Podcasts about Missouri

Meet Annalisa and Malea Milton, the twin-sister gymnasts duo from Lee's Summit, Missouri, who signed with the LSU Gymnastics' Class of 2026. They talk becoming a Tiger, life growing up, the dynamic between them as twins and much more. Watch on LSU+.

Missouri's candidates are set for the November general election under a redrawn congressional map. But with Kansas City's three districts carved to specifically benefit Republicans, even longtime U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II faces a tough race.

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Books first. Complaining second. As God intended.This week we're talking about the books we've been reading, storm-chasing romance, Savannah Golden's Polaris, and what's happening at The Book Burrow. Then we get into the part of owning an indie bookstore nobody sees: ordering, inventory, social media, bank runs, post office trips, family life, sick kids, and occasionally getting a one-star review because real life happened. Then things get significantly less productive.Reborn doll moms. TikTok rage bait. People eating horrifying amounts of butter. True crime. Getting stuck on Universal rides. Roller coaster death scenarios. You know, bookstore stuff.Scissor Sisters is book talk, bookstore life and whatever else KStew and Meep couldn't stop thinking about this week.

In this episode of Ag Tech Talk, we explore how artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping transform precision agronomy with Dr. Jasmine Neupane, assistant professor of Agricultural Systems Technology at the University of Missouri. Dr. Neupane's research focuses on integrating digital agriculture technologies, including sensors, remote sensing, and data analytics, to help farmers and ag retailers make more informed, field-specific decisions that improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

An episode from Berean Baptist Church, an independent body of King James Bible believers located in Springfield Missouri. If you are looking for a church in the Springfield, Missouri area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time. We would love to hear from you at (417) 833-1529 or on our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bereansgf.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You may also write them at:Berean Baptist Church507 East Norton Rd,Springfield, MO 65803 This message is part of the KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast, a ministry dedicated to making faithful, King James Bible preaching available to all; especially those who may have limited access to sound biblical teaching.Our purpose is simple: to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ, uphold the authority of the Holy Scriptures, and point souls to the truth of God's Word. Every message shared through this podcast comes from likeminded, Bible-believing churches and ministries that hold firmly to the King James Bible as the final authority in faith and practice.This podcast is used as a Gospel resource and teaching tool, including outreach efforts to individuals who are incarcerated. We believe God's Word is living, powerful, and able to work in hearts wherever it is heard.If you are a pastor, preacher, or church that faithfully preaches from the King James Bible and would like to learn more about being part of this podcast, or if you have questions about this ministry, you are welcome to reach out.The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dossmetrics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KJVPreaching #JeffAbles #BereanBaptistChurch #ChurchSermons #BiblePreaching #Churches #KingJamesBible #ChristianPodcast

In this focused conversation on The Right Side, Doug Billings is joined by Ramiz “Miz” Hakim for a clear and direct discussion on Missouri Amendment 3.They break down what a YES vote actually accomplishes versus what a NO vote leaves in place, expose the serious problems with the “Vote No from the right” campaign, and explain why allowing the perfect to become the enemy of the good would result in fewer unborn children being protected this November.This episode covers:• The official ballot language and what it really means• Why a NO vote does not advance personhood• Constitutional vs. statutory protection• Authentic pro-life strategy and incremental progress• Why certain voices pushing a NO vote do not belong in the pro-life or conservative movementIf you care about protecting life in Missouri, this conversation brings the clarity the moment requires.Please donate to the show at: www.DougBillings.usLike, share, and subscribe.Prayerfully consider supporting The Right Side at DougBillings.us.We're in this together. Believe it.For the Republic!Cheers#MissouriAmendment3 #VoteYes #ProLife #DougBillings #TheRightSide #RamizHakim #MizMatters #MissouriPolitics #ProtectLifeSupport the show

Originally recorded and released as a subscriber-only bonus episode in 2022, available publicly for the first time. Adam and Olivia recap the highly banned Ozarks episode of Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, which floats the theory that, after everything collapses, Missouri will be the new home of the American government. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-the-show--7047649/support.Follow the You Don't Even Like Podcasts Network on social media!Instagram: http://instagram.com/youdontpodBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/youdontpod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@youdontpodFacebook: http://facebook.com/youdontpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youdontpods

Pride Month Reflections, Bruce as Lifeline, and the Thunder Road “Mary” Question (with Beverly) Host Jesse Jackson welcomes Beverly, a longtime Bruce Springsteen fan from Missouri now living in Kentucky, to discuss how Springsteen's writing—especially around gender and politics—has resonated throughout her life. Beverly shares growing up with little music at home, discovering Bruce through “Dancing in the Dark” at 17, and how Born in the U.S.A. became her gateway to the full catalog. She recounts missing the Born in the U.S.A. tour, first seeing Bruce on the Human Touch/Lucky Town tour, later seeing the E Street Band on the Reunion Tour, and attending about 25 shows including Wrecking Ball-era dates and Springsteen on Broadway. They talk about fandom as comfort during family milestones, illness, and political turmoil, favorite tour moments and speeches, underrated songs she hopes to hear (“Spare Parts,” “Moonlight Motel”), and end with Beverly's answer to whether Mary gets in the car in “Thunder Road.” 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 01:24 Beverly Background 02:06 Growing Up Without Music 04:02 First Records and Covers 05:05 Discovering Bruce at 17 09:21 First Concerts and Tours 11:20 Counting Shows and Empty Nest 12:05 Bruce and Bourbon Trip 15:07 Concert Adventures and Broadway 17:05 Songs as Family Soundtrack 18:29 Bruce Politics and Hope 21:41 Letter to You in 2020 24:40 Passing Fandom to Kids 27:31 Nebraska and Dark Stories 28:02 Tour Highlights and Moments 28:27 Speeches Hit Hard 29:06 Defending the Setlist 29:55 Catalog Depth Debate 32:17 Songs Change With Age 34:00 Lyrics as Lifelines 35:56 Family Fan Moments 37:02 Songs Theyre Chasing 42:04 Whats Next for Bruce 43:13 Reunion Tour to Rising 53:11 Thunder Road vs Sandy 54:56 Final Thanks and Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earn 1 CEU! What would happen to your pet care business if you suddenly could not run it? Attorney and business owner Sativa Boatman joins Collin to explain why wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and succession planning matter long before retirement. They discuss the risks of allowing a business to pass through probate and the operational gap that can leave employees, clients, and family members without anyone authorized to act. Sativa encourages owners to recognize their businesses as valuable assets and clearly communicate whether those businesses should continue, be sold, or be responsibly closed. This conversation offers a practical starting point for protecting what you have built while giving the people around you greater clarity and peace. Main topics: Avoiding Probate for Businesses Trusts and Ownership Transfers Planning for Owner Incapacity Choosing a Business Successor Treating Business as Assets Main takeaway: "You do not want your business to be run through probate court if you die." That statement may feel uncomfortable, but avoiding the conversation does not protect the business you have worked so hard to build. Without the proper legal structure, there may be no one immediately authorized to sign payroll, access critical accounts, manage contracts, or make decisions for your company. Your employees, clients, family, and community could all be affected while the courts determine who has the authority to act. Planning does not mean that you expect the worst to happen tomorrow. It means recognizing that your business is an asset worthy of protection. A thoughtful succession plan can provide clear instructions for whether the business should continue, be sold, or be responsibly closed. In this episode, Sativa Boatman helps us begin asking the difficult—but necessary—questions that create clarity and peace for everyone involved. About our guest: Sativa Boatman is an attorney and business owner with Assertion Law Firm LLC, a Missouri transactional law firm serving families and businesses throughout the state. Her practice includes estate planning, elder law, probate and trust administration, business matters, and real estate. She focuses on helping clients understand complicated legal decisions and create plans tailored to their assets, families, businesses, and long-term goals. Through her work, Sativa seeks to educate and empower clients so they can move forward with greater confidence and peace of mind. (Assertion Law Firm LLC) Links: Assertion Law Firm LLC Sativa Boatman and Firm Contact Information Assertion Law Firm Business Law Services Assertion Law Firm Educational Articles Sativa Boatman on LinkedIn Assertion Law Firm provides legal services involving estate planning, probate and trust administration, real estate, and business law throughout Missouri. The firm's business-law services include entity setup, contracts, business purchases, succession planning, and business transitions. (Assertion Law Firm LLC) Phone: 888-887-4170 Check out our Starter Packs See all of our discounts!

Exposure to a highly toxic weedkiller called paraquat is tied to a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Lawmakers in Missouri and other Midwestern states have tried to pass measures banning paraquat. But as the Midwest Newsroom's Luke Nozicka reports, their efforts have stalled this year.

Returning guest, Dr. David Schenker, a professor of classics at Mizzou, returns for a 6-year catch up! At the time of this recording, he had just taught his final formal class after 35 years at the University of Missouri. Luckily, he will continue working through delivering occasional lectures, committee work, and Greek reading. In today's episode, he discusses shifting from “Classical Tradition” to “Classical Reception,” and updates us on his cross-listed course, “Black Dionysus: Greek Tragedy in Africa and the African Diaspora.” The conversation also covers curriculum debates, Emily Wilson's campus visit to Mizzou, reactions to Christopher Nolan's new Odyssey trailer, AI in teaching, and department restructuring. Lastly, he provided insight into the “Schenkerthon” retirement event held in honour of his retirement and his hopes for his departmental legacy and other retirement plans. So tuck in your togas and hop aboard Trireme Transit for this week's exciting odyssey! Don't forget to follow us on Bluesky, Facebook & Instagram or visit our website www.theozymandiasproject.com! Originally recorded May 7, 2026.Learn more about Dr. Schenker: https://car.missouri.edu/people/schenker Listen to his first AOH episode: https://www.ozymandiasproject.com/podcast/episode/37933cbe/episode-2-dr-david-schenker Custom music by Brent Arehart of Arehart Sounds and edited by Dan Maday. Want a transcript of the episode? Email us at theozymandiasprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we can provide one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast. Today's guest is Chad Carleton, CEO of Good Company, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce 3PL in Springfield, Missouri. The business grew from the fulfillment operation behind Everything Kitchens after an outside brand asked the team to handle its fragile dinnerware shipments.Today, Good Company expects to ship four to five million orders across only 20 clients. Carleton explains why the company goes deep with fewer brands and builds dedicated workflows around them. He also shares lessons on warehouse culture, peer accountability, automation, AI, decision-making, and the pressures shaping the 3PL market.Learn more about Pallite here.Learn more about Big Joe's AP44 here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Spencer and Lee review a fiery, blockbuster finale of House of the Dragon season 3. Spoiler: Spencer shows up to this one a la Daemon outside that walls of Tumbleton. Thank you for joining us for our coverage of season 3 of HBO's House of the Dragon! We hope you'll stay subscribed, as we'll be back with coverage of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2, House of the Dragon season 4 (eventually), and a lot, lot, more. For now, we continue descending the Silo and seeing what Ted's up to in Missouri (or is it Kansas? Or England?)Let us know what you think! www.mangumtalks.com or mangumtalkspodcasts@gmail.com or facebook.com/mangumtalks

Childcare costs in Missouri and Kansas can now rival a mortgage for working families, but two Midwestern lawmakers are fighting to change that. Plus: After the Affordable Care Act tax credits lapsed, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of farmers and ranchers.

My Hero Academia is celebrating a decade of heroes, and My Hero Academia in Concert is bringing the world of the anime to life with a giant cinema screen, live band and orchestral performance. Mostly Superheroes talks with Emily Marshall, music supervisor, music director, keyboardist and associate conductor for the production. Emily explains how the Japanese creative team helped shape the show, how the music is synchronized with the on-screen story, and what it takes to turn iconic moments from My Hero Academia into a live concert experience. My Hero Academia in Concert comes to The Factory in St. Louis on October 4, 2026. Emily Marshall also shares why experiencing an anime you love with a live orchestra is completely different from watching it at home—and why fans may never want to go back after seeing it performed live. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 My Hero Academia in Concert 01:10 Welcome to Mostly Superheroes 01:37 My Hero Academia and its 10th anniversary 02:10 Introducing Emily Marshall 03:24 Welcome back, Emily 04:02 How the My Hero Academia concert is coming together 04:36 Pre-production, rehearsals and working with the Japanese team 04:59 Scotty Scoop's My Hero Academia questions 05:40 Does Emily have input in creating the show? 06:20 Turning the anime into a musical concert experience 07:24 Finding the story within the footage and music 08:13 Why fans should experience My Hero Academia in Concert 08:40 The unique experience of anime with a live orchestra 09:24 Why live music changes the experience 09:45 Bringing a live film score experience to fans 09:57 Final thoughts from Emily Marshall 10:11 Tickets and where to find Emily 10:35 End interview 10:55 Support Mostly Superheroes 11:39 My Hero Academia in Concert Get tickets for My Hero Academia in Concert at The Factory on October 4 and experience the world of heroes through music. Mostly Superheroes is an independent podcast based in St. Louis, Missouri, covering movies, television, comics, anime, pop culture, events and the people behind the fandom. Support Mostly Superheroes: mostlysuperheroes.com/support ©2026 Carrogan Studios

On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Mohit Patel, the owner of Barrel Blends Wine and Spirits — the St. Louis bottle shop that's grown from one store in Bridgeton into four locations across the region, one barrel pick at a time.Mohit's path to running a liquor store started nowhere near liquor at all. He came to the U.S. from India in 2006 to study pre-pharmacy at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, fell in love with research instead, and spent the next decade chasing two biotech startups and a PhD developing a new antimicrobial aimed at antibiotic-resistant "superbugs." When that work proved too slow a path to support a growing family, he pivoted to something that could pay the bills sooner.He opened his first Barrel Blends wanting to fix what felt like a broken retail experience — grab a bottle, get in line, check out, nothing more. Drawing on the hospitality he grew up with in India, where showing up at someone's door unannounced is normal and feeding guests is instinct, he built stores meant for people to linger: wide aisles, open bottles poured right at the register, and a team trained to be on the floor talking to guests instead of standing behind a counter.That philosophy is what turned the Valley Park flagship into what it is today — a small bar next to the register that grew into a full bar, a walk-in cigar humidor, and a golf simulator, built one guest request at a time. It's also why barrel picks are treated as a real commitment rather than a marketing gimmick: Mohit and his team travel to distilleries, taste barrels alongside guests and staff, and skip months entirely when nothing meets the bar.It's a conversation about building a business around hospitality instead of transactions, treating a barrel pick as a promise instead of a product drop, and what happens when a liquor store becomes a family's third home.They discuss:• Trading a career in scientific research for a shot at retail after two biotech startups and a PhD• Immigrating from India in 2006, learning to do his own laundry, and adjusting to life outside a joint family household• Developing a new antimicrobial aimed at antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" during his PhD, and why that work is still ongoing on the side• Opening the first Barrel Blends in Bridgeton to fix what felt like a mundane, transactional liquor-store experience• Bringing Indian-style hospitality into retail — wide aisles, open bottles poured at the register, and a team trained to be on the floor• How Barrel Blends actually earns a barrel pick — traveling to distilleries, tasting with guests and staff, and skipping months when nothing's good enough• Missouri's own thriving whiskey scene, from Ben Holladay to Still 630 Distillery• How the Valley Park flagship's bar grew from a small counter setup into a full bar, walk-in cigar humidor, and golf simulator• Discovering that more than 70% of Barrel Blends' revenue comes from returning guests• The Father's Day bourbon-and-food-pairing tradition Mohit built as a tribute to fathers, having grown up far from his own family in India• Where in St. Louis County Barrel Blends might plant its next flagSupport the show

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is thwiping its way across movie screens worldwide, and taking over the summer box office. The guys have had a chance to watch it at least once, and we share our thoughts about Peter, MJ, Ned, the Punisher, the Hulk, and even Jean Grey. We have our weekly Pick 3 choices, sponsored by our friends at Clint's Comics. We would love to hear your comments on the show. Let us know what you've been reading or watching this week. Contact us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, or by email. We want to hear from you! As always, we are the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! and we hope you enjoy the show. The Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! is proudly sponsored by Clint's Comics, 815 N Noland Road in Independence, Missouri. Whether it is new comics, trade paperbacks, action figures, statues, posters, or T-shirts, the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you find exactly what you need. You should also know that Clint's Comics has the most extensive collection of back issues in the metro area. If you need to find a particular book to complete a title's run, head to Clint's or check out their website at clintscomics.com. Tell them that the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! sent you.

We dive into the world of steak cooking on Episode 368 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with a couple of big winner at last weekend's Hornersville Watermelon Festival in southeast Missouri. First up is Dan Wright of Take it Easy BBQ from St. Louis. While he's won big in KCBS and the Rib Cookoff Association, Dan came up big in SCA entry by earning a rare triple golden ticket (steak, ribs and beans) into next spring's SCA Worlds in Pensacola, Fla. John Lindsey is one of the top SCA cooks in the organization's history, with dozens of grand championships and his outstanding All-Qued Up product line of rubs and sauces. Admittedly burned out from years on the circuit, John hadn't cooked an SCA comp in more than three years, but clearly hasn't lost his touch by winning the combined (three steaks) score in Hornersville. John also gives his thoughts on the bring-your-own-steak option from that contest and how it could be the future of SCA. Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve talk about cooking in the heat over the last week and preview the week ahead in BBQ and sports. A big thanks to our show sponsors and marketing partners. Please support them: Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #charcoalofchampions  The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked  The Grill Guys of Missouri #grillguys417 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq  Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great rest of your BBQ week and, as always … #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

The Oklahoma Sooners' 2026 football schedule is loaded, and the Foxx Den crew is going game by game to predict every win and loss. Can OU win in the Big House against Michigan? Can Brent Venables and the Sooners survive road trips to Georgia and Florida? And what happens when Oklahoma and Texas meet again in the Red River Rivalry?We break down the entire Oklahoma football schedule, including UTEP, Michigan, New Mexico, Georgia, Texas, Kentucky, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Florida, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Missouri. The crew also debates SEC vs. Big Ten football, Oklahoma's College Football Playoff chances, whether 9-3 would be good enough, and just how high the Sooners' ceiling can be in 2026. The episode specifically revolves around different final-record predictions—including 8-4, 9-3 and 10-2 scenarios. ⏱️ EPISODE BREAKDOWN00:36 — OU's 2026 schedule begins01:39 — UTEP season opener02:27 — Oklahoma at Michigan08:04 — SEC vs. Big Ten debate09:43 — New Mexico trap game?10:35 — Oklahoma at Georgia11:46 — Red River Rivalry vs. Texas15:52 — Where will OU stand after five games?16:45 — Kentucky trap-game debate18:48 — Mississippi State19:16 — South Carolina20:48 — Oklahoma goes to The Swamp22:02 — Ole Miss could be dangerous24:20 — Texas A&M comes to Norman26:22 — Oklahoma at Missouri27:39 — Is 9-3 good enough for OU?28:18 — What if OU-Texas is undefeated vs. undefeated?29:47 — Should Red River ever move?

Andrew Camp and Collin Hitt join Mike Petrilli and David Griffith to discuss Moving Target: The Success and Failure of Missouri's Charter School Funding Surge, a new Fordham report by David, Andrew, and Collin. They examine Missouri's effort to close the charter funding gap, how schools used the additional money, and why true funding parity remained out of reach. They also discuss the effects on staffing, teacher retention, and student achievement.Then, on the Research Minute, Amber Northern reviews new research from Ohio on whether the threat of third-grade retention can improve reading achievement by prompting schools to provide struggling students with additional literacy support.Recommended content:Moving Target: The Success and Failure of Missouri's Charter School Funding Surge —Andrew M. Camp, Collin Hitt, and David Griffith, for the Thomas B. Fordham InstituteThe Impact of Increasing Funding for High-Performing Ohio Charter Schools: The Quality Community School Support Fund, 2019–23 —Stéphane Lavertu, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteCharter School Funding: Inequity's Next Frontier —Sheree Speakman, Chester E. Finn, Jr., and Bryan C. Hassel, for the Thomas B. Fordham InstituteWhy Ohio's third-grade retention law worked (until lawmakers killed it) —Vladimir Kogan, Thomas B. Fordham InstituteThe Effect of Retention Threat on Student Learning Gains: Evidence from Ohio —Sarah Souders and Robert Bifulco, EdWorkingPapers (July 2026)Feedback Welcome: Have ideas for improving our show? We would love to hear them. Send them to thegadfly@fordhaminstitute.org

Thomas Stubblefield, a NABCEP-certified solar installer who travels across multiple states (Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Illinois) to rescue and repair failing solar systems. Thomas explained that he has handled over 300 service calls in the past year, with 100% resolution rate, helping homeowners whose systems were installed by now-bankrupt companies like Power Home Solar and Pink Energy. He described finding numerous installation issues including improper wiring, squirrel damage covered with electrical tape, and dangerous electrical conditions, with some systems sitting incomplete for up to five years. Thomas emphasized that homeowners should never sign job completion forms until systems are fully operational and producing power, and recommended checking NABCEP certification and local contractor licensing boards when selecting solar installers.   Topics Covered Orphan solar systems Company bankruptcies Job completion form scam Dangerous wiring hazards Homeowner financial ruin Contractor license verification Solar system rescues Yelp review trust Third-party ownership (TPO) Multi-state service coverage Roof damage issues Stolen SolarEdge home runs Unlicensed electrician errors Solar panel shading Design tools (Aurora/PVWatts) Koala Solar Pros branding   Reach out to Thomas Stubblefield here: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/koalallc/ Website: www.koalasolarpros.com/ Email: support@koalasolarpros.com Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean www.solarsean.com/pva

In July of 1972, in the river town of Louisiana, Missouri, two little boys were playing in their backyard at the foot of Marzolf Hill when their older sister heard them start screaming. Fifteen-year-old Doris Harrison went to the bathroom window and saw something standing by a tree, six or seven feet tall, covered in black hair, with no face she could make out and something dead tucked under its arm. The town laughed at those kids for about a day and a half.Then a Pentecostal congregation of roughly fifty people heard something come down off that hill, and nobody in Pike County thought it was funny for the rest of the month.This is stop number twenty-five on the Backwoods Cryptid Road Trip, the halfway point, and it's the story of Momo, the Missouri Monster.We walk through the whole flap as it actually happened, from the picnic encounter on Highway 79 in 1971 to the Harrison sighting on July 11, 1972, to Edgar Harrison hanging bait on a tree behind his own house and sitting out in the dark waiting for whatever took his children's afternoon away from them. We cover the sick dog, the smell that runs through every account like a thread, the church meeting on the night of July 14, and Police Chief Shelby Ward putting two dozen armed men across Marzolf Hill three times and finding nothing at all.We get into the plaster casts, the three-toed track that a zoo director in Oklahoma City looked at and called a hoax, and the out-of-state investigators who camped in a family's backyard and left with a theory about flying objects that did more damage to this case than any skeptic ever managed. And we talk about what happens to a town when the newspapers show up, name your monster for you, and turn one bad July into a festival.The second half of the episode leaves Momo behind and gets into Missouri Sasquatch country, because strip the nickname and the novelty record off the Harrison case and what's left is an ordinary Sasquatch report. Missouri has produced roughly 147 catalogued encounters and has never stopped generating them.We cover a farmer near Bowling Green who came around a creek bend on a four-wheeler and found something squatting in the water thirty feet in front of him, the ongoing reports out of Cuivre River State Park and Bowling Green Lake, the night four young men sat in a Jeep near Smithville Lake and listened to the woods go quieter than any of them had ever heard, and the men out of southeast Missouri who put their names to what they saw in the Mark Twain National Forest country.Then we turn it over to the mail. Jenny was seven years old and bringing laundry off the line when the sheet in front of her moved the wrong way. Ray watched something cross a river road in front of his headlights and drove eleven miles out of his way for a year afterward without telling his wife why. Marla found tracks along a fence line and watched her husband go get a shovel and bury them.Dean sat in a deer stand and listened to the silence travel toward him. Colleen's three children came across the yard at a dead run, and the middle one said the thing at the tree line had no face, which is exactly what a fifteen-year-old girl told a newspaper thirty years before.And Wes put a light on something standing chest deep in the Mississippi at forty feet, and it didn't run.The kids saw it first. Nobody ever believes the kids.Email BrianJoin Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteHave you experienced a Bigfoot sighting, Sasquatch encounter, Dogman experience, UFO sighting, or any unexplained cryptid or paranormal event deep in the woods? We want to hear your story.Email your encounter to brian@paranormalworldproductions.com for a chance to be featured on a future episode of Backwoods Bigfoot Stories.Backwoods Bigfoot Stories is a paranormal storytelling podcast featuring real Bigfoot encounters, Sasquatch sightings, Dogman reports, cryptid experiences, and true scary stories from the backwoods.Follow the show and turn on automatic downloads so you never miss a chilling encounter from the forest. Listen with the lights off… if you dare.

In this episode of Ten Minute Tuesday, we dive into the surprising legal battle that helped shape modern waterfowl hunting in America. The story begins in 1914 with an Arkansas hunter, a few coots, and a federal government attempting something brand new: regulating migratory birds across state lines. What started as a relatively small hunting violation quickly turned into a much bigger constitutional question—who actually has the authority to protect a duck that refuses to stay in one state? The episode follows the early Weeks-McLean Act, the court cases that challenged federal waterfowl regulations, and the confusion hunters faced when state and federal seasons didn't agree. After federal judges ruled the original approach unconstitutional, the government changed strategies entirely. That eventually led to an international migratory bird treaty, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, and the Supreme Court's landmark Missouri v. Holland decision. It's a fascinating look at how duck hunting regulations, states' rights, conservation, and even international diplomacy became connected through the birds traveling America's flyways. If you've ever sat in a duck blind and wondered why migratory bird regulations are federal in the first place, this history lesson explains how we got here—and how a handful of hunters and court cases helped build the waterfowl conservation system we still hunt under today. Thanks for listening to the Midwest Flyways Podcast! Be sure to check out the Flyways Hunt Club for even more exclusive content every week.   Join Flyways Hunt Club and get 1 month free! Flyways Hunt Club New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

   Remember last month when President Trump went to the NATO Summit in Turkey and they switched out Air Force One planes for the prez?  Well, turns out he didn't fly on either one of them.  According the Washington Post, Trump and his closest aides got in catering truck after boarding the plane and were taken to a different military jet to fly to England.  Incredible.    It's getting worse and worse for Tony Fauci... and all of us.  Wow, how many lies could this man tell?  According to his text messages, Fauci was concerned about first trimester miscarriages for women after taking the Covid jab.  His concern was proven to be the truth.... his public backing of the vax to go ahead and take it if you're pregnant was criminal.    Missouri's Will Scharf has been promoted by the president and he's more than deserving.    The WNBA is at a crossroads, after 30 years in business, because they're trying to figure out what a "woman" is in their rules and charter.  This league is a mess.    Eric Bieniemy is back at Chiefs camp after his son allegedly shot his wife in Virginia.  KU gets to play home games this year but there will be "temporary conditions" with some restrooms and concessions as they're still a year away from completing their nearly all new stadium.  And a golfer that cheated is totally humiliated in St. Louis.

It's no secret that voters are increasingly disgusted by today's extremist, right-wing Republican lawmakers. But less known is the fact that extremist GOP lawmakers are even more disgusted by you voters!They're so disgusted that a top legislative priority of Republican leaders in the White House, Congress, and state legislatures is to rig election rules, literally to rule-out issues and voters they don't like. For example, Republicans in Missouri (the “Show Me” State) showed us what they're made of by attempting to kill the people's right to amend their state's constitution. Missouri and 25 other states have long provided a citizen-led initiative process so the people can propose and pass their own laws, rather than always depending on politicians to “do what's right.” Yes – it's direct democracy!But the people (damn them!) have been passing things like providing health care for the poor and raising the minimum wage. So, “No-no!” screeched Republican leaders and corporate lobbyists, who otherwise control the entire state government. In a perversion of people power, they wrote a ballot initiative that, effectively, would leave direct democracy “dead” in Missouri.Clever, huh? Use the initiative process to kill the initiative process.But the people rallied, exposed the fraud, and in a massive turnout of voters in last week's elections 80 percent – 80 percent! – rejected the establishment's anti-democracy ploy.Missourians showed ‘em – but anti-democracy elites are now pushing direct-voter bans in 15 other states, including Arizona, Florida, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Utah. To keep track and shove back against these plutocratic power grabs, connect with the nationwide monitoring and grassroots campaigns of the Fairness Project: thefairnessproject.org.More from MissouriWant to keep up with Missourians who are fighting the good fight? Here are some rabble rousers whose work we love:* Jess Piper and her newsletter, The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper * Will Westmoreland - his newsletter is here!Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Mizzou Radio Network analyst Howard Richards joins Gabe and Cody to tell some stories and preview the 2026 Missouri football season

What happened to the Latter Day Saint movement after it fractured? We discuss the fascination history on RLDS & Bickertonite views about temples. While Brigham Young led his followers West to build physical temples in Utah, multiple restoration branches took a completely different path—formally rejecting Nauvoo theology, secret endowments, and polygamy https://youtu.be/-tjIZUJcOqo Don't miss our other conversations on temples: https://gospeltangents.com/mormon_history/lds-temples/ Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved We dive into the fascinating, competitive, and highly diverse world of non-LDS temples. Discover how the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (now Community of Christ) built the massive Auditorium in Independence, Missouri—which historian John Hamer argues was secretly designed as a Kirtland-style temple—before dedicating their famous spiral temple in 1984 under Wallace B. Smith. We also explore: RLDS & Bickertonite Views About Temples The Battle for the Temple Lot: How Granville Hedrick’s followers returned to Jackson County in 1867 and purchased the original plot where 24 temples were once planned. The Great Depression’s Forgotten Temple: Why Otto Fetting's attempt to construct a Greek-style temple on the Temple Lot in the 1930s left a massive excavation hole—and why former President Harry Truman asked to have it filled in. The Bickertonite Chasm: Why William Bickerton abandoned Brigham Young’s church after polygamy was announced in 1852, choosing to reject physical temples entirely while embracing radical inclusivity—including ordaining deaconesses in the 1860s and calling an African-American apostle. Tongues and the “Smith Corpus”: A fascinating discussion on why groups that rejected Joseph Smith's later revelations (like the Doctrine and Covenants) successfully preserved early Kirtland Pentecostal gifts like speaking in tongues, while the mainstream LDS Church largely phased them out. Tune in for an incredible journey through the fractured history and competing temple visions of the Restoration! Support the show at patreon.com/gospeltangents to hear the entire uncut conversation! Copyright © 2026 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved

 State Sen. Rick Brattin was selected by voters during last week's primary election as the Republican candidate for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, a seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II. The 5th District is expected to lean more Republican under newly drawn congressional maps.

The Kast is here to discuss and react to the latest action in College Football!00:00 – Intro / SEC Preview03:04 – Georgia Bulldogs10:58 – Texas & Arch Manning Debate26:48 – Alabama & Kalen DeBoer Hot Seat35:55 – LSU & Lane Kiffin47:41 – SEC Sleepers: Oklahoma & Auburn1:00:48 – Overrated Teams, Best Bets & SEC Champion Picks1:09:11 – South Carolina, Tennessee, Ole Miss & Final SEC ThoughtsOur Sponsors USE CODE “KARTERKAST” AT SEATGEEK FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASESeatGeek.comSocial MediaTwitter: @karterkast @karterb8 @connor_sparrow @wilkersonadylanTikTok: @karterkast Instagram: @karterkast Hosted by: Karter BaughanGuests: Connor Sparrow and Dylan Wilkerson #collegefootball #CFB #football #sports #sec 2026 SEC football preview, SEC football preview 2026, SEC football 2026, college football 2026, 2026 college football preview, SEC predictions 2026, SEC championship predictions, SEC winner 2026, SEC standings predictions, college football playoff predictions, CFP predictions 2026, Georgia football, Georgia Bulldogs, Kirby Smart, Gunnar Stockton, Georgia 2026 preview, Texas football, Texas Longhorns, Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian, Texas 2026 preview, Texas national championship, Alabama football, Alabama Crimson Tide, Kalen DeBoer, Keelon Russell, Ryan Williams, Alabama 2026 preview, Alabama overrated, Kalen DeBoer hot seat, LSU football, LSU Tigers, Lane Kiffin, Sam Leavitt, LSU 2026 preview, LSU playoff predictions, Oklahoma football, Oklahoma Sooners, Brent Venables, John Mateer, Oklahoma 2026 preview, Oklahoma sleeper, Auburn football, Auburn Tigers, Alex Golesh, Byrum Brown, Auburn 2026 preview, Auburn sleeper, Tennessee football, Tennessee Volunteers, Josh Heupel, Jim Knowles, Tennessee 2026 preview, Ole Miss football, Ole Miss Rebels, Trinidad Chambliss, Pete Golding, Ole Miss 2026 preview, Texas A&M football, Texas A&M Aggies, Marcel Reed, Mike Elko, Texas A&M overrated, South Carolina football, LaNorris Sellers, Shane Beamer, Mississippi State football, Jeff Lebby, Mississippi State over 4.5 wins, Kentucky football, Will Stein, Kentucky under 4.5 wins, Missouri football, Florida football, Arkansas football, Vanderbilt football, SEC sleeper teams, SEC overrated teams, SEC best bets, SEC win totals, college football best bets, college football sleepers, college football overrated teams, SEC quarterbacks 2026, SEC power rankings, SEC team previews, Georgia vs Texas, SEC title game, Texas national champion prediction, Georgia SEC champion prediction, Lane Kiffin LSU, Arch Manning Heisman, college football podcast, KarterKast

Daniel Wallace is the Executive Director of Gull Lake Ministries, a Christian family ministry and retreat center in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Prior to serving over 20 years at GLM, he was the Senior Director of Camps at a camp and conference center in Texas, overseeing six separate facilities which ministered to families, senior high, junior high and grade school students. Daniel, better known as Ambush, has over 40 summers of Christian camping experience in Michigan, Texas, Missouri, and Kansas.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:In this episode, Patrick Adams is joined by Rebecca Moyers, Director of Operational Excellence for the State of Missouri, for a preview of her session at the Lean Solutions Summit, The Feedback Advantage. Rebecca shares how the State of Missouri is using employee and customer feedback to guide process improvement, strengthen experiences, and focus limited resources on the improvements that matter most.The conversation explores how Missouri built an operational excellence community across 17 executive agencies, uses feedback to support both employee and customer experience, and applies omni-channel listening to better understand the entire customer journey. Rebecca also explains why organizations need to look beyond internal silos and consider whether every part of an experience connects seamlessly from the customer's perspective.Rebecca shares practical examples of collecting feedback through website interactions, surveys, call centers, and operational data, and emphasizes that organizations shouldn't ask for feedback unless they're prepared to act on it. Most importantly, she explains that these principles aren't limited to government or large organizations; teams in virtually any industry can use intentional feedback to improve processes, culture, and the experiences they create.Key Takeaways:Feedback helps organizations focus improvement efforts on what matters mostGreat customer experiences require looking at the entire journey—not individual silosEmployee and customer feedback become more powerful when paired with operational dataDon't ask for feedback unless you're prepared to act on itLinks:https://www.findleansolutions.com/lean-summit/https://www.findleansolutions.com/

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews RIMS SERMC Member Eric Lobser about his career path at Spire Inc. They discuss his start in Budget Analysis at Laclede Gas, which eventually became Spire Inc. He moved into Operations, Treasury, and then Strategic Planning, including Acquisitions. He continued his career as VP of Enterprise Risk Management. Eric shares how he grew into that position, using knowledge he had gained from all the departments he had worked with. He tells about his early presentations to the Board. Eric explains what ERM means to him, and how ERM helps companies manage risks, including reputation, engage in opportunities, and make the resource allocation decisions that lead to success and mitigate failures.   Listen for Eric's idea to improve the ERM acronym.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:16] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is Eric Lobser. He was a practitioner in the natural gas sector for 35 years. We're going to get his ERM philosophies today. But first… [:42] RIMS-CRMP Workshop. We are delighted to announce that on August 27th and 28th, RIMS President Manny Padilla will be leading the two-day in-person workshop at St. John's University at 101 Astor Place in New York City. A link to the registration is in this episode's show notes. [1:02] RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops. RIMS will partner with PARIMA for the RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep on September 1st and 2nd. Registration links are in this episode's show notes. [1:13] Also on the webinars page, you will see a two-part series hosted by the RIMS Membership Department. The "Classroom to Career" webinar series highlights how RIMS equips students with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to thrive in risk management careers. [1:28] Participants will gain insights into industry trends, career pathways, and practical tools that help them confidently step into the evolving world of risk management after graduation. These sessions will be hosted on September 1st and 9th. [1:41] These sessions are member exclusives and are complimentary for RIMS members, of course. So, if you are interested in becoming a member, this would be the time. Visit RIMS.org/membership. [1:51] RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:10] On with the Show! We will take a deep dive into Enterprise Risk Management with Eric Lobser. Eric recently retired from a 35-year career in the natural gas sector. He remained with one company that eventually became Spire Energy. [2:26] Eric is also a member of the RIMS Strategic and Enterprise Risk Management Council. [2:32] We will discuss his career journey, how one role led to the next before settling on Enterprise Risk Management, and his philosophies on what makes ERM truly valuable and why the acronym could use an upgrade. Let's get to it! [2:52] Interview! Eric Lobser, Welcome to RIMScast! [3:17] Justin and Eric met last year during a webinar. Eric has a fascinating career. His entire career was at Spire. Originally, it was Laclede Gas Company. Then it became The Laclede Group, and then Spire. Eric's career was 35 years and some months long. [3:53] Justin says that shows our audience that you can have a risk career at one company. You don't need to jump around. If you're doing well, if you're comfortable, if the company's treating you right, and you're doing a good job. [4:10] Eric says the risk career came later in his life. It was the culmination of a lot of other things he did. He had a varied set of positions at Spire. Over time, it was multiple types of companies. As you go through CEOs, things change. [4:31] Eric says he was there for about five CEOs and got to see many different sides of how business operates. [4:49] Eric says he graduated from Boston College in 1990. It was a tough job market. He wanted a job on the East Coast, but it was an expensive place not to have a job. He went back home. [5:08] His stepfather had a contact at the Laclede Gas Company. He interviewed, and they offered him a position, which he took. Within two weeks, he thought he would be crazy to stay at that company more than a couple of years. He thought it was odd they had a few computers. [5:29] Eric came from a school with a library full of computers. You had to sign up to use them. It taught him to use his mind, and it instilled patience. Those elements have been valuable to Eric's career. [6:06] Eric started as a budget analyst and did that for about a year and a half, in the corporate office in downtown St. Louis. [6:33] Then he was fortunate to move to Operations to do the same sort of work with all the department heads to help them with their budgeting, to translate things from Operations into financial terms and get better relationships with the people who ran the business. [6:53] Eric says he got to understand the business better from the view of the boots on the street. [7:04] Justin asks if risk management and ERM came onto Eric's radar in August 2001, when he became the Managing Director for Strategic Planning and Corporate Development. [7:18] Eric says that he had also worked with property insurance in Treasury. There's a big commodity risk at a natural gas company. There are also market risks and credit risks. [7:33] Eric says Strategic Planning was new to The Laclede Group, taking the budget period and extending it out three years, rolling in strategy and planning. [7:49] Eric helped them to develop software for business planning, custom-made from Access, to help support the Balance Scorecard they rolled out. It included something for Initiatives for making improvements, which were tied to Metrics.  [8:11] There were Action Items. There was a section where you laid out your different risks and what you were doing to mitigate them. The Action Items often required support from other areas. The software would put that into their business plan so they could see it and collaborate. [8:33] Eric says risk management and collaboration are hand-in-hand. [9:09] Eric speaks of a change in leadership, where they went from mostly looking at operational excellence and continual improvement to a more external look at other businesses, at ways to diversify within the gas industry: storage, pipeline, E&P, and more. [9:40] That was the beginning of the thought processes Eric would go through, looking at different businesses; what can go right with them, and what can go wrong. [9:57] Part of modeling acquisitions is taking a look at those scenarios and looking for the probability of a downside, what that downside looks like, and what will drive it. What has to go right to have the best case? What does the base case look like? What are those probabilities? [10:20] Eric says that was the beginning of understanding how risk and business go hand-in-hand. They can't have opportunity without risk. There's no reward without risk. Understanding that was an element of that job. [10:39] Eric was fortunate to have a tremendous boss during that time who helped him gain critical thinking about how things operate. [10:58] Eric says when they were looking at how other companies operate, they were companies within the gas industry, to stay within their knowledge base, and simplify their business, within the natural gas value chain, from wellhead to burner tip. [11:30] They were looking at exploration & production, gathering & processing, pipelines, underground storage, down to uses for it, including compressed natural gas for vehicles and local distribution utilities.  [11:58] Justin suggests that the 13-year period when Eric was in Strategic Planning and Corporate Development, holding several positions, was a key time in his career. Eric says yes, and it was his favorite period. He had gone to school for investment banking and acquisitions. [12:42] Eric says, at the same time, it was a tremendous amount of work. He thought maybe it wasn't the best place to spend his lifetime because of the level of work and stress involved. [13:04] Eric was married and raising a family, and that had to come into play, as well. He says while his wife was extremely patient with him during all those times, sometimes working around the clock, he felt it wasn't the right long-term opportunity for him. [13:20] Eric says one of the things he learned when he was doing acquisitions was developing models for how utilities make money. Eric worked with people who did rate cases at the company, to understand what drove cash flow. [13:47] In doing that, Eric learned how regulations work and how tariffs work. That led to asking himself, if this isn't the right career for me, taking a look at something next to it, which was regulatory and government affairs. [14:27] Eric had already started to learn about it. Once he was in charge, he based it on Missouri regulations. The first acquisition was a company in Kansas City, Missouri. [15:05] The second acquisition was Alagasco in Alabama, and that was a completely different type of ratemaking approach that was annual. They had a formal department. Eric was asked to develop something more formal for the entire company. [15:21] Eric says then they acquired Energy South, which brought them into Mobile and also Mississippi, a third rate jurisdiction. There was a mountain of information to climb. His drive and thirst for knowledge helped him up the curve pretty quickly. [15:53] Eric says relationships and the stuff between the lines are just as important as what you can read about and study. [16:12] Eric says, pulling from his enterprise risk career, one of the impacts is not just financial, but reputation. Reputation is a huge element of rate setting. Your reputation precedes you to the commission that oversees rate case litigation and the parties to the case. [16:47] The parties that are involved include industrials, AARP, low-income groups, an energy efficiency group, and other parties. [17:01] Understanding where they're coming from, and what they're trying to achieve, and working towards something that gives all parties some of what they want, is a key element. [17:18] If you were a bad operator; if you had a significant incident that showed you weren't a safe operator, or you weren't treating your customers well, then going into the rate case, people had their minds set that they wanted to give you not a rate increase but a rate reduction. [17:40] The value of the relationships and the reputation, the stuff that is gray and in between the lines, is not just about what the numbers are but who you are as a business. [17:56] A Quick Break! Many fantastic RIMS events are coming up in 2026. The 11th Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum will return to the Old Post Office on Thursday, September 24th, 2026. Visit ChicagolandRiskForum.org for more information. [18:12] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. The agenda is live, and registration is open. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [18:29] Save the dates: October 18th through the 21st. We will be in Quebec City to celebrate the 50th Live RIMS Canada Conference. Booth sales are open, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Advance registration is open now. [18:45] Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. Also, remember to check out RIMS.org/Canada for our spinoff show, RIMScast Canada, hosted by National Conference Committee Chair, Aaron Lukoni. [19:00] The RIMS ERM Conference 2026 will be held on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio. Registration is now open. [19:10] Through August 21st, you can nominate a program for the RIMS ERM Global Award of Distinction. If you know of an ERM Program that is award-worthy, we want to hear about it. A link to the nomination form is in this episode's show notes. Visit RIMS.org/ERM2026. [19:29] We're already looking to RISKWORLD 2027, which will be held over four days in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 18th through the 21st! The call for session proposals is now live and will stay active through August 21st. [19:44] RIMS members can exclusively register by September 4th for the best rate. And get first access to the hotel block. Hotel reservations open on October 28th, ahead of public registration. Sitting this out is the real risk! The link to registration is in this episode's show notes. [20:04] Let's Return to Our Interview with Eric Lobser! [20:31] Justin asks about compliance at a natural gas company. Eric says his career at a critical infrastructure utility delivering a relatively volatile product to people's homes was very safety-oriented with a lot of rules, regulations, and areas of compliance. [21:04] The whole industry faced a need to replace some of its aging infrastructure. That started when Eric was in Treasury and trying to think about how they would afford all the replacements they were going through. [21:22] It came again when Eric was in Regulatory, trying to understand the balance between safety and rates and what's best for the business and what's best for the customer. [21:53] Compliance is not something you can decide to do a little bit or a lot. You have to meet at least the minimum standards. Spire was always at that point but also found the benefit of going beyond that, to deal with it a little bit more strategically. [22:14] Spire was generally a group that looked at opportunities to do replacement in a way that overall was more cost-effective, exceeding requirements on their compliance. Compliance was an enterprise risk. [22:34] Eric says it was not just making sure they were in compliance, but also what the cost of compliance is and what if people change their minds and all of a sudden want us to do this or that? [22:53] Being a regulated utility, your rates are dependent on somebody deciding you deserve to have this. [23:02] Compliance was more often not physical replacement but putting in another pipe beside the old pipe and terminating the old cast iron pipe that had degraded and become a safety issue. [23:26] Spire always paid attention to where they were getting leaks or water potentially getting into the system and areas of geography that had similar types of risk. [23:39] Spire took a strategic approach to look at the information they were getting and figure out where to go and do wholesale changes rather than responding to risks as they popped up. [23:54] Eric says that was the approach where they took compliance and said if we do more, it probably can be better for us and better for the customer to take a better strategic approach. [24:19] Eric says it's inconvenient and sometimes problematic for people when there are workers in the street. Part of Eric's career was dealing with claims and issues that can happen with construction. The construction was necessary to make sure the system was safe. [24:53] Eric says the most prevalent claims were when they were doing excavation and hit something unmapped, like an underground dog fence or sprinkler system. To be cost-effective, they used reliable outside partners to replace these. [26:44] Eric says that every year, when he was in Strategic Planning, he would help put on a two-day conference for the Board to review company strategy and present new ideas. [27:01] Any time they found an acquisition opportunity that met the muster of the executives, they presented that to the Board. [27:!3] Eric says the Board is extremely interested in rate cases, which are the heart and soul of a utility's business. [27:28] Something Eric found helpful later in his career, doing regulatory work, was to pull together parties without overlapping interests, such as the Board and the Public Service Commission, to help them find agreement on why something was beneficial for the customers. [28:58] Eric says, for the first time or two, presenting to the Board was frightening. He was fortunate enough not to be leading the presentations. He reported to officers who helped develop the business planning and strategy. They helped Eric work his way into bigger roles. [29:32] Eric says when he became more involved in doing the modeling, one time he was called by the CEO to speak to the Board while he was on a family vacation. His wife reminds him of this. The Board was very interested in the upside case and downside case of a model scenario. [30:31] Eric says in that phone call he had to give the Board a rigorous view of why they should spend $1.1 billion on this acquisition. While exciting, Eric says presenting to the Board was a very stressful part of the job. They're relying on things that he's saying to them. [31:12] Eric says acquisitions have their own timeline and they develop however they want to. It's not like going to the grocery store to pick up something. When something pops, it pops, and it's all hands on deck. You don't stop until the job is done. [31:35] One more Quick Break! RIMS, The Foundation for Risk ManagementTM, is dedicated to shaping the future of the profession. By making a contribution, you are strengthening the global risk management community and investing in the future of the industry. [31:55] The Foundation also supports the Spencer Educational Foundation but has a different mission. The Foundation focuses on providing opportunities for those professionals who have already decided to enter risk management and are just getting started. [32:09] You can learn more about the Foundation by visiting www.RIMS.org/FRM.  While you're there, be sure to check out information about the Susan Meltzer Scholarship Fund, which was established to honor Ms. Meltzer, who was RIMS President in 1999 and 2000. [32:28] Susan Meltzer was a cherished RIMS President and contributed so much to RIMS and the greater risk community. Learn more at RIMS.org/FRM.  [32:36] Let's Return to Our Interview with Eric Lobser! [32:52] Eric says that it seems to him that if people viewed Enterprise Risk Management more as Enterprise Value Management, they would better understand that it's more about what you need to do to improve the value of your company. [33:19] In Eric's Strategic Planning days in Corporate Acquisitions, he learned that Expected Value is about changing probabilities, not just the impact of those probabilities. [33:32] Eric says Enterprise Risk Management does a great job of addressing both the likelihood and the impact of things going wrong and things going right. What you're building with ERM is value. You're adding to the value of the company. [33:46] Eric thinks more people would engage. It would resonate with a lot of the corporate cultures to look at ERM as a way to build value for the company. [34:08] Justin says that for almost eight years, Eric was the Spire VP of ERM. Justin asks if Eric was able to hit the ground running, going from Regulatory and Government Affairs into ERM. [34:32] Eric says the position started with Insurance, and then Commodity Risk Management, other elements of the business that helped him up the learning curve. From Acquisitions, Regulatory, Operations, and Customer Service, Eric understood a lot about the business. [34:55] Eric says having a couple of years when he was in charge of Spire's Insurance program, including Captive Management, where you retain risk instead of transferring it, was a great transition to eventually getting Enterprise Risk. [35:31] Eric says he read every book he could get his hands on in the time he had. He noticed some of the things they were doing were based on ISO 31000. Eric read through ISO and COSO. COSO felt very intricate and detailed. [36:10] Eric asked himself what the potential was that we were going to adopt something. The culture of the business manages the risk. ERM oversees how the business manages risk. Eric wanted to pick a framework that fit more with Spire's corporate culture. [36:39] Eric says ISO 31000 is adjustable. He felt like it was a good fit. It was more about strategy and enterprise than Spire's focus had been. It was not just about what could go wrong and what they should be concerned about happening, but what must go right. [37:22] Eric says that looped in what he learned in Strategy, what they have to do to be successful, and what could derail them from that. Spire transitioned a little bit less away from risks and more to strategic imperatives and what they had to do to achieve their strategic vision. [38:02] Justin asks about ERM conferences and what makes a great ERM session. Eric says it's a practitioner who has lived through it with real-world experience on what works, what doesn't work, and why it didn't work. [38:18] Eric says everything's specific to the company, so what works for one may not work for another. An experienced practitioner brings a level of credibility that is important. Eric wants a presenter who focuses on what helps a company be more successful in executing its strategy. [38:41] Eric says a lot of presentations go into risk registers and software, but in the end, risk management is change management, with very complex systems. The presenter should speak to engaging the business, getting different areas to collaborate, and making better decisions. [39:31] Eric says those decisions are about how you allocate resources. Resources are limited. You can't do everything, so you prioritize. [39:41] ERM helps you to prioritize better, using a process of identification and assessment, to help you understand how important a risk is in relation to other risks, how soon it needs to be dealt with, and what level of mitigation and controls you already have in place. [40:13] Eric says, ERM helps you determine if this risk is extremely well-managed and there are resources you can take away from it to put toward a risk that's less well-mitigated. [40:22] Eric says a good ERM session presenter talks about how ERM helps a corporation make better decisions and effectuate those resource allocations that then help that company to be more successful. That's what ERM is about, and when somebody talks about that, it resonates. [41:02] Eric says when he hears a concept that really resonates with him, he tries to pull those concepts together. He has used principles from the Enterprise Risk Oversight Committee. [41:44] Justin says the Global ERM Award of Distinction call for submissions is open. You can send in those nominations now. RIMS Global ERM Award of Distinction nominations are open through Aug. 21! [41:57] Justin asks Eric what makes an Enterprise Risk Management program award-worthy. Eric says some of it is going to be based on the eye of the beholder. Enterprise Risk should be customized to the culture. People are going to view what makes a great program differently. [42:28] Eric says that the SERMC is looking for, with the diverse perspectives of the members, a program that is well-integrated into Strategic Planning, helps the business make decisions, and most importantly, helps it be more successful, with fewer downturns, than their competitors. [43:09] Eric says the business manages risk. ERM can help oversee what they're looking at and turn its attention to important things, and help determine the best ways to mitigate or treat risk, or support what they are doing, so the strategy prevents threats from derailing the company. [43:33] Eric says, in the end, a company that is consistently successful is probably the mark of a good Enterprise Risk Management program. [43:51] Justin says, we're going to see you again on November 19th and 20th in Columbus, Ohio at the RIMS ERM Conference. You can get your nominations in now for the RIMS Global ERM Award of Distinction. We'll have a special awards ceremony, like we do every year. [44:07] Eric, it has been such a pleasure to have you on RIMScast! I look forward to seeing you in Columbus. [44:19] Special thanks again to Eric Lobser for joining us here on RIMScast. We appreciate him and all the great work he does for the RIMS SERMC. The call for nominations for the RIMS Global ERM Award of Distinction is open; a link is in this episode's show notes. [44:36] There are specific attributes that will make a nomination truly award-worthy. Submit your nominations today! [44:42] Plug Time! Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [45:00] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [45:16] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [45:29] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. Please remember to subscribe to RIMScast on your favorite podcasting app. You can email us at Content@RIMS.org. [45:41] Practice good risk management, stay safe, and thank you again for your continued support!   Links: RIMS ERM Conference 2026 | November 19‒20 in Columbus, Ohio | Registration Now Open! | www.rims.org/ERM2026 | RIMS ERM Global Award of Distinction nominations open through Aug. 21! RIMS Certification Week: Sept. 21‒24 | Complimentary For All Spencer Educational Foundation's 2026 Funding Their Future Gala | Sept. 17, 2026 RISKWORLD 2027 Registration | RIMS members can lock in 2026 rates now through Sept. 4 | Education Content Submission Through Aug. 21. 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Hey Dateline fans, here's a special preview of the next episode of Dateline: Missing in America Season 5. In "Gone by Noon," Josh Mankiewicz delves into the disappearance of 19-year-old Cheryl Scherer, who vanished from the Rhodes Pump-Ur-Own gas station in Scott City, Missouri, on April 17, 1979, and hasn't been seen since.  Listen to the full episode in the 'Dateline: Missing in America' feed - something you hear might jog a memory that could help authorities find Cheryl. Follow now to get each episode completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers receive ad-free listening and early access to episodes. swap.fm/l/miafdlw Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Justin "Mooch" DeLoretto is a former president of the Oregon and Missouri chapters of the Mongols Motorcycle Club and a founding member of its Portland charter. After years immersed in motorcycle club culture, he retired from the Mongols in 2021 and transitioned into a career as a social worker focused on youth violence prevention and at-risk children. He is the author of The Ride of My Life: From Street Gangs to Motorcycle Clubs to Social Worker, hosts multiple podcasts, and founded the Lift Train Ride community, where he shares lessons from his unconventional journey. Privacy isn't Paranoia. It's Protection. Download Glacier - https://srs.site/glacierapp Website - https://theglacierapp.com Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Head to https://factormeals.com/srs50off and use code SRS50OFF to get 50% off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026. New customers can save 35% on your first month of Dose for Cholesterol by going to https://dosedaily.co/SRS or entering SRS at checkout. Upgrade your eyewear for summer at https://roka.com and use code SRS for 20% off sitewide at checkout. Live better longer with BUBS Naturals. Get 20% OFF on collagen, MCT creamers, and more with code SHAWN at https://bubsnaturals.com/srs Get firearm security redesigned and save 10% off @StopBoxUSA with code SRS at https://stopboxusa.com/SRS #stopboxpod Justin "Mooch" DeLoretto Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/og__mooch Patched Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDTEGIccZCWqJgZd1MBwwg Mondays with Mooch Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@mondayswithmooch Book: The Ride of My Life - https://a.co/d/01IKZ4hD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melissa and Justice Correspondent for The Nation Elie Mystal sift through the results of last week's primaries, including good news from Missouri and Kansas, with a detour on why Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed needs to shape up on Court reform. Then, the latest installment of Todd Blanche's confirmation process for Attorney General and the many misdeeds at the department he hopes to permanently lead: letting insurrectionists off the hook, the targeting of the Southern Poverty Law Center as well as a progressive judge who used to work there, and assaults on the fourth estate. Also: welcome to the resistance…Jeanine Pirro? And finally, a late-breaking update on the Trump administration's continuing war on birthright citizenship. Favorite things: Elie: Jouppi v. Alaska Melissa:Crash Into Me, Robinne Lee Follow us on Instagram, Threads, and BlueskyGet tickets for STRICT SCRUTINY LIVE on November 6th in Washington, DC: Crookedcon.comBuy Melissa's book, The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern ReaderBuy Leah's book, Lawless, now out in paperbackFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and BlueskyFor a transcript of an episode of Strict Scrutiny please email transcripts@crooked.com

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Frank Rolfe is based in Missouri and invests in mobile home parks across the US. He is the fifth largest owner of mobile home parks in the country. On today's show we are talking about the "buy box" for mobile home parks and the which properties you should stay clear of. To connect with Frank, visit mhu.com-------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

Andy and Randy talk about Missouri claiming the 1960 National Title and why they actually have a mildly valid argument.

In Hour 2, Andy and Randy talk about the Hall of Fame Class and the speeches they gave at their induction this weekend, some new injuries across the NFL during training camps, Missouri's claim to the 1960 National Title, and Backpage with Beau.

Claim your complimentary gift of my exclusive mini weight care guide today!Link: Weight Care Guide — Dr. Francavilla Show (thedrfrancavillashow.coEver wonder why two people can eat the same lunch and have completely different blood sugar reactions? Or why someone can be a "normal" weight and still be dealing with insulin resistance, while someone else in a bigger body has picture-perfect labs?Turns out, the number on the scale has been stealing the spotlight from something way more important this whole time — metabolic health. Dr. Lindsay Ogle, a board-certified family and obesity medicine physician and founder of Missouri Metabolic Health, breaks down what metabolic health actually means, why it's so often missed, and what it really takes to get the full picture of what's going on inside your body. She works with adults throughout Missouri to treat and prevent conditions like diabetes, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and obesity, using a mix of lifestyle optimization and safe, effective medications — with a mission of helping people live longer, fuller lives.Topics Discussed:What Is Metabolic Health?What Is Metabolic Syndrome?Why One Root Cause Can Explain Many DiagnosesHow Doctors Actually Test for Metabolic HealthHow Metabolic Dysfunction Is TreatedAre CGMs Worth Using?You Are Not to BlamePress play on the full conversation with Dr. Lindsay Ogle to get the complete picture on what your body's really trying to tell you.Connect with Dr. Ogle:Website: https://missourimetabolichealth.com/Podcast:  Modern Metabolic HealthYouTube: Metabolic Health with Dr. Lindsay Ogle, MDInstagram: dr.lindsayogleTikTok:Lindsay Ogle, MDConnect with me:Instagram: doctorfrancavillaFacebook: Help Your Patients Lose Weight with Dr. FrancavillaWebsite: Dr. Francavilla ShowYoutube: The Doctor Francavilla ShowGLP Strong: glpstrong.com

Send us Fan MailA Legacy of Hardship and HopeIn the spring of 1870, the impoverished German family—led by Civil War veteran John German and his wife, Lydia—prepares to flee the ruined soil and lingering trauma of Fannin County, Georgia. Struggling with a severe battle injury, John faces the daunting task of raising seven children in a devastated region picked clean by wartime guerrillas. The primary catalyst for their departure is their seventeen-year-old daughter, Catherine, whose delicate health and persistent cough signal the onset of consumption. Believing that the dry air of the American West is the only cure that will save her from the suffocating dampness of the mountain hollows, John and Lydia pack their few remaining possessions into a single ox-drawn canvas wagon and head toward the horizon.The Arduous Journey WestwardOver the next four years, the family's journey unfolds as a grueling ordeal marked by financial ruin, harsh weather, and relentless physical labor. To survive, John, his young son Stephen, and the elder daughters work exhausting manual jobs—from clearing fields in Tennessee to picking cotton in Arkansas—for meager wages. Drought ruins their attempt to farm in Missouri, eventually forcing them to surrender their homestead deed just to afford a fresh team of oxen. After settling briefly in Elgin, Kansas, Catherine's health deteriorates once again, prompting John to make a desperate final decision. In late 1874, abandoning their brief stability, the family turns their wagon toward the high plains of Colorado, risking everything on the hope that the mountain air will finally heal Catherine. If you'd like to add a physical or digital copy to your library, you can purchase the book online at books. by using the link provided in the description of this episode. Check out my new bookstore at https://books.by/michael-d-king. Explore the shop and pick up your next page-turner: https://books.by/michael-d-kingSupport the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. 

Two winners of last week's primaries are aiming for their first terms representing Missouri in Congress next year. We'll hear how Republican Chris Stigall and Democrat Jordan Herrera plan to unite their respective parties and secure seats in Washington.

Daniel Wallace is the Executive Director of Gull Lake Ministries, a Christian family ministry and retreat center in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Prior to serving 20 years at GLM, he was the Senior Director of Camps at a camp and conference center in Texas, overseeing six separate facilities which ministered to families, senior high, junior high and grade school students. Daniel, better known as Ambush, has over 40 summers of Christian camping experience in Michigan, Texas, Missouri, and Kansas.

Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat, Headline of the Week #1: Naked champion swimmer sccused of beating security guard to death with water bottle at Hawaiian resort, Investigation into illegal gambling operation at Missouri fairgrounds carnival booth leads to arrest

In this Episode we talk about some of the most haunted places in Missouri.  We also talk about our favorite horror movies. Each week we podcast from Pythian castle in Springfield Mo.  The castle is known for paranormal activity and you may hear things happen live on the podcast each week.

A famous exotic snake breeder was found dead at his own reptile farm in Missouri. Ben Renick was seemingly killed by the very animals her cared for, at least that's what his wife and brother initially believed about his tragic passing. As investigators dug deeper, they realized the real “snake” was closer to home. Get the full story on this episode of Female Criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we kick off our three-part 2026 SEC preview by zooming out on a conference entering the season with plenty to prove. The SEC hasn't won the national championship in three years, six programs have new head coaches, and the league's move to a nine-game conference schedule promises to make an already difficult path to the College Football Playoff even more complicated. So, has the balance of power actually shifted to the Big Ten, or is the SEC positioned to take it back? We sort all 16 teams into tiers and work through a thick group of contenders. Georgia and Texas look like the safest bets near the top, but how much separates them from LSU, Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Ole Miss? We debate Lane Kiffin's chances of putting LSU together immediately, Oklahoma's offensive ceiling, Alabama's unanswered questions, and whether teams like Tennessee and Florida are being overlooked. We also dig into South Carolina, Missouri, Auburn and Vanderbilt before trying to make sense of the conference's biggest rebuilds. Plus: dubious beef becomes beef curiosities, what the SEC has in common with Detroit-style pizza, John Mateer apparently discovers Squatober, Will Stein gets plucky in Kentucky, and more. Learn more about supporting the show and playing our community games at Verballers.com.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ThrasherNeil YoungThey were hiding behind hay balesThey were planting in the full moonThey had given all they had for something newBut the light of day was on themThey could see the thrashers comingAnd the water shone like diamonds in the dewAnd I was just getting up, hit the road before it's lightTrying to catch an hour on the sunWhen I saw those thrashers rolling byLooking more than two lanes wideI was feelin' like my day had just begunWhere the eagle glides, descendingThere's an ancient river bendingThrough the timeless gorge of changesWhere sleeplessness awaitsI searched out my companionsWho were lost in crystal canyonsWhen the aimless blade of scienceSlashed the pearly gatesIt was then that I knew I'd had enoughBurned my credit card for fuelHeaded out to where the pavement turns to sandWith a one way ticket to the land of truthAnd my suitcase in my handHow I lost my friends, I still don't understandThey had the best selectionThey were poisoned with protectionThere was nothing that they neededNothing left to findThey were lost in rock formationsOr became park bench mutationsOn the sidewalks and in the stationsThey were waiting, waitingSo I got bored and left them thereThey were just dead weight to meBetter down the road without that loadBrings back the time when I was eight or nineI was watchin' my mama's TVIt was that great Grand Canyon rescue episodeWhere the vulture glides, descendingOn an asphalt highway bendingThrough libraries and museums, galaxies and starsDown the windy halls of friendshipTo the rose clipped by the bullwhipThe motel of lost companionsWaits with heated pool and barBut me I'm not stopping thereGot my own row left to hoeJust another line in the field of timeWhen the thrasher comes, I'll be stuck in the sunLike the dinosaurs in shrinesBut I'll know the time has comeTo give what's mine

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOHidden deep in the Ozarks of Missouri sits a property that was once meant to offer comfort, care, and community. What began as a hopeful vision slowly shifted into something far more unsettling as the land changed hands and purpose over time.A development meant to bring peace became a nursing facility marked by troubling stories. Later, plans to transform the property into a bed and breakfast came to an abrupt and unexplained halt. Workers left mid-project. Some refused to return. And no clear reason was ever given.Those who have spent time there describe footsteps with no source, an overwhelming sense of unease, and the feeling that something on the property doesn't want to be disturbed. The deeper you look into its history, the harder it becomes to separate what happened from what may still be happening.Some places simply don't come together the way they should. And in this case, the question lingers—was it ever meant to?#TheGraveTalks #HauntedOzarks #HauntedHotel #AbandonedPlaces #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStories #DarkHistory #HauntedMissouri #Spirits #Hauntings #Paranormal #ParanormalActivityLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story: