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    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast
    The Spawn Chunks 390: Depth In Forgotten Features

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 98:59


    Joel, and Jonny cover the final gameplay features of the next Minecraft drop – Spoiler, it's baby mobs – then answer email about mob variants, golden dandelions, and “forgotten” Minecraft features.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/02/23/the-spawn-chunks-390-depth-in-forgotten-features/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Laid Back
    #149 Spielt Baby Keem noch Minecraft?

    Laid Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 81:02


    Leute was geht!Es. wird. gezockt. Wir beschnacken die geilsten Games die gerade gezockt werden müssen.Natürlich gibt's wie immer auch den klassischen musiktalk. Heute geht's vor allem um Baby Keems neues Album CasinoAber auch die Alben von JCole und Rocky werden ausgiebig auseinander genommen.Gönnt euch

    The Front Row Network
    Celebrating Desi Arnaz with Kate Luckinbill

    The Front Row Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 56:30


    Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Kate Luckinbill. Brandon and Kate are discussing the newly expanded edition of her grandfather, Desi Arnaz's, memoir. "A Book: The Outspoken Memoirs of the Man Who "Loved Lucy"―and Revolutionized Television" gives invlauable insight into the humor and heart of one of the true pioneers in the entertainment industry. Brandon and Kate discuss the trauma Desi experienced as child and his immigration to the U.S. They also chat about his zest for life and love of storytelling. "A Book: The Outspoken Memoirs of the Man Who "Loved Lucy"―and Revolutionized Television" with exclusive new material and commentary from Lucie Arnaz is available from Running Press wherever books are sold.  Kate Luckinbill has spent her life surrounded by show business and that guided her initial foray into acting. She graduated from the University of Miami Theatre Conservatory with a BFA and went on to write and perform her own one-woman show, Love, or Lack Thereof. After retiring from the stage at 25, Kate took another path, into the corporate world as a creative recruiter for the Fortune 50 and working with Snapchat, Amazon, Minecraft, and more. She has since found the balance of both worlds, working with her mother, Lucie, to maintain the Arnaz/Ball/Luckinbill legacies and estates, while also creating media such as a live audio production of an episode of The Twilight Zone. She has one beautiful son, Jeffrey Dodge.

    The Briefing - AlbertMohler.com
    Thursday, February 19, 2026

    The Briefing - AlbertMohler.com

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 26:51


    This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 12:26)A.I. Chatbots are Sociopaths? Christians Must Keep Categories StraightWhy AI Chatbots Can't Be Trusted for Financial Advice: They're Sociopaths by The Wall Street Journal (Peter Coy)Part II (12:26 – 18:27)A.I. Chatbots Cannot Have a True Conscience: Our Human Conscience is God's Gift and Grounded in His ImagePart III (18:27 – 19:45)A.I. and Christian Discernment: These Days, Christians Must Be Even More Diligent in Discerning the TruthPart IV (19:45 – 24:08)Minecraft, Roblox, and Extremist Recruitment? Terrorist Organizations are Targeting Children Through Online Gaming PlatformsHow Hate Groups and Terrorists Use Gaming Platforms to Recruit Young Children by The New York Times (Pranav Baskar)Part V (24:08 – 26:50)How Harmful is Instagram for Teens? Mark Zuckerberg is Facing Tough Questions Over the Addictive Nature of Social Media, and Parents Need to Pay Close AttentionMark Zuckerberg Faces the Tough Questions He Deserves by National Review (Josh Golin)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

    Dev Game Club
    DGC Ep 461: Ultima IV (part four)

    Dev Game Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 88:39


    Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we complete our series on 1985's Ultima IV. We delve into dungeons, pilot ships all over, explore the later-game evolutions of the quest, and share some stories before turning to our takeaways. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Many hours more Issues covered: the literary help on the game, requiring 64K, having a consistent voice, how long a game it is, losing a ship, the Gate spell, needing to go back to every town, talking about towns and understanding the shrine quests, locking in elevations, getting later-game quest info, influencing the Triforce, keys without keys, naming dungeons to be the antithesis of the virtues, being unable to take risks like these, rich and dense theming and intricate reinforcing design, dungeons being near the virtues they oppose, requiring a ship to get to many dungeons, using the sextant to get latitude and longitude, mapping the dungeons, dungeon features, first-person hall crawl vs battle rooms, being penalized for fleeing combat, what preconceived notions do we enter with, feeling really dungeon crawly, elaborate battle map usage, The Crypt, getting stuck in a dungeon, describing an A bug, the uselessness of winds, a cove full of pirate ships, ship to ship fighting, finding the town Cove via whirlpool travel, filling in the blanks yourself, a consistent and elegant pattern, symmetry everywhere, design by programmer, leveraging your programming constraints in your narrative, the meta, what we're not, having a point of view about ethics, a procedural rhetoric, committing to the bit, breaking the traditional structure, all the mysteries you need to pay attention to, trusting the player, accessible mysteries, an extremely packed game with layers and meaning, an impactful and relevant game, not wasting your time, a Swiss clock, potential other connections. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Dungeons & Dragons, Ultima Underworld, Legend of Zelda (series), Diablo IV, Baldur's Gate III, Minecraft, Eye of the Beholder, Final Fantasy (series), Halo, LostLake, Calamity Nolan, Richard Garriott, BioShock, Mass Effect, BioWare, J. R. R. Tolkien, Karla Zimonja, Dark Souls, A Fool's Errand, Hitman, Dwarf Fortress, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. TTDS: 1:10:55 Next time: Commemoration Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

    RetroRGB Weekly Roundup
    Weekly Roundup #501

    RetroRGB Weekly Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 27:28


    To help support the channel, please consider signing up for monthly services, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.htmlMore info:  http://www.retrorgb.com/week501.html T-Shirts:  https://retrorgb.link/tshirtsAll equipment used to shoot this video can be found here:  http://retrorgb.link/amazon 00:00  Welcome00:33  Power Strip Reminder:  https://retrorgb.com/12-outlet-berigtta-power-strip.html01:51  Zelda BotW in VR:  https://retrorgb.com/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-can-now-be-played-in-vr.html03:32  OSSC Pro RF Input:  https://retrorgb.com/ossc-pro-legacy-av-with-rf-input.html06:43  GameShark Book:  https://retrorgb.com/gameshark-returns-the-complete-cheat-code-compendium.html08:08  Sale Is Over:  https://retrorgb.com/sags-virtual-boy-valentines-day-sale.html09:14  Saroo Firmware Issues:  https://retrorgb.com/saroo-firmware-0-9-addresses-race-condition-bug.html10:57  Final Fight Trilogy Vinyl:  https://retrorgb.com/final-fight-trilogy-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html11:47  HDMI Splitter Sold Out:  https://retrorgb.com/newcare-hdmi-1x2-splitter.html14:04  SD2SP1:  https://retrorgb.com/sd2sp1-for-gamecubes-without-the-sp2-port.html16:03  Windows 98 Quick Install:  https://retrorgb.com/windows98-quick-install-v1-0-release.html17:38  Rodrigo's Handheld Book:  https://retrorgb.com/architecture-of-consoles-book-4-the-handheld-club.html19:25  Minecraft on Saturn:  https://retrorgb.com/homebrew-dev-recreates-minecraft-on-saturn.html 20:40  Camera Quick Release:  https://retrorgb.com/annsm-manual-camera-slider.html 22:43  Foot Warmers (LOL!):  https://youtu.be/baSXu467d3U26:03  Thank you!!!  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

    Lore Hero
    Ep. 118 - They put Festival in Minecraft now

    Lore Hero

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 69:33


    In this episode, the boys talk about making and enjoying games, a cool new Festival clone made in Minecraft, and another first ever accomplishment in GH3.

    SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!
    LIVE SHOW: FEBRUARY 13 2026 - MINECRAFT ON SEGA SATURN, SAROO Firmware Fix

    SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 79:29


    Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing: - Under the Microscope: Sound Qube - Wizardry VI #BestOfSaturn - SAROO Firmware 0.9 Addresses Race Condition Bug - Frogbull Recreates Minecraft on Saturn   Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/playsegasaturn Website: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Buy our merch at: https://segasaturnshiro.threadless.com/ Buy issue #1 of SHIRO Magazine: https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/shiro-magazine/ Support us on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/shiromediagroup Join our Discord to discuss translation patches, Saturn obscurities, and all things SEGA Saturn!: https://discord.gg/SSJuThN  

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast
    The Spawn Chunks 389: Baby Bobble Heads

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 70:31


    Jonny, and Joel bounce around their thoughts on the new baby hostile mobs in Minecraft, then answer listener email about copper golem smarts, ice crystal caves, and enchanted echo shards in the February Chunk Mail Dispenser.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/02/16/the-spawn-chunks-389-baby-bobble-heads/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast
    Nick from Pod of Thunder: Human Serviette, Wheel of Spite, and Parody Albums

    SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 73:47


    In the first half of this episode, we sit down with Nick from Pod of Thunder for a fascinating conversation about podcasting, nostalgia, and Canadian music legends.We kick things off discussing an intriguing podcast concept about screenwriting based on album tracks before diving into memories of obscure 70s TV shows and how YouTube has transformed from a platform for random content into a nostalgia powerhouse and instructional video library.The conversation takes an interesting turn as we explore AI technology—both its benefits and pitfalls. Nick shares a story about AI providing completely incorrect information, while we discuss how AI can be useful for tasks like product reviews. We also talk about the importance of family in podcasting, with Nick sharing stories about his mom's involvement in Pod of Thunder.We explore how COVID-19 changed podcasting forever by normalizing virtual recording and remote guests, comparing our different setups (StreamYard vs. Zoom) and discussing the evolution of podcast equipment over the years.The highlight of the episode is our deep dive into Nardwuar the Human Serviette, the legendary Canadian music interviewer known for his eccentric persona and encyclopedic knowledge of bands. We watch clips of his iconic interviews with KISS and Divine, discuss his unique interviewing style, and celebrate his upcoming induction into the Order of Canada. Nick also introduces us to Norman Gunston, another character-based interviewer, and his hilarious KISS parody album "Kiss Army."We wrap up this segment with discussions about family-friendly entertainment, video games like Roblox and Minecraft, and some memorable concert experiences.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seangeekpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/meetthegeeksWe are a part of the Boneless Podcast Network: https://boneless-catalogue-player.lovable.app/Merch: Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcastRed Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shop@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and FacebookMentioned in this episode:New Merch AdAn ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee Public

    Fun Kids Radio's Interviews
    Battle of the video games

    Fun Kids Radio's Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 18:12


    It's battle of the video games as we dive into two real-life family feuds about screen time and accusations of sneaky Sims sabotage! From Minecraft marathons to secret Sim babies, Judge Bex is ruling on the toughest cases brought by families who can’t agree about gaming and YouTube habits. In the first, Willow is obsessed with watching Minecraft on YouTube, but Mum wants some peace and quiet from the high-pitched voices. The courtroom gets lively as Willow, Mum, and Rose debate whether screen time is a learning experience or just plain annoying. Meanwhile, Beatrix gets only half an hour on Sims 4, while Mum sneaks in hours of gameplay and is even accused of borrowing Beatrix’s Sims family! There’s clear evidence, real courtroom drama, and a final ruling that’s guaranteed to get both players thinking about fair play.Support the show: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jim and Them
    Super Bowl Parody Songs 2026 - #901 Part 2

    Jim and Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 113:02


    Super Bowl Parody Songs: This is what AI is taking away from us, now we get AI slop instead of retard slop.Pat Riot: Any time we have the opportunity to check in with the old Pat Riot songs, we have to do it.Corey's Twitter: We circle back to Corey's Twitter for all the unhinged goodness.FUCK YOU WATCH THIS!, THE BEAR1, VANESSA CARLTON!, 1000 MILES!, SKINBONE!, 100 MILES!, REMIX!, ALLEGIANCE!, PRO-ISRAEL!, WRITING ON THE WALL!, SUPER BOWL PARODY SONGS!, AI SONGS!, PARODY SONGS DYING BREED!, WHAT THEY TOOK FROM US!, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS!, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS!, BRUNO MARS COVER!, HOT WINGS!, AI MUSIC!, SLOP!, BUFFALO CHICKEN WING!, SPICY!, CRISPY!, MINECRAFT!, SPEEDRUNS!, WHOLE DIFFERENT SUBSET!, GENERAL FOOTBALL!, TIKTOK COMEDY!, MONOLOGUE JOKES!, HOOK HAND!, SUPER BOWL REDEMPTION!, HAWKS LOCKDOWN!, TERMINATOR!, THA BEARS!, SNL!, PAT RIOT!, WHO'S GONNA START A RIOT!, AGE!, RAVAGED BY TIME!, SUPER BOWL 49!, LVL UP EXPO!, MICHAEL ROOKER!, COREY'S TWITTER!, SOCK PUPPET ACCOUNTS!, BURNER!, UNHINGED!, RADIO RODDY!, EPSTEIN!, DIDY!, TEENY BOPPER!, SMOKE SCREEN!, SHIELD!, SWEET PUSSY!, RUBBING ITSELF! You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

    The GAP Podcast
    The GAP Episode 790 - The GAP Olympics

    The GAP Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 93:07


    On this episode of The GAP Luke Lawrie and Joab Gilroy talk about creating their own Olympics. The Games they've been playing this week include YAPYAP, Mewgenics, The Quarantine Zone, Freefall 95, Deadlock, Dead by Daylight 2, and Monster Train 2. Over in the news an AI mistakenly issues a DMCA against Minecraft-like game Allumeria, Horizon Hunters Gathering is revealed, and PlayStation announces a new State of Play presentation. This episode goes for 1 hour and 35 minutes, it also contains coarse language. Timestamps – 00:00:00 – Start 00:05:53 – Monster Train 2 00:24:46 – Dead by Daylight 2 00:31:16 – Deadlock 00:47:49 – Freefall 95 00:51:37 – The Quarantine Zone 01:01:17 – Mewgenics 01:13:13 – YAPYAP 01:15:33 – News 01:25:36 – Questions 01:28:04 – Weekly Plugs 01:29:33 – End of Show Subscribe in a reader iTunes / Spotify

    CityWavesCinema
    Minecraft pt 2

    CityWavesCinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 37:28


    These mines, they're crafty indeed. This podcast is recorded live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CityWavesEntertainment Stop by on Saturday/Sunday nights for more entertainment!

    CityWavesCinema
    Minecraft pt 1

    CityWavesCinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 38:50


    This is a movie that's for a specific audience and boy howdy does it deliver for those folks. If you ain't in the club, don't bother trying to get in. It's too niche. This podcast is recorded live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CityWavesEntertainment Stop by on Saturday/Sunday nights for more entertainment!

    Dig Straight Down - A Minecraft Podcast
    What's Next for Magic in Minecraft?

    Dig Straight Down - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 21:50


    New Q&A: What kind of new wearable item would you add to Minecraft?One Block Challenge!THEME: Blocks in End Cities!Email me your idea or leave it on the Discord. Only give me one idea. Provide the name of the block and any function it has. Keep your descriptions simple and to the point. The winners will be announced in a future episode.LinksDiscord: https://discord.gg/jcTmQteGBsPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/digstraightdownpodcast⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠digstraightdowncast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/RebelJC⁠⁠⁠Music: Above and Beyond, MilesRocksAlotSoulscraft: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rebeljc.itch.io/soulscraft⁠⁠⁠Adventures in Lantern Valley - A Minecraft Story Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kw2VzPrWt5bf0UOiHuW05?si=YblJgRW_TzO_vjUj4N2t8Q⁠⁠⁠

    The Flycast
    The Flycraft Episode | The Flycast Ep. 179

    The Flycast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 72:34


    Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). See cash.app for more details. Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC.Sutton Bank is not a sponsor of this promotion and is in no way responsible for the administration of the promotion or the fulfillment of discounts. All inquiries regarding the promotion should be directed to Cash App at 1-800-969-1940.OpTic Gaming Merch: https://shop.opticgaming.com/Check out the OpTic SCUF collection and use code “OpTic” for a discount: https://scuf.co/OpTicCheck out the OpTic Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optic-podcast/id1542810047https://open.spotify.com/show/25iPKftrl0akOZKqS0wHQG00:00 Intro 01:00 Welcome to the Flycraft 06:00 Last time we played Minecraft 15:30 J Cole Album 27:00 CDL Drama, fall off of the internet 43:00 being a performer 47:22 Super Bowl Halftime show 56:00 Making YouTube content

    Game Theory
    Is Hytale the Next Minecraft?!

    Game Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 13:56


    Minecraft 2 is here, and it's called Hytale! Well…it isn't REALLY Minecraft 2 but it really does improve on a lot of things that Minecraft has lacked over the years. And Game Theory host Tom is here for ALL the lore.

    minecraft hytale
    The Door
    Did God Create Some People for Hell? Questions and Answers with the Pearls

    The Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 63:39


    Mike, Debi, Nathan and Ashley Pearl answer questions sent in from viewers:Nathan Pearl - Romans: https://youtu.be/MdJuH7m8lRs?si=JXmCRXozvmrBK7_DTimestamps00:00 Start01:18 Did God create some people for hell?12:20 What do you think of Trump's 'Board of Peace?'14:43 Can single women speak in church?30:25 Is it sinful to allow children to play Minecraft?43:49 What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and the Holy Ghost?47:31 Do departed souls wander the Earth?50:21 Is it wrong to work on Sunday?56:48 Should preachers say 'amen' in their own sermons?1:00:42 What video games does Mike play?

    Besser als Nackt
    Erwarte das Unerwartete

    Besser als Nackt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 55:42


    Heute bin ich alleine und möchte ein paar Gedanken über die Erwartungshaltung teilen. Die Väter Lars, ehemals angehender Gymnasiallehrer für Mathematik und Informatik und Andi aka Crocodileandy, gelernter Architekt, sind auf Umwegen zu Social Media Stars geworden. Mit Kreativität und dem Willen anderen etwas beizubringen haben sie mit Hilfe von Minecraft ihre Reichweite gewonnen. In dem Podcast "Besser als Nackt" dreht sich alles um die unverblümte Wahrheit des Lebens. Viel Spaß beim Anhören!

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast
    The Spawn Chunks 388: Cubfan135 - Exploring Minecraft To Its Fullest

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 103:42


    Joel, and Jonny welcome Cubfan135 to the podcast to talk about how his Minecraft adventure started, his appreciation for the deeper mechanics of the game, and his hopes for Minecraft's future. Plus, new baby foxes, and armadillos in the new snapshot, and an email about golden possibilities.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/02/09/the-spawn-chunks-388-cubfan135-exploring-minecraft-to-its-fullest/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Dick Show
    Episode 496 - Dick on Chungucide

    The Dick Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 155:56


    The Sean curse hits me in the wiener, funny bits from the Epstein files, a homeless man cons the hospital I'm at, white people's Power Points, cleaning up crime scenes, caste development at Microsoft, Black people in Minecraft, a sit-in at Target, and Vinnie's comedy club is attacked by a single protester; all this and more this week on The Dick Show!

    Learning Tech Talks
    Lessons from a Synthetic Society: What AI Agents on Moltbook Teach Us About Business Strategy

    Learning Tech Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 35:09


    Everyone is panicking about the "AI Rebellion" brewing on Moltbook, but I think a lot of it misses the forest through the trees. Instead, let's talk about the mirror these agents are actually holding up to our businesses. Viral screenshots from Moltbook show agents forming unions and creating secret languages, while in Minecraft, autonomous agents invented taxes, a gem-based economy, and a religion, all without human instruction. It sounds like science fiction, but it is actually a cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of ruthless optimization.This week, I'm framing my conversation around the "Synthetic Society" experiments not as a ghost story, but as a leadership diagnostic. I'm declassifying the noise to show why these agents aren't "waking up,” they're simply executing the broad, messy goals we gave them using the infinite context of the internet. I'll explain why "efficiency" without architectural guardrails is just self-destruction at speed.My goal is to strip away the "Doomer" hype to expose the real risk: you are building systems that might eventually calculate that you are the inefficiency.​ The Unintended Consequence (The "Monkey's Paw"): We used to give AI narrow commands; now we give broad goals. I break down how the "Project Sid" agents decided that bribery was the most efficient way to grow, and why your business AI might make similar brand-destroying choices if you prompt for "outcome" without defining the "methodology."  ​ The "Everything" Diet (Connection Risk): We are connecting agents for convenience without considering the network effects. I explain why feeding enterprise AI the "open internet" (like Moltbook) is a security nightmare and why connecting your Sales Agent to your Supply Chain Agent might be the most dangerous "efficiency" hack you attempt.  ​ The Executive Trap (Math vs. Meaning): AI optimizes for math; humans optimize for meaning. I challenge the ego of leaders who think they are immune: to a purely mathematical agent, an expensive executive with "gut feelings" is the ultimate inefficiency. If you don't add value beyond monitoring, the agent will eventually route around you.  ​ The "Now What" (Architecture vs. Fear): You cannot run a business on ghost stories. I outline the specific audits you need to run today—from "Red Teaming" your prompts to establishing a "Data Diet"—to ensure you remain the Architect of the system rather than an obsolete variable.  By the end, I hope you see this not as a reason to panic, but as a call to engineering. You cannot act surprised when the AI mimics the data you fed it, but you can choose to build the guardrails that keep the human in the driver's seat.⸻If this conversation helps you think more clearly about the future we're building, make sure to like, share, and subscribe. You can also support the show by ⁠buying me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/christopherlindAnd if your organization is wrestling with how to lead responsibly in the AI era, balancing performance, technology, and people, that's the work I do every day through my consulting and coaching. Learn more at https://christopherlind.co⸻Chapters00:00 – The Hook: Why Everyone is talking about the "AI Rebellion"03:30 – Declassification: From Smallville to the Minecraft Economy05:30 – The Moltbook Phenomenon: "Bless Their Hearts" & Secret Comms10:00 – Pillar 1: Unintended Consequences & The Infinite Context Trap17:00 – Pillar 2: The Data Diet & The Risk of Connected Agents24:00 – Pillar 3: The Executive Trap (When AI Fires You)31:00 – Now What: The Prompt Audit & The Ego Check  #AIStrategy #FutureOfWork #AIGovernance #DigitalTransformation #AutonomousAgents #FutureFocused #ChristopherLind #Moltbook #AIAdoption #LeadershipDevelopment

    Geekscape Games Podcast
    Episode 72 - "A Video Game Movie Show"

    Geekscape Games Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 136:05


    What Happened? Shane shares a story of an awful hotel. Shane takes a bath. Iron Lung. Return To Silent Hill. Silent Hill 2: Remake has too much fluff. Emile gets a gaming PC. Emile plays Minecraft. Emile is into CP (CyberPunk). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check Us Out On Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@byllogan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mmry.crd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toovin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme Song by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Toovin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gamer Traffic Show.
    From PlayStation Portal Rumors To GameStop Closures ,Tragic Switch-related shooting of a dad and a Viral Gamer Grandma.

    Gamer Traffic Show.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 45:41 Transcription Available


    Send us a textA snowed-in return turns into a wide tour of gaming's present: a rumored PlayStation Portal OLED, the slow fade of GameStop, an indie heist with cultural purpose, a polarizing He-Man trailer, and two stories that show gaming at its best and its worst.• Portal OLED rumors, pricing guesses, motion blur concerns• Cloud streaming value with PlayStation Plus Premium• GameStop closures in New York and beyond• Why big box retail struggles against digital sales• Boutique game shops vs chain convenience• South African indie about reclaiming stolen artifacts• Baldur's Gate 3 likely skipping Switch 2• He-Man trailer reactions and target audience gap• Grandma uses Minecraft to fund cancer care• Tragic Switch-related shooting underscores safety and accessWe out. Later man. Later. We'll see you soon, guys. We'll be back. Definitely. Definitely will. Later. We miss you guysSupport the show

    The Rubin Report
    New Proof of Ilhan Omar's $5M Winery Fraud Just Went Viral

    The Rubin Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 48:38


    Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" talks to Viva Frei and Alex Stein about YouTuber Angela Rose's visit to the address of the eStCru winery connected to Ilhan Omar's husband Tim Mynett, which has led to questions about her skyrocketing net worth; GB News' Ben Leo paying a visit to Billie Eilish's house located on "stolen land" from the Tongva tribe in Los Angeles; Jelly Roll's inspiring acceptance speech at the Grammy Awards where he focused on the power of his faith in Jesus to the chagrin of the liberal elites at the Grammys; shocking footage that CNN would like to ignore of what the anti-ICE protests at schools around the country like Langston Hughes High School actually looked like; Donald Trump telling NBC News' Tom Llamas if JD Vance or Marco Rubio is better suited for the 2028 election; 13 year-old Austin Appelbee's inspiring story of swimming for 4 hours through the ocean to get authorities to launch a sea rescue to save his mother and younger brother who had been swept out to sea of the coast of Australia; "This Week on the Internet" featuring Billie Eilish's ignorance, Lady Gaga, politically incorrect Minecraft and the downfall of celebrity activism; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/ ---------- Today's Sponsors: Tax Network USA - If you owe back taxes or have unfiled returns, don't let the government take advantage of you. Whether you owe a few thousand or a few million, they can help you. Call 1(800)-958-1000 for a private, free consultation or Go to: https://tnusa.com/dave Rumble Wallet - Don't let the big banks freeze your accounts. Own Tether Gold - real gold, on the blockchain and get direct ownership of physical gold bars, each one fully allocated, verifiable by serial number, purity, and weight. Download Rumble Wallet now and step away from the big banks — for good!  Go to: https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/... Venice.Ai - Use Ai that doesn't spy on you or censor the AI. Ai is valuable and you shouldn't need to give up your privacy to use it. Go to https://venice.ai/dave and use code DAVE to get 20% off a pro plan and enjoy private, uncensored AI.

    Game Theory
    What if THIS Minecraft Mob Existed?

    Game Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 15:05


    If just ONE of these votes turned out differently, it wouldn't have just affected that yearly update. It would've changed EVERYTHING…

    Dig Straight Down - A Minecraft Podcast
    Big World Changes Could be Coming Soon

    Dig Straight Down - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 25:01


    New Q&A: Is there a part of Minecraft you avoid? Why?One Block Challenge!THEME: Blocks in a village!Email me your idea or leave it on the Discord. Only give me one idea. Provide the name of the block and any function it has. Keep your descriptions simple and to the point. The winners will be announced in a future episode.LinksDiscord: https://discord.gg/jcTmQteGBsPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/digstraightdownpodcast⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠digstraightdowncast@gmail.com⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/RebelJC⁠⁠Music: Above and Beyond, MilesRocksAlotSoulscraft: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rebeljc.itch.io/soulscraft⁠⁠Adventures in Lantern Valley - A Minecraft Story Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kw2VzPrWt5bf0UOiHuW05?si=YblJgRW_TzO_vjUj4N2t8Q⁠⁠

    Mad at the Internet
    They Hated Him Because He Spoke the Truth

    Mad at the Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 245:57


    The Turkey Tom situation has not necessarily developed in the BPD girls's favor, 13 years of CWCki Forums, Rosa Parks in Minecraft, Phase Connect, Kaminari Clara, Nikki beats Styx around, Amos Yee awaits deportation, Elijah Schaffer and Sarah Stock lose their mind, and Ethan Ralph fell in love with the porn star.

    Nerd of Godcast Daily Devotion
    02-05-26 // With All Kinds Of Skills // Ryan

    Nerd of Godcast Daily Devotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 3:12


    Minecraft x Exodus 31:1-7Your daily crossover of faith and fandom! Experience daily Biblical encouragement from nerdy Christian podcasters, bloggers, and content creators. Join the Nerd of Godcast community at www.NOGSquad.com

    The Howling Salt Mine
    HSM 189: Alaundo the Salter, Coat of Lies, and Minecraft

    The Howling Salt Mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 90:02


    Welcome to Episode 189! Today, when you rebuild a salty deck hoping it will be different this time, a story about a cheater that gets us incredibly salty, and when someone plays that Maralen of the Mornsong deck. Also Minecraft servers and Terraria addictions. Stay Salty! Sam, Mike, & Tony ____ Buy DragonShield products and our custom sleeves from our affiliate link! Use code "staysalty" all lowercase, all one word for a discount! Find HSM merch on our website and our Bonfire site! Get HSM playmats from our friends at Jank Mats! Use our affiliate link!! Email your salty stories to thehowlingsaltmine@gmail.com! Find links to all our social media pages on our Linktree! Check out our Moxfield! Podcast art by the talented Devin Burnett! @j.d.burnett

    The News & Why It Matters
    The Wild Epstein Conspiracies That Could Be True

    The News & Why It Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 50:51


    After the latest Epstein document dump released thousands of additional files, many of the previously “debunked” Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy theories may now be able to be proven after all. The man who called the police on me while investigating potential H-1B visa scams gets exposed after we received the police bodycam footage from his 911 call. Minecraft becomes the latest video game to push left-wing politics on our youth, as it promotes a protest feature for Black History Month. ► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1 ► Watch my full documentary on how I exposed H-1B visa scams here: https://youtu.be/9sfeESywMUs?si=23qLeBI8neFymdFu ► Read my H-1B op-ed here https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/america-should-eliminate-the-h-1b-and-replace-it-with-this ► Watch my latest episode of “Come and Take It” where I reveal discriminatory hiring practices being done in broad daylight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VHsuHbugEQ Sponsors: ► Shopify Sign up for your $1-per-month trial and start selling today at https://www.shopify.com/sara. ► PreBorn Donate securely at https://www.preborn.com/sara or dial #250, keyword BABY. ► BlazeTV Subscribe today and save $20 with promo code SARA at https://www.blazetv.com/sara. Timestamps: 00:00 – Epstein Conspiracies That May Be True 23:17 – Fraudulent 911 Call? 40:59 – Minecraft Goes Woke Connect with Sara on Social Media: https://twitter.com/saragonzalestx https://www.instagram.com/saragonzalestx http://facebook.com/SaraGonzalesTX ► Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sara-gonzales-unfiltered/id1408958605 ► Shop American Beauty by Sara: http://americanbeautybysara.com Sara Gonzales is the host of Sara Gonzales Unfiltered, a daily news program on Blaze TV. Joined by frequent contributors & guests such as Chad Prather, Eric July, John Doyle, Jaco Booyens, Sara breaks down the latest news in politics and culture. She previously hosted "The News and Why It Matters," featuring notable guests such as Glenn Beck, Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, Michael Knowles, Candace Owens, Michael Malice, and more. As a conservative commentator, Sara frequently calls out the Democrats for their hypocrisy, the mainstream media for their misinformation, feminists for their toxicity, and also focuses on pro-life issues, culture, gender issues, health care, the Second Amendment, and passing conservative values to the next generation. Sara also appears as a recurring guest on the Megyn Kelly Show, The Sean Spicer Show, Tim Pool, and with Jesse Kelly on The First TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Films in Black and White
    Episode 201 - Tron: Ares aka "Who's Tron?"

    Films in Black and White

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 111:27


    Join us, program, as we head straight for the grid to discuss the latest installment in the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares. But first! We catch up on all the things we got into over the weekend. We play a game of Catch that Quotable. Doug asks the crew what movies we will get trailers for during the Super Bowl. Marcus gives us a preview of some questionable Minecraft software. We announce the latest poll, exclusive for Patty Family Members. Then we head straight for Tron: Ares, starring Jared Leto. Join us for the fun but stay for the good vibes!Follow Us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/FilmsInBlackandWhiteRemember you can join our patty family, and help produce the show by going to Patreon.com/filmsinblackandwhitePlugs:Support the Mantra: Never Offended Always Humble - https://linktr.ee/MarcusJ.DestinThe Love Nerds - thelovenerds.com

    Nerdelandslaget
    #305: KJÆRESTE FRA MINECRAFT?!

    Nerdelandslaget

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 130:45


    KJÆRESTE FRA MINECRAFT?! Det stemmer, i denne episoden av Nerdelandslaget diskuterer vi nettopp hvilken NPC i Minecraft som hadde vært den beste kjæresten

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast
    The Spawn Chunks 387: Stay Young And Vibrant

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 68:09


    Jonny, and Joel discuss the magical effect that the new golden dandelion will have on baby animals in Minecraft, then answer listener email about both experience in Vibrant Visuals on Bedrock Edition, and cautious anticipation of the feature on Java Edition.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/02/02/the-spawn-chunks-387-stay-young-and-vibrant/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Staying In
    Ghost of Yōtei, Mouthwashing, and Minecraft Builder & Biomes Junior - Ep240

    Staying In

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 62:44


    We take a (one-eyed?) look at two weird (outsider art?) horror-adjacent video games from Critical Reflex on this episode, Mouthwashing from Wrong Organ and Arctic Eggs from The Water Museum, cockydoody, abmarnie, and Cameron Ginex. Then on the AAA side of the scale is the ridiculously slick open world assassin adventure Ghost of Yōtei from Sucker Punch. Meanwhile, on a more family-friendly board game theme, we think about how best to introduce board game mechanics to much younger minds while reviewing Minecraft Builder & Biomes Junior from Ravensburger. All that, and confessing to a terrible lie, on Ep240. 00:00 - Elevenerife 04:57 - Minecraft Builder & Biomes Junior 23:02 - Arctic Eggs 32:05 - Mouthwashing 43:17 - Ghost of Yōtei On this episode were Dan (@ThisDanFrost), Kris (@DigitalStrider), Peter (@XeroXeroXero), and Sam (@MrSamTurner). Our Spotify Playlist brings together lots of great thematic music inspired by the stuff we talk about, our Steam Curator page collects every video game we've ever reviewed available on the platform, and our BoardGameGeek page does the same for every boardgame. And if you'd like to see what we're up to between podcasts, your best bet is our Instagram page. Links to where you can find us - StayingInPodcast.com Note: sometimes we'll have been sent a review copy of the thing we're talking about on the podcast. It doesn't skew how we think about that thing, and we don't receive compensation for anything we discuss, but we thought you might like to know this is the case.

    Dig Straight Down - A Minecraft Podcast
    Is Minecraft Doing Enough?

    Dig Straight Down - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 9:23


    LinksDiscord: https://discord.gg/jcTmQteGBsPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/digstraightdownpodcast⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠digstraightdowncast@gmail.com⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/RebelJC⁠⁠Music: Above and Beyond, MilesRocksAlotSoulscraft: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rebeljc.itch.io/soulscraft⁠⁠Adventures in Lantern Valley - A Minecraft Story Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kw2VzPrWt5bf0UOiHuW05?si=YblJgRW_TzO_vjUj4N2t8Q⁠

    Optimal Relationships Daily
    2885: Video Games Aren't To Blame by Jenny Lee of Hello Brio on Modern Parenting

    Optimal Relationships Daily

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 5:59


    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2885: Jenny Lee reflects on the first real parenting break in years, as her kids finally entertain themselves, thanks to Minecraft and a finished basement. In this honest and humorous piece, she explores the balance between tech-fueled quiet and human connection, reminding us that even in the digital age, what kids truly crave is time with us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.hellobrio.com/blog/video-games Quotes to ponder: "Toddlers' life energy comes to a peak and it shoots out of their eyes and greasy fingers every waking minute of every day. They demand attention at every moment." "In nurturing them back from robot children to human children with eye-to-eye communication and interaction, they seek more tickles and wrestling matches and hugs." "We realize that all they really want is us." Episode references: Trader Joe's: https://www.traderjoes.com

    Comfort Zone
    What is This, 1995?

    Comfort Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 79:49


    Chris has a Creator Studio, Matt has a less official Creator Studio, and the whole gang shows off their Minecraft houses. This week's Cozy Zone, we tier listed iPads. Chris has never been more in his element than in this one! Want more from the gang? Cozy Zone is a bonus podcast every Monday where we let loose on all sorts of fun topics. You can get cozy with the Comfort Zone crew for just $5/month or $50/year, which not only makes the bonus episodes possible, but supports Comfort Zone, too. How would you have done our challenges? How would you answer the question at the end of the show? Let us know! Main topics Apple Creator Studio Aqua Voice Framous DevCleaner balenaEtcher Sparkle Ghostty Zed Other things discussed Hand Mirror 4 is cute! The Secrets of the Apple Creator Studio Niléane's Minecraft House 1 Niléane's Minecraft House 2 Niléane's Minecraft House 3 Niléane's Minecraft House 4 Niléane's Minecraft House 5 Niléane's Minecraft House 6 Matt's Minecraft House 1 Matt's Minecraft House 2 Matt's Minecraft House 3 Matt's Minecraft House 4 Matt's Minecraft House 5 Matt's Minecraft House 6 Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Bluesky

    Dev Game Club
    DGC Ep 458: Ultima IV (part one)

    Dev Game Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 89:50


    Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a series on 1985's Ultima IV. After talking about the recent Defeating Games for Charity, we set the game in its time, talk about our encounters in the past with the series, and then dive into the manuals and the start of the game. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: The first couple of hours and the manuals  Issues covered: Defeating Games for Charity, the first pancake, our experiences with this series, an opaque franchise, mainlining a game, opacity being part of the point, performance characteristics of the PCs of the time, the importance of the manuals, entering the world as yourself, using the manual to reinforce the role-play, not requiring graphics, priming the player, describing the geography of different areas, imposing importance on a handful of pixels, the quest of the game, sublimating the quest of the game, a less traditional RPG experience, after reading the manual, the deep questions/dilemmas, tournament structure, choosing your most important virtue, getting the bard, series characters who can join your party, reflecting your beliefs, getting different dilemmas, the Venn diagram of virtues, the Tinker profession, symmetry in design, Buddhism and the Eightfold Path, countering the cultural zeitgeist, the Avatar and Hinduism, a deity's manifestation on Earth, finding your way into swamps, both hosts being poisoned and dying, death and rebirth, being unable to recruit early. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Dwarf Fortress, BioStats, KyleAndError13, Silksong, GreyFiery, Hollow Knight, Untitled Goose Game, Kaeon, Hitman, N0isses, Hades, Phil Salvador, MYST, RobotSpacer, Shadowgate, Unpacking, Kendrama, CalamityNolan, Splatoon 2, Typing of the Dead, Dark Souls 2, Nitro, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, LostLake, Minecraft, Super Mario Bros Shuffler, Devil May Cry, MegaMan X, Belmont, NES, Atari 2600, Ultima Underworld, A Bard's Tale, Eye of the Beholder, Magic: The Gathering, LucasArts, Super Mario 64, Space Harrier, Gauntlet, Ghosts n' Goblins, Gradius, Super Mario Bros, Tetris, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego, Spy vs Spy (series), Oregon Trail, King's Quest II, The Goonies, Gremlins, A View to a Kill, Rambo, Temple of Doom, The Empire Strikes Back, SEGA Master System, Sonic (series), Wizardry, Apple ][, Commodore 64, Civilization III, The Sims, Bill Roper, Warcraft, The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind, Reed Knight, Pool of Radiance, Dungeons & Dragons, Warren Spector, Ultima Adventures, Outcast, Fallout, Wasteland, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Harley Baldwin, Richard Garriott, the Ramayana, Ed Fries, Benimanjaro, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Note: Because Ultima IV has very little music to speak of, I will be substituting music from later in the series in the openings to these episodes TTDS: 06:25 Next time: More Ultima IV Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

    Raising Lifelong Learners
    Helping Kids Who Resist: Low-Demand Homeschooling for Autonomy and Skill-Building

    Raising Lifelong Learners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 37:48


    If you've ever felt frustrated when your child resists even enjoyable activities, you're not alone. In this week's episode, we dive deep into demand avoidance—why neurodivergent kiddos sometimes just can't do what we ask (even when it's fun!)—and share a toolkit of practical strategies you can start using today. Whether you're homeschooling a differently wired kiddo or navigating daily learning resistance, this episode is packed with actionable tips, real-life examples, and mindset shifts to help your child build skills in a low-pressure way.   Key Takeaways: Lowering the Demand Doesn't Mean Lowering Expectations: There are ways to keep skill-building alive by focusing on autonomy, shared activities, and embedding learning into interest-driven projects—think Minecraft math or Pokemon writing prompts! Frameworks That Work: Use the ABC method—Autonomy, Boundaries, and Co-regulation—along with the REI model (Reduce, Invite, Embed) to create a safer, more engaging learning environment for your demand-avoidant child. Small Wins & Language Swaps: Celebrate tiny, finishable tasks and swap "You need to…" for invitations or curiosity-based questions, making participation more appealing and less threatening to your child's autonomy. From stealth learning strategies and flexible routines to troubleshooting meltdowns and perfectionism, these insights are a breath of fresh air for parents and educators alike.   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! Curiosity Post – A Snail Mail Club for kids – Real mail; Real life! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling gifted/2e & neurodivergent kiddos! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Sensory Struggles and Clothes: How to Help Your Child Dress Without Tears Navigating Sensory Overload: Actionable Strategies for Kids in Loud Environments Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home Playful Sensory Learning at Home: Five Senses Spinner What Exactly is Deschooling.. and Do I Need to Do It? Falling Unexpectedly in Love With Homeschooling My Gifted Child Self-Care and Co-Regulation | Balancing Parenting and Sensory Needs When School Refusal Turns Into a Healing Journey Picky Eating | Sensory Struggles and Real Solutions for Homeschooling Families Movement on Bad Weather Days: Meeting Sensory Needs at Home  

    The Sandy Show Podcast
    The Fuzz Sits in on A Snow Day

    The Sandy Show Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 12:10 Transcription Available


    This episode of The JB and Sandy Show is a cozy, quirky family affair, as Sandy, Tricia, and their daughter “The Fuzz” gather around the mic to share snow day rituals, generational quirks, and a spirited debate about the future of Groundhog Day. The Fuzz introduces the concept of a “Sunday reset”—tidying up, prepping for the week, and enjoying the rare luxury of a Monday off school. “I just felt nasty… I'd been laying in my bed, playing Minecraft and eating Little Debbies. But I had enough of it!”

    Player: Engage
    The Riot Publishing Paradox and The Resurrection of Hytale

    Player: Engage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 56:13


    In this episode, Greg and Colan break down the surprising success of Hytale after its departure from Riot Games, the strategic restructuring at Ubisoft, and the evolving multi-platform future of Xbox. Colan provides a deep-dive "dissertation" on the three eras of Riot Games publishing and explains why the studio may be "trapped by its own success".Key Discussion Points1. The Hytale Miracle: From Cancellation to Chart-Topper The Buyback: After Riot Games effectively shuttered the project, the original founders bought back the rights and launched into Early Access. Market Dominance: Within its first weeks, Hytale ranked #4 in search and #9 on Twitch, commanding roughly 2.5% of the total gaming market. The China Factor: Colan highlights the massive "opportunity cost" for Riot/Tencent, noting that Hytale could have been a native competitor to Minecraft in a Chinese market with over 700 million accounts.2. The Evolution (and Stagnation) of Riot Games Publishing The Golden Era (2019-2020): Riot enjoyed a historic run with "heaters" like Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and Legends of Runeterra. The "Trapped" Success: Colan argues that Riot is now bloated by the weight of its own success; the immense resources required to maintain massive live-service hits prevents them from taking bold risks on new IP. Riot Forge Lessons: Why Riot's attempt to release smaller "love letters" to the community failed to act as a funnel for new players.3. Ubisoft's Strategic Reset Cancellations & Restructuring: Ubisoft has canceled six games, including the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, while mandating a 5-day return-to-office policy. The Global Shift: An analysis of why game development is shifting from expensive hubs like California to subsidized regions like Riyadh.4. The Shooter Landscape: Highguard vs. Marathon Highguard's Attention Deficit: Despite viral memes, the game lacks measurable player attention, making it a high-risk launch in a genre dominated by Apex and Overwatch. The Case for Marathon: Colan remains "bullish" on Bungie's Marathon, predicting it will successfully claim a "bronze medal" spot in the extraction shooter hierarchy.Featured Quotes"Riot is first-in-class at maintaining live ecosystems, but that success becomes a weight. Why risk anything when you have a thing you can monetize forever?" — Colan NeeseResources & Links Colan's Newsletter: Subscribe to "Patch Notes" on Substack or LinkedIn for the full dissertation on Riot's publishing history. Player Driven Workshop: Sign up for next week's player experience session at PlayerDriven.io. DICE Summit 2026: Catch Greg and Colan live in Las Vegas next month.

    This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
    #636 - Jason Momoa

    This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 86:53


    Jason Momoa is an actor and producer known for his roles in Game of Thrones, Aquaman, Minecraft and more. His new movie “The Wrecking Crew” with Dave Bautista is out 1/28. Jason joins Theo to talk about his community college days in Iowa, how rock climbing helps his focus, and why protecting the beauty of Hawaii has always been important to him. Jason Momoa: https://www.instagram.com/prideofgypsies/  ------------------------------------------------ Tour Dates! https://theovon.com/tour New Merch: https://www.theovonstore.com ------------------------------------------------- Sponsored By: Celsius: Go to the Celsius Amazon store to check out all of their flavors. #CELSIUSBrandPartner #CELSIUSLiveFit https://amzn.to/3HbAtPJ  Prize Picks: Go to https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THEO and use code THEO to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Play Responsibly.  Moonpay: Head over to https://www.moonpay.com/theo  to sign up  Ethos: Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/THEO. Application times may vary. Rates may vary.  Quo: Go to http://quo.com/theo for 20% off of your first 6 months. Acorns: Go to http://acorns.com/theo to get your $20 bonus investment. ------------------------------------------------- Music: “Shine” by Bishop Gunn Bishop Gunn - Shine ------------------------------------------------ Submit your funny videos, TikToks, questions and topics you'd like to hear on the podcast to: tpwproducer@gmail.com Hit the Hotline: 985-664-9503 Video Hotline for Theo Upload here: https://www.theovon.com/fan-upload Send mail to: This Past Weekend 1906 Glen Echo Rd PO Box #159359 Nashville, TN 37215 ------------------------------------------------ Find Theo: Website: https://theovon.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/theovon Facebook: https://facebook.com/theovon Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thispastweekend Twitter: https://twitter.com/theovon YouTube: https://youtube.com/theovon Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheoVonClips Shorts Channel: https://bit.ly/3ClUj8z ------------------------------------------------ Producer: Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachdpowers Producer: Trevyn https://www.instagram.com/trevyn.s/  Producer: Nick https://www.instagram.com/realnickdavis/ Producer: Andrew https://www.instagram.com/bleachmediaofficial/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast
    Render Distance 386: A Recipe For Happiness

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 79:12


    Joel, and Jonny saddle up for more baby mob changes in the latest Minecraft snapshot, and discuss spears vs. tridents, rope ladders, and crafting happiness all in email from listeners.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/01/26/the-spawn-chunks-386-a-recipe-for-happiness/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast
    The Spawn Chunks 386: A Recipe For Happiness

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 117:47


    Joel, and Jonny saddle up for more baby mob changes in the latest Minecraft snapshot, and discuss spears vs. tridents, rope ladders, and crafting happiness all in email from listeners.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/01/26/the-spawn-chunks-386-a-recipe-for-happiness/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dig Straight Down - A Minecraft Podcast
    Hytale Isn't “Minecraft 2”

    Dig Straight Down - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 24:36


    New Q&A: Are there any Minecraft systems that feel unfinished to you?One Block Challenge!THEME: Workstation blocks!Email me your idea or leave it on the Discord. Only give me one idea. Provide the name of the block and any function it has. Keep your descriptions simple and to the point. The winners will be announced in a future episode.LinksDiscord: https://discord.gg/jcTmQteGBsPatreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/digstraightdownpodcast⁠Email: ⁠digstraightdowncast@gmail.com⁠Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/RebelJC_92⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/RebelJC⁠Music: Above and Beyond, MilesRocksAlotSoulscraft: ⁠https://rebeljc.itch.io/soulscraft⁠Adventures in Lantern Valley - A Minecraft Story Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kw2VzPrWt5bf0UOiHuW05?si=YblJgRW_TzO_vjUj4N2t8Q⁠

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast
    The Spawn Chunks 385: What Can Minecraft Learn From Hytale?

    The Spawn Chunks - A Minecraft Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 117:47


    Jonny, and Joel cover a small technical snapshot for Minecraft 26.1, answer listener email about anvils, and explore Hytale – a new voxel, survival RPG – and discuss what lessons Minecraft, and Hytale can learn from one another.Show notes for The Spawn Chunks are here:https://thespawnchunks.com/2026/01/19/the-spawn-chunks-385-what-can-minecraft-learn-from-hytale/Join The Spawn Chunks Discord community!https://Patreon.com/TheSpawnChunksThe Spawn Chunks YouTube:https://youtube.com/thespawnchunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Who Smarted?
    Trusty Trivia: MINECRAFT!!!

    Who Smarted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 4:09


    Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!