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Welcome to Episode 153 of Tablesetters, where we cover everything happening across the world of baseball. Tonight's WBC special covers the final two quarterfinal games of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and they delivered exactly the kind of drama this tournament is built on. Venezuela knocked out defending champion Japan with an 8–5 comeback victory in Miami, flipping the game in the sixth inning when Wilyer Abreu launched a go-ahead three-run homer off Sawamura Award winner Hiromi Itoh. Earlier, Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani traded historic leadoff home runs in the first inning, marking the first time two former MVPs have led off a game with homers against each other. Japan briefly grabbed control with a three-run homer from Shota Morishita, but Maikel García's two-run shot in the fifth reopened the door before Abreu's blast finished the turnaround. The loss ends Samurai Japan's title defense and sends Venezuela to its first WBC semifinal since 2009. Earlier in Houston, Italy continued the most improbable run of the tournament with an 8–6 win over Puerto Rico at Daikin Park. Puerto Rico jumped ahead immediately on a leadoff homer from Willi Castro, but Italy answered with a four-run first inning against Seth Lugo and extended the lead to 8–2 by the fourth. Puerto Rico rallied late with four runs in the eighth to tighten the game, but Italy held on to stay undefeated and reach the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic for the first time in its history. Those results officially set the semifinal bracket in Miami. Venezuela will face Italy in one matchup, while Team USA meets the Dominican Republic in the other. Every game from here is win-or-go-home, and the quarterfinal round made something clear: the defending champions are gone, the Cinderella story is still alive, and the 2026 World Baseball Classic suddenly feels wide open.

Get Up resumes with the contending vs pretending MVPs. Did SGA secure back to back trophies with his last minute dagger and record breaking performance vs the Celtics? (0:00) Meanwhile - can a Super Bowl MVP winning RB and a newly married Travis Kelce lead the Chiefs offense to a Love Story for the ages in 2026? (15:20) Then - seeds 3-6 are separated by 1 game in the West! Who's the most dangerous? Is it Luka and the surging Lakers? Ant and the sneaky Wolves? Spencer Jones and the fightin' Nuggets? Windy breaks it all down!!! (23:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the AI Builders Roundtable, the builders cross a line.Instead of just discussing AI-native companies, they use one - Polsia AI - to start new businesses live on the show.Neal, Craig, and Greg spin up real ventures, fund them, and watch agents begin executing tasks in real time. MVPs get scoped. Outreach campaigns get drafted. Websites get built. Autonomous execution starts.What begins as a demo turns into a deeper conversation about ownership, liability, trust, agent-to-agent commerce, and what happens when company creation becomes a commodity.This isn't a thought experiment. It's builders testing the edge.Key Topics* Launching AI-native companies live with Polsia AI* Funding autonomous agents to build and operate startups* When execution collapses toward zero* Agent-run outreach, marketing, and MVP development* Who holds liability when agents transact autonomously* Micro-venture economics and short business life cycles* Building for agents, not just humans* Why emotional trust may become more valuable in an autonomous worldLinks & Resources* Polsia AIConnect on LinkedIn* Neal Bloom* Craig Lauer* Greg Moser This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit risingtidepartners.substack.com/subscribe

Skincare trends move fast — from PDRN to milky toners and endless “barrier repair” products promising glassy, hydrated skin. But which of these buzzy ingredients actually work, and which are mostly marketing?This week on That Beauty Podcast, we chat with cosmetic doctor and skin expert Dr Amy Chahal to decode some of the biggest skincare trends circulating right now. Also in this episode:we share our updated thoughts after road-testing viral products from Rhode, including the Peptide Glazing Fluid, Pineapple Enzyme Cleanser, Barrier Butter, Pocket Blush and Peptide Lip Tint.Plus, our MVPs of the week: the hydrating Milk Skin Toner from TirTir and the glow-giving Pro Artist Lip & Cheek Multi Stick from No7.Tune in, and links for products mentioned are here when you need them:Rhode pineapple refreshRhode pocket blush in Tan Line Rhode Barrier Butter Rhode Peptide Glazing FluidRhode Peptide Lip Tint in Salty TanTir Tir Milk Skin TonerNo7 Pro Artist Lip & Cheek Multi-Use Stick in Rose Coral / Rose GlowDiscover more about our guest Dr Amy Chahal:Follow her on Instagram @drachahalDiscover more about The Centre for Medical Aesthetics Discover more about Future Skin *We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Thank you to our guest, Dr Amy!Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Host: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

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Protein and fiber may not be the trendiest topics in sports nutrition, but they are two of the most impactful nutrients athletes can focus on for better performance and recovery. In this episode, you will learn why protein is essential for muscle repair, recovery, immune function, and maintaining lean mass, and why spreading protein across meals and snacks helps stabilize energy and support muscle protein synthesis throughout the day. We also cover the consequences of underfueling with protein and share simple, practical ways athletes can increase their intake without overcomplicating their meals, while highlighting how fiber supports sustained energy, gut health, and overall performance. Text POWERDUO to 878-877-6787 for recipesTo learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com

In this second part of our series on engineering organizations, Jeff and Luca explore how companies that build products should focus their efforts differently depending on their stage and scope. We start with startups and early-stage companies desperately searching for product-market fit, where the brutal truth is: quality doesn't matter yet. Your MVP should embarrass you—if it doesn't, you waited too long. We discuss the critical mental shift from throwaway prototypes to proper engineering once validation arrives, and why technical founders often fail by solving the wrong problem brilliantly. Moving up the ladder, we examine narrow-focus companies that have found their niche—like the German firm that does nothing but maintain a 100-year-old anchor chain machine, or specialists in medium-power electrical switches. These companies win through efficiency and deep expertise, but face existential risk if the market shifts. Finally, we tackle wide-focus companies introducing multiple product lines, where the challenge becomes running internal startups while managing established products, each requiring radically different approaches. The key insight: your focus must match your product's lifecycle stage, whether that's ruthless speed, cost optimization, or high-level process learning. Key Topics [02:30] Startups and early-stage companies: the existential search for product-market fit [06:45] The MVP philosophy: if you're not embarrassed, you waited too long [11:20] Quality vs. speed vs. scope: why quality doesn't matter in early stages [15:40] The Potemkin village approach: building facades to validate demand [19:15] Embedded products and MVPs: when physical products need creative shortcuts [23:50] The critical switch: from prototypes to proper engineering after validation [28:30] Narrow-focus companies: German hidden champions and deep specialization [34:10] Wide-focus companies: running internal startups within established organizations [40:25] Product teams and parallel focuses: managing different lifecycle stages simultaneously [45:00] Large established companies: high-level process learning and avoiding organizational weight Notable Quotes "If you read the Lean Startup, they will explicitly say: if you weren't embarrassed by your MVP, you waited too long. It really has to be painfully flimsy because you cannot afford to do it well." — Luca "Quality doesn't even factor because you're very explicitly building mock-ups from chewing gum and paper mache. They are fully intended to be thrown away." — Luca "Getting that product-market fit is existential. You will die if you do not get it and get it relatively quickly." — Jeff Resources Mentioned The Lean Startup - Eric Ries' book discussing MVP philosophy and the importance of being embarrassed by your first product The Mom Test - Rob Fitzpatrick's book about getting real customer feedback and validation through financial commitment The Art of Innovation - Tom Kelley's book on IDEO's design process, including the clothespin switch story Luca's Website - Trainings on embedded agile, AI in embedded systems, and more Jeff's Website - Consulting services for medical device software development You can find Jeff at https://jeffgable.com.You can find Luca at https://luca.engineer.Want to join the agile Embedded Slack? Click hereAre you looking for embedded-focused trainings? Head to https://agileembedded.academy/Ryan Torvik and Luca have started the Embedded AI podcast, check it out at https://embeddedaipodcast.com/

In the early 1970s, playground courts across the United States were jammed with hoops buffs experimenting with showy moves and aerial shots that were changing the look and feel of a sport once stubbornly earthbound. Out of this scene emerged a pair of incomparable yet dissimilar streetball sensations both of whom would make their name in the American Basketball Association, an upstart professional league characterized as much by flamboyance as invention. Julius Erving, better known as Dr. J, became a mythical figure whose airborne acrobatics inspired an army of high-flying acolytes. Moses Malone, a down-and-dirty banger, scrambled basketball apprenticeships forever by skipping directly from high school to the pros.In the 1980s, Erving and Malone switches leagues, won MVPs, shattered records, and led their respective clubs into the playoff's championship round. But one prize eluded them: an NBA title. After suffering perennial defeat at the hands of Magic Johnson's Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird's Boston Celtics, the two eventually joined forces on the Philadelphia 76ers, blending their contrasting talents into a seamless whole. Together, Erving and Malone set out to accomplish what no other NBA team fronted by ex-ABA superstars had managed.An enthralling social history as well as an uplifting underdog story, Moses and the Doctor, intimately chronicles the hopes and heartbreaks of two basketball legends who revolutionized what was possible on the ground and in the air and fueled one of the most thrilling and momentous championship seasons ever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Celebrities like Kris Jenner, Lindsay Lohan and Demi Moore have been showing up on red carpets with smooth, glowing skin that looks like the youthful radiance of a woman in her 20s. It's sparked a lot of interest in ageing backwards - but is it possible to do with skincare and professional treatments alone? We chat to Dr Michael Bassiri-Tehrani to find out the realities of these transformations and what you need to know if facial surgery appeals.Also in this episode: rediscovered products that are just as good as we remember, Bettina got a new fringe (!), and, as always, our MVPs of the week. Tune in, and links for products mentioned are here when you need them:Rediscovered beauty productsRevlon Illuminance™ Serum TintMavala SERUM FOUNDATIONEssie Gel Couture nail polish New fringe essentialsKitsch Eco-Friendly Creaseless Clips 4pc SetOz Essentials Two-Pack Hair Clips in Brown TYPEBEA 3-In-1Dry ShampooMira 100 Premium Titanium Radial Boar Brush - SmallKitsch hair towelMVPsDermal Therapy Anti-Ageing Hand BalmThe Ordinary Serum FoundationUltraviolette Extreme Screen SPF 50+ Hydrating Body & Hand SKINSCREEN™Dr MIchael Bassiri-TehraniFollow Dr Bassiri: @doctormbthttps://doctormbt.com/*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Thank you to our guest, Dr Michael Bassiri-TehraniFollow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

Happy Tuesday everyone! Another free pod today, featuring the one and only Stu “TGS” Kovacs. Talking Giannis, lost chances, WBC, Shohei, a cat intruder, Bruce Pearl's comments, MVPs, legacies, layoffs, dreams and more.For an ad-free version of this podcast, subscribe at BillReiter.Substack.com, or become a paying subscriber for added benefits and shows.

Send a textToday is for the real MVPs. Just when you thought things over here at Besties and the Books Podcast couldn't get any weirder… may we present to you our 100th episode filmed from our hotel room at Romantasycon Los Angeles 2026, slumber party style! We'll be bringing you a full recap video of RomantasyCon Bookcon in all of its glory, but before then, please enjoy this “after dark” gardening

When I say your competition isn’t that good, that most of your competition is average, what I mean is that a lot of them are not taking the time to learn the things that will allow them to do things better. David: Hi, and welcome back. In today’s episode, co host Jay McFarland and I say, your competition isn’t that good. Right, Jay? Jay: Yeah, absolutely. Do you even know who your competition is? Do you know what they offer? Do you know what people think of them compared to you? Maybe you don’t even know if your competition is that good. David: Exactly. And I hear, so many times, when I’m talking to salespeople, the idea that, there’s a lot of competition. Competition is very difficult. There’s a lot of online competition. There’s a lot of local competition. There’s a lot of price-cutting competition. There are all these different variations on competition. And that’s all true. But a lot of them really, honestly, just aren’t that good. And if you recognize right up front that most businesses are average, right? There’s an average in every business, in every industry, there’s an average. And some people are better than average. Some people are worse than average. There are a lot of average. So if you’re competing with the average or the less than average, then you should be able to do pretty well. If you’re a conscientious individual, if you’re reasonably good at what you do, if you study and practice your profession and you get reasonably good at it, you’ll be able to outperform a lot of them because to the extent that there are really exceptional competitors in your market, there are a lot less of those than there are the ones on the other side. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. I’ve always believed this, you know, you can get caught up in the muck. When I was in radio, I worked for a radio station that had a built in listenership because it was so ingrained in the community. And what that did is it made it so they didn’t have to work hard to get sales or to get numbers. Now you would think, oh man, that’s an amazing place to be. But what happened is, they started to get complacent, right? Everything was so easy, and then all of a sudden ratings started to shift and suddenly they realized, we don’t know how to sell. Because we’re so used to sitting at a desk and the phone is ringing. And we’re just taking orders. So you’re not a salesperson, you’re taking orders, right? And their competitors started to eat them alive because their competitors had to sell all the time, and they were very good at it. So sometimes you’re successful just in spite of yourself. And that may be what your competitors are in, what state they’re in. David: It really could be as simple as that and as difficult as that, in either situation. But, you know, the idea that the competition is excellent, or the competition is terrible, or the competition is average. In a sense, none of it really matters. Because this is life. This is the world that we’re in. These are the cards we’ve been dealt, right? So our competition is there. We’re there. The question is, how are we going to make sure that we are outperforming our competition in all the key areas of customer contact? I mean, if you were to boil it down and say, okay, let’s say my competition is very good. Let’s say you completely disagree with the premise of this podcast, that your competition isn’t that good, or that it’s average or whatever you say. “No, I’ve got a lot of competition.” Okay, then that’s your question. How do you outperform your competition in all key areas of customer contact? Some people may say, “well, I don’t know. What are the key areas of customer contact?” And if you’re asking yourself that kind of question, that indicates that there’s work to be done in your organization. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. And do you even know how the competition functions to be able to compare yourself? I mean, that’s got to be at least half the battle, right? David: Yeah, that’s part of the battle. Maybe it’s a third of the battle. Jay: Okay. David: I was gonna say a quarter, maybe it’s a quarter to a third of the battle. And the only reason I say that is I don’t think we should spend a ton of time overanalyzing our average competitors. I mean, if there’s a really, really good one, yeah, you can take a look at what they’re doing. But ultimately, sure, we all want to outperform our competitors. But what do we really want? We want to get to the point where we’re so good at what we do that it’s no longer about outperforming our competitors. Now it’s a matter of outperforming our past best, right? What’s the best we were able to do? When you’re leading in a market, when you really are the market leader, you’re doing things right, you’re doing things well and efficiently, you’re already better than a lot of your average competitors, then the goal you want to reach for is how can I do what we do better in our own organization? Right? How can we initiate contact better? How can we leave messages better? How can we send emails that are more compelling? What are the very specific things, all these points of customer contact that could potentially change for the better to get me better results? Jay: Yeah, I love this idea that your true competition really is yourself, right? It’s kind of like golf or, you know, another single person sport where you’re, really competing against yourself. And, if you can identify constantly ways to get better and you’re not falling into that complacency, then you’re probably going to do better than most of your competitors. David: Yeah, exactly. Something else that I read recently, was talking about the idea that a lot of us want to try to beat our best month ever, our best year ever. We’re always looking to top that top line, which makes a lot of sense. But I read this in a book by Nic Peterson. He said that, ideally, our goal should be to beat our bottom. In other words, sales are going to go up and down, right? That’s going to happen over a period of time. Sales are going to go up and down. We’re going to have peaks and valleys, and hopefully it works on an upward trajectory, and as you’re doing that, if you can make sure that the floor is constantly rising ,then eventually you get to the point where your floor is higher than other people’s ceiling. And if you think about the idea of being better than your competitors, that’s really what you want. Cause if you have a great month this month, an exceptional month, then it’s like, okay, now the new month starts. Now you’re at zero again. You got to start from scratch. Right? But if you know that your first goal for that month is to make sure that you’re above your previous floor. Then it seems a lot more doable. It’s like, okay, we might not have another peak month this month, but if we can stay above our floor, then we will continue to grow and grow. Jay: Yeah, I really like that. I’m somebody who tends to look at records, right? Like we just finished a record month and I’m like on a high, right? Things are great, but you’re exactly right. I mean, next month beating that every single month, month after month. Is that realistic? I think you’re pointing out, no, it’s probably not, and it could be counterproductive. David: Yeah, it’s probably not realistic that each month is going to be higher than the last, and there are not going to be any that are lower. But I think it’s also realistic to say, okay, can I beat our worst month? Or a recent worst month? It’s like if you look at a stock chart and you see how there are these different… Jay: let’s call them peaks and valleys, ups and downs. David: Yeah, peaks and valleys. So if it’s bottoming out at a certain point, you want to say, okay, I want to get in higher than that. It’s a terrible explanation, but you kind of get the drift. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. And again, we kind of always fall back to this, is what systems do you have to track these types of things? Do you understand the cause and effect? I mean, so often, yeah, you had a good sales month, or yeah, you increased the baseline, but do you know why you did that? Was it just the phone rang more? Or was it something tangible? Because if it’s not something tangible, how are you gonna repeat it? Was it more calls? Was it more advertising dollars? What was it that got you there? If you don’t know, then the business is driving you. You’re not driving the business. David: Exactly. And each of those things are some of these different areas of customer contact, right? Whether it’s the advertising, whether it’s the phone calls, whatever it is, when we’re looking at that, we’re saying, okay, where are these key points of contact and what can I do to make each of those better? Can I make the messaging better? Can I tweak the messaging? Can I reach a different or better group of people? All these different things. Can I reach them using different marketing vehicles? Can I reach them online? Can I reach them offline? Can I reach them on the phone, via text, via email? How can I reach them? And look at what you’re doing, look at what’s working well and what may be not working as well as it used to, and then say, okay, how could I tweak some of these things, the messaging, the combination of marketing vehicles we’re using, or the people we’re reaching, the MVPs, we’ve talked about that a lot in the past. Which of these can I adapt, can I fine tune, like tuning in an old fashioned radio where they used to have dials on them, right? That type of thing. So you’re able to dial it in clearly and make sure that you’re getting the right people, saying the right things, using the right combination of marketing vehicles. Jay: Yeah, we talked about this last time, avoiding assumptions, figuring out why you got that customer, right? Cause you may be thinking, “oh, I had a new ad campaign or new marketing and this is why they came in.” And maybe it was a contact you had made with them a year ago. Maybe it was a bad experience with one of the competitors. Maybe it was something that changed in their business cycle. I think that type of communication as to why they’re there, why you were able to close them, you need to have systems to track this and, be open and honest with your customers to find out. What was it that motivated them to come to you? David: Yeah, in our work with our clients, we talk a lot about intelligent repetition of contact, being in touch with people again and again and again, but without saying the same thing, without getting boring, without getting tedious, without driving them crazy, right? If we can do that, that’s intelligent repetition of contact, and it makes it far more likely that you will be in front of someone when they’re ready to make that buying decision. Jay: Yeah, I love that idea, but you’re still going to have competitors. So do you need to have some awareness of what they’re doing? Or do you kind of say, I’m going to focus on me and I’m just going to be the best I can and compete against myself? David: Well, I like that better. I like the idea of focusing on ourselves. What I’ve found though, is that in most markets, you don’t have to look too far to hear about what your competitors are doing. Because if you’re reaching out to a new prospect and you hear about one particular competitor again and again and again, that tells you who is actually pretty good in the market. If you hear those names again and again and again, if you hear different people, each time you talk to someone, then it’s like, okay, well that’s sort of the average, that’s the industry. But if you’re talking to a lot of people and they’re all saying the same thing and they’re all saying great things, that’s an indication that you have now found the leader in your market. So that’s what you need to target, then. Then you may look at, okay, well, what are they doing? How are they doing it? How is it better than what we’re doing? Or is it? Is it not better than what we’re doing? But they don’t know what we do, so they can’t compare. Jay: Yeah, and finding out, can I even compete with them in one particular area? Maybe that exposes a different lane for you where you can be competitive, right? So it’s not like you have to play chicken with everybody. That may not be the best solution. We’re in a very unique industry because our products and services are so defined that I only have probably three competitors nationwide. And so when I talk to people, oftentimes, our competitors will come up and sometimes it’s in a good light. Quite often, like you said, my competitors are average. They aren’t that good. It’s not hard at all for us to offer better customer service, better products, everything. I have found, that, a lot of people are like, oh, I hope they don’t go and research and talk to my competitors and get outbid. I’m like, go and talk to them. Go and have that experience because I know you’ll be back and I’m in a better position when you come back. So that’s made us more confident than less confident. David: Yeah. And when you have a small number like that, it is easier to know what each of them are doing. I remember in our promotional product business, back in the day, we had a situation where there was one competitor that wasn’t really known for answering their phones. You try to reach them and you couldn’t get through to them. And so, if a sales person of ours, or if I was in a conversation with somebody and they say, “Oh yeah, we use this company,” sometimes I’d say something like, “Oh, are you able to get them to answer their phone?” And very often they’d laugh. Because if you know this about a company, you can say something like that. Like, “Oh, well, they don’t usually answer, but I can usually get a call back.” “Oh, okay. Well, if you ever get tired of that, or if you ever get voicemail and you’d like to talk to a human, here’s my card, right? That’s just a small example, but you basically look for the things that you know to be true about a competitor. And I’m not saying you’re picking on them. I’m not saying you’re dissing them or anything, but you just point out a very obvious truth about them. And very often that will get their attention. Jay: Yeah, absolutely. Well, I love it. How do people find out more? David: Go to TopSecrets.com/call and watch the video on that page. See if it makes sense to have a conversation with myself or my team. When I say your competition isn’t that good, what I mean is that a lot of them are not taking the time to learn the things that will allow them to do things better. And if you’re in that camp, if you’d like to be able to do things better and differently than your competition, if you’d like to be seen as the leader in your market, then by all means, TopSecrets.com/call. Jay: All right. Fantastic, David. Always a pleasure. David: Thank you, Jay. Your Competition Isn’t That Good. Ready to Outperform them in All Key Areas of Customer Contact? 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We trade the live-show chaos for a clear reading list that actually changes how you work. Mindset, systems, agile reality, and the hard leap from doing the work to leading the people who do the work.• Seven Habits as a compass for priorities and people• Subtle Art for choosing problems worth caring about• Getting Things Done to clear the head and trust a system• Start With Why and Five Whys for sharp messaging and goals• Lean Startup, MVPs, and when agile works or fails• Hybrid delivery for legacy constraints and real risk• Phoenix Project lessons for visible, incremental flow• PM interview thinking: questions before solutions• Managing managers: shifting value from output to outcomes• Subverting expectations in marketing and product storiesSupport the show on our Patreon, join the Discord from the link in the show notes, and share the YouTube channel or leave a review. We would be so grateful if you could do any of these three thingsSupport the showClick/Tap HERE for everything Corporate StrategyElevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnoozeDon't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

COLD OPEN QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who do you think is the lone person with a 97 overall rating in 'WWE 2K26'? The show starts off with Kaz taking a victory lap after AJ Styles confirmed that he is retired from the ring (10:27). Then he and David discuss the MVPs of ESPN's coverage leading into the Elimination Chamber (17:56). They also discuss: Who is the best booker in wrestling today? (33:42) How they would push the young talent in WWE (49:09) Predictions for the men's Elimination Chamber (54:35) Predictions for the women's Elimination Chamber (1:11:48) The show ends with Finn Bálor joining before he faces off with CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship this Saturday. They discuss the subtle changes to his character recently (1:39:01), his relationship with cannabis (1:49:03), and what AJ Styles has meant to him throughout his career (1:52:46). Be sure to check out our videos on the Ringer Wrestling TikTok account @RingerWrestling, Instagram Threads, and X. Hosts: David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide Guest: Finn Bálor Producer: Bruce Baldwin Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Predicting The 2026 Red Sox RECORD, MVP AND MORE!! Could there be MASSIVE Changes To The Boston Red Sox??Listen to Red Seat Radio on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corbin201Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-seat-radio/id1742853634Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/iirbdHjtqlg?si=2ykRLapqznv2z684Check out The Red Seat Radio Merch Shop: https://redseatradio.myspreadshop.com/Become a Member of Red Seat Radio Today:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3qF_2cpQMGCpM5oDWaZQw/joinConnect With Red Seat Radio on Social:https://twitter.com/redseatradiohttps://www.instagram.com/redseatradio/#redsox #baseball #mlb #mlbb #redseatradio #sports #sportsnews About:Today we are breaking down the LATEST Red Sox news. We are taking a look at what kind of OFFENSE, DEFENSE AND PITCHING The 2026 Boston Red Sox could have. We take a look at Red Sox FREE AGENT Signings, Red Sox TRADES, and how it all FITS on the 2026 Red Sox. Will the Red Sox have a MASSIVE 2026? And what could be preventing them from The Red Sox being REALLY GOOD in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Tebow is back—and this time he's bringing full-on dad energy. Tim shares the surreal (and hilarious) realities of becoming a father to Daphne Raine, from driving home like a hyper-cautious grandpa to realizing how instantly responsibility rewires your whole brain. Along the way, Levi and Jennie soak up Tim's reflections on what fatherhood has already taught him about God's voice in chaos, and how love turns into action. Then the conversation turns tender and powerful as Tim opens up about his new book If the Tree Could Speak—a poetic, perspective-shifting retelling of the gospel through the life of the tree that became the cross. From Easter tenderness to the brutal honesty of Calvary, this episode is a reminder that the cross changes everything—and that our calling is to live like we actually believe it. Connect with us on social! Tim: @timtebow Levi: @levilusko Jennie: @jennielusko Fresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links] If the Tree Could Speak Book: https://bit.ly/4rqk0fE Look Again Book: https://bit.ly/4aYrDEh Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Time Stamps 0:00:18 – Ketones, cold plunges, and dad-life banter 0:01:23 – Bringing Daphne home: joy, fear, and responsibility 0:06:05 – “Splash radius” and worship in the delivery room 0:20:45 – If the Tree Could Speak: the cross through the tree's eyes 0:40:13 – Grief with hope: “he's not lost—he's found” 0:43:12 – “Look Again”: seeing people as infinitely valuable MVPs

Tim Tebow is back—and this time he's bringing full-on dad energy. Tim shares the surreal (and hilarious) realities of becoming a father to Daphne Raine, from driving home like a hyper-cautious grandpa to realizing how instantly responsibility rewires your whole brain. Along the way, Levi and Jennie soak up Tim's reflections on what fatherhood has already taught him about God's voice in chaos, and how love turns into action. Then the conversation turns tender and powerful as Tim opens up about his new book If the Tree Could Speak—a poetic, perspective-shifting retelling of the gospel through the life of the tree that became the cross. From Easter tenderness to the brutal honesty of Calvary, this episode is a reminder that the cross changes everything—and that our calling is to live like we actually believe it. Connect with us on social! Tim: @timtebow Levi: @levilusko Jennie: @jennielusko Fresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links] If the Tree Could Speak Book: https://bit.ly/4rqk0fE Look Again Book: https://bit.ly/4aYrDEh Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Time Stamps 0:00:18 – Ketones, cold plunges, and dad-life banter 0:01:23 – Bringing Daphne home: joy, fear, and responsibility 0:06:05 – “Splash radius” and worship in the delivery room 0:20:45 – If the Tree Could Speak: the cross through the tree's eyes 0:40:13 – Grief with hope: “he's not lost—he's found” 0:43:12 – “Look Again”: seeing people as infinitely valuable MVPs

This week on Talking Tigs:LSU sweeps baseball tournament in Jacksonville!Who are some of the early-season MVPs?Basketball wraps up seasonThanks for listening, Subscribe, Share, and Geaux Tigers!

Skin needling — does it work, how much does it hurt, and should you ever use an at-home roller?In this week's ep, we're joined by Samantha Appel, founder of The Skin Bar (the experts in microneedling), to break down microneedling from start to finish. We cover what happens during an appointment, expected downtime, how many sessions you need for real results, and whether it truly helps with acne scarring, pigmentation and fine lines. Plus, Sam sets the record straight on at-home rollers.We also chat No7's new Pro Artist range at Priceline, Bettina and Carli stepping outside their comfort zones with Merit's Signature Lip Blush, and our MVPs of the week — including a LED mask Carli's been loyal to since November and a glossy hair hero Bettina swears by.Links below!No7 Pro Artist Soft Glow Bronzer Merit Signature Lip Blush Current Body Skin LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2,Christophe Robin Colour Shield Cleansing MaskTYPEBEA R1 Pre-Wash Damage Repair MaskThank you to our guest Samantha Appel!Check out The Skin Bar HEREFollow The Skin Bar on Instagram HEREFollow Samantha Appel on Instagram HERE*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

FIRST HALF MVPS FOR THE BLUE JACKETS, Zach Werenski gets a Gold Medal, And so much more.

The soccer has finally been played! That means it is time to over analyze and who better to do it with then two of our favorites Matt Doyle (Tactics Free Zone) & Andrew Wiebe coming right out of LA. They talk about the biggest stories of the weekend from Bradley's Baby Bulls, to referee mishaps in Seattle, MVPs getting injured, and much more. They hit on every single game from the weekend so EVERYONE is included.4:52 Michael Bradley MLS Debut w/The Baby Bulls13:37 Worries In Orlando16:31 Niko Tsakiris Takes The Reign's In San Jose20:30 Timbers Army Tifo & Attacking Vibes In Portland/Columbus28:53 LAFC v Miami Extravaganza At The Coliseum38:40 Messi + Hallway & Stairwells Controversy45:38 Evander Injury And What It Means For Cincy51:50 Josh Sargent Latest Transfer News54:50 FC Dallas 2026 Potential56:58 DC United Victorious Champions58:43 Nashville Dominates The Revs1:00:17 Seattle Overcomes Rapids & Refs1:02:10 Sam Vines Cut In Colorado Changing Of The Guard1:03:48 Bright Start For STL1:05:25 Whitecaps Survive Over Real... Monarchs1:07:00 Austin & Minnesota Came To Play In 20261:08:45 Galaxy & NYCFC Underwhelm1:13:30 San Diego Handle MTL1:15:00 CCL Quick Preview

This week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Michael McCullough, Chairman of KMC Solutions, to unpack how a lemonade stand kid from Oregon built one of the largest flexible office and offshoring platforms in the Philippines, powering 800+ companies and 20,000 desks nationwide. From coding MVPs and battling 2.5 Mbps internet to betting big on Filipino talent, Michael reveals the grit, culture-building, and calculated risk-taking it took to turn labor arbitrage into a long-term empire.“There's developers that want to do it perfectly and they want a full week or three weeks to do it perfectly. And there's some that will understand that you're looking for a quick shortcut because there's no money in the project unless someone's about to sign and pay for the project. And having it done perfectly doesn't mean that we're going to have cash coming in so I can pay you. And they don't understand. The developers don't always understand the commercial aspect of what we're trying to solve for. And that money just doesn't appear out of thin air.” – Michael McCulloughConnect with Michael:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmccullough/Website: https://kmc.solutions/Links/Sponsors:OneCFO: https://www.onecfoph.co/PLDT Enterprise: https://pldtenterprise.com- MSME Fiberbiz - https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-ROId-nbsi-fiberbiz - 5G SIM Only - https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-ROId-nbsi-smart-postpaidHustleshare is powered by Podmachine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI Assisted Coding: How Spending 4x More on Code Quality Doubled Development Speed What happens when you combine nearly 30 years of engineering experience with AI-assisted coding? In this episode, Eduardo Ferro shares his experiments showing that AI doesn't replace good practices—it amplifies them. The result: doubled productivity while spending four times more on code quality. Vibe Coding vs Production-Grade AI Development "Vibe coding is flow-driven, curiosity-based way of building software with AI. It's less about meticulously reviewing each line of code, and more about letting the AI steer the process—perfect for quick experiments, side projects, MVPs, and prototypes."   Edu draws a clear distinction between vibe coding and production AI development. Vibe coding is exploration-focused, where you let AI drive while you learn and discover. Production AI coding is goal-focused, with careful planning, spec definition, and identification of edge cases before implementation. Both use small, safe steps and continuous conversation with the AI, but production code demands architectural thinking, security analysis, and sustainability practices. The key insight is that even vibe coding benefits from engineering discipline—as experiments grow, you need sustainable practices to maintain flexibility. How AI Doubled My Productivity "I was investing four times more in refactoring, cleanup, deleting code, introducing new tests, improving testability, and security analysis than in generating new features. And at the same time, globally, I think I more or less doubled my pace of work."   Edu's two-month experiment with production code revealed a counterintuitive finding: by spending 4x more time on code quality activities—refactoring, cleanup, test improvement, and security analysis—he actually doubled his overall delivery speed. The secret lies in fast feedback loops. With AI, you can implement a feature, run automated code review, analyze security, prioritize improvements, and iterate—all within an hour. What used to be a day's work happens in a single focused session, and the quality improvements compound over time. The Positive Spiral of Code Removal "We removed code, so we removed all the features that were not being used. And whenever I remove this code, the next step is to automatically try to see, okay, can I simplify the architecture."   One of the most powerful practices Edu discovered is using AI to accelerate code removal. By connecting product analytics to identify unused features, then using AI to quickly remove them, you trigger a positive spiral: removing code makes architecture changes easier, easier architecture changes enable faster feature development, which leads to more opportunities for simplification. This creates a self-reinforcing cycle that humans historically have been reluctant to pursue because removal was as expensive as creation. Preparing the System Before Introducing Change "What I want to generate is this new functionality—how should I change my system to make it super easy to introduce this one? It's not about making the change, it's about making the change easy."   Edu describes a practice that was previously too expensive: preparing the system before introducing changes. By analyzing architecture decision records, understanding the existing design, and adapting the codebase first, new features become trivial to implement. AI makes this preparation cheap enough to do routinely. The result is systems that evolve cleanly rather than accumulating technical debt with each new feature. AI as an Amplifier: The Double-Edged Sword "AI is an amplifier. People who already know how to develop software well will continue to develop it well and faster. People who did not know how to develop software well will probably get in trouble much faster than they would otherwise."   Edu's central metaphor is AI as an amplifier—it doesn't replace engineering judgment, it magnifies its presence or absence. Teams with strong practices will see accelerated improvement; teams without them will generate technical debt faster than ever. This has implications beyond individual productivity: the market will be saturated with solutions, making product discovery and distribution channels more important than implementation capability.   In this episode, we refer to Edu's blog post Fast Feedback, Fast Features: My AI Assisted Coding Experiment and Vibe Coding by Gene Kim.   About Eduardo Ferro Edu Ferro is Head of Engineering and Data Platform at ClarityAI, with nearly 30 years' experience. He helps teams deliver value through Lean, XP, and DevOps, blending technical depth with product thinking. Recently he explores AI-assisted product development, sharing insights and experiments on his site eferro.net.   You can connect with Edu Ferro on LinkedIn.

"Il n'y a qu'une seule chose qui m'intéresse dans ce que je fais, c'est l'utilité." Le D.E.V. de la semaine est Pierre Lemaire, Startup Builder chez Hexa. Cet épisode revient sur la montée du Vibe Coding, ces nouvelles pratiques où l'on crée des MVPs bluffants sans pour autant être un dev &lsquofull stack'. Pierre partage sa vision : valider des idées, apprendre sur le terrain, itérer vite&hellip tout en réaffirmant l'importance de l'expertise métier, même dans un monde boosté par l'IA. Il raconte comment la planification, les choix d'architecture et l'apprentissage restent des points clés du quotidien. Et si l'avenir n'était pas de coder moins, mais de coder bien et plus intelligemment ?Chapitrages00:00:53 : Introduction au Vibe Coding00:01:25 : Découverte de Pierre00:02:36 : Le Vibe Coding expliqué00:05:54 : Débats sur la qualité du code00:07:38 : Utilité vs pérennité00:09:42 : L'avenir des développeurs00:15:06 : Les perceptions du Vibe Coding00:19:52 : L'impact des outils sur la collaboration00:21:49 : Changement de paradigme du développement00:26:06 : Évolution des compétences des développeurs00:28:12 : Recrutement et compétences techniques00:32:38 : Les défis de l'apprentissage en entreprise00:35:48 : Perspectives sur l'avenir du développement00:37:42 : La qualité du code à l'ère de l'IA00:40:17 : Réflexions sur l'intelligence artificielle00:42:46 : Conseils pratiques pour Cloud Code00:46:02 : Stratégies pour un bon usage de Cloud Code00:48:50 : L'importance des standards dans le développement00:51:20 : Recommandations de contenu00:53:13 : Conclusion et réflexions finales Liens évoqués pendant l'émission High AgencySamuel 🎙️ Soutenez le podcast If This Then Dev ! 🎙️ Chaque contribution aide à maintenir et améliorer nos épisodes. Cliquez ici pour nous soutenir sur Tipeee 🙏Archives | Site | Boutique | TikTok | Discord | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Youtube | Twitch | Job Board |Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Who are the real MVPs sending business your way? Your referral MVPs are what I like to call your low hanging fruit, so don't ignore them! Stop spending energy chasing cold leads when you've got trusted advocates already in your corner. I'll show you how to identify these referral champions and why they're your secret weapon for sustainable business growth. Resources and links mentioned in this episode can be found on the show notes page at http://www.staceybrownrandall.com/401 

0:00 Intro 1:01 NBA All-Star Saturday Night Recap 1:08 Damian Lillard took home his 3rd  3-Point Contest Title 4:26 The Knicks won the Shooting Stars Competition 5:22 Keshad Johnson was crowned this year's Dunk Champion 6:18 Sunday's NBA All-Star Game Recap! 7:57 Wemby set the competitive tone 11:38 Ross was bummed Giannis couldn't play hard alongside Wemby for Team World 13:55 Our “At the Half” MVP 14:21 Bruce gives his vote to Victor Wembanyama 16:56 World B gives his MVP nod to Nikola Jokic 18:27 Ross would give his MVP vote to SGA 19:54 Who has a better chance of making the NBA Finals: DET or OKC? 23:09 Don't sleep on the new look Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2nd half of the season 28:06 If and when might Jayson Tatum make his season debut for the Boston Celtics? 37:38 One bold prediction the rest of the season 37:55 World B predicts Cade Cunningham win this year's MVP award 39:40 Bruce predicts the Sacramento Kings will fire Doug Christie within the next 2 weeks 40:29 Ross predicts the Milwaukee Bucks will make the Eastern Conference Play-In 41:40 Final Thoughts 41:52 Bruce on the Lakers deciding to honor Pat Riley while the Celtics are in town 43:22 World B on his New York Knicks upcoming game against the Detroit Pistons 45:34 Ross's Best Bets for the final stretch of the season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thanks to the internet and social media, it seems like we have a new beauty trend happening every minute, but what are some of the biggest trends we can expect to see in 2026? From clinical-grade ingredients targeting skin regeneration and longevity to glass hair, blurred lips and effortless, playful makeup, we break down what trend reports and industry experts are predicting for the year ahead.Plus: the article that may have you rethinking your skincare routine, some product trial updates, and our MVPs of the week. Links below!ReadJessica Defino for the Guardian: I'm Over Useless Skincare. But How Can I Take Care Of My FaceCarli's product updatesGarnier cleansing BalmL'Oréal Paris Age Defying Le Duo SerumL'Occitane Immortelle Precious Cleansing OilMVPsMilani Highly Rated Anti-Gravity Mascara⁠The Beauty Chef BODY ELECTRIC⁠2026 Beauty trendsSynergie Skin AlgiZomeCurrent Body LED Red Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2Omnilux Contour FaceAiryday Bright On LED Face MaskDr Naomi LED It GlowDr Dennis Gross DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare ProForeo FAQ™ 202VT Cosmetics Reedle ShotLaneige Glaze Craze Tinted Lip SerumThe Ordinary Lip SerumInika Organic Tinted Lip SerumOlaplex No.6 Bond Smoother Hairification H24 Complex Leave-In Hair Repair Mask muk Treat plus+ Bond Restoring MaskL'Oreal Paris Elvive Glycolic Gloss Leave-In Hair SerumColorWOW Pop & Lock High Gloss SerumAmika Flash Instant Shine MaskColorWOW Dream Coat Supernatural SprayL'Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron Plump Wonder Water Alpha-H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body TreatmentPaula's Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body TreatmentNécessaire The Body RetinolFrank Body Retinol Body LotionAspect Pigment Punch BodyThe Ordinary Niacinamide 5% Face and Body EmulsionFrank Body Brightening Body Lotion TYPEBEA G1 Overnight Boosting PeptideBouf Flouf Factor Growth Tonic Trudermal Halo LED Hair Growth SystemCurrent Body LED Hair Growth HelmetForeo FAQ302Foreo LUNA™ 4 hair Colorgram Nude Blur TintAmuse Powder Velvet TintMerit Signature Lip Blush*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

The Jim Rome Show HR 1 - 2/16/26 There were multiple MVPs from All-Star Weekend, with the NBA stars putting in a little more effort than we're used to. Then, Texas Tech forward JT Toppin joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if failure isn't something to avoid, but a skill to master? This episode breaks down why startups can't be built on certainty—new markets, new products, and new teams mean you're guaranteed to be wrong a lot. The goal isn't to “be right,” it's rapid error correction: make decisions, ship anyway, learn fast, and recover even faster. The conversation covers how avoiding failure leads to paralysis (“steering a parked car”), why indecision compounds in startups, and how to reduce risk by keeping failures small, reversible, and frequent (kill switches, stop rules, and capped losses). They share early personal stories—school fights and a childhood cattle business collapse—to show how overcoming real consequences builds confidence and resilience. Practical examples include choosing an ICP quickly, improving poor conversion rates through iteration, using vesting/cliffs when picking co-founders, and why even top VCs still miss constantly. The key takeaway: the most dangerous competitor is the one who isn't afraid to get hit, recover, and keep coming back—because that's as close to “invincible” as a founder can get.02:01 Failure Isn't the Enemy: Stop Optimizing for Being Right02:59 The Founder Reality: Uncertainty, Rapid Error Correction & the Boxing Analogy03:44 Safety vs Startups: Why Most People Avoid the Risk05:24 ‘Steering a Parked Car': Indecision Kills Startups07:54 Make the Call, Learn Fast: Small Failures, Big Truths09:02 We're Conditioned to Fear Failure (School, Work, Relationships)11:59 Will's Origin Story: Jason Barker and Learning to Beat the Monster14:48 Choosing to Fail on Purpose: Turning Fear into a Superpower17:06 Ryan's First Big Failure: The Farm/Cattle Business Lesson Begins17:45 Cash-Strapped Expansion: Inventory Leverage & a Brutal Winter18:09 When the Side Hustle Needs a Side Hustle (and the Cost of Neglect)18:35 Failing Hard at 12: Losing Animals and Learning to Plan19:51 Founders Don't Win by Being Right—They Win by Taking Hits21:36 Shipping While Wrong: Marketing Experiments, MVPs, and Momentum22:51 Hiring, Co-Founders & Investors: Why Nobody Can Pick Perfectly24:00 The Real Skill: Recovering From Failure (Resilience as a Reflex)30:26 Small Blast Radius, High Frequency: Reversible Bets & Kill Switches31:13 Failure Is Portable: Building a House, Living ‘Why Not,' No RegretsResources:Startup Therapy Podcasthttps://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapyWebsitehttps://www.startups.com/beginLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/Join our Network of Top FoundersWil Schroterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/Ryan Rutanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/What to listen for:

Anne Cocquyt is a Silicon Valley operator, educator, and bestselling startup author who helps founders turn ideas into real businesses—fast. She's the Founder & CEO of The Guild and The Guild Studio, an award-winning instructor at UC Berkeley, and a trusted advisor to accelerators around the world. In this episode, Anne breaks down how “vibe coding” and AI-powered tools are radically changing entrepreneurship—making it possible for anyone (even non-technical founders) to build MVPs, validate ideas, and reach market in days instead of months. On this episode we talk about: What “vibe coding” is and how non-technical founders can build MVPs in minutes Why traditional startup development (and million-dollar dev budgets) are becoming obsolete How AI is shrinking feedback loops and accelerating product-market fit The skills founders actually need in an AI-first world Practical ways to test ideas, validate demand, and market early-stage products Top 3 Takeaways You no longer need a big dev team or massive funding to launch—AI tools let founders build and iterate MVPs in days, not years. The real differentiator isn't code anymore—it's critical thinking, understanding users, and building something people actually want. Entrepreneurs who succeed will be “umbrella-skilled generalists,” able to build, test, market, and adapt quickly as technology evolves. Notable Quotes “Code is no longer a moat—the little dragon is the vibe coder.” “It's not a question anymore if you can build it. It's a question if you should build it.” “Unless you can wear multiple hats, it's going to be very hard to defend just one skill.” Connect with Anne Cocquyt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annecocquyt Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/annecocquyt Other: Website: https://annecocquyt.com The Guild Studio: Letsguild.com/studio  Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picking 1 word to describe NBA MVP seasons! #nba Check out the TD3 merch: https://the-deep-3-shop.fourthwall.com/ Listen on Spotify!: https://open.spotify.com/show/3elbbqVumwqz8wlIdknsLW Listen on Apple Podcasts!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-3-podcast/id1657940794 Follow us on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedeepthree Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/thedeep3podcast/ Isaac's twitter: https://twitter.com/byisaacg Mo's twitter: https://twitter.com/Mojo99_ Donnavan's twitter: https://twitter.com/Dsmoot3D Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every prediction Craig made about the Super Bowl came true, what a glorious day! Memo to Patriots fans - you need to find a new QB!! Craig ranks his Top 5 MVPs from the big game, and the similarities between LeBron and the Patriots. And what was Craigs take on Bad Bunny and the Halftime Show?? All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 9th Annual Armchair Fantasy Super Bowl Show is here!

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Sean Payton and the Broncos offense. The guys share why they believe Davis Webb will calling plays in the upcoming season and point out that Greg Penner could be frustrated with Payton's offense. Dante questions if Penner has the right to be angry with Payton after Payton came in and saved the Broncos franchise. Today's "Three Count" features a debate on if Gabe Landeskog should be playing in the Olympics for Sweden after missing the past month of the season for the Avalanche with a rib injury, Peyton Watson suffering a grade 2 hamstring injury and will be re-evaluated in a month, and Matthew Stafford taking home to NFL MVP award this season. In honor of the NFL Awards being given out last night, we hand out our Broncos Awards for the season. Who were the offensive and defensive MVPs, rookie of the year, and more? 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Sean Payton and the Broncos offense. The guys share why they believe Davis Webb will calling plays in the upcoming season and point out that Greg Penner could be frustrated with Payton's offense. Why have we not seen Sean Payton out at the Super Bowl this week? Will Greg Penner step in and ask Sean Payton to give up play calling? In honor of the NFL Awards being given out last night, we hand out our Broncos Awards for the season. Who were the offensive and defensive MVPs, best moment of the year, and more? We wrap up the show with the guys previewing the Patriots and Seahawks Super Bowl and making their picks for the game. 

Get ready to optimize your Instagram with this solo episode from Bree Noble, where she breaks down the power of the Instagram 9 grid for musicians and creatives. Find out how to make your first impression count and turn profile visitors into true fans.Why your "most valuable posts" (MVPs) matter on social mediaHow to curate an intentional 9 grid that instantly tells your storyThe three-row framework: Hook, Credibility, and Connection/InvitationCommon mistakes musicians make and how to avoid themSimple steps to set up your own 9 grid and make it work for you, even when you're not actively postingReady to level up your Instagram profile? Tune in and create a grid that captures who you are and what you offer!

Welcome to another action-packed episode of the High Low Sports podcast! This week, Kelcey and DJ dive into a wild week of sports, starting with blockbuster NBA trade deadline moves—including their unfiltered takes on the James Harden-Darius Garland swap, Anthony Davis' surprise journey to D.C., and an eight-player Jazz-Grizzlies shakeup. Then, it's all eyes on the Super Bowl! The guys break down the big game position-by-position, debate whether the Seahawks or Patriots have the edge, and make their official picks (MVPs included!). Plus, they wrap up with a spicy discussion about the Hall of Fame snubs and what needs to change. Tune in for hot takes, bold predictions, and the perfect primer for your sports week. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us everywhere @HighLowSports! #SuperBowl #NBATrades #HighLowSports #SportsPodcast #NFL #NBA #HallOfFame #SuperBowlLVIII

Boston Red Sox's legendary 2018 World Series run revealed—was this truly one of the greatest teams in baseball history? Matt Barnes shares exclusive insights into the team's unmatched confidence, a roster stacked with Cy Young winners, MVPs, and the league's best closer. Every game felt winnable, and their selfless, “play for one another” mindset powered them past three 100-win teams with ease.Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian and Barnes tackle the mental grind of life as a big league pitcher, unpacking the keys to surviving slumps and handling postseason pressure. What separates a lasting MLB career from a brief appearance? Barnes gets candid on performance vs. process, advice for young Red Sox stars, and why every pitch is an audition for all 30 teams. Don't miss this inside look at Boston's iconic championship culture—and the secrets to sustained success in the majors.

The episode kicks off with a full Super Bowl preview of Seahawks vs Patriots, breaking down strengths, weaknesses, and expectations for the biggest game of the year. Jay and Mark make the case for Seattle, expressing confidence in Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' roster advantage, while Cody predicts a tighter game than most expect. The group debates whether Drake May can rise to the moment and what game script could keep New England competitive.From there, the show turns into pure fun with a Jeopardy style NFL trivia showdown. Mark hosts as Jay and LeBron battle through categories like General Gridiron, Super Bowl history, franchise facts, mascots, MVPs, and record holders. Leads change, points are lost, and bragging rights are firmly on the line. The trivia expands into pop culture with questions about movies, music, and iconic sports moments, keeping things competitive and unpredictable.The crew also dives into Super Bowl history deep cuts, including teams playing in their home stadium, surprising franchise stats, and the reveal that the Seattle Seahawks have never held the number one overall draft pick. A discussion of the 2015 Seahawks leads to memories of Doug Baldwin's breakout season, Russell Wilson's height debate, and comparisons to modern quarterbacks like Kyler Murray and Bryce Young.The episode wraps with NBA trade deadline analysis, headlined by the Mavericks trading Anthony Davis to the Wizards. The guys break down the financial flexibility it creates, how it opens the door to building around Cooper Flagg, and react to other major moves including James Harden landing in Cleveland. Speculation around Giannis' future and a bizarre Paul George suspension bring the show to a fun close.From Super Bowl breakdowns to trivia battles and NBA roster shakeups, this episode blends sharp analysis, competition, and laughs in one packed show.

Most baseball families believe the path to success is more reps, more pressure, more seriousness — but former World Series champion and MLB manager Kurt Suzuki sees it differently. In this special episode of The Most Valuable Agent, MLB agent Matt Hannaford sits down with Kurt Suzuki and his 12-year-old son Kai for an honest, refreshing conversation about youth baseball, parenting, pressure, and what actually builds confident, resilient players. This isn't a highlight-reel interview — it's a real look inside how a big leaguer thinks about development before the stats, rankings, and expectations take over. Kurt opens up about the mistakes he made as a player, the lessons he wishes he learned earlier, and why his number-one rule as a dad and coach is never telling a kid to "do more" after a bad game. Together, they talk through the emotional side of baseball: handling failure, separating identity from performance, why fun matters more than trophies at 12 years old, and how parents can support growth without accidentally creating burnout. Kai shares what it's actually like growing up around the big leagues — from clubhouse prank stories to what helps him stay loose when games get tense. If you're a parent, coach, or player navigating travel ball, pressure-filled weekends, and the constant feeling that your kid should be doing more — this episode brings clarity, perspective, and a much-needed exhale. Subscribe for weekly insight on player development, mindset, recruiting, and the business of baseball — with conversations families rarely get to hear this honestly. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why "having fun" isn't soft — it's a competitive advantage • How Kurt separates being a dad from being a coach • The one phrase Kurt refuses to say after bad games • Why practice should be intense — but games should be free • How kids absorb pressure even when adults think they're hiding it • Why winning at 12 doesn't matter as much as learning how to win • How to teach confidence without tying identity to performance • What youth players actually need after failure • How clubhouse culture translates directly to youth baseball teams • Why burnout often starts with good intentions from parents ABOUT KURT SUZUKI Kurt Suzuki is a former MLB catcher, World Series champion, and current Major League manager. Over a 16-year big league career, he became known as a leader, game-caller, and teammate-first professional. Today, Kurt brings those same principles to coaching, player development, and parenting — emphasizing preparation, mindset, and respect for the game. ABOUT MATT HANNAFORD Matt Hannaford is a 25-year MLB agent and founder of Aligned Sports. He has represented MVPs, All-Stars, and World Series champions, and now shares weekly insight on youth development, recruiting, mindset, and the business of baseball through The Most Valuable Agent podcast. CONNECT WITH MATT HANNAFORD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfhannaford/ Website: https://www.aligndsports.com/YouTube (subscribe for weekly insight): https://www.youtube.com/@mostvaluableagent #YouthBaseball #TravelBaseball #BaseballParents #PlayerDevelopment #MentalGame #BaseballMindset #MostValuableAgent #ParentCoaching #BaseballCulture      

Today is a milestone.  It is episode 300, and marks 100 episodes since Hemma joined Lisa as a co-host and Ellen and Sarah made us what we call “Team GWIC.”  To recognize this, we go together to recognize some of the individuals and values that define our profession. We highlight some of the amazing people who have supported us and the profession, including culture carriers, change agents, mentors, Great Gentlemen in Compliance, and collaborators and supporters. We also wanted to recognize some true MVPs – those who have stood up at personal and professional risk to strengthen integrity, support whistleblowers, and push the profession forward. It also shines a light on the often-unspoken challenges of ethical decision-making and the consequences that may come from speaking out, including well-being and professional isolation.  Their work and stories reaffirm the reasons we do what we do and why we are committed to the mission. We should have an award for the entire GWIC community for your support and for sticking with us.  We are excited for what comes next, including new branding, materials, and exciting content.

Everybody loves Super Bowl prop bets — from the anthem to player over/unders, touchdown scorers, MVPs, and the most random moments. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens is joined by Dakota Happas from FantasySpin.com to break down some of their favorites and maybe help you make a few bucks on "The Big Game." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Bowl 42 officially turns 18, and that means the Helmet Catch is now an adult. With Giants fans already feeling old, the crew takes a nostalgic turn on Cinco de Luncho by ranking the five MVPs of the historic upset over the Patriots who were just as vital as Eli Manning. From clutch catches and relentless pass rush to an unforgettable halftime moment that steadied an entire fan base, they break down the plays, performances, and forgotten heroes that made one of the greatest Super Bowls ever. A pure Giants throwback that still feels as good as it did in 2008.

Become more profitable in just 5 minutes per week with the Profitable Musician Newsletter. Sign up at http://profitablemusician.com/join Get ready to optimize your Instagram with this solo episode from Bree Noble, where she breaks down the power of the Instagram 9 grid for musicians and creatives. Find out how to make your first impression count and turn profile visitors into true fans.Why your "most valuable posts" (MVPs) matter on social mediaHow to curate an intentional 9 grid that instantly tells your storyThe three-row framework: Hook, Credibility, and Connection/InvitationCommon mistakes musicians make and how to avoid themSimple steps to set up your own 9 grid and make it work for you, even when you're not actively postingReady to level up your Instagram profile? Tune in and create a grid that captures who you are and what you offer!

Dr. Michael Gervais has experienced firsthand how human psychology can break down under pressure. As a teenage competitive surfer, the fear of judgment sabotaged his performance, revealing how mental barriers, not physical skills, silently limit confidence and potential. That early insight led him to study psychology and spend over 25 years helping elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performers train their minds. In this episode, Dr. Michael shares proven mental skills to overcome fear of other people's opinions, build confidence from within, and unlock peak performance. In this episode, Hala and Dr. Michael will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:25) How Mindset Shapes Human Potential (06:48) Why Elite Performance Is Mentally Driven (10:39) How High Performers Train Differently (17:08) Handling Fear in High-Stakes Moments (19:32) Breathing Techniques for Mental Strength (23:25) The Importance of Imagery for Peak Performance (31:38) The Psychology of FOPO and How to Combat It (43:11) Performance-Based vs. Purpose-Based Identity Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, bestselling author, and host of the Finding Mastery podcast. He has worked with world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport, and Fortune 100 CEOs to optimize mindset and performance. Michael is widely known for his work on mastery of self, emotional regulation, and thriving under pressure. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/hala Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes at northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to Framer.com/profiting and get 30% off their Framer Pro annual plan. Intuit QuickBooks - Start the new year strong and take control of your cash flow at QuickBooks.com/money  Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting   Working Genius - Take the Working Genius assessment and discover your natural gifts and thrive at work. Go to workinggenius.com and get 20% off with code PROFITING Resources Mentioned: Michael's Podcast, Finding Mastery: bit.ly/F-Mastery  Michael's Book, The First Rule of Mastery: bit.ly/TFROM  Michael's Instagram: instagram.com/michaelgervais  YAP E with Dr. Michael Gervais:  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Habits, Positivity, Human Nature, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini 

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In the Notorious Mass Effect segment, Analytic Dreamz delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC), the world's largest esports event returning to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23—a massive 7-week festival with a record-breaking $75 million prize pool. Over 2,000 players from 200+ clubs across 100+ countries compete in 25 tournaments spanning 24 games, including Dota 2 ($5M), Fortnite Reload ($10M), PUBG Mobile ($3M), Apex Legends ($2M), Counter-Strike 2 ($2M), and newcomers like Trackmania ($500K) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 ($1M). Champions crowned every weekend. The flagship Club Championship awards $30M to top 24 clubs (up from $27M in 2025), with $7M to the ultimate cross-game winner—last year's race went to the final week. Individual game prizes exceed $39M, plus MVPs, Jafonso Awards, and qualifiers. Week 1 kicks off with Dota 2, Apex, Fatal Fury; finals feature CS2, Trackmania. Tickets on sale since Jan 22—weekly passes, premium access available. Analytic Dreamz analyzes strategic shifts, new games (Fortnite returns, Starcraft 2 out), qualification paths, and why EWC cements Riyadh as esports capital. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How do you master the psychology of performing under pressure without falling apart? For over 25 years, Dr. Michael Gervais has worked with elite athletes and high performers who look unstoppable on paper, yet crack when the stakes are highest. Through decades of research and coaching, he's uncovered what separates those who rise in high-pressure moments from those who spiral. In this episode, Michael breaks down the mental skills top performers use to stay calm, focused, and creative under pressure, and how entrepreneurs can apply the same frameworks to protect their mental health and perform at their best. In this episode, Hala and Dr. Michael will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:13) Mastery of Self in an AI World (06:47) Why Entrepreneurs Need Mental Training (10:25) Practical Ways to Train Your Mind Daily (18:20) Mastering Breath Work and Mental Imagery (27:40) The Psychology of High-Pressure Performance (38:11) Goal Setting Without Fear of Opinions (47:35) Managing Emotions in Leadership (54:56) Building Psychological Safety Within a Team (1:00:10) How to Truly Understand Your Team Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, bestselling author, and host of the Finding Mastery podcast. He has worked with world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport, and Fortune 100 CEOs to optimize mindset and performance. Dr. Michael is widely known for his work on mastery of self, emotional regulation, and thriving under pressure. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your brand and get your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes at northwestregisteredagent.com/paidyap Framer - Publish beautiful and production-ready websites. Go to Framer.com/profiting and get 30% off their Framer Pro annual plan. Intuit QuickBooks - Start the new year strong and take control of your cash flow at QuickBooks.com/money  Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting   Working Genius - Take the Working Genius assessment and discover your natural gifts and thrive at work. Go to workinggenius.com and get 20% off with code PROFITING Resources Mentioned: Michael's Podcast, Finding Mastery: bit.ly/F-Mastery  Michael's Book, The First Rule of Mastery: bit.ly/TFROM  Michael's Website: findingmastery.com Michael's Instagram: instagram.com/michaelgervais  Michael's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais  YAP E287 with Dr. Michael Gervais: youngandprofiting.co/TRBYMAPE287  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

First Take begins with a wild finish at the CFP championship game! Indiana took home a third straight title for the Big Ten. Has the college football landscape officially shifted away from a dominant SEC, to an up-and-coming Big Ten? (0:00) Next, the last two MVPs are now coachless. Which job should free agent coaches value more: Buffalo or Baltimore? (22:50) Then, we grade the other head coaching acquisitions including Robert Saleh to the Titans and Jeff Hafley to the Dolphins. (41:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices