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Welcome back to The Midpoint, the podcast where we pause halfway through life's journey to reflect on the moments that change us. Today's guest is Olivia Jackson, an elite stuntwoman who has worked on some of the world's biggest films. In 2016, Olivia was involved in a serious on-set accident that resulted in the loss of her arm, bringing her career and life to a sudden halt. What followed became a powerful midpoint—one of recovery, resilience, and redefining who she is beyond the work she once knew. Today, we're pleased to share her story and learn how her incredible resilience has ensured that her life is as fulfilled as before. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shaughan McGuigan and Craig G Telfer don their tuxedos and fineries to present you with the 2025/26 Lower-League Season Midpoint Awards Show! The pair celebrate the very best (and the very worst) from the lower leagues so far this season. Who's been the Player of the Year (so far)? Who's been the Flop of the Season (so far)? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Midpoint, we're joined by Dr Oscar Duke — GP, medical broadcaster and host of the acclaimed health podcast Bedside Manners (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bedside-manners/id1814813738) — for an open and informative conversation. Drawing on his own experiences and the many medical questions sent in by listeners, Dr Oscar breaks down complex health topics with clarity. The discussion includes an in-depth look at GLP medications — what they are, how they work, and the science behind their increasing use — alongside thoughtful questions from the Midpoint audience. Whether you're curious about the evidence, the risks and benefits, or how these treatments fit into broader healthcare conversations, Oscar's expertise brings insight and context. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Buchempfehlungen sind eine Unmöglichkeit und zu unterlassen! Es gibt 170 Millionen Buchtitel, aktuell, und jedes Jahr kommen 2,2 Millionen hinzu. Es gibt 8,3 Milliarden Menschen auf der Welt und jeder ist dem anderen fremd. Wie kann man da auf die Idee kommen, jemand könne jemandem anderen halbwegs kompetent sagen, was er als nächstes lesen solle? Jeder weiß das und alle ignorieren es.Spätkapitalistischen Wirtschaftsunternehmen verzeiht man das Generve noch, ihr einziger Existenzgrund ist, Dir S**t zu verkaufen. Literaturnewsletter und -podcasts sind da schon grenzwertiger, wie viel Sendungsbewusstsein ist zu viel Sendungsbewusstsein? Jedes. Immerhin ist das Abonnement freiwillig. Aber Freunde sollten es besser wissen. Und dennoch empfiehlt unser ehemaliger Rezensent für das Studio B, Heiko Schramm, mir unerschrocken immer wieder Bücher, die sicher hervorragend, nützlich und vergnüglich sind, wenn man, sagen wir, vorhat, einen mittelgroßen Karibikstaat geheimdienstlich zu unterwandern oder, sicher auch nützlich zu wissen, als Außenminister der Vereinigten Staaten 3-Letter-Word-Agencies gegeneinander ausspielen möchte. Kurz, ich bin begeistert, es wärmt mir das Herz, dass mir zugetraut wird, den Nahostfriedensprozess entscheidend voranzubringen, aber mir fehlt einfach die Zeit, mich in die oft kiloschweren Werke einzuarbeiten; der Mord an JFK bleibt vorerst ungeklärt.Entsprechend erfreut und reserviert war ich, als Mr. Schramm mir vor meiner Exkursion nach Japan zwei Bücher auf die Leseliste setzte, die ich bitte in Asien beginnen möge. Kein “vielleicht”, kein “wenn es passt”, es war eine Anweisung, der ich besser Folge leiste. Immerhin waren die Titel japanisch, die Autoren bekannt:“Shibumi” von Trevanian (Das Pseudonym von Rodney William Whitaker, einem Mid-Century Bestsellerautor)und“Satori” von Don Winslow, genau dem, der Untertitel lautet “A Novel based on Trevanian's Shibumi” - interessant.“Shibumi” fängt spektakulär an. Heftig überzeichnetes CIA-Personal - der Veteran, Zigarre im Mundwinkel; der intrigierende Chef mit seinem an seinen Rockzipfeln hängenden Assistent, jedes Wort mitschreibend - werten eine “Aktion” aus. Auf einem Flughafen in Rom gab es eine Schießerei und wir verstehen die Worte, aber nicht wirklich den Zusammenhang - Geheimdienste halt. Zunächst werden zwei Israelis erschossen, dann die Schützen, die Japaner sind (?) aber irgendwie für die PLO arbeiten und dann doch für die CIA und wiederum von derselben erledigt werden, inklusive zwei, drei italienischen Kindern und Opas. Krass. Was geht ab?!Unklar. Was nicht an der Beschreibung liegt. Die ist brillant, vorstellbar, actionorientiert und trotz des vielen Blutes irgendwie fast “leicht”. Wir sehen das ganze aus den Augen der beteiligten Agenten, die das wiederum auf einem richtigen Zelluloidfilm sehen, aufgenommen von CIA-Agenten speziell für das Debriefing. Das gibt uns einen ersten Hinweis auf die Ära, in der wir uns befinden. Da ich wie immer komplett ahnungslos ins Buch gegangen bin, ist für mich noch unklar, wann es geschrieben wurde. Der erste Hinweis sind die sehr “Achtziger”-Meinungen des Veteranen-Agenten hinsichtlich des ihm zugeteilten Wingman. Dieser ist der Sohn eines Palästinenserführers, er wird im gesamten Buch als “Ziegenhüter” beschrieben werden. Das geht heute natürlich nicht mehr. Nicht weil heutzutage Rassismus gecancelt ist, sondern weil ein solch offensichtlicher Sarkasmus heute nicht mehr funktioniert. Entgegen der allgemeinen Annahme ist die Ursache aber nicht, dass wir jetzt alle supersensibel sind oder gar woke, sondern weil spätestens seit 9/11 antimuslimischer Rassismus hoffähig geworden ist und als Reaktion darauf ein solcher Sarkasmus gekennzeichnet werden muss, in rot, plus Warnung auf dem Cover und Herausgabe des Buches an Deutsche Linke nur gegen Ausweis. Trevanian, als Meister der Ironie, ist dankbarerweise in 2005 gestorben und musste den ganzen Quatsch nicht mehr miterleben, wir, als Leserinnen eines Buches aus 1981, müssen uns erst wieder einarbeiten. Die Ironie ist nicht nur an der offensichtlich übertriebenen Wortwahl zu erkennen, Trevanian legt seinem weltgewandten und weit rumgekommenen Haupthelden starke Thesen zu allen möglichen internationalen Akteuren in den Mund, jeder bekommt sein Fett weg.Bis der Japanschwerpunkt, wegen dessem mir das Buch ins Handgepäck beordert wurde, ins Spiel kommt, vergehen ein paar Seiten und zwar bis unser Protagonist, Mr. Hel (ein L) eingeführt wird. Das traf sich, kam doch auch ich erst recht spät in Japan zum Lesen und so koinzidierte die Jugend von Mr. Hel, als Sohn einer Russin und eines Deutschen, aufwachsend im Japan der späten 2. Weltkriegsjahre (mit den bekannten verheerenden Auswirkungen) mit meiner Reise durch die Stätten ebendieser Geschichte, kulminierend mit einem Besuch des Friedensmuseums in Hiroshima just zu dem Zeitpunkt, als im Buch die erste Liebe von Mr. Hel dahin zu ihren Eltern zurückkehrt, Anfang August 1945. Das wirkt.Beschrieben wird im Roman, seltsam schwebend zwischen Action und Betrachtung, die Suche eines weißen, kulturellen Japaners nach Shibumi. Shibumi ist eines dieser klassischen unübersetzbaren japanischen Worte, die darauf hinauslaufen, dass Du am Ende vor deinem Steingarten im Regen sitzt und meditierst.Bis er diesen Zustand findet, muss Nicolai Hel irgendwie Geld verdienen und, ausgebildet in exotischen Kampfkünsten, dem Brettspiel Go und gesegnet mit einer (minderen) Superpower, beschließt er, Terroristen zu jagen. Das macht er gegen Geld, aber, wenn es ihm in die Moral passt, auch Pro Bono. Dass er dabei einer erklecklichen Zahl von Akteuren auf die Füße tritt, kommt mit dem Terrain und, wie er selbst bemerkt, hat er eine Menge negatives Karma angehäuft. Zum Killen braucht es neben Geschick auch Glück und das hält nicht ewig, weshalb Nico mit fünfzig im Ruhestand ist und ein altes Schloss im Baskenland renovierend um einen japanischen Garten erweitert, was man so macht, als Auftragsmörder a.D. Aber natürlich ist das nicht das Ende des Romans, womit die Spoiler enden.Das alles ist genauso leicht geschrieben wie hier rezensiert, hier wird nicht viel ernst genommen und die Story eher zum Anlass, das ganze Geheimdienstgewerbe samt ihrer staatlichen Auftraggeber zu kommentieren, auszulachen, zu kritisieren und dass da niemand lebend rauskommt, dafür ist Rodney William Whitaker aka Trevanian bekannt. Man amüsiert sich köstlich, es erinnert, nicht nur wegen der epikuräischen Einschübe, an Simmels “Es muss nicht immer Kaviar sein” und im Stil ein bisschen an die “Neal Carey”-Serie von Don Winslow, die, na was für ein Zufall, zur selben Zeit rauskam. Deren Markenzeichen waren eingeschobene dutzendseitenlange Essays zu eher obskuren Themen (Chinesische Geschichte, Punks in London). Das macht Trevanian auch gern, hier in “Shibumi” ist es das Höhlenklettern, im Englischen so schön “Spelunking” genannt, dass bis zum letzten Seilknoten beschrieben wird. Trevanian schafft es dann gerade noch, den Essay zum Thema mit einem späten Plotpoint sinnvoll zu machen, aber selbst ohne dieses Kunststück ist dieser Stil ein sehr angenehmer Throwback in eine Zeit vor den formalistischen Serientrillern des industriellen Whodunnitzeitalters: alle Bücher 360 Seiten lang und genau bei 180 Seiten muss der Midpoint, die entscheidende Wendung, passiert sein. In “Shibumi” philosophiert der Autor zu dem Zeitpunkt noch gelassen über die Herkunft der Baskischen Sprache und wir freuen uns über die Unberechenbarkeit der Be- und Entschleunigung. Es ist alles ein bisschen japanisch. Ach né.Gleichzeitig ist es ein interessanter Blick in das Mindset der Achtzigerjahre und abgesehen von der nicht vorhandenen Scheu, Araber, Briten, Amis und alle anderen Drumrum ein bisschen aufs Klischéeis zu führen, ist es durchaus frappierend, wie viele der Aussagen zum Zustand der Politik hellseherisch wirken, bis man merkt, dass man das verkehrtherum sieht - ja, die Politik war schon immer korrupt, lange bevor Techbros dem Präsidenten einen Goldenen Ballsaal bauten, weil der so gut nach ihrer Pfeife tanzen kann.Ich sag: “Danke, Heiko, Top Treffer, Spitzenbuch!” und somit auch Nichtjapanreisenden empfohlen.Das sah um 2011 herum auch der große Don Winslow so. Irgendwann zwischen den brillanten beiden “Savages” Büchern (damals besprochen von Irmgard Lumpini) meinte old Don noch ein Buch einschieben zu müssen, das man heute gemeinhin als Fanfic definiert. Er schreibt in “Satori” die Geschichte von Nicholai Hel weiter, oder genauer, er füllt die Lücken in der Biografie, wie wir sie in “Shibumi” lasen. Und das macht zunächst durchaus Sinn, der Autor des Originals ist lange tot und die erfundene Figur damit verdammt zu einem einzigen Auftritt, was liegt näher als ihm einen weiteren zu geben, und warum nicht von Don Winslow, der, siehe oben, seine schriftstellerische Karriere in ähnlichem Stil begann.Leider/zum Glück, je nach Perspektive, hat sich Don Winslow stilistisch weiterentwickelt. Dramaturgisch sind seine Romane deutlich komplexer aber auch zielstrebiger geworden - etwas, was man von “Shibumi” nicht wirklich behaupten kann. Entsprechend groß ist der Bruch, wenn man “Satori” direkt im Anschluss liest. Wo Trevanian sich Zeit nimmt für einen Ausflug in Kommentare zur Weltpolitik oder die gefährliche Welt des Spelunking, füllt Don Winslow die Lücken im Lebenslauf des Nicolai Hel auf und es ist, sorry, “Malen nach Zahlen”. Wo Trevanian uns in Hel's Lebensgeschichte mit albernem Nonsens unterhält, zum Beispiel der Story, wie Hel zum “Lover der Stufe IV” wurde, inklusive der Beschreibung, was Stufe I bis III sind und wie man diese Skills als Waffe einsetzen kann - und ich muss nicht erklären, dass das alles lustiger Blödsinn ist - langweilt uns Don Winslow mit einer peinlichen Sexszene, die wohl in die Vita von Nico Hel passt, aber leider komplett das Sujet des Originalromans “intelligente Spionagekomödie” verfehlt. Das liegt natürlich daran, dass Don Winslow seit der Neal Carey Reihe ein brillanter Schriftsteller und Storyteller geworden ist, dabei aber an Humor eingebüßt hat. In seinen Spätwerken fallen mir ein paar Szenen mit Sean Callan und Stevie O'Leary, den Teenager-Gangstern aus Hell's Kitchen in “Tage der Toten” ein, die ein bisschen Slapstick machten, bis alles in ernsthaft blutigen Massakern versank und damit war Schluss mit Lustig.Genauso geht Don Winslow auch an “Shibumi” heran und das ist dann halt ziemlich langweilig, Fanfic halt, und ich bin nach einem Viertel im Buch ernsthaft gelangweilt und kann das alles nicht empfehlen.Dafür, wie gesagt, umso mehr Trevanians Original “Shibumi”, denn was wäre die Welt ohne Buchempfehlungen?! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lobundverriss.substack.com

In her episode of The Midpoint, Lara Lewington cuts through the hype and fear around artificial intelligence, translating complex ideas into a language we can all understand. With her trademark warmth and curiosity, she explains what AI really is (and isn't), why it's developing so fast, and which parts actually matter to our daily lives. Rather than focusing on worst-case scenarios, Lara highlights the very real positives—from improving healthcare and saving time at work to making technology more accessible and inclusive. The result is a reassuring, empowering conversation that leaves listeners better informed, less intimidated, and optimistic about how AI can work for us, not against us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome back to The Midpoint — the show where we explore the twists, turns, and transformations that happen halfway through life and career. Today, Gabby is joined by someone who embodies the power of reinvention and purpose-driven work: Jess Butcher.Jess is a renowned tech entrepreneur, advisor, and co-founder of multiple ventures, known for her thoughtful perspectives on digital wellbeing, leadership, and building businesses with impact. In this episode, we dive into her journey, the lessons she's learned along the way, and the mindset that keeps her moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week on The Midpoint, we're joined by Sian Sutherland, the multi-award-winning entrepreneur behind A Plastic Planet, PlasticFree, and the Plastic Health Council. Sian is a driving force in rethinking our global relationship with plastic, working with industry, governments, and the UN to create solutions that protect both human and planetary health.Her work spans from launching the world's first plastic-free solutions platform at the WEF to supporting mental health research at Imperial and helping regenerate land through Roots of Peace.It's a big-picture, brilliantly hopeful conversation — let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Entrepreneur John Vincent, co-founder of LEON, joins The Midpoint for an uplifting conversation about the ideas and projects currently driving his creativity. He talks openly about the energy and purpose behind his work, the lessons midlife has sharpened, and what ultimately led him back to the brand he helped create. A thoughtful, energising episode about values, reinvention and staying connected to what you feel is important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode Description Ever feel like you're stuck on repeat? I'm celebrating my birthday today and starting a new nine-year life cycle. Yeah, you read that right. About 25 years ago, a spiritual pastor taught me something that changed how I see patterns in my life. It's a nine-year cycle that repeats over and over. Once I learned it, I started seeing it everywhere. Not just in my life, but in every coaching client I've shared it with. Each year has its own energy and purpose. And knowing where you are in the cycle? That changes everything about how you approach your next move. Featured Story It's my birthday today and I'm in year three of my cycle. That means the resources I need are arriving. I've spent the last two years looking around, deciding I wanted to do things differently with the show. New theme music, new direction, all of it. And now? Everything I need is showing up. I'm excited. I want to go. But I've learned to trust the pattern because I've seen it work at least two and a half times in my life. This isn't woo-woo wishful thinking. It's practical wisdom wrapped in a spiritual truth. The kind that makes successful people like you take notice and say, "Wait, that actually makes sense." Important Points Life operates in repeatable nine-year cycles that start with seeking and end with clearing space for what's next. Each year serves a specific purpose from decision-making to intense focus to letting go of what no longer serves you. Understanding where you are in your cycle removes confusion and gives you permission to change everything when the time is right. Memorable Quotes "Stand your butt up. Just stand up and then take a step in the direction you want to go and just keep going until you get it." "I'm not the most woo-woo guy on the planet, but I got some woo-woo in me. I'm a very practical guy." "If you're asking for new and you haven't cleaned up your mess first, you're just going to get more mess." Scott's Three-Step Approach Identify where you are in your nine-year cycle by looking at what's naturally happening in your life right now. Stop fighting the patterns and work with them instead of wondering why things feel off or perfectly aligned. Use each year's energy intentionally whether you're deciding, building, intensifying, or clearing space for what's next. Chapter Notes 0:32 - World's simplest success recipe revealed 1:12 - Meeting Louis Gates changed everything for me 2:24 - Nine-year life cycles explained year by year 4:12 - Year three arrival: resources stack up fast 5:18 - Midpoint re-evaluation: keep what works only 6:27 - Years seven through nine: preparing for reset 7:50 - Complete cycle recap you can apply today Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: motivationtomove.com YouTube: youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: @heyscottsmith Facebook Page: facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: Join the Daily Boost Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carter Ames joins me to talk about the 2025 NFL Season at its midpoint! Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Midpoint. Today, Gabby is joined by someone who embodies curiosity, resilience, and creative reinvention: Kat Wong.In this midpoint episode, Kat helps us reflect on where we've been and where we're heading next. Whether she's unpacking personal turning points, sharing stories from behind the scenes, or offering insights that challenge the way we think, Kat brings an energy that pushes the conversation forward.Kat has kindly offered a special discount for one year's membership to Oh Yeah for Midpoint listeners. Use the discount code MIDPOINTOY for 30% discount for a full one-year plan, applicable on all payment plans. Valid until December 31st 2025.So settle in as we take stock, look ahead, and explore what it really means to grow through the middle of the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pe 13 noiembrie, în Control Club, ORKID marchează o dublă lansare: noul single „Urlă ca marea” și relansarea platformei independente de muzică alternativă Stray Lights 2.0, printr-un concert special alături de Rotko. Evenimentul va continua bilunar aducând pe scena Control un nou val de trupe indie și alternative din România. Vorbim cu Vlad Ilicevici, membru al trupei Orkid și inițiator al proiectului Stray Lights + Victor Dădăciu de la Cardinal, parte din proiectul Stray Lights. Stray Lights este o comunitate care reunește unele dintre cele mai relevante formații românești de muzică alternativă, printre care Cardinal, Orkid, D.E.N.I.S, Kadjavsi, Zammorian, Second Wave, Baby Elvis, Gunshee, PLANT, Valerinne, Methadone Skies, Faunlet, Getchoo, Brainwasher, Coridor Apartament, Astro Générale, Taxawall, Asincron, Mock Surprise, Midpoint, Air Lines, Black Water, Jahmolxes, Church of Cthulhu, Bluebell Creeper și Rotko. Platforma funcționează ca o rețea informală de sprijin și colaborare, care își propune să ofere vizibilitate, context și solidaritate trupelor independente, într-un peisaj muzical aflat mereu în tranziție.  „Stray Lights 2.0 este o necesitate. O formă de coagulare, colaborare și într-ajutorare între cât mai multe dintre trupele care fac muzică alternativă, neanacronică și relevantă din România. Majoritatea acestor trupe sunt ignorate și multe dispar după un an sau doi. Nu există un plan real de susținere și evoluție pentru această formă de manifestare creativă atât de necesară. Stray Lights nu e o agenție de booking, un label sau o casă de producție — e un mic grup de oameni care încearcă să se ajute între ei, fiecare cum poate. Și, dincolo de asta, e o bucurie să fim împreună, să povestim, să bem o bere și, din când în când, să mai punem o cântare.” - Vlad Ilicevici, membru Orkid și inițiator al Stray Lights. ORKID, trioul din București format din Vlad Ilicevici (chitare, synthuri, voce), Radu Pop (percuție, synthuri) și Mihnea Dumitrescu (bass), își definește stilul ca angry shoegaze/post-traumatic blues, un amestec intens de emoție și distorsiune. Cu influențe de la punk și garage la post-metal, indie și blues, Orkid a lansat până acum cinci albume de studio: Standing Still in the Dark (2016), Suruaika (2018), Deraiat (2020), In the Light We Are Safe (2022) și Noi contra Noi (2023), ultimele trei produse de Adrian Despot și Sorin „Pupe” Tănase.  Noul single, „Urlă ca marea”, marchează reluarea colaborării cu Andrei Robin Proca (Robin and the Backstabbers), producătorul primului lor album. Piesa aduce un sound nou, minimalist și contondent, care surprinde tensiunea unei emoții reprimate, izbucnind cu forța unei furtuni – brută, intensă, devastatoare, iar videoclipul are ca punct de pornire un live drawing al artistului vizual Pisica Pătrată.  Concertul de pe 13 noiembrie îl are ca invitat pe Victor Dădaciu basist și solist al trupei Cardinal. Din Cluj-Napoca vine ROTKO, un proiect de art-rock, alternativ și electronică fondat în 2025, care combină synthuri modulare, drum machine-uri și chitară cu distors pentru a crea o atmosferă melancolică și introspectivă. ROTKO aduce în scena locală o estetică modernă și un sound cinematic, aflat la granița dintre real și vis.

"I've got a lot of problems with you people..." This will be just one of the subjects that will be discussed on the Scho Bro Show, the brotherly love entry of the Steel Curtain Network's family of podcasts. On this show, Dave and Big Bro Scho break down all things Steelers, still talk stats, and also answer questions from fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Midpoint, Gabby Logan is joined by West End star Ben Forster — the actor and singer who shot to fame after winning ITV's Superstar and taking on the iconic role of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Ben opens up about his incredible journey from Sunderland schoolboy to leading man on the London stage, sharing the highs, the challenges, and what he's learned along the way. Beyond the spotlight, Ben reveals his latest passion project — the painstaking renovation of a Georgian mansion — and how it's helping him find balance and creativity in a very different kind of performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tubi Review "Popeye The Slayerman" + NFL Award Winners at Midpoint in the SeasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Joe and Roberto start out with a great trivia question regarding goal scoring before your 18th birthday in the UCL (4:10). From there, we look at the Champions League as they hit the half way point of the group stage, and discuss the highs and lows so far (5:20). From there, we turn our focus to the International Window as the US Men's National Team give their selection for their upcoming friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay (25:15). We close with Match of the Week and the trivia answer (38:10). We are off next week ,and return the weekend of the 22nd.

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Bobby & Tom chat about the halfway marker through the Eagles/NFL season, ideas for the Phillies off-season, & a bit on the Sixers & Flyers.#podcast #FlyEaglesFly #Phillies #Flyers #Sixers #SJAS

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For the Sake of His Name Midpoint Series (Part 5)Throughout Scripture, God's people have united in faith to accomplish what He's called them to do, trusting His direction and provision. Hebrews 11 reminds us to follow their example by running the race of faith with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus who is both our model and our strength.Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-12:2Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on November 2, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

10.29.25, Eric Edholm from the NFL joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down and analyze the current league landscape after 8 weeks of football.

10.29.25 Hour 2, Eric Edholm from the NFL joins the Kevin Sheehan Show to break down and analyze the current league landscape after 8 weeks of football. Mark Zuckerman from MASN joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss the World Series games between the Dodgers and Blue Jays.

For this episode of The Midpoint, Gabby is joined by Claire Davies — a former speechwriter and British diplomat whose career has taken her from East Anglia to London, Singapore, Madrid and Cairo. These days, Claire has swapped diplomatic briefings for bike routes, and now calls Hampshire home.Since leaving the Foreign Office in 2022, she's been dividing her time between writing and cycling — and often combining the two by blogging about her incredible solo cycle tours. Claire is currently on a mission to ride across everyEuropean country from end to end. Since 2023, she's already pedalled the length of France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, Ireland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland — mostly on her own!Her book, Braver Than You Think: Cycling to Self-Discovery, from Land's End to John O'Groats, tells the story of the ride that started it all — a journey she began with little preparation, no support crew, and one big question: Are you braver than you think? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WMNF and Public Radio stations all around the United States celebrated Public Radio Music Day. Listen to MidPoint's roundtable discussion with WMNFs Randi Zimmerman, Ybor City venue Crowbar's Tom DeGeorge and one-time pirate radio operator, Kelly Benjamin.

For the Sake of His Name Midpoint Series (Part 4)Faith produces courage—the strength to trust God and obey Him even when it's costly, countercultural, or dangerous. True faith gives us confidence to stand firm, endure hardship, and act boldly because we believe God's promises are greater than what we see.Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-31Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on October 26, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

We're halfway through fall semester and fall recruiting! How's it going? We answered some of your REAL questions on this midpoint check-in episode!Missed our live session @ 12:30p.m.? No worries - listen to our recording on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kelleyucs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Spotify!Can't join us live? No problem! Send us a DM with your questions!Wanting to listen to our past chats? You can do so anytime/anywhere on our Instagram page OR listen via Spotify.

Duke Energy's franchise agreement with the City of Clearwater comes to a close at year's end, Clearwater is contemplating dumping Duke in favor of forming a municipal electric utility, owned and operated by the City, to benefit from lower electric bills and better reliability and services.

Discover how the Midpoint in story structure is more than a Moment of Truth. It's self-recognition in which characters remember who they are.

For the Sake of His Name Midpoint Series (Part 3)Many people start strong but don't finish well—but by God's grace, what matters most is how we end, trusting Him even when obedience feels costly or unclear. Hebrews 11 shows that lasting faith leaves a legacy, as those who endure in belief and obedience pass down a story of God's faithfulness to future generations.Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-22Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on October 19, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

This week on The Midpoint, we're switching things up with a special episode dedicated entirely to comedy. Over the years, we've welcomed a brilliant mix of comedians, writers, and performers who have brought humor, sharp insight, and plenty of laughter to the show. In this collection, we revisit some of the funniest and most memorable moments from those conversations—celebrating the wit, creativity, and storytelling that make comedy such a vital way to navigate midlife!It's a chance to relive the punchlines, the anecdotes, and the unexpected turns that only our comedy guests bring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travis Demers and Chad Doing break down the first two games of the Trail Blazers preseason, including impressive performances from Shaedon Sharpe and Yang Hansen.  They talk about what has worked so far in the preseason, and where the team can continue improve before the season opens.

Nebraska is 5-1 for the 2nd straight season---last year, the Huskers then lost 4 straight games before beating Wisconsin to get bowl-eligible. You take any win you can get, but there's concerns about a variety of things after the Maryland win We didn't know how good Nebraska was last year at 5-1 and they went on to get destroyed by Indiana the next game. Next up for Nebraska is Minnesota, who scuffled with Purdue at home…but look at Michigan---pounded at home by USC….and also, Michigan State—who was more physical than Nebraska last week---got pummeled at home by UCLA. What does it mean?  Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For the Sake of His Name Midpoint Series (Part 2)Faith believes God's promises and reveals itself through ongoing obedience—the “obedience of faith.” But at its core, faith's desire is for something better; it longs for what God has promised more than the comforts of this world, trusting and obeying Him as it seeks a better country and a lasting home with Him.Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on October 12, 2025Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.https://foothill.churchLearn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey:https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

This special episode of The Midpoint takes a lighthearted look back at some of the best moments from our family Logan conversations across the different series. From the excitement (and drama) of leaving home, to the tricky art of navigating awkward chats, and even the chaos that comes with planning Christmas, these clips capture some of the chats we have had as a family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's edition of The Midpoint is a special one: a greatest hits episode celebrating some of the most memorable moments and insights from our lineup of sporting voices. Across past conversations, we've heard from athletes, commentators, and experts who bring the games we love to life—not just through their performances on the field, but through the stories, reflections, and passion they share off it. Why not revisit some of these episodes - and more - in full from the back catalogue of The Midpoint! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Emily Balcetis is a social psychologist and associate professor at New York University whose research explores perception, motivation, and decision-making. She is the author of Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World, where she reveals how visual strategies can shape goal achievement and behavior. Dr. Balcetis's work has been featured in major outlets like The New York Times, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review, and she is a sought-after speaker known for translating cutting-edge psychology into practical tools for success.In our conversation we discuss:(00:00) — Importance of state of mind when setting goals(01:09) — Defining a new goal for oneself(02:23) — Trap of setting overly ambitious goals(05:31) — Finding the right balance in goal difficulty(05:31) — Weight loss as an example of balance in goals(07:57) — Role of willpower and caring in success(08:44) — Maintaining excitement for big goals with realistic timelines(12:22) — Motivated brain versus unmotivated brain(14:30) — Hill-climbing study and motivation through choice(20:15) — Applying motivational frameworks beyond health and performance(22:46) — Whether setting fewer goals is beneficial(26:38) — Research on the sweet spot for number of goals(31:37) — Testing personal limits for productivity and stress(36:34) — Relationship between beliefs and reality(41:51) — Eye-tracking studies in jury decisions and cybersecurity(47:25) — Common cognitive biases and ways to mitigate them(52:49) — Midpoint slump in motivation(58:09) — Dunning–Kruger effect and origins of overconfidence(60:24) — Role of self-compassion in motivationLearn more about Dr. EmilyWikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_BalcetisWatch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Adam Siebert, Managing Director and Partner at L.E.K. Consulting. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Adam, covering: Adam's journey from academic to commercial, and what helped him transition into 'life science enablers". How pandemic demand has left our sector with a huge over capacity issue and market imbalance. Some positive signals for the second half of 2025 after a period of geopolitical chaos, and a bumpy rollercoaster. Even thought biotech funding has largely returned... how decreasing clinical trials, a shifting of therapeutic focus, and the concentration of investments on fewer, higher value deals is impacting pharma services. The value of building a reputation in one in-demand modality area before extending into other modalities. And why the CDMO is at an inflexion point... Adam is a Managing Director and Partner in L.E.K. Consulting's New York office and a member of the Life Sciences practice. He has been with L.E.K. for over eight years, and has experience across diagnostics and research tools, bioprocessing and pharma services, and emerging, mid-cap and large pharma. Adam has helped a number of clients in the life sciences industry with growth strategy, life cycle management, portfolio optimization and M&A projects. Adam holds a Bachelor of Science from Boston College and a Ph.D. from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.    Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is also sponsored by Bora Pharma (boracdmo.com) and Charles River (www.criver.com), and supported by ramarketing.

Ben and Tumaini check back in after the most-hyped match of this U.S. Open so far, in which Naomi Osaka soundly beat Coco Gauff to make it into her first major quarterfinal in more than four years. We discuss that match as well as the rest of the women's draw, including the Krejcikova-Townsend epic, and then turn to the men, in which Djokovic-Fritz is an intriguing match before what looks like (we think?) a pre-destined Sinner-Alcaraz final. Plus, Tumaini met JoJo!  Thank you for listening! Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we hope you can join in supporting NCR! And we especially thank our GOAT backers: Pam Shriver and J. O'D. And please check out Ben's new writing home, Bounces! And Tumaini's work at The Guardian! 

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