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    American History Tellers
    The Ice King | Slippery Business | 3

    American History Tellers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 33:56


    By 1816, Frederic Tudor had spent a decade shipping New England ice to Cuba—with little to show for it. Setbacks and vanished profits nearly ruined him, and a gamble on shipping tropical fruit had left him barely solvent. Then a chance conversation sparked a bold new idea: expand the ice trade into the American South. Tudor rushed to South Carolina, only to clash with state officials who refused to grant him a monopoly on trade – a tactic he'd come to rely on. Their refusal forced him to rethink everything, and revise his strategy. But just as he began to find success, a series of catastrophes threatened his health, and events were set in motion that would transform the Ice King's future forever.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

    Why is the incarnation at the center of our hope as Christians? Today, Stephen Nichols looks to Jonathan Edwards' sermon on Revelation 5, reflecting on the humility and majesty of Jesus' birth. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/christmas-in-new-england/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

    Missing the Point
    NFL Week 16 Changed Everything | Patriots & Bears Surge as Playoff Picture Sharpens

    Missing the Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 74:02


    Mike Marcangelo and Dave Clarke return with a pivotal late-season episode of Missing the Point as the 2025 NFL season heads into Week 17 and the playoff picture finally comes into full focus. This show centers on two defining Week 16 victories that reshaped expectations across the league, the New England Patriots and the Chicago Bears both delivering comeback wins that solidified their status as legitimate contenders. The episode opens with a deep breakdown of the Bears’ dramatic win over the Green Bay Packers. Mike and Dave discuss Caleb Williams’ continued growth, his ability to respond in high-pressure moments, and why this performance felt like a franchise checkpoint for Chicago. They analyze the late-game execution, DJ Moore’s impact, and Ben Johnson’s offensive philosophy, while debating whether this Bears team is officially ahead of schedule or right on time. From there, the focus shifts to New England’s comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Drake Maye’s performance takes center stage, from navigating early adversity to closing the game with confidence. The guys break down Maye’s decision-making, his chemistry with Stefon Diggs, and why this Patriots team looks more complete than it has at any point since the post-Brady rebuild began. They also examine lingering concerns such as turnovers, pass protection, and whether New England can consistently close out playoff-caliber opponents. Beyond the individual games, this episode zooms out to the broader NFL playoff race. Mike and Dave walk through AFC and NFC seeding scenarios, potential first-round matchups, and which teams are trending up or quietly slipping as January approaches. They debate momentum versus résumé, quarterback ceilings, coaching advantages, and why certain teams feel more dangerous than their records suggest. If you are following the Patriots’ rise, the Bears’ breakthrough season, or the evolving NFL playoff landscape entering Week 17, this episode delivers smart analysis, honest debate, and clear-eyed football conversation when it matters most. Follow Missing the Point:Website: https://www.mtpshow.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/@MTPPodX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MTP_podInstagram: https://instagram.com/MTP_podTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@MTP_podFacebook: https://facebook.com/MTPPod

    Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD
    Almost Christmas 2025 (12/23/25)

    Almost Famous on 95.9 WATD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 0:30


    Local sounds of the holiday season from local bands and musicians from The South Shore, Boston, and New England.  Full podcast audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y7yva4fy4jcqywrf/AlmostChristmas2025_12232025.mp3 

    Be Engaged and Inspired
    Top 10 Insider Wedding Tips For A Day To Remember

    Be Engaged and Inspired

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 16:19


      Imagine your wedding day going seamlessly.   What secrets can help you ensure everything goes smoothly?   Learn insider wedding tips that cover everything from marriage license requirements to unforeseen costs.   Ensure your big day goes off without a hitch!   Don't miss these expert recommendations designed to make your special day truly memorable!    Stress-free Wedding Planning Podcast #180:  Top 10 Insider Wedding Tips For A Day To Remember.   Host: Sal & Sam Music: "Sam's Tune" by Rick Anthony   TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction to Top 10 Insider Wedding Tips For A Day To Remember.  01:00 Podcast Overview and Goals 02:30 Learn to Laugh Together 03:30 Marriage License Requirements 04:15 Allow Extra Time For Transportation 06:00 Stop Halfway Down the Aisle 07:00 Look At Each Other 07:30 Groomsmen's "no phone zone"  11:00 The Bustle  12:00 Unforeseen Costs 13:00 Trying to Please Everyone 14:00 Hold That Kiss. Don't Rush. 14:30 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement 16:00 Closing Remarks and Farewell   Get your FREE no-obligation report TODAY: "8 QUESTIONS YOU MUST ASK A WEDDING PROFESSIONAL BEFORE BOOKING THEM" http://forms.aweber.com/form/55/756659955.htm Music List Giveaway  https://www.afterhourseventsofne.com/guestcontact *** Join us in the Stress-free Wedding Planning Facebook group https://urlgeni.us/facebook/stress-free-wedding-planning Copyright © 2025 Atmosphere Productions LLC All Rights Reserved. Produced by Atmosphere Productions in association with After Hours Events of New England https://atmosphere-productions.com https://www.afterhourseventsofne.com #2026Bride #2027Bride #2028Bride #WeddingPlanning #WeddingCeremony #InsiderWeddingTips #NewEnglandWedding #WeddingPreparations #WeddingChecklist #weddingpro #weddingexperts #WeddingProTips #WeddingIdeas #WeddingPhotography #WeddingGoals #WeddingWisdom #WeddingTips #DreamWedding #WalkDownTheAisle #StressFreeWedding #StressFreeWeddingPlanning #StressFreeWeddingPlanningPodcast #WeddingPodcast #WeddingTipWednesday #WeddingAdvice #WeddingDay #CTweddingdj #WeddingDJ #AtmosphereProductions #AfterHoursEventsOfNE      

    Hablemos de Football: NFL y mas en español
    Escenarios Playoffs de Semana 17

    Hablemos de Football: NFL y mas en español

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 11:57


    En Semana 17 podrían definirse prácticamente todos los equipos de Playoffs. Repasamos cada uno de ellos previo a este fin de semana de NFL.

    Patriots Daily Podcast
    Drake Maye & Christian Gonzalez Headed to PRO BOWL

    Patriots Daily Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 39:07


    CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick go LIVE to discuss Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Christian Gonzalez being selected as Pro Bowlers, take a look at New England's slate of injuries heading into Week 17, and answer all of your mailbag questions! Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:

    Thoughts on the Market
    Will the Data Center Boom Impact Your Wallet?

    Thoughts on the Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 10:51


    Our Thematic and Equity Strategist Michelle Weaver and Power, Utilities, and Clean Tech Analyst David Arcaro discuss how investments in AI data centers are affecting electricity bills for U.S. consumers.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Michelle Weaver: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Michelle Weaver, Morgan Stanley's U.S. Thematic and Equity Strategist.David Arcaro: And I'm Dave Arcaro, U.S. Power, Utilities, and Clean Tech Analyst.Michelle Weaver: Today, a hot topic. Are data centers' raising your electricity bills?It's Tuesday, December 23rd at 10am in New York.Most of us have probably noticed our electricity bills have been creeping up. And it's putting pressure on U.S. consumers, especially with higher prices and paychecks not keeping pace. More and more people are pointing to data centers as the reason behind these rising costs, but the story isn't that simple.Regional differences, shifting policies and local utility responses are all at play here. Dave, there's no doubt that data centers are becoming a much bigger part of the story when it comes to U.S. electricity demand. For listeners who might not follow these numbers every day, could you break down how data centers' share of overall electricity use is expected to grow over the next 10 years? And what does that mean for the grid and for the average consumer?David Arcaro: Definitely they're becoming much bigger, much more important and more impactful across the industry in a big way. Data centers were 6 percent of total electricity consumption in the U.S. last year. We're actually forecasting that to triple to 18 percent by 2030, and then hit 20 percent in the early 2030s. So very strong growth, and increasing proportion of the overall utility, electricity use.In aggregate, this is reflecting about 150 gigawatts of new data centers by 2030. Just a very large amount. And this is going to cause a major strain on the electric grid and is going to require substantial build out and upgrading of the transmission system along with construction of new power generation – like gas plants and large-scale renewables, wind, solar, and battery storage across the entire U.S.And generally, when we see utilities investing in additional infrastructure, they need to get that cost recovered. We would typically expect that to lead to higher electric rates for consumers. That's the overall pressure that we're facing right now on the system, from all these data centers coming in.We've got these substantial infrastructure needs. That means utilities will need to charge higher prices to consumers to cover the cost of those investments.Michelle Weaver: What are the main challenges utilities companies face in meeting this rising demand from data centers?David Arcaro: There are a number of challenges. If I were to pick a few of the biggest ones that I see, I think managing affordability is one of the biggest challenges the industry faces right now, because this overall data center growth is absolutely a shock to their business, and it needs to be managed carefully given the political and regulatory challenges that can arise when customer bills are getting are escalating faster than expected. The utility industry faces scrutiny and constant attention from a political and regulatory standpoint, so it's a balance that has to be very carefully managed. There are also reliability challenges that are important.Utilities have to keep the lights on, you know, that's priority number one. The demand for electricity is growing much faster than the supply of new generation that we're seeing; new power plants just aren't being built fast enough. New transmission assets are not being built, as quickly as the data centers are coming on. So, in many areas we're seeing that leads to essentially less of a buffer, and more risk of outages during periods of extreme weather.Michelle Weaver: And you mentioned, companies are thinking about how can they insulate consumers. Can you take us through some of the specifics of what these utility companies are doing? And what regulators are doing to respond, to protect existing customers from rate increases driven by data centers?David Arcaro: Definitely. The industry is getting creative and trying to be proactive in addressing this issue. Many utilities, we're seeing them isolate data centers and charge them higher electric rates, specifically for those data center customers to try to cover all of the grid costs that are attributable to the data center's needs.A couple examples. In Indiana, we're seeing that there's a utility there who's building new power plants, specifically for a very large data center that's coming into the state and they're ring fencing it. They're only charging the data center itself for those costs of the power plants. In Georgia, a utility there is charging a higher rate for the data centers that are coming in to the Atlanta area – such that it actually more than covers the costs and compensates other consumers in the form of bill credits or even bill reductions as those data centers come on.Similarly, then, in Pennsylvania, there's a utility that has excess transmission infrastructure than the state's [infrastructure]. They're better able to absorb data center activity. They're able to lower customer bills as the data centers come on, as they spread their costs over a larger customer base in that case. So, this isn't universal though. There are some areas around the country where there are costs related to data center growth that get socialized across all consumers.One approach I also wanted to mention that we're seeing data centers pursue more and more actively is to power themselves. Essentially bring their own power, and they're using gas turbines, engines, and fuel cells that they're deploying right on site. This is actually in many cases faster than connecting to the grid, but it also avoids any consumer impact. Companies like Solaris Energy and Bloom Energy are two providers of that type of solution. And we're also seeing at a broader industry level. Another approach is the idea of data centers being flexible or turning off and not consuming power from the grid at certain times when the grid is facing stress, in an extreme weather scenario in the winter or summer. And that idea is gaining traction as well. So, we think the industry is looking for approaches that could ease the pressure on the system and on reliability, manage the affordability issues while continuing to enable and build data centers.Michelle Weaver: You mentioned what a few different states are doing on this front. But data centers are not evenly distributed through states or evenly distributed across regions. Are there regional differences in how data center growth is impacting electricity prices?David Arcaro: There are a couple of key differences that we're seeing around the country. Some areas just aren't getting that many data centers, you know, so I'd point out the northeast – in New England, in New York, we're just not seeing that much data center growth. So, it's less of an issue, the impact of data center power demand impacting customer bills in those areas. And then in some regions around the country, the utility structure is important to be aware of. There are some regions where the price of electricity fluctuates based on the supply and demand of power, rather than being directly set and controlled by a regulator. In those markets, data centers can actually more directly impact the price of electricity and there just isn't an easy way in that case to ring fence them and protect consumers from the impact of price increases.So that's where we think unique challenges can arise. And over time, we would expect to see the most meaningful rate impacts to consumers in those areas specifically. And examples would be New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Those are a couple of the states where we're seeing those more volatile and directly impacted prices.So, as we look at utilities, we think the state exposure is going to be more and more important. And so, a few companies like NextEra, Sempra and AEP are a few utilities that are in states that have less affordability concerns and less direct exposure to rate impacts from data centers. And then several power companies like Vistra and Talen have more of their power plants that are in states that have excess infrastructure; and as a result, potentially less affordability concerns.So, clearly the energy sector is facing real challenges and changes. So, Michelle, how are rising electricity bills actually affecting U.S. households?Michelle Weaver: It's putting even more pressure on a consumer that's already being stretched thin by multiple years of inflation and elevated price levels, and electricity is a really different type of good. It's very different from gasoline or other consumer goods or staples – in that it's an essential good. You need to have it. And it's a network service that households are structurally locked into. Unlike gas where you could adjust your trip frequency or take a different type of transport, there really aren't good substitutes for electricity.And so this dynamic weighs on consumers. They have to continue paying these bills, and it weighs particularly heavily on lower income consumers where utility bills make up a much larger portion of their household budget.So, it crowds out some of that other potential spending.David Arcaro: That makes a lot of sense. It's an important expense to consider in terms of the impact on consumers. And, you know, as a result, are consumers blaming data center electricity demand for this rise that we're seeing in bills or are they pushing back?Michelle Weaver: Yeah. Data center development is quickly becoming a NIMBY or “not in my backyard” issue with communities pushing back and even getting projects canceled. Companies really need to find ways to address local concerns about environmental and water related externalities. And message that they're able to insulate consumers, or do something to mitigate these potentially higher electricity bills.A recent poll of around 2200 voters found that just over half of respondents attribute overall electricity price increases to AI data centers, at least somewhat. While around another third, consider them very responsible. And these responses are consistent across all regions and across political affiliations. And I think this consistency across regions is really interesting. As we're talking about before, data centers are not impacting bills in every region. But consumers are still blaming them and still attributing bill increases there.It's clear that both the energy sector and U.S. consumers are navigating a complex landscape with data center growth at the center of the conversation. As policy responses evolve and the U.S. midterm elections approach, this issue is only going to gain more attention. And we'll be sure to bring you the latest. Dave, thanks for taking the time to talk.David Arcaro: Great speaking with you, Michelle.Michelle Weaver: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

    Patriots Unfiltered
    Patriots Unfiltered 12/23: Ravens Breakdown, Playoff Picture, Pats Pro Bowlers

    Patriots Unfiltered

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 121:45 Transcription Available


    Tune-in as we break down the Patriots' thrilling, fourth quarter 28-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens. We discuss Drake Maye's 380-yard, 2 TD performance and more contributions that willed New England's comeback win. We talk the Pats in the playoffs, and the neck and neck race with the Broncos for the AFC's number one seed. Plus, we react to the 2026 Patriots Pro Bowlers, possible snubs, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sportsmen's Nation - Whitetail Hunting
    Wisconsin Sportsman - Why We Hunt with Matt Geiger

    Sportsmen's Nation - Whitetail Hunting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 115:11


    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by outdoor writer, Matt Geiger to dive into why we hunt! Matt is a New England native who now lives and hunts in Southwest Wisconsin. The guys dive into Matt's hunting season so far, the ag tag program, stories from the Cazenovia Doe Derby, the importance of hunting rituals, a knife in the knee, the importance of venison as a food source, using venison to as a bridge between hunters and non-hunters, CWD's impact on deer herd dynamics, teaching children through conservation, and the importance of Sharing the Land. All that and more in this week's episode! Huge thanks to Matt for coming on the show, if you want to check out some of his fantastic outdoor writing, head on over to geigerbooks.com or check out his social media @geiger.matt   Big thanks to our fantastic partners: Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.com onX Hunt: www.onxmaps.com Huntworth: www.huntworthgear.com Good Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.com Wisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsin TAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS www.backcountryhunters.com/take_action Call the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pulling The Cork
    Episode 194- New England Dad and the Holidays

    Pulling The Cork

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 95:11


    Zach is back to chat it up and discuss the holidays with the boys

    Boston Celtics Game Day Recap
    MAZZULLA COY & JB MVP??? C's Beat Pacers!

    Boston Celtics Game Day Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 20:25


    The Celtics beat the Pacers 103-95 in a Joe Mazzulla masterclass. Yes, this is a game that the Celtics should win BUT the Celtics did not come out playing well early. They found themselves down by as many as 20 and 3 minutes into the third quarter, Mazzulla pulled all of his starters and the bench goes OFF! They responded with a 10-2 run forcing a Pacers timeout and extended that run to 19-5 forcing another Pacers timeout! Eventually the bench magic ran out and Mazzulla brought his starters back in but instead of being down 20, they were down just 8 and then you had JB who just took over. JB out scored the Pacers 14-13 in the 4th quarter! The Pacers shot a ridiculous 12-20 from 3 in the first half and just 1-20 in the second so there is certainly a bit of luck in there but they do say water finds its level and the Pacers are the worst 3pt shooting team in the NBA so we will take it. Make sure to listen to the full podcast for the player breakdown and game analysis!This podcast is brought to you by me, Guy DePlacido. I have been a Loan Officer servicing MA, NH and ME for the last 5 years so if you are looking to buy or refinance, reach out to me today at (978) 804-7756 or email me at guy.deplacido@ccm.com! Like the Boston Celtics, I know that you need a great team behind you to win so this year I am partnering with some of my favorites including Deb Burke, and Collin Tucker.If you're looking to buy or sell a home in the near future meet Deb Burke, your trusted realtor at Compass Real Estate, serving MA and NH. With a passion for finding dream homes, Deb is committed to making your real estate journey a breeze. Whether you're buying or selling, Deb's got your back. Reach out today at 978-930-4621 or email deb.burke@compass.com to start your next chapter. Let's turn your real estate dreams into reality!After getting preapproved with me and finding your home with Deb Burke, you'll want to make sure your home is protected and for that, there is nobody better than Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group. Collin is a local agent but he is licensed in all of New England with over 20+ carriers for auto and home insurance guaranteeing the lowest quote possible. I have worked with Collin so many times not only for my clients insurance needs but mine as well. Reach out to Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group at 508-459-1226 or Collin@berlininsurancegroup.comOne of my favorite things about the Celtics is how much they care and give back to the community and INspire Cafe is following that model too. Inspire Cafe is a Community Cafe in Wakefield on a mission to inspire change and creating a more inclusive world where individuals with diverse abilities are not just included but valued. If you're looking for, not only amazing food, but an opportunity to support a cafe that is inspiring change check out INspire Cafe in Wakefield today!

    Nerd Journey Podcast
    Layoff Bounce Back: Resilience through Personal and Professional Networks with Dave Stevens

    Nerd Journey Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 40:31


    Imagine your work day starting off like any other only to find you've been laid off. What would you do next? Dave Stevens lived this reality a couple of years ago and joins us this week in episode 354 to share the lessons from that experience. We'll take you through how Dave processed the news of being laid off, the warning signs he missed, when he knew it was time to begin searching for a new role, how he thought about what to do next, and the critical importance of his personal and professional network throughout this process. Regardless of your age or the size of your professional network, Dave shares actionable suggestions for building professional connections that we all may be overlooking. Original Recording Date: 10-28-2025 Topics – Background and the Impact of a Layoff Event, Initial Forward Progress and Reliance on a Professional Network, Skills Gaps and Unexpected Positives, Elements of the Personal and Professional Network, Reaching Closure and Reflecting Back on the Lessons 2:27 – Background and the Impact of a Layoff Event Dave Stevens is a Field Solutions Architect at Pure Storage. In this role, Dave is a technical overlay for pre-sales technical personnel at Pure across North America. This is the role Dave took after he was impacted by a layoff. What was Dave's role before he was impacted by a layoff event? For context, the layoff event we discuss in this episode took place around 2.5 years before this recording. Dave was classified as a systems engineer or pre-sales technical resource at his employer supporting multiple account reps. It was more of a solutions architect type of role, and Dave highlights his entry into this organization and role was via acquisition. Was there an element of technical marketing to the role? Nick mentions that Dave often had to attend trade shows in this role. Dave had a virtualization background and went to a lot of events to discuss how his company's products integrated with those different technology ecosystems. The day Dave was laid off started as a normal day at his home office. His boss was based in Europe, so most 1-1 calls were usually late in the day his boss's time (early afternoon for Dave). A meeting popped up that was earlier than usual, but Dave didn't think anything of it. Right after Dave joined the remote session for the meeting, someone from HR joined followed by Dave's boss. Dave wasn't quite sure what to expect and didn't know what was happening. He didn't know if it was a layoff coming or some other kind of situation happening at his company. When Dave was laid off, they told him it was not for performance reasons, but there weren't really any other details provided on why he was being laid off. “So, at that point it was just like, ‘what do I do?'” – Dave Stevens, on receiving layoff news After receiving the news, Dave's access to company systems like e-mail was quickly cut off. He went downstairs and spent the rest of his day relaxing. Dave did not want to talk about what happened any further that first day. Did Dave struggle with separating his identity from his employer or the job he held at all when this happened? Dave says he did, at least a little bit. Dave wanted to be successful in whatever role he found himself, and the reason he was in the systems engineering role at the time of the layoff event is a result of his drive to be successful in the years leading up to that role. “I also wanted to make sure that…the people that I worked with that I enjoyed working with. If I didn't enjoy working with them, then there was no reason to continue staying there. So that's part of my identity on how I interact with work.” – Dave Stevens In the early days of Twitter (now X), Dave defined an identity there. He also created a personal blog. Dave says his identity was often tied to where he worked. “Once this all happened, I just kind of cut that off. And I needed some time to really digest what I just went through that day.” – Dave Stevens Is there something Dave wishes people had done for him when this first happened? Dave says he wishes he would have listened to his wife. Before experiencing the layoff event, a number of colleagues who had entered the company through acquisition like Dave were either leaving or had been laid off (including his boss being laid off). At the time, Dave didn't think much about these events. Dave's wife had encouraged him to look for other jobs before the layoff happened, and he feels he should have listened. “It's much easier finding a job when you have a job. There's not as much pressure on you. You can take your time and really find the job that you want. That's the one thing that kind of took me by surprise….” – Dave Stevens Did Dave's wife also point him in a direction or provide feedback on the type of work he should pursue? We've spoken to previous guests who had spouses that provided insight into the type of work that made them happy. Dave feels like there has been an element of this in place since he and his wife got married. When Dave got a job opportunity to relocate to the New Hampshire area, his wife had some interesting feedback. “It's great that you're going to make more than you're making at the job you are currently, but I don't want you to take a job just because of money. I want you to take a job because it's something you're interested in doing and you're going to be happy at. So, I've always kept that in the back of my mind every time I go and look for a job….” – Dave Stevens, quoting his wife's advice Dave considered this same advice when pursuing his current role at Pure. Because he enjoyed meeting and speaking with people during the interview process, the decision to accept the role was easy. Liking the people he would be working with was more important than a pay increase. 10:53 – Initial Forward Progress and Reliance on a Professional Network How long did Dave need to process before taking the first actions toward a new role? For the first 3 weeks or so, Dave relaxed a little bit. There were a number of projects at home that he needed to do and some that he wanted to do. Working on the projects helped take his mind off what had happened. Dave mentions he was given a severance for about 3 months and wanted to find a new role within that time period if possible. But if he could not find something in that time period, it would not be the end of the world. Dave tells us it was easier to find work when he was laid off than it is currently. Close to the time of this recording, AWS announced job cuts for up to 30,000 people. He made the conscious decision after those first few weeks to spend the first part of the day searching for new jobs and then continued working on different projects in the afternoons. How did Dave know who to reach out to first? Nick argues that most of us likely don't have a list of who we would call if something like this happened. When Dave came to the New England area, he started working for Dell in tech marketing. Through his work, Dave built a tight bond with many of his co-workers. Dave remembers sending a text message to many of his former co-workers (none of which were still at Dell) asking if they knew of any open opportunities. Dave wanted to understand what former colleagues were working on now and what the culture of their company was like. He started by seeking out people he already enjoyed working with and analyzed whether it made sense to go and work with them again. Was Dave open to different types of roles in his job search, or did that not matter? It had to be interesting work and involve people he wanted to work with or enjoyed working with. Dave says as long as it was something in the tech field, it didn't matter too much. Dave began his career in systems administration and tech support and had experience in the storage industry, with backups, and with Active Directory to name a few areas. He had also done technical marketing and was open to returning to it. Dave also looked at pre-sales systems engineering or solution architect roles. What about taking roles that moved him deeper into a business unit like product management? Dave says product management is interesting work, but depending on the company, the work may not always have the technical aspects he likes. Many of the product managers at Pure are quite technical, but most of the product management roles he observed at other companies were not as technical as he would like. “It just didn't interest me. It wasn't technical enough in nature for me.” – Dave Stevens, on moving into product management It sounds like Dave had done a good job of keeping in touch with people in his professional network over time. “I have always made sure to have a small group of folks that I can just reach out to at any time and…chat about anything…. I've always made sure to have that…. I didn't talk to them all the time, but we all interacted in some way, shape, or form whether it was an e-mail or text messaging…even some stuff on LinkedIn. We all kind of kept in touch…. I had people that I could fall back on and reach out to and get advice from if I needed to. This is the time where I really needed some advice on where to go to next.” – Dave Stevens Dave says he was lucky enough to find a new job before the end of his 3 months of severance pay. Dave's wife commented that she wasn't too worried about him. She knew he had a strong professional network. Did anyone in Dave's professional network ask him what he wanted to do next, or did they just start making recommendations based on what they knew about him? Dave says it was a little bit of both. Some people pointed Dave to specific open roles in the same group where they worked (still in tech, of course), while others directed him to the company job site and offered to act as a referral for him. Dave tells us he's very willing to give others a referral. “I want to make sure that people that I know and I like to work with come to work with me.” – Dave Stevens Dave says he also turned on the Open to Work banner on LinkedIn. While this did result in many recruiters reaching out to Dave, many of the opportunities they contacted him about were not interesting. Dave is hearing from many in our industry that bots are reaching out to people and trying to take advantage of them. His advice is that we need to be guarded in our interactions on LinkedIn as a result to avoid scams. 19:10 – Skills Gaps and Unexpected Positives What kinds of skills gaps did Dave see when seeking new opportunities? For context, this was roughly 2.5 years ago. Dave says at that time, AI wasn't as helpful as it is today and was not something that was interesting to him. Dave tells us he uses AI heavily today compared to back then. Dave felt confident in the knowledge and skillset he had built through years of industry experience. Ideally, he would land a new role that overlapped those areas, but if a new role required coming up to speed quickly, he would do what was needed. Dave started looking at public cloud and certifications related to Azure and AWS. “Although it was interesting, it wasn't really what I wanted to do.” – Dave Stevens, on public cloud technologies compared to the technologies with which he was familiar What were some of the unexpected positive outcomes of getting laid off even though it was difficult in the beginning? One positive, according to Dave, is the amount of people in his network he was able to reach out to on LinkedIn. So many people were open to helping. The only negative Dave thinks is maybe not acting quickly enough in starting his job search. “It's really about building not only your personal network but your professional network. And my professional network really came to my rescue and helped me understand that…it's not the end of the world. You're going to make it. You're going to do fine. But let me know if there's any way that I can help you in that journey that you're on right now.” – Dave Stevens Were there any things Dave and his wife had done (conscious or unconscious) to prepare for the layoff event based on market trends? Dave says his wife is very good at managing their home budget, and since they got married, they intentionally build a financial nest egg they could lean on in the event Dave was out of a job. 22:27 – Elements of the Personal and Professional Network What are some of the things Dave is even more intentional about now with his professional network than he was in the past? Dave received some great advice from a co-worker to reach out to one person in his professional network each week. Many times, Dave will do this on LinkedIn or even via text if he has the person's number. “Keep that personal connection going. As much as AI is taking over, as much as we do a lot of things on Zoom, I've learned over my years of working in the industry that there's nothing better than the face-to-face interaction…. It's so much more fun and relaxing to just get out of the office or home office…and just sit down with people and keep that personal connection going.” – Dave Stevens Dave mentions he likes to get together with co-workers in the area every now and then, even if they have the same conversation in person that they would have had on Zoom. It's different and more relaxing. How can younger listeners who may be trying to break into the industry build a professional network when they might not have a deep contact list or large network like someone in the industry for a long time? Nick and Dave talked about this before hitting record and thought it could be helpful to share during our discussion. Dave has a newfound perspective on this from being around his nephews and nieces. The job market is very different today than when Dave first began his career. “Nowadays, resumes just go into a black hole, and you don't necessarily know if you're still in the mix for a current job.” – Dave Stevens Dave has encouraged his nephews and nieces to leverage their personal network to build a professional network. He may know someone who knows someone in the field they want to pursue, for example. “There's no shame or harm in utilizing all your resources…. Utilize your personal network because you don't have the professional network built up yet to help you get that foot in the door.” – Dave Stevens Young people could even use their parents as a way to broaden their own network. It's an opportunity to get introduced to others. Dave uses the example of a chance meeting at a concert that could result in a new connection for someone. Nick would encourage younger listeners to get out to in-person meetup groups on any interesting topic. Go ask people what they are learning, why they work where they work, how they got there, and see if they have advice for you. Dave agrees and has leveraged both local professional groups and meetup groups in the New Hampshire area to meet new people. This is expanding your local professional network as Dave calls it (not to be confused with your global professional network) and is a great thing to do when you move to a new place. You never know when a conversation at a local meetup might help you get a warm lead on a job that will be posted soon. Did the layoff come up in interviews at all? How did Dave handle that? Dave says some people brought it up. In other cases, he brought it up in conversation, wanting people to know he was not let go for doing something wrong. 28:22 – Reaching Closure and Reflecting Back on the Lessons How did Dave know he had reached closure on the layoff situation? Dave thinks he was motivated to take action toward finding a job due to a fear of boredom. He had been working on various projects but knew he would run out of them at some point. Dave had enough time to adjust to not having a job, and he was ready to begin doing some kind of work again. “I didn't want to get bored. I hate being bored. I hate being bored at work. I hate being bored in general. That's really what the impetus was for me to go out and start looking…that fear of relaxing for too long and being bored.” – Dave Stevens At this point Dave reached further into his professional network beyond that first group of friends and former colleagues he mentioned earlier. Does taking action in a direction mean we're ready to move on from what happened? Is it when we have to discuss what happened in an interview, or is it something else? How do we measure this? Dave says it was easier to accept and felt mostly behind him when he was actively looking for a new position. He knew only he could take the actions to move forward. The feeling of what happened before went completely away when Dave accepted a new job at Pure. Dave feels he was very lucky to find a role. Lining up multiple interviews gave Dave momentum and a feeling of positivity. “I feel that people understand that I have the skills for these jobs. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten 5 job interviews as quickly after I really started taking action to look for a job. So, I got lucky.” – Dave Stevens If Dave had to do it all again, what would he do differently? Dave feels he has about 10 more years left working in the tech industry. For now, Dave enjoys the job he has, wants to excel doing it, and wants to continue growing. Dave currently works for the best boss he's had to date. “He not only pushes me, but he pushes our entire team to just get better….” – Dave Stevens, on his current manager Dave tells us he does not want to be a people manager or a product manager. “I want to continue to excel and expand my depth of knowledge across the virtualization industry and the storage industry.” – Dave Stevens The work at Pure is very interesting to Dave, which is also motivating him to continue learning and excelling. Part of this is using more AI-focused tooling as it becomes available to use. What does Dave think the role of AI tools is in helping with one's job search? There are a number of tools out there we can leverage to analyze our resume. Dave suggests keeping track of which tool we've used to analyze our resume because that could be used to train a model. In addition to this, use AI to research companies. Use them to help you understand what companies are like and what their culture is like. Many people in a sales role within Pure, for example, use an AI tool of some kind to learn more about their customers. Nick reiterates the nuances of acquisitions. Dave worked for a company that was acquired by another company. Over time there was a pattern of people from the company which was acquired being laid off. Perhaps this is a sign we should watch for and prepare. Dave says we need to be looking at and listening for the signs coming toward us. He listens to his wife more intently when she makes a suggestion. Dave continues to check in with people in his professional network and offers advice when they need it. Dave would encourage all of us to use our personal and professional network if we end up in the situation he was in (experiencing a layoff). “Not everybody is going to be able to help you or is willing to reach out and help you, but when someone does…don't just brush it aside as they want something out of this. They probably genuinely want to help you. So, take advantage….” – Dave Stevens If you want to follow up with Dave on this conversation, Connect with Dave on LinkedIn Check out Dave's blog site Mentioned in the Outro The three week period Dave took to work on projects may have been what gave him the clarity on the type of work he did and did not want to do once he began his search. Dave mentions getting some great advice from his wife and her emphasis on him pursuing roles that would make him happy and be enjoyable work. This echoes something similar to what Brad Christian shared in Episode 264 – Back to Basics: Technology Bets and Industry Relationships with Brad Christian (2/2) when it came to choosing what to do next after a layoff. If you enjoyed this format and want to hear other stories of people recounting their layoff experience, check out these episodes featuring Jason Gass. He talks about the lost art of supporting others in episode 343, which aligns very well with Dave's advice on building our personal and professional network. Episode 342 – Planting Seeds: Networking and Maneuvering Unexpected Job Loss with Jason Gass (1/2) Episode 343 – The Lost Art: Marketplace Heartbeat and Finding Closure after a Layoff with Jason Gass (2/2) Contact the Hosts The hosts of Nerd Journey are John White and Nick Korte. E-mail: nerdjourneypodcast@gmail.com DM us on Twitter/X @NerdJourney Connect with John on LinkedIn or DM him on Twitter/X @vJourneyman Connect with Nick on LinkedIn or DM him on Twitter/X @NetworkNerd_ Leave a Comment on Your Favorite Episode on YouTube If you've been impacted by a layoff or need advice, check out our Layoff Resources Page. If uncertainty is getting to you, check out or Career Uncertainty Action Guide with a checklist of actions to take control during uncertain periods and AI prompts to help you think through topics like navigating a recent layoff, financial planning, or managing your mindset and being overwhelmed.

    Wisconsin Sportsman - Sportsmen's Empire
    Why We Hunt with Matt Geiger

    Wisconsin Sportsman - Sportsmen's Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 112:41


    On this episode of The Wisconsin Sportsman, Pierce is joined by outdoor writer, Matt Geiger to dive into why we hunt! Matt is a New England native who now lives and hunts in Southwest Wisconsin. The guys dive into Matt's hunting season so far, the ag tag program, stories from the Cazenovia Doe Derby, the importance of hunting rituals, a knife in the knee, the importance of venison as a food source, using venison to as a bridge between hunters and non-hunters, CWD's impact on deer herd dynamics, teaching children through conservation, and the importance of Sharing the Land. All that and more in this week's episode!Huge thanks to Matt for coming on the show, if you want to check out some of his fantastic outdoor writing, head on over to geigerbooks.com or check out his social media @geiger.matt Big thanks to our fantastic partners:Lone Wolf Custom Gear: www.lonewolfcustomgear.comonX Hunt: www.onxmaps.comHuntworth: www.huntworthgear.comGood Chance Fly Fishing: www.goodchanceflyfishing.comWisconsin Backcountry Hunters & Anglers: www.backcountryhunters.org/wisconsinTAKE ACTION THROUGH BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERSwww.backcountryhunters.com/take_actionCall the US Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to speak with your representative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Stories from the River
    Special Announcement: Broad River Expands into Portland, Maine, in 2026

    Stories from the River

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 35:29


    This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K-7uM5XEJqA  Welcome back to Stories from the River. Today, Charlie Malouf and Manny Rodrigues make a very special announcement: Broad River Retail plans to open a new store in Portland, Maine. Internally announced to Memory Makers during a Companywide Town Hall on December 18th, Broad River is expanding into northern New England in 2026. Broad River is proud to bring an an Ashley Store & Outlet to South Portland in the Jetport Plaza shopping center.  The 44,900 square feet store will feature a flagship Ashley 7.0 showroom, an Ashley Outlet, an expanded sleep shop, and introduce the all-new, exclusive Ashley Luxe collection to the market. The store is set to open in May of 2026, and on today's episode Charlie and Manny discuss the origin story behind their approach on studying the market, selecting the location, and how the area's growth, vibrancy, and demographics made it the ideal next expansion point for Broad River Retail.  They discuss their plans for other stores in the Northeast, particularly in the state of Maine and across the border into Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as they'll look to deploy the hub-and-spoke model that has worked well for them in the Southeast.  The current Broad River Memory Makers play a critical role in this exciting new step, especially as this announcment quickly follows the opening of a store in Spokane, WA, this past Saturday, December 20th, also an exciting move for Broad River, who's until now been based in and around the Carolinas and Georgia area of the country.    Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes.   Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com  Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail 

    Missing Persons Mysteries
    The NEW ENGLAND Files - Disappearances, Mysteries, and More

    Missing Persons Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 20:38 Transcription Available


    The NEW ENGLAND Files - Disappearances, Mysteries, and MoreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

    Bussin' With The Boys
    NFL Week 16 Reaction: Drake Maye Or Matthew Stafford For MVP? Are The Bears A Super Bowl Contender?

    Bussin' With The Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 76:40 Transcription Available


    On this Monday NFL Football recap, Will Compton and Taylor Lewan are joined by Greg Olsen to break down all the biggest storylines from Week 16 of the NFL season. Greg and the boys start with the Philadelphia Eagles getting back on track after wins over the Raiders and Commanders, debating whether Philly has what it takes to make a Super Bowl run. From there, they zoom out to the NFC as a whole and why the conference feels wide open with multiple teams capable of making a deep playoff push. One of those teams is the Chicago Bears, as the guys discuss rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson, along with the Bears’ future outlook. They also break down Rams vs. Seahawks, the controversial officiating moments from Lions vs. Steelers, and Ravens vs. Patriots, where Drake Maye and New England picked up another big win. To close things out, the conversation turns to the MVP race, including Matthew Stafford and Drake Maye, plus a deeper discussion on the standout quarterback draft class featuring Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, and Drake Maye. Full breakdowns, hot takes, and NFL storytelling...enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fearless with Jason Whitlock
    Ep 1066 | Ravens BENCH Derrick Henry | DK Metcalf IMPLODES | Shedeur FOLDS

    Fearless with Jason Whitlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 99:35


    Suspect officiating, Shedeur capping, and Baker failing to cook. Fearless tackles the most intriguing topics from the weekend football action. Jason Whitlock is joined by Steve Kim on how Derrick Henry could spend much of the fourth quarter on the sidelines as the Baltimore Ravens blew an 11-point lead losing to New England... DK Metcalf tells a Lions' fan, keep my name out your mouth shoving the fan in the stands during the game. Metcalf is the latest in a lineage of Steelers' diva receivers... Why was Myles Garrett well after the play, credited with half a sack? Shedeur Sanders proves once again he's apt to gain more yards rushing than passing, and fails to capitalize during the final three drives to the Browns to victory... Shannon Sharpe says it's all about the pinky. Is Trevor Lawrence now who we thought he was then? The CFP action on Saturday was an abomination. The show concludes with Virgil Walker, Shemeka Michelle and Dre Baldwin discussing Dave Chappelle proving he's the latest "plant" misguiding through idolatry along with the strange twist of Nicki Minaj all but replacing Candace Owens in the TPUSA universe. Buckle up... CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLT CLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on X: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Little Bit Culty
    Twin Flames Universe Took My Niece: Cheryl Tuppa Speaks​ Out

    A Little Bit Culty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 57:15


    In this episode, Cheryl Tuppa joins the pod to tell the story of her niece Briana's seven-year entanglement with Twin Flames Universe—from a late-night Google search about soulmates to a full-blown high-control group that nearly swallowed her life and savings. A longtime cybersecurity specialist, Cheryl walks us through how a close, resourceful New England family still missed key early signs, then organized “Team Briana” behind the scenes, contacting ex-members, law enforcement, journalists, and cult consultants (Sarah included), and ultimately helped Briana escape and rebuild her life. We get into money, “divine dish” food control, the pressure to stalk “twin flames,” Jeff and Shaleia's role in mass gender transitions and the Mind Alignment Program, recent FBI action against the group, and why being a “safe place to land” may be the single most important thing loved ones can do.​We also mention therapist and cult specialist Rachel Bernstein, who worked with Briana and has been a guest on our show. Also check out our previous episodes with ex-Twin Flames Universe member Keely Griffin and journalist Alice Hines, who both helped expose the group's abuses and digital reach.And for creative arts therapy approaches, look up clinical psychologist Jennifer French.Be sure to follow Cheryl's YouTube channel and join her mission to expose cults and other high control groups.Trigger warning: This episode contains frank discussion of gender transition under high-pressure conditions, and disordered eating and food control.Also…let it be known that:The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business, individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.**PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book hereCheck out our amazing sponsorsJoin A Little Bit Culty on PatreonGet poppin' fresh ALBC SwagSupport the pod and smash this linkCheck out our cult awareness and recovery resourcesWatch Sarah's TED Talk and buy her memoir, ScarredCREDITS:Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony AmesProduction Partner: Citizens of SoundCo-Creator: Jess TardyAudio production: Will RetherfordProduction Coordinator: Lesli DinsmoreWriter: Sandra NomotoSocial media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke KeaneTheme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel AsselinSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Don't let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code CULTY at monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker
    Straight Fire - A New Era of NFL Quarterbacks, Closing Super Bowl Windows & Fans Getting Punched

    The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 35:23 Transcription Available


    On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Baltimore Ravens' Sunday Night Football loss to New England signifies the official end of the Big Four Era of NFL quarterbacks (Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen), whether or not Drake Maye should be viewed as the MVP favorite after his incredible fourth quarter performance against Baltimore, why it's more clear now than even that we have a dearth of quality quarterbacks in the NFL today, the idea that the Detroit Lions' Super Bowl window is officially closed, what really went down between DK Metcalf and that unruly fan he 'punched' in Detroit, which teams look like the current favorites to make the Super Bowl, and much more! #FSR #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Flight Deck with Rich Cimini
    Our Jets holiday shopping list

    Flight Deck with Rich Cimini

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 29:24


    ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini breaks down the Sunday loss to the Saints, takes a look at the roster and looks ahead to hosting New England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Fox Sports Radio Weekends
    Straight Fire - A New Era of NFL Quarterbacks, Closing Super Bowl Windows & Fans Getting Punched

    Fox Sports Radio Weekends

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 35:23 Transcription Available


    On today’s episode, Jason discusses how the Baltimore Ravens' Sunday Night Football loss to New England signifies the official end of the Big Four Era of NFL quarterbacks (Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen), whether or not Drake Maye should be viewed as the MVP favorite after his incredible fourth quarter performance against Baltimore, why it's more clear now than even that we have a dearth of quality quarterbacks in the NFL today, the idea that the Detroit Lions' Super Bowl window is officially closed, what really went down between DK Metcalf and that unruly fan he 'punched' in Detroit, which teams look like the current favorites to make the Super Bowl, and much more! #FSR #OddCouple Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Straight Outta Vegas AM
    SOVam Weekend Rewind NFL Week 16

    Straight Outta Vegas AM

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 50:05


    Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers talk weekend football action and much more. Munaf Manji and Mackenzie Rivers recap NFL Week 16 Sunday action, beginning with Sunday Night Football, where the Patriots erased a double-digit deficit to defeat the Ravens 28-24. Lamar Jackson exited at halftime with a back injury, forcing Tyler Huntley into action, while Derrick Henry dominated early but surprisingly stopped receiving touches late. A missed pass interference call on New England did not derail Drake May, who threw for over 380 yards, including a highlight touchdown to Kyle Williams, as the Patriots scored 15 unanswered points capped by a Rhamondre Stevenson rushing score and a game-sealing Zay Flowers fumble. The loss likely ends Baltimore's playoff hopes and sparks discussion about John Harbaugh's future, Lamar Jackson's durability, and the Steelers' path to clinching the division, with praise given to Mike Tomlin's sustained success. The conversation then shifts to awards, with Matthew Stafford emerging as the MVP favorite over Drake May and Mike Vrabel leading the Coach of the Year market. Circa Survivor updates follow before a deep dive into Week 17 market movers, including massive downgrades to the Chiefs without Mahomes, Dallas favored over Washington, Lions and Vikings line movement, Bengals upgrades after an offensive surge, Chargers moving to a pick'em versus the Texans, Raiders versus Giants shaping up as a potential tank bowl, and the growing impact of injuries and motivation late in the season. Eagles versus Bills is debated, with Buffalo trusted more long term than Philadelphia. Attention turns to Monday Night Football, where both hosts like the 49ers on the road against the Colts and lean under the total due to Indianapolis' limited offense with Philip Rivers and a slower game script. Jonathan Taylor usage and George Kittle props are discussed, with Kittle's receiving yards favored due to matchup trends. The show closes with promotions for Pregame bulk dollars, the free College Football Bowl Bash contest, and a preview of upcoming NBA Christmas coverage, emphasizing scheduling value, betting opportunities, and appreciation for listeners during the holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hill-Man Morning Show Audio
    HR 1 - Welcome back to Playoffs New England

    Hill-Man Morning Show Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 41:36


    Hour 1 - The Patriots are back in their rightful place, playoffs. How did they feel about the game last night and what does it mean going forward.

    Gospel Tangents Podcast
    Dan Vogel Unlocks Book of Abraham

    Gospel Tangents Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 82:35


    Historian Dan Vogel breaks down the complex history of the Book of Abraham, beginning with the 1835 purchase of Egyptian mummies in Kirtland, Ohio. Rather than seeing the Kirtland Egyptian Papers as a failed attempt by scribes to understand Egyptian, Vogel argues they were Joseph Smith's own working papers. He demonstrates how Smith used these documents to “brainstorm” a new theological framework, allowing him to introduce doctrines like the priesthood ban and the plurality of gods under the guise of an ancient text. This is a replay of my 2019 interview with Dan. https://youtu.be/sFKoRTTZ4SU Don't miss our other conversations with Dan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/dan-vogel Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Arrival of the Mummies and Papyrus The story begins in July 1835, when Michael Chandler arrived in Kirtland with four mummies and several papyrus scrolls. Joseph Smith purchased the collection for $2,400 and quickly identified the records as the writings of the biblical patriarchs Abraham and Joseph. Vogel notes that while Smith identified these as ancient records, they were actually Egyptian funerary texts, specifically the “Book of Breathings” (belonging to a priest named Horus) and the “Book of the Dead” (belonging to Ta-Sherit-Min). “Brainstorming” Book of Abraham Translation A central part of the discussion involves the Kirtland Egyptian Papers, which include “Alphabet” and a bound “Grammar” volume. Vogel disputes the apologetic theory that these documents were a failed attempt by scribes to reverse-engineer Smith’s translation. Instead, he argues they were Smith's own working papers used to “brainstorm” theological concepts. According to Vogel, Smith used these documents to develop complex ideas—such as a priesthood lineage and an Egyptian-themed cosmology—before dictating the final text. Evidence of Oral Dictation Vogel presents compelling evidence that the Book of Abraham was orally dictated. He points to manuscripts where scribes Frederick G. Williams and Warren Parrish wrote simultaneously, making the same in-line corrections as Smith changed his mind about specific wording. Furthermore, the scribes used phonetic spellings for names like “Alcanor” or “Elkenah,” which reflected Joseph Smith's distinct New England non-rhotic accent (e.g., dropping/adding the “r” sound). Filling the Gaps: Invented Characters One of the most significant findings involves the lacunae, or missing portions of the papyrus. Vogel asserts that where the scroll was damaged, Smith invented characters to fill the gaps. These invented characters were then transcribed into the translation manuscripts and given lengthy English definitions that ended up in the Book of Abraham. This suggests that the surviving fragments—which match these characters—were indeed the source material Smith was using. Theological Projection The Book of Abraham served as a tool to introduce new doctrines that Smith was building into the Church's structure. Vogel explains how the cosmology of the stars (like Kolob) mirrored the ecclesiastical structure of the Kirtland Temple. The three ruling planets and twelve others corresponded to the three presidencies and the twelve members of the High Council. In this way, Smith projected his 19th-century priesthood concerns back onto an ancient patriarchal narrative0. Critique of the “Long Scroll Theory” Finally, Vogel addresses the modern apologetic “Long Scroll Theory,” which posits that the Book of Abraham was on a portion of the papyrus that was destroyed in the 1871 Chicago Fire. Vogel argues this is a “fallacy of possible proof”. He maintains that the documentary evidence—specifically the way the characters in the margins of the translation manuscripts match the surviving fragments—proves that Smith was translating from the documents we still possess today. Don't miss our other conversations with Dan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/dan-vogel Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved

    Patriots Player & Coach Audio
    Hunter Henry, Christian Gonzalez and More | Postgame Media Availability

    Patriots Player & Coach Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 28:19 Transcription Available


    Patriots players Hunter Henry, Christian Gonzalez and more address the media following New England's 28-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 21, 2025. TIMECODEDIGGS / 00:00-05:17HENRY / 05:17-09:34GONZALEZ / 09:34-12:40HAWKINS (podium) / 12:40-16:54KWILLIAMS / 16:54-19:59CHAISSON / 19:59-25:18HAKWINS (locker room) / 25:18-26:20STEVENSON / 26:20-28:19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Patriots Player & Coach Audio
    Drake Maye 12/21: "So proud of this team. It took everybody"

    Patriots Player & Coach Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 8:02 Transcription Available


    Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the media following New England's 28-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 21, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Patriots Player & Coach Audio
    Head Coach Mike Vrabel 12/21: "This was a huge team win"

    Patriots Player & Coach Audio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 7:41 Transcription Available


    Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel addresses the media following New England's 28-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 21, 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Apologetics Profile
    Episode 321: The Book of Isaiah with Old Testament Scholar Dr. John Oswalt - Part Two

    Apologetics Profile

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 33:34


    Isaiah expert and Old Testament scholar Dr. John Oswalt is our guest again this week on the Profile. On this episode John discusses the discovery of the Great Isaiah Scroll in Qumran in 1947, more of Isaiah 53, and the prophecy of Cyrus the Great in chapter 45. Dr. John Oswalt Asbury served on the faculty of Asbury Theological seminary from 1970 to 1982 as professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages, and again from 1989 to 1999 as Professor of Old Testament. He rejoined Asbury in 2009 as visiting distinguished professor of Old Testament studies. He has also served as research professor of Old Testament at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, Miss., from 1999 to 2009, was president of Asbury College from 1983 to 1986, a member of the faculty of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill., from 1986 to 1989, and  Interim President of Wesley Biblical Seminary, Ridgeland, MS from April 2019 through March 2020.He is the author of 16 books, most notable of which is the two-volume commentary on the book of Isaiah in the New International Commentary of the Old Testament. His most recent book is The Holy One of Israel: Studies in the Book of Isaiah, released in 2014. He has also written numerous articles that have appeared in Bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular religious periodicals. Dr. Oswalt is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church, with membership in the Kentucky Annual Conference. He has served as a part-time pastor in congregations in New England and Kentucky, and is a frequent speaker in conferences, camps and local churches. Oswalt received a B.A. from Taylor University; a B.D. and Th.M. from Asbury Seminary; and a M.A. and Ph.D. from Brandeis University.The Bible Among the Myths Isaiah CommentaryResources from Watchman Fellowship Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Dr. Rhyne Putman: www.watchman.org/Ehrman FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.The complete Profile Notebook (Digital Edition, PDF, over 600-pages): www.watchman.org/DigitalNotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2025 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

    The Nat Coombs Show
    Iron Mike Mondays: Christmas Special!

    The Nat Coombs Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 89:54


    The playoff teams are almost entirely set already - how do Ben, Prop-O and Mike feel about that? The Jags make a statement over the Broncos. Baltimore looks done after collapsing against New England. DK DK Metcalf's moment of madness partially overshadowed by officiating debacles. Plus, best Christmas films, odd Boxing Day traditions and what NFL position does gravy play? ___ To sign up for our partners FanTeam, hit the link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://af.fanteam.com/click?o=1&a=99082&c=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code RUSH to unlock special offers for followers of The NC Show! Get involved in the Edge Rush Boosted Acca, the TNF Freeroll contest - free to enter - and more! FanTeam is the ultimate home for NFL fans in the UK, with season-long, weekly, and daily fantasy contests featuring regular five-figure guaranteed prize pools. Users have to be 18+, please play responsibly, BeGambleAware.org ___ Check out the official Nat Coombs Show music playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i1nSLaUJWxZMGCe8eJLQY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ___ BONUS CONTENT! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheNCShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ___ Follow Nat on X or Instagram: X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/natcoombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/natcoombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ___ NC Show socials: X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thencshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thencshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thencshow?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@thencshow⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST
    Christmas special 2025: Anyone for cocktails?

    AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 50:14


    Christmas is here, and after a brief hiatus due to a hectic workload, Chris Fernandez-Packham returns with the traditional festive special. This year, we raise a glass to the Victorian origins of the cocktail—a “Golden Age” of social and technological evolution that saw the transition from traditional British punches to the precision of the American “sensation-drink”. From the “Ice King” who shipped New England ponds to Calcutta to the middle-class women of Chicago claiming public spaces one Manhattan at a time, we explore how spirits, science, and social change collided. We conclude, as always, with a classic Victorian ghost story: The Shadow in the Corner by M. E. Braddon. Key Topics Covered: The Original Manuals: Comparing Jerry Thomas's legendary Bar-Tender's Guide (1862) with the defensive British response in Drinking Cups & Their Custom (1869). The Science of Bitters: The medicinal origins and industrialization of Angostura and Peychaud's bitters. Technological Breakthroughs: How the Coffey Still revolutionized spirit consistency and Frederic Tudor created the global ice trade. Cocktails and Gender: The role of the cocktail in helping middle-class women claim public spaces in 19th-century Chicago tea rooms. New Orleans Chemistry: The multicultural melting pot that gave us the Sazerac, the Absinthe Frappé, and the labor-intensive Ramos Gin Fizz. Royal Habits: Queen Victoria's daily Scotch-and-wine habit and her curious refusal to use ice. Festive Ghost Story: A reading and analysis of The Shadow in the Corner by M. E. Braddon. Works Cited & Sources: Jerry Thomas: The Bar-Tender’s Guide / How to Mix Drinks. Henry Porter & George Roberts: Drinking Cups & Their Custom (1869). Emily A. Remus: “Tippling Ladies and the Making of Consumer Culture” (The Journal of American History). Angostura Bitters: “Our Story”. https://angosturabitters.com/our-story/ Scotch Whisky Magazine: “Whisky Heroes: Aeneas Coffey”. Statista: “U.S. Alcohol Consumption Per Person”. Big Edition: “Queen Victoria's Food Habits”. Smithsonian Magazine: “Did New Orleans Invent the Cocktail?”. “A Brief History of Ice.” The Alcohol Professor, 19 Mar. 2018, www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/blog/2018/03/19/a-brief-history-of-ice. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025. “Commercial Ice – Cambridge Historical Society.” History Cambridge, historycambridge.org/innovation/Ice.html. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025. “Planning and Control in the 19th Century Ice Trade.” Accounting Historians Journal, vol. 11, no. 1, Spring 1984, egrove.olemiss.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1196&context=aah_journal. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025. The Ice King: https://fee.org/articles/frederic-tudor-the-entrepreneur-who-brought-ice-to-calcutta/  Sazerac Recipe and History. New Orleans & Company, www.neworleans.com/drink/cocktails/sazerac/. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025. “The Sazerac Story.” The Sazerac Company, www.sazerac.com/our-company/our-story.html. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025. “What is a Coffey Still?” Whiskipedia, 22 May 2020, whiskipedia.com/fundamentals/what-is-a-coffey-still/. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025. The Emergence of New Orleans Cuisine.” The American Menu, 5 June 2024, www.theamericanmenu.com/2024/06/the-emergence-of-new-orleans-cuisine.html. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025. “History of Craft Cocktails in NOLA.” Where Y'at New Orleans, 20 Nov. 2024, www.whereyat.com/new-orleans-craft-cocktail-history. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025. “History of the Cocktail.” New Orleans & Company, www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/history/the-history-of-the-cocktail-and-new-orleans/. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025. The post Christmas special 2025: Anyone for cocktails? appeared first on AGE OF VICTORIA PODCAST.

    Boston Celtics Game Day Recap
    The Pritchard & Bench GAME!!! Huge W Vs Raptors

    Boston Celtics Game Day Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 18:45


    The Celtics beat the Raptors 112-96 without JB!!! Pritchard went off for 33pts alongside 8reb and 10ast!!! He had 19pts in the 3rd quarter and was truly unstoppable. In a game where JB isn't there to leave his mark, you need guys to step up and while Pritchard surely did, he wasn't along. This was one of the more impressive wins of the year because of the contributions we got off the bench!Hugo left his mark with his defensive tenacity but also added a 10pt 10reb double double with some monster plays down the stretch. Luka Garza was an absolute monster on the glass also adding a 12pt 10reb double double with his9 Offensive Rebounds!!!! While Simons wasn't super efficient in this game, you also got 15pts from him too so this was a real team effort which you love to see! Make sure to tune into the podcast for the full player analysis and game breakdown!This podcast is brought to you by me, Guy DePlacido. I have been a Loan Officer servicing MA, NH and ME for the last 5 years so if you are looking to buy or refinance, reach out to me today at (978) 804-7756 or email me at guy.deplacido@ccm.com! Like the Boston Celtics, I know that you need a great team behind you to win so this year I am partnering with some of my favorites including Deb Burke, and Collin Tucker.If you're looking to buy or sell a home in the near future meet Deb Burke, your trusted realtor at Compass Real Estate, serving MA and NH. With a passion for finding dream homes, Deb is committed to making your real estate journey a breeze. Whether you're buying or selling, Deb's got your back. Reach out today at 978-930-4621 or email deb.burke@compass.com to start your next chapter. Let's turn your real estate dreams into reality!After getting preapproved with me and finding your home with Deb Burke, you'll want to make sure your home is protected and for that, there is nobody better than Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group. Collin is a local agent but he is licensed in all of New England with over 20+ carriers for auto and home insurance guaranteeing the lowest quote possible. I have worked with Collin so many times not only for my clients insurance needs but mine as well. Reach out to Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group at 508-459-1226 or Collin@berlininsurancegroup.comOne of my favorite things about the Celtics is how much they care and give back to the community and INspire Cafe is following that model too. Inspire Cafe is a Community Cafe in Wakefield on a mission to inspire change and creating a more inclusive world where individuals with diverse abilities are not just included but valued. If you're looking for, not only amazing food, but an opportunity to support a cafe that is inspiring change check out INspire Cafe in Wakefield today! 

    History Homos
    Ep. 290 - Albion's Seed Pt. 1: New England Folkways

    History Homos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 166:53


    This week Scott and Patrick delve into the first section of David Hackett Fischer's seminal ethnography of the Early American colonies. This section is devoted to the Puritan colonies of New England and we go very in depth about their cultural norms and practices and tie them to their origins in the East of England where the majority of these people came from.Don't forget to join our Telegram channel at T.me/historyhomos and to join our group chat at T.me/historyhomoschatFor programming updates and news follow us across social media @historyhomospod and follow Scott @Scottlizardabrams and Patrick @cantgetfooledagainradio OR subscribe to our telegram channel t.me/historyhomosThe video version of the show is available on Substack, Rokfin, bitchute, odysee and RumbleFor weekly premium episodes or to contribute to the show subscribe to our channel at www.historyhomospod.substack.comYou can donate to the show directly at paypal.me/historyhomosTo order a History Homos T shirt (and recieve a free sticker) please send your shirt size and address to Historyhomos@gmail.com and please address all questions, comments and concerns there as well.Later homos

    The Podcast At Dawn's House
    Episode 69: A Holiday Miracle!

    The Podcast At Dawn's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 64:45


    OMG, it's almost the end of the year and we still haven't recorded the second half of Jessi's Gold Medal! The poor girl will be freezing by the time we eventually manage to get her out of that pool. In unrelated news, we haven't yet shaken off the curse that may or may not have been placed upon us by an angry fictional eighteenth-century New England farm hand. However, we have worked out a way to bring you something vaguely novel, especially if you (like us) have almost no recollection of what we were talking about back when we started the podcast in 2020. From the vaults: we find out the origins of the Stoneybrook swinging scene; helpful tips for knitters; Cold War parenting priorities; we want to know (but more importantly Stacey wants to know) what luv is; cones of digression; Chekhov's surname; important parade etiquette from 1994; altogether far too much discussion of inferior chocolate substitutes; the most glamorous holiday gastric procedure you'll ever undergo. All clips come from our first ten episodes. Our theme song is 'The Incredible Shrinking Larry' by Matt Oakley on the Free Music Archive. If you like our show, tell a friend, rate and review on your podcast app of choice, drop us an email, or come say hi on Instagram! We also have a ko-fi and we're real self-conscious about it!

    Trump on Trial
    The Endless Saga of Trump's Legal Battles: A Comprehensive Update

    Trump on Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 4:21 Transcription Available


    I step into the studio knowing that, for many listeners, the Donald Trump court saga feels endless. So let's get right to where things stand in the past few days.Across the country, Donald Trump is still juggling fallout from his earlier criminal and civil cases while his administration fights a new wave of lawsuits over how his Justice Department, Homeland Security, and other agencies are using federal power. Lawfare's Trump Administration Litigation Tracker describes a sprawling map of challenges, from immigration crackdowns to fights over federal workers and independent agencies, all feeding into a sense that the courtroom has become a second West Wing for this presidency.One of the biggest developments in the last few days comes from the Supreme Court and the immigration judges' free‑speech case. According to SCOTUSblog, the justices just rejected the Trump administration's request for emergency relief in a dispute over whether immigration judges can challenge speech restrictions in federal court. Commentator and law professor Stephen Vladeck called it the administration's first real loss at the Supreme Court since April, a rare sign that even this Court has limits on how far it will go on Trump's emergency asks. The order does leave the door open for the administration to come back if the trial court pushes into discovery, but for now, Trump's lawyers will have to keep fighting on the merits.At nearly the same time, another federal courtroom dealt the administration a blow on immigration detention. The ACLU of Massachusetts reports that a federal judge in Boston ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it denied bond hearings to people arrested by ICE in New England and then misclassified them to keep them in mandatory, no‑bond detention. The court granted partial summary judgment and held that, under the immigration statutes, these detainees must have access to a bond hearing. For thousands of people in New England lockups, that decision is not abstract law; it is the difference between indefinite confinement and a chance to argue for release.Overlay these fresh rulings on top of Trump's personal legal history and the picture sharpens. Outlets such as WABE have tracked how civil judgments for defamation and sexual abuse, as well as criminal convictions for falsifying business records in New York and the federal election‑interference and documents cases, have moved through appeals. A federal appeals court has already upheld one major civil jury verdict against Trump and declined to revisit it, locking in both damages and factual findings about his conduct. That appellate resistance puts real weight behind the idea that some of Trump's legal problems are no longer just allegations; they are affirmed findings of liability.And yet, while Trump personally appeals past losses, his administration simultaneously racks up wins and losses in real time. The Brennan Center and Lawfare both note that, since his return to the White House, the Supreme Court has often sided with the Trump administration on emergency applications involving immigration enforcement, federal workforce cuts, and control over independent agencies. Those shadow‑docket victories have let the administration move fast, even while lower courts probe legality. But the immigration judges' case and the Boston bond‑hearing ruling show that trial courts and, occasionally, the justices themselves are willing to draw constitutional and statutory lines.So when you hear about “Trump's trials” this week, it is not just one courtroom, one jury, or even one former president. It is Donald Trump the criminal defendant and civil litigant, and Donald Trump the sitting president whose policies are on trial in federal courts from Massachusetts to Washington.Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out QuietPlease dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

    The Rich Keefe Show
    Full Show - Ravens aren't as good as some Patriots' fans may think

    The Rich Keefe Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 60:06


    In this 90 minute show, Christian pokes some holes into those who are nervous about the Patriots' chances against the Ravens this Sunday. Why are most concerned about the Pats in Baltimore and are the Ravens really a team that should be feared? Then, looking back at last night's Rams-Seahawks thriller shows that New England isn't quite at the level of LA or Seattle just yet. And, in a recent article, Craig Breslow's comments might've signaled that there's no shot the Red Sox bring back Alex Bregman.

    Boston Celtics Game Day Recap
    C's BEAT THE HEAT. White and JB Combine for 63pts!!!!

    Boston Celtics Game Day Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 19:22


    The Celtics BEAT THE HEAT 129-116 after an impressive 4th quarter stretch with contributions from a lot of guys. Derrick White was Mr Consistent in this game and seemed to hit every big shot imaginable on his way to a 33pt 5reb 6ast game with 9 3pt makes!!! JB, while it was certainly a slow start with just 6pts in the first half, added another 30pt game which he has done in 12 of his last 13 games! On top of his 30pts he also led the team with 9reb and 7ast along with a 10-11 FT performance to make up for last game lol. What makes this win more impressive is the performances we got from our bench. Hauser was 5-6 from 3 with 15pts, Simons added 14pts and Hugo had 10pts 8reb 2stl and a block. Hugo was absolutely key down the stretch on both sides of the ball and it made it impossible to take him out. He ended up with 29 minutes tonight which you just love to see. For a full player analysis and game breakdown, check out the full pod!This podcast is brought to you by me, Guy DePlacido. I have been a Loan Officer servicing MA, NH and ME for the last 5 years so if you are looking to buy or refinance, reach out to me today at (978) 804-7756 or email me at guy.deplacido@ccm.com! Like the Boston Celtics, I know that you need a great team behind you to win so this year I am partnering with some of my favorites including Deb Burke, and Collin Tucker.If you're looking to buy or sell a home in the near future meet Deb Burke, your trusted realtor at Compass Real Estate, serving MA and NH. With a passion for finding dream homes, Deb is committed to making your real estate journey a breeze. Whether you're buying or selling, Deb's got your back. Reach out today at 978-930-4621 or email deb.burke@compass.com to start your next chapter. Let's turn your real estate dreams into reality!After getting preapproved with me and finding your home with Deb Burke, you'll want to make sure your home is protected and for that, there is nobody better than Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group. Collin is a local agent but he is licensed in all of New England with over 20+ carriers for auto and home insurance guaranteeing the lowest quote possible. I have worked with Collin so many times not only for my clients insurance needs but mine as well. Reach out to Collin Tucker at Berlin Insurance Group at 508-459-1226 or Collin@berlininsurancegroup.comOne of my favorite things about the Celtics is how much they care and give back to the community and INspire Cafe is following that model too. Inspire Cafe is a Community Cafe in Wakefield on a mission to inspire change and creating a more inclusive world where individuals with diverse abilities are not just included but valued. If you're looking for, not only amazing food, but an opportunity to support a cafe that is inspiring change check out INspire Cafe in Wakefield today! 

    New England Weekend
    Ice, Ice, Maybe: Essential Winter Driving Tips from AAA Northeast

    New England Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 20:15 Transcription Available


    Now that we're officially getting into the coldest months of the year, you're likely ensuring you have everything you need in place to stay warm and safe through the worst elements. That also counts for your vehicle! Mark Schieldrop, Senior Spokesperson at AAA Northeast in Providence, returns to the show to share all the information you need to make sure your vehicle can handle whatever Mother Nature decides to subject us to this winter in New England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    DonorSearch Philanthropy Masterminds
    Talk To Almost Anyone: A Conversation with Tim Wilson

    DonorSearch Philanthropy Masterminds

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 85:00


    Tim Wilson is the founder and host of People in Fundraising, the podcast spotlighting the people who fuel the nonprofit sector. With more than two decades in prospect development across higher education and healthcare—including leadership roles at Harvard Business School, Intermountain Healthcare, and now Weber State University—Tim brings deep expertise in data, research, and donor strategy. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Apra International, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing the profession. In this episode, we trace Tim's journey from growing up in New England to building a new life and career in Utah, explore what drives his passion for elevating the voices behind philanthropy, and discover which Star Wars character best captures who he is today.

    Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
    Paula Munier, The Snow Lies Deep, A Paw-liday Special

    Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 32:49


    Another Paw-liday Special—The Snow Lies Deep with Paula Munier It's another paw-liday special! I'm joined by Paula Munier, USA Today bestselling author of the Mercy Carr Mysteries, to talk about her holiday thriller The Snow Lies Deep. When Northshire's mayor—dressed as Santa—turns up murdered after the town's Solstice celebration, Mercy Carr, Troy Warner, and their K-9 partners, Elvis and Susie Bear, must hunt down the Yuletide Killer before another prominent citizen is targeted. With many surprising twists and lots of holiday cheer and tradition, The Snow Lies Deep is a thrilling holiday read. Paula shares how her love of New England, rescue dogs, and real-life K-9 heroes inspire her stories, along with insights into blending holiday traditions with high-stakes suspense. For more information on Paula, visit: paulamunier.com For more about my K-9 books, visit: kathleendonnelly.com Sit. Stay. Read. is a proud part of the Authors on the Air Global Network.

    PBS NewsHour - Segments
    Investigators search for motive after shooter linked to Brown University, MIT found dead

    PBS NewsHour - Segments

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 9:11


    Investigators are still trying to determine the motive behind two shootings in New England after the suspect was found dead. The man who killed two students at Brown University was located in a New Hampshire storage facility. Authorities say he's also linked to the murder of a MIT professor. As Stephanie Sy reports, one anonymous tipster changed the course of the investigation. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

    Bernie and Sid
    Miranda Devine | New York Post Columnist | 12-19-25

    Bernie and Sid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 20:00


    New York Post Columnist Miranda Devine joins Sid to offer her perspective on the rising antisemitism in Australia under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after October 7th events and the Bondi Beach Chanukah Party shooting over the weekend. Devine relates this to broader issues of left-wing radicalism and ineffective governance, drawing parallels to similar problems in New York under various mayors. They touch upon a specific case in New England involving a former Brown University student turned murderer and the perceived incompetence in handling the situation. Sid and Miranda conclude with critiquing Kamala Harris and her political legitimacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Haunted American History
    Sterling Opera House

    Haunted American History

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 21:24


    The Sterling Opera House in Derby, Connecticut, is one of New England's most haunted and historically complex buildings. Opened in 1889 as a grand cultural landmark, it hosted performers like Harry Houdini, John Philip Sousa, and Amelia Earhart. Also, it hid a whole police station and jail directly beneath the stage. While audiences applauded upstairs, criminals sat locked in the cells below.In this episode, we explore the opera house's dramatic past, its ties to the Titanic, its rumored Houdini escape stunt, and the decades it sat abandoned. Then we dive into the paranormal activity that has made the Sterling a hotspot for investigators: voices in the basement, unexplained scratches, the balcony spirit known as “Andy,” and sightings of the White Lady.A deep look at Connecticut history, true crime, and one of the state's most active haunted locations. hauntedamericanhistory.comPatreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKS FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE FORGOTTEN BOROUGHBarnes and Noble -   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-borough-christopher-feinstein/1148274794?ean=9798319693334AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQPQD68SEbookGOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=S5WCEQAAQBAJ&pli=1KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-forgotten-borough-2?sId=a10cf8af-5fbd-475e-97c4-76966ec87994&ssId=DX3jihH_5_2bUeP1xoje_SMASHWORD: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1853316 !! DISTURB ME !! APPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disturb-me/id1841532090SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/3eFv2CKKGwdQa3X2CkwkZ5?si=faOUZ54fT_KG-BaZOBiTiQYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@DisturbMePodcastwww.disturbmepodcast.com TikTok- @hauntedchris LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658  Twitter- @Haunted_A_HInstagram- haunted_american_historyemail- hauntedamericanhistory@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Travel With Hawkeye
    Ski The East

    Travel With Hawkeye

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 34:10


    Episode 295 - Many skiers are packing up and headed out west to hit the champagne powder of Colorado and Utah. But how many have traveled east to check out the slopes of New England? We found tons of charming ski resorts that dot the east coast states that many people never consider visiting. Our goal; to get you, the outdoor enthusiast to consider a trip to Ski The East. Bryan Rivard from Ski Vermont and Drew Zimber from the Granite Backcountry Alliance join the show to discuss what you've been missing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Cook & Joe Show
    Nick Kostos gives us his Steelers-Lions thoughts and NFL Week 16 picks

    The Cook & Joe Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 15:04


    Nick takes Patriots +3 with us picking the Ravens to beat New England. The line is down to 6.5 in Steelers-Lions and Nick doesn't really want to bet the game, but likes the over. Matthew Stafford remains the favorite for NFL MVP.

    Patriots Unfiltered
    Patriots Unfiltered 12/18: Ravens Preview, Injury Updates, Week 16 NFL Picks

    Patriots Unfiltered

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 119:16


    Tune-in as the PU Crew previews the Patriots upcoming Sunday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. We share our final players to watch, keys to the game, and predictions as both teams continue their push for the playoffs. We analyze the injury report and offer solutions/game plans for a beat up New England defense. Plus, we go around he horn and share our picks for the NFL's entire Week 16 slate!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Rich Keefe Show
    New England Nightly News: FSG sells Penguins and Maine's loon population

    The Rich Keefe Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 15:38


    John Henry and Fenway Sports Group officially sell the Pittsburgh Penguins and Maine sees an uptick in Arcand's favorite animal: the loon in the New England Nightly News.

    The Rich Keefe Show
    HR 1 - Patriots' narrative could take a drastic change after Sunday

    The Rich Keefe Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 44:26


    The timeline for the Patriots now shifts towards this Sunday in primetime on the road against the Ravens. why did the Bills shrink some belief in the Pats by beating them last week? Then, with another desperate team in Baltimore, a loss could have drastic implications in New England. And, Drake Maye isn't worried about winning MVP and even though the odds aren't in his favor, a top finish still would do wonders.

    The Box of Oddities
    Linguistic Ghost Limbs & the Melon Heads of Connecticut

    The Box of Oddities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 38:30


    Why do we still dial phones with no dials, roll down windows that don't roll, and store things in cupboards that hold no cups? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro explore linguistic ghost limbs—words and phrases that outlived the objects they once described. From cupboard, dashboard, and glove box to carbon copy, footage, horsepower, and deadlines, language refuses to let go of the past. These verbal fossils reveal how history lingers in everyday speech through semantic shift, fossilized metaphors, and semantic bleaching. Then the show heads deep into New England folklore with the chilling legend of the Melon Heads of Connecticut—grotesque figures said to haunt back roads like Velvet Street and the edges of Roosevelt Forest. Are they escaped asylum patients, outcasts turned monsters, or something far darker? Language is haunted. So are the woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Patriots Unfiltered
    Patriots Unfiltered 12/17: Ravens Preview, Vrabel Presser/Reaction, Locker Room Report

    Patriots Unfiltered

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 122:39 Transcription Available


    Tune-in as we turn the page to the Patriots Week 16 primetime matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. We share our takes on players, matchups and storylines to watch as New England looks to clinch a playoff berth with a victory. We cut to Head Coach Mike Vrabel's presser and react to his comments on preparing for the Ravens, play calling and more. Plus, Deuce return from the locker room to share his observations on player appearances, comments and vibes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.