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Welcome to the MTD Watch Series – the podcast series dedicated to everything Making Tax Digital.Brought to you by the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network!Hosted by Aaron Patrick, Amy Hancock, and Suzannah Whelan, this weekly show dives deep into the most important updates, challenges, and opportunities surrounding MTD for ITSA and beyond.From compliance countdowns to digital workflows, from pricing pitfalls to tech that works, we're here to keep accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners fully in the loop.

Welcome to the MTD Watch Series – the podcast series dedicated to everything Making Tax Digital.Brought to you by the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network!Hosted by Aaron Patrick, Amy Hancock, and Suzannah Whelan, this weekly show dives deep into the most important updates, challenges, and opportunities surrounding MTD for ITSA and beyond.From compliance countdowns to digital workflows, from pricing pitfalls to tech that works, we're here to keep accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners fully in the loop.

Indi and Ryan are back with the latest accounting tech news and fintech news, leading with their in-depth Xerocon reaction.  Tickets to the Digital Disruptor Awards are now available: https://digitaldisruptorawards2025.eventbrite.co.uk In this episdoe, sponsored by Tugger, Xero has unveiled its new AI "Financial Superagent," an evolution of JAX. But is it a game-changer or a disappointment? The hosts dive deep into the announcement, discussing the agent's capabilities for providing insights rather than processing transactions, the staggered global rollout which initially excludes the UK, and other key updates from Xerocon, including a new homepage, payment features, and payroll enhancements. The app news doesn't stop there. The duo also covers Dext's impressive new AI-powered line item extraction and the latest innovations from QuickBooks, including a 'Pay by Bank' feature, enhanced CIS functionality, and a direct PayPal integration.  We round off the news with Socket's new Zapier integration, unlocking more automation for your practice 00:00 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World 03:05 Solving the Month-End Bottleneck - iplicit ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ App News 13:25 Xero Reveals "Financial Superagent" 15:38 Other Xerocon Announcements and more on JAX 2.0 23:56 Xero Payroll Updates 25:58 Dext Adds AI Line Item Extraction via Unleashed 29:59 QuickBooks Launches New AI-Powered Innovations 34:52 Socket Announces New Zapier Integration ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 36:28 Making it 'Stupid Easy' for clients to provide MTD info - Content Snare 47:18 Enjoyed the pod? Leave us a rating! This episode's sponsors: iplicit: https://www.iplicit.com Content Snare: https://contentsnare.com/ Tugger: https://tuggerapp.com

Welcome to the MTD Watch Series – the podcast series dedicated to everything Making Tax Digital.Brought to you by the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network!Hosted by Aaron Patrick, Amy Hancock, and Suzannah Whelan, this weekly show dives deep into the most important updates, challenges, and opportunities surrounding MTD for ITSA and beyond.From compliance countdowns to digital workflows, from pricing pitfalls to tech that works, we're here to keep accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners fully in the loop.

While car production is slow, factory activity is building strongly to decarbonise automotive as carmakers target 2030 for going all-electric. Subcontractors could be eligible for the new DRIVE35 government programme, which could offer some companies grant funding to help them lighten and decarbonise their products, says Will Stirling. Based on cold numbers, little has changed in the automotive sector since MTD's last report in March. In 2024, UK vehicle production was at its lowest level since 1954, excluding the disruption from Covid. And in the first half of this year, carmakers posted another 12% drop to just 417,200 vehicles manufactured, the lowest number since the early 1950s. The causes are well-known: weak global demand and the cost of the transition to low-carbon vehicles. But SMMT, the motor industry business group, is forecasting a bounce back in 2026 and there is evidence from several quarters that they are right. First, note that what we see on the roads is not an accurate reflection of changes happening in the factories of Britain. Only 4.75% of the 34 million cars on UK roads are fully electric, rising about one per cent a year, according to EV consultancy Zapmap. For new sales, by July 254,666 new fully electric cars had been sold, a 21.5% market share of all new cars registered this year and 57,745 more fully electric cars than were sold at the same point last year. The proportion of new electric cars has grown from 11.6% in 2021, to 19.6% in 2024 – so, decent if unspectacular progress, reflecting buyers' reticence with cost, and charge point/range anxiety. A new EV grant and falling prices could boost sales. Many buyers lacked incentives until now. Lower-cost EVs from Renault and Chinese brands, along with a £3,750 Electric Car Grant and EV Chargepoint Grant, might increase sales,” says Professor David Greenwood. However, the full grant applies only to cars with the lowest CO2 footprint; others receive a reduced £1,500 discount. Currently, no UK-made or sold cars qualify for the full grant, experts at BBC Top Gear say. Manufacturing activity is different to cars on the road, however. In the UK, about 80% of what we buy is imported and 80% of what we make is exported, and there are some very different drivers at play affecting manufacturing. Across the board, EV and low carbon vehicles and their component makers are ramping up fast. Jaguar Land Rover recently stopped making the XE, XF, and F-Type models as it shifts to an all-electric ‘reimagine' brand, reducing production at Jaguar sites temporarily. However, this should be offset by Nissan increasing output in Sunderland, including new models like Qashqai, EV Leaf, and Juke, despite closures elsewhere. Overall, manufacturing volumes are expected to rise later this year, with Nissan among several automakers investing in factory expansions. Factory and product investments pick up UK Export Finance has underwritten a £1bn export development guarantee to Ford UK, aimed at supporting Ford's global transition to EV production. The loan, provided by Citi and several lenders, helps fund aspects of its transformation to EV powertrains, and it follows a £380m investment in its Halewood manufacturing plant, to switch from producing transmissions to electric motors. Steel frames have been erected at the site of Agratas's new battery gigafactory in Somerset, marking the start of the next phase, the vertical build. 17,000 piles had been placed in the ground by the end of June. Agratas says that 100% of the steel used for the build is sourced from British suppliers. Astemo UK, a subsidiary of Japanese car parts maker Astemo, will build a new production line for inverters for next-generation EVs at its Bolton plant. The total investment, which includes support from government's Automotive Transformation Fund, is £100 million and it will secure an estimated 220 jobs. Production is scheduled to begin in April 2027. Rolls-Royce will be fully electric by 2030, starting with the Spectre coupé, followed by an electric SUV in 2027 and a new luxury saloon replacing the Phantom. They are building a £300m extension to the Goodwood factory to increase capacity and support electric vehicle manufacturing, investing in future demand. The government launched DRIVE35, a long-term £2.5bn programme supporting low-carbon vehicles. It includes £2bn in funding to 2030 and £500m for R&D to 2035, a ten-year commitment to UK automotive innovation. Here's the good bit: subcontract manufacturers that make car parts and are focused on lightweighting are ineligible for DRIVE35 funding. Three main funding priorities are: supporting innovation, accelerating start-up and enabling transformation – so if a company's work fits broadly into any of those categories, it has a chance of winning an award. How are SME metal forming companies responding on the ground? “Full electric transition is still way off, but a lot of our members have already started to adapt what they do to supply into the new generation of vehicles – many of them with significant success,” added Stephen Morley, President of the Confederation of British Metalforming. His organisation represents more than 200 companies involved in fasteners, forgings, pressings and precision metalwork, a vital part of the industry that makes products that go into many critical automotive applications. “There are many opportunities and UK firms are renowned for their resilience and ability to pivot to make the most of them. But Steve adds “I'm afraid there is a big ‘but' though.” “We are achieving all of this despite a tsunami of external factors out of our control, some of which are self-inflicted by a government that is supposed to be backing industry. The change in steel safeguarding quotas - introduced at the drop of a hat by Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds in July - was against Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) and has caused major disruption and financial hits to our sector. Our members have reacted furiously to this decision.” While the ambition is grand, regulations that hamper SME efficiency and the disconnect between government and business pervades and risks slowing any recovery as the electric shift beds in. Expect car production to rise in 2026 While the numbers and order books today are low, for many, there are legitimately brighter days ahead for the car industry. The UK has a beneficial tariff rate (relative to the EU) for exporting cars to the US of 10%, but this applies only to the first 100,000 vehicles imported into the US. Beyond 100,000, the higher tariff of 27.5% applies; however, it's still a relative boost for UK-made luxury brands. Prof Dave Greenwood adds, “The measures announced for the automotive sector in the industrial strategy (that include reduced energy costs, R&D grants, Investment Zones, etc) should all position well for longer-term future growth in manufacturing.”  

Season 3 has premiered and big news, The First Lady has joined the cast full time so now every week you will have Brad, Jacob, Hannah and MTD. This week Brad and the First Lady of Movie Torture, and MTD dive into the wild world of "The Cowboy Way." They start the show without Jacob, who is on assignment this week but will be back soon. Expect laughs, unexpected sharts, and a deep dive into why bull riding might just be the worst career choice ever. Brad's unexpected theater shart: A cautionary tale for anyone over 45. The First Lady's take on bull riding: "Immediate concussion is what it would be for me." Why Woody Harrelson's cowboy antics are the only reason to watch this movie. A debate on whether $20 million is worth losing your dignity in Times Square.Hashtags: #MovieTorture #TheCowboyWay #ComedyGold #ShartStoriesCheckout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Welcome to the MTD Watch Series – the podcast series dedicated to everything Making Tax Digital.Brought to you by the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network!Hosted by Aaron Patrick, Amy Hancock, and Suzannah Whelan, this weekly show dives deep into the most important updates, challenges, and opportunities surrounding MTD for ITSA and beyond.From compliance countdowns to digital workflows, from pricing pitfalls to tech that works, we're here to keep accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners fully in the loop.

This week the gang welcomes back Hannah, Producer Gary who only watched half the movie, MTD and One-liner to talk about the 1989 movie "Who's Harry Crumb". Brad starts the show out laughing at something Troy said off air to Hannah..Brad also calls this movie Fat Fletch. MTD wonders if Troy would call out of his Tuesday night job to record with Hannah and Jacob says he would quit his job for Hannah. Brad gives him a shot to pitch to Hannah why she should date him.. They do talk about the movie some and Brad could not believe Annie Potts was 36 in this movie. Gary says very little but stay tuned for a great episode of fun. Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax may sound technical, but we break it down simply. In this episode, we share what MTD for ITSA is, who needs to comply, when it starts, and how to prepare effectively. If you're a sole trader, landlord, or small business owner, this episode is essential listening. What You'll Learn in This Episode What Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is and why it matters. Who must comply, who is exempt, and turnover thresholds. How to prepare with compatible software and proper bookkeeping. Practical steps to avoid fines, stress, and last-minute panic. Real examples of businesses affected by MTD. Making Tax Digital Explained MTD for Income Tax is HMRC's plan to move tax reporting into the digital world. Instead of submitting one annual return, you'll send four quarterly updates via approved software. It's like switching from a paper diary to an online calendar—more visibility, fewer surprises, and closer monitoring of compliance. Who Must Comply If you are a sole trader or a landlord and your turnover exceeds £50,000 in 2024/25, you must join MTD from 6 April 2026. Turnover here means income before expenses. HMRC looks at the full amount coming in, not what you keep after costs. Practical Examples from the Episode Here are some real-life examples mentioned in the episode to show how MTD rules apply in practice: Deepak, a self-employed builder, has a turnover of £55,000 in 24/25. He must join MTD from April 2026. Sarah, a landlord renting three flats with gross rental income of £48,000 in 25/26, must join MTD from April 2027. Paul, a market trader with turnover of £52,000 in 24/25, is seasonal but still exceeds the threshold, so he must join in April 2026. Exemptions and Exceptions Not everyone needs to join immediately. If your income is below £20,000, or you qualify based on age, disability, or location, you can apply for exemption. Exemption does not remove the requirement to file a self-assessment; it only exempts you from quarterly digital updates. For example, a freelance designer earning £14,000 per year is under the threshold and does not need to join MTD. Preparing for MTD Choose compatible software—Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent are common options. (We recommend Xero as a Platinum partner.) Authorize the software to link with HMRC for quarterly updates. Decide who handles submissions—yourself or an accountant—and agree on fees upfront. Keep bookkeeping accurate and up to date; don't wait until year-end. Consider joining voluntarily early to test the system and gain confidence, like Sebastian, who signed up early in 24/25 and felt stress-free by April 26. Benefits of Preparing Early Early preparation reduces stress, avoids penalties, and gives better control of cash flow. You can see quarterly profits building, plan tax efficiently, and identify whether incorporating or other planning is beneficial. Avoid last-minute panic and get ahead of HMRC deadlines. Real Consequences of Delay Leopold set up his software a week before the first submission and struggled with data import, missed the submission, and faced unnecessary fines. Don't be like Leopold—preparing early is key. Key Takeaways Sole traders and landlords with turnover above the thresholds must prepare for MTD for Income Tax. Don't wait for HMRC letters—take control early, choose the right software, maintain accurate records, and seek advice if needed. Early action keeps you compliant, confident, and stress-free.

Welcome to the MTD Watch Series – the podcast series dedicated to everything Making Tax Digital.Brought to you by the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network!Hosted by Aaron Patrick, Amy Hancock, and Suzannah Whelan, this weekly show dives deep into the most important updates, challenges, and opportunities surrounding MTD for ITSA and beyond.From compliance countdowns to digital workflows, from pricing pitfalls to tech that works, we're here to keep accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners fully in the loop.

Brad hands over the reins to Hannah, who hilariously channels her inner Roger, wrapping up a month-long celebration of her contributions to the show. Hannah's Driving Adventures: Discover the legend of Hannah, who watches movies at double speed while driving, leading to the infamous Airbud mix-up—soccer instead of basketball! The Half Loaf Phenomenon: Dive into the origins of the "Half Loaf" concept, a brainchild of the team that bread companies are now cheekily capitalizing on. Wedding Plans: Brad and Jacob humorously plan Hannah's wedding, complete with a half loaf tattoo that magically transforms into a full loaf upon marriage. Movie Spotlight: A look at "The Stupids," a film so delightfully absurd that it ranks as a favorite recording session, despite the chaos.On this stupid episode, the guys welcome the First Lady to talk about the 1996 movie "The Stupids" They start off by talking about how clever the writing is for this movie. MTD lets the gang know how much it costs to make this movie and how much it actually made. They ask each other where is the weirdest places that they have fallen asleep at and then they discuss how Tom Arnold was peaking in 1996. Brad lets Hannah know that she will be the resident Tom Arnold expert of the show. So do not fall asleep just sit back and enjoy this stupid episode.Listener Engagement:Share your favorite Hannah moments with us! What movie should we tackle next?Hashtags: #MovieTorture #HalfLoafSaga #PodcastComedyCall to Action: Don't miss out on the laughter and insights—subscribe now and join us for more movie madness!https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

This week's episode (sponsored by Employment Hero) dives into the latest accounting tech news, with sharp takes and practical insights from the team. We cover: Chaser's new automated late fees and early payment discounts — and why it's about more than just chasing debt Vinyl's $2m raise to tackle meeting admin with AI — and whether its specialisation is enough to break through into the overcrowded AI notetaker market FreeAgent's CIS update for contractors — and why it's a smart move for a MTD-era market Xero's long-overdue inventory upgrades and what it means for product-based businesses Dext's long-awaited prepayments Plus: Tugger's Power BI integration powered by LLMs, helping firms unlock data insights without a data analyst We also touch on emerging trends in outsourcing, AI-powered forecasting, and much more! 00:00 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World Podcast 02:49 What is pod sourcing? || Advancetrack ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 04:56 Market traction and adoption of pod sourcing 06:08 How pod sourcing aligns with AI adoption 08:23 Should firms focus on specialisation over breadth?   10:41 App News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10:56 Xero upgrades inventory tools 13:54 FreeAgent adds CIS contractor support 15:07 Vinyl raises $2m for meeting automation 19:30 Dext adds prepayments 23:44 Jenesys email cost centre coding 24:40 Briefcase one-click line items 28:22 Chaser launches automated late fees 32:39 Float adds VAT cashflow predictions 35:11 Next-Level Data Insights || Tugger ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 35:48 How AI and LLMs are enhancing data analysis capabilities 40:20 How AI will improve Power BI accessibility and reporting 42:25 Join us at the Digital Disruptor Awards!

Welcome to the MTD Watch Series – the podcast series dedicated to everything Making Tax Digital.Brought to you by the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network!Hosted by Aaron Patrick, Amy Hancock, and Suzannah Whelan, this weekly show dives deep into the most important updates, challenges, and opportunities surrounding MTD for ITSA and beyond.From compliance countdowns to digital workflows, from pricing pitfalls to tech that works, we're here to keep accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners fully in the loop.

In this episode of Digi‑Tools in Accrual World (sponsored by Xledger) we dive into the latest accounting tech news, covering everything from MTD developments to Sage's newest moves, plus updates on tooling that matters to modern practices.   We speak with Ian Gregory, CTO of Advancetrack, about the future of outsourcing in accounting, how AI reshapes compliance, and the critical role Advancetrack plays in supporting firms through systemic change. Advancetrack    Later, Craig Morrall joins us to introduce Tugger, a cheekily named, no‑code solution for businesses that securely aggregates data from systems like Xero, HubSpot, Harvest—and delivers it straight into Power BI or Tableau. Tugger    This episode is perfect for: Accounting firms navigating Making Tax Digital (MTD) and digital transformation Practice managers and technology leads monitoring Sage, BrightPay, Xero, and Webexpenses updates Firms seeking smarter outsourced workflows and reporting solutions SaaS partners, vendor teams, and tech consultants who support accountants on their advisory journey 0:00 Intro | 5.33 1:43 AI, Outsourcing & the Future of Accounting – Advancetrack App News 11:23 Xero Small Business Index – June Decline 13:53 Avalara introduces AI tax-query bot 17:12 Sage acquires Fyle for expense automation 20:06 Sage explores automating the financial close 26:45 BrightPay adds new payroll tools 30:50 Xero App Store – July releases 34:05 Xero UK now supports SMS invoicing 35:48 Webexpenses launches digital payment cards 38:11 Introducing Tugger – smarter reporting 48:50 Subscribe to our newsletter

Welcome to the MTD Watch Series – the podcast series dedicated to everything Making Tax Digital.Brought to you by the Ask the Accountant Podcast Network!Hosted by Aaron Patrick, Amy Hancock, and Suzannah Whelan, this weekly show dives deep into the most important updates, challenges, and opportunities surrounding MTD for ITSA and beyond.From compliance countdowns to digital workflows, from pricing pitfalls to tech that works, we're here to keep accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners fully in the loop.

In this week's episode of Digi-Tools in Accrual World, we cover the latest accounting tech news, fintech news, and explore whether the profession is heading towards factory accounting in the age of AI. From HMRC policy shifts to new automation tools, we unpack the changes shaping compliance, advisory, and the future talent pipeline in accountancy. Timestamps: 00:00 Coming Up… 01:31 Welcome to Digi-Tools in Accrual World! App News 04:14 HMRC scraps MTD for Corporation Tax 05:39 HMRC sets sights on ‘digital-first' tax system 10:33 Mayday releases automation for prepayments and deferred revenue 13:30 QuickBooks launches ‘Launchpad' for product updates 15:34 New QBO accounting agent deepdive 18:50 Alexion.AI launches to empower accountants with automation tools 22:58 Acting Office launches ACCAbot to automate bookkeeping 28:02 36-month SaaS contracts spark debate over pricing traps 33:37 AI Accounting Factories: Myth or reality? | Advancetrack interview 43:45 Thanks for joining us! We dive deep into the tools, policies, and strategies that could redefine your firm's future. Is AI the key to efficiency, or will over-automation strip away the personal value accountants bring? Listen now for insights on:  • HMRC's shifting Making Tax Digital strategy  • Fintech product launches that could change your workflow  • The reality behind “factory accounting” and what it means for your career or practice Join us for the Digital Disruptor Awards in Manchester in September: Nomination your heroes for an award: https://forms.gle/vEpPrSitc8k32FzM8 Join the waitlist for tickets https://forms.gle/Vjoff74RN1Njaubw6

Welcome to the MTD Watch Series – the podcast series dedicated to everything Making Tax Digital.Hosted by Aaron Patrick, Amy Hancock, and Suzannah Whelan, this weekly show dives deep into the most important updates, challenges, and opportunities surrounding MTD for ITSA and beyond.From compliance countdowns to digital workflows, from pricing pitfalls to tech that works, we're here to keep accountants, bookkeepers, and business owners fully in the loop.

In this week's Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast, we dive into the biggest stories in accounting tech news and talk cybersecurity with Dr Ian Gregory from Advancetrack. From AI-driven hacks to practical steps for protecting your data, this episode is packed with insights every accountant and finance professional needs to hear. 00:00 Coming Up 00:56 Welcome to the Digi-Tools in Accrual World podcast App News 09:53 Socket x Adfin integration enters beta testing 13:44 Fathom launches Sage 50 Accounts integration and dashboard saved views 15:33 Joiin integrates with Pennylane for faster multi-entity consolidation 18:39 Ignition and Karbon release unified billing and workflow integration 22:27 Landlord Studio partners with Habito to support UK landlords and MTD compliance 24:17 Clio to acquire vLex in a US $1 billion deal 25:57 Campfire raises £28 m illion to expand advisory AI platform 27:39 QuickBooks rolls out new Square Connector for sales and payout sync 30:31 Cybersecurity: Where is your firm's weakest link? || With Dr Ian Gregory - Advancetrack 39:14 Thanks for joining us - please rate the pod! Join us for the Digital Disruptor Awards in Manchester in September: Nomination your heroes for an award: https://forms.gle/vEpPrSitc8k32FzM8 Join the waitlist for tickets https://forms.gle/Vjoff74RN1Njaubw6

July was a busy month for HMRC as it published its annual accounts and report for 2024/25, along with its transformation roadmap and draft legislation for Finance Bill 2025/26. In this episode of The Tax Track we look at the challenges HMRC faces, from improving its services to taxpayers and agents to closing the tax gap; its plans for new and improved digital services; and the possible implications of the proposed changes for agents in particular as MTD and agent registration begin to take effect.LinksHMRC continues to miss performance targets https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/jul-2025/hmrc-continues-to-miss-performance-targetsTax gap falls slightly as a percentage of tax liabilities https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/jun-2025/tax-gap-falls-slightly-as-a-percentage-of-tax-liabilities HMRC promises new digital solutions for taxpayers and agents https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/jul-2025/hmrc-promises-new-digital-solutions-for-taxpayers-and-agents  Have your say on draft Finance Bill legislation https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/jul-2025/have-your-say-on-draft-finance-bill-legislationICAEW reiterates concerns about MTD threshold reductionhttps://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/jul-2025/icaew-reiterates-concerns-about-mtd-threshold-reductionPanellistsStephen Relf, Technical Manager, Tax, ICAEWFrank Haskew, Head of Taxation Strategy, ICAEWLindsey Wicks, Senior Technical Manager, Tax Policy, ICAEWProducer: Ed AdamsEpisode recorded 24 July 2025Episode published 1 August 2025

In this episode of Movie Torture, Jacob and Brad welcome Ashley, Troy, and MTD for a hilariously chaotic deep dive into the cinematic mess known as 976-EVIL. What starts as a simple roast quickly spirals into a whirlwind of hot takes, questionable IMDB rating guesses, and a disturbing amount of conversation about demonic phone bills and bathroom trauma. The gang takes aim at Robert Englund's directorial debut with the precision of a pageant judge holding a grudge—calling out everything from the overcooked acting to the undercooked plot. Along the way, they unpack the film's laughable portrayal of high schoolers (spoiler: no teen has ever acted like that), cringe through the infamous bathroom scene, and bond over the shared trauma of low-budget horror. Somewhere in the mix, societal beauty standards, the ethics of sequels, and even a controversial tangent about 9/11 movies sneak into the banter. It's weird, it's wild, and it's everything you never needed to know about 976-EVIL.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Main Topics & DiscussionVAT Registration Triggers You must register when taxable turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Also required if you expect turnover to exceed £90,000 in the next 30 days. Applies to sole traders, partnerships, CICs, and limited companies—even overseas businesses selling to UK customers.What Counts as Taxable Turnover? Includes standard-rated, reduced-rated, and zero-rated supplies. Also counts: free gifts, goods you use personally, barter services, reverse-charge services (like Google Ads), and certain construction work. Excludes exempt or outside-the-scope items like insurance or genuine donations.Deadlines and Late Registration Penalties Notify HMRC within 30 days of crossing the threshold. Registration date is the 1st day of the second month after exceeding the limit. Missing the deadline can mean penalties, interest, and paying VAT out of pocket.How to Register for VAT Go to gov.uk/register-for-vat with a Government Gateway account. Sole traders need NI number, UTR, photo ID, bank details, and estimated turnover. Companies need registration number, UTR, bank details, and estimated turnover. Decide on special schemes (e.g. flat rate) during registration.Voluntary VAT Registration You can register even before reaching £90,000. Benefits: reclaim input VAT, boost business credibility, prepare for Making Tax Digital. Drawback: must charge VAT to all taxable customers, including those who cannot reclaim it.Staying Compliant Keep proper VAT records and issue compliant invoices. Submit VAT returns on time via MTD-compliant software (like Xero). Maintain accurate bookkeeping for insights and compliance.Common Mistakes to Avoid Ignoring the rolling 12-month calculation. Forgetting to track taxable turnover inclusions. Assuming voluntary registration always works in your favour. Missing deadlines and failing to issue proper invoices.Final ThoughtsVAT registration is manageable when you understand the triggers and process. Whether mandatory or voluntary, take control, keep records, and use digital tools to stay compliant. And if you need help, support is available.Episode Timecodes [00:00:00] – Intro: Should you register for VAT? [00:00:43] – VAT registration rules and triggers [00:02:30] – What counts as taxable turnover? [00:04:00] – Deadlines and penalties [00:05:44] – How to register online [00:07:16] – Benefits of voluntary registration [00:08:00] – Staying compliant...

Simon answers the tricky "Do we have to complete five tax returns?" question that's hanging over the Making Tax Digital changes coming next year. This podcast is produced in association with PaTMa (https://www.patma.co.uk/), the leading application for self managing landlords who want to save time and stay compliant. Easily track properties, tenancies, tenants, repairs, rent, mortgage payments and safety certificates. Get your FREE account today (https://www.patma.co.uk/). Episode links: * Who Moved My Cheese? (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Moved_My_Cheese%3F). * HMRC software list for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-software-thats-compatible-with-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax). * Making Tax Digital at PaTMa (https://www.patma.co.uk/property-manager/solutions/mtd-making-tax-digital/). * Get your free weekly property market stats from PaTMa (https://www.patma.co.uk/property-market-updates/). * Find us on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRfrbvIJfodFK8tikisCjVw) or LinkedIn: Simon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonpither/). Subscribe to The Business of Property podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/73chI0Nqi9eRFUM7tkHc6r), Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-business-of-property/id1495635728), and all podcast platforms (https://www.thebusinessofproperty.com/subscribe). Please leave a rating and review if you're enjoying the show.

Collect unlimited free verifiable CPD for UK Dentists here >>>  https://www.dentistswhoinvest.com/video/1———————————————————————Navigating the seismic shift in UK tax reporting that is about to impact dental professionals across the country. Making Tax Digital (MTD) represents one of the most significant changes to self-assessment in decades, yet many dentists remain unaware of what is coming or how it will affect their practice finances.From April 2026, self-employed dental professionals with income exceeding £50,000 will need to abandon paper records and begin making quarterly digital submissions to HMRC through compatible software platforms. But the devil truly is in the details. While some practitioners will be immediately captured by these new requirements, those operating through limited companies may find themselves temporarily shielded, provided they do not have significant additional income streams.We break down exactly who will be affected and when, explaining how the threshold will progressively decrease from £50,000 in 2026 to £30,000 in 2027 and eventually £20,000 in 2028. The distinction between different income sources proves critical, with dividends notably excluded from threshold calculations while property income must be counted alongside self-employed earnings. For those with multiple income streams, the administrative burden increases substantially, potentially requiring eight separate quarterly submissions annually rather than the current single return.Practical preparation steps are essential, from establishing dedicated business bank accounts to exploring MTD compatible software solutions. Despite the challenges, there are potential benefits too, including more regular visibility of your financial position and tax liabilities throughout the year. Whether this affects you immediately or in subsequent years as thresholds decrease, understanding these changes now will prevent unnecessary stress as implementation deadlines approach.Click the link in our description to access the free verifiable CPD associated with this episode. Complete the questionnaire, add your reflections, and we will email your certificate to contribute to your CPD hours for this learning cycle.———————————————————————Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance.Send us a text

Helen Knight and Norman Allison discuss some of the key points to consider around Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment. Following a recent lecture we take the opportunity to unpack some of the most frequently asked questions, clarify common misconceptions, and explore what these changes mean for taxpayers and particularly their advisors.For a more in depth consideration of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax access the on demand recording of the lecture referred to in this podcast.We have also written a Topical Issue to help you communicate the key changes and requirements to clients, here. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

This week the guys welcome back Hannah and there is a Producer Gary sighting although don't get too excited he didn't watch the movie and MTD and One liner joins them as they talk about The Brothers Solomon which they just don't understand how this movie flopped. Brad says he couldn't watch the movie and not imagine Gary and Troy as the leads with Hannah as the surrogate for their baby. Gary admits he didn't watch the movie and MTD secretly wants to watch the movie. So sit back and enjoy this bonkers episode.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

This week the guys welcome back Ashley from her hiatus. Ashley immediately lets the fellas know this is one of her favorite movies and Brad questions her movie taste. They quickly discover that her brother is in the chat which makes for a fun conversation. The guys play a joke on Ashley that leaves her not so happy but makes for another funny convo. Ashley confesses that she watches this movie a lot and even listens to scream music while working out. Brad again rails on Neve Campbell while MTD says she is a solid 9 on the 10 scale. Stay tuned for an episode even Ghostface wont forget.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

In this episode of Movie Torture the guys talk about how MTD is still missing so they willingly subject themselves to Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man—a film so drenched in denim, leather, and 90s angst, it could singlehandedly raise your cholesterol. With Mickey Rourke brooding like a biker philosopher and Don Johnson smirking his way through existential shootouts, the film serves up a plot that's equal parts bromance, betrayal, and budget-busting nonsense. The hosts dive deep into the chaos—dodging bad dialogue like stray bullets—and unpack themes of loyalty, absurd action, and why naming your movie after two brands doesn't automatically make it cool. From there, they spiral into a hilarious rating game, comparing cinematic highs and lows like The Matrix (a masterpiece) and its sequels (a tax on fans). With plenty of sarcastic banter, IMDb guesswork, and nostalgia-fueled hot takes, the episode transforms bad cinema into great entertainment. By the end, it's clear: sometimes, the best part of a movie is talking about how much it hurt—and laughing about it with friends who feel the same.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

An insightful episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman break down the key findings from Xero's 2025 Accounting and Bookkeeping Industry Report. With Jo's experience as a member of the Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC), the duo take a deep dive into what the latest data reveals about the future of the industry — from growth and technology adoption to advisory services and evolving client needs. Jo and Zoe explore the report's benchmarks, offering their perspective on where bookkeepers and accountants are thriving and where there's room for improvement. They also reflect on how tech-driven practices are changing the landscape, why some firms are still behind on cloud adoption, and how small practices can turn these trends into opportunities for growth. Xero State of the Industry Report: https://www.xero.com/uk/campaign/part...

In this episode of Movie Torture, the gang wonders again where MTD is and then takes a scenic detour from cinematic disasters to share vacation stories, accidental lawsuits, and why assigned seating in movie theaters turns mild-mannered adults into territorial gremlins. Things spiral quickly (as usual), from popcorn politics to an oddly heated debate over Jack Black—who, depending on who you ask, is either a comedic genius or Hollywood's favorite chaotic neutral. Legal drama bubbles up over a podcast name dispute, leading to a discussion about branding, intellectual property, and whether “Movie Torture” is technically false advertising (because the laughs are too good). The conversation weaves through Minecraft's plotless world, Hollywood's obsession with reboots, and how casting comedians can either save a movie—or turn it into a fever dream. As always, the hosts blend their hot takes with hot messes, creating a perfect storm of humor, pop culture analysis, and just enough absurdity to make you wonder how we ended up debating Jack Black's salary in a children's film adaptation of a game with no story. Spoiler: it's exactly the kind of chaos you come here for.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

On this episode the gang heads to the stables and finds Don a talking horse and the star of this 1988 movie "Hot to Trot" They wonder why anyone would want to have fun with your partner in the stables. They talk about Mr. Ed and not surprisingly the young ones didn't know what show that was. Hannah shows off her 3 Stooges shirt. Plus the topic of bath bombs gets brought up and MTD is disgusted that his son wants to make bath bombs. Brad talks about wanting a hot tub and Jacob says he would sit in the hot tub with Brad as long as it's spacious. Jets and space are always needed. Brad also brings up the fact that when they go to Ashley's for a meet up will she allow MG to be there. Mazel Mazel..Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

What does it mean to create a truly customer-centric environment at your tire dealership — and how can it benefit both your business and your team? Randy O'Connor, owner of D2D Development Group and MTD columnist, joins this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show to break it down. 

In this episode we get back to the court documents and check out the states objection to Bryan Kohbergers motion to dismiss the charges against him. (commercial at 21:50)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Microsoft Word - Objection to MTD on GJ Instructions.docx (amazonaws.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

With an uncertain economy, more tariffs and the unpredictability of President Donald Trump, are private equity groups still as interested in tire dealerships as they have been in recent years? MTD's Mergers & Acquisitions Columnist Cole Strandberg weighs in on the current state of the market in 2025. He says private equity groups are seeking creative ways to join the tire industry.

This week the guys welcome Minnesota Gary and MTD to talk about the "is it really real" movie "Tiptoes" They immediately wonder how this got made and start in on the short jokes. They discuss what word they cannot say and ask Minnesota Gary how short is too short for him to date. Jacob then wonders what MTD would be like shopping at Walmart in high heels. Stay tuned for a funny episode.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

On this week's episode the guys watch 2025's Flight Risk and bring the First Lady and MTD along for the ride. They wonder why Mark Wahlberg is in this movie. Brad of course does his horrible Marky Mark impression. They talk about Carrie from King of Queens. Plus, Brad shares the craziest story about going to Chicago to watch a movie and how it ended up. You do not want to miss this episode and that story.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

This week the guys tackle the Chuck Norris movie "Sidekicks" from 1992. They welcome Ashley, MTD, Producer Gary and Minnesota Gary to the show. They open by welcoming Minnesota Gary to the show and Jacob forgets to say hello to MTD. The guys wonder how Ashley has never seen a Chuck Norris movie and didn't believe he was real. Brad wonders if Barry should be in an asylum. They talk about Jonathan Brandis died too soon IRL. They talk about how MTD would handle only the hot teachers 8 and above when Brad was getting bad grades. Plus, Joe Piscopo as an asian and Minnesota Gary said he would be the asian guy on the show and should Chris Hansen visit the old man in this movie? Sit back and enjoy this amazing show.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

As regulatory expectations evolve under the FDA's Project Optimus oncology dosing initiative, biostatistics is emerging as a central pillar in designing and executing trials that move beyond the traditional maximum tolerated dose (MTD) approach.In this fourth episode of our Project Optimus series, host Dr. Wael Harb is joined by biostatistics expert X.Q Xue, PhD, Vice President and Global Head, Biostatistics at Syneos Health to explore how statistical science is transforming dose optimization in oncology drug development. Dr. Xue discusses the limitations of legacy 3+3 dose-escalation designs and introduces innovative alternatives, including Bayesian modeling, adaptive trial strategies and randomized parallel dose-response studies, which support more precise dose selection and can ultimately improve patient outcomes and trial efficiency.Together, Drs. Harb and Xue examine how smaller biotech companies can overcome barriers to implementation, the role of simulation and AI in trial planning and how a biostatistics-driven approach may increase the likelihood of late-phase success, reduce post-marketing adjustments and support faster regulatory approvals.The views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers and do not represent those of their organization. If you want access to more future-focused, actionable insights to help biopharmaceutical companies better execute and succeed in a constantly evolving environment, visit the Syneos Health Insights Hub. The perspectives you'll find there are driven by dynamic research and crafted by subject matter experts focused on real answers to help guide decision-making and investment. You can find it all at insightshub.health. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to rate and review us! We want to hear from you! If there's a topic you'd like us to cover on a future episode, contact us at podcast@syneoshealth.com.

On this week's episode the guys welcome Hannah and MTD to the show to talk about the 1991 bomb "Life Stinks" This is the first Mel Brooks movie that Hannah has watched. Brad invites the cast to Ashley's house when she gets a pool in Florida. They talk about the new MTD autobiography and Hannah believes it's real. They talk about the absurdity of this movie and what it would look like today. Jacob wonders how he got so dirty in just a few hours on the street. Plus, Brad says the bag lady reminds him of Hannah. Stay tuned and sit back and enjoy this amazing episode.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

On this episode the guys welcome Laura, Minnesota Gary and MTD to talk about the 2025 stinker Snow White. This is a movie that just had to be watched and let me tell you everyone has something to say here. Brad wonders why the dwarves sleep so close, Laura wonders how Snow White's bread stayed dry and Jacob wonders why we watched this movie. So sit back and relax as you get to hear first hand how bad this movie really is. Plus, Brad wonders why Jacob and Laura drive an hour and 16 minutes to a movie theater and Brad declares that this is the prequel to "The Beautician and the Beast" Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Movie Torture celebrates its 100th episode in style. Jacob, Brad, MTD and the First Lady kick off this episode and take a walk down memory lane as they look back to The first ever episode, the Johnathan's cigarette talk, what a sequel to Cocaine Bear would look like, The rise of MTD, Jacob's tooth extraction, Roger and his exes, Gary as a priest, Blumhouse wondering about Larry The Cable Guy, Kara not watching the movie, what Sawville looks like during the day, Brad's TMNTPTSD, Ashley asking Brad if he thinks she is funny and MTD of course training Voorhees, Plus, the birth of the half loaf!Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

On this episode the guys welcome Hannah, Producer Gary and MTD. They wonder if there is beef between Gary and Brad since Brad hasn't been on the show the last 2 episodes that Gary has been on. Jacob cannot hold back his love for this movie while the rest wonder what he was watching. So sit back and enjoy this early Nic Cage movie from the 80's!Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Zoe Whitman is joined by Max Whiteley from Dext to discuss Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT). With the rollout set for April 2026, many bookkeepers and accountants are still unsure about what it means for them and their clients. Max breaks down the key changes, what bookkeepers need to be doing now to prepare, and how technology like Dext Solo can make the process more efficient. The conversation also delves into pricing strategies for MTD, how to help clients transition smoothly, and why this is a huge opportunity for bookkeepers to position themselves as experts in the field. You Will Learn: ✅ What MTD for IT means and who it applies to. ✅ Key dates and deadlines to be aware of. ✅ Why bookkeepers should start preparing now. ✅ How to introduce Dext Solo to clients. ✅ Why pricing correctly is essential to avoid undercharging. ✅ How MTD can help bookkeepers provide more value to clients. ✅ Strategies to position yourself as an MTD expert and win new business. Key Takeaways: MTD for IT is happening – The first mandated group (sole traders and landlords earning £50k+) must comply from April 2026. Quarterly submissions will replace annual tax returns – This means 5 filings per year instead of 1. Bookkeepers need to act now – The best time to start transitioning clients is before the 2025/26 tax year. Dext Solo is a cost-effective solution – At just £2.50 per client per month, it provides an easy way for clients to submit records in real time. Don't undercharge for MTD – With more filings and client interactions, pricing must reflect the increased workload. MTD is a huge opportunity – Bookkeepers who educate clients and offer proactive support will stand out and win more business. Work With Us

Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) is one of the most common voice diagnoses—but what does it actually mean? What are the symptoms? And how can we continue to support singers with suspected or diagnosed MTD? In this episode, Dr  Lori Sonnenberg unpacks the truth about MTD, rights the misconceptions, and offers some solutions for voice professionals.WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST? 2:42 What is Muscle Tension Dysphonia?7:41 What's the difference between dysphonia and dystonia?8:38 How is MTD diagnosed?30:23 Who is prone?34:07 What are the audible signs?40:31 Muscular or mucosal?44:10 How impactful is self-massage for MTD?46:19 What is involved in treatment?49:05 Working with a singer with MTDAbout the presenter click HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSBAST Blog - Singing & the Premenstrual VoiceSinging Teachers Talk Ep.108 Navigating the Adolescent Female Voice Change with Wendy RollsKerrie ObertSinging Teachers Talk Ep.59 Top Tongue Tips for Boosting High Frequency EnergySinging Teachers Talk Ep.151 How to Sing with TwangVocal Health EducationVocal Fold Swelling ChecksChris JohnsonTeach VoiceLori's Blog - How to Identify Muscular vs. Mucosal Fatigue and What to do About itSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.193 How to Master Tongue Tension for Better SingingRobert PriceSinging Teachers Talk Ep.171 A Guide to Vocal Self-Massage for SingersStephen KingSinging Teachers Talk Ep.90 Help! I've Got a Voice ProblemABOUT THE GUESTLori L. Sonnenberg is a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Voice Specialist, and Singing Voice Specialist. She combines her passion for treating injured voices with her background as a singer and teacher, helping singers of all styles overcome vocal challenges and reach their full potential. She has achieved remarkable results working with students, patients, and respected voice professionals.In her clinic, she specializes in voice and breathing disorders, muscle tension dysphonia, voice injury recovery, professional voice care, and post-operative voice rehabilitation. After a rewarding career in a busy voice center, she is now the Owner and CEO of Lori L. Sonnenberg, Ltd. As a voice educator and speaker, she lectures at state, regional, and national levels, supporting vocalists, teachers, and choral educators in managing vocal health. She has developed a highly effective method for detecting and preventing vocal injuries with long-term success.W https://www.sonnenbergvoice.comBAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group

This week the gang welcomes Ashley and the cover her most favorite movie, "The Beautician and the Beast" Brad wonders why she loves a movie with a dictator and she insists he is nice. They also wonder how many shows Ashley is actually on when it comes to the Hopecast Network. Ashley laments the fact that her husband can't take photos. Brad wonders if Jacob, MTD and her could go set a table up at Walmart and sell head shots of Ashley. MTD also says that Ashley is his only acting friend. So sit back and enjoy this episode. Mazel Mazel.Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

On this week's episode the guys welcome Kara and they watch Kara's favorite movie, "Nothing But Trouble" from 1991. They start the chat off with club talk and Brad shares a story about how he went to Ross and bought shoes to go to a club to not be let in because of his looks and then he ended up in the club with Paris Hilton. They wonder why a journalist is living so high on the hog and how much his penthouse costs. They talk about how this town is def a redneck town. They wonder why John Candy is in this movie and Brad does a bad Brazilian accent. Plus, Brad again roasts MTD and Kara for their choice of car. Stay tuned for the most bonkers episode of Movie Torture if you don't like it you could end up in the bone crusher!Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

The gang kicks off Valentine's month with Kara and MTD as they discuss the movie "Haunted Honeymoon" from 1986. This movie has little to discuss but as usual they have a blast talking about how bad this movie really is. Kara talks about how she got a note on her car for double parking, Brad talks about how much he loves Gene Wilder movies and Then Kara brings up her love for a future Movie Torture, "Nothing but Trouble" They talk about how great John Candy was and MTD reminds them that "Plains Trains and Automobiles" is a classic. They rank the fat guys which includes John Candy, Chris Farley and Kevin James. They also again wonder why people write reviews for a movie that is almost 40 years old. Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

On this episode the guys welcome Ashley and MTD to the show to discuss the 2024 crapper "Trap". They start by wondering by Josh Hartnett has such a bad hair style in this movie and is Shyamalan a good director? They also envision what a world would look like if MTD was Ashley's agent. What kind of movies would he book for her? Plus, Ashley asks Brad if he thinks she is a funny comedian and she extends an offer to MTD to be her guest on her hit podcast, "Lox of Laughs" Make sure to follow the show on IG and like and subscribe. Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

On this week's episode the guys are joined by Kara and MTD and they tackle quite possibly the worst movie ever made, Joker: Foile a Deux. They kick the show off talking about how Brad and Jacob watched this together with their wives and Jacob's wife Laura made them watch the whole movie. They talk about not wearing a shirt while running and Brad talks about when he used to run with no shirt on. Kara lets the audience know what type of men she is attracted to. Brad pitches an idea for Kara to meet men by checking into an asylum to meet a man. They wonder what decade this movie is made in, Brad pitches a way better idea than the movie we got. They then bring it back to shivving. Kara says she would shiv her brains out and Brad says if he was in prison he is shivving the big guy so he is the man in prison. Plus, Brad talks about how the music was bad in this movie and they discover that Kara and Brad's wife have the same taste in music and they wonder how many heaters were smoked in this movie. Follow Movie Torture here:https://www.instagram.com/movietorturepod/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/

Shutdown..... AVERTED Mergers - Auto Industry big move Lots of Trump Talk The Market's new favorite stocks PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter DONATIONS ? Thank you for all who gave to the Thanksgiving Holiday Campaign... Warm-Up - Shutdown..... AVERTED - Mergers - Auto Industry big move - Lots of Trump Talk - Deli Stock Scheme - Update - Holiday Tidings! - Markets - S&P 500 Equal weight down 6% MTD, Small Caps down 8% - The New favs? Quantum Computing Stocks - Santa Like them..... - Index inclusion has become a thing Checking out the early CTP Cup Standings EVERYONE IS IN! - 7 Contestants.... Fed Meeting Dec 18th - Fed freaked out markets - All of a sudden they are projecting that inflation is not going to come down to their 2% level into 2026 - DJIA was donw 1000 points and it was an ugly day overall. - Onc day later, PCE comes out not too far aay from assumptions and market takes off - Just goes to show that DJIA - Records? - Follow up - it was 10 days and the last time that happened was 1974 Meanwhile - XMAS Rally - Once big day down, then a test and BOUNCE - Most of the Fed Day losses have been wipe out - still much damage in December --- Once again - Mega cap holding things up ---- EVEN though 10Yr >4.6%  - this is an important price point... Failed  couple of times before. Quantum Computing Stocks - Ever since Alphabet (Google) announced that they made progress, been some crazy moves on a few names - with YTD returns -- D-Wave Quantum Inc  QBTS  (825%) -- Rigetti Computing Inc   RGTI  (1,050%) -- Quantum Computing Inc   QUBT  (1,900%) -- Defiance Quantum ETF   QTUM (51%) -- IONQ Inc    IONQ   (240%) ---(none seem to be making any money  - actually losing a ton) More Quantum - Willow's speed is almost incomprehensible — according to Google, it's able to perform a computation in under five minutes that would take one of today's fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years to solve. Ten septillion is 10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 years. - Concern has turned to the potential for this technology to break down crypto (or other) cryptography. --- It may take years - but this could be something we need to watch as a byproduct, the need for better security from quantum hacks Auto Merger - Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world's third-largest automaker by sales. - The deal would aim to share intelligence and resources and deliver economies of scale and synergies while protecting both brands - Nissan's strategic partner Mitsubishi has been offered the chance to join the new group and will take a decision by the end of January 2025. - Lots of things to iron out before this deal gets done Index Traders - Hang on... - Huge moves to reset these days - Companies are competing to get to NASDAQ and NYSE to gain inclusion as they know share prices will potentially pop - Palatntir is banking on that as they said in their recent announcement and one reason was to get inclusion in the NASDAQ 100 - These kind of index changes has buig impacts on stocks - - ALSO, there should be some movement over the next month as there will be re-balancing going on as 2024 big run for markets/stocks Trump Talk/Plans - Trump said he will not let the canal fall into the 'wrong hands' - Trump accused Panama of charging excessive fees to use the canal - Panama's President Mulino defends canal's independence and fees - US handed over control of the canal in 1999 - Talk that we could take it back - Twitter: "Every square meter of the Panama Canal and the surrounding area belongs to Panama and will c...

Kissing Ass is good for the wallet Fed is about to meet and make a rate decision Time's Person of the Year! Whistleblower found dead PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter DONATIONS ? Thank you for all who gave to the Thanksgiving Holiday Campaign... Warm-Up - Kissing Ass is good for the wallet - Fed is about to meet and make a rate decision - Person of the Year! - Whistleblower found dead - Markets - Odd - DJIA down for 7 days, NASDAQ can't be stopped (TSLA pushing this time - once again a reason to look at market cap weightings) - Fanning the flames - A new name into NASDAQ 100 - Earnings - A few interesting data points - Social Security benefits increase - Yes and No, Inflation and No Inflation - Not since... 2018 or 1978? Reminder -  the CTP Contestants for 2024 CTP Cup Michael Bowling Kirk Saathoff Eric Harvey Chad Laajala Tim Dewey Paul Kinder Anson Brady (2023 CTP Cup Winner) ---Emails have gone out... Fed Meeting Dec 18th - 89% probability of a 0.25% rate cut - Fed has its back to the wall - markets are dictating - No reason to believe that they need a cut, although the would not want to worry markets or surprise them in any way - All reporting shows that they will do the cut, back off a little as to the amount of potential cuts coming in recognition of the fact that the economy is still running well DJIA - Records? - The DJIA has been down for 8 days in a row and that has not happened since 2018. - If the DJIA declines today, that would take us back to the 1970's, 1978 to be exact when there was a 9 day decline. - But, that is the DJIA, the NASDAQ an SP500 have been holding up. - Moreover, the fall for the DJIA this month is less that 3%, so not much damage done to the index itself. Another Sinkhole Warning - SP500 equal weighted is down more than 3% for the MTD. - SP500 up slightly MTD - NASDAQ 100 up moer than 5% - Small-caps down 3% BUT - Wait.... - A measure of wholesale price rose more than expected in November, adding fuel to the belief that progress in bringing down inflation has slowed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. - On an annual basis, PPI rose 3%, the biggest advance since February 2023. - This is after an inline CPI number. - Rates are on the rise for bonds, as expected --- Mark this date - inflation could make a comeback in 2025 and totally offside the fed (And they are fanning the flames ) AND Consumers are Spending - November Retail Sales 0.7% vs. 0.5% consensus; prior revised to 0.5% from 0.4% But - ISM Composite - Rolling Over ISM Composite CHIPS - Shares of Broadcom popped more than 21% Friday morning, pushing the company's market cap beyond $1 trillion for the first time. It will be Broadcom's best trading day on record if the move holds until the closing bell. The move comes after the company reported fourth-quarter results that beat Wall Street's expectations for earnings and showed strong artificial intelligence revenue growth. - Broadcom reported $14.05 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, up 51% year over year but shy of the $14.09 billion expected by analysts according to LSEG. In Broadcom's semiconductor solutions group, which includes its AI chips, revenue increased 12% to $8.23 billion from $8.03 billion a year ago. More Chips - US planning on restricting AI  Chips around the world - Planning on closing China's backdoor access -Washington plans rules limiting semiconductor shipments to some countries accused of supplying Beijing - NVDA, MSFT, GOOG, GOOGL, AMD, INTC, SMH Nuclear - getting some traction - SMRs - Small Nuclear Reactors - Small modular reactors,