Podcasts about Munson

Guest David Munson, Get REAL Alliance, joins to discuss new innovations for holistic farming. Discussion of soil losing minerals, the faux environmental push against carbon, and ways to save farmers for the next generation.  President Trump announces new ceasefire with Iran and pending agreement moving forward. Can we trust the Iran regime, and what's the future look like in the region?  Fraud Task Force announces suspension of funds for homeless initiatives for LA. Is it time for socialist programs to run their coarse without subsidizing? 

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Most ambitious men are accidentally building a "Job-Trap," a life that looks successful on paper but is structurally broken. Today, we perform a clinical audit on legacy with the man who built an indestructible brand: Dave Munson of Saddleback Leather. Dave transitioned from a barefoot youth pastor in Mexico to the CEO of a global empire with a 100-year warranty. In this diagnostic deep-dive, we identify the "Atomic Tasks" stealing your time and the systemic failures that keep most men from true "Internal Sovereignty." From living in safari tents for a decade to surviving a million-dollar theft involving the FBI, Dave reveals the specific roadmap for building a life with no breakable parts.   CHAPTERS:  00:00 - The "No-Breakable-Parts" Life  03:00 - Why I moved my family into safari tents for 10 years  10:05 - Youth Ministry to CEO: When the business became the ministry  15:21 - The sketch that built a 100-year legacy  18:52 - Marriage Systems: Why we switched to a smaller bed  25:31 - The FBI, stolen millions, and the "Job-Trap"  27:42 - The only 2 questions you need to ask your team [High-Leverage]  41:53 - "Success starts at home": Zig Ziglar's final lesson  47:53 - The legacy audit: What will they fight over when you're dead?   Munson's Links: Website: https://saddlebackleather.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidcmunson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidcmunson  

The Munsons welcome back our favorite bald guest Munson, Chip Hessenflow, to dive into the strange, fascinating, and deeply anxious world of Giovanni Ribisi. From the jump, we're captivated by Ribisi's obsession with cinematography, vintage cameras, and filmmaking technology—so much so that he literally loans equipment out to legendary directors like Paul Thomas Anderson. Naturally, this leads us into discussing one of the more unusual distinctions in Munson's history: Giovanni becomes the first practicing Scientologist we've covered in 136 episodes. We spend a shocking amount of time talking about Boiler Room (seriously, keep count at home), while James takes a passionate detour into why the Avatar franchise actually rules and continues to hold up better than people want to admit. Along the way, we explore how Ribisi essentially cornered the market in Hollywood on playing “the weird guy,” weaponizing his nervous, twitchy, anxious energy into one of the most unique character actor careers of his era. We revisit his endless string of early television appearances, uncover just how many massive Friends fans are apparently on this podcast, and celebrate his memorable run on the series. The deeper we go, the more impressed we become by the absolutely loaded list of directors and co-stars Ribisi worked with throughout the late 90s and early 2000s—a résumé that quietly stacks up against almost anyone from that generation. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

From Portfolio Wealth Advisors "Money Man" Lee Munson joins TJ to discuss the economic state of the World and how it trickles down to the consumer. He talks about gas prices, inflation, and data centers. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 21-year-old pregnant woman is murdered inside her father's Philadelphia home just days before giving birth. A Maryland teacher disappears three days before he is set to testify in court. In this episode of Murder in the Black, we discuss the murder of Natise Johnson and the unsolved disappearance of Oliver Wendell Munson, two cases connected by haunting questions about loyalty, vulnerability, and what it can cost to do the right thing.Natise's case is a devastating story of obsession, control, and retaliation. Oliver's disappearance remains one of those deeply unsettling unsolved cases where the timing alone makes it impossible to ignore what may have happened.This episode contains discussions of murder, gun violence, abuse, witness vulnerability, and the death of an unborn child.

In this episode, Geddes Munson (SVP of Engineering @ Affirm) joins us to discuss operational / engineering excellence, scaling, and AI-native transformation! We explore Affirm's approach to operational and engineering excellence and how a 2024 outage became a turning point in refining that focus. We deconstruct “AI retooling week”, the internal tools it inspired (including an incident tracing system), how the AI-native transition is impacting operational / engineering excellence, and how to connect these projects to business goals. Plus, we take a look at their early work building in agentic commerce, infrastructure decisions they made years ago setting them up for success now, how they're thinking about designing for agent-first experiences.   ABOUT GEDDES MUNSON Geddes Munson serves as Affirm's SVP, Engineering. Previously, Geddes held several engineering leadership roles at Affirm, including oversight of the merchant engineering group, where he was responsible for the development of Affirm's solutions for key partners including Amazon, Shopify and Walmart. Prior to Affirm, Geddes held various technical leadership roles at rapidly growing startups including Mixpanel, SingleStore and EasyPost. He received his B.A. from Haverford College, where he started the Linux club on campus. Geddes lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children.   Unblocked: The context engine your coding agents are missing. Give your coding agents the context your best engineers have. Your agents can read code, but they don't know how your team works. Rules and MCPs give access to information but not understanding. That's why you still have to tell them where to look and what to look for. Unblocked gives your agents the history, conventions, and decisions behind your code so they generate mergeable output without the back and forth. It automatically surfaces the right context for every task, so agents stay on track without the set up tax or the correction loops. getunblocked.com/elc   SHOW NOTES: Defining operational excellence & what it looks like @ Affirm (4:36) Understand why your company / product matters to your customers (8:11) Key pivot points around engineering excellence @ Affirm (11:10) Creating a genuine culture change of operational / engineering excellence (14:27) Adopting agentic models @ Affirm (16:30) Navigating the balance between transformation, safety & reliability (18:30) Affirm's AI retooling week & hackathon setup (20:57) How the hackathon helped quickly change the company culture (23:15) Ensuring your practices serve your overall organizational vision & goals (26:11) Insights on scaling & increasing CICD investment @ Affirm (28:28) Approaches to building agentic commerce products (30:11) Strategies for building an agent-first experience (33:33) Bridging the gap between engineering & business goals / outcomes (35:44) Rapid fire questions (38:46)   LINKS AND RESOURCES 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in History – and How It Shattered a Nation - New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naivete in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today's world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again. Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose - a best-selling 2010 memoir by former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh detailing his entrepreneurial journey and outlines his core philosophy: building a phenomenal corporate culture and focusing on the happiness of employees and customers ultimately drives long-term profits and business success.   This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team: Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-Host Jerry Li - Co-Host Noah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/ Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/ Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Seattle sports fans likely know Simply Seattle as the go-to spot for shirts, jerseys, hats and some of the city's most iconic apparel. But owner Jamie Munson's story is also one of entrepreneurship, brand building and betting on Seattle's sports culture. Jon and Jamie talk about Jamie's path from general manager to owner of Simply Seattle; the growth of the business since purchasing it in 2015; the impact of the Mariners and Seahawks post-season runs; the lasting passion for the Sonics and what renewed NBA expansion buzz means for Seattle; and Jamie's newest venture, Out West Trading Company, with locations across the Northwest and another opening soon in Suncadia. Join us for Seattle City Makers with Jon Scholes and guest Jamie Munson.

The Munsons are joined once again by returning guest Munson Cori Wallace to break down the fascinating and unpredictable career of Leslie Bibb. We kick things off with her unlikely origin story—winning a modeling competition through Oprah, leaving UVA after just one semester, and diving headfirst into entertainment. Cori even takes us back to watching that moment in real time, along with Bibb's early work on Ryan Murphy's Popular, setting the stage for a career that never quite followed a straight line. From there, we dig into a box office snapshot that starts surprisingly strong… and then falls off a cliff. With entries like See Spot Run, Movie 43, and Midnight Meat Train, it's not hard to see why. We revisit her brief role in Private Parts and wonder if it foreshadowed the types of characters she'd take on, before diving into The Skulls and how that role may have shaped her trajectory—complete with some very real fraternity and sorority parallels from Kyle, James, and Cori. Despite all of this, we're genuinely surprised she's never been fully typecast, given her early TV success and run of questionable film choices. We also debate why she never leaned back into comedy after Talladega Nights (Ricky Bobby deserves answers), and whether her success there was her own comedic timing or just the strength of the script. Along the way, we unpack her unconventional relationship with Sam Rockwell (a former Munson and Case favorite), question the tonal whiplash between her roles in To the Bone and Tag, and even detour into an Aubrey vs. James debate on whether The White Lotus is actually good. Do we have a new lowest scoring actor on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

Robert Likarish stand kurz vor dem Abschluss seines Jurastudiums, als er zusammen mit seinem Bruder Jonathan - einem Biomedizin-Ingenieur - beschloss, in Zukunft lieber Whiskey zu brennen. Inspiriert von den historischen „Iron Roots“ des texanischen Rebenzüchters T.V. Munson, der im 19. Jahrhundert die französische Weinindustrie vor der drohenden Zerstörung durch eine Reblausplage rettete, gründeten die Brüder 2014 die Ironroot Republic Distillery in Denison, Texas – zusammen mit ihrer Mutter Marcia, die heute als „Mother of Texas Whiskey“ bekannt ist.Wir sprechen über die Ironroot Republic Distillery, die mit ihrem französisch inspirierten Élevage, besonderen Maissorten und einem Grain-to-Glass-Ansatz zu den spannendsten und preisgekröntesten Vertretern der amerikanischen Craft Whiskey-Szene gehört.Und wie immer werfen wir einen Blick auf News und Neuerscheinungen in Deutschland und den USA.

On August 2, 1979, Thurman Munson — the gritty captain of the New York Yankees whose defensive brilliance and stubborn leadership defined a Bronx dynasty — died in a small plane crash at the age of 32. A competitor of rare intensity and blue-collar dignity, Munson built a legacy defined not by polish but by substance, turning a catcher's grueling labor into the heartbeat of a championship culture. With his rocket arm and a bat that thrived under the high-stakes pressure of October, Munson anchored a clubhouse of outsized egos with a presence that felt both fiercely protective and undeniably essential. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BATTLEBOTS IS ALMOST BACK! And if you've missed this incredibly epic show where robots duke it out, check this out. I LOVE THIS SHOW. And today I've got Executive Producer and Founder Greg Munson on at 2:30 to talk about the Pro League, which is filming over the next three weekends. Find out more by clicking here! There are TWO Colorado based bots, Copperhead and Magnitude, so get ready to cheer for these spunky and quite dangerous bots. WOOOOOO!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Find the Portugeeza at the Portugal Club - https://www.skool.com/@anthony-bryant-8259Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Join Carl on screen - book your slot on the show at www.goodmorningportugal.com

As we step into Holy Week and prepare our hearts for Easter, I found myself thinking, this one I needed to hear again—and I hope it might touch your heart in the same way. With that thought in mind, I'm re-airing the bonus Holy Week & Easter episode from last year of Open Our Bibles Together, where I had the joy of sitting down for a conversation with Tammy Munson from Christian Podcasting Secrets. In this one, we took a meaningful walk through the events of Holy Week as if we were actually there: the cheers of Palm Sunday, the solemn weight of the Last Supper, the heartbreak of the cross, and the shock and joy of the empty tomb. Along the way, we connected these moments to Old Testament prophecies, key Scriptures, and even explored how visual portrayals—like The Chosen—bring the story of Easter to life in a fresh and powerful way. And, of course… because it's Tammy and me, there was laughter too! We closed with a few lighthearted Easter questions, reminding us that even in the heaviness of Holy Week, there is hope, joy, and reason to celebrate. As a side note: the show notes have also been updated with links for watching The Chosen Seasons 4 and 5, as well as all the previously included resources to help you dive deeper as you walk through Holy Week. If you're looking for a way to slow down, reflect, and really prepare your heart for Easter, this re-air is an invitation to step into the story and let it come alive for you once again this year. For the full episode show notes, please go to https://mfahring.com/re-air-what-if-you-saw-holy-week-up-close/

We had great fun with the quiz with Raquel & Nuno, so let's continue with the GuMPers and see how they fare?Brit lad in Lisbon, Carl Hyde, also popping in for a chat...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Join Carl on screen - book your slot on the show at www.goodmorningportugal.com

He's back.Any questions? Also, by way of great contrast, it's Dee Brodie and her new projecy - the 'Pause for Peace'.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support."The one you're thinking of is Good Morning Portugal! hosted by Carl Munson. It's an English-language live show/podcast aimed at expats (especially 50+ folks) settling into or loving life in Portugal. It's streamed live on YouTube weekdays around 8-9 AM (often with a cheerful Olá Bom Dia ALEGRIA! vibe), covering news, weather, culture, wellbeing, property tips, moving advice, and fun chats. Carl helps people buy, rent, or scout homes—contact him at +351 913 590 303 or carl@carlmunson.com if you need that. You can catch full episodes on YouTube (channel: Good Morning Portugal!), as a podcast on Spotify/Apple, and join the free Portugal Club community at theportugalclub.com for more support and connection. It's super positive, community-focused, and still going strong in 2026!" - Grok

Where has unstructured play gone ... what has its absence done to creativity and problem solving

Kevin Umaña (b. 1989, Los Angeles, CA) is an artist who lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. Spending his early years between Los Angeles and El Salvador, Umaña's personal history has profoundly shaped his visual language. In El Salvador, he was immersed in a rural environment rich with natural textures, vibrant flora, and traditional crafts. While in Los Angeles, he confronted the intensity of city life and the pressures of assimilation. This duality seeded the fragmented forms and layered symbolism that define his art today. His practice continues to carry echoes of Latin American patterns, nature's geometry, and American architectural influences, all reimagined through abstraction. Umaña received his B.F.A from San Francisco State University in 2014. In 2025, Umaña received the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Award. He has completed residencies at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation (2024); Anderson Ranch (2024); Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program (2023-24); Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, Helena, MT (2023); The Center for Book Arts, New York (2019). In 2017, Umaña created a permanent installation at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. Institutions owning his work include The United Nations Art Collection, New York; Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY; Munson, Utica, NY; Fidelity Mutual Funds Collection; Center for Book Arts Library, New York; and The Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato, CA. In 2026, Umaña will be participating in the MacDowell Fellowship in New Hampshire. Kevin Umaña, Revisiting the Roman Walls, 2026. Acrylic, oil, flock, ink, sand, marble dust, salt, resin, ceramics on canvas, 24 x 18 x 2 3/4 inches. Kevin Umaña, Sanguine and Spiraling, 2023. Acrylic, oil, vinyl paint, flock, ink, sand, gouache, ceramics on canvas, 24 1/4 x 18 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches. Kevin Umaña, The Clothesline Appearing as Aqueducts, 2025. Glaze on stoneware, 12 5/8 x 10 7/8 inches

Paige interviews Emily Munson, a preschool teacher in an early childhood classroom for children who are medically complex. Emily shares her journey of finding her way to her dream classroom. She tells how she includes children who are blind and low vision, and gives a sneak peek into her favorite lesson to teach. Jenny, Paige, and Cathy discuss the powerful impact of preschool. They reflect on the way that Emily seamlessly integrates strategies into the environment that help children thrive and ease parental anxiety. The group dives deep into the importance of observation as a foundational tool for both teachers and families. Jenny and Paige emphasize that learning to "watch and wait" is a vital skill for families before jumping into action. The conversation also covers the often-daunting transition from early intervention to preschool. Cathy breaks down the role of Child Find, a federal requirement that ensures children are evaluated for special education services, and how the process varies by state. Paige shares how early intervention programs support families through this eligibility process. Finally, the team discusses the importance of trusting your instincts when choosing a school and utilizing State Early Learning Guidelines to ensure children are getting the support they need. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/child-find-what-it-is-and-how-it-works  We love voicemail! Please leave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/FeelingThisLife Children who are blind and low “Vision AND” have additional needs may receive early intervention services from multiple professionals.  A list of those services can be found here.  Please give us your feedback using this survey link: ⁠⁠https://educationutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39OmBvMih6MlgNw⁠⁠      Make a Donation to-   VIPS: ⁠⁠https://secure.vips.org/np/clients/vips/donation.jsp?forwardedFromSecureDomain=1&campaign=495⁠⁠     Follow us on Facebook @⁠Feelingthislifepodcast⁠ and Instagram @⁠Feelingthislife⁠   Email: ⁠⁠feelingthislife@vips.org⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠www.vips.org⁠ 

"Money Man" Lee Munson from Portfolio Wealth Advisors joins TJ to discuss the state of the economy as it relates to the news and politics of the World. Some of the topics Lee talks about are Trumps tariffs going away, gas prices, and real estate. All this and more on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's back on the GMP! No doubt with a few opinions on life in Portugal in recent times...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support."The one you're thinking of is Good Morning Portugal! hosted by Carl Munson. It's an English-language live show/podcast aimed at expats (especially 50+ folks) settling into or loving life in Portugal. It's streamed live on YouTube weekdays around 8-9 AM (often with a cheerful Olá Bom Dia ALEGRIA! vibe), covering news, weather, culture, wellbeing, property tips, moving advice, and fun chats. Carl helps people buy, rent, or scout homes—contact him at +351 913 590 303 or carl@carlmunson.com if you need that. You can catch full episodes on YouTube (channel: Good Morning Portugal!), as a podcast on Spotify/Apple, and join the free Portugal Club community at theportugalclub.com for more support and connection. It's super positive, community-focused, and still going strong in 2026!" - Grok

El periodista y director de La Brújula analiza en su monólogo la "decadencia terminal" de un PSOE que sacrifica poder real para ganar poder orgánico, señalando a Óscar López como un "Munson electoral" que lleva la derrota en su código genético. Latorre denuncia el viaje político "denigrante" de Ferraz al culpar al fallecido Javier Lambán de la debacle en Aragón, mientras figuras como Emiliano García Page y veteranos del partido alzan la voz ante una organización que parece "un puente aéreo entre la Moncloa y Cataluña".

In this episode of After Reality, I'm joined by Reality Steve and we're breaking down the latest Bachelor Nation headlines. We kick things off with Mel Owens and his final pick Peg Munson, and share why their recent podcast appearances came off defensive and rubbed a lot of people the wrong way.Then we get into Kat Izzo spilling the tea on her breakup with Dale Moss—what she's said publicly, what stood out to us, and why Bachelor Nation can't stop talking about it...We also weigh in on the controversial casting of Colton Underwood on The Traitors, share an update on the ongoing legal investigation involving Laura Owens, and wrap with a few lighter tangents on nostalgic pop culture, winter weather, and whatever we're currently into. Hot takes, honest opinions, and plenty of laughs along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NW Alabama & NE Mississippi has frozen. PorchFest 26 - April 17-18 @ Munson & Brothers (Columbus, MS) Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Thanks!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/porch-talk/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Peg Munson got a "promise ring” from Golden Bachelor Mel Owens, but now she’s ready to share what REALLY went down!We hear how she and Mel were aligned in their romantic views, where things stand with Cindy, and her true thoughts on the promise ring??She takes us into the Fantasy Suite night, and she shares some unbelievable stories from her career as a bomb technician!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon and Brian start the show by breaking down Michigan's latest roster updates and reacting to the coaching staff that Kyle Whittingham put together. Then, around the 30-minute mark, Jon checks in with former Wolverine and The Golden Bachelor star Mel Owens and his new girlfriend Peg Munson to discuss all that went into this past season on ABC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with Pamela Munson, the designer behind her namesake straw accessories brand, known for its timeless style, thoughtful craftsmanship, and storytelling approach to design. Inspired by summers spent near (and on!) the water, family traditions, and the understated elegance of her grandmother, Pamela creates handbags and accessories that feel both classic and quietly modern, pieces meant to be used, loved, and kept.With more than 15 years of experience in the fashion industry at CHANEL, Oscar de la Renta, and Bergdorf Goodman, Pamela brings an understanding of design and business to her work. Her straw collections are carried by luxury retailers and featured in publications like Vogue, Town & Country, and Oprah Magazine. In our conversation, Pamela shares how personal history shapes her creative process, what goes into designing with a natural, seasonless material, and her approach to building a brand rooted in longevity rather than trends. It's a thoughtful look at how memory, craft, and restraint come together to create enduring style.RESOURCES:Shop Pamela's website hereFollow along on Instagram

From Portfolio Wealth Advisors "Money Man" Lee Munson joins TJ to discuss the economy and how things politically can effect it. He talks about oil, EV's, the economy under Trump, and Venezuela. All this on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:30am - Sal Capaccio is joined by Former Bills VP Bill Munson on the building of Rich Stadium

Season 7, Episode 15 opens with a winter-weather whiplash and a running joke about whether this is the Patrick Mahomes episode or the Thurman Munson episode, before Dan, Frank, Alan, and Rich settle into a packed sports menu.The crew congratulates Frank's Knicks for winning the NBA's in-season tournament—then immediately debates why most fans still don't care, even with proposals to move future tournament games into iconic college arenas to boost energy and attendance. From there, it's Hot Stove League time: more Mets head-scratching as New York continues to reshape the roster and pulls in more Yankees bullpen pieces, while the Yankees field trade chatter around Jazz Chisholm. The group also highlights a notable three-team trade involving the Rays, Pirates, and Orioles, and shares genuine excitement for a stronger, star-studded World Baseball Classic lineup.Then the show pivots to a detailed Week 15 NFL recap, including:Bills over Patriots (35–31) after a 21–0 hole, with Dan cashing a successful lone wolf on New England.Ravens shutting out the Bengals (24–0), sparking a blunt debate about Joe Burrow's tone, injuries, roster spending, and accountability.Jaguars crushing the Jets (48–20) with Trevor Lawrence lighting it up.Chargers over Chiefs as Kansas City's season collapses and Mahomes goes down, with Rich nailing another lone wolf.Texans rolling the Cardinals (40–20) and a discussion on whether Houston is a real threat or just smoke and mirrors.Bears dominating the Browns (31–3) as Chicago keeps surprising.Commanders over Giants (29–21) with Rich lone-wolfing Washington and a Giants-focused breakdown on how they're handling Jackson Dart.Eagles blanking the Raiders (31–0), followed by a classic “it's the Raiders” reality check.Seahawks edging the Colts (18–16) and the ongoing debate about whether Seattle's formula is sustainable when “Bad Darnold” eventually shows up.Broncos beating the Packers (34–26) as Denver continues to look like the real deal.49ers handling the Titans (37–24) and the NFC West shaping up as a playoff gauntlet.Saints slipping past the Panthers (20–17) and skepticism about the NFC South ceiling.Rams outgunning the Lions (41–34) with the crew split on whether Detroit is in trouble and whether the Rams are still the class of the NFC.Vikings over Cowboys (34–26) as Dallas moves the ball but can't finish drives, and even reliable kicking goes sideways.The episode closes with Fox Brothers Alarms, the quiet inbox, and the usual mix of sharp takes, running jokes, and “how did that game get away from them?” moments.Special Thanks to:Fox Brothers Alarms - https://foxbrothersalarms.comFirst Baptist church of Phillipsburg NJ http://www.fbcpburg.org/

ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTS AND THE FRANKLIN STOVE Colleague Richard Munson. The discussion focuses on Franklin's electrical experiments, including the Leiden jar and conservation of charge. Munson explains that the kite experiment had practical origins for lightning protection. Additionally, Franklin's refusal to patent his stove invention highlights his joy in discovery and commitment to public benefit. NUMBER 3

 FRANKLIN'S PRINTING SUCCESS AND SCIENTIFIC PURSUITS Colleague Richard Munson. Munson details Franklin's success in the "high-tech" printing industry, which generated the wealth necessary for his scientific pursuits. The segment covers his political battles with Thomas Penn regarding colonial governance and his transition into a full-time experimenter, driven by the Enlightenment's spirit of curiosity. NUMBER 2

ELECTRICAL EXPERIMENTS AND THE FRANKLIN STOVE Colleague Richard Munson. The discussion focuses on Franklin's electrical experiments, including the Leiden jar and conservation of charge. Munson explains that the kite experiment had practical origins for lightning protection. Additionally, Franklin's refusal to patent his stove invention highlights his joy in discovery and commitment to public benefit. NUMBER 3

THE COCKPIT HUMILIATION AND FRANKLIN'S TRANSFORMATION Colleague Richard Munson. Munsondescribes the "Cockpit" humiliation in London, which transformed Franklin from a royalist mediator into a revolutionary. They discuss his founding of the American Philosophical Society to unify colonial science and his celebrity in France. Finally, Munson addresses modern skepticism regarding Franklin's scientific contributions. NUMBER 4

UW Soccer head coach Jamie Clark joins the show to talk about his big National Championship win last night. Jon Wilner joins the show to talk about the CFB coaching carosel, what happens with Michigan and who are the candidates, gives his CFP predictions, and more. Jamie Munson from Simply Seattle joins the show to give away some gift cards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Love Fest time again, Shandies!!!

The Munsons are joined by guest Munson, Cori Wallace, to dive into the wonderfully eclectic and quietly impressive career of Oliver Platt. We kick things off by unpacking his incredibly well-connected family—ambassadors, founders of elite boarding schools, and his time at Choate Hall—which naturally becomes an ongoing insult throughout the podcast. From there, we explore how Platt's childhood spent traveling the world with his diplomat father, along with a Morgan Freeman monologue, helped him fall in love with acting and build community wherever he landed. We marvel at the glorious mane he debuted in Working Girl (a look that followed him for decades) and Case takes a victory lap celebrating the man's iconic accessories—suspenders, bow ties, wraparound glasses, you name it. The Munsons revisit some of his most memorable films: our disbelief that Indecent Proposal hasn't been remade, James' shock at the wild way Simon Birch dispatches Joe's mom, and Aubrey/Kyle's ongoing disappointment in Lake Placid even 20 years later. Cori brings in her expertise from the TikTok world, and we all admire Platt's late-career television renaissance with Chicago Med/PD and The Bear. By the end, we can't help but wonder: did his off-the-grid lifestyle and steady working-actor mentality keep him from becoming a truly great actor—or is that exactly what makes him beloved? How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.

The Conservation of Charge and the Practical Genius of the Lightning Rod. Richard Munson discusses how Benjamin Franklin was an endlessly busy experimenter who began his famous work by studying the Leiden jar, a rudimentary battery. Franklin conducted fundamental research and developed the law of the conservation of charge: the idea that positive and negative electrical charges always seek balance. On Christmas Day 1750, he exposed himself to danger by touching the terminals of two Leiden jars, which violently threw him across the room. In 1751, Franklin published his pamphlet, Experiments and Observations on Electricity Made in Philadelphia, America, which generated international fame before the kite experiment. Franklin sought a practical solution to the danger posed by lightning, and his experiment confirmed the connection between lightning and electricity, leading to the invention of the lightning rod, which became a great practical discovery saving lives and buildings. Franklin also invented the Franklin stove and refused a patent, viewing the invention as a public benefit. He pursued observation and experimentation with "joyfulness," viewing unexpected results as new possibilities.

The Cockpit Confrontation: How Parliament Lost Their Best Advocate and Franklin's Legacy as a Founder of Science. Richard Munson discusses how Benjamin Franklin was a pivotal figure in the Revolutionary era, initially dedicated to maintaining the colonies' loyalty to the king. The critical turning point occurred in January 1774 at the Cockpit, where Parliament grilled and lambasted Franklin for over an hour without allowing him to answer. At this moment, Franklin realized the English government had lost its "best possible advocate," and he began thinking seriously about independence. Before the break with Britain, Franklin had laid a foundation for colonial unity by creating the American Philosophical Society. Franklin returned to Philadelphia in April 1775 and sailed to Paris in October 1776, where the French adored him. Franklin's legacy has been subject to various interpretations by historians, but Munson emphasizes that Franklin's enduring relevance lies in his role as a founder who championed empirical truths, observation, and experimentation, which is vital in modern times marked by the dismissal of science and facts.

Printing as High-Tech: Franklin's Wealth Creation and the Dawn of His Electrical Experiments. Richard Munson discusses how Benjamin Franklin arrived in Philadelphia at age 17 and, in just 22 years, transformed into an independently wealthy experimenter. Printing during this era was the "high-tech of the age," and Franklin's work involved scientific thinking. A powerful driving force was his ambition to be wealthy, maintaining a strong focus on the bottom line. Franklin leveraged quality to secure contracts and was a savvy real estate investor. Franklin became entangled in a bitter political fight with absentee landlord Thomas Penn, who viewed Pennsylvania solely as a source of money. Franklin's independent wealth, achieved when he sold his successful businesses around 1748, allowed him to pursue science. He immediately began experimenting with electricity, performing fundamental research and defining basic structures, introducing key terms like positive and negative, conductors and insulators. Franklin's rising fame as an experimenter eventually led his neighbors to call on him to represent Pennsylvania in London.

Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Ken Munson, Founder and CEO at Rhythmos.io about "Grid-Edge solutions to respond to the increase electrification devices". Ken Munson, a serial entrepreneur and former private equity professional, discussed his company Rhythmos, which focuses on grid edge technologies. He highlighted the significant growth in load due to electric vehicles and the electrification of various devices, emphasizing the need for better visibility and management of this load. Rhythmos uses advanced analytics and machine learning to optimize load distribution, enhancing utility planning and operational efficiency. The company leverages Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) data to profile and characterize load impacts, providing utilities with the flexibility to manage their networks more effectively. Munson also mentioned the importance of AI in forecasting and load management. Action Items [ ] Connect with Ken Munson on LinkedIn [ ] Visit Rhythmos' website at Rhythmos.io Outline Introduction and Welcome Scott MacKenzie introduces the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing its focus on industry professionals and innovations. Scott welcomes listeners and highlights the importance of industry professionals in solving daily problems and making the world a better place. Scott mentions the current broadcast location at Distribute Tech in Dallas, Texas, and introduces the guest, Ken Munson. Ken Munson corrects his name and jokes about being in trouble with his mom, leading to a light-hearted exchange. Ken Munson's Background and Achievements Ken Munson describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with three companies under his belt, including Sun Virgin Energy and Rhythmos. Ken explains his entry into the energy sector in 2006 to solve grid edge challenges and the formation of Sun Virgin Energy. He mentions his transition to a company in the skater world and the subsequent formation of Rhythmos. Scott provides the correct spelling of Rhythmos and asks Ken to elaborate on the company's mission. Understanding Grid Edge Technologies Ken defines grid edge technologies, which include electric vehicles, solar, storage, and service transformers. He highlights the significant growth in load due to electric vehicles and the electrification of various devices. Ken discusses the challenges utilities face with visibility below the substation and the impact of service transformer costs and lead times. Scott shares his perspective as a former transmission lineman, emphasizing the linear nature of power generation and delivery. Challenges and Solutions in Grid Edge Management Ken explains the bi-directional challenge utilities face with the growth of new load and the role of automation, AI, and machine learning in improving forecasting and asset management. He describes the lack of granular visibility at the service transformer level and the impact of increased load growth. Ken introduces Rhythmos' platform, which provides granular visibility and optimizes load to prevent premature overload of assets. The platform creates a dynamic operating envelope on the distribution network, enabling utilities to manage load more effectively. Implementation and Regulatory Considerations Scott inquires about the complexity of setting up Rhythmos' solution and the communication with system operators. Ken explains the use of Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) data for advanced analytics...

Hearing Voices is back! On the latest edition, we head up to Clemson, South Carolina to visit with the Voice of the Tigers, Don Munson, who joins Chris Blair to preview Saturday's blockbuster matchup between Brian Kelly's LSU Tigers and Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers.

PARLIAMENT TREATS FRANKLIN  AND PENNSYLVANIA RESPECTFULLY, AND CHARLES III IS KING OF AMERICA. 3/4: Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist by  Richard Munson  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Ingenious-Biography-Benjamin-Franklin-Scientist/dp/0393882233 Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his political prowess and diplomatic achievements than his scientific creativity. In this incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin's life and career, Richard Munson recovers this vital part of Franklin's story, reveals his modern relevance, and offers a compelling portrait of a shrewd experimenter, clever innovator, and visionary physicist whose fame opened doors to negotiate French support and funding for American independence. Munson's riveting narrative explores how science underpins Franklin's entire story―from tradesman to inventor to nation-founder―and argues that Franklin's political life cannot be understood without giving proper credit to his scientific accomplishments. 8 pages of illustrations

PARLIAMENT TREATS FRANKLIN  AND PENNSYLVANIA RESPECTFULLY, AND CHARLES III IS KING OF AMERICA. 2/4: Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist by  Richard Munson  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Ingenious-Biography-Benjamin-Franklin-Scientist/dp/0393882233 Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his political prowess and diplomatic achievements than his scientific creativity. In this incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin's life and career, Richard Munson recovers this vital part of Franklin's story, reveals his modern relevance, and offers a compelling portrait of a shrewd experimenter, clever innovator, and visionary physicist whose fame opened doors to negotiate French support and funding for American independence. Munson's riveting narrative explores how science underpins Franklin's entire story―from tradesman to inventor to nation-founder―and argues that Franklin's political life cannot be understood without giving proper credit to his scientific accomplishments. 8 pages of illustrations

PARLIAMENT TREATS FRANKLIN  AND PENNSYLVANIA RESPECTFULLY, AND CHARLES III IS KING OF AMERICA. 4/4: Ingenious: A Biography of Benjamin Franklin, Scientist by  Richard Munson  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Ingenious-Biography-Benjamin-Franklin-Scientist/dp/0393882233 Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his political prowess and diplomatic achievements than his scientific creativity. In this incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin's life and career, Richard Munson recovers this vital part of Franklin's story, reveals his modern relevance, and offers a compelling portrait of a shrewd experimenter, clever innovator, and visionary physicist whose fame opened doors to negotiate French support and funding for American independence. Munson's riveting narrative explores how science underpins Franklin's entire story―from tradesman to inventor to nation-founder―and argues that Franklin's political life cannot be understood without giving proper credit to his scientific accomplishments. 8 pages of illustrations