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We are back, at long last, after a lengthy break, with a new Domain Query podcast. Once again, we are answering a question from LRFotS Randale6, who draws an intriguing parallel between the current, parlous, state of the FUSA, and the old Byzantine Empire. Our friend argues that, like the Byzantines, the descendants of the Americans may find themselves one day surrounded by foreigners, speaking the languages of those foreigners, treating the English language (and the inheritance given to them by their English and European ancestors) as barbarous relics: As the west declines and dies I am struck by an eerie parallel between the USA and Byzantium. If I remember correctly it was the Byzantine Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos who said words to the effect of "Latin is the language of barbarians". America I think is heading for the same fate, like the Eastern Romans we are increasingly finding ourselves surrounded by another group (for them it was the native Greeks). This group being primarily Latin American, typical on the mestizo side of the racial scale. Eventually I suspect the outcome will be the same, as the Eastern Romans became the Byzantines (Latin overtaken by Greek) we will become the Neo-Byzantines. We may "live on" as a polity, but we will not be the same. I am personally not sure what to make of this, it certainly seems preferable to collapse but... Will our descendants eventually mutter the words (in Spanish), "English is a foreigner's tongue"? Will this transfigured nation continue descending into decadence or will it give rise to renewal (with a distinctly Latin tinge)? As the USA before this change was the second coming of Northern Europe will this future USA be the New Southern Europe? Will we inherit the same toxic politics and power struggles from the former USA (much as Byzantium inherited the Roman Empire's political intrigues)? Your thoughts on this Didact? I went through this at some length, first by looking at the history behind the (supposed) statement of Michael VIII Palaiologos. (I'm not saying he didn't say it, I just cannot confirm it, as I am not historian enough to do so.) Then, I looked at the way the FUSA is likely to devolve and split apart, and I argued that Amerikhastan will break up into multiple nations – at least one of which will be a majority-White, majority-Christian, English-speaking country, in which aberrations and psychoses like Mohammedanism and the LGBTQWTFISTHISSHIT degeneracy, will be outlawed on pain of death. This is not merely something spawned out of my fevered brain. My own reading into and around the coming breakup of the FUSA, have led me to think that the future of the FUSA will NOT be quite as dire as what our friend predicts. It will likely be much more like what we saw in South Africa under apartheid – which is NOT a justification of that system – or Rhodesia, in which White Christians find a way to build and maintain a beacon of civilisation, in the midst of savagery and darkness around them, by rediscovering their core and roots. Note that I recorded this yesterday, before I saw how badly the riots in Clownipornia had spun out of control, and before I learned about the activation of the National Guard and the US Marines to go stomp on the rioters. Subsequent events lend, in my view, a certain authenticity and validity to the things I have described in this podcast. Reading List Victoria: A Novel of 4th Generation War by William S. Lind The Coming Civil War by Tom Kawczynski Support the War College If you like what I do, and you would like to express your appreciation, please feel free to do so here via my Buy Me a Coffee page. All funds go to upkeep of the site and podcast (well, whatever is left over after buying good Scotch, obviously…) Protect Yourself From Big Tech I make some pretty incendiary statements in this podcast, and in most of my podcasts. I can only do so because I take steps to protect myself from the Big Tech companies, and preserve my identity. You need to do the same – this is no longer optional, because if you don't, the gatekeepers WILL come for your head. If you don't know where to start, then I've got you covered right here with this post. Here are the specific steps that you can take: Make sure that your web traffic is safe and protected from prying eyes using a VPN – click here to get a massive 80% OFF on a 24-month subscription with Surfshark; Be sure also to check out Incogni, the new data and privacy management tool offered by Surfshark, which simply works behind the scenes to ensure that no malign actors can take advantage of your data ever again; Another solid VPN option for you is Atlas VPN, brought to you by the same company that creates NordVPN; The best SSD drive that you can get right now, with blazing fast speeds and near-native storage capabilities, is probably the SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD with NVMe technology – I bought this myself to keep a moving backup of all of my files, it's the size of a credit card, and it's absolutely superb; Build Your Platform Get yourself a proper domain for your site or business with Namecheap; Put your site onto a shared hosting service using A2Hosting for the fastest, most secure, and stable hosting platform around – along with unlimited email accounts of unlimited size; Create beautiful websites with amazing, feature-rich content using Divi from Elegant Themes; Stand for Western Civilisation Buy yourself a proper Bible; Get your Castalia Library books here; Buy yourself a proper knife for personal defence;

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LRFotS JohnC911 had an interesting open-ended question about Scripture, starting with Genesis 3, particularly focused on the nature and role of the serpent that tempted Eve: Hey Didactic, I have a question for you? Since you believe in Jesus Christ is the Son of God What are your thoughts on Genesis 3? Even if you don't believe it, the enemies do believe this story though they think eating the fruit was the right thing. The fruit of Knowledge of Good and Evil they say free the Human mind. Though as Christian I could not disagree with them more. Such knowledge is not needed when you are present of God and given enteral life. Also it has corrupt us. Interesting The very 1st question asked in the Bible, is asked by the serpent. Questioning and lying about God words Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? – Genesis 3:1 KJV The second part of what the Serpent said next is an another 2 lies. Gensis 3:4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. KJV It is a good set of questions that deserves some serious unpacking, particularly with respect to the implications of Genesis 3 for literally the entire history of Creation. So I tackle it as such, in a new episode of Domain Query, that tackles multiple subjects related to what the Scripture says - both at the surface level, and at a much deeper and more profound one. Support the War College If you like what I do, and you would like to express your appreciation, please feel free to do so here via my Buy Me a Coffee page. All funds go to upkeep of the site and podcast (well, whatever is left over after buying good Scotch, obviously…) Protect Yourself From Big Tech I make some pretty incendiary statements in this podcast, and in most of my podcasts. I can only do so because I take steps to protect myself from the Big Tech companies, and preserve my identity. You need to do the same – this is no longer optional, because if you don't, the gatekeepers WILL come for your head. If you don't know where to start, then I've got you covered right here with this post. Here are the specific steps that you can take: Make sure that your web traffic is safe and protected from prying eyes using a VPN – click here to get a massive 80% OFF on a 24-month subscription with Surfshark; Be sure also to check out Incogni, the new data and privacy management tool offered by Surfshark, which simply works behind the scenes to ensure that no malign actors can take advantage of your data ever again; Another solid VPN option for you is Atlas VPN, brought to you by the same company that creates NordVPN; The best SSD drive that you can get right now, with blazing fast speeds and near-native storage capabilities, is probably the SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD with NVMe technology – I bought this myself to keep a moving backup of all of my files, it's the size of a credit card, and it's absolutely superb; Build Your Platform Get yourself a proper domain for your site or business with Namecheap; Put your site onto a shared hosting service using A2Hosting for the fastest, most secure, and stable hosting platform around – along with unlimited email accounts of unlimited size; Create beautiful websites with amazing, feature-rich content using Divi from Elegant Themes; Stand for Western Civilisation Buy yourself a proper Bible; Get your Castalia Library books here; Buy yourself a proper knife for personal defence;

Today's query comes from LRFotS Randale6, who has a rather interesting and very germane set of questions about the reasons why lower-ranked men in the SSH choose high-probability poor-quality outcomes, over lower-probability (thus riskier) but higher-quality potential outcomes. Here is the question set: Two questions. First is why do gammas/deltas pedestalize one woman to the exclusion of all others? As noted in this post on Vox's Sigma Game substack the erstwhile gamma had done quite well for himself. Yet he still fixated on one woman, ignoring what his position would have allowed him to achieve elsewhere (accounting businesses can be rendered remote in 3, 2, 1... presto) in the world. Second and closely related to the first is... why don't we see more gammas and deltas just hightailing it into their own solo/small scale enterprises? If the hierarchy is just going to shit all over you why bother with it when you can go your own path as many accountants and mechanics do? The answer has to do with the risk and reward appetites of the various ranks. It should come as absolutely no surprise that the further up the hierarchy you go, the higher your appetite for risk is. As such, lower-ranked males, like Deltas and especially Gammas, are unable to stomach risks, for psychological reasons, and routinely and observably fail to take calculated risks that would actually be highly beneficial for them. I outline my reasoning and my answers in today's (perhaps mercifully shorter) podcast. For reference, here is Our Beloved and Dreaded Supreme Dark Lord (PBUH) Voxemort the Most Malevolent and Terrible, explaining the SSH. Support the War College If you like what I do, and you would like to express your appreciation, please feel free to do so here via my Buy Me a Coffee page. All funds go to upkeep of the site and podcast (well, whatever is left over after buying good Scotch, obviously…) Protect Yourself From Big Tech I make some pretty incendiary statements in this podcast, and in most of my podcasts. I can only do so because I take steps to protect myself from the Big Tech companies, and preserve my identity. You need to do the same – this is no longer optional, because if you don't, the gatekeepers WILL come for your head. If you don't know where to start, then I've got you covered right here with this post. Here are the specific steps that you can take: Make sure that your web traffic is safe and protected from prying eyes using a VPN – click here to get a massive 80% OFF on a 24-month subscription with Surfshark; Be sure also to check out Incogni, the new data and privacy management tool offered by Surfshark, which simply works behind the scenes to ensure that no malign actors can take advantage of your data ever again; Another solid VPN option for you is Atlas VPN, brought to you by the same company that creates NordVPN; The best SSD drive that you can get right now, with blazing fast speeds and near-native storage capabilities, is probably the SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD with NVMe technology – I bought this myself to keep a moving backup of all of my files, it's the size of a credit card, and it's absolutely superb; Build Your Platform Get yourself a proper domain for your site or business with Namecheap; Put your site onto a shared hosting service using A2Hosting for the fastest, most secure, and stable hosting platform around – along with unlimited email accounts of unlimited size; Create beautiful websites with amazing, feature-rich content using Divi from Elegant Themes; Stand for Western Civilisation Buy yourself a proper Bible; Get your Castalia Library books here; Buy yourself a proper knife for personal defence;

רוצים לחבר דומיין חדש לאתר שלכם ב-Cloudways בצורה מהירה ומאובטחת?במדריך הזה נלמד איך לרכוש דומיין חדש, לחבר אותו ל-Cloudways, ולשלב אותו עם Cloudflare לשיפור אבטחה וביצועים. איך לקנות דומיין חדש דרך ספקי דומיינים כמו Namecheap או GoDaddy. איך להגדיר את הדומיין ב-Cloudways ולשייך אותו לאתר שלכם. איך להוסיף את הדומיין ל-Cloudflare כדי לשפר את האבטחה ומהירות הטעינה. טיפים לניהול DNS בצורה נכונה למניעת תקלות. היכנסו לספק דומיינים (Namecheap, GoDaddy, או ספק אחר).חפשו שם דומיין זמין, הוסיפו לעגלה ורכשו אותו.קבלו גישה לניהול ה-DNS דרך ספק הדומיין. Cloudways:היכנסו ל-Cloudways.בחרו את האפליקציה שלכם ולחצו על Domain Management.הזינו את שם הדומיין שרכשתם ושמרו. Cloudflare:פתחו חשבון ב-Cloudflare (אם אין לכם).הוסיפו את שם הדומיין ב-Cloudflare ולחצו על Add Site.Cloudflare יסרוק את רשומות ה-DNS.עדכנו את ה-Nameservers ב-DNS של ספק הדומיין עם ה-Nameservers ש-Cloudflare מספק. DNS:ודאו שהרשומות A מצביעות לכתובת ה-IP של השרת שלכם ב-Cloudways.הוסיפו רשומות CNAME אם יש צורך (לדוגמה, עבור תת-דומיינים). SSL:הפעילו את ה-SSL של Cloudflare או השתמשו ב-SSL חינמי של Let's Encrypt דרך Cloudways.בדקו שהאתר נגיש ב-HTTPS. הירשמו לערוץ שלנו לקבלת מדריכים נוספים לניהול אתרים ושיפור הביצועים שלכם! מה תלמדו במדריך?שלבים מפורטים:איך לחבר דומיין חדש ב-Cloudways ולשלב אותו עם Cloudflare – מדריך מלא: https://itayverchik.co.il/connect-domain-to-cloudways/

The very first podcast of 2025 is up, in which I talk through some of the lessons learned in the preceding year, and some of the possible outcomes these lessons will dictate in the current one. I discuss how the fall of the Syrian Arab Republic has completely reshaped the Middle East's geopolitical landscape, and how the Banderastan War has fundamentally changed the dynamics in Europe. I talk about how we are, in many ways, returning to a non-Westphalian approach to relationships between states and governments, and how the conflicts of 2024 proved the total bankruptcy of the so-called "rules-based international order". I close with a call for a return to what truly works and makes sense, and end on a hopeful note with a prayer, as befits a podcast for the start of the year. Admittedly, this was perhaps not one of my more on-point podcasts - I am battling some sort of viral infection, which seems to be similar to a milder version of the Coof, and it still has not worked its way out of my system. On top of that, I had to deal with a very nasty, though mercifully short-lived, bout of food poisoning while I was on holiday. So let us just say, it has not been the smoothest start to the year. Therefore, I ask for your patience if the podcast itself seems a bit meandering and off-topic at times. As always, like, comment, share, and subscribe - especially to the Telegram channel, if you have not done so already. Support the War College If you like what I do, and you would like to express your appreciation, please feel free to do so here via my Buy Me a Coffee page. All funds go to upkeep of the site and podcast (well, whatever is left over after buying good Scotch, obviously…) Protect Yourself From Big Tech I make some pretty incendiary statements in this podcast, and in most of my podcasts. I can only do so because I take steps to protect myself from the Big Tech companies, and preserve my identity. You need to do the same – this is no longer optional, because if you don't, the gatekeepers WILL come for your head. If you don't know where to start, then I've got you covered right here with this post. Here are the specific steps that you can take: Make sure that your web traffic is safe and protected from prying eyes using a VPN – click here to get a massive 80% OFF on a 24-month subscription with Surfshark; Be sure also to check out Incogni, the new data and privacy management tool offered by Surfshark, which simply works behind the scenes to ensure that no malign actors can take advantage of your data ever again; Another solid VPN option for you is Atlas VPN, brought to you by the same company that creates NordVPN; The best SSD drive that you can get right now, with blazing fast speeds and near-native storage capabilities, is probably the SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD with NVMe technology – I bought this myself to keep a moving backup of all of my files, it's the size of a credit card, and it's absolutely superb; Build Your Platform Get yourself a proper domain for your site or business with Namecheap; Put your site onto a shared hosting service using A2Hosting for the fastest, most secure, and stable hosting platform around – along with unlimited email accounts of unlimited size; Create beautiful websites with amazing, feature-rich content using Divi from Elegant Themes; Stand for Western Civilisation Buy yourself a proper Bible; Get your Castalia Library books here; Buy yourself a proper knife for personal defence;

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The Didactic Mind podcast is finally BACK, after a hiatus of some 7 months, with a new episode discussing the motivations and rationale behind neoclown thinking. In this episode, I explain how the various chaotic events springing up all over the world - the collapse of the Assad government in Syria, the attempted coup in South Korea, the attempts to mount a Maidan Revolution in Georgia, the annulment of the first round of Presidential elections in Romania, and most of all, the war in Ukraine - all have a common thread running through them. I explain how neoclownery essentially comes from the true meaning behind a three-word phrase, and I point out how the current generation of neoclowns view Ukraine as central to their entire agenda for global American hegemony. I also unpack the reasons why that hegemony simply cannot hold, and why the other nations of the world have no interest in living under it. Support the War College If you like what I do, and you would like to express your appreciation, please feel free to do so here via my Buy Me a Coffee page. All funds go to upkeep of the site and podcast (well, whatever is left over after buying good Scotch, obviously…) Protect Yourself From Big Tech I make some pretty incendiary statements in this podcast, and in most of my podcasts. I can only do so because I take steps to protect myself from the Big Tech companies, and preserve my identity. You need to do the same – this is no longer optional, because if you don't, the gatekeepers WILL come for your head. If you don't know where to start, then I've got you covered right here with this post. Here are the specific steps that you can take: Make sure that your web traffic is safe and protected from prying eyes using a VPN – click here to get a massive 80% OFF on a 24-month subscription with Surfshark; Be sure also to check out Incogni, the new data and privacy management tool offered by Surfshark, which simply works behind the scenes to ensure that no malign actors can take advantage of your data ever again; Another solid VPN option for you is Atlas VPN, brought to you by the same company that creates NordVPN; The best SSD drive that you can get right now, with blazing fast speeds and near-native storage capabilities, is probably the SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD with NVMe technology – I bought this myself to keep a moving backup of all of my files, it's the size of a credit card, and it's absolutely superb; Build Your Platform Get yourself a proper domain for your site or business with Namecheap; Put your site onto a shared hosting service using A2Hosting for the fastest, most secure, and stable hosting platform around – along with unlimited email accounts of unlimited size; Create beautiful websites with amazing, feature-rich content using Divi from Elegant Themes; Stand for Western Civilisation Buy yourself a proper Bible; Get your Castalia Library books here; Buy yourself a proper knife for personal defence;

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In this episode of The Private Practice Elevation Podcast, Daniel breaks down an important but often overlooked topic: why you should register your domain separately from your website builder. First, he explains the difference between a domain and web hosting in easy-to-understand terms.  Think of your domain like the address of your practice online, while your web hosting is like the actual building where everything is stored.  Keeping your domain registration separate from your website builder (like Squarespace or Wix) is a smart move, giving you more control over your online presence. Daniel shares why using a dedicated domain registrar, like GoDaddy or Namecheap, is better than bundling everything with your website platform.  The biggest reasons? You'll have more flexibility to switch platforms when your practice grows or changes, and you'll get better security and support along the way. He also shares a real-life story about a client who ran into big problems when they needed to move their domain. Their website and email went offline for days because they had everything tied to their website builder. This could have been avoided with a simple change. By the end of the episode, you'll have a clear plan for how to set up your domain and website the right way, helping your private practice run smoothly from the start. Key Takeaways: Register your domain separately from your website builder to stay in control. It's easier to switch platforms, like moving from Squarespace to WordPress, when you use an independent domain registrar. Don't use your business email to set up your domain accounts. It's better to use a personal email so you can always access it. Companies like GoDaddy and Namecheap offer better security and support than bundling with website platforms. Real-life examples show the problems that can happen if you don't separate your domain and website accounts. Links mentioned in this episode: My Best Practice (EHR platform): privatepracticeelevation.com/mbpractice  (with free 3 months offer) Private Practice Elevation Kickoff Call (Clarity Call for website or SEO help): privatepracticeelevation.com/kickoff

It has been QUITE a while since we last did a proper podcast - first I was busy, then I was stupidly busy, then I was on vacation, and then I was (and still am) sick. But nothing gets older than an excuse, so let us crack on with a great set of questions from LRFotS JohnC911: Hey Didactic, I hope you are doing well my friend. I have a few questions On the subject of China demographics. If a Chinese government ask you could put any suggestions on what solutions what might you list? Also do you think Christianity if adopted by the Elites and laws enforce, could this help the demographics in the long run? Also why is it that a lot of Chinese women want date or marry non Chinese men? Is demographic a part of the issue, ie too many Chinese men and not enough Chinese women? Could it be as I have hear many cases the mother pushing them to find mostly white men? Mind you it is mainly Chinese women in their late 20s and 30s I have meet, might have to do with not having luck in China they search else where? I had this Chinese woman in her late 20s at Church, she treated me better than any other woman I have dated. She brought me gifts and write me thank you letters after I took her out on dates, She would say many nice things about me. She would dress very feminine and She loved the Lord and we would talk about the Bible. She has now gotten marriage to a Chinese Husband and I am very happy for her. The next best women was a Korean woman. Also Japanese have been very pleasant to be around and date. Mind you I live in Australia so it is mostly European or Asians here, unless you go to Sydney or Melbourne. But anyway I don't know why but I often have better conversations with Asian women, especially north east ones that dress very conservative. Funny things is that they don't get angry when I talk to them about Jesus and God. So many White women get angry on the topic and especially emotional. Maybe it is the pill, Korean women (3%), Japanese (0.9%), Chinese (14%) vs Australian (40%) probably higher for whites since many non white do not take it, English (45%) and American women (64%). It could also be IQ, on average North East Asians are higher than whites (mind you the White Europeans in Europe it is about the same). I am coming to Europe soon, I am dating a few women while I am over there. What are your thoughts on Swedish, Swiss, English, Polish and/or Bulgaria‎n women (less than 3% on the Pill, and fewest Covid shots)? Do you think any other countries I should explore? That is a good meaty set of questions to answer. Let us carry on, then:. Support the War College If you like what I do, and you would like to express your appreciation, please feel free to do so here via my Buy Me a Coffee page. All funds go to upkeep of the site and podcast (well, whatever is left over after buying good Scotch, obviously…) Protect Yourself From Big Tech I make some pretty incendiary statements in this podcast, and in most of my podcasts. I can only do so because I take steps to protect myself from the Big Tech companies, and preserve my identity. You need to do the same – this is no longer optional, because if you don't, the gatekeepers WILL come for your head. If you don't know where to start, then I've got you covered right here with this post. Here are the specific steps that you can take: Make sure that your web traffic is safe and protected from prying eyes using a VPN – click here to get a massive 80% OFF on a 24-month subscription with Surfshark; Be sure also to check out Incogni, the new data and privacy management tool offered by Surfshark, which simply works behind the scenes to ensure that no malign actors can take advantage of your data ever again; Another solid VPN option for you is Atlas VPN, brought to you by the same company that creates NordVPN; The best SSD drive that you can get right now, with blazing fast speeds and near-native storage capabilities, is probably the SanDisk Extreme 1TB Portable SSD with NVMe technology – I bought this myself to keep a moving backup of all of my files, it's the size of a credit card, and it's absolutely superb; Build Your Platform Get yourself a proper domain for your site or business with Namecheap; Put your site onto a shared hosting service using A2Hosting for the fastest, most secure, and stable hosting platform around – along with unlimited email accounts of unlimited size; Create beautiful websites with amazing, feature-rich content using Divi from Elegant Themes; Stand for Western Civilisation Buy yourself a proper Bible; Get your Castalia Library books here; Buy yourself a proper knife for personal defence;

Nikita Vakhrushev has spent the last 7 years immersed in the digital marketing world. After starting his own ecom brand and quickly pivoting into the agency model, he found his place in ecommerce advertising services. After amassing all the marketing skills needed to scale brands, he found great success in email and SMS marketing, which is what he specializes in today! Now after working with over 100+ DTC brands, having the knowledge behind all marketing channels, but sticking with email as his bread and butter, Nikita has a unique perspective on how to get the most out of a brand's retention channels.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:41] Intro[01:12] Transitioning from retail to agency building[02:49] Transforming solutions into paid expertise[03:27] Learning vs paying to get things done[04:26] Implementing DKIM & DMARC for email security[06:01] Maintaining deliverability with record updates[06:51] Steep learning curves in email configuration[08:04] Navigating DNS zone editor for email verification[09:47] Understanding dynamic and static domain settings[10:51] Navigating edge cases in complex DNS setups[11:46] Creating DMARC records for Shopify and Klaviyo[13:15] Adding DMARC & DKIM to improve email reach[15:07] Suppressing email addresses for better deliverability[17:54] Remove unengaged emails for domain reputation[19:11] Implementing effective list cleaning strategies[20:10] Focusing on email & SMS services across platforms[21:30] Signs you need to seek email marketing help[22:43] ASPEKT: Free audit for your email strategy[23:42] Keep track of your email open rates consistentlyResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeEmail marketing agency for Ecom and DTC brands aspektagency.com/Secure your domain dmarcian.com/  Follow Nikita Vakhrushev linkedin.com/in/nikita-v/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Welcome back to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk! Ready to see the 2024 physical gift for BAE+ Patrons? Look no further than the M-Word Cloud Shirt! Become a $10+ Patron by 9/6/24 to be eligible to receive this gift! Introducing Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' running mate and Democratic Vice Presidential candidate! Let the battle of the midwestern VP candidates commence! And honestly, there is no fight to be had here: JD Vance continues to flounder and create headaches for the Trump campaign, while the Democratic base is more energized than ever over our ticket! Is it problematic to refer to Vice President Harris as simply Kamala? A listener perspective. Bet you couldn't have guessed that the most popular streaming app isn't Netflix, MAX, or Disney+ but... Tubi! The free streaming alternative has seen a 46% increase in viewership from a year ago, edging out even Disney+'s viewership. Amidst all other major streamers continuing to announce price increases, Tubi features movies and channels dedicated to popular genres and TV shows. Since it's ad-supported, Tubi has been able to remain a free service. Laura is a pessimist and doesn't think it'll last. We share some of our favorite hacks to save on home entertainment through bundling, threatening to cancel to take advantage of win back offers, and family plans. One of the latest collectors items? Popcorn buckets! And it's not just because of that sexual 'Dune' Sandworm bucket. People collect these tie-in novelties for the same reasons anyone collects anything - the nostalgia and exclusivity! But serious question because some of us live in small spaces: what do you do when you run out of room to display them? Save some money and your peace with this week's recommendations: NameCheap for domains (Andrew), Journaling at night to clear your head (Laura), and 'Big Mood' on Tubi (Pam). And in this week's installment of After Dark: Surprise Bitch is back, and we're ready to pepper you with some new questions because we're nosy about y'all's lives. Also Andrew really comes with the tear-jerker questions - we promise we'll tag him back with some of these. ;) Getting through the rest of the year one day at a time is such a MOOD! We hear tips, tricks, and good advice a fair bit, but tell us about the WORST advice you've ever gotten. "...hello? OH SHIT!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avram shares his recent work on testing and reviewing web hosting services for Tom's Hardware. He highlights the various types of web hosting available, including shared hosting, VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting, and cloud hosting. Avram explains the pros and cons of each type, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right hosting plan based on your needs.Choose a separate domain registrar wiselyWhen it comes to setting up a website, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing a domain registrar. A domain registrar is a company that allows you to register and manage your domain name. While many web hosting services offer the option to register a domain through them, it is often recommended to choose a separate domain registrar wisely.One of the main reasons for this is the potential hassle of transferring your domain if you decide to switch hosting providers in the future. If your domain is tied to your hosting service, it can make the process of moving your website to a new host more complicated and time-consuming. This is because some hosting providers may make it difficult for you to transfer your domain away from them, especially if they offered you a free or discounted domain as part of your hosting package.By choosing a separate domain registrar, you have more control over your domain and can easily transfer it to a new hosting provider if needed. Popular domain registrars like Namecheap and GoDaddy offer competitive pricing and user-friendly interfaces for managing your domain. These registrars also typically offer additional services such as domain privacy protection and email hosting.Another important factor to consider when choosing a domain registrar is the renewal pricing. Some registrars may offer a low introductory price for the first year of registration, but then significantly increase the price for renewals. By choosing a reputable registrar with transparent pricing policies, you can avoid any unexpected price hikes when it comes time to renew your domain.Choose VPS for flexibility & controlWhen it comes to choosing a hosting plan for your website, the podcast highlights the importance of selecting the right option based on your specific needs. Shared hosting may be suitable for simple websites with minimal traffic, but it has limitations in terms of control and flexibility. On the other hand, VPS hosting offers a higher level of control over your server, allowing you to reboot the server, install software, upgrade the OS, and run various scripts with ease.VPS hosting, which stands for virtual private server, provides a virtual full server experience while sharing a physical server with other users. This means that you have more control and flexibility compared to shared hosting plans. With VPS hosting, you can customize your server to meet your specific requirements, ensuring optimal performance for your website.Cloud hosting provides speedCloud web hosting utilizes a network of virtual and physical servers to host websites, offering a significant advantage over traditional single-server hosting. This network of servers pools computing resources, providing greater scalability and flexibility, which enables quick changes and high uptime for your website.One of the key benefits of cloud hosting is its resilience. If any server in the network experiences issues, your site will remain operational, and its performance will not be affected. This is particularly beneficial for businesses and organizations that require high availability and reliability. Moreover, cloud hosting services provide broad platform support, including various CMS options like WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, and more. They also offer flexible pricing models, ensuring you are charged only for the resources you use.While cloud hosting can offer speed and performance benefits, it may have limitations in terms of control and flexibility compared to VPS hosting. Cloud hosting allocates resources efficiently to serve traffic quickly, making it a suitable option for websites with high traffic volumes.ConclusionThe most important thing to remember when trying to choose a host and a hosting style is that your needs will determine your choice. For some, bandwidth is an important factor. For others, the most important thing is scalability and speed. For other users, configuration is essential. But, in the end, choose the hosting style that is most useful for your needs.

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In today's empowering episode with the remarkable Alesia Galati, we unpack her incredible journey from surviving a cult to mastering the world of podcasting. Alesia shares her poignant story of personal growth, self-discovery, and the power of setting boundaries. She dives into the essence of building authentic relationships with clients and how embracing her unique identity has been pivotal for her business success. Get ready to be inspired by Alesia's transition to a six-figure podcasting powerhouse, her strategic approach to cultivating a valued audience, and her dedication to creating educational content. Plus, don't miss her insights on the nuances of raising children and the roles of protectiveness and education. Tune in, as Alesia's compelling narrative is sure to spark a transformation in your personal and professional life. This is Better Call Daddy. Stay connected for episodes that stir the soul, challenge the status quo, and reveal the stories behind your favorite influencers. Until next time! Alesia Galati has been listening to podcasts since 2015 and knows what goes into creating a standout podcast that captures your audience's attention even before they press “play”. Alesia's helped coaches and thought leaders launch and maintain over 50 podcasts and has developed a signature, thorough system to launching and managing podcasts so you don't have to stress about anything falling through the cracks!  Alesia lives in sunny North Carolina with her two kiddos and husband. When not helping her clients, Alesia can be found reading over 200 books a year, hiking, and exploring the zoo with her boys.  Favorite podcast: Alesia's ears have been fine-tuned for high-quality audio and she can only tolerate impeccable podcasts. She enjoys listening to heavily produced storytelling podcasts like “Greeking Out” by National Geographics Kids when she takes long road trips with her kids. Mentioned in episode https://www.instagram.com/wereadsmut/ Follow Alesia https://www.instagram.com/alesia.galati/ https://www.youtube.com/@alesiagalati https://www.linkedin.com/in/alesia-galati/   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout. 

Absolutely everything is possible, and it can genuinely happen at any stage of life. Can an average individual, when exposed to sports, entrepreneurship, or business education, grasp these concepts? If one finds pleasure in these pursuits, they can craft an exciting future. Age should never be a barrier; you're never too young to start. At just 16 years old, Deven Wohlwend is not your average teenager. He's already an accomplished author of three books, a savvy real estate investor owning 46 units and running a management company than runs 450, and has a deep passion for educating his peers on business and investing.  Deven's journey began with early lessons in stock investments influenced by his parents, and fun games like Lego investing, which taught him as much about losses as gains. Despite his business acumen, Deven knows the value of enjoying youth, balancing professionalism with times to just be a kid.  In this episode, we talk about how Deven juggles high-level investing with homework, sports, and lifeguarding. We'll explore the challenges of teaching financial wisdom to the TikTok generation, Deven's take on AI in content creation, and the impact of family values on building a real estate empire. Plus, Deven shares a humorous take on Chat GPT endorsements and gives us a sneak peek into his future plans.  Whether you're tuning in from Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, or any other platform, remember to like, subscribe, and share. Want an extra dose of inspiration? Head over to our YouTube channel for special episodes. Now, let's connect the generations and get ready to be amazed by the young yet prodigious Deven Wohlwend. It's time to Better Call Daddy! The Wohlwend's, after starting with nothing, used millions of dollars of private money from more than 100 private lenders to finance their real estate deals. As their two boys grew up they were taught the business. By 5 each son started investing; by 7 years old they had each bought their 1st piece of real estate using only creative financing; the lessons they learned. Their kids, Deven, now 16 controls over 46 units; Ethan, who is currently 13, has almost 40 units. Neither used any money or credit from their parents. They did what the whole family teaches. They were creative and took action. In addition to working in the business and investing, Deven published his first book when he was 11. He has been interviewed on many podcasts that have been listened to in more than 190 countries; has spoken to live audiences in more than half a dozen states. Deven is the #1 Best-Selling Author of The Garage and If I Can Do It So Can You-How I Started Buying Real Estate at Age 7. The 2nd Book in his Garage series The Fall And Rise of Atlas is now available on Amazon.   Key Takeaways: - Age is just a number: Deven's story proves it's never too early to start learning and investing in your future. - The power of family: A supportive and educational family environment can be a tremendous asset on the road to success. - Balance is crucial: Even when you're ambitiously pursuing success, it's important to remember the value of fun and personal fulfillment in your life and work. Connect with Deven  https://www.instagram.com/devenwohlwend/ https://www.clearskytrainer.com/ Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). 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Today is the first day of Women's History Month, Bea Franklin—a 99-year-old beacon of positivity with an infectious philosophy on life, love, and aging. We talk about Bea's remarkable story, from her roots in Philadelphia and New York to her lifelong love affair with classical music. She'll share with us the extraordinary tales of her husband, a World War II war photographer, and the magic behind their swift marriage that defied her mother's expectations. Our conversation with Bea unveils the complexities of family dynamics, the art of maintaining relationships, and the timeless wisdom that comes with nearly a century of experiences. Bea's perspective on happiness, conflict resolution, and forgiveness will surely inspire you to look at your own relationships with a kinder lens. Plus, we'll hear fascinating anecdotes about her blue-and-brown eyes, brushes with historical figures, and the richness of her family's history from Russia to America. Reena, is motivated to reconnect with her own father after our heartwarming discussion, while Wayne, her dad, draws parallels to his Jewish heritage and the value of meaningful connections. As Bea recounts her contentment and hopes for the future, we're reminded that positivity and forgiveness are her true legacies. So join us, grab your headphones, and prepare to be charmed by our 'Queen Bea' Bea Franklin as she reveals the secrets to a happy life and the realization of the American dream. It's an episode you won't want to miss! Now, let's get talking.   99 Year 'Young" Daughter of the Pep Boys 'Jack" & breast and colon cancer survivor shares secrets to still living a fulfilling life. Nonagenarian (younger than 100) Bea is also heterochromatic: has one blue eye and one brown eye a trait found in less than 200,000 US humans. Former school librarian, married to Corporal Jerry Franklin for 51 years, they met Nov. 4th 1945 and eloped Nov. 30th, 1945. Bea is an example  of living life to the fullest, world traveller, theatre-goer, big dog owner and frequents upscale NYC and US restaurants. And in an age where having a landline phone is a rarity this golden treasure has the same phone # since 1958.   The iconic Pep Boys brand & logo has been in existence since 1921 . . . Even Saturday Night Live had a Pep Boys skit : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNvEWxbLSEA    Bea Strauss Franklin's  Dad "Jack" of the Pep Boys (Moe was his brother) later came to NYC & formed another automotive chain of stores : Strauss Stores.   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.     

Today, we've got a special treat for our listeners as we're bringing you insights straight from the energy heartbeat at the NAPE Summit in Houston. We are going to talk about the personal and professional development aspects of attending trade shows.  How are podcasts regarded within the industry as a learning tool, and what value do they offer for industry professionals looking to stay informed and educated? Get ready for a riveting conversation with the dynamic Kathy McClain from Rhedd's Flowback Services, as we delve deep into her fascinating journey through the oil and gas industry. With us is the fabulous Audrey Zinn of the OGGN network, who helps us unravel the strands of Kathy's story with her brilliantly pointed questions. Kathy, in the trenches with Thomas DeWald of TD Wald Well Test Inc., discloses how they've been revolutionizing production in the oil sector. Their company isn't just about the numbers; they're committed to the welfare of their 1099 contractors, ensuring a loyal, dedicated team with a strong work ethic. We'll explore the potential growth and nationwide expansion that Rhedd's Flowback is targeting, the opportunities available for experienced hands looking to join their ranks, and how they're fostering a culture open to nurturing future industry talents. Think industry gatherings are all talk and no play? Think again! We'll share our sore feet stories from the Nape Summit, the value of networking in stylish heels, and why trade shows could be the next big break for your business. Oh, and before we dive in, remember to smash that like button, subscribe to "Better Call Daddy," and share the love with all your friends. Now, let's get energized and ready to go deeper into the world of oil, gas, and personal grit with Kathy and our team at the NAPE Expo. It's time for "Better Call Daddy!" Are you or someone you know interested in the well testing field? Connect with Kathy info@rheddsflowback.com www.rheddsflowback.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-mcclain-724803134/   Sponsors https://napeexpo.com/summit NAPE is the energy industry's marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of prospects and producing properties. NAPE brings together all industry disciplines; draws in decision-makers; focuses its participation on prospect generators; and hosts companies of all sizes, from small independents to majors. With the addition of bitcoin mining and renewable energy sources to our oil and gas offerings, NAPE is the ultimate venue for energy deals. https://www.tgs.com/ Delivery High-Quality Data and Insights to Power the Future of Energy Across the energy mix, we engage our core geoscience expertise to create subsurface insights that empower the energy industry to make the best data driven decision https://oggn.com/ The world's leading podcast network for oil and energy   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.   

Ever wondered how authors conjure up the worlds that enthrall us? Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Ann Diament Koffsky, an award-winning author and illustrator, who brings a wealth of experience and heartfelt stories. From teaching art in a bomb shelter in Israel to confronting the omission of women's faces in ultra-orthodox media, Anne's journey is as inspiring as it is impactful. In today's conversation, Anne peels back the layers of her creative process, influenced by her roles as a teacher and a parent, and shares her approach to embedding valuable lessons into her books. We'll also delve into her American Jewish family's story of achieving the dream across generations, her rally against anti-Semitism, and her efforts to give back to the community. Anne's relatable struggle with her creative muse during tough times, her gratitude for parental support, and her mission to preserve legacies through storytelling promise to resonate with many of our listeners. We'll also uncover how Anne instills Jewish pride and strength within her work, amidst discussions of current geopolitical issues and generational trauma. So, let's dive in and learn from Anne's journey of nurturing creativity, facing adversity head-on, and the importance of crafting stories that speak to both the young and young at heart. Get ready, dads, daughters, and everybody in between – it's time to Better Call Daddy!   Ann Diament Koffsky is the award winning author and illustrator of more than forty picture books for children. Her newest book, “Ping Pong Shabbat” will be out in 2024 from Little Bee Books, and is the story of Ping Pong champion Estee Ackerman, who chose to not play on Shabbat. Ann has also  created artwork for products by Hallmark, Costco, Great Arrow Graphics and Rite Lite Judaica. Previously, she was an editor and art director at Behrman House Publishers and an adjunct professor of art at Yeshiva University.   Ann also creates free, Jewish coloring pages for kids that you can print from her blog at www.annkoffsky.com.   Links to share: https://annkoffsky.com/   My Author page on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ann-D.-Koffsky/author/B0056QJW98?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE4MDAyOTk0Mjg3MzgxMzU3?story_media_id=3307870929761035627&igsh=MzE0YjBicmx0Zmxh   Jeremy's channel on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@baseballheirlooms   Video interview of her Dad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS8rHCq6Mvs   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout. 

Why do we think all of our problems are going to go away when we get married? From childhood struggles with bullying to navigating the complexities of personal relationships, Heidi Alldredge opens up about her life experiences with raw honesty and vulnerability.  Heidi Alldredge recounts her battles with bullying, which led to profound emotional challenges including suicidal thoughts and depression. She reflects on the pivotal moment of her father's suicide and how it reshaped her perspective on life.  But Heidi's story isn't just about overcoming adversity; it's also about forging her own path to success. From humble beginnings as a house cleaner to carving out a career as a private investigator and realtor, Heidi's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and hope.  In this intimate conversation, Heidi shares insights into the ups and downs of personal relationships, from emotional affairs to rekindling old flames. She explores the complexities of long-term love and the importance of setting boundaries while remaining true to oneself.  Heidi sheds light on the lasting impact of bullying and the urgent need for greater awareness and action. Their stories underscore the importance of supporting one another and spreading positivity in a world often marked by hardship and loss.  Join us as we celebrate Heidi's resilience, honor her journey of self-discovery, and find inspiration in her unwavering belief in the power of hope and connection. This episode is a reminder that no matter the challenges we face, there's always a path forward – if we're willing to reach out and hold on for one more day.   Heidi Alldredge: wife, mother, grandmother, friend, motivational speaker, adjunct instructor, KSL Studio 5 TV happiness expert, TEDx speaker, hot chocolate bomb maker, former radio talk show host, and now a podcaster! (Heidi is still deciding what she wants to be when she grows up!) Heidi has been married since 1992 to Christopher and together they have 3 children (age ranging from 23 to 30—two of her children are married now) And has hosted 6 foreign exchange students -whom she now claims as her own children. She loves spending Friday nights (or any other time) with her grand-babies. Other hours of the day she is recording great inspiring interviews for her LemonAid Stand Podcast, shopping for bargains, traveling with her family, lunch dates with friends, serving and helping others, going to concerts, and writing-either in her journal, notes to friends, or her own motivational speeches! Heidi is a recovering “why-me-er” and is currently teaching the art of positive thinking! She has dealt with some lemons in her life and has learned how to make lemonade! Heidi tells us that happiness is not a destination, it's a way to travel. Connect with Heidi https://www.heidislemonaidstand.com Heidi's TED talk  TED talk   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   PodKnow 2024 is happening on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 and will have 10 speakers on everything from podcast growth to monetization and more. Your podcast will definitely benefit from attending and getting all of the valuable information from experts in their fields of podcasting and online marketing. All speakers are successful in their areas! https://nycpodcastnetwork.com/podknow2024-bcd/   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout. 

Today, we invite you into the captivating world of Erin Keating, a dynamic powerhouse who has climbed the ranks from the film industry to Snapchat, where she led the charge on original mobile shows. Now, Erin is on the cusp of a new chapter, carving out her own path with her raw and honest podcast, "Hotter than Ever." In today's episode, headlined by the empathetic and probing questioning of our host, Reena Friedman Watts, alongside the sagely insights of Wayne Friedman, fondly known as "dad" or "grandpa," we dive deep into Erin's multifaceted journey. Erin bravely shares her inner turmoil over being a corporate spokesman, her craving for self-expression, and her dream of forging a media empire on her terms. As we peel back the layers of Erin's transition from a corporate executive to a champion for authentic storytelling for Gen X women, we confront the conventional self-help narratives. Erin opens up about the personal and professional pivots she's navigated – from her New York artistry and TV executive triumphs to the introspection spurred by a tumultuous marriage and an eye-opening battle with Covid. We'll journey through her bold post-divorce rediscovery and her insightful approach to dating, punctuated with humor, self-compassion, and a rejection of the patterns tied to upbringing and societal pressures. Erin's tale is one of rebirth, a testament to the power of reimagining one's life even in the face of deep-seated challenges. So, join us for a heart-to-heart with Erin Keating, an unfiltered reflection on desire, resilience, and the uncharted waters of self-empowerment. You're listening to "Better Call Daddy," and this is the episode you don't want to miss. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share as we delve into a story that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and undoubtedly ready to carve out your own path in honesty and self-expression. Erin Keating is an award-winning television development and production executive and single Mom to twin tweens living in Los Angeles. With her eyes on the wider content landscape, Erin created Hotter Than Ever to produce media that reflects the authentic, messy, sexy, funny and inspiring stories of women over forty. Erin's passion for smart, brand-defining original programming has led to zeitgeist-shaping shows like Portlandia, along with the first-ever made-for-mobile scripted series.  Her career has included senior creative roles at Snapchat, Big Beach TV, IFC TV and Magna Global Entertainment.  She climbed the television ladder at BBC America, NBC and Comedy Central. Recent shows created under Erin's watch have included the Emmy-winning James Corden's Next James Corden, the WGA Award winning drama Class of Lies, the WGA Award nominated thriller Breakwater and the NAACP Image Award-nominated Two Sides. Erin also conceived the drama Vida (Starz), produced the documentary Fatherless (Fusion), and executived the hell out of the iconic sketch series Portlandia (which won a Peabody and a bunch of other fancy statues) along with other comedy, dramedy and animated series. Erin grew up in the basement theaters of downtown NYC, where she produced and performed in live comedy shows at venues like The Slipper Room and The Zipper Factory.  She started out as an actor, studying theater at Oberlin College, Meisner technique at Ward Studio, and improvisation at The Second City Training Center in New York. Connect with Erin https://www.hotterthaneverpod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hotterthaneverpod   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   PodKnow 2024 is happening on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 and will have 10 speakers on everything from podcast growth to monetization and more. Your podcast will definitely benefit from attending and getting all of the valuable information from experts in their fields of podcasting and online marketing. All speakers are successful in their areas! https://nycpodcastnetwork.com/podknow2024-bcd/   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.    Better Call Daddy is hosted by Podbean if you are looking to start a podcast of your own you'll need a reliable host https://www.podbean.com/BetterCallDaddy

GoDaddy, a world leader in web hosting and registration, is announcing a partnership with Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a domain naming service built on top of Ethereum (ETH). According to a new press release, users of GoDaddy domains can now link their domains to ENS without any additional costs or technical knowledge. Meanwhile, daily active users on the Farcaster protocol — a decentralized network for social media applications — have spiked a staggering 400% over the last week following the introduction of Frames on its social media application Warpcast.~This episode is sponsored by LuxAlgo~LuxAlgo Discount! ➜ https://bit.ly/48rpHQx00:00 intro00:20 Sponsor: Lux Algo00:37 Ethereum Name Serivce01:15 GoDaddy x ENS02:00 Vitalik Pumps ENS02:24 Gas Fees Fixed02:46 GoDaddy Users & Revenue03:34 Bonfida on Solana 04:04 Farcaster Exploding04:38 Frames Innovation05:59 Frame Example06:27 Meta Will Use Ethereum?07:56 Farcaster on Optimism08:33 Claim Your Domains & IDs09:14 ETH Denver Incoming09:39 $ENS10:39 $FIDA11:11 $ETH Next?11:42 outro#Ethereum #NFT #Bitcoin~GoDaddy Partners With Ethereum!!

https://youtu.be/QCb-QR7ygMA On this episode of Destination Linux (357), we cover a variety of AI topics from job losses in the tech industry due to AI to regulating AI technology and a delusional article that thinks Open Source AI is the worst form of the technology. Then we discuss the fight between Firefox and Apple where the EU is forcing browser changes on Apple's iOS. Plus, we have our tips, tricks and software picks for you. Lets get this show on the road toward Destination Linux! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/8e92d6a6-0725-40f2-8a14-0c6457efac9d.mp3) Supported by: Namecheap = https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit Hosted by: Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com Want to Support the Show? Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:07 Community Feedback 00:08:25 NAMECHEAP - [link (https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap)] 00:09:24 Is Open-Source AI More Dangerous Than Close Source - [link (https://spectrum.ieee.org/open-source-ai-2666932122)] 00:35:37 LINBIT - [link (https://destinationlinux.net/linbit)] 00:36:55 Apple & Firefox Battle It Out - [link (https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/26/24052067/mozilla-apple-ios-browser-rules-firefox)] 00:51:21 Gaming: Into the Necrovale - [link (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1717090/Into_the_Necrovale/)] 00:56:45 Software Spotlight: Reckoner - [link (https://flathub.org/apps/finance.reckoner.Reckoner)] 01:01:55 Tips and Tricks: Firefox ‘Send Tab To Device' - [link (https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/send-tab-firefox-desktop-other-devices)] 01:03:00 Events 01:05:09 Outro

Ever feel like it's too late to chase a dream or start over? From rockin' Austin's music scene and penning empowering books to finding love after two decades and candidly sharing her transformative journey — Amy Edward's story is a testament to the magic of reinvention at any age. Tune in to discover how to detach from outcomes, embrace new experiences, and live a life where anything's possible. Don't just dream it, be it. Subscribe to Better Call Daddy now — where amazing lives and wisdom await. Keep soaring, it's your time to shine! Amy Edwards, 51, is the host of The Amy Edwards Show, a podcast to help others transform life and become their best, most epic version– at any and every age– through more efficient and effective habits, mindset shifts, and radical honesty.  Amy is a voice professional with a 30+ year on-air radio background, has recorded and released 5 albums as a solo rock artist in her forties, is the author of two books, a reiki master, and mom to two teenage girls. No stranger to life experience, Amy has lifted herself up after two divorces, depression, rumination, and more, to continue shining brighter with every candle on her cake. She shares candidly and openly, and believes in using her voice to further connect and empower us all!    Amy is also the creator and founder of the BestYOU School, providing simplified systems to help anyone step into an ageless mindset and more youthful glow. With her two latest courses, “The Ageless Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Look Younger + Feel Happier” and “The Youthfulness Hack: The Secret System to Reverse Aging and Create a New, Radiant You,” she continues to stoke the fire of transformation that is her purpose in life. Connect with Amy amyedwards.com @realamyedwards The Amy Edwards Show   Episode mentioned with Brittini Burton https://youtu.be/w0A259DPqeY?si=uo95zEtwmcFr21eu Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy PodKnow 2024 is happening on Saturday, February 17th, 2024 and will have 10 speakers on everything from podcast growth to monetization and more. Your podcast will definitely benefit from attending and getting all of the valuable information from experts in their fields of podcasting and online marketing. All speakers are successful in their areas! https://nycpodcastnetwork.com/podknow2024-bcd/   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout. 

Immerse yourself in the world of Hollywood and screenwriting in this fascinating episode of the Better Call Daddy Show, as our guest, Tom Vaughan, takes you on a rollercoaster ride of his life's journey. In the creative realm, learn about his love for the scripting process, the challenges he faced in the industry, his improvisational skills, and how he uses personal experiences to fuel his work. Gain a rare insight into the complexities of filmmaking, the power struggle between creativity and financial concerns, as well as the value of collaboration in successful filmmaking. On a personal level, experience an earnest recounting of Vaughan's struggles with social anxiety, alcoholism, and loss. His deeply moving narrative of his father's last days paints a poignant picture of life and death, and the emotional toll it took on his family. Find inspiration in his triumph over personal challenges, showing it's never too late to turn one's life around. Learn from his wisdom about the importance of finding contentment within before seeking love and companionship. This episode is a testimony of resilience, the importance of legacy and family bonds, and the power of harnessing personal experiences and emotions for creative expression. A must-listen for aspiring screenwriters, those battling personal struggles, and anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood. Connect with Tom  https://twitter.com/storyandplot https://storyandplot.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommvaughan/   If you liked this episode check out my episode with Nick Gray https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/314-adults-need-parties-too-tips-for-hosting-a/id1525296416?i=1000616745969 Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.     

How can we ensure the protection and growth of our children? Additionally, how do we break free from the cycle of repeating the same patterns over and over again, like Groundhog Day? We've got a superhero guest joining us, Paul Hutchinson, the Executive Producer of the impactful film The Sound of Freedom that has created a social media movement due to its critical message on child trafficking. Paul isn't just a film producer; he's been on the front lines, experiencing the dangers and challenges of over 70 undercover child rescue missions across 15 countries. He's with us today to share the incredible and sometimes harrowing stories behind these missions and the lessons learned about the power of positivity, faith, and action in the fight against this global scourge. And it's not all dark skies. Paul also brings a glimmer of hope and some truly inspiring personal tales. Wait till you hear about his favorite story involving his daughter-in-law and a certain superhero actor! Plus, Paul's got a unique perspective on healing, overcoming trauma, and how love and compassion can lead to global change. His upcoming book, "Are You Listening?" promises to be a testament to that belief, showing how one's connection to a higher power can influence and inspire. And listeners, don't forget – today's stories aren't just for your ears. They're a call for all of us to value and protect our children and future generations. As always, we're determined to make a stand and spread truth, love, and healing. So, stay tuned, make sure your kids are close, and let's get ready to dive deep into this profound conversation with Paul Hutchinson. And remember, if you need advice, insights, or just a heart-to-heart... Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!   Paul Hutchinson: Luminary of Hope in Humanitarian Liberation In a world teetering on the edge of darkness, Paul Hutchinson emerges as a beacon of light—a man whose life is an unwavering commitment to creating a sanctuary of safety, freedom, and hope for every soul. A successful business owner and revered philanthropist, Paul has etched a profound legacy of compassion and transformation with an unstoppable life mission: Liberate Humanity and eradicate Child Trafficking. A Legacy of Giving: Paul Hutchinson's Personal Journey Beyond Success Paul's most illustrious chapter unfolds with the co-founding of a triumphant investment fund—an endeavor that captured his essence as a successful entrepreneur. Paul has helped to start, fund, and mentor many other new and growing businesses. Yet, it is in the realm of philanthropy that Mr. Hutchinson's heart truly shines as a beacon across the globe. His philanthropic endeavors, bathed in compassion, transcend mere financial contributions. A luminary with an unwavering focus on reshaping the destiny of innocent children worldwide, Paul channels not only his resources but, remarkably, risked his life in the pursuit of rescuing children from traffickers. His commitment extends beyond the realm of financial benevolence. Paul actively invests his time in civic organizations, charities, political groups, and universities. Paul Hutchinson's story it's an emotional symphony that reverberates with the chords of compassion and courage. Each act, each risk, and each donation is a brushstroke on the canvas of a legacy that transcends the boundaries of business and reaches the very heart of humanity. Unmasking the Shadows: A Heroic Crusader for the Innocent Paul's journey takes an extraordinary turn as he steps into the shadows to rescue children enslaved in the vile grip of child sex trafficking. A guardian angel in disguise, he has personally led over 70 undercover rescue missions across 15 countries. These clandestine efforts, hidden from the public eye, unveil a tale of courage, resilience, and unwavering determination. The Sound of Freedom: A Cinematic Testament to Heroism to bring Awareness Paul extends his impact beyond the shadows as an Executive Producer of "The Sound of Freedom" Movie, a riveting tale where Eduardo Verastegui brings his character to life. The film chronicles the true story of a former homeland security agent, and under Paul's funding and help, the rescue of 120 victims from a child trafficking organization in Colombia. Paul's pivotal role in this cinematic masterpiece reflects his unyielding commitment to the cause as a beacon igniting awareness to the world about the horrific reality of child trafficking. From Rescuer to Founder: The Genesis of Child Liberation Foundation A visionary with an indomitable spirit, Paul Hutchinson was the first investor in the Sound of Freedom movie and the bridge between the producer and director to the former HSI agent. After separating from the HSI agents foundation Paul gave birth to The Child Liberation Foundation and Liberating Humanity. His mission pivots toward eradicating the demand for child trafficking—by healing trauma and addiction, by educating hearts to make a difference, and by empowering individuals to protect their families. Philanthropy in Action: A Man of Valor Beyond the shadows and silver screens, Paul Hutchinson's impact echoes through philanthropy. His selfless dedication is a testament to his willingness to risk life for the children trapped in slavery. Knighted by the Knights Templar and Prince Lorenzo de' Medici in Rome, he stands adorned with prestigious awards like the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the 2022 International Medal of Freedom. Guiding Lights: A Mentor, a Visionary, a Trailblazer Paul's influence reverberates through board memberships, honorary doctorates from 12 universities, and accolades like the Race Award from Harvard Business School. As an Executive Producer, Board Member, and Honorary Colonel, he forges connections with the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation, the FBI Citizens Academy, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. From Darkness to Dawn: Recognitions and Beyond Trained by CIA Operatives, Navy Seals, and KRAV Experts, Paul Hutchinson's commitment extends to education as a judge for the Utah Entrepreneur Challenge and a mentor at the University of Utah School of Business. Recognized as one of the "Enlightened 50" and part of the "Forty under 40," Paul's brilliance lies not just in his achievements but in the lives he touches and transforms. In every accolade, in every mission, Paul Hutchinson's narrative is one of empathy, resilience, and relentless pursuit—a symphony of compassion creating a harmonious world. Connect with Paul  https://web.liberatechildren.org/ Liberate Humanity: https://liberatehumanity.com  Hutchinson Visit his website: https://www.paulhutchinsonofficial.com  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulhutch/ Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? 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How important is it for creatives to support one another, and what impact can such a platform have on emerging talent? Today, we're diving deep into an incredible creative journey with our guest Ken, also affectionately known as "Mr. Gentleman." Ken's story is a melody of highs and lows, dreams, and the stubborn grit that keeps a creative soul pushing through. From having his tune "Teddy Overload" played on Power 105 yet never hearing it himself, to conquering the world of club promotion with his friends - Ken's tale is one of persistence and heart. And he's sharing his experience of the unique challenge of being an up-and-coming artist in a world that's always craving fresh faces. Speaking of fresh, Ken also gets personal, touching on his admiration for his parents' long-standing bond and his hope to have love just as strong one day. He'll even delve into the challenges he faced in 2021, the legacy of family holiday traditions, and how, despite self-doubt and a competitive world of podcasting and music, he's stayed true to himself, striving for podcast gold.  And don't miss out as Ken walks us through his identity journey, finding his voice despite a speech impediment, and the joy of providing a platform for others through his own show. All that under the shade of a family tree stretching from Barbados to the southern US. So buckle up, as we span tales of identity, ambition, and the quest for that coveted wisdom rating. It's time to find out what's in a name, to see if hard times truly don't last, but tough people do, and why we're all looking for our voice in this noisy world. Get ready to call in your fondest family memories and join Ken and us in a conversation that's sure to resonate with anyone chasing big dreams.  Let's answer the call together. This is the Better Call Daddy Show. It's time to connect, it's time to reflect, and it's time to see if we can answer the call of today's guest, Ken AKA Mr. Gentleman. Kenneth Leroy Pyle Jr Bka Ken Aka MrGentleman Is A Entrepreneur, Actor, Former Music Artist a Part Of The Music Group Called Blaze of Glory and The Blazeup Clique , NYC Nightlife Club Promoter And Host/Creator Of 2 Shows MrGentleman Lifestyle Podcast And ¼ Of The Premiere Boyz Podcast (Team Show) And Executive Producer For King Talk With Aaron Sands, Star Time Podcast and Many More Project To Come.     On January 20th 2019 MrGentleman Lifestyle Podcast Was Born. MrGentleman Lifestyle Podcast Hosted By Ken Aka MrGentleman Is A Podcast Show That Will Discuss Many Topics And Opinions, Inspirational Content, and Interviewing Many Amazing Guests About Their Life Stories. We Will Also Feature Many MrGentleman Lifestyle Podcast SpinOff Series Like “Date Nite Talk Podcast" With Ms Vanna Bee, "The Old School Show" With "The Star " Roddy Rod, AND "A Conversation About Music Podcast" Where You Can Check Out Every Thursdays On Our Spinoff Series Thursdays Lineup Only On MrGentleman Lifestyle Podcast.   Check Out MrGentleman Lifestyle Podcast Every Sunday and Every Thursdays At 12 am On All Podcast Platforms  Connect with Ken  Email: kenypgent@gmail.com • IG: @ken_mrgentleman • Twitter: @kenmrgentleman • Youtube: Ken Aka MrGentleman Lifestyle Podcast • Social Media: http://linktr.ee/ken_mrgentleman • MrGentleman Lifestyle Podcast Website Link: http://realmrgentlemanlifestylepodcast.com   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. 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Matthew Bonig, Chief Cloud Architect at Defiance Digital, joins Corey on Screaming in the Cloud to discuss his experiences in CDK, why developers can't be solely reliant on AI or coding tools to fill in the blanks, and his biggest grievances with AWS. Matthew gives an in-depth look at how and why CDK has been so influential for him, as well as the positive work that Defiance Digital is doing as a managed service provider. Corey and Matthew debate the need for AWS to focus on innovating instead of simply surviving off its existing customer base.About MatthewChief Cloud Architect at Defiance Digital. AWS DevTools Hero, co-author of The CDK Book, author of the Advanced CDK Course. All things CDK and Star Trek.Links Referenced:CDK Book: https://www.thecdkbook.com/cdk.dev: https://cdk.devTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattbonigLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbonig/Personal website: https://matthewbonig.comduckbillgroup.com: https://duckbillgroup.comTranscriptAnnouncer: Hello, and welcome to Screaming in the Cloud with your host, Chief Cloud Economist at The Duckbill Group, Corey Quinn. This weekly show features conversations with people doing interesting work in the world of cloud, thoughtful commentary on the state of the technical world, and ridiculous titles for which Corey refuses to apologize. This is Screaming in the Cloud.Corey: Welcome to Screaming in the Cloud. I'm Corey Quinn. And I'm back with my first recording that was conducted post-re:Invent and all of its attendant glory and nonsense; we might talk a little bit about what happened at the show. But my guest today is the Chief Cloud Architect at Defiance Digital, Matthew Bonig. Matthew, thank you for joining me.Matthew: Thank you, Corey. Thanks for having me today.Corey: So, you are deep into the CDK. You're one of the AWS Dev Tools Heros, and you're the co-author of the CDK Book, you've done a lot, really. You have a course now for Advanced CDK work. Honestly, at this point, it starts to feel like when I say the CDK is a cult, you're one of the cult leaders, or at least very high up in the cult.Matthew: [laugh] Yes, it was something that I discovered—Corey: Your robe has a fringe on it.Matthew: Yeah, yeah. I discovered this at re:Invent, and it kind of hit me a little surprised that I got called out by a couple people by being the CDK guy. And I didn't realize that I'd hit that status yet, so I got to get myself a hat, and a cloak, and maybe some fun stuff to wear.Corey: For me, what I saw on the—it was in the run-up to re:Invent, but the big CDK sized announcement was the fact that the new version of Amplify now is much closer tied to the CDK than it was in previous incarnations, which is great. It sort of solves the problem, how do I build a thing through a variety of different tools? Great, and how do I manage that thing programmatically? It seems if, according to what it says on the tin, that it narrows that gap. Of course, here in reality, I haven't had time to pick anything like that up, and I won't for months, just because so much comes out all at the same time. What happened in the CDK world? What did I miss? What's exciting?Matthew: Well, you know, the CDK world has been, I've said, fairly mature for a while now. You know, fundamentally the way the CDK works and the functionality within it hasn't changed drastically. Even when 2.0 came out a couple of years ago, there wasn't a drastic fundamental change in the way that the API worked. Really, the efforts that we've been seeing for the last year or so, and especially the last few months, is trying to button up some functionality, hit some of those edge cases have been rough for some users, and ultimately just continue to fill out things like L2 constructs and maybe try to build out some L3s.I think what they're doing with Amplify is a good sign that they are trying to, sort of, reach across the aisle and work with other frameworks and work with other systems within AWS to make the experience better, shows their commitment to the CDK of making it really the first class citizen for doing IaC work in AWS.Corey: I think that that is a—that's a long road, and it's also a lot of work under the hood that's not easily appreciated. You've remarked at one point that my talk at the CDK Community Day was illuminating, if nothing else, if for no other reason than I dressed up as a legitimate actual cultist and a robe to give the talk—Matthew: Yeah. Loved it.Corey: Because I have deep-seated emotional problems. But it was fun. It talked a bit about my journey with it, where originally I viewed it as, more or less, this thing that was not for me. And a large part of that because I come from a world of sysadmin ops types, where, “I don't really know how to code,” was sort of my approach to this. Because I was reaff—I had that reaffirmed every time I talked to a developer. Like, “You call this a bash script? It's terrible.” And sure, but it worked, and it tied into a different knowledge set.Then, when I encountered the CDK for the first time, I tried to use it in Python, which at the time was not really well-supported and led to unfortunate outcomes—I do not know if that's still the case—what got me into it, in seriousness, was when I tried it a few months later with TypeScript and that started to work a little bit more clearly, with the caveat that I did not know JavaScript, I did not know TypeScript, I had to learn it as I went in service to the CDK. And it works really well insofar as it scratched an itch that I had. There's a whole class of problems that I don't have to deal with, which include getting someone who isn't me involved in some of that codebase, or working in environments where you have either a monorepo or a crap ton of tiny repos scattered everywhere and collaborating with other people. I cannot speak authoritatively to any of that. I will say it's incredibly annoying when I'm trying to update something written in the CDK, and then I have touched it in a year-and-a-half, and the first thing I have to do is upgrade a whole a bunch of dependencies, clear half a day just to get the warnings to clear before I can go ahead and deploy the things, let alone implement the tiny change I'm logging into the thing to fix.Matthew: Oh, yeah, yes. Yeah, the dependency updates are probably one of the most infuriating things about any Node.js system, and I don't think that I've ever run across any application project framework, anything in which doing dependency upgrades wasn't a nightmare. And I think it's because the Node.js community, more so than I've seen any other, doesn't care about semantic versioning. And unfortunately, the CDK doesn't technically care about semantic versioning, either, which makes it very tricky to do upgrades properly.Corey: There also seems to be the additional problem layered on top, which is all of the various documentation sources that I stumble upon, the official documentation, not terrific at giving real-world use case. It feels like it's trying to read the dictionary to learn how English works, not really its purpose. So, I find a bunch of blog posts, and all of them tend to approach this ecosystem slightly differently. One talks about using NPM. Another talks about Yarn.If you're doing anything that involves a web app, as seems to be increasingly common, some will say, “Oh, use WEBrick,” others will recommend using Vite. There's the whole JavaScript framework wars, and the only unifying best practice seems to be, “Oh, there's another way to do it that you should be using instead of the way you currently are on.” And if you listen to that, you wind up in hell.Matthew: Oh, horribly so. Yeah, the split in the ecosystem between NPM and Yarn, I think, has been incredibly detrimental to the overall comfort level in Node.js development. You know, I was an NPM guy for many, many years, and then actually, the CDK got me more using Yarn, simply because Yarn handles cross-library dependency resolution a bit different from NPM. And I just ran into fewer errors and fewer problems if I use Yarn along the way.But NPM then came a long way since then. Now, there's also a PNPM, which is good if you're using monorepos. But then if you're going to be using monorepos, there's another 15 tools out there that you can use for those sorts of things. And ultimately, I think it's going to be what is the thing that causes you the least amount of problems when dealing with them. And every single dependency issue that I've ever run into when upgrading any project, whether it be a web application, a back-end API, or the CDK, it's always unique enough that there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to solving those problems.Corey: The most recent experience I had with the CDK—since you know, you're basically Mr. CDK at this point, whether you want to be or not, and this is what I do, instead of filing issues anywhere or asking for help, I drag people onto this show, and then basically assault them with my weird use cases—I'm in the process of building something out in the service of shitposting, because that is my nature, and I decided, oh, there's a new thing called the Dynamo table v2—Matthew: Yes.Corey: Which is great. I looked into it. The big difference is that it addresses it from the beginning as a global table, so you have optionality. Cool. Trying to migrate something that is existing from a Dynamo table to a Dynamo v2 table started throwing CloudFormation issues, so my answer was—this was pre-production—just tear down the stack and rebuild it. That feels like that would be a problem if this had been something that was actually full of data at this point.Matthew: There's a couple of ways that you could maybe go about it. Now, this is a very special case that you mentioned because you're talking about fundamentally changing the CloudFormation resource that you are creating, so of course, the CDK being an abstraction layer over top of CloudFormation and the Dynamo table v2 using the global table resource rather than just the table resource. If you had a case where you have to do that migration—and I've actually got a client right now who's very much looking to do that—the process would probably be to orphan the existing table so that you can retain the data and then using an import routine with CloudFormation to bring that in under the new resource. I haven't tried it yet—Corey: In this case, the table was empty, so it was easy enough to just destroy and then recreate, but it meant that I also had to tear down and recreate everything else in the stack as well, including CloudFront distributions, ACM certificates, so it took 20 minutes.Matthew: Yes. And that is one of the reasons why I often will stick any sort of stateful resource into their own stack so that if I have to go through an operation like this, I'm know that I'm not going to be modifying things that are very painful to drop and recreate, like, CloudFront distributions, which can take a half an hour or more to re-initialize.Corey: Yeah. So, that was fun. The problem got sorted out, but it was still a bit challenging. I feel like at some level, the CDK is hobbled by the fact that under the hood, it really just is just CloudFormation once all is said and done, and CloudFormation has never been the speediest thing. I didn't understand that until I started playing with Terraform and I saw how much more quickly it could provision things just by calling the service APIs directly. It sort of raises the question of what the hell the CloudFormation service is doing when it takes five times longer to do effectively the same thing.Matthew: Yeah, and the big thing that I appreciate about Terraform versus CloudFormation—speed being kind of the big win—is the fact that Terraform doesn't obfuscate or hide state from you. If you absolutely need to, you can go in and change that state that relates your Terraform definitions to the back-end resources. You can't do that with CloudFormation. So CloudFormation, did release few years ago, that import routine, and that was pretty good—not great, but pretty good; it's getting better all the time—whereas this was a complete and unneeded feature with Terraform because if it came down to the point where you already had a resource, and you just want to tie it to your IaC, you just edit a state file. And they've got their import routines and tie-in routines as well, but having that underlying state exposed was a big advantage, in my mind, to Terraform that I missed going to CloudFormation, and still to this day frustrates me that I can't do that underlying state change.Corey: It becomes painful and challenging, for better or worse.Matthew: Yep.Corey: But yeah, that was what I ran into. Things have improved, though. When I google various topics, I find that the v2 documentation comes up instead of the v1. That was maddening for a little while. I find that there are still things that annoy me, but they become less all the time, partially because I feel like I'm getting better at knowing how to search for them, and also because I think I'm becoming broken in the right ways that the CDK tends to expect.Matthew: Oh, like how?Corey: Oh, easy example here: I was recently trying to get something set up and running, and I don't know why this is the case, I don't know if it holds true and other programming languages, but I'm getting more used to the fact that there are two files in TypeScript-land that run a project. One is generally small and in a side directory that no one cares about, I think it's in a lib or the bin subdirectory. I don't remember which because I don't care. And then there are things you have to do within the other equivalent that basically reference each other. And I've gotten better at understanding that those aren't one file, for example. Though they seem to sure be a lot in all the demos, but it's not how the init process, when you're starting something new, spins up.Matthew: Yeah, this is the hell of TypeScript, the fact that Node.js, as a runtime, cannot process TypeScript files, so you always have to pass them through a compiler. This is actually one of the things that I like about using Projen for all of my projects instead of using CDK init to start them is that those baseline configurations handle the TypeScript nature of the runtime—or I should say, the anti-TypeScript nature of the runtime a little bit better, and you run into fewer problems. You never have to worry about necessarily doing build routines or other things because they actually use the ts-node runtime to handle your CDK files instead of the node runtime. And I think that's a big benefit in terms of the developer experience. It just makes it so I generally never have to care about those JavaScript files that get compiled from TypeScript. In the, you know, two years or so I've been using Projen, I never have to worry about a build routine to turn that into JavaScript. And that makes the developer experience significantly better.Corey: Yeah, I still miss an awful lot of things that I feel like I should be understanding. I've never touched Projen, for example. It's on my backlog of things to look into.Matthew: Highly recommend it.Corey: Yeah, I also am still in that area of… my TypeScript knowledge has not yet gotten to a point where I see the value of it. It feels like I've spent far more time fighting with the arbitrary restrictions that are TypeScript than it has saved me from typing errors in anything that I've built. I believe it has to come back around at some point of familiarity with the language, but I'm not there yet.Matthew: Got you. So, Python developer before this?Corey: Ish. Mostly brute force and enthusiasm, but yeah, Python.Matthew: Python, and I think you said bash scripting and other things that have no inherent typing built into it.Corey: Right.Matthew: Yeah, that is a problem, I think… that I thankfully avoided. I was an application developer for many years. My background and my experience has always been around strongly typed languages, so when it came to adopting the CDK, everything felt very natural to me. But as I've worked with people over the years, both internally at Defiance as well as people in the community that don't have a background in that, I've been exposed to how problematic TypeScript as a language truly can be for someone who has never had this experience of, I've got this thing and it has a well-defined shape to it, and if I don't respect that, then I'm going to bang my head against to these weird errors that are hard to comprehend and hard to grok way more than it feels like I'm getting value from it.Corey: There's also a lack of understanding around how to structure projects, in my case, where all right, I have a front-end and I have a back-end. Is this all within the context of the CDK project? And this, of course, also presupposes that everything I'm doing is effectively greenfield, in which case, great, do I use the front-end wizard tutorial thing that I'm following, and how does that integrate when I'm using the CDK to deploy it somewhere, and so on and so forth. It's stuff that makes sense once you have angry and loud enough opinions, but I don't yet.Matthew: Yeah, so the key thing that I tell people about project structure—because it does often come up a lot—is that ultimately, the CDK itself doesn't really care how you structure things. So, how you structure, where you put certain files, how you organize them, is your personal preference. Now, there are some exceptions to that. When it comes to things like Lambda functions that you're building or Docker files, there are probably some better practices you can go through, but it's actually more dependent on those systems rather than the CDK directly itself. So I go through, in the Advanced CDK course, you know, my basic starting directory structure for everything, which is stacks, constructs, apps, and stages all go into their own specific directories.But then once those directories start growing—because I've added more stacks, more constructs, and things—once I get to around five to maybe seven files in a directory, then I look at them and go, “Okay, how can I group these together?” I create subdirectories, I move those files around. My development tool of choice, which is WebStorm—JetBrains's long-running tool—handles the moving of those files for me, so all of my imports, all of my references automatically get updated accordingly, which is really nice, and I can refactor things as much as I want to without too much of a problem. So, as a project grows over time, my directory structure can change to make sure that it is readable, well organized, and understandable, and it's never been too much of a problem.Corey: Yeah, it's one of those things that does take some getting used to. It helps, I think, having a mentor of sorts to take you under their wing and explain these things to you, but that's a hard thing to scale as well. So, in the absence of that we wind up defaulting to oh, whatever the most recent blog post we read is.Matthew: Yeah. Yeah, and I think one of the truest, I think, and truthful complaints I've heard about the CDK and why it can be fundamentally very difficult is that it has no guardrails. It is a general-purpose languages, and general purpose languages don't have guardrails. They don't want to be in the way of you building whatever you need to build.But when it comes to an Infrastructure as Code project, which is inherently very different from an API or a website or other, sort of, more typical programming projects, having guardrail—or not having guardrails is a bad thing, and it can really lead you down some bad paths. I remember working with a client this last year who had leveraged context instead of properties on classes to hand configuration value down through code, down through stacks and constructs and things like that. And it worked. It functionally got them what they needed, up until a point, and then all of sudden, they were like, “Well, now we want to do X with the CDK, and we simply cannot because we've now painted ourselves into a corner.” And that's the downside of not having these good guard rails.And I think that early, they needed to do this early on. When the CDK was initially released, and it got popular back around the 0.4, 0.5 timeframe—I think I picked it up right around 0.4, too—when it officially hit a 1.0 release, there should have been a better set of guidelines and best practices published. You can go to the documents and see them, and they have been published, but it really didn't go far enough to really explain how and why you had to take the steps to make sure you didn't screw yourself six months later.Corey: It's sort of those one-way doors you don't realize you're passing through when you first start building something. And I find, especially when you follow my development approach of more or less used to be copying and pasting for various places, now it's copying and pasting from one place which is Chat-Gippity-4, then—although I've seen increasingly GitHub's Copilot has been great at this and Code Whisperer, in my experience, has not yet been worth the energy it takes to really go diving into it. Your mileage may of course vary on that. But I found it was not making materially better or suggestions on CDK stuff then Copilot was.Matthew: Yeah, I haven't tried Code Whisperer outside of the shell. I've been using Copilot for the last year and absolutely adore it. I think it has completely changed the way that I felt about coding. I saw writing code for the last couple of years as being very tedious and very boring in terms of there weren't interesting problems to solve, and Copilot, as I've seen it, is autocomplete on steroids. So, it doesn't keep me from having to solve the interesting problems; it just keeps me from having to type out the boring solutions, and it's the thing that I love about it.Now, hopefully, Code Whisperer continues to get better over time. I'm hoping all of Amazon's GenAI products continue to get better over time and I can maybe ditch a subscription to Copilot, but for now, Copilot is still my thing. And it's producing good enough results for me. Thankfully because I've been working with it for four years now, I don't rely on it to answer my questions about how to use constructs. I go back to the docs for those. If I need to.Corey: It occurs to me that I can talk about this now because this episode will not air until after this has become generally available, but what's really spanked it from my perspective has been Google's Duet. And the key defining difference is, as I'm in one of these files—in many cases, I'm doing something with React these days due to an escalating series of weird choices—and—Matthew: My apologies, by the way. My condolences, I should say.Corey: Well, yeah. Well, things like Copilot Chat are great when they say, “Oh yeah, assuming that you're handling the state this way in your component, now…” What I love about Duet is it goes, and it actually checks, which is awesome. And it has contextual awareness of the entire project, not just the three lines that I'm talking about, or the file that I'm looking at this moment. It goes ahead and does the intelligent thing of looking at some of these things. It still has some problems where it's confidently wrong about things that really shouldn't be, but okay, early days.Matthew: Sure. Yeah, I'll need to check that out a little bit more because I still, to this day, despise working with React. It is still my framework of choice because the ecosystem is so good around it. And so, established that I know that whatever problem I have, I'll find 14 blogs, and maybe one of them is the answer that I want, versus any other framework where it still feels so very new and so very immature that I will probably beat my head more than I want to. Web development now is a hobby, not a job, so I don't want to bang my head against a hobby project.Corey: I tend to view, on some level, that these AIs coding assistants are good enough to get me almost anywhere I need to go, to the point where a beginner or enthusiastic amateur will be able to get sorted out. And for a lot of what I'm building, that's all I really need. I don't need this to be something that will withstand the rigors of production at a bank, for example. One challenge I have seen with all these things is there's a delay in something being released and their training data growing to understand those things. Very often it'll wind up giving me recommendations for—I forget the name of it, but there was a state manager in React that the first thing you saw when you installed it was, “This has been deprecated. This is the new replacement.” And if you explicitly ask about the replacement, it does the right thing, but it just cheerfully goes ahead and tells you to use ancient stuff or apply poor security practices or the rest.Matthew: Yeah, that's very scary to me, to be honest because I think these AI development tools—for me, it's revitalized my interest in doing development, but where I get really, really scared is where they become a dependency in writing the right code. And every time I ever use Copilot to fill out stuff, I'm always double-checking, and I'm always making sure that this is right or that is right. And what I worry about is those developers who are maybe still learning some things, or are having to write in-line SQL on to their back-end and let Copilot, or Code Whisperer, or whatever tool they pick fill this stuff out, and that answer is based on a solution that works for a 10,000 record database, but fails horribly on a 100 million record database. And now all of a sudden, and you've got this problem that is just festering in through a dev environment, in through a QA environment, and even maybe into a prod environment, and you don't find out that failure until six months later, when some database table runs past its magical limit and now all of sudden, you've got these queries that are failing, they're crashing databases, they're running into problems, and this developer that didn't really know what they built in the first place is now being asked, “Why doesn't your code work,” and they just sort of have to go, “Maybe ChatGPT can tell me why my code doesn't work.” And that's the scariest part of me to these things is that they're a little bit too good at answering difficult questions with a simple answer. There is no, “It depends,” with these answers, and there needs to be for a lot of what we do in complex systems that, for example, in the AWS world, we're expected to build complex systems, and ChatGPT and these other tools are bad at that.Corey: We're required to build complex systems, and, on some level, I would put that onus on Amazon in many respects. I mean, the challenge I keep smacking into is that they're building—they're giving you a bunch of components and expecting you to assemble them all yourself to achieve even relatively simple things. It increasingly feels like this is the direction that they want customers to go in because they're bad at moving up the stack and develop—delivering integrated solutions themselves.Matthew: Well, so I would wonder, would you consider a relatively simple system, then?Corey: Okay, one of the things I like to do is go out in the evenings, and sometimes with a friend, I'll have a few too many beers. And then I'll come up with an idea for I want to redirect this random domain that I want to buy to someone else's website. The end. Now, if you go with Namecheap, or GoDaddy, or one of these various things, you can set that up in their mobile app with a couple of clicks and a payment, and you're done. With AWS, you have a minimum of six different services you need to work with, many of which do not support anything on a mobile basis and don't talk to one another relatively well. I built a state machine out of step functions that will do a lot of it for me, but it's an example of having to touch so many different things just for a relatively straightforward solution space that is a common problem. And that's a small example, but you see it across the board.Matthew: Yeah, yeah. I was expecting you to come up with a little bit of a different answer for what a simple system is, for example, a website. Everyone likes to say, “Oh, a static website with just raw HTML. That's a simple”—Corey: No, that's hard as hell because the devil is in the details, and it slices you to ribbons whenever you go down that path.Matthew: Exactly.Corey: No, I'm talking things that a human being would do without needing to be an expert in getting that many different AWS services to talk to one another.Matthew: Yeah, and I agree that AWS traditionally is very bad at moving up that stack and getting those things to work. You had mentioned at the very top of this about Amplify. Amplify is a system that I have tried once or twice, and I generally think that, for the right use case, is an excellent system and I really like a lot of what it does.Corey: It is. I agree. Having gone down that, building up my scavenger hunt app that I'll be open-sourcing at some point next year.Matthew: Yeah. And it's fantastic, but it has a very steep cliff where you hit that point where all of a sudden, you go, “Okay, I added this, and I added this, and I added this, and now I want to add this one other thing, but to do it, now all of a sudden, I have to go through a tremendous amount of work.” It wasn't just the simple push button that the previous four steps were. Now, I have this one other thing that I need to do, and now it's a very difficult thing to incorporate into my system. And I'm having to learn all new stuff that I never had to care about before because Amplify made it way too easy.And I don't think this is necessarily an AWS problem. I think this is just a fundamentally difficult software problem to solve. Microsoft, I spent years and years in the Microsoft world, and this was my biggest complaint about Microsoft was that they made extremely difficult things, far too simple to solve. And then once those systems became either buggy, problematic, misconfigured, whatever you want to call it, once they stopped working for some reason, the people who were responsible for figuring those answers out didn't have the preceding knowledge because they didn't need it. And then all of a sudden, they go, “Well, I don't know how to solve this problem because I was told it was just this push-button thing.”So, Amplify is great, and I think it's fantastic, but it is a very, very difficult problem to solve. Amazon has proven to be very, very good at building the fundamentals, and I think that they function very well as a platform service, as a building blocks. But they give you the Lego pieces, and they expect you to build the very complex Batmobile. And they can maybe give you some custom pieces here and there, like the fenders, and the tires, and stuff like that, but that's not their bread and butter.Corey: Well, even starting with the CDK is a perfect example. Like, you can use the CDK init to create a new project from scratch, which is awesome. I love the fact that that exists, but it doesn't go far enough. It doesn't automatically create a repo you store the thing in that in turn hooks up to a CI/CD process that will wind up doing the build and deploy. Instead, it expects to do that all locally, which is a counter pattern. That's an anti-pattern. It'll lead you down the wrong path. And you always have to build these things from scratch yourself as you keep going. At least that's what it feels like.Matthew: Yeah, it is. And I think that here at Defiance Digital, our job as an MSP is to talk to the customer and figure out, but what are those very specific things you need? So, we do build new CDK repos all the time for our customers. But some of our customers want a trunk base system. Some of them want a branching or a development branch base system. Some of them have a very complex SDLC process within a PR stage of code changes versus a slightly less complex one after things have been merged into trunk.So, we fundamentally look at it like we're that bridge between the two, and in that case, AWS works great. In fact, all SaaS solutions are really nice because they give us those building blocks and then we provide value by figuring out which one of those we need to incorporate in for our clients. But every single one of our clients is very different. And we've only got, you know, less than a dozen right now. But you know, I've got project managers and directors always coming back to me and saying, “Well, how do we cookie-cutter this process?” And you can't do it. It's just very, very difficult.Not in a small-scale. Maybe when you're really big, and you're a company like AWS who has thousands, if not potentially millions of customers, you can find those patterns, but it is a very fundamentally difficult problem to solve, and we've seen multiple companies over the last two decades try to do these things and ultimately fail. So, I don't necessarily blame AWS for not having these things or not doing them well.Corey: Yes and no. I mean, GitHub delivers excellent experience for the user, start to finish. There's—Vercel does something very similar over in the front-end universe, too, where it is clearly possible, but it seems that designing user interfaces and integrating disparate things together is not an Amazon's DNA, which makes sense when you view the two-pizza teams assembling to build larger things. But man, is that a frustration.Matthew: Yeah. I really wonder if this two-pizza team mentality can ever work well for products that are bigger than just the fundamental concepts. I think Amplify is pretty good, but if you really want something that is this service that works for 80% of customers, you can't do it with five people. You can't do it with six. You need to have teams like what GitHub and what Vercel and other things, where teams are potentially dozens of people that really coordinate things and have a good project manager and product owner and understand the problem very well. And it's just very difficult with these very, very small teams to get that going.I don't know what the future of AWS looks like. It feels like a very Microsoft in the mid-2000s, which is, they're running off of their existing customers, they don't really have a need to innovate significantly because they have a lot of people locked in, they would be just fine for years on years on end with the products they have. So, there isn't a huge driver for doing it, not like, maybe, GCP or Azure really need to start to continue to innovate stronger in this space to pick up more customers. AWS doesn't have a problem getting customers.And if there isn't a significant change in the mentality, like what Microsoft saw at the end of the 2000s with getting rid of Ballmer, bringing in Satya and really changing the mentality inside the company, I don't see AWS breaking out from this anytime soon. But I think that's actually a good thing. I think AWS should stick to just building the fundamentals, and I think that they should rely on their partners and their third parties to bridge that gap. I think Jeremy Daly at Ampt and what they're building over there is a fantastic product.Corey: Yeah. The problem is that Amazon seems to be in denial about a lot of this, at least with what they're saying publicly.Matthew: Yeah, but what they say publicly and how they feel internally could be very, very different. I would say that, you know, we don't know what they're thinking internally. And that's fine. I don't necessarily need to. I think more specifically, we need to understand what their roadmap looks like and we need to understand, you know, what, are they going to change in the future to maybe fill in some of these gaps.I would say that the problem you said earlier about being able to do a simple website redirect, I don't think that's Amazon's desire to build those things. I think there should be a third-party that's built on top of AWS, and maybe even works directly within your AWS account as a marketplace product for doing that, but I don't think that's necessarily in the benefit of AWS to build that directly.Corey: We'll see. I'm very curious to see how this unfolds because a lot of customers want answers that require things that have to be assembled for them. I mean, honestly, a lot of the GenAI stuff is squarely in that category.Matthew: Agreed, but is this something where AWS needs to build it internally, and then we've got a product like App Composer, or Copilot, or things where they try, and then because they don't get enough traction, it just feels like they stall out and get stagnant? I mean, App Composer was a keynote product announcement during last year's re:Invent, and this year, we saw them introduce the ability to step function editing within it, and introduce the functionality into your IDE, VS Code directly. Both good things, but a year's worth of development effort to release those two features feels slow to me. The integration to VS Code should have been simple.Corey: Yeah. They are not the innovative company that would turn around and deliver something incredible three months after something had launched, “And here's a great new series of features around it.” It feels like the pace of innovation and face of delivery has massively slowed.Matthew: Yeah. And that's the scariest thing for me. And, you know, we saw this a little bit with a discussion recently in the cdk.dev server because if you take a look at what's been happening with the CDK application for the last six months and even almost a year now, it feels like the pace of changes within the codebase has slowed.There have been multiple releases over the course of the last year where the release at the end of the week—and they hit a pretty regular cadence of a release every week—that release at the end of the week fixes one bug or adds one small feature change to one construct in some library that maybe 10% of users are going to use. And that's troublesome. One of the main reasons why I ditched the Terraform and went hard on the CDK was that I looked at how many issues were open on the Terraform AWS provider, and how many missing features were, and how slow they were to incorporate those in, and said, “I can't invest another two years into this product if there isn't going to be that innovation.” And I wasn't in a place to do the development work myself—despite the fact that you can because it's open-source and providers are forkable—and the CDK is getting real close to that same spot right now. So, this weekend—and I know this is going to come out, you know, weeks later—but you know, the weekend of December 10th, they announced a change to the way that they were going to take contributions from the CDK community.And the long and short of it right now—and there's still some debate over exactly what they said—is, we're not going to accept brand-new L2 constructs from the community. Those have to be built internally by AWS only. That's a dr—step in the wrong direction. I understand why they're taking that approach. Contributions in the CDK have been very rough for the last four or five months because of the previous policies they put into place, but this is an open-source product. It's supposed to be an open-source product. It's also a very complex set of code because of all of the various AWS services that are being hit by it. This isn't just Amplify, which is hitting a couple of things here and there. This is potentially—Corey: It touches everything.Matthew: It touches everything.Corey: Yeah, I can see their perspective, but they've got to get way better at supporting things rapidly if they want to play that game.Matthew: And they can't do that internally with AWS, not with a two-pizza team.Corey: No. And there's an increasing philosophy I'm hearing from teams of, “Well, my service supports it. Other stuff, that's not my area of responsibility.” The wisdom that I've seen that really encapsulates this is written on Colm MacCárthaigh's old laptop in 2019: “AWS is the product.” That's the truth. It's not about the individual components; it's about the whole, collectively.Matthew: Right. And so, if we're not getting these L2 constructs and these things being built out for all of the services that CloudFormation hits, then the product feels stalled, there isn't a good initiative for users to continue trying to adopt it because over time, users are just going to hit more and more services in AWS, not fewer as they use the products. That's what AWS wants. They want people to be using VPC Lattice and all the GenAI stuff, and Glue, and SageMaker, and all these things, but if you don't have those L2 constructs, then there's no advantage of the CDK over top of just raw CloudFormation. So, the step in the right direction, in my opinion, would have been to make it easier and better for outside contributions to get into CDK, and they went the opposite way, and that's scary.Now, they basically said, go build these on your own, go publish them on the Construct Hub, and if they're good, we'll incorporate them in. But they also didn't define what good was, and what makes a good API. API development is very difficult. How do you build a construct that's going to hit 80% of use cases and still give you an out for those other 20 you missed? That's fundamentally hard.Corey: It is. And I don't know if there are good answers, yet. Maybe they're going in the right direction, maybe they're not.Matthew: Time will tell. My hope is that I can try to do some videos here after the new year to try to maybe make this a better experience for people. What does good API design look like? What is it like to implement these things well so they can be incorporated in? There has been a lot of pushback already, just after the first couple of days, from some very vocal users within the CDK community saying, “This is bad. This is fundamentally bad stuff.”Even from big fanboys like myself, who have supported the CDK, who co-authored the CDK Book, and they said, “This is not good.” So, we'll see what happens. Maybe they change direction after a couple of days. Maybe this is— turns out to be a great way to do it. Only time will really tell at this point.Corey: Awesome. And where can people go to find out more as you continue your exploration in this space and find out what you're up to in general?Matthew: So, I do have a Twitter account at@mattbonig on Twitter, however, I am probably going to be doing less and less over there. Engagement and the community as a whole over there has been problematic for a while, and I'll probably be doing more on LinkedIn, so you can find me there. Just search for Matthew Bonig. It's a very unique name.I've also got a website, matthewbonig.com, and from there, you can see blog articles, and a link to my Advanced CDK course, which I'm going to continue adding sessions to over the course of the next few months. I've got one coming out shortly about the deadly embrace and how you can work through that problem with the deadly embrace and hopefully not be so scared about multi-stack applications.Corey: I look forward to that because Lord knows, I'm running into that one myself increasingly frequently.Matthew: Well, good. I will hopefully be able to get this video out and solve all of your problems very easily.Corey: Awesome. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me. I appreciate it.Matthew: Thank you for having me. I really appreciate it.Corey: Matthew Bonig, Chief Cloud Architect at Defiance Digital, AWS Dev Tools Hero, and oh so much more. I'm Cloud Economist Corey Quinn, and this is Screaming in the Cloud. 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How can using icebreakers, like tongue twisters, set a more comfortable and engaging tone for a public speaking event or meeting? Why is structure so important in communication, and how can the three-part structure improve the clarity and impact of our responses? Welcome back to another engaging episode of Better Call Daddy, the show where conversations make you stop, reflect, and maybe even jot down some notes. Reena Friedman Watts, joined by her father, her hero, and number one fan, Wayne Friedman, dives into the intricacies of impactful communication in season four. Today, we're thrilled to have Matt Abrahams, a seasoned communication expert, join us to unravel the art of breaking the ice and the essentials of speaking with confidence, especially when public speaking jitters come knocking. From the profound lessons of Phil Zimbardo's Stanford Prison experiment to the lightheartedness of improv, Matt shares insights on how to be present, responsive, and creative in the moment. Whether it's cutting down our words for sharp communication with teenagers or structuring our thoughts effectively in the workplace, Matt has got actionable strategies for you. We also explore the balancing act of communication – its power to persuade as well as manipulate – and the importance of teaching ourselves to navigate these waters. Matt's wisdom doesn't just come from his extensive teaching and podcasting experience, but also from the joy and humility he's learned from his own children. In this episode, we're not just discussing tactics to communicate but the life experiences that inform them. We're striking at the heart of meaningful interactions, all underlined by the critical role of active listening and the beauty of embracing silence in conversation. So, get ready to be inspired to express yourself truthfully and thoughtfully, whether through podcasting, writing, or simply sharing a moment with a friend. Don't forget to engage with us, because as Matt reminds us, everyone has something worth sharing. So listen closely, and join our journey through the nuances of connection in yet another candid and transformative episode of "Better Call Daddy." Now, let's dial in! Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB's Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world. Outside of the classroom, Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows as well as Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations. He also consults for the United Nations' Secretary General's Strategic Planning and Communication Office. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. His new book Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously, such as navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others. His previous book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped thousands of people manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically. 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https://youtu.be/wShIu0oE4f0 On this episode of Destination Linux (354), Frank Karlitschek of Nextcloud joins us for an interview at the Ubuntu Summit to discuss Nextcloud, the importance of self-hosting, Open Source, KDE, and more. Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/54523a08-33cf-4117-8fab-cc1196c352db.mp3) Special Guest: Frank Karlitschek Link: https://nextcloud.com Supported by: Namecheap = https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit Hosted by: Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com Want to Support the Show? Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store Chapters: 00:00 Destination Linux 354 Intro 00:26 Community Feedback 04:20 NAMECHEAP - [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap) ] 05:18 Interview Frank Karlitschek from Nextcloud 30:47 LINBIT - [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/linbit) ] 32:05 Gaming: Cosmic Carnage Prologue - [ link (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2704660/Cosmic_Carnage_Prologue/) ] 35:44 Software Spotlight: Impression - [ link (https://flathub.org/apps/io.gitlab.adhami3310.Impression) ] 37:04 Tips and Tricks: Community Feedback 40:31 Events 42:04 Outro Tip of the Week apropos -s 1 “” | shuf -n 1 Full Message: "Hello everyone! love the show. Been a Linux user for a little bit now and I get lots of tips and tricks from you guys. I wanted to share a trick I recently started using to learn commands/tools/stuff. There are so many commands and functions that I would feel overwhelmed learning about them. I came across the apropos command using the -s 1 “” when using that options you will see tons of output and their definitions. This is where your anxiety starts. BUT if you pipe that into the shuf command followed by -n 1 it will output one random command with the brief definition. The full command would be apropos -s 1 “” | shuf -n 1 I then put this in my bashrc start up so when I log into the system it will output one of those random commands. I will then take that one output and make it my mission to know everything I can about it by the end of the day. (if its something I already know, I will run the command until I see something new) Hope someone finds this helpful. Keep marching!"

Ezra Max, a firm believer in the interconnectedness of life events, believes that nothing happens by chance. This outlook shapes his engagement with the world, particularly in his discussions, which often revolve around impactful subjects such as parenting and significant global issues. Recently, amid hostilities erupting in Israel, Ezra has found himself in a dialogue that extends beyond his initial expectations. With a personal connection to the unfolding crisis, his experience is a stark reminder of the rise of anti-Semitism not just in Israel, but across the United States and the world. Ezra's voice is an important one in the current times, as he seeks to navigate through the complex web of contemporary global challenges, influenced by his deep-seated beliefs and the immediate issues that affect communities close to his heart.   Connect with Ezra ezramax.com/connecting ezramax.com/blog/managing-fear-and-overwhelm Meet Rabbi Ezra Max: Visionary, Speaker, Executive Coach and Facilitator. He is the go-to specialist for crisis situations and strategically solves problems by focusing on solutions. Ezra is a trusted confidant and sounding board to authentic leaders. He has a kaleidoscope of management experience in healthcare, technology, emergency services, real estate, and community activism facilitating transformational change.  Rabbi Max has the knowledge, experience, language and intuition to connect deeply with those he serves, whether it's a virtual workshop, a coaching session or from the stage. He has lectured and facilitated internationally on issues of communication, goal setting, stress/trauma resilience, sales, parenting, psychological safety, and classroom management. His approach honors the client's abilities and leverages them toward building more confidence, resilience and success. Clients become calmer, clearer and focused on what they want and how to get it. They experience feeling balanced, confident, successful and on-purpose. They communicate more effectively, stress less and earn more. Rabbi Max is an advisor to multiple 501c3's and is 411/ 911 for his extensive network. He aspires to make the world a better place by “coaching leaders who develop leaders”. Ezra lives in NY with his wife and 5 "growing up fast" young adults.   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.   

https://youtu.be/zDzkAs0V81U On this episode of Destination Linux (353), Mark Shuttleworth joins us for an interview at the Ubuntu Summit to discuss Ubuntu, Ubuntu Summit, AI, the importance of open-source contributions and the positive impact it can have on industries. Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/cba1bbb7-64b7-4eed-99fc-1accb3939e7b.mp3) Special Guests: Mark Shuttleworth Link: https://ubuntu.com Supported by: Namecheap = https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit Hosted by: Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com Want to Support the Show? Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store Chapters: 00:00 Destination Linux 353 Intro 00:49 Community Feedback 07:47 NAMECHEAP - [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap) ] 08:46 Interview: Mark Shuttleworth 27:40 LINBIT - [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/linbit) ] 28:58 Interview: Mark Shuttleworth Cont. 43:52 Gaming: MrBid an AI Generated game 45:33 Software Spotlight: Exercise Timer 47:34 Tips and Tricks: Alternativeto 49:13 Events 50:17 Outro

Featured on Today, Oprah, Jerry Springer, Inside Edition, Maury, Guinness World Records, and more today's guest is Big Baby Zach Strenkert. Zach's life was one tinged with the sense of being an exhibition. From a young age, he felt the gaze of others upon him as he entered classrooms, his presence prompting teachers to invite him, often publicly, to share his experiences or insights as if he were a guest speaker rather than just another student. This constant spotlight, rather than stirring pride, evoked for Zach a comparison to a circus act—a showcase not of his choosing, but of a role thrust upon him. Ironically, Zach eventually adopted this role, accepting the attention as part of his identity. The reactions of those around him shaped his earlier years, leaving him with a complex understanding of acceptance and the price that sometimes comes with it. Now, with a reflective tone, Zach acknowledges this unique upbringing with a candidness that perhaps masks the weight of the perpetual display he felt as a child. Welcome back to another riveting episode of Better Call Daddy, the place where heart, enthusiasm, and transformative journeys merge into captivating tales of personal growth. Today, we're diving into the remarkable story of our guest, Zach—a man who has transformed from an esports enthusiast to a fitness guru and who now contemplates a life filled with travel and service as a social worker. Zach's journey is a testament to the power of dedication and a no-excuses mindset, pushing through struggles with extreme thinking, impulse control issues, and chronic back pain. Despite facing these obstacles, Zach has sculpted his life with the weight of his own expectations, literally running with a weighted backpack to test his body's strength. His life is a mosaic of various passions, from the adrenaline of gaming to the perseverance in fitness, and perhaps, a future chapter that captures the essence of travel and social work. In this episode we explore the dichotomies of Zach's life, from a severe health issue that once sidelined him to his inspiring weight loss journey, losing over 250 pounds, and the balance between pushing oneself and seeking well-being. Zach shares the richness of valuing experiences over material wealth and helping others as the bedrock of a fulfilled life. We'll unravel the threads of Zach's life, including his newfound passion for writing, his past obsessions with fame, and his heartfelt desire to be recognized for his authentic self, without labels or pretense. From heartfelt moments with media giants to encounters with celebs like Metallica, Zach's narrative is peppered with insights into overcoming fears, embracing life's offerings, and upholding the values of equality and respect. So tighten your seatbelts for this emotional, funny, and transformative ride with Zach as he opens up about his life, his lessons, and the fuel that keeps his fire burning. Prepare to be inspired as we delve into an episode that truly embodies what it means to 'Better Call Daddy.' Stay tuned! Connect with Zach  https://twitter.com/GiantOpana https://www.facebook.com/zachary.strenkert If you liked this episode check out my episode with Jerry Springer  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/210-getting-lucky-with-jerry-springer-20-years-later/id1525296416?i=1000553215612 Another Jerry Springer reunion with a guest Cher Holt https://youtu.be/vXI1dIU4wPQ?si=mp8RcqEb0K1BbYJy Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. 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On this episode of Destination Linux (352), we have another awesome interview lined up for you. Michael sits down with Randy Packer, from DreamWorks, to talk about their open-source projects. Let's get this show on the road toward Destination Linux! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/12baac3a-64c2-4434-a75e-ea4ab2cb7cd3.mp3) Special Guests: Randy Packer Link: https://openmoonray.org/ Supported By: Namecheap = https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit Hosted by: Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com Want to Support the Show? Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store Chapters: 0:00:00 Destination Linux 352 Intro 0:00:29 Community Feedback 0:09:46 NAMECHEAP [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap) ] 0:10:45 Interview with DreamWorks from the Ubuntu Summit 0:45:39 LINBIT [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/linbit) ] 0:46:57 Gaming: Printersim [ link (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1665200/Printersim/) ] 0:51:53 Software Spotlight: Coppwr [ link (https://github.com/dimtpap/coppwr) ] 0:55:17 Tips and Tricks: Gift Giving 1:01:00 Events 1:02:25 Close

Today, our hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Big Daddy Wayne Friedman are joined by a very special father-son duo, David and Colton Chorpenning, who take us deep into the world of intentional parenting and the power of breaking generational traumas. Prepare for a heartwarming journey as David shares the transformative impacts of therapy on his parenting style and Colton reflects on the unconditional love he's received, mirroring the gratitude for the cycles his father has worked hard to break. In an engaging conversation sprinkled with wisdom, we explore the profound influence of intention in our daily lives and how we can craft our destinies with thoughtful action. Our guests remind us to hold our lofty expectations lightly and stay adaptable to life's ever-changing nature. Hold onto your hearts as we dive into stories of adventures and compassion—from managing rival dog gangs in the streets of New Delhi to the life lessons learned under the prestigious roof of Google. Discover how intentionality is not just a buzzword but a lifestyle that has led our guests to financial independence, meaningful relationships, and nourishing plant-based living for their family. We also unravel the tender threads connecting parenting and partnership, pondering if being a parent truly is the enriching experience it's made out to be or if it's viewed by some as a sacrifice. Our guests' personal stories illuminate the sheer joy and intention they have brought into their roles as parents, partners, and creators. Plus, don't miss out on the exciting discussion about their new book "What the F is Next," where you can get your hands on it, and the intentions that power our host family. So, listeners, as we invite you to lean in and listen to today's episode, we ask you: What are your intentions for your life and loved ones, and how are you turning them into action? It's time to dial in with your heart and mind open—let's call up some wisdom with Better Call Daddy. David and Colton Chorpenning are a remarkable duo of father-son authors whose literary works have captivated readers with their unique blend of storytelling, wisdom, and heartfelt emotion.  David Chorpenning, a seasoned writer with a wealth of experience, has been honing his craft for several decades. He was captivated by the power of intention with simple skills that can give you a truly fulfilled, positive life. With an insatiable curiosity, he embarked on a lifelong journey of exploration and discovery, channeling his experiences into his writing. David's works reflect his diverse interests and extensive knowledge.  Colton Chorpenning, following in his father's footsteps, emerged as a talented writer in his own right. Inspired by his father's passion, he began penning his own stories early, honing his skills and finding his unique voice. As a result, Colton's writing exhibits a fresh perspective and youthful energy. With a keen eye for detail and a gift for capturing authentic human experiences, he infuses his narratives with a sense of immediacy and relatability.  David and Colton's collaborative efforts have resulted in their book, What The F*ck Is Next?, seamlessly blending their distinct styles and perspectives. Their collaboration is a testament to the power of shared creativity and the strength of their bond as father and son. Their book explores many themes, from love and loss to resilience and the search for meaning. Each page is infused with their passion for storytelling, leaving readers eagerly turning to the next page. Beyond their literary pursuits, David and Colton Chorpenning advocate for the outdoors and a life of adventure. They actively seek time in the mountains, channeling some of their favorite hobbies in mother nature. Their commitment to fostering a love for experience in yourself is a testament to their belief in the power of exploring.  The end of the year is a great time to check-in on one's life over this past year and think about how they would like their life to be different regarding things like: health, relationships, work, travel, finances or other things.    Our book, What the F is next has a simple and straightforward process that walks people through the steps to do that.   Thru 1/15/24, your listeners can purchase our book What the F is next and sign up for our 30-day What's Next course, that costs $225, for no additional cost.   The first step for your listeners is to go to our website: TheFisnext.com and leave their email address. We'll contact them about how to start the course.   On our website is a link to buy a paperback copy of, What the F is Next on Amazon. The book is required to be able to do What's Next Course.   Links:  https://www.thefisnext.com/ https://kitcaster.com/colton-chorpenning/ https://kitcaster.com/david-chorpenning/    Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? 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https://youtu.be/CLEMiM0L2Jk On this episode of Destination Linux (351), we have an awesome interview lined up for you. We are being joined by 2 members of the OpenPrinting project to talk about their work making Printing on Linux so easy and just works. Lets get this show on the road toward Destination Linux! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/6b84cd4b-6e84-4e66-bb53-43916e730c83.mp3) Special Guests: Till Kamppeter Michael Sweet Link: https://openprinting.github.io/ Supported by: Namecheap = https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit Hosted by: Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com Want to Support the Show? Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store Chapters: 00:00:00 Destination Linux 351 Intro 00:00:38 Community Feedback 00:07:46 NAMECHEAP - [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap) ] 00:08:44 OpenPrinting Interview 00:09:03 What was your first experience with open source software? 00:24:38 What is the OpenPrinting organization and what services do they provide to the community? 00:38:53 Till, can you tell us about your work on Linux Mandrake? 00:45:02 LINBIT - [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/linbit) ] 00:46:20 What are some of the biggest challenges getting drivers to work on Linux? 00:53:10 How has Apple made AirPrint so good? 01:02:19 If you were in the market for a new printer, what brand would you be looking at? 01:08:32 What do you think the future holds for printing as a whole? 01:16:59 What kind of contributions would you ask for and how can they get in touch? 01:21:03 Did Apple make CUPS? 01:28:26 Lightning Round 01:31:25 Outro

Today's episode features a remarkable guest, Tamara Miller Davis, who embodies the fusion of service, technology, and creativity. Hailing from a quaint town in rural Michigan, Tamara's upbringing without cell phones and modern tech painted a childhood rich with natural connection and simpler times. Now as a mother, veteran, indie author, and an advocate for intentional living, she shares a fascinating journey from joining the Coast Guard at 18 to becoming the accomplished writer of "Despite the Buzz." Delving into her multimedia novel, we explore how technology shapes our lives, behaviors, and relationships across generations. Tamara gets personal, discussing her road trips back to Michigan, her powerful dedication to service, and how her love for the Coast Guard has interwoven with her family values and creativity. Her insights into the importance of writing as a therapeutic outlet, setting technology boundaries for her children, and her passion for cultivating their artistic and musical talents, provide a rich dialogue that's both enlightening and heartening. As we traverse through memories, mentorship, and the undying spirit of community, Tamara stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and its pivotal role in our lives. So tune in for an inspiring conversation about legacy, service, the dance of life, and the wonder that lies "Despite the Buzz." Get ready for a dose of wisdom, wit, and wonder with Tamara Miller Davis on this episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Tamara Miller Davis is an author, fire wife, mother, substitute teacher, parent club volunteer, and U.S. Coast Guard veteran. Tamara grew up in Michigan and resides in California. Once upon a time, she performed on stage via USA Today's Storytellers Project. Tamara is a member of the Writers and Publishers Network, Women's National Book Association, and Ventura County Mom Collective. Her realistic novel, Despite the Buzz, won awards for contemporary romance and literary fiction at thebookfest.com.  Connect with Tamara Website: https://www.despitethebuzz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/despitethebuzz (professional) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tami.davis.169 (personal, for tagging purposes) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamaramillerdavis Instagram: #despitethebuzz Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58341719-despite-the-buzz LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-davis-094499238 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/tamara-miller-davis_2021 Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.         

https://youtu.be/kTNwaQNt2gI On this episode of Destination Linux (350), we're going to share our favorite tech of 2023, all the gear that gave us geek chills this year. This episode can also be used as a gift giving guide . . . hint hint We're also going to cover EFF's proposal for comprehensive privacy laws . . . does it go too far or not far enough. Plus, we have our tips, tricks and software picks for you. Lets get this show on the road toward Destination Linux! Download as MP3 (https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32f28071-0b08-4ea1-afcc-37af75bd83d6/31769dfd-0549-4eab-bfef-c90e89809c1c.mp3) Supported by: Namecheap = https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap LINBIT = https://destinationlinux.net/linbit Hosted by: Michael Tunnell = https://michaeltunnell.com Ryan (DasGeek) = https://dasgeekcommunity.com Jill Bryant = https://jilllinuxgirl.com Want to Support the Show? Become a Patron = https://tuxdigital.com/membership Store = https://tuxdigital.com/store Ryan's Geek Gift Buying Guide = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHVdZRmJ7hI Chapters: 00:00:00 Destination Linux 350 Intro 00:00:50 Community Feedback 00:06:08 NAMECHEAP - [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/namecheap) ] 00:07:07 DL's Gift Giving Guide - [ links below ] 00:37:15 LINBIT - [ link (https://destinationlinux.net/linbit) ] 00:38:34 EFF Proposes Privacy Laws - [ link (https://www.eff.org/wp/privacy-first-better-way-address-online-harms) ] 00:56:56 Gaming: Striving for Light - [ link (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2286450/Striving_for_Light_Survival/) ] 01:00:55 Software Spotlight: Denaro - [ link (https://flathub.org/apps/org.nickvision.money) ] 01:03:02 Tips and Tricks: Holiday Decoration in Linux - [ links below ] 01:05:59 Events 01:08:11 Outro Gift Guide Links: Garmin Venu = https://amzn.to/3R5dABN Intel ARC A770 GPU = https://amzn.to/3RhD9zM Raspberry Pi 5 = https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-5/ Framework Laptop = https://frame.work/ Pixel Buds Pro = https://store.google.com/us/product/pixelbudspro Fairphone with /e/OS = https://destinationlinux.net/murena Mechanincal Keyboards = https://amzn.to/41eUNsx Tip of the Week Christmas Tree in Bash in the Terminal = https://github.com/sergiolepore/ChristBASHTree snow in terminal = https://github.com/sontek/snowmachine GNOME Extensions that make snow flurries on your desktop https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/3912/snow/ https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1547/let-it-snow/

Did you want to explore and be free before marriage?  Did your parents expect you to get married?  Before penning a best-selling book chronicling the experiences of his Holocaust survivor parents from Lithuania, Michael Ruskin led a diverse life rooted in swing and country music. Now, his primary focus is on his book and its legacy. Today's episode is a spiritual journey through faith, family, and the forging of a personal identity in the face of adversity. Hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman are joined by the inspiring Michael Ruskin to discuss the somber history of the Holocaust and the nuances of Jewish life and spirituality. Michael takes us on an emotional ride, reflecting on his personal struggles with his Jewish heritage, his relationship with his mother, and his deep connection with his faith. His story is one of contrast—between the smothering love of his family and his own quest for love and freedom, between the darkness of the Holocaust and the light of the human spirit. In today's episode, Michael shares insights from his own life experience—washing dishes for Passover, engaging in self-reflection, and embracing an active lifestyle. His candid storytelling resonates with a universal longing for authenticity and a better understanding of our spiritual existence, including beliefs in reincarnation and astrology. Michael's legacy is vital not just for him but for the Jewish community, as we learn about his book "The Vow, A Love Story and The Holocaust" and his lifetimestories.net project. This episode is rich with history, from the tragedies of World War II to the incredible story of his parents—survivors of concentration camps and death marches—whose profound love and faith bore witness to unspeakable horrors. So join us as we explore the strength derived from ancestry, the complexities of identity, and the undeniable power of storytelling with Michael Ruskin. This is an episode you won't want to miss, and it's all right here on Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Michael Ruskin (born Meyer Ruksen), was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in the beautiful city of Perth Amboy, New Jersey (central New Jersey).  He is the youngest son of David and Dora Ruskin and the younger brother of the late Allen Ruskin.  A graduate from Kent State University in Ohio, he received a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology.  Michael spent most of his 40-year career in corporate Human Resources and private consulting.  Mr. Ruskin, now retired, lives a very active lifestyle which includes traveling, tennis, dancing, hiking.  He is a student of spirituality, world history, and an avid researcher.   He has one niece and enjoys spending time with friends and making new ones. Michael is the last surviving member of his immediate family.  The Vow: A Love Story and the Holocaust is Mr. Ruskin's first book, but not his last.   He currently resides in Roswell, Georgia. Connect with Michael https://www.facebook.com/rusk7777 Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.   

Life can change in a flash, focus on what gives you meaning!  We are all producers of our own story. Jonathan Bogner went from selling Hollywood films to a heart transplant, a man whose resilience and reinvention offer powerful lessons on embracing life's fragility. Jonathan's journey will take us from the bustling floor of his pre-to-post-production office, housing a team of 30, through a heart-wrenching battle with English and intonation after a stroke, to the heights of E television, where he and his son's show idea comes to life, revealing years of reality show success. In a tale that seems scripted for the silver screen, Jonathan shares his life-altering experience of heart failure, the rush to the hospital with pulmonary edema, and the miraculous gift of a heart transplant, complete with its complex emotional and physical aftermath. Dealing with a donor's preexisting condition, significant weight loss, and muscle atrophy, he is supported by his wife, who transitions from a legal career to becoming his full-time caregiver. Amidst these personal trials, Jonathan's perspective on life takes a profound turn. He meditates on the daily impact of living with a new heart and the importance of mentorship and imparting wisdom to future generations. He emphasizes the power of support, the significance of a loving upbringing, and the essential nature of building a global community of kindness, even in a world that's often in turmoil. As Jonathan recounts the heartwarming stories from his Hollywood career, finding emotional fulfillment in family and sports movies, and producing a deeply affecting show about addicts and animals, we hear echoes of the show's theme - love, family, and meaningful living. We'll examine the delicate balance between work and home life, the categorization of friendships, and the ongoing personal evolution one must undertake. Crucial to his story is the maintenance of health through regular exercise, the avoidance of substance abuse, and cherishing each moment of life itself. Jonathan also shares his future aspirations, such as his desire to positively shape his community by eyeing a park commissioner role. So, grab your headphones and prepare to be inspired by Jonathan's wit, wisdom, and undying positivity. It's time to discover how the power of a good family, strong friendships, and a tenacious spirit can redefine the fabric of life. Let's find out what happens when life calls—and you better call daddy! Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout. 

Marc Mero is the former WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Champ and the former WCW World Television Champ.  He is the founder of Champion of Choices.  Marc has spoken to thousands and thousands of young people about making the right choices. His YouTube videos have garnered millions of views.  He's known as the #1 school presenter! Welcome to another riveting episode of Better Call Daddy. I'm your host, Reena Friedman Watts, joined by my dad, Big Daddy Wayne Friedman, and our guest today, Marc Mero; America's top school presenter and a distinguished wrestling champion. From lying on the canvas in the wrestling ring to walking on water in the field of changing lives, Marc knows the importance of dreaming big and not settling for low goals. Marc Mero is an American former amateur boxer and professional wrestler, as well as a motivational speaker. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation under his real name and with World Championship Wrestling and NWA Total Nonstop Action under the ring name Johnny B. Badd. In this episode, Marc takes us through his own life, opening his childhood diary of dreams, talking about the importance of writing down dreams and goals sharing the magic of a post-it note, and revealing just how life's adversities become lessons and the struggle to find love after crossing into the 6th decade of life.  We also discuss a single viral video's powerful impact, from transforming lives to generating revenue. Drawing deeply emotive pictures of loss and growth, he shares his childhood experiences dealing with his parent's divorce and the profound impact it had on his life. Stay tuned for a mix of agony, hope, and laughter as Marc shares some unpredictable stories from his presentations in schools and wrestling rings. Whether you're a wrestling fan, a dreamer, or keen to know the secrets of becoming a viral sensation, this episode is for you. So buckle up, prepare to laugh, cry, and be inspired as we dive into the extraordinary life of Marc Mero.   Marc Mero's book How to Be the Happiest Person on the Planet https://a.co/d/7OcX45L This Simple Message That Brought This Middle School Class To Tears https://youtu.be/WI0Twlt1aek?si=JAWJapNUIDrX_iKe   Thank you Chris Whaley for the intro Check out Chris' episode too The Masked Saint, A Saint In My Book. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-call-daddy/id1525296416?i=1000550111090   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.   

How can we encourage more productive and respectful dialogue in today's polarized society? How can we ensure that media outlets present fair and impartial reporting? Today's brilliant guest Batya Ungar-Sargon opinion editor for Newsweek emphasizes the importance of discussing different points of view and having open-minded conversations. From the urgent need to make better choices to the pursuit of global unity, Batya shares her unique perspectives on how we can navigate a world plagued by extreme hatred and destruction. We explore the power of truth, the pitfalls of radicalism, and the importance of finding a middle ground in today's politically polarized landscape. As Batya opens up about her faith, her work in journalism, and her mission to amplify the voices of the unheard, we gain invaluable insights into the complexities of our society. So tune in as we uncover the hidden truths, challenge established narratives, and search for a way to build a brighter future. Welcome to Better Call Daddy – The Safe Space For Controversy. Batya Ungar- Sargon is an Opinion Editor for Newsweek, and author of "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy. Mentions in episode Chaz Volk of the The Bad Jew Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-jew/id1663356576 Batya on the Unspeakable Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-the-news-went-insane-batya-ungar-sargon-on-the/id1524832743?i=1000541909328   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout. 

Sal Greco did nothing wrong!   Do you think there is a double standard in how political associations are perceived and addressed? In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of law enforcement, politics, and the pursuit of truth. Our special guest, Sal Greco, a former NYPD officer, opens up about his experiences and the challenges he's faced with corruption. From his termination for his association with Roger Stone to his ongoing legal battle against the city, Sal shares his side of the story. As we explore issues of police proactivity, drunk driving cases, and the importance of standing up for what is right, join hosts Reena Friedman Watts and Wayne Friedman on this thought-provoking journey. Get ready to question the motives of lawyers, unravel the complexities of politics, and uncover the truth amidst a world filled with corruption and self-interest. We can't let people walk all over us!  Sal Greco is fighting for the little guy and it's not an easy job.  My dad says he's in his camp. Salvatore “Sal” Greco is a Former 14-year New York Police Department (NYPD) veteran and a  Sicilian-American.  Being a strict fitness enthusiast, food connoisseur, and cigar aficionado Sal is no stranger to the Good and Evil in our lives.  His origin story began with food industry work and a love for how it brought everyone together. Sal Greco experienced first-hand the plague of “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” affecting the public and the police.  A truly loyal friend, Sal grew up charismatic and a protector of others. SalGreco.com is the Official Site, and home for all things Salvatore Greco.  You'll find blog posts, podcasts, and interviews as he continues to explain his experiences good and bad. A unique blend of Politics, Policing, Food, and Cigars to bring Americans of all diverse backgrounds to share in the joys of overcoming obstacles, and celebrating the warrior spirit, virtues, and honor of perseverance. Join Sal and engage in conversations through your favorite social media networks such as Rumble, Truth Social, Twitter, and more. Will there be merchandise? Sal Greco is a patriot and will offer some outstanding and exclusive designs.  Salvatore will help you link-up with the best foods, cigars, news, from his unique perspective. Support Sal Greco and connect https://salgreco.com/ Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the ai tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.   

Lance Schuttler's story will touch your heart. From questioning the medical system to finding peace after his father's tragic death, he's on a mission to revolutionize the world of health and wellness. In today's episode, Lance Schuttler, the CEO and owner of Ascent Nutrition shares his personal journey and the inspiration behind his company's mission. We'll also dive into topics like mental wellness, the power of natural remedies, and the importance of questioning mainstream narratives. Ascent Nutrition offers pure, organic products that make a real difference. Their coffee, free from mold and mycotoxins, tastes amazing, and their Certificates of Analysis guarantee its quality. Plus, their algae oil omega-3 product is a game-changer for all ages. But it's not just about products.  Lance believes in a holistic approach to mental health, emphasizing nature's solutions and clean ingredients. And by partnering with doctors and using influencer marketing, they're making a massive impact in the medical field. So grab your mold-free coffee, sit back, and prepare for an enlightening discussion on this Better Call Daddy!  And don't forget to ask someone how they are doing we all need encouragement and support to hang on.   Lance Schuttler is the CEO and Owner of Ascent Nutrition, a unique holistic nutrition company. Connect with Lance linktr.ee/lanceschuttler   He is also a Contributing Health and Wellness Writer at The Epoch Times.   His interests also include regenerative agriculture, resource-based economies and quantum technologies.   By the way, I love Ascent Nutrition's Algae Oil DHA, Humic and Fulvic Acid, Pine Needle Extract, Lion's Mane Mushroom, Agarikon Mushroom and Coffee! Thank you Sal Greco for the introduction.   Book mentioned  https://www.amazon.com/Inventing-AIDS-Virus-Peter-Duesberg/dp/0895264706   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the ai tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout. 

Today's episode is a re-broadcast of Benoit Kim, Host of the Discover More Podcast, interviewing me. Is your network truly your net worth? How do successful people manage their relationships?   Today's conversation with a top 1% podcaster and master networker will teach you how to unlock your relationship-building skills. Reena Friedman Watts is a former producer of The Jerry Springer Show, a radio personality, and a top 1% globally ranked podcast host. Reena's show: Better Call Daddy, is the culmination of her over 2 decades of media and networking expertise, her curiosity as a story junkie, and her unique dynamic with her dad that she showcases on the podcast.  For any podcaster and creative, the ultimate goal is to achieve the status of a “category of one,” without a doubt, Reena has achieved this status and much more. Expect to learn why daddy issues are becoming more relevant, how to master relationship-building skills, the reality behind reality TV shows, why Reena gave up sex for clarity, why the divorce rate is so high in the US, and much more. Let's get this started. Connect with Benoit Subscribe to Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/discovermorepodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Discover More Website: ⁠https://www.discovermorepodcast.com/⁠ Come say hi: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/discovermorepodcast/⁠ * ⁠Discover More⁠ is a show for independent thinkers by independent thinkers, with an emphasis on mental health. Looking for deep thinking? Let's get this started.  Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the ai tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.     

Why do some people find love easily and some people struggle to have lasting love?  Do you think that girls marry their fathers, and boys marry their mothers?  What are the biggest mistakes people make while dating? In today's Better Call Daddy episode, we have the pleasure of diving deep into the fascinating world of relationships and personal growth with our special guests, Matthew and Orna Walters. This dynamic couple has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to finding happiness, navigating the complexities of love, and building lasting connections. Throughout the episode, we explore the common belief that there is only one chance for happiness and how the pursuit of that perfect partner can often lead to missed opportunities. Matthew and Orna share their insights on the importance of self-acceptance, embracing imperfections, and finding joy in the little quirks that make us who we are. Join us as we delve into the challenges and triumphs of love, the significance of commitment and loyalty, and the importance of working through obstacles in relationships. We also tackle the intriguing concept of reality TV love, exploring its superficiality compared to the deep connections formed through shared dreams and goals. Plus, we get an inside look at Matthew and Orna's personal journey from the entertainment industry to personal growth, and how they discovered the key to finding happiness within themselves before seeking it from others. Join us on Better Call Daddy, where we'll guide you on the path to finding true and lasting love. Don't settle for less when you deserve so much more.   Orna and Matthew Walters are high-performance coaches for your love life. They've been featured guest experts on Bravo's THE MILLIONAIRE MATCHMAKER, and have helped thousands of singles around the globe identify and transform their hidden blocks to love so they can bring in a beloved life partner. They're authors of the forthcoming book: GETTING IT RIGHT THIS TIME: Break Free from Your Hidden Blocks to Lasting Love (Penguin Random House January 2025). Orna and Matthew are dedicated to spreading the message that having love is an inside job, and that it's never too late to find the love of your life! Connect with Orna and Matt www.LoveOnPurpose.com Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the ai tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.     

What steps can we take to enhance our connections with health, family, and work, and how can we foster personal growth and development as individuals? In this installment of Better Call Daddy, our special guest Adam A. Adams explores the captivating realm of podcasting and the concept of recruiting a team to achieve greater efficiency while working fewer hours. He highlights the importance of not solely focusing on asking sequential questions during interviews, but rather diving deeper through active listening and asking follow-up questions, similar to a doctor's approach. This approach allows the interviewee to feel heard and understood, enhancing the credibility and effectiveness of the conversation. Adam also shares his own journey in podcasting, emphasizing the value of genuinely caring about the struggles of others and striving to help them rather than focusing solely on personal gain. He eloquently advises sharing information and experiences to maximize impact and attract potential investors. Furthermore, the episode explores the significant role podcasting plays in raising funds for various ventures. Adam sheds light on how consistently putting out content and utilizing social media platforms, such as hosting a podcast, can open doors to valuable opportunities. He even shares personal stories of individuals who struggled to secure funds for deals until they started podcasting, thereby attracting the majority of the funding. Moreover, Adam's expertise extends to the multifamily real estate investing space. He emphasizes the importance of having someone with experience when investing in these properties to mitigate the high risk of failure. He discusses underwriting deals and evaluating their profitability, touching on important financial terms cash flow, and net operating income. Additionally, Adam highlights the impact of market conditions, such as interest rates, on the sale and refinancing of properties. In a more personal context, Adam shares childhood experiences working on his stepdad's tree farm, emphasizing the values of saving, investing, and paying oneself first. He also talks about the positive changes he has made in his life, prioritizing his relationships and health over work. Through regular exercise and designated family nights, Adam has sought to strengthen his bond with his children and repair relationships. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the world of podcasting, the power of genuine connection, and the importance of balancing personal and professional priorities. It is an episode you won't want to miss!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Connect with Adam growyourshow.com Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the ai tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://get.castmagic.io/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.   

Our special guest, Bryan Ward, shares his personal experiences as a coach, parent, and basketball player, shedding light on the importance of forgiveness, patience, and preparation in the world of sports. Through his insights and anecdotes, Bryan offers valuable advice on how to approach the emotional challenges that come with not being in the starting lineup, highlighting the role of forgiveness, resilience, and hard work. So get ready to lace up those sneakers and join us on this inspiring journey of searching out the right mentors and coaches right here on Better Call Daddy! Bryan Ward is a husband and father. He is also the creator and host of the Dad Up Podcast.   Bryan is also a Marine Corps veteran, marathon runner, and Championship Basketball Coach.   Bryan has been fortunate to be featured in several publications, on radio and interviewed on TV by CNN.   Bryan's two boys, Blake and Brett, are now grown. Bryan has always been actively involved in his boys' lives not only as a dad, but a coach.    Bryan has built a successful brand around being a great dad. These include the Podcast, speaking at events and conferences, and coaching dads through his coaching platform.   You can hear Bryan each week on the Dad Up Podcast, where he brings on guests to share their experiences, tips, and tools they have used as a parent. These guests are high-level guests that bring so much value to the show. This is one show that needs to be in your library. Dad Up! Dad Up YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast Dad Up Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 Dad Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daduppodcast/ Dad Up LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Castmagic is the ai tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://www.castmagic.io/?via=reena   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world's 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.