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Nashville Life Church Podcast
The Merge Pt 4 | Pastor Alvin III

Nashville Life Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 40:49


Feeling shaken? Pastor Alvin closes "The Merge" series by challenging us to see trials not as proof that God has left, but as the tools He uses to shape us into Christ's image. Discover how pain, pressure, and testing build patience, resilience, and maturity. Your salvation isn't just rescue—it's being developed. Learn to let God use every trial to form the life of Jesus in you. Scripture references: James 1:2–4 Ephesians 4:13–15 Luke 22:31–32 Acts 2:40 1 Peter 1:7–9 1 Peter 5:8 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT Ready to connect? Click this link so we can stay in touch and get you connected here at Nashville Life: http://www.chrch.es/ap9bd GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh Follow Nashville Life Church: YouTube:    / @nashvillelifechurch   Instagram:   / nashvillelifechurch   Facebook:   / nashlifecc   Website: https://nashvillelifechurch.com/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iYaT0c

Politics Weekly
Could Reform UK and the Tories merge?

Politics Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 34:40


Nigel Farage was handed a £9m donation this week, amid reports he said elsewhere that a deal with the Conservatives before the general election was ‘inevitable'. John Harris speaks to Kiran Stacey about what this means for Reform UK. They also discuss David Lammy's plan to scrap some jury trials, and answer questions from Politics Weekly UK listeners. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Live From The National Press Club with John Bozella, Remembering Tim Kintz

The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 10:38


Shoot us a Text.Episode #1209: Today, we remember and honor Tim Kintz for the massive impact he's had on the automotive industry. Plus, we welcome in John Bozella, President and CEO for the Alliance for Automotive Innovation as we get set to cover the The Merge 2025 live from the National Press Club in Washington DC.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Sound Opinions
Yes's "Going For the One" & Opinions on Tortoise

Sound Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 50:36


This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot dissect Yes' 1977 masterpiece album Going For the One. They talk about the progressive rock band's history, the rich music and they interview lead singer Jon Anderson about the making of the record. Jim and Greg also review the latest from Tortoise.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Yes, "Awaken," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977Yes, "Going For the One," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977The Beatles, "A Day In the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Yes, "Close To The Edge," Close To The Edge, Atlantic, 1972Yes, "Time and a Word," Time and a Word, Atlantic, 1970Yes, "I've Seen All Good People A. Your Move, B. All Good People," The Yes Album, Atlantic, 1971Yes, "Roundabout," Fragile, Atlantic, 1971Yes, "The Ancient," Tales from Topographic Oceans, Atlantic, 1973Yes, "Turn of the Century," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977Yes, "Parallels," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977Yes, "Wonderous Stories," Going for the One, Atlantic, 1977Tortoise, "Vexations," Touch, International Anthem, 2025Tortoise, "Night Gang," Touch, International Anthem, 2025Tortoise, "Promenade à deux," Touch, International Anthem, 2025Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Merge, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Woman's Hour
Femicide, The impact of the Budget on women, Remembering Pam Hogg

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 57:13


The Italian Parliament has voted unanimously to introduce the crime of femicide, the murder of a woman motivated by gender, as a distinct law to be punished with a life sentence. It makes Italy one of very few places in the world to categorise femicide as a distinct crime. The BBC's Senior Reporter Laura Gozzi tells Anita Rani why this has been voted in. There was a lot of anticipation and debate about what the Budget would include for women and how it would affect them. There has been a close watch on the two-child benefit cap, which it's been announced will be lifted, pensions and of course the cost of living. Now the final numbers are in, Anita discusses the Budget with Sarah Pennells, consumer finance specialist with the Royal London pensions and investment company, and Erin Mansell from the feminist economics group The Women's Budget. Pam Hogg, the legendary Scottish fashion designer, known for her eccentric and outlandish designs, has died. She dressed everyone from Rihanna, to Bjork to Lady Gaga. Her family, said in a statement that the trailblazing designer's creative spirit and body of work has ‘touched the lives of many.' Anita is joined by journalist Kate Hutchinson to discuss her style and her legacy. Cassa Pancho founded Ballet Black in 2001. She was 21 at the time and it was in response to the fact that no black or Asian women were performing in any of the UK's ballet companies. This week Ballet Black conclude their UK tour of SHADOWS at London's Sadler's Wells and features as part of its double bill Cassa's adaptation of Oyinkan Braithwaite's international bestselling novel, My Sister, The Serial Killer. Grace Walker is the author of a new speculative dystopian novel, The Merge. It's set at a time when the Earth's resources have been pushed to breaking point and there's a new controversial procedure in which two people's consciousness can be combined to exist in one body. Grace explains to Anita where the idea came from and her love of dystopian fiction. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Andrea Kidd

Kim and Ket Stay Alive... Maybe: A Horror Movie Comedy Podcast
EP. 380 TOGETHER: “THE TALE OF MERGE MONSTERS, PART 2”

Kim and Ket Stay Alive... Maybe: A Horror Movie Comedy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 77:36


Ket continues telling Arik about Together, starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco: a real life couple with a cautionary tale for another real life couple. Who knew that the horror story of what happens to Tillie Mim leads Arik to reveal one of the most romantic things he's ever said to Ketryn. Most importantly, we'll learn if Ketrik will live or die in Together.Writer/Dir. Michael ShanksSupport the girls on PATREON for some sweet BONE CON (bonus content) at: www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybeCheck out Ket & Producer Arik's new show MAJOR SLAYAGE: KET & ARIK REWATCH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@majorslayagepod and follow on instagram: instagram.com/majorslayagepod KKSAM Facebook Discussion Group!!"Sammies Stay Alive... Maybe"www.facebook.com/groups/kksampodcastGet acquainted with all things KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com Chat with the girls at kksampodcast@gmail.comPeep the girls on Instagram: @kksampodcastRock with the girls on Tik Tok: @kksampodcastBook the face of the girls on Facebook: @kksampodcastWear the shirts of the girls from the MERCH Store: kimandketstayalivemaybe.threadless.comOk we'll see ourselves out.Thanks for listening!xo and #StayAlive,K&KKIM AND KET'S SURVIVE THE CELLAR: link.chtbl.com/kkstcPROUD MEMBERS OF THE DREAD PODCAST NETWORKSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nashville Life Church Podcast
The Merge Pt 3 | Pastor Alvin III

Nashville Life Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 36:33


In Part 3 of The Merge, Pastor Alvin teaches that salvation is more than forgiveness—it's a trade. We lay down our life and receive His. And with His life comes His mission, His obedience, and His heart for people. To live the life of Christ is to desire what the Father desires: that none should perish and all would come to repentance. And through seven simple steps, we learn how to share that life with others. Scripture References: Matthew 16:24–26 John 6:38–40 Matthew 12:48–50 2 Peter 3:9 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT Ready to connect? Click this link so we can stay in touch and get you connected here at Nashville Life: http://www.chrch.es/ap9bd GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh Follow Nashville Life Church: YouTube:    / @nashvillelifechurch   Instagram:   / nashvillelifechurch   Facebook:   / nashlifecc   Website: https://nashvillelifechurch.com/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iYaT0c 

two & a half gamers

Felix delivers a 30-minute solo masterclass on how the top-grossing mobile games use ads, revealing the real truth:Only 14 of the Top 100 IAP games use in-game ads.This is shocking considering the category earned $2.6B in the last 30 days — likely over $3.6B when counting D2C webstores. Yet only 55M of the 660M DAU are exposed to ads.The episode breaks down each of those 14 games, but uncovers three major meta-shifts.This episode reveals how Candy Crush, Coin Master, Gossip Harbor, Merge Mansion, Homa, June's Journey, and more use segmentation, boosters, energy, timers, SkipIt tickets, Remove Ads bundles, and hybrid strategies to unlock millions in incremental ad revenue.This is the most practical breakdown of how ads work at the highest tier of mobile gaming.What you'll learn• How Candy Crush earns $200M+ yearly from ads• Why only 14 of the top 100 IAP games use ads (and why that's changing)• The difference between Western “premium illusion” mindset vs Chinese “data-first” mindset• SkipIt tickets → now invading midcore and puzzle (June's Journey)• Remove Ads Bundles (iKIM, Capybara Go, Merge Prison)• Why merge, match, and puzzle rely on energy boosters & timers• How to segment ads by GEO, payer probability & time since last IAP• The next wave of hybrid monetizationThe future isn't “ads OR IAP.”The winning studios are mastering ads + IAP, using segmentation, bundles, SkipIts, and hybrid models to grow revenue without hurting payers.Get our MERCH NOW: 25gamers.com/shop---------------------------------------This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers session. Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let's not forget this is a 4 a.m. conference discussion vibe, so let's not take it too seriously.Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub Remia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Felix Braberg, Matej Lancaric⁠Join our slack channel here: https://join.slack.com/t/two-and-half-gamers/shared_invite/zt-2um8eguhf-c~H9idcxM271mnPzdWbipgChapters00:00 — intro02:00 — Candy Crush & Coin Master: The Segmentation Masters05:20 — Merge & Match: Energy, Boosters, and Rewarded Moves10:00 — SkipIt Tickets & Remove Ads Bundles Take Over14:30 — Chinese Studios vs Western Studios: Mindset Split19:10 — Subscriptions, Ad-Free Bundles & Perk Stacking23:30 — The New Hybrid Meta: Ads + IAP → The Future---------------------------------------Matej LancaricUser Acquisition & Creatives Consultant⁠https://lancaric.meFelix BrabergAd monetization consultant⁠https://www.felixbraberg.comJakub RemiarGame design consultant⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakubremiar---------------------------------------Please share the podcast with your industry friends, dogs & cats. Especially cats! They love it!Hit the Subscribe button on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple!Please share feedback and comments - matej@lancaric.me---------------------------------------If you are interested in getting UA tips every week on Monday, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lancaric.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & sign up for the Brutally Honest newsletter by Matej LancaricDo you have UA questions nobody can answer? Ask ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matej AI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - the First UA AI in the gaming industry! https://lancaric.me/matej-ai

Daily Tech Headlines
Google Plans To Merge Android And Chrome OS Into A New OS Called Aluminium OS – DTH

Daily Tech Headlines

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025


Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, the PC memory shortage has led to market-based pricing for RAM, and Singaporean police have ordered Apple and Google to implement anti-spoofing measures on iMessage and Google Messages. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of thisContinue reading "Google Plans To Merge Android And Chrome OS Into A New OS Called Aluminium OS – DTH"

Hale(y)ness
Your Guide for Thanksgiving- how we merge health with holidays

Hale(y)ness

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 21:13


Today we discuss my frameworks for this holiday season to reduce as much stress and promote as much enjoyment as possible!

Book Review
Ready for another dystopian nightmare? 'The Merge' explores the dark side of population control

Book Review

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 3:05


Grace Walker's debut novel, "The Merge," opens in a world where Earth's resources have been pushed to a breaking point. That has given rise to a controversial new procedure in which two people's consciousness can be combined and exist in one body.

The Aerospace Advantage
Jet Engines at the Merge: Industry Insights — Ep. 264

The Aerospace Advantage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 52:53


Episode Summary: Today, the U.S. Air Force is at a key inflection point when it comes to jet propulsion. Most of the service's aircraft are flying with engines designed during the Cold War. Newer types are now multiple decades old. This is why the Air Force has invested in multiple programs to pursue new engines. Heather Penney and Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell, USAF (Ret.) talk with Lt. Gen. Steve Shepro, USAF (Ret.) of Pratt and Whitney to learn more about where military aircraft propulsion stands today and where it's headed in the future. Credits: Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin  Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Brig. Gen. Houston "Slider" Cantwell, USAF (Ret.), Senior Resident Fellow for Airpower Studies, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Guest: Lt. Gen. Steven Shepro, USAF (Ret.), Vice President of Integrated Customer Solutions (ICS), Pratt & Whitney Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #propulsion #defense #industry

Marginalia
Sue Roe on the Six Women Who Shaped Picasso's Life

Marginalia

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 29:23


This week on Marginalia, Beth Golay speaks with Sue Roe about her new book, Hidden Portraits: Six Women Who Shaped Picasso's Life, and Suzanne Perez reviews The Merge by Grace Walker.

Nerd Legion
What Happens When ALL Humans Merge Into One Mind? | PLURIBUS Review

Nerd Legion

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 59:49


In this episode of Nerd Legion, MonteCristo and DoA dive into PLURIBUS (aka PLUR1BUS), the new Apple TV+ sci-fi series where a mysterious pathogen slowly fuses all humans into a single, global hive mind. They break down the show's philosophy, dark comedy, and unsettling medical horror along with why Vince Gilligan's creative fingerprints are all over it.  Shop the Into the AM Black Friday Sale! All items are up to 60% off through the 8th of December. This is in addition to the 10% you always save by using our link: https://intotheam.com/LFN  Black Friday is around the corner, and Raycon audio products are up to 30% off sitewide! Go to https://buyraycon.com/NERDLEGIONOPEN to save on Raycon audio products sitewide.  Don't get them socks. Get them premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/NERD.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Unpivot
Best Practice Confessions & Terminology Overload

Unpivot

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 69:22


Kim and Ket Stay Alive... Maybe: A Horror Movie Comedy Podcast
EP. 379 TOGETHER: “THE TALE OF MERGE MONSTERS, PART 1”

Kim and Ket Stay Alive... Maybe: A Horror Movie Comedy Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 87:48


Ket tells Arik about Together, starring real life couple Alison Brie and Dave Franco. Of all the things to be disturbed by, Arik is apoplectic about Rat Kings. (Google at your own peril.) The parallels feel like a pointed warning directed at KKSAM's real life couple: stick to rain water. Also, Bimberly's doing great! Stay tuned for part 2 where we discover if the Spice Girl prophecy comes true.Writer/Dir. Michael ShanksSupport the girls on PATREON for some sweet BONE CON (bonus content) at: www.patreon.com/kimandketstayalivemaybeCheck out Ket & Producer Arik's new show MAJOR SLAYAGE: KET & ARIK REWATCH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@majorslayagepod and follow on instagram: instagram.com/majorslayagepod KKSAM Facebook Discussion Group!!"Sammies Stay Alive... Maybe"www.facebook.com/groups/kksampodcastGet acquainted with all things KIM & KET at www.kimandketstayalive.com Chat with the girls at kksampodcast@gmail.comPeep the girls on Instagram: @kksampodcastRock with the girls on Tik Tok: @kksampodcastBook the face of the girls on Facebook: @kksampodcastWear the shirts of the girls from the MERCH Store: kimandketstayalivemaybe.threadless.comOk we'll see ourselves out.Thanks for listening!xo and #StayAlive,K&KKIM AND KET'S SURVIVE THE CELLAR: link.chtbl.com/kkstcPROUD MEMBERS OF THE DREAD PODCAST NETWORKSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Presa internaţională
România merge la baraj din grupa a 4-a

Presa internaţională

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 5:28


România a ratat orice șansă de a mai termina pe poziția secundă grupa H și de a disputa manșa semifinală a barajului de calificare la Mondiale pe teren propriu și în fața unui adversar mai accesibil. După înfrângerea din Bosnia, selecționerul Mircea Lucescu a acuzat dur arbitrajul, a dat vina pe condițiile precare ale stadionului din Zenica și pe lipsa de ospitalitate a gazdelor. Tudor Furdui face analiza meciului Bosnia-România.

Nashville Life Church Podcast
The Merge Pt 1 | Pastor Alvin III

Nashville Life Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 41:37


In Part 1 of our brand-new series, The Merge, Pastor Alvin challenges the common view of salvation as merely escaping punishment. Instead, he invites us to see it as something far more profound: a total, transformative merging of your life with Christ. This is the radical choice to surrender everything and live fully as a "living sacrifice." Following Jesus isn't a casual commitment; it requires us to count the cost and confidently believe that His will is infinitely greater than any comfort or desire we might have to give up. Discover why Jesus' invitation to follow him is never without commitment—and why those "strings attached" are actually the foundation of the most abundant, good news you'll ever receive. Scripture references: Hebrews 12:2 Romans 12:1-2 John 15:6 Luke 14:25-33

The Future of Photography
367 Merge It

The Future of Photography

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 52:45


Chris, Ade and Jeremiah explore the ways new technology can help you make fantastic photos.

Nashville Life Church Podcast
The Merge Pt 1 | Pastor Alvin III

Nashville Life Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 38:43


Pastor Alvin III kicks off our new series with a powerful challenge: Is salvation just about being saved from something, or is it about being joined to Someone? True salvation is the merging of your life with Christ. This isn't passive—it's the choice to surrender all and live as a living sacrifice. Discover why following Jesus means intentionally counting the cost and believing His will is greater than anything you could give up. Plus, learn why Jesus' invitation to follow Him comes with "strings attached"—and why that's actually the best news ever.    Scripture references: Hebrews 12:2 Romans 12:1-2 John 15:6 Luke 14:25-33   We'd love to hear from you! Share your biggest takeaway from today's message in the comments and let's encourage each other.   Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Nashville Life Church:     / @nashvillelifechurch      ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ.   CONNECT Ready to connect? Click this link so we can stay in touch and get you connected here at Nashville Life: http://www.chrch.es/ap9bd   GIVE  To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843   PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh   Follow Nashville Life Church: YouTube:    / @nashvillelifechurch    Instagram:  @nashvillelifechurch   Facebook:   @nashlifecc   Website: https://nashvillelifechurch.com/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iYaT0c

The Survivor Specialists: Phil and Alexa
Survivor 49 Episode 7 Analysis w/ James Jones - 50's Influence on 49 and Merge Breakdown

The Survivor Specialists: Phil and Alexa

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 84:42


The Survivor Specialists are digging deeper into episode 7 with Survivor alum James Jones. We're discussing the merge, fluid alliances, and how Survivor 50 impacted Survivor 49. Make sure to check out our Survivor 49 episode 7 recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7I-WXB0nwM Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #Survivor #Survivor49 #SurvivorCBS #SurvivorRecap

Outlast Podcast
Blood Will Be Drawn | Survivor S49E7 | Merge Chaos, Keys, and a Clutch Win

Outlast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 35:39


Frank and Shirley break down Survivor Season 49, Episode 7 as the tribes merge and the game resets. A frantic key scramble sets the tone, Sage cashes in a big advantage, Sophie wins a tough endurance immunity, and social dynamics flip as power players collide. We talk production tidbits from Jeff's podcast, the ethics of camp life moments, and how this vote sets up the sprint to Season 50.00:00 — Welcome, merge setup, why strong players suddenly look exposed00:42 — Who's actually playing: Sophie's edit, Sage vs Savannah confusion, early reads01:33 — Challenge format love: two-phase competitions and rare endurance twists02:10 — Nate's arc and classy exit, what his jury seat means02:26 — Shannon reactions, production realities, camp logistics from “On Fire”03:49 — “Bottoms Up” alliance forms: Steven, Joanne, Sage04:25 — Why the blue camp, sustainability notes, challenge field turfing05:50 — Idol information warfare: blaming Shannon for Rizzo's idol leak06:13 — Why Savannah is the next big target06:38 — Chest advantage drops, mass key scramble, behind-the-scenes camera chaos09:51 — Sage unlocks the chest and a huge challenge advantage10:04 — Merge sunrise, shifting pairs, and soft alliances11:49 — The chicken moment and how the audience reacts every season13:29 — Sage recruits Sophie and Joanne, locks on Savannah14:52 — Earn the merge meal: team lineups and the boulder course16:16 — Puzzle phrase trick, Alex's athletic leap, yellow team wins merge meal17:33 — Individual immunity on the beam: elimination order and Sophie's win for her mom18:52 — Jeff teases two Season 50 spots, who looks ready to seize it21:25 — Feast fallout, who's calm, who's plotting, and why timing matters22:03 — Mick's idol hunt, Savannah vs Mick footrace for the key, vote restored23:29 — Rizzo briefs Savannah, Sophie aims to break the trio, Stephen floated26:16 — Tribal talk, Rizzo flashes idol, votes land, Nate becomes first jurorSage's chest advantage was massive. Skipping phase one secured food and energy for the endurance round.Sophie's immunity win came on a genuinely nasty balance setup. It also gave quieter players room to change gears.The edit is spotlighting a few likely Season 50 figures, which compresses screen time for subtle operators.Idol intel is currency. Pinning the leak on Shannon keeps suspicion off Sage and keeps options open.Mick is a gamer. The head-to-head key lunge with Savannah and reclaiming her vote were pivotal for the merge math.Rizzo showing the idol without playing it protected Savannah enough for the plan to hold.Nate on the jury is big for Rizzo and Savannah. He clocked who flipped in seconds, which will shape Ponderosa talk.“You can't hide behind good players anymore.”“She's incredibly forgettable. It's not her fault. The editors did her wrong.”“Target the leader. Savannah runs the show.”“That's how you do it on Survivor.”“If you're getting to the end now, it won't be because you got carried.”Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastWhat do you think was the smartest move after the merge feast: flashing an idol, hunting one, or locking votes early? Send questions or hot takes for next week's mailbag and we'll feature a few on the show.Source: Episode transcript 7. Blood Will Be Drawn Apple Podcast tags: Survivor 49, Blood Will Be Drawn, Survivor recap, merge episode, reality TV analysis, Sophie immunity, Sage advantage, Rizzo idol, Savannah strategy, Outlast Podcast, Geek Freaks, Jeff ProbstTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener Questions

Skift
Driverless Rides, Debit Rewards, and Tripadvisor's Big Merge

Skift

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 4:19


From driverless rides at airports to a surprising debit-card comeback and a major consolidation at Tripadvisor, today's travel headlines cover innovation, reinvention, and strategy shifts shaping the industry. Sarah Dandashy breaks down Waymo's growing footprint in mobility, United's push to reach younger travelers, and Tripadvisor's move to merge with Viator amid investor pressure. Articles Referenced: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Self-Driving Cars' Hazy Travel Proposition Gets Clearer United Airlines to Launch Its Own Debit Card Tripadvisor and Viator to Merge Operations, Layoffs Imminent: Scoop Honorable Mention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Good Morning Hospitality, A Skift Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Honorable Mention: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AskAConcierge on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Skift LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SkiftNews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

WBEN Extras
Fr. Bryan Zielenieski, Vicar for the Renewal, on the Vatican overruling a plan to merge St. Bernadette with Sts. Peter and Paul

WBEN Extras

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 2:40


Fr. Bryan Zielenieski, Vicar for the Renewal, on the Vatican overruling a plan to merge St. Bernadette with Sts. Peter and Paul full 160 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:34:04 +0000 DhwyH9uNQEMJrrAmNcriyrI7NWmRTq22 news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Fr. Bryan Zielenieski, Vicar for the Renewal, on the Vatican overruling a plan to merge St. Bernadette with Sts. Peter and Paul Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News

Mads World
Urge to Merge: Tequila, Tuk Tuks, and Timeouts with Alex Ward

Mads World

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 44:13


I'm joined by stand-up and TV writer Alex Ward! We get into the perils of lesbian dating, Christian camp crushes, ghosting someone for being 6'6”, and the dark art of emotional manipulation (for love).We unpack chaotic first dates, surviving adult timeout at a Gold Coast pub, the lesbian Urge to Merge, and why every queer couple ends up dressing the same.Plus: Taylor Swift conspiracy theories, OF thirst follows, blobbification, and pretending to like Jesus just to get the girl.It's unhinged, confessional and cathartic, perfect for anyone who's ever ghosted out of guilt, fake-read Jordan Peterson for a crush, or been too gay for Saudi Arabia.#datingpodcast #lesbiantiktok #datingadvice

The Survivor Specialists: Phil and Alexa
Survivor 49 Episode 6 Analysis w/ Bruce Perreault - Tribe Swaps and the Upcoming Merge

The Survivor Specialists: Phil and Alexa

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 87:14


The Survivor Specialists are digging deeper into episode 6 with Survivor alum Bruce Perreault. We're discussing tribe swaps, Sage's gameplay, and the upcoming merge. Make sure to check out our Survivor 49 episode 6 recap here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4bfo9PMH0o Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/thespecialists #Survivor #Survivor49 #SurvivorCBS #SurvivorRecap 

Awaken Beauty Podcast
How to Channel Energy While Lying in Bed (the winds have turned)

Awaken Beauty Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 5:08


Embrace the Unknown. Here's the Real Path to Channeling. Here's something I want you to know right now: we've hit a turning point.The winds are shifting into brighter days. Yes, in human time—chronos time—the manifestation might take a little longer to reveal itself fully. But trust this: you are already a conduit for high-frequency energies.And you don't need some elaborate spiritual setup to access them.You can channel while lying in bed. You can channel while watching a sunset, standing near a tree, or simply noticing a flower. The gateway is presence, not performance.I'm inviting you into a short guided meditation today. Find whatever helps you relax and open up. Because right now, the energies being summoned are potent, and they're available to you.Someone Needs to Receive This—And THAT IS YOU. Many concerned souls are sharing this planet's revival right now by summoning them through prayer, intention, and hope.And someone needs to receive what's being called forth. Why not you?Here's what I've learned: the questions we ask direct our lives. We might as well benefit from living in these times, especially when so many around us feel disillusioned and disenfranchised.When you receive these energies, you can share them simply by offering presence with family and friends. By writing a book. By being in reverence through prayer.Now is the time to open your heart center. To live in the unknown so the old patterns can diffuse and your heart can birth what's ready to come through.We Are All Connected—And What You Receive Benefits EveryoneYou are connected through the collective consciousness of humanity on Earth. This isn't abstract spiritual theory. It's the truth of how energy moves.What you receive doesn't just benefit you. It ripples outward. It benefits everyone.So as you begin this meditation, ground yourself. Open your energetic heart. Prepare to connect with higher-frequency beings of love and light.Focus on activating your energy healing abilities. Deepen your connection to the frequencies of light.Notice the Love Inside Your BodyHere's where things get interesting: notice the love in your body versus looking for something outside of yourself.Often we don't even realize we're relying on outdated patterns or external validation to fuel us. We're running on autopilot, seeking approval, waiting for permission, or looking for someone else to tell us we're on the right path.True inner power and created space will uplift you in the coming days. They will sustain you on your journey.Unconditional self-love is at the heart of everything. It's what helps you hold space for others. It's what connects you to your purpose. It's what aligns you with the energies calling you forward.Each time you engage with this practice, you clear old patterns of self-doubt. You bring in frequencies that support compassion, acceptance, and inner peace.What This Meditation Will Do for YouThrough gentle relaxation and mindful breathing, you'll release tension and set a clear intention for your journey.You'll be guided to root deeply into the earth while opening your crown to receive pure, healing light from your higher self.This meditation will help you:* Move energy throughout your body — grounding your soul's light and opening your heart to receive and translate messages with clarity* Release fears or blocks around channeling — especially by clearing and balancing your throat chakra so your voice can carry what wants to come through* Clear your energetic pathways — using vocal toning to attune your body to the frequencies of the beings you wish to channel* Merge with high-frequency energies — allowing their loving messages to flow through you naturally and effortlesslyThe practice culminates in a beautiful merging. Then you'll be gently guided back to full presence in your body—grounded, centered, and honoring the wisdom you've received.A Safe and Nurturing SpaceThis meditation offers you a safe and nurturing space for deepening your spiritual connection and opening your channeling abilities.You don't need credentials. You don't need years of training. You don't need to prove yourself worthy.You simply need to show up, open your heart, and allow yourself to receive what's already waiting for you.The energies are here. The support is here. The transformation is here.All you need to do is say yes.All my love, and more channeled insights to come to support your connection to teh divine. PS: If you're seeking deeper guidance in moments of uncertainty….Step into

The Chris and Joe Show
Hour 2: Merge madness is fixed

The Chris and Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 34:00


An Arizona lawmaker has proposed a new idea to stop speeders. Chris and Joe talk about the need, why they support it and possible challenges of this new device. 

touch point podcast
TP459 – Marketing Maturity and the Future of Healthcare Growth

touch point podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 59:27


In this episode, hosts Chris Boyer and Reed Smith explore what it takes to build a future-ready marketing organization that connects intelligence to impact. They break down why the next phase is about velocity—turning insight into action—rather than visibility alone, and how maturity depends on integration, governance, and access to data. Then, Priyama Barua of Merge joins the conversation to discuss findings from her latest marketing maturity research. She shares how high-performing health systems operationalize insights, the gaps holding teams back, and what the next three to five years could look like as marketing evolves from a campaign function to a growth ecosystem. Key themes: Why speed of learning and action will define the next era of digital marketing How unified data, AI, and governance reshape marketing's role in growth The CMO as ecosystem integrator across brand, access, and operations Practical steps to move from campaign cycles to continuous learning Mentions from the Show: Marketing in healthcare: Improving the consumer experience Accenture Technology Vision 2024: “Human by Design” Technologies Will Reinvent Industries and Redefine Leaders by Supercharging Productivity and Creativity PriyamaBarua.com Priyama Barua on LinkedIn Merge Marketing Maturity Study: Results and Analysis Reed Smith on LinkedIn Chris Boyer on LinkedIn Chris Boyer website Chris Boyer on BlueSky Reed Smith on BlueSky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Product Momentum Podcast
175 / Seamless AI Integration: Challenges and Opportunities, with Shensi Ding

Product Momentum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 19:39


Shensi Ding is the CEO and co-founder of Merge, a unified API platform that helps companies connect existing apps and systems with AI. Integrating AI offers many benefits: enhancing performance, automating tasks, and improving decision-making. But as Shensi points out, it's not without looming challenges. Product leaders often wonder, Are my data and systems compatible … The post 175 / Seamless AI Integration: Challenges and Opportunities, with Shensi Ding appeared first on ITX Corp..

AlchemistX: Innovators Inside
The Subversive Go-to-Market: Why Legitimacy Beats Features

AlchemistX: Innovators Inside

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 38:44


Ian Bergman sits down with entrepreneur and author Alistair Croll, Founder of Fwd50 a to unpack ideas from his new book Just Evil Enough: The Subversive Marketing Handbook. They explore why product-market fit is no longer enough, how product-market-medium fit wins today, and why legitimacy—not features—decides who gets chosen in crowded markets.Croll shares a builder-friendly approach to go-to-market: crafting “zero-day” marketing moves, spotting weak signals, and exploiting asymmetries competitors can't or won't match. From Dropbox's built-in virality to IKEA's customer-assembled value chain and Taylor Swift's “Taylor's Version” legitimacy hack, Ian and Alistair map the playbook for standing out when anyone can “vibe-code” a product.You'll hear a timely framework for the era of a million tiny horses (niche winners), the shift from an attention economy to an outcome economy, and a clear ethical line—Don't Actually Be Evil—for running bold, subversive campaigns without crossing into fraud or harm.TakeawaysThink in mediums: Aim for product-market-medium fit; platforms have norms, mechanics, and governance you must design for.Compete on legitimacy: Make your offer incomparable so you're chosen, not just compared.Hunt weak signals: Look for early indicators that, if true, unlock outsized advantage.Exploit asymmetry: Build plays rivals can't respond to without breaking their own model.Disrupt the value chain: Merge, split, reorder, or reassign steps (à la IKEA, Talk) to create a new reason to choose you.Ship zero-day GTM: Treat distribution like product—engineer referral, incentives, and narrative into the build.Stay ethical: Subversive ≠ sinister. Set rules like “don't assume consent” and “don't commit fraud.”If this conversation sparks ideas, check out Just Evil Enough, and explore more resources at justevilenough.com. Subscribe and share with the innovation agitators on your team.For full show notes and resources visit: https://www.alchemistaccelerator.com/podcasts

Celestial Insights Podcast
186 | Biting the Hand that Feeds: Mercury in Sagittarius

Celestial Insights Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 32:12


Soul Healing
271. Scorpio Wants To Merge Souls, Not Swap Small Talk

Soul Healing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 36:26 Transcription Available


Send us a textThis week is a solo where I talk about the Scorpio season and how to work with the astrology. In this episode, I talk about:How to work with the seasonsScorpio seasonEsoteric astrology Scorpio soul lessonsUranus exalted in ScorpioAstrodesign SchoolInner Mother Collective 1:1 SessionsWhere you can find Rochelle:Mastery Monday NewsletterSubstackYouTube InstagramWebsiteYouTubeEmail: info@rochellechristiane.comIf you want to be a guest of the podcast please fill out this form. Support the showWhere you can find Rochelle:Instagram, TikTok, Website, YouTube Email: info@rochellechristiane.com

Crosswalk Colorado Springs
Preachers & Preaching with Pastor Dean Hawk, Rock Family Church and Merge Pastors

Crosswalk Colorado Springs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 40:00


You drive past Rock Family Church on Woodmen and Rangewood all the time. Meet Pastor Dean Hawk and hear about what God is doing! Rock Family Church epitomizes outreach in our community! Jeff and Pastor Dean also talk about his recent teaching series on the Holy Spirit and the Merge Network of pastors. www.rockfamilychurch.com and www.mergepastors.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Digital DJ Tips Podcast
Are Beatport & Beatsource about to merge?

The Digital DJ Tips Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 35:27


In this edition of our Inside Track podcast, we tackled the big question: is there finally one true DJ library coming that works across all DJ software and hardware? With AlphaTheta's recent OneLibrary launch, we're getting closer, but there's still some way to go before the dream becomes reality.Next, we explored whether headphones and speakers are no longer enough on their own. With new digital correction devices, plugins, and circuitry emerging everywhere, simply plugging your gear straight in is starting to look a bit old-fashioned. But as a DJ or producer, do you really need all this correction tech to hear your music properly?Finally, we discussed whether DJing just got the streaming service to beat them all. With the apparent imminent merger of Beatport and Beatsource, serious DJs could have a fantastic new resource for streaming music that beats Spotify, Apple Music, and the rest hands down.As ever, this was a really fun discussion, made more so by our wonderful live student audience here at Digital DJ Tips, who joined us for the recording. Thank you to them, thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy the show.If you enjoy this podcast and you can, please do give us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. It really does make a difference.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:15 Episode overview01:41 Is one true DJ library for all DJ software & hardware coming?10:45 When did headphones and speakers stop being enough?23:36 Did DJing just get a streaming service to beat them all? Want to get your question answered on an episode of this podcast? Digital DJ Tips course owners get to ask questions in their student-only group. Your first step to getting involved is to buy a DJ course, so come and join our community at https://www.digitaldjtips.com.

T-Minus Space Daily
Mind the blind spots.

T-Minus Space Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 18:00


Vantor, formerly Maxar Intelligence, has been awarded a contract to support the US Space Force (USSF) in tracking high-interest objects that pass through "blind spots" in space. Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Texas A&M University have secured a $1 million grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for cislunar tracking. The European Space Agency (ESA) is adding a new numerical health index to its yearly Space Environment Report, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Torsten Kriening from SpaceWatch.Global brings us the latest from the Secure World Foundation's 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris. Selected Reading Vantor Awarded Space Force SDA Contract for Tracking of Space Objects RPI Awarded Air Force Grant to Monitor Growing Traffic Between Earth and Moon- News Sounding the alarm: ESA introduces space environment ‘health index' It wasn't space debris that struck a United Airlines plane—it was a weather balloon - Ars Technica Lynk and Omnispace Announce Plans to Merge to Deliver Next-Generation Global Direct-to-Device (D2D) Connectivity NASA stacks Artemis 2 moon mission's Orion capsule atop SLS rocket ahead of 2026 launch- Space Eutelsat Communications: First Quarter 2025-26 Revenues Coming Soon: ESA Student Internships 2026 ispace Secures Toyota's Support for Next-Generation Small-Sized Rover Development Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Privileged Twinks: A Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Podcast
New merge, same results (Survivor S49E04 Recap)

Privileged Twinks: A Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 46:13


Well we finally get a pre-merge merge and unfortunately, the way the teams land, it's the core four all over again. Alex and Sophi are split up, meaning inevitably one of them will be going to tribal tonight. The OG tribes stay strong... for now.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your Survivor and reality tv friends and follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@taglinetwinks⁠⁠

Crazy Wisdom
Episode #496: Bitcoin After the Hype: A Conversation with Paul Sztorc on What's Real

Crazy Wisdom

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 75:20


In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop speaks with Paul Sztorc, CEO of Layer2 Labs, about Bitcoin's evolution, the limitations of the Lightning Network, and how his ideas for drivechains and merge-mined sidechains could transform scalability and privacy on the Bitcoin network. They cover everything from Zcash's zero-knowledge proofs and “moon math” to the block size wars, sound money, and the economic realities behind crypto hype cycles. Paul also explains his projects like Zside and Thunder, which aim to bring features like Zcash-style privacy and high-speed transactions to Bitcoin. Listeners can try Layer2 Labs' software or learn more at layer2labs.com/download.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Stewart Alsop opens with Paul Sztorc from Layer2 Labs, discussing the connection between Bitcoin and Zcash and how privacy could be added through zero-knowledge proofs.05:00 Paul critiques early Layer 2s like Rootstock and Lightning, calling many “not real” or custodial, and compares the current scene to the .com bubble.10:00 They explore media hype, Silicon Valley culture, and crypto's cycles of optimism and collapse, mentioning Theranos, FTX, and fake-it-till-you-make-it culture.15:00 Conversation shifts to sound money, government spending, and how Bitcoin could improve fiscal responsibility, referencing Milton Friedman's ideas.20:00 Paul questions Bitcoin treasury companies like MicroStrategy, explaining flawed incentives and better direct ownership logic.25:00 They move into geopolitics and The Sovereign Individual, discussing borders, state control, and the future of digital sovereignty.30:00 Paul explains zero-knowledge proofs, Zcash's “moon math,” and the evolution from sapling to Halo 2 for better privacy.35:00 The topic turns to drivechains, BIP300, and Layer2 Labs' projects like Zside and Thunder, built for real Bitcoin scalability.40:00 Paul explains why Lightning fails, liquidity limits, and why true scaling requires optional L2s with large block capacity.45:00 They discuss the block size war, merge mining, and how miners and nodes interact in Bitcoin's structure.50:00 Paul breaks down the Merkle tree, block headers, and SHA-256 puzzles miners race to solve for proof-of-work.55:00 The episode closes with how L1–L2 coordination works, the mechanics of slow withdrawals, and secondary markets in drivechains.Key InsightsBitcoin's privacy gap and Zcash's influence: Paul Sztorc begins by explaining how Bitcoin lacks true privacy since senders, receivers, and amounts are visible on-chain. He describes Zcash as a model for achieving anonymity through zero-knowledge proofs and explains how Layer2 Labs aims to bring that same level of privacy to Bitcoin without introducing a new altcoin or token.The failure of current Layer 2 solutions: Paul argues that existing Bitcoin Layer 2s like Lightning and Rootstock are flawed—either custodial, inefficient, or deceptive. He compares today's crypto landscape to the dot-com bubble, full of overhyped projects and scams that will collapse before the genuine solutions survive.Sound money and political accountability: The discussion expands beyond technology to economics, as Paul highlights how unsustainable government debt and spending distort incentives. He believes Bitcoin could restore discipline to fiscal systems by forcing real accounting and limiting the political capacity to inflate or borrow endlessly.Corporate Bitcoin strategies are often misguided: Paul criticizes companies like MicroStrategy for treating Bitcoin as a speculative treasury asset instead of using it for real utility. He argues that investors should just buy Bitcoin directly rather than buy shares in companies that hold it, since intermediaries introduce unnecessary risk, fees, and opacity.Drivechains as Bitcoin's missing scalability link: Sztorc presents drivechains, outlined in his proposal BIP300, as the practical way to scale Bitcoin. Drivechains allow multiple Layer 2s to exist simultaneously, each optimized for specific features like privacy, larger blocks, or smart contracts, all while using the same 21 million BTC.Lightning Network's structural limitations: Paul dismantles Lightning's core assumptions, pointing out that it cannot scale globally because each channel requires on-chain transactions and constant liquidity maintenance. He calls Lightning a “Theranos of Bitcoin,” arguing that it distracts the community from genuine, scalable innovation.Merge mining and the path to Bitcoin's future: The episode concludes with Paul describing merge mining as the mechanism that unites L1 and L2 securely, letting miners earn more revenue without extra work. He envisions a Bitcoin ecosystem where optional, diverse L2s provide privacy, speed, and flexibility—anchored by a lean, reliable L1 base.

Filled with His Love
(5.27) When Gratitude and Love Merge

Filled with His Love

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 10:51


Send us a textGratitude and love are intertwined in a unique and powerful way. The more we feel love, the more gratitude swells within us, and the more gratitude swells, the more we want to act in ways that demonstrate the love we feel for the one who shows love to us. This applies to human to human love and to divine love as well. __________________________Do you have questions or comments?Please contact me: rtosguthorpe@gmail.comWant more info about my books and talks?Go to my website: https://www.russelltosguthorpe.com/Want to order a book? Just go to Amazon and type in Russell T. Osguthorpe Want to access my YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@russellt.osguthorpe497Want know more about the music on this podcast? We are blessed to have M. Diego Gonzalez as a regular contributor of songs he has arranged, performed, and recorded especially for this podcast. My wife and I became acquainted with Diego when he was serving a as missionary in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission. We were so impressed with his talent, we asked if he would compose and perform songs for Filled With His Love. He thankfully agreed. Hope you enjoy his work!Want to boost your mood and make someone's day?Go to the App store on your iPhone, and download the app—Boonto.Want a good introduction to my book? Morgan Jones Pearson interviewed me on the All-In Podcast, and it was one of the top 10 episodes of 2022. Here's the link:https://www.ldsliving.com/2022-in-review-top-10-all-in-podcast-episod...

The Bike Shed
477: Change Management

The Bike Shed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 44:25


Time to plan an upgrade as Joël and Aji talk about the hurdles involved with various change management in their projects. The pair lay out some different approaches to protecting your data when planning a migration, the risks of code and data changes, the elements that will and won't be affect in the process, and Joël gives his experience on a tough migration project and what he learnt from it. — If you've not used Merge before you can learn more about it here (https://api.rubyonrails.org/v8.0.2.1/classes/ActiveRecord/SpawnMethods.html#method-i-merge). Thanks to our sponsors for this episode Judoscale - Autoscale the Right Way (https://judoscale.com/bikeshed) (check the link for your free gift!), and Scout Monitoring (https://www.scoutapm.com/). Your hosts for this episode have been thoughtbot's own Joël Quenneville (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-quenneville-96b18b58/) and Aji Slater (https://www.linkedin.com/in/doodlingdev/) If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page (https://github.com/sponsors/thoughtbot), or check out our website (https://bikeshed.thoughtbot.com). Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@bikeshed.fm This has been a thoughtbot (https://thoughtbot.com/) podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtbot/streams) - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/) - Mastodon (https://thoughtbot.social/@thoughtbot) - BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/thoughtbot.com) © 2025 thoughtbot, inc.

DGTL Voices with Ed Marx
The Journey of a Tech CEO (ft Stephanie Trunzo)

DGTL Voices with Ed Marx

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 31:23


On this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed interviews Stephanie Trunzo, CEO of Merge, discussing her personal background, and the journey that led her into the tech and healthcare industries. They explore themes of women's leadership, the importance of setting the table for equality, and the need for actionable change in corporate environments. Stephanie shares insights on navigating the healthcare landscape, the significance of education and empowerment for the next generation, and her personal strategies for recharging and maintaining a fresh perspective. The conversation concludes with a message of optimism for the future of healthcare and leadership.

Deck The Hallmark
BONUS: Making the Merge - Season Premiere

Deck The Hallmark

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 81:56


Occasionally, we like to spotlight other Bramble Jam Podcasts here on the Deck the Hallmark feed that we think you'll enjoy. Today, we're sharing the season premiere of Making the Merge!Making the Merge is a fun show co-hosted by our very own Bran, where they break down the latest episode of Survivor and chat about the teams they've drafted.Season 49 of Survivor just kicked off, so watch along and come prepared to party!Be sure to subscribe to Making the Merge to keep up all season long!