Podcasts about Oak

Max and Laela, Zach's eldest children and the duo behind Dasher the Band, open up about the whirlwind of life on the road, from the unexpected phone call that landed them a tour with Larry Fleet to figuring out how to protect their marriages, stay accountable, and keep their faith at the center as new opportunities come their way. Zach, Jase, and Al reflect on building something bigger than yourself and why keeping family close may be one of the best defenses against losing yourself as success grows. Max and Laela bring the conversation full circle with a special in-studio performance. Pre-save Dasher the Band's new single “You're an Oak,” out August 28, here: http://vere.lnk.to/YoureAnOak and find Dasher the Band on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music. In this episode:  “Unashamed” Episode 1406 is sponsored by: https://duckstamp.com/unashamed - Get your digital duck stamp online and keep it right on your phone! https://bravebooks.com/unashamed - Get both of the Robertson books completely free, plus a free starter kit, all for 70% off! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ - Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Zach's Kids Dish on Growing Up Dasher 06:28 Layla Goes Viral & Mia's Cleaning Obsession 11:02 Dasher the Band Hits the Road 15:36 The Nerves Before Their First Real Show 20:08 The Song That Brought the Crowd to Tears 25:03 ‘Unashamed' Fans Take Over the Tour 28:14 Jase's Buc-ee's Business Plan 34:18 Family, Legacy & Building Something That Lasts 40:44 Jase Remembers Doubting ‘Duck Dynasty' 44:15 Dasher the Band Performs - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailAs Abram enters the land of Canaan, the biblical story begins to narrow its focus—from the sweeping story of the nations to one man faithfully listening to and obeying the voice of God. His first stop is Shechem, at the Oak of Moreh, a place already associated with pagan worship and supernatural power. Yet Abram does not surrender this place to the gods of the nations; he builds an altar and worships the Lord there. In this episode, we explore why Shechem matters, how Abram's simple act of obedience begins a biblical pattern that echoes through the stories of Jacob, Joseph, Joshua, Israel's kings, and ultimately Jesus, and why paying attention to places and names can reveal connections modern readers often miss.

Pete and Hannah review End of Oak street and One Night Only

Ancient history researcher Nilesh Oak joins the Matt BeallPodcast to explore the origins and timeline of ancient Indian civilization. Drawing from more than 35 years of research, Oak explains his controversial dating of the Mahabharata and Ramayana and how he uses astronomy, archaeology, genetics, oceanography, ancient texts, and other scientific evidence to challenge conventional timelines of Indian history. The conversation explores the Mahabharata War, the Ramayana, Vedic texts, ancient astronomical observations, the lost city of Dwarka, dramatic changes in sea level, genetic bottlenecks, and the possibility that India's recorded history reaches much further into the past than commonly accepted. Follow Matt Beall Podcast: https://twitter.com/MattBeallPodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mattbeallpodhttps://www.instagram.com/mattbeallpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556879741320 Check out our Shorts & ClipsShorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallShortsClip Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallClips Listen Everywhere: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattBeallPodcastApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-beall-limitless/id1712917413  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6727221 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/MattBeallPodcast Check out Nilesh Oak:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nileshoak/https://www.facebook.com/AncientIndianHistory5561and12209BCE/https://nileshoak.wordpress.com/about/ Timeline:00:00:00              Introductions00:03:11              Your Mission with these studies00:09:37              Mainstream Viewpoint00:22:11              Most Convincing Evidence01:03:27              Additional Evidence01:27:52              Indian Centric01:34:02              Ancient Indian Connection01:47:34              Cusco Valley Region01:58:36              UFO & UAP's02:02:20              ClosingThe views and opinions expressed on this podcast are notnecessarily the views of the host or of any business related to the host.

Grant Stinchfield joins Peter to discuss his investigative reporting background, accountability for Anthony Fauci over COVID-era decisions and private communications, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and efforts to address institutional challenges in Washington, the Jones Act waiver and its impact on American shipping, the conflict with Iran, prediction markets versus traditional polling in the context of Texas politics and the midterms, and the question of fairness in women's sports. Grant Stinchfield is a four-time Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, conservative radio/TV host, podcaster, NRA Life Member, and small-business owner based in the Dallas area. He spent roughly two decades as a reporter and anchor at NBC-owned stations where he was among the first journalists at Ground Zero on 9/11.  His investigative series earned multiple Emmys and contributed to policy changes and legislation, such as Texas identity-theft reforms. After leaving local news, he hosted talk radio (including The Stinchfield Report on KLIF in Dallas), helped launch NRATV, hosted a primetime show on Newsmax, and co-hosted The Morning Answer on AM 870 The Answer in Los Angeles (he departed that role in late 2025). He currently hosts Stinchfield / Stinchfield Tonight on Real America's Voice and the independent Stinchfield podcast. He describes his mission as exposing “idiocracy” and is a vocal MAGA/conservative commentator. Connect with Grant...

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rWotD Episode 3387: SW 6th & Pine and SW 5th & Oak stations Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 12 August 2026, is SW 6th & Pine and SW 5th & Oak stations.SW 6th & Pine and SW 5th & Oak are a pair of light rail stations on the MAX Green, Orange and Yellow Lines in Portland, Oregon. It is the 3rd stop southbound on the Portland Transit Mall extension.The stations are built into the sidewalks of 5th and 6th Avenues, with the 5th Avenue platform served by southbound trains and the 6th Avenue platform by northbound trains. The SW 6th & Pine station is served only by the Green and Yellow Lines, and the SW 5th & Oak station is served only by the Green and Orange Lines. Originally, from the opening of these stations in 2009 until 2015, the Yellow Line served both, but in September 2015 the then-new Orange Line replaced the Yellow Line at all southbound stations on the transit mall. The stations are located at the base of the US Bancorp Tower and connect to bus routes on the Transit Mall.At the time of their opening in August 2009, the stations were located in Fareless Square, which in January 2010 was renamed the Free Rail Zone. In 2012, the fare-free zone was discontinued, along with all fare zones on the TriMet system.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:09 UTC on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.For the full current version of the article, see SW 6th & Pine and SW 5th & Oak stations on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Danielle.

Pete and Hannah recap the season finale of House of Dragon. Hannah previews End of Oak street. Finally Pete recaps all the latest in movie news

“The Democracy Cup was initially scheduled for the 23rd on Hearts of Oak's calendar. After discussions with the club, we moved the GHALCA Top 4 to the 26th, and all participating clubs, including Hearts, were duly informed.” — John Ansah, GHALCA Chairman

2026 Democracy Cup is set to bring Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak together in a celebration of football, democracy and national unity. Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has received the trophy ahead of the August 28 clash at Baba Yara Sports Stadium and confirmed that Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will attend the game

Alex Phillips - Faith, Farage and Division on the Right Alex Phillips discusses how her Christian faith continues to shape her life and public work, including prayer, recent experiences of recommitment and confirmation, and the personal events she sees as evidence of God's involvement.  The conversation then turns to politics, covering the Clacton by-election, Nigel Farage and Reform, tensions with figures such as Rupert Lowe, immigration policy, and the risks of division on the right. Alex Phillips is a broadcaster, former and future politician, champion of women, speaker of truths, would-be 21st century Boudicca. Here to help change the world with her own little contribution. Connect with Alex

Have you ever wondered if trees could communicate what would they say? I know…it sounds a little unusual. But this week I decided to find out. I gave myself a challenge – I spent time with six different trees, asked each one if it was willing to communicate with me. Then, I listened. What happened next surprised even me. I’ve talked to plants, but never to trees. Whether you believe I was talking to trees, tapping into my intuition, or simply letting nature inspire me, I invite you to keep an open mind. Let’s see where this adventure takes us. What Started This Conversation Idea It all started when I went to the grocery store this week. I parked near the edge of the lot which has a nice evergreen border on the property line. AS I got out of the car, the trees caught my attention. Looking closely, I noticed a ton of little green balls at the end of the needle groups that make up the cypress leaves. Spiky, bright green, and maybe half an inch in diameter. What the heck? Were those going to be pinecones? I posted the picture on Substack and a friend looked it up. Yes! Those are tiny, immature pinecones of the cypress tree. That’s what caught my attention and and started me wondering if they had something to say. Yes, they did. Cypress: Beauty and Being Seen First, I heard these words: “Empress, royal, stately, graceful, beautiful.” Regal as they stand there, creating a tall emerald green border. “I am a mother tree, so I have loads of pinecones. These are like our flowers, to seed the earth and keep our kind going. My babies are full of seeds and offer nourishment to insects and small animals, as well as seeding the ground with new cypress trees. Don’t we make a beautiful border? Look at our auras and our energy fields. What do you see?” I was quite surprised to see little elemental helpers scurrying about between the trees. Gnome-like beings, hats and all, bringing energy and life force, and keeping the flow going. Then strangely, I also saw what seemed to be colorful, snake-like energies in pink and blue, swiftly wrapping around the trunks. Having never encountered anything like it, I did a little research. In Norse mythology, serpents are tied to the World Tree. In Greek mythology, a snake coils around the tree of the Hesperides to protect the golden apples. And in Buddhist tradition, the naga king Mucalinda shelters Buddha beneath the Bodhi Tree. Someone else had this image before me. That was really comforting. The cypress continued: “Trees have great wisdom because of our deep roots into Mother Earth. While our trunks are strong and stable, our branches blow in the breeze. We love this. To flow and move and twist and turn with the wind, dancing to our own lovely tune. We’re happy to mark the property line; it’s the perfect job for us. A strong masculine boundary with a fluid feminine grace. Notice us, be grateful to us, be kind to us. Say hello, acknowledge us. So few people even notice our beauty or the job we do. Thank you for spending time in our presence.” Ornamental Cherry: Abundance and Generosity Next, I approached the ornamental cherry tree. Here’s what I heard, “I am the picture of abundance, filled with tiny cherries. My pink blossoms turn into fruit in a matter of months. I love sitting here on your hill, rooted deeply into the earth, providing shade for the plants below me and a home to the insects and animals. Thank you for taking time with me today, for viewing me, appreciating me, and coming close enough to get to know me.” Russian Olive: Sharing and Spreading I said hello to the Russian olive tree and expressed that I love how it’s leaves go from green to silver in the breeze. They’ve populated so much of our land. I ask if this one would you tell me about itself. “Thank you for coming to talk to me. I have a certain grace, I know this is true. I am prolific and I spread everywhere. I’m not meant to grow big and old because my branches and wood are soft. But I do create shade and I do spread rapidly. I love sharing my presence on your land. I spread my branches wide as they curve down to make a wide top that brings shade to your yard.” Cedar: Resilience Two cedar pines stand as siblings. Planted years ago as one-foot bushes, they are now 12 to 15 feet tall despite the deer chewing at their base. I asked what they’d say about themselves as evergreens. “My leaves are spindly and small, but I am resilient. Regardless of the weather or the animals, I continue to grow. My branches come out from all around my trunk, inch after inch, filled with more branches. This is part of my beauty, strength, and resilience, and protects of my trunk as well. We appreciated being given the space to grow, and we’ve done so beautifully, don’t you think?” Oak: Standing in Your Power The oak was next. It’s such a stately tree. Regal, with a unique split trunk, like twins -two for one. It keeps its curled brown leaves through winter until spring brings new growth. “Thank you for noticing me, for your comments, and kindness. I know you worry that I shadow your garden, but it all works out. Here at the back of your property, I stand making a statement that this is where your property comes to an end. I am strong and I grow straight and tall. Oak is old wisdom, the wisdom of the druids. The small acorn grows the big, tall oak tree. We are mighty, we are wise.” I asked if it would share some oak wisdom. “Oak wisdom is about strength, about growing tall, standing still. It’s about staking a claim and standing in your power. When you stand tall in your power, you are like the oak. That makes us smile and we can see a smile on your face too.” Poplar: Flexibility Last was the poplar tree, tall, with siblings a hundred yards off. Their leaves twist and dance in the wind, the whole top of the tree sways like it’s moving to music. “Thank you for noticing my grace. I love that I sway in the breeze, that my leaves are dancing and twirling. I am flexible and fluid. Okay, the willow is more fluid, but don’t deny me my own grace. I love when a storm comes, so I can sway and dance, my branches reaching tall into the sky. I’m here to show that something tall and firmly rooted can still have delightful movement. You can be grounded and yet move and sway, dodge and hedge, persevere, and continue to grow and expand and experience life. My leaves are often the first to fall in a storm, and small branches snap off, but I heal rapidly. That’s part of my perseverance. Not like oak, standing there tall and firm and unyielding. That’s not me. I move and I have grace. My message to you is that you too can move and be flexible and change with the wind, and you’ll be rewarded for it. Sometimes you need to be firm. Sometimes you need to sway with the wind.” What Do Trees Talk About? As I listened to each tree, I noticed something surprising. None of them talked about themselves for very long. Each one reflected something back to me that we humans needed to hear. They spoke of qualities which humans need to live well. Cypress — Beauty and being seen Cherry — Abundance and generosity Russian Olive — Sharing and spreading Cedar — Resilience Oak — Standing in your power Poplar — Flexibility They seemed to be reminding me of qualities we already have but sometimes forget. Maybe that’s one of the gifts of spending time in nature. Whether you believe the trees were speaking to me, or that my intuition was translating their energy into words, it almost doesn’t matter. The wisdom was real. And every message left me feeling more connected to the living world around me. The next time you walk past a tree, consider being intentional. Stop for a minute. Really look at it. Notice its shape, its bark, its leaves. Say hello. Thank it for the shade it offers, the oxygen it creates, the beauty it brings to the world. Then, if it feels right, ask, “Is there anything you’d like me to know today?” Then simply listen. Maybe nothing happens. Or maybe you’ll be surprised. I started this little experiment wondering if trees had something to say. I ended it wondering something completely different. What if the trees have been speaking all along, and I simply never took the time to listen? FAQs About Trees Communicating Can trees actually communicate with humans? Trees exchange chemical and electrical signals with each other and their environment, which science confirms. Whether a tree can communicate a message to a specific person is a matter of belief and intuition rather than proven fact. Many people report receiving impressions, feelings, or words while sitting quietly with a tree. How do you communicate with a tree? Approach with an open mind, sit or stand near the tree, and quietly observe its shape, bark, and leaves. Say hello, ask a simple question such as “what would you like me to know today?” Then, listen for any words, feelings, or images that surface. Patience and stillness matter more than technique. What is intuitive communication with nature? Intuitive communication with nature is the practice of tuning into subtle impressions, feelings, or inner “words.” These might arise while spending focused, quiet attention with a plant, tree, or natural setting. It relies on inner sensing rather than verbal exchange, and results vary from person to person. Do different trees carry different meanings? Many spiritual traditions assign symbolic qualities to specific trees. Oak for strength and endurance, cedar for resilience, cypress for grace and boundaries. These associations come from folklore, mythology, and personal intuitive experience rather than scientific classification. What The Trees Taught Me Six trees, with six distinct qualities: beauty, abundance, sharing, resilience, personal power, and flexibility Each message pointed back to something we need to remember, not just a fact about the tree itself. Slowing down and paying attention to nature can surface intuitive insight, whether you call it tree communication or simply inspiration. Here’s a small ritual to try. Pause by a tree, notice it, say hello, ask a question, and listen. That’s all it takes to try this yourself. Have fun! { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can trees actually communicate with humans?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Trees exchange chemical and electrical signals with each other and their environment, which science confirms. Whether a tree can communicate a message to a specific person is a matter of belief and intuition rather than proven fact. 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Callum Smiles joins Hearts of Oak to report from his recent trip to Ceuta, the Spanish enclave on the North African coast, where he was filming with Fox Populi. Fresh from Gibraltar, he describes a migration situation far larger than expected: thousands of arrivals after the major influx on 31 July, with Moroccan migrants concentrated in the south and sub-Saharan migrants in the north. The Spanish-majority enclave effectively saw its population double in a short period. From above it looked attractive; at street level it was chaotic and unstable. Callum details the military response, overcrowding and fights at facilities built for far fewer people, migrants openly stating they wanted Europe's wealth and a better life (encouraged by social media and eager to be filmed), and the wider implications for the EU, Schengen, and the necessity of border control. Callum Smiles is an independent British journalist, formerly with Rebel News UK and now working under Callum Smiles Media while contributing to Vox Populi.. Known as “the unconventional journalist,” he specialises in on-the-ground reporting of mass migration, the World Economic Forum in Davos (where he has confronted figures including Tony Blair, Larry Fink and Greta Thunberg), and related issues across Europe and beyond. Based in the south of England, he self-films and edits his own work. The Week According to ... Callum Smiles Connect with Callum...

HR rarely happens exactly as planned. From difficult conversations to organizational change, leaders need to think on their feet. Dave Collins, founder and CEO of Oak & Reeds, a training company that combines improv techniques with proven learning strategies to help organizations tackle communication and collaboration challenges, shares how improvisation can strengthen decision-making, build resilience, and help HR professionals navigate uncertainty with more confidence.  Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM's all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 

In today's episode, Sarah opens with a planner peace vignette from Olga, who describes her various methods for planning in fun!Then, she discusses the topic of reading and focus, with emphasis on ideas around improving one's focus over time with intentional time spent building the skill and endurance around paying attention.Mentioned:Atlantic article (gift link):Substack with the 'training plan for reading' concept: https://naomialderman.substack.com/p/lets-do-a-couch-to-5k-for-readingAlso mentioned:Hemlock & Oak tariff news- https://www.hemlockandoak.com/blogs/theweeklyspread/where-we-stand-50-tariffs-on-us-orders-starting-august-19th?srsltid=AfmBOoomppnNJfzC4vjTsrYdNz5Eg0RobWbH1lYg3jaCBuUz4vFcMGMTHobonichi launch- https://www.1101.com/store/techo/en/?srsltid=AfmBOorTU25X3TOOOAPmMywniMoK8OBswJXGVs56jrgUjk9TRpkYWpgmBLPA2.0: theshubox.com/courses August Sponsors:Factor Meals: Head to factormeals.com/plans50off and and use code plans50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box while supplies last until 10/31/2026 IXL: Best Laid Plans listeners can get an exclusive 20% off IXL membership when they sign up today at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ixl.com/plans⁠⁠⁠. PrepDish: Make your menu planning so much easier! Try it free for 2 weeks by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠prepdish.com/plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr Joel Bohemier discusses his upbringing in a multi-generational chiropractic family, the principles of spinal care as a means of supporting overall neurological function, and the historical challenges faced by the profession. He explains how adjustments address more than musculoskeletal symptoms and shares insights from nearly 30 years in practice. The conversation also covers the founding of Stand for Health Freedom, efforts around informed consent and parental rights, and current developments in health policy, including support for initiatives associated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. One of 46 chiropractors in his family, Dr. Joel Bohemier is passionate about natural health care and lives by and teaches the principles of honoring the innate wisdom of the body. A proponent of holistic living, he is often invited to share his views on such topics as organic foods, green living, and strategies for creating a healthy and resilient mind, body and spirit. In addition to serving as an advisor to Stand for Health Freedom, Joel also serves as an advisory board member of GreenMedInfo.com, the world's most widely referenced natural health database. Joel received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Manitoba in 1996 and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, Georgia, in 2000. He has practiced in Italy and Canada and currently maintains a private practice in Naples, Florida. Connect with Joel  and Stand for Health Freedom... WEBSITE         https://standforhealthfreedom.com/ X                      @standforhealth1  https://x.com/standforhealth1 INSTAGRAM         standforhealthfreedom/    Connect with Hearts of Oak...

Alan Miller joins us to discuss how public pushback helped stop the proposed digital ID scheme and why current expansions — One Login, the Gov.uk app, digital driving licences and wider digitisation — still risk building a biometric surveillance state. He covers the campaign tools that worked (petitions, protests, letters to MPs), the push of company directors and the self-employed into digital systems, the need to protect analog options, links to banking, cash and central bank digital currency, and why continued campaigning, free speech defence and signing the Together Declaration pledge remain essential. Alan Miller started his career in the nightlife industry, co-founding London's Old Truman Brewery, the Night Time Industries Association and latterly #OpenForAll which was launched in response to the threat of vaccine passports. He is a writer, producer and director, appearing regularly on mainstream news channels, championing civil liberties. In his work in the hospitality and business sector, Alan has demonstrated an ability to change policy at the highest level of government. He has experience working with local councils, influencing mayoral leadership in various cities as well as lobbying the Home Office, the Treasury, DCMS and BEIS while ensuring mainstream media coverage. He brings this vast wealth of experience and is now working full-time with #together which he co-founded in response to the government's draconian covid measures.   TOGETHER DECLARATION Organisations, business groups, campaigners and professionals: Read and sign here https://togetherdeclaration.org/ OPEN FOR ALL CHARTER For all licensed premises and events: Read and sign the charter here https://www.openforall.co.uk/   Connect with Hearts of Oak...

For decades, people have been addressing love letters to an oak tree deep in the Dodauer Forest in Germany called the Bridegroom's Oak. The hope is that a passerby might find their letter, write back and form a connection. Journalist Elliot Stein visited this romantic post office box and talked to the mail carrier who used to deliver these letters and who one day, found a letter that was addressed to him.  If you would like to address your own love letter to the Bridegroom's Oak, the mailing address is:  Bräutigamseiche, Dodau 99 Dodauer Forst, 23701 Eutin, Germany Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This month, This Old Tree Doug introduces us to Kongeegen, or the 1,500-year-old “King's Oak,” deep inside a forest called Jægerspris Nordskov in Denmark. The tree is named after 19th-century King Frederik VII, who owned a nearby castle with his wife, the Countess Danner. It is a national treasure and one of northern Europe's oldest living oak trees.   Getting there meant a two-mile hike through the woods with guests Anders Jensen of the Danish Tree Association and forest historian Helle Serup of The Green Museum. They tell the biological story of Kongeegen, and how Denmark sees its forests.  But there is also a love story - a tangled affair between the unconventional Frederik, the Countess Danner (aka Louise Rasmussen), and a wealthy newspaper publisher named Carl Berling. The Countess's own love letters embellish this true story from her point of view - scandal, romance, and all  - and how it led them to seek shelter from the rain under this ancient oak. Guests Helle Serup Curator, Det Grønne Museum (The Green Museum) Auning, Denmark Anders Jensen Vice Chairman Dansk Træplejeforening (The Danish Tree Care Association) Reading "Beneath Kongeegen" by Doug Still and Ida Zecco, read by Ida Zecco and Martha Douglas-Osmundson (Louise Rasmussen's letters) References "Din hengivnes Louise": Louise Rasmussens breve til Carl Berling og kronprins/kong Frederik VII, 1844-1850." Ved Pernille Arenfeldt og Pernille Hasselsteen. Kong Frederik VII's Stiftelse Paa Jægerspris, Forlaget Fremad,  Music "La Sylphide, Music for the Bournonville ballet" by Herman Severin Løvenskiold. Royal Danish Orchestra, Chandos Records, 1991. Special thanks Dansk Træplejeforening Robb Barnard Ed Nardell Theme Music "This Old Tree," Diccon Lee, www.deeleetree.com Artwork Dahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/home Website thisoldtree.show Transcripts available. Follow on Facebook or Instagram This Old Tree podcast is a sponsored project of the New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. To support This Old Tree and New England ISA, click here. We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~4 or 5 minute  audio story for consideration for an upcoming episode of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone's voice memo app and email to: doug@thisoldtree.net This episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org

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Gary Rabine discusses his early work in tree service and driveway paving in northern Illinois and how he developed that into the Rabine Group of companies.  He describes expanding into parking lot paving, trucking, and other construction and facilities services, while incorporating technologies such as AI, robotics, and drones.  Gary explains his method of identifying capable people and building businesses around them, along with his views on leadership and long-term planning.  He also talks about the role of his Catholic faith in his personal and professional life, the work of the Cheryl Rabine Foundation, and the origins of his Ditch Digger CEO podcast.  Additional topics include his early support for Charlie Kirk, his involvement in local and national political matters, a lawsuit concerning federal vaccine requirements that reached the Supreme Court, and his current focus on infrastructure development through Rabine Global and Sight Technologies. In the Spring of 1981, Gary Rabine was a senior in high school trying to decide which way his future would go. While his friends were busy preparing for college, Gary was dreaming of starting a landscaping or paving business. With the experience he gained laboring and running heavy equipment for his dad's small business, he knew he could do it. One afternoon in his school's cafeteria, surrounded by college-bound friends, Gary was asked what his college plans were. When he replied that he planned to save money to start a business, a smart ass friend eagerly termed him a “Ditch-Digger”, loudly laughing “Gary's going to be a Ditch Digger!”. Gary harnessed this memory and used it to motivate himself to walk his own path. 37 years later, Gary Rabine has grown Rabine Paving and many other businesses which are now the Rabine Group of Companies.  Connect with Gary and DitchDiggerCEO... WEBSITE                   https://ditchdiggerceo.com/ X                                 https://x.com/DitchDiggerCEO INSTAGRAM              https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO YOUTUBE                  https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo   Connect with Hearts of Oak…

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Hugging Face reports an autonomous AI-powered breach. Ernst & Young discloses a client data breach. Attackers are actively exploiting a critical ServiceNow flaw. Ransomware gangs sharpen their tactics against law firms. Capital One open-sources an AI security tool. Text salting fools AI email filters. Hidden gambling apps slip into Apple's App Store. And federal agents arrest a Florida man accused of spreading malware through video games. Monday business briefing. Tim Starks from CyberScoop discusses election integrity. Fake feathers lead to faulty findings. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today we are joined by Tim Starks from CyberScoop discussing election integrity and the Trump administration's waning influence. You can read more here.  Selected Reading AI Agents Turned Into Attackers: Hugging Face Reveals Autonomous Intrusion Campaign (Security Affairs) Ernst & Young Data Breach Affects Personal, Financial Information (SecurityWeek) Critical ServiceNow code execution flaw now exploited in attacks (Bleeping Computer) How ransomware tactics against law firms are changing (Wisconsin Law Journal) Capital One Open Sources AI-Powered ‘VulnHunter' Security Tool (SecurityWeek) AI spam filters are getting suckered by old-school text salting (The Register) Investigation reveals dozens of disguised gambling apps on the App Store in Brazil (9to5Mac) FBI Arrests Florida Man in $220,000 Steam Crypto Theft Case (Hackread) Israeli identity management startup Oak emerges from stealth with $60 million in seed funding. (N2K Pro Business Briefing) AI-altered images on birdwatching forums putting research at risk | AI (artificial intelligence) (The Guardian) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Bozell discusses his family's conservative political background in Washington, D.C., and how his father helped launch the Media Research Center after earlier work with NCPAC. He describes the MRC's early years as resource-poor but focused on documenting media bias, including work at the 1988 conventions and support from donors and figures in conservative media. He also talks about the organization's relationship with Rush Limbaugh, saying MRC supplied clips and documentation that supported Limbaugh's on-air commentary. Bozell reflects on Limbaugh's influence and on how conservative media grew through talk radio and strong messaging. Bozell then explains how MRC's focus has shifted to digital platforms such as Apple News, Google News, Yahoo, and MSN, where he says the organization tracks the visibility of center-right voices. He closes by urging audiences to share content, contact news platforms about imbalance, and push for more conservative sources in mainstream distribution.   Connect with David

Del Bigtree, founder and CEO of the Informed Consent Action Network and host of The HighWire, joins Hearts of Oak. He shares with us how The HighWire was created as an experiment in media that presents conversations without heavy pre-interview preparation or editing.  Del discusses his background as a television producer and the process of building ICAN, which reviews vaccine trial data and has filed numerous lawsuits against U.S. government agencies. He reflects on interviews with Andrew Wakefield and attorney Aaron Siri, and addresses the difference between reporting and taking direct action when needed. The conversation also covers Del's approach to decision-making, which he connects to intuition, prayer, and a sense of humility, as well as his observations on public debate and his involvement with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Del Bigtree is an Emmy-winning television producer, filmmaker, and leading advocate for medical freedom and informed consent. A former producer for the CBS daytime hit The Doctors, he transitioned to independent journalism and filmmaking after becoming concerned about pharmaceutical influence and vaccine safety.  He produced the groundbreaking 2016 documentary Vaxxed: From Cover-Up to Catastrophe, which sparked global conversations on transparency in public health.  As host of the popular weekly program The HighWire, he reaches millions with investigative reporting on health policy, science, and individual rights.  Del serves as CEO of the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN), a nonprofit dedicated to holding government agencies accountable through FOIA requests, litigation, and advocacy.  He also served as Communications Director for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 presidential campaign and continues advancing the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative.  Passionate, articulate, and unafraid to challenge mainstream narratives, Del Bigtree is a powerful voice for parental choice, scientific integrity, and health sovereignty. Connect with Del and The HighWire... X                                 @delbigtree  https://x.com/delbigtree                                    @HighWireTalk  https://x.com/HighWireTalk WEBSITE                    https://thehighwire.com/ Connect with Hearts of Oak…

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This Week In Startups is made possible by: MongoDB - MongoDB.com/ai Rippling - Rippling.ai/twist Agree.com - agree.com   Today's show: Hustle Fund's Eric Bahn and Chapter One's Jeff Morris Jr. join our venture capital roundtable directly following the news breaking that Stripe wants to buy PayPal. The possible transaction highlights how little interest today's leading startups have in going public any time soon. With host Alex Wilhelm, Bahn and Morris dug into when startups should burn the boats à la Fin, physical AI as the next frontier, the power of Silicon Valley groupthink, and how startups are approaching the first days of widespread, company-specific AI evals! Guest links: Eric Bahn https://x.com/ericbahn Hustle Fund https://www.hustlefund.vc Jeff Morris Jr. https://x.com/jmj Chapter One https://chapterone.com Show links: Stripe wants to buy PayPal https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/stripe-advent-offer-buy-paypal-more-than-53-billion-sources-say-2026-07-15/ Flex https://www.flex.one/ Webflow https://webflow.com/ Oak https://www.oak.id/ Fin selling to Salesforce https://www.salesforce.com/news/press-releases/2026/06/15/salesforce-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-fin/ Erebor https://erebor.bank/ "Competition is for losers" https://www.wsj.com/articles/peter-thiel-competition-is-for-losers-1410535536 Chapter One piece on the value of software https://jamesin.substack.com/p/some-areas-weve-been-investing-in   Timestamps: 0:00 Eric Bahn (Hustle Fund) & Jeff Morris Jr. (Chapter One) join the show! 1:35 Stripe's reported $53B offer for PayPal 6:29 Why founders don't want to go public 10:08 Agree.com - Stop chasing invoices and automate your entire contract-to-cash stack. Go to https://agree.com and tell them Jason sent you to get 50% off for life! 15:16 When is it time to burn the boats? 20:12 MongoDB - AI-assisted and agentic coding is helping you build faster than ever. Start building at https://MongoDB.com/ai 21:16 Does VC need an AI revolution? 30:50 Rippling - Thanks to our partners at Rippling! Head to https://Rippling.ai/twist and get the only AI built to give you full visibility across your startup and take complex actions across your entire business. 32:36 Custom evals, open source models, and avoiding vendor lock-in 36:37 Physical AI and robotics as the next frontier 37:42 Oak's $60M seed and startup clusters chasing agent infrastructure 40:43 Escaping the Silicon Valley "think tank" 48:28 Consumer AI's missing wave 1:00:18 AI regulation and how to get it right 1:12:01 Where to find our guests and wrap-up!   Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com Check out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.com Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp   Follow Lon: X: https://x.com/lons   Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm   Follow Jason: X: https://twitter.com/Jason LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis

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Kongeegen, or the 1,500 year old “King's Oak,” is deep inside a forest called Jægerspris Nordskov in Denmark. The tree is named after 19th century King Frederik VII, who owned a nearby castle with his wife, the Countess Danner. It is a national treasure and one of northern Europe's oldest living oak trees.  Getting there meant a two-mile hike through the woods with guests Anders Jensen of the Danish Tree Association and forest historian Helle Serup of The Green Museum. They tell the biological story of Kongeegen, and how Denmark sees its forests. But there is also a love story - a tangled affair between the unconventional Frederik, the Countess Danner (aka Louise Rasmussen), and a wealthy newspaper publisher named Carl Berling. The Countess's own love letters embellish this true story from her point of view - scandal, romance, and all  - and how it led them to seek shelter from the rain under this ancient oak.GuestsHelle SerupCurator, Det Grønne Museum (The Green Museum)Auning, DenmarkAnders JensenVice ChairmanDansk Træplejeforening (The Danish Tree Care Association)Reading"Beneath Kongeegen" by Doug Still and Ida Zecco, read by Ida Zecco and Martha Douglas-Osmundson (Louise Rasmussen's letters)References"Din hengivnes Louise": Louise Rasmussens breve til Carl Berling og kronprins/kong Frederik VII, 1844-1850." Ved Pernille Arenfeldt og Pernille Hasselsteen. Kong Frederik VII's Stiftelse Paa Jægerspris, Forlaget Fremad, Music"La Sylphide, Music for the Bournonville ballet" by Herman Severin Løvenskiold. Royal Danish Orchestra, Chandos Records, 1991.Special thanksDansk TræplejeforeningRobb BarnardEd NardellTheme Music"This Old Tree," Diccon Lee, www.deeleetree.comArtworkDahn Hiuni, www.dahnhiuni.com/homeWebsitethisoldtree.showTranscripts available.Follow onFacebook or InstagramThis Old Tree podcast is a sponsored project of the New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. To support This Old Tree and New England ISA, click here. We want to hear about the favorite tree in your life! To submit a ~4 or 5 minute  audio story for consideration for an upcoming episode of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, record the story on your phone's voice memo app and email to:doug@thisoldtree.netThis episode was written in part at LitArts RI, a community organization and co-working space that supports Rhode Island's creators. litartsri.org

Imagine walking into the gym, and there are zero classes on the board—just a plan built for you and how you feel that day. That's the shift from hiding in the group to owning the work, and it changes how strength, progress, and “no excuses” really look.Episode SummaryOak Strength didn't tweak its schedule, it blew up the old model. After years of running group classes, Adam Lane and Coach Sam Libby saw too many members just surviving workouts instead of actually getting stronger, moving better, and feeling better. The answer wasn't another clever class format; it was programming built around the actual human standing in front of the coach.This episode walks through what “classless” looks like in real life: plans based on age, goals, schedule, injuries, and even how someone slept the night before. Adam and Sam talk about keeping the social vibe while ditching cookie-cutter workouts, calling out cherry-picking, and making on-the-fly changes so people leave feeling better—not more beat up.Key TakeawaysYou'll Learn:Why a busy 47-year-old and a strong 20-something like Luke shouldn't be running the same plan.How group classes can hide the fact that people aren't actually getting stronger or feeling better.Why letting members avoid certain movements in the app slows progress and keeps problems unsolved.How personalized plans are built around how many days per week someone really shows up.Ways coaches adjust training instantly when someone walks in with a sore back, poor sleep, or high stress.How Oak keeps the social, community feel even without everyone doing the same workout.Why multiplanar and rotational work matters more than just loading up a deadlift.How meeting people where they're at leads to better long-term results, not just harder workouts.Why “no excuses” doesn't mean “go harder”—it means there's always a smart way to train that day.How this shift helps both older adults and youth athletes move, feel, and perform better.Episode Chapters00:33 Oak turns 14 and goes completely classless01:15 Why broad group programming stopped making sense02:00 Cherry-picking workouts and avoiding movements02:34 Keeping the social side without traditional classes03:27 Building plans for 2-day vs 3-day per week members04:04 Training a 25-year-old vs a 65-year-old vs Luke05:09 Adjusting plans for pain, stress, and bad sleep07:31 Multiplanar work so strength carries into real life08:20 No excuses, better communication, closingResources MentionedOak Strength Website: https://oakstrength.comFacebook – Oak Strength: https://www.facebook.com/oakstrengthInstagram – @oakstrengthOrange Theory Fitness (mentioned as an example of a big group-class model closing locally)About the GuestCoach Sam Libby is the Director of Adult Training at Oak Strength. Sam builds and coaches personalized strength programs for adults across all ages and ability levels. His focus is on smart progressions, multiplanar training, and flexible plans that adjust to real life, whether someone trains two or three days a week, shows up feeling great, or walks in with a cranky back.Connect with the Guest: Coach Sam LibbyInstagram: @sam.libby96Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.libby.391About the PodcastWelcome to the Happy, Healthy, Strong Podcast — hosted by Adam Lane. This show looks at what sustainable health really means through supportive nutrition, intentional movement, and habits that build strength without extremes. Every episode is designed to help you own your health so you can show up better for your family, your work, and your life.Listen & SubscribeIf you're serious about being happy, healthy, and strong for the long haul, follow the show and stay connected with Oak Strength:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakstrengthInstagram: @oakstrengthWebsite: https://oakstrength.com

In this episode of Eat Sleep Wine Repeat, Janina heads to Bordeaux, one of the world's most famous wine regions, to uncover a side of Bordeaux that many wine lovers overlook. Beyond the First Growths and headline names, where can you find great value today? How do you know if a fine wine has been stored properly? And why does provenance and traceability matter so much when buying mature Bordeaux? Joined by Michael Saunders, Group CEO of Coterie Holdings, this episode explores the world of Bordeaux fine wine, from First Growths and Cru Bourgeois to En Primeur, mature vintages and hidden gems across the Left and Right Bank. Whether you're looking to learn about wine, deepen your wine education, discover one of the world's greatest wine regions, plan Bordeaux wine travel, or understand how to buy fine wine with confidence, this wine podcast episode is packed with expert insights, practical advice and stories from inside the world of Bordeaux. Shownotes 04:18 – Château d'Yquem 1967 — the bottle that inspired Michael's lifelong passion for Bordeaux and fine wine. 06:24 – Wine is meant to be shared — the lesson Michael learned from legendary Bordeaux winemakers about enjoying wine rather than overthinking it. 10:58 – Breaking into the wine industry — why curiosity matters more than qualifications when building a career in wine. 13:16 – Bordeaux wine today — why this iconic wine region offers more value, accessibility and hidden gems than many wine lovers realise.  15:25 – The Cellar Series explained — how Hallgarten's fine wine programme selects mature Bordeaux with impeccable provenance and traceability. 18:07 – Peak drinking windows — how Robert Mathias MW identifies the perfect moment for mature Bordeaux to be enjoyed. 20:24 – Bordeaux classifications explained — understanding First Growths, Right Bank wines and why classifications still matter today. 22:39 – Where the real excitement is in Bordeaux — terroir expression, plot selection and why innovation is reshaping the region. 24:09 – Michael's Bordeaux recommendation for value: The brilliant Denis Durantou's wines on the right bank. 28:00 – Which Bordeaux vintages are drinking well now? — why 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017 and other overlooked vintages deserve another look. 29:38 – En Primeur explained — how Bordeaux's futures system works and why collectors still buy wine before it's bottled. 32:18 – Large-format bottles — why magnums and double magnums transform both wine aging and the experience of sharing great bottles. 35:55 – Bordeaux wine travel — the city's wine bars, restaurants and the best places to explore across the Left and Right Bank. 37:42 – Planning a Bordeaux road trip — from Saint-Émilion and Pauillac to Arcachon, Biarritz and San Sebastián. 40:05 – Château Margaux — one of Bordeaux's most breathtaking estates and a must-see destination for wine lovers. 41:13 – Why provenance matters — how perfect storage and traceability protect the quality of fine wine. 44:42 – Hallgarten The Cellar Series Fine Wine Tasting — where wine professionals can experience mature Bordeaux with exceptional provenance. Attendance for the 2027 event is by invitation only and exclusive for the wine, retail and hospitality trade. To register your interest, contact events@hnwines.co.uk 45:30 – Where to buy mature Bordeaux — Michael recommends trusted UK merchants including Lay & Wheeler and Tannin & Oak for wines with impeccable provenance and traceability. 48:28 – Cru Bourgeois explained — the fascinating history behind one of Bordeaux's most important quality classifications. 54:40 – Why Cru Bourgeois offers exceptional value — how today's classification helps wine lovers discover outstanding Bordeaux without First Growth prices.

Acclaimed sculptor Sabin Howard returns to Hearts of Oak to discuss his ambitious new project, the Grand Liberty Arch — the monumental follow-up to his National World War I Memorial, which was unveiled in Washington, D.C. in September 2024. Sabin shares how the Grand Liberty Arch, designed for America's 250th anniversary and slated for unveiling before the 2034 Winter Olympics in Utah, celebrates freedom, liberty, personal agency, and self-responsibility.  He explains why he chose to create the work independently in Utah after being granted land at the state capitol, and how raising over $2.3 million through a charitable foundation has allowed him to move forward with this massive bronze sculpture — three times the size of his previous memorial. Sabin also dives deep into his artistic philosophy, contrasting his classical, Renaissance-inspired approach — which elevates human dignity and tells a story like a “bronze movie” — with much of today's modern art.  He speaks openly about the spiritual dimension of his work, the role of faith in giving him courage as an artist, and why he believes art should be public, purposeful, and rooted in the belief that human beings are made in the image of God. A compelling look at one artist's mission to restore meaning, beauty, and heroism to public sculpture in America. Sabin Howard grew up in New York City and in Torino, Italy. He studied art at the Philadelphia College of Art and then earned his MFA from the New York Academy of Art.  For twenty years, he taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He has been elected to the board of the National Sculpture Society.  He has received numerous commissions and has showed his work at more than fifty solo and group shows. After 72,000 hours of working from life models in the studio, Sabin designed and created the hero's journey that memorializes the courage and sacrifice of our veterans in WWI, and in all wars, in A Soldier's Journey. He has created an illustrious body of work, including three heroic scale pieces, HERMES, APHRODITE, and APOLLO, as well as many smaller pieces.  His works are owned by museums and private collectors all over the world, and they have been favorably reviewed by USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Epoch Times, American Artist, Fine Arts Connoisseur, American Arts Collector, and The New Criterion, as well as many other journals internationally.  He is an accomplished public speaker and is the subject of several television profiles. Connect with Sabin... X                                 @SabinHoward  https://x.com/SabinHoward WEBSITE                    https://www.sabinhoward.com/ Connect with Hearts of Oak...

Jan Jekielek at ARC: Killed to Order – The CCP's Organ Harvesting Machine and the Urgent Defense of Western Civilization Connect with Jan

We are delighted to welcome back Alex Newman to discuss the 250th anniversary of American independence and the principles set out in the Declaration of Independence.  He explains the historical sources of those principles, including earlier English legal traditions and biblical ideas about equality, rights, and the proper role of government.  Alex addresses the current level of public knowledge about these events, particularly among students, and the influence of government schools, media, and museums on historical understanding.  The conversation also covers recent political developments, including congressional funding decisions and divisions within the Republican coalition.  Additional topics include the Great Awakening, the concept of providence in the founding era, and the connections between early colonial settlements and later developments in American governance. Alex Newman is a journalist, author, and speaker who writes and comments on American history, education, and the principles set out in the nation's founding documents. He is the founder of Liberty Sentinel and has written extensively on the historical and legal roots of the United States, including their connections to earlier English and biblical traditions.  Follow and support Alex at the links below The Sentinel Report TV show: https://frankspeech.com/shows/sentinel-report-tv-show-alex-newman Liberty Sentinel: https://libertysentinel.org/ GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/AlexNewman Twitter: https://twitter.com/ALEXNEWMAN_JOU?s=20&t=evt_r4vYv-FbhWUa2yqkxA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexjnewman86 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-newman-9109845/   Connect with Hearts of Oak. . .

On this week's episode of **Remy's Roundtable: The Florida Theme Park Podcast**, Remy and Mike kick things off with a personal update as Remy shares the story of his recent car accident. Thankfully, Remy walked away without injuries, but his car wasn't as fortunate. The good news? If everything goes according to plan, Remy expects to be driving a brand-new car by next week's episode!The fun continues as Remy challenges Mike to another round of **Guess This Disney Character**. Despite getting some of the easiest clues imaginable, Mike somehow manages to miss several iconic Disney characters, leading to plenty of laughs and friendly trash talk.During **The Latest Theme Park Updates**, the duo covers ongoing construction projects around Disney parks, exciting developments at Universal's Epic Universe, and a brand-new ice cream flavor inspired by **The Oak & Star Tavern**, where Remy works. They also discuss the exciting news that the **Orlando Magic** have welcomed back fan favorite Nikola "Vooch" Vucevic.For **Ride of the Week**, Remy takes listeners on a nostalgic journey back to one of Disney's classic attractions, **Delta Dreamflight**, exploring its history, fun facts, and why it remains a beloved piece of Disney nostalgia.To wrap up the show, it's time for **Mike's Munchies** as Mike brings Remy to **Chef Mickey's** at Disney's Contemporary Resort. The two discuss the family-style dining experience, favorite menu items, character interactions, and whether this iconic Disney restaurant is still worth visiting.It's another episode packed with personal stories, Disney nostalgia, theme park news, food reviews, and plenty of laughs you won't want to miss!

Simon Lennox at ARC: Equiping Christians to share Christ in everyday conversations https://www.makeknown.com/   Connect with Hearts of Oak...

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Canada! Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Bruce Hill, Eric Mclean, Leslie Rae Kelly, Patrick Kunz, and agronomist Brent Nilsson. 00:00 - Coming up… 01:53 - Bruce Hill of Kinburn, Ont. 16:30 - Eric Mclean of Oak... Read More

Gary P is a rising artist located in Raleigh, North Carolina, whose fearless creativity and relentless work ethic are helping him carve out a unique space in today's music scene. He's been pursuing music professionally over the last few years & already building momentum through energetic performances, growing radio support, and a commitment to developing both his sound and his brand. His latest single, “Panic At The Graveyard,”  showcases his artistic evolution while giving listeners a deeper look into his creative vision and personality. Beyond music, Gary P is expanding his brand through his own clothing line, combining fashion and music to create a lifestyle that reflects who he is as an artist. In this interview, he discusses the inspiration behind his latest releases, the lessons he's learned as an independent artist, performing at Threadfest, hearing his music on Oak 93.5 for the first time, and the goals driving the next chapter of his career. With new music, bigger opportunities, and an ambitious vision for the future, Gary P is determined to continue building a name that stands out.

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Canada! Today on the show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by Bruce Hill, Eric Mclean, Leslie Rae Kelly, Patrick Kunz, and agronomist Brent Nilsson. 00:00 - Coming up… 01:53 - Bruce Hill of Kinburn, Ont. 16:30 - Eric Mclean of Oak... Read More

Kevin Sorbo at ARC: A Candid Conversation on Faith, Hollywood Exile, and Reclaiming Hope in a Fear-Driven World. Connect with Kevin and Sorbo Films... X/TWITTER             x.com/ksorbs WEBSITE                 sorbostudios.com/ INSTAGRAM            instagram.com/ksorbo Connect with Hearts of Oak...

Sam Sorbo at ARC Conference: Discernment Over Diversity – Reclaiming Christianity, Education, and Parental Rights.   To find out more about ‘Underground Education' and to follow and support Sam..... WEBSITE: https://www.samsorbo.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thesamsorbo FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/samsorbo LOCALS: https://sorbos.locals.com/ BOOKS: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sam-Sorbo/e/B00H03Q7O8?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_5&qid=1669300607&sr=8-5 Connect with Hearts of Oak…

Growing from one restaurant to nine teaches you that what worked at one location might not work at another. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we sit down with Sam Aguilar, Brand President of Oak & Stone Restaurants, to discuss what it actually takes to scale a multi-unit concept without losing your culture along the way. Sam shares how Oak & Stone built a communication system that cascades from his weekly one-on-ones all the way down to the pre-shift, plus why he tracks two labor metrics. Whether you're opening your second location or your ninth, Sam's approach to scheduling, people development, and labor productivity offers practical takeaways for restaurants looking to grow.Key TakeawaysTwo Numbers, Not One: Hear why Sam tracks checks per labor hour alongside sales per labor hour — and how rising prices can dilute what's really happening on the floor.The Hardest Jump Isn't Zero to One: Discover why going from one location to two was Sam's toughest stretch, and why the processes that worked for a single-unit operator had to be rebuilt from scratch.A Cascade That Doesn't Break: Learn how Sam's communication flows from his weekly one-on-ones down through area leads, GMs, and managers, ending in a daily pre-shift built around exactly three things.Systems Over Memory: Find out why Sam pushes leaders toward PAR-based ordering and documented standards instead of letting critical knowledge live in one person's head.The Tap Guide Role: Understand how Oak & Stone staffs and measures the person responsible for guiding guests through a 50-tap self-pour wall, and how that role became a real career path.Feedback Is a Gift, Even for Your Best People: Hear Sam's case for spending five minutes and a cup of coffee recognizing high performers, who often get overlooked simply because they're not the ones causing problems.Hiring Is Everything: Discover why Sam calls people selection the single most important decision a growing operator makes, since it creates almost every problem and solves almost every problem down the line.ResourcesConnect with Sam Aguilar on LinkedIn

Caitlin Moran joins Alan for a fascinating chat about Japan, her new gardening podcast with Adam Frost Outsiding, the incredible British history of Oak trees, Liz Taylor and Caitlin's brilliant new book How to be Hopeful which is out in September. Don't miss this flight's quite literal climax at the end!  Listen to/watch - Outsiding: https://open.spotify.com/show/033CJY22Urz2BLJK792QRZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Pesach Wolicki returns to Hearts of Oak to explore core Jewish theological concepts and key differences with Christianity. He explains the covenant and the law as the means by which Israel lives out God's will as a “kingdom of priests,” the essential role of rabbinic interpretation in applying biblical commandments across time, and the balance between fixed, collective Jewish liturgy and personal prayer. Rabbi Wolicki contrasts Judaism's primary emphasis on national redemption with Christianity's focus on individual salvation and the afterlife, reflects on insights gained from Christian engagement, and discusses the enduring covenant through exile and the prophetic significance of the Jewish return to the land in modern Israel. Rabbi Pesach Wolicki is an Orthodox rabbi, author, and Executive Director of Israel 365 Action. Born in the United States and raised in Canada as the son of a rabbi, he moved to Israel in the early 1990s. He began his public work advocating for families of Israeli soldiers missing in action from conflicts in Lebanon and has since become a leading voice in Jewish-Christian relations. A former synagogue rabbi and dean of a yeshiva, he now lectures widely at Christian institutions and co-hosts the Shoulder to Shoulder podcast with Pastor Doug Reed.   Connect with Pesach...

The BOB & TOM ShowJune 19, 2026 6:00 AM6:00 Attack of the Wiener Man – The Mummies6:06 Letter – Grandma had a Dixie cup dispenser in the wall6:08 Letter – People don't use the good china6:20 Letter – Been a school bus driver; started my career at Madison Plains in Ohio6:22 Magic Bus6:23 Tom had to take a bike test to ride to school6:27 Letter – Love your blatant hostility toward each other6:31 Letter – Tom rooting for Norway because they were rowing on an escalator6:32 Letter – Got a bike license for riding double6:45 Letter – Anniversary salt gun coming out6:47 Sports6:52 Ranch dressing rules per TSA 7:00 AM7:04 More Sports7:24 Ducks have great credit; put everything on his bill – Chick7:25 When My Credit Score Is 64 – Pat7:27 SWR – 65,000 Legos put together7:29 SWR – Loudest shout by a man, 122 decibels7:35 Ball torture – Kristi7:39 Reflex hammers – Kristi7:48 My nostrils are too big to hold AA batteries – Josh7:49 In Studio – Jess7:50 BLT Talk – Josh7:52 Letter – Tom probably still has his crossing guard gear7:54 Stop signs in parking lots are not real stop signs – Jess 8:00 AM8:05 Not looked for the two people for his 50th class reunion – Chick8:09 Chick's classmates talk8:11 Reunion follow-through after one year – Jess8:12 Carlos Mencia in jail for not paying taxes8:27 Airline lost woman's prosthetic legs – Josh jokes8:35 Bob never took a book home from school – Tom8:38 Tom had old-timey jobs as a kid – Jess8:48 Today in History8:55 How'd He Die8:56 Everyone is singing 9:00 AM9:07 Failed to mention news – Jeff9:08 Laxatives help your memory; you remember to change your underwear – Jeff9:10 Fecal material in water in New Jersey9:11 Fecal song – Pat Godwin9:12 Man arrested for storing feces in his yard in Nigeria9:30 Tom does not like the Grinch cartoon9:33 Oak tree linked to Robin Hood has died9:35 Hugh Jackman does not care for you – Josh to Tom9:46 Jess is the only one in the studio with a father9:47 Skeleton remains found in a foreclosed house – Kristi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Yi of Brooklyn Cider House isn't interested in making cider that appeals to everyone. He's interested in making cider with personality and if you've ever enjoyed hearing a cider maker tell the story behind the glass, you're going to enjoy this conversation. In this epiosde, you'll hear how a young man who once imagined a future in engineering found his way into the family cider business. Richard shares the influence of his father, Peter Yi, the evolution of Brooklyn Cider House, and why embracing the unpredictability of fermentation has become central to his philosophy. Along the way, we discuss: • Growing into a family cider legacy • The transition from engineering to fermentation • Why cider doesn't need to taste the same every year • Orchard expression and vintage variation • The role of trust in fermentation • Brooklyn Cider House's approach to craft and authenticity • Building a cider culture that values difference over uniformity Whether you're a cider maker, orchardist, or simply someone who enjoys discovering what makes a cider unique, Richard offers thoughtful insights into the balance between tradition, experimentation, and family. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Cider With Personality: Richard Yi's Approach to Craft Cider 01:34 Ciderville Standards Update 03:19 French Cider Tour 2026 Preview 04:50 Meet Richard Yi of Brooklyn Cider House 05:44 Family Roots, Wine, and the Path to Cider 07:23 Richard's Food Pairing Philosophy 09:31 Working Inside Brooklyn Cider House 10:43 Succession Planning and Learning the Craft 14:23 Building the New Paltz Farm and Orchard 17:28 Creating a Destination Tasting Room 18:27 Pizza, Barbecue, and Growing Crowds 21:10 Events and Community Building 23:15 Celebrating Korean Culture Through Cider 25:21 Craft Cider Versus Commodity Production 26:05 Native Yeast Fermentation and Cider Making 30:03 Wild Fermentation Versus Cultured Yeast 30:44 Small-Batch Ciders and Limited Releases 31:25 The Story Behind Nomad Cider 33:19 Nomad Cider Tasting Notes 35:24 Apples, Oak, and Barrel Aging 37:37 Sherry Cask-Aged Cider Explained 39:28 Lopez de Heredia and Winemaking Influence 42:15 Dance: A Basque-Inspired Fruit Co-Ferment 43:58 Dance Cider Tasting Notes and Technique 48:31 Innovation, Growth, and Consumer Trends 49:56 The Legacy of Peter Yi 51:17 Tandem Ciders Joins the CiderGoingUP Campaign 53:21 Cider Chat Summer Schedule and What's Next Mentions in this Cider Chat Tandem Cider in Michigan joing the #ciderGoingUp campaign 2026 French Cider Tour Ganzenhof Cider – Belgium eCiderNews Find the full show notes for Episode 506 at CiderChat.com Direct Link at: https://ciderchat.com/podcast/506-richard-yi/ Listen to wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss what's coming next in Ciderville. Prefer to watch? Find Cider Chat on YouTube for more cider stories, orchard adventures, and global cider culture.

Jim Shannon and Todd Ritter welcome back two familiar faces to the corner of Rick House in Frankfort: Diane Strong, the driving force behind the Bourbon on the Banks Festival, and Bo Cumberland, the festival's videographer and distillery film maker. Together they settle in for a relaxed preview of the 2026 Bourbon on the Banks Festival — now in its seventh year — touching on new events, expanded programming, sold-out tickets, and the evolution of the single barrel program that has become one of the festival's most celebrated features. On the Tasting Mat: - James E. Pepper 1776 Single Barrel Bourbon (Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Pick): A barrel selected the prior year by Jim, Todd, and Bo at James E. Pepper Distillery in Lexington. Clocking in at 109.4 proof, this single barrel pours with rich aromas of cherry cola, leather, and a subtle barrel funk. The palate delivers a lush butterscotch sweetness — evoking Werther's Original hard candies — balanced by a satisfying peppery bite on the mid-palate. The finish is long, warm, and refuses to fade. A confidently balanced cask-strength pick available at the festival for around $60–65. *(00:01:54)* - Jeptha Creed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel Reserve (Bourbon on the Banks 2025 Pick): A four-grain bourbon — built on the distillery's heirloom Bloody Butcher corn alongside wheat, malted barley, and rye — bottled at 119.52 proof from Warehouse B after seven years and one month of aging. The nose opens with intriguing complexity, revealing sweet cinnamon, a whisper of root beer, and a hint of fresh strawberry. The palate is full-powered and richly flavored, landing on buttered cinnamon pancakes with a wave of deep caramel. A distinctive expression that showcases just how compelling Jeptha Creed's long-aged releases have become. *(00:20:05)* On the Tasting Mat: Beyond the pours, the crew digs deep into everything Bourbon on the Banks 2026 has to offer: a sold-out Bourbon Bell River Tour with Ingram Distillery, the returning Whiskey Thief Kickoff Party (barrel burning included), a free family-friendly Friday night on the lawn with circus performers and a mermaid, the Culinary Bourbon Geek class with Peggy Noe Stevens now pushed to 2 p.m., a Friday VIP Reception and Auction sponsored by Larkin Bourbon, a Saturday morning brunch at Cypress and Oak, expanded single barrel picks from eleven distilleries including Angel's Envy, Pursuit Spirits, Jeptha Creed, Jackson Purchase, Boondocks, and others, and an after-party headlined by Creekwater with bluegrass openers Hancock and Schaus. Twilight tickets for the October 3rd main event are still available at bourbononthebanks.org. Be sure to visit thebourbonroad.com

AI is changing more than workflows — it is changing what teams are, how leaders lead, and what kinds of people businesses need next. In this episode, Ryan Alford talks with Veronica Shelton, co-founder of Oak Theory, about accessibility, inclusive design, neurodivergent thinking, leadership without ego, and why curiosity is often the trait that separates good founders from great ones. They also go deep on the practical side of AI adoption: how roles are blending, how companies can stay lean without losing humanity, and why resisting change is no longer a viable option. Ryan connects with Veronica especially around founder leadership, team evolution, and the challenge of helping people adapt to a world where AI is becoming part of nearly every role. The result is a smart, current conversation for anyone building a company, managing creative work, or trying to understand where modern work is actually headed. Topics Covered Veronica Shelton's path into product design and creative tech Why curiosity drives real success Accessibility, psychology, and better digital experiences The human implications of AI at work How Oak Theory is evolving team roles with AI Why leaders need to drop ego and tell the truth Ryan Alford and Veronica Shelton on what adaptation really looks like Links Oak Theory: oaktheory.co Under the Oak: undertheoak.co Veronica Shelton on LinkedIn: LinkedIn profile for Oak Theory co-founder Veronica Shelton. Right About Now / Ryan Alford: ryanisright.com