition, societal expectations, and the struggle to escape small-town life.Beyond the cast, I explore how Cemetery Junction meticulously recreates the look and feel of 1970s Britain—from its soundtrack of era-defining rock classics to its depiction of blue-collar life, rigid class divisions, and changing social attitudes. This isn't just a nostalgic trip down memory lane; it's a film that balances humour and heartbreak in a way that deserves far more recognition than it received upon release.And of course, I reflect on Ricky Gervais' career trajectory—how did Cemetery Junction fit within his body of work? Was it a departure from his usual comedic style, and why did it struggle to find an audience? We also discuss his later projects, from Derek and After Life to his forays into Hollywood filmmaking.If you love hidden gems, British cinema, and coming-of-age films, this episode is a must-listen!

Our Heroes stop for Lunch. They strategize with Azeal on how best to get to the Hags. They need items to imbue with a spell and call their favorite salesman on call. **Find us at:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomesofthechaosbard/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078849449250614   Our Email: chaosbardpod@gmail.com   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/8NZZ5vyDUX   Merch & Patron Program: https://ko-fi.com/tomesofthechaosbard   Our Website: https://tomesofthechaosbard.wixsite.com/podcast   X: @ChaosBardPod D.A. Nichols Original Composition: Roscoe's Theme **Shields of Power: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/266946 **Coltrin Compositions: https://linktr.ee/coltrincompositions  **Realmwalker D&D Soundscapes: Forest Campfire. You can follow his work on X or even better subscribe to his YouTube Channel & use his soundscapes for your very own RPG!! **Our Sound Fx and additional audio were created by many folks at www.freesound.org, Monument Studios, and Tabletop Audio https://freesound.org/people/slappy13/sounds/151779/ https://freesound.org/people/BockelSound/sounds/489495/  ***

The third and final episode that we recorded at MPE Berlin 2025, Europe's largest merchant payments conference. We produced the show in partnership with Ecommpay, a global acquirer, payment gateway and orchestrator that offers fully customisable payments solutions to its clients. Our guests for this episode were: 1/ Fabian Mansfeld, Chief Acceptance Strategy Officer, European Payment Initiative 2/ Sandra Mianda, Founder, Paypr.work 3/ Antony Jordan, Head of Payments and KYC, ODDSET Sportwetten GmbH 4/ Galit Shani-Michel, VP Payments, Forter 5/ Kestas Saulis, Head of Payments, Nord Security 6/ Aadit Gandhi, Vice President, Apis Partners 7/ Aravinda Korala, CEO, KAL 8/ Arda Cagaptay, Consultant - Merchant Wallets 2.0

You can't take risks when it comes to choosing a hardware wallet for your crypto storage. You need to go with a proven product - and Ledger's Nano X has proven its quality. Order yours from The Crypto Merchant. Go to https://www.thecryptomerchant.com/collections/ledger The Crypto Merchant City: Daytona Beach Address: 609 South Ridgewood Avenue Website: https://www.thecryptomerchant.com/

In this week's episode, James interviews Josh Elkes, CEO at Harbour, an innovative eSign and ClickWrap provider that is already an approved vendor with Esquire bank, providing ISOs with streamlined contract management and approval. Stick around for sales tips from Rich Norton.

“Payments Performance Optimization” is a pretty broad term, and it might mean different things to different people.  In a series of Payments on Fire episodes this year, Glenbrook's Drew Edmond will be talking to guests who are approaching payments optimization from a variety of different angles, with a focus on primarily online, card not present merchants.  At the end of the day, a merchant wants the maximum number of good transactions to be authorized successfully. It sounds so simple. But is anything in payments really simple? In this episode, Oban MacTavish, CEO and Co-founder of Spade, joins Drew to explore this issue by focusing on merchant data, and how issuers make decisions about card transactions.  

In this installment of the More with McGlinchey Podcast, Members Susan Desmond and Marcelle Mouledoux discuss the Safer Seas Act requirements for the maritime industry and review the legal obligations that Merchant Marines have regarding sexual harassment claims.

The second of our episodes recorded at MPE Berlin 2025, Europe's largest merchant payments conference. We produced the show in partnership with Ecommpay, a global acquirer, payment gateway and orchestrator that offers fully customisable payments solutions to its clients. Our guests for this episode were: 1/ Stefan Weyl, Senior Payment Manager, TeamViewer Germany GmbH 2/ Ana Reiley, Head of Acceptance Solutions - Europe Value Added Services, Visa 3/ Bas van Donselaar, Co-Head of PaymentGenes Consultancy, PaymentGenes 4/ Anne-Marie Dentz, Vice President Merchants, Mastercard 5/ Jüri Laur, Director of Product, Bolt 6/ Pragya Jauhari, Senior Product Manager, Booking.com 7/ Simas Simanauskas, Chief Business Officer, ConnectPay

Who doesn’t love a fresh take on a classic story? The Merchant & The Alchemists Gate, from Ted Chiang’s 2019 collection of short stories “Exhalation” is one of our favorite time travel stories. Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rk Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Patrick and Ryan in episode 42 of Trick Talkers - a podcast all about trick-takers, climbers, shedders and other card games! In this episode, they discuss the games and activities they encountered during Airecon and MALT Con.Contact us:Discord - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠discord.gg/DBJzczy5km⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email - ⁠tricktalkers@gmail.com⁠Linktree - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tricktalkers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.polliadesign.com/⁠Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tricktalkers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Games/Topics discussed during the episode:(02:00) - Airecon(02:56) - Frank's Zoo and Inside Job (07:51) - Onstage(10:17) - The Grizzled(14:38) - Forest Shuffle(15:00) - The Kakapo(17:35) - Roborally, Happy Salmon, Micro Macro (All In), Masquerade, Sub Terra, Junk Art(32:50) - MALT Con (34:12) - Texas Showdown(40:26) - Livemix(46:00) - Skull Queen(54:10) - Werewolves bEat Robbers' Horror(56:52) - Trick Runaway(01:01:28) - Watch Out! That's A Dracula!(01:06:17) - Conic(01:12:23) - Shut The Books(01:15:06) - Power Tricks(01:20:44) - Zoom Zoom Vroom(01:22:55) - Trick-Taking in Black and White, Hidden Numbers(01:26:11) - Agency (Let Me Off)(01:31:56) - Bid Coin(01:38:55) - Thank You, Santa(01:46:00) - 13 Animals(01:49:25) - Dog Tag Trick(01:50:55) - Oboro(01:53:16) - Trick Raiders(01:54:42) - Slaughter the Dragon(01:58:02) - Volltreffer(02:02:35) - Onstage(02:03:42) - The Yellow House(02:09:28) - Maskmen(02:12:00) - Frank's Zoo(02:15:15) - Tezuma Master(02:19:09) - Anomia(02:22:35) - Merchant of Goldfish(02:28:15) - Sailor Moon Card Game: Masquerade Battle(02:31:10) - Tricky Time Crisis: the Spawn of Time(02:37:14) - Nightmare Millionaire(02:41:23) - Grunlings (⁠BGG⁠/⁠Kickstarter⁠)

Kris Marshall first came to prominence in My Family as Nick Harper the eldest son. He played DI Humphrey Goodman in Death in Paradise from 2014 to 2017 and reprised the role in Beyond Paradise in 2023. Other tv and film roles include playing Colin in the 2003 film Love Actually, Gratiano in Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Ralph Finnes film of The Merchant of Venice, Murder City (2006–2008), the films A Few Best Men and A few Less Men, Funland, Heist, My Life In Film, Sandition and Dave in the first series of Citizen Khan (2012).Kris Marshall is our guest in episode 476 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Watch Beyond Paradise on BBC iPlayer, here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001jg5h/beyond-paradiseFollow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . Get bonus episodes and ad-free listening by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the Jews of Tunis go to the Arab market erev Sukkos to buy haddasim for schach, they are shocked to find that the price has been increased from three coins to thirty coins. Soon Abdullah, the leader of the merchants, is shocked as Rabbi Yeshua Bosis buys a bundle of haddasim and then asks Hashem for a miracle.

The first of our episodes recorded at MPE Berlin 2025, Europe's largest merchant payments conference. We produced the show in partnership with Ecommpay, a global acquirer, payment gateway and orchestrator that offers fully customisable payments solutions to its clients. Our guests for this episode were: 1/ Moshe Winegarten, Chief Revenue Officer, Ecommpay 2/ Riccardo Argenta, Global Payment Senior Lead Manager, Back Market 3/ Andre Moeller, Payments Manager, Volkswagen Group Charging 4/ Zahava Dalin Kaptzan, Product Marketing Manager, Riskified 5/ Ruslan Volynets, CFO, Booknet 6/ Faheem Bakshi, VP Payments, Kinguin 7/ Matteo Gamba, Head of Product - Global Payments & Fraud, Wayfair

Welcome to the Shoreline Maritime Risk Podcast. I'm your host, Captain Thomas Brown, CEO of Shoreline Ltd. Today, I'm joined by Joshua Hutchinson, Managing Director of Intelligence and Risk at Ambrey, the UK's leading maritime security firm. Ambrey specializes in intelligence-led risk management for shipping, oil and gas, and offshore industries, providing security escorts, armed protection, and operational risk solutions. Joshua brings extensive expertise in maritime security, having led major evacuation and emergency response operations. In this episode, we'll discuss the rising security threats to merchant shipping, Ambrey's latest threat assessment, and what shipowners need to know to protect their vessels. Let's dive in.

The boys are back with special guest Karl from Salt Merchant Painting. We first go through his recent event and some follow on with some great air brushing tips.We then hear from Josh as he takes us through his ever growing campaign with some good info on where things are at and his new Wiki - fallofmontecastello.comLets get into it!!https://saltmerchantpainting.com/

Christina Carrick, an editor at the Papers of Thomas Jefferson, formerly an editor at the Robert Treat Paine Papers, joins us to talk about Jefferson and Paine.  She also talks about the loyalist family networks she has studied--New England merchants sent into exile who maintained connections with home.  She also discusses editorial projects, and how to become part of these important projects through organizations like the Association for Documentary Editing. Tell us what you think! Send us a text message!

Apple's advanced Siri update has been delayed and is now expected next year. Early Solana Seeker users are likely to receive airdrops from Solana-based projects, similar to how Saga users were rewarded, potentially including tokens from new projects, DeFi protocols, and GameFi/NFT initiatives.PRE-ORDER Solana Seeker NOW! ➜ https://solanamobile.com/refer/paulbarronGuest: Dioni Vasquez, Business & Innovation Core Team, Head of Business & InnovationSagaDAO Website ➜ https://sagamobiledao.com/00:00 Intro00:14 Sponsor: Tangem00:51 The Seeker01:42 What is the Saga DAO?03:19 Could airdrops surpass the Saga1?05:51 Merchant discounts for Seeker phones?06:20 Helium Mobile now has a store07:45 Lulo protected deposits08:40 Is real-time yields a killer feature?10:34 Apple delays AI upgrade11:06 Tars: Solana Saga AI better than Apple?14:30 Contactless payments: perfect timing for Seeker to dominate?15:00 Apple Pay vs Solana Pay?15:58 Could Seeker kill Coinbase?18:11 Shaga cloud gaming with Solana Seeker19:20 Seeker vs SuiPlay gaming handheld?22:10 Outro#Crypto #Solana #iphone ~Solana's Secret Weapon

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Spices of Trust: A Merchant's Triumph in Medieval Catalunya Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-03-17-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Enmig de l'albada, el mercat medieval de la vila catalana començava a despertar.En: Amidst the dawn, the medieval market of the vila in Catalunya began to awaken.Ca: El sol tímid de la primavera brillava suaument sobre les tendes de colors vius.En: The timid spring sun shone softly over the brightly colored tents.Ca: L'aire estava ple d'olors: fruites fresques, pa recent fet i espècies dels viatges llunyans.En: The air was filled with smells: fresh fruits, freshly made bread, and spices from distant travels.Ca: Guillem, un jove comerciant amb ulls plens d'il·lusió, escoltava la remor del mercat mentre caminava amb pas ferm.En: Guillem, a young merchant with eyes full of excitement, listened to the murmur of the market as he walked with a determined step.Ca: Havia arribat el moment de la Festa de l'Equinocci de Primavera, una ocasió especial plena de música, danses i tractes comercials.En: The time had come for the Spring Equinox Festival, a special occasion full of music, dances, and commercial deals.Ca: Guillem sabia que aquesta era la seva oportunitat per aconseguir les preuades espècies que farien que el seu nom ressonés al gremi.En: Guillem knew that this was his opportunity to acquire the precious spices that would make his name resonate within the guild.Ca: L'èxit li suposaria guanyar la confiança i el respecte dels seus companys.En: Success would mean gaining the trust and respect of his peers.Ca: Però el camí no seria fàcil.En: But the path would not be easy.Ca: Al costat dels comerciants experimentats, destacava Mireia, coneguda per la seva astúcia en els tractes.En: Among the experienced merchants, Mireia stood out, known for her cunning in deals.Ca: Junt amb ella també estava Bernat, un amic de Guillem, que sempre li donava suport.En: Alongside her was also Bernat, a friend of Guillem, who always supported him.Ca: Guillem sentia un pes al pit.En: Guillem felt a weight on his chest.Ca: Havia de decidir: fer servir l'astúcia o confiar en la seva habilitat natural per les negociacions.En: He had to decide: use cunning or trust his natural negotiation skills.Ca: Ara, davant les tendes, l'emoció el dominava.En: Now, before the tents, emotion overcame him.Ca: Va arribar davant la tenda d'espècies.En: He arrived in front of the spice tent.Ca: El venedor, amb barba grisa i mans plenes de pols d'espècies, el va mirar amb ulls savis.En: The vendor, with a gray beard and hands full of spice dust, looked at him with wise eyes.Ca: Mentre Guillem començava el seu intercanvi, va veure Mireia apropant-se.En: As Guillem began his exchange, he saw Mireia approaching.Ca: El repte era imminent.En: The challenge was imminent.Ca: "Aquest noi té talent", va murmurar Bernat.En: "This boy has talent," murmured Bernat.Ca: Guillem, notant la pressió, va decidir utilitzar un enfoc honest.En: Guillem, feeling the pressure, decided to use an honest approach.Ca: Amb veu clara i segura, va explicar al venedor com les espècies servirien per enriquir el mercat de la vila i aportar prosperitat a tots.En: With a clear and confident voice, he explained to the vendor how the spices would serve to enrich the market of the vila and bring prosperity to all.Ca: Mireia somreia amb una barreja d'admiració i rivalitat.En: Mireia smiled with a mix of admiration and rivalry.Ca: La seva presència intensa va esdevenir part de l'espectacle mentre el públic del mercat s'acostava, intrigat per la competència.En: Her intense presence became part of the spectacle as the market crowd gathered, intrigued by the competition.Ca: Finalment, el venedor va aixecar la mà, aturant la discussió.En: Finally, the vendor raised his hand, stopping the discussion.Ca: Mirant fixament a Guillem, va oferir les espècies pel preu negociat.En: Staring at Guillem, he offered the spices for the negotiated price.Ca: "Tens una passió que no es veu sovint", va dir, entregant el preuat tresor.En: "You have a passion that is rarely seen," he said, handing over the treasured goods.Ca: El mercat va esclatar en aplaudiments.En: The market erupted in applause.Ca: Guillem, amb les espècies a les mans, va sentir créixer dins seu una nova confiança.En: Guillem, with the spices in hand, felt a new confidence growing within him.Ca: Mireia li va fer una picada d'ullet de complicitat abans d'allunyar-se.En: Mireia gave him a wink of complicity before walking away.Ca: Amb el cor lleuger i un somriure sincer, Guillem va comprendre que l'honestedat i la confiança podien ser les armes més poderoses.En: With a light heart and a sincere smile, Guillem understood that honesty and trust could be the most powerful weapons.Ca: Havia aconseguit no només les espècies, sinó el respecte de tots, inclòs el seu.En: He had gained not only the spices but the respect of everyone, including his own.Ca: Aquella nit, mentre la vila celebrava, Guillem es va unir a la dansa de la primavera, sabent que havia trobat el seu lloc en el món dels comerciants.En: That night, as the vila celebrated, Guillem joined the spring dance, knowing he had found his place in the world of merchants. Vocabulary Words:the dawn: l'albadathe merchant: el comerciantthe market: el mercatthe spring: la primaverathe tent: la tendathe spice: l'espèciathe guild: el gremithe trust: la confiançathe cunning: l'astúciathe negotiation: la negociacióthe challenge: el reptethe admiration: l'admiracióthe rivalry: la rivalitatthe spectacle: l'espectaclethe applause: l'aplaudimentthe confidence: la confiançathe wink: la picada d'ulletthe honesty: l'honestedatthe heart: el corthe smile: el somriurethe respect: el respectethe peer: el companythe prosperity: la prosperitatthe step: el pasthe vendor: el venedorthe beard: la barbathe dust: la polsthe exchange: l'intercanvithe price: el preuthe treasure: el tresor

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Courage, Collaboration, and Spices: The Making of a Merchant Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-03-17-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A középkori magyar város piaca zajos volt a kora tavaszi napfényben.En: The medieval Hungarian town's market was noisy in the early spring sunlight.Hu: A vár melletti nagy tér szíve volt a közösségnek, különösen a fesztivál szezon alatt.En: The large square next to the vár was the heart of the community, especially during the festival season.Hu: A levegő tele volt friss termények és fűszerek illatával.En: The air was filled with the scent of fresh produce and spices.Hu: Itt állt Bence, egy ambiciózus, ám tapasztalatlan kereskedő, aki bizonyítani akart magának és a többi kereskedőnek.En: Here stood Bence, an ambitious yet inexperienced merchant who wanted to prove himself to both himself and the other merchants.Hu: Bence reménykedett, hogy elnyeri a városlakók elismerését a különleges fa kézműves termékeivel.En: Bence hoped to earn the townspeople's recognition with his special wooden handcrafted products.Hu: A tavaszi fesztivál nagy lehetőség volt számára.En: The spring festival was a great opportunity for him.Hu: Ámde, hogy jó helyet szerezzen a piacon, versengenie kellett a tapasztaltabb kereskedőkkel.En: However, to secure a good spot at the market, he had to compete with the more experienced traders.Hu: Ádám, egy rejtélyes múltú fűszerkereskedő, különösen kételkedett Bence képességeiben.En: Ádám, a spice merchant with a mysterious past, particularly doubted Bence's abilities.Hu: Réka, a tehetséges varrónő, ismert volt élénk fesztiváli jelmezeiről.En: Réka, the talented seamstress, was known for her vibrant festival costumes.Hu: Bence rájött, hogy Réka színes mintái feldobhatnák termékeit.En: Bence realized that Réka's colorful patterns could enhance his products.Hu: Így eldöntötte, hogy kockáztat, és együttműködik Rékával.En: So he decided to take a risk and collaborate with Réka.Hu: Hittem, hogy ez a partnerség több vásárlót vonz majd.En: He believed that this partnership would attract more customers.Hu: Elérkezett a fesztivál napja.En: The day of the festival arrived.Hu: Bence standja tele volt érdeklődőkkel.En: Bence's stand was crowded with onlookers.Hu: Azonban hirtelen esőfelhők gyülekeztek az égen.En: However, suddenly rain clouds gathered in the sky.Hu: Bence kétségbeesetten gondolkodott: hogyan védi meg termékeit?En: Bence desperately thought about how to protect his products.Hu: Az eső beköszöntött, de ekkor Bencének támadt egy ötlete.En: The rain began, but Bence had an idea.Hu: Ádám fűszerei!En: Ádám's spices!Hu: Gyorsan összekeverte a fűszereket fogkrémszerű péppé, és bevonta velük a fa tárgyakat.En: He quickly mixed the spices into a toothpaste-like paste and coated the wooden items with it.Hu: Csodával határos módon, a fűszeres keverék vizálló réteget alkotott.En: Miraculously, the spicy mixture formed a waterproof layer.Hu: Az eső elült, és Bence standja a figyelem középpontjába került.En: The rain subsided, and Bence's stand became the center of attention.Hu: Az emberek ámulattal nézték a vízlepergető fa termékeket.En: People marveled at the water-repellent wooden products.Hu: Ádám, látva az eseményeket, elismerte Bence leleményességét.En: Ádám, seeing the events, acknowledged Bence's ingenuity.Hu: Ezzel a sikerrel Bence nemcsak hírnevet szerzett, hanem barátságot is kötött.En: With this success, Bence not only gained reputation, but also formed a friendship.Hu: Az ünnepség végéig a vásárlók sorban álltak Bence standjánál.En: Until the end of the celebration, customers lined up at Bence's stand.Hu: Ádám elismerően bólintott Bencére, és azt mondta: „Látod, egy kis bátorság és elgondolás csodákat művelhet.En: Ádám nodded approvingly at Bence and said, "You see, a little courage and imagination can work wonders."Hu: ”Bence megtanulta, hogy az együttműködés és az ötletesség kulcsfontosságú egy sikeres kereskedelemben.En: Bence learned that collaboration and inventiveness are key in successful trading.Hu: Nemcsak a város tiszteletét nyerte el, de barátot is szerzett a váratlan helyről.En: Not only did he earn the respect of the town, but he also gained a friend from an unexpected place.Hu: Bence pedig magabiztosabb és érettebb lett, hisz tudta, hogy most már képes szembenézni bármilyen kihívással.En: Bence became more confident and mature, knowing that now he could face any challenge. Vocabulary Words:medieval: középkorinoisy: zajosambitious: ambiciózusinexperienced: tapasztalatlantrader: kereskedőrecognition: elismeréshandcrafted: kézművesopportunity: lehetőségcompete: versengenimysterious: rejtélyesdoubted: kételkedettseamstress: varrónővibrant: élénkpatterns: mintákcollaborate: együttműködikonlookers: érdeklődőkdesperately: kétségbeesettenprotect: védimiraculously: csodával határos módonsubsided: elültmarveled: ámulattal néztékwater-repellent: vízlepergetőingenuity: leleményességreputation: hírnévimagination: elgondolásinventiveness: ötletességconfident: magabiztosmature: érettchallenge: kihívásspices: fűszerek

Many restaurant operators are unknowingly signing their businesses away with predatory merchant cash advances (MCAs). These high-cost financing options promise fast money but come with crippling repayment terms that can put restaurants out of business. In this episode, we break down: What MCAs really are and why they're dangerous How POS companies and third-party apps market these loans The long-term financial risks of taking an MCA What better financing options exist for restaurant operators If you're considering quick funding, listen to this episode first—you might save your business.   Show Notes In this episode, we uncover the hidden risks of merchant cash advances (MCAs)—a form of financing that is marketed as fast and easy but often leads to financial ruin for restaurants. Unlike traditional loans, these cash advances are structured as purchases of future credit card receivables, making them expensive, aggressive, and difficult to escape. Many struggling restaurants turn to MCAs in times of financial distress, only to find themselves buried under exorbitant repayment terms that accelerate their path to closure. We break down why these loans are dangerous, how they differ from traditional financing, and what you should do instead. Key Takeaways What Are Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs)? MCAs aren't loans—they're structured as purchases of future credit card receivables. Funds are repaid daily, based on a percentage of your sales, often leading to crippling cash flow problems. Effective interest rates can be well over 100%, making it nearly impossible to get ahead. How Restaurants Get Trapped in MCAs MCAs target struggling restaurants with promises of fast, no-hassle funding. POS systems and third-party platforms (like DoorDash) market these loans directly to operators. The focus is on how quickly you can get the money, not on the devastating repayment structure. The Long-Term Impact of Taking an MCA Payments are automatically deducted, reducing your ability to cover operating expenses. Defaulting can trigger harsh legal and financial consequences, including personal liability. Many operators end up in a cycle of taking multiple MCAs just to stay afloat, leading to business failure. Why 2024 Is a Critical Year for Restaurants Rising costs, labor shortages, and consumer uncertainty have made it the toughest year for restaurants since early 2020. Many operators desperately seek financing, making them more vulnerable to predatory lenders. Instead of relying on expensive, short-term cash, restaurants must focus on financial planning and sustainable growth.

In this episode of The Beautiful Idea, we present an interview with author Jamie Merchant, author of Engame: Economic Nationalism and Global Decline and numerous articles at The Brooklyn Rail. Merchant argues that we have entered a post-neoliberal age, with both Trump and Biden abandoning many of the touch-stones of corporate globalization that defined the... Read Full Article

A look at what it takes to make a board game! We interview Robert Hovakimyan discussing games he has designed, the process of developing games, and what he thought of Summoner Wars!Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at how mortgage lending and politics are intertwined. Plus, Robbie sits down with TransUnion's Satyan Merchant to talk about how data and analytics are transforming the mortgage industry, from leveraging credit and alternative data to improving targeting, personalization, and marketing innovation. And he closes by going through the latest CPI inflation figures.This week's podcast is sponsored by TransUnion. TransUnion offers thousands of B2B solutions designed to address the unique needs of mortgage lenders, especially for their identity-focused, data-driven mortgage insights and solutions. 

Send us a textEpisode 184The story of Samuel Cocking is one of ambition, innovation, and an unbreakable connection between a foreigner and a rapidly changing Japan. In the wake of the Meiji Restoration, as the country opened its doors to the West, a young British-Australian merchant saw not only opportunity but the promise of a new future—one built on modernization, industry, and cultural exchange.From his early ventures in Yokohama to his remarkable acquisition of Enoshima, Cocking's life was a testament to vision and perseverance. He introduced the first lightbulbs to Japan, brought in bicycles, and built vast greenhouses, transforming a small island into a flourishing botanical haven. But his legacy extends beyond commerce and innovation—it is woven into the very fabric of Japan's modernization, a chapter often overlooked in history books.This is the story of a man who refused to let the past dictate the future, a pioneer whose dream lives on in the gardens, pathways, and glowing lights of Enoshima.Support the showInsta@justpassingthroughpodcastContact:justpassingthroughpodcast@gmail.com

Send us a textQuentyn Martell is thwarted in his efforts to get from Volantis to Meereen to woo his future wife Daenerys Targaryen. Simon and Mackelly consider opening our first branch of our Essosi travel agency.Chapter Review:Quentyn Martell tries to find passage from Volantis to Slaver's Bay. But despite the abundance of ships, nobody wants to take him. The autumn brings storms to the southern seas, and with the Dragon Queen upending the normal order of things, there's little prospect for trade with any of the cities in Slaver's Bay.He and his friend Gerris Drinkwater return to their lodgings, taking in the sites of Volantis. It's the largest of the free cities, sitting at the mouth of the mighty Rhoyne river. They consider their options: go home - Quentyn couldn't stand to return a failure, risk a journey with an untrustworthy captain, or go by land - the option favored by their final companion Archibald Yronwood. However, the length of the journey by land and the hazardous reputation of the road gives them pause.Outside their inn they're propositioned by recruiters for the Windblown - sellswords headed to Yunkai to fight Astapor. But this gives Gerris an idea…Characters/Places/Names/Events:Quentyn Martell - Eldest son, and second child of Prince Doran Martell of Dorne.Gerris Drinkwater - Quentyn's companion.Archibald Yronwood - The Big Man - final member of the trio.Volantis - City on the south coast of Essos at the mouth of the Rhoyne.Rhoyne - Great river of Essos.Triarch - Three rulers of Volantis, elected by landowners. Only those with the blood of Old Valyria can stand. Support the showSupport us: Buy us a Cup of Arbor Gold, or become a sustainer and receive cool perks Donate to our cause Use our exclusive URL for a free 30-day trial of Audible Buy or gift Marriott Bonvoy points through our affiliate link Rate and review us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, podchaser.com, and elsewhere.Find us on social media: Discord Twitter @GhostsHarrenhal Facebook Instagram YouTube All Music credits to Ross Bugden:INSTAGRAM! : https://instagram.com/rossbugden/ (rossbugden) TWITTER! : https://twitter.com/RossBugden (@rossbugden) YOUTUBE! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kthxycmF25M

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Ireland may have been England's first colony but, by the 17th century, Irishmen were carving out their own imperial legacies in India. Gerald Aungier, an ambitious East India Company official, saw Bombay as a new frontier for plantation and trade. Drawing from his family's plantation experience in Ireland, he laid the foundations for the establishment of the legal and economic framework that would define colonial rule in India for centuries. A hundred years later, John Nicholson, an Ulster-born soldier, became a symbol of British military might - and brutality. Known for his extreme violence during the 1857 uprising, Nicholson led savage campaigns against Indian rebels, earning both devotion from his men and horror from his enemies. His actions, once celebrated in Britain, are now remembered as some of the worst atrocities of colonial rule. At the height of the Raj, another Irishman, Lord Dufferin, presided over India as Viceroy. Deeply aware of Ireland's own history under British rule, he feared that Indian nationalism would follow the same path as Ireland's Home Rule movement. So, how did these Irishmen shape the empire that once subjugated their own people? Listen as William and Anita are once again joined by Professor Jane Ohlmeyer, author of Making Empire: Ireland, Imperialism and the Early Modern World, to uncover the contradictions of Irish imperial history. _____________ Empire UK Live Tour: The Booze & Brews live show is going on a UK tour! William and Anita will be discussing the extraordinary history of ordinary drinks such as tea, Indian Pale Ale and gin & tonic, highlighting how interconnected our drinks cabinets are with the British Empire. Tickets are on sale NOW head to aegp.uk/EmpireLive2025 to buy yours.  Empire Club: Become a member of the Empire Club to receive early access to miniseries, ad-free listening, early access to live show tickets, bonus episodes, book discounts, and a weekly newsletter! Head to empirepoduk.com to sign up. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk  Blue Sky: @empirepoduk  X: @empirepoduk goalhanger.com Assistant Producer: Becki Hills Producer: Anouska Lewis Senior Producer: Callum Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast, host Max Trujillo chats with John Seelbinder, of Local Icon Hospitality and owner of multiple establishments, including the newly relocated Merchant and the Architect's speakeasy, Green Light. The conversation covers Seelbinder's unexpected role in disaster relief following Hurricane Helene, where he transformed his Spruce Pine hotel, The Skyline Village Inn into a critical hub for rescue and relief efforts. Despite his new nonprofit commitments with Project Skyline, Seelbinder continues to innovate Raleigh's food and beverage scene with upcoming projects like the Embargo Bar. The discussion also touches on community resilience, the importance of public and private mobilization during crises, and the continuing needs of affected areas. The NC F&B Podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Max Trujillo of @Trujillo.Media For inquiries about being a guest, or to sponsor the show, email max@ncfbpodcast.com

Page 119: Are the Vibes Off? NOTE: We apologize for any audio glitches - they were present in the recording. Please be advised we have docked Jordana's pay accordingly. Auri nears the completion of her project! We talk about how Auri's mood may have a tangible effect on the world, the fun of visual wordplay, and the phenomenon of naming characters before the narrator learns their name. @pageofthewind pageofthewind.com Join the community on Discord at https://discord.gg/tCZc6kXQcg If you like the show, tell a friend!

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Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 204 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Expression in Board Games Brendan and Pete talk about expression in board games! The discussion takes us to the ways we can express ourselves through game play, the games that enable expression and the games that do not, and how this might shape the games that appeal to us as game players. Games Mentioned Oath, Zoo Vadis, Just One, Sheriff of Nottingham, Magic: the Gathering, John Company, Modern Art, Keyflower, Castles of Burgundy, Cascadia, Haggis, Lost Cities, Race for the Galaxy, Unrest, John Company, Zoo Vadis, Dungeons and Dragons, BattleCON, Earthborn Rangers, Vantage, Spades, Poker   Preplanners Possibly covering Guild of Merchant explorers soon.   Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/.  Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Rules Overview Music:  Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!

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Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/gareth-hinds Graphic novels are experiencing something of a renaissance recently. As the medium has gained popularity, notable thinkers like Sapiens author Yuval Noah Harari and the late John Lewis have brought their stories to life beautifully in graphic novel form. Gareth Hinds has played a big role in shaping the medium. His graphic novel adaptations of The Iliad, The Odyssey, Macbeth, Beowulf, and King Lear have brought new readers and new perspectives to these classic tales. Count us in that group of his readers looking at these ancient stories differently. We speak with Gareth about his creative and editorial workflow, and how he turns challenging works from Shakespeare, Homer, and others into a graphic novel. We also talk about how his background in video game design influences his work, and how he chooses stories that lend themselves well to his style of illustration. Bio Gareth Hinds is the creator of critically-acclaimed graphic novels based on literary classics, including Beowulf (which Publisher's Weekly called a “mixed-media gem”), King Lear (which Booklist named one of the top 10 graphic novels for teens), The Merchant of Venice (which Kirkus called “the standard that all others will strive to meet” for Shakespeare adaptation), The Odyssey (which garnered four starred reviews and a spot on ten “best of 2010” lists), Romeo and Juliet (which Kirkus called “spellbinding”), and Macbeth (which the New York Times called “stellar” and “a remarkably faithful rendering”). Gareth is a recipient of the Boston Public Library's “Literary Lights for Children” award. His books can be found in bookstores and English classrooms across the country, and his illustrations have appeared in such diverse venues as the Society of Illustrators, the New York Historical Society, and over a dozen published video games. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books, as well as our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. Upgrade to paid *** Visiting the links below is one of the best ways to support our show: Masterclass: MasterClass is the only streaming platform where you can learn and grow with over 200+ of the world's best. People like Steph Curry, Paul Krugman, Malcolm Gladwell, Dianne Von Furstenberg, Margaret Atwood, Lavar Burton and so many more inspiring thinkers share their wisdom in a format that is easy to follow and can be streamed anywhere on a smartphone, computer, smart TV, or even in audio mode. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to http://masterclass.com/designbetter for the current offer. *** If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please contact us at: sponsors@thecuriositydepartment.com If you'd like to submit a guest idea, please contact us at: contact@thecuriositydepartment.com

Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 203 - Fromage What the heck! The first episode ever with no Jake and no Brendan. It's up to Paul and Pete to lead the way, and they do an awesome job discussing the types of simultaneous play that you'll find in board game before deep diving Fromage.   Timestamps Intro and Simultaneous Play - 0:00 Fromage Deep Dive - 23:28   Games Mentioned  El Grande, Five Tribes, Wingspan, Dominion, Haggis, Earth, Tiny Towns, Race for the Galaxy, Fuse, Escape from the Cursed Temple, Atlantis Rising, Slay the Spire, Spot It, Kites, The Mind, Fit to Print, Galaxy Trucker, Pendulum, Bananagrams, Scrabble, Sushi Go, 7 Wonders, Stamp Swap, Fantastic Factories, Isle of Skye, Tzolkin, and more.   Preplanners Possibly covering Guild of Merchant explorers soon.   Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/.  Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Rules Overview Music:  Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060​ Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way...​ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!

PREVIEW: Author Charles Spicer, "Coffee with Hitler," presents the puzzle of Joachim von Ribbentrop, who joined the NSDAP as a prosperous merchant claiming he could charm London, but turned violently anti-English after being mocked by London society. More later. 1939 Ribbentrop arrives in Moscow

The Merchant's House Museum at 29 East Fourth Street in Manhattan is a relic from the past making it a treasure in New York City. The house has stood for over 180 years and seen many changes to Manhattan, but one thing that hasn't changed is its interior. It is likely the only house in New York City with a fully preserved 19th-century interior. There are those who claim this is the most haunted house in Manhattan and many of the spirits belong to the family who lived in the house for generations, the Tredwells. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the Merchant's House Museum. The Moment in Oddity features jumping spiders dreaming and This Month in History features Cochise arrested. Our location was suggested by Marie Fisher.  Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2025/02/hgb-ep-574-merchants-house-museum.html   Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode: Silent Movie by Melody Ayres-Griffiths from Pixabay

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