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Christian College Sex Comedy: Part 27 Appreciation? In 30 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the podcast at Explicit Novels.             Children must face the scrutiny of their parents     The Dining Hall was almost a relief. That relief died the moment I saw the banner over the front of the serving area in the Hall. 'Zane Appreciation Day'. Since every word was spelled correctly, it wasn't some stunt of Rio's, but beyond that, the list of suspects was too large to consider. This could be a genuine outpouring of acceptance and sympathy for what I had endured here. If you believe that, I have to ask you: 'Do you want your leprechaun pissing Guinness or Irish Malt?'   Most likely, this was going to be some sort of humiliation, and I think I knew the flavor, and I definitely knew how to find out. See, in every seat of the Dining Hall was a big, bowling ball sized white box with a name and secured with a gold and green ribbon, so no cheating; no peeking. That last bit didn't deter me, though. I snuck up on the box marked for Holiday Carpenter.   "Zane, does that have your name on it?" Virginia Goodswell asked me, my English teacher and Spiritual Advisor. Hell, if it had been Mrs. Marlowe, I would have opened it anyway, but Virginia was my buddy so her next question didn't mean to stab a stake of regret through my heart. "Where is Vivian?"   "I left my room before she was done." I looked to the ground while I kicked some imaginary dust off the slate floor.   "Why don't you see if she's been calling you?" she suggested. "She's probably worried." Worried, or homicidal because, ya know, I had sort of run off without my phone, wallet, watch, book bag, or anything else a 21st century student might need.   "I ran away like a big, fat chicken," I confessed. "Anything not glued to my body I left behind."   "I'll give her a call." She pulled out her phone and hit speed dial #2. I crap since her sick mother is probably #1. I am such a big problem for her, she has my guardian on speed dial! "That is Holiday Carpenter's box, Zane, not yours. Besides, there are strict instructions to not open the boxes until instructed."   The panicky response I overheard from Virginia's conversation with Vivian hardly helped my mood. She wanted to know if Virginia knew where I was, she did; that I was okay, I was; and finally, what upset me, because the other girls weren't talking but apparently Mercy had started slapping Barbie Lynn around until Rio and Val pulled her off. Now, that made less than no sense. Wasn't that supposed to work the other way around?   Virginia did a double check and sure enough, Mercy had slammed Barbie Lynn into an open wardrobe on my behalf, and Rio and Val had pulled her back. WTF! I am sure that Rio was right beside me on that one. Vivian triple checked that I was physically and mentally okay and she sounded so disappointed, in herself, as she did so. She was bringing my stuff; yes, I am an earthworm. Virginia promised for me that I would remain here until she arrived.   Some stupid gesture like a loud public apology, done on bended knee, was blatantly unfair to Vivian, who only meant the best for me. I made a quick apology, not trying to meet her eyes as I said the words and took my stuff. All of 'my' girls seemed equally subdued. A minute after we had garnered our victuals, Vivian put a hand on my elbow.   "Don't be so hard on yourself, Zane," Vivian smiled warmly at me. "You take a lot of stress and pressure on yourself. I understand that from time to time you need to take in a tiny bit of private space for yourself. Clearly, you can't schedule any such time because nothing around you stays a secret for very long and no one respects your privacy or even asks what you need."   "Vivian," I was puzzled, "you deserve to be righteously pissed with me. You are my Guardian and I promised to stay by you or at least tell you where I was."   "Zane, we let you down," Vivian assured me. "It is your dorm room and we are your guests, and we have been rather poor guests at that."   "How about we call a truce?" I offer.   "I can live with that," Vivian smiled.   "Cut the Kumbaya-time, kids," Rio snorted derisively. "Zane, what the fuck happened with Mercy?" Rio playfully punched Mercy's arm to emphasize her uncertainty.   "Rio, Bro, drop it," I asked sincerely. "Act like it didn't happen." Rio studied me a second, then got this wickedly evil grin.   "What the hell are you talking about, Glenda?" she hefted the box up then shook it. "It seems my damn box is glued shut. Are we celebrating one thousand cunts licked by you, or what?"   Because Rio rarely expounded at a level below full volume, next thing we hear is Mrs. Marlow snapping, "Ms. Talon, watch your language; there are good Christian women being forced to sit within the sound of your voice!"   "Gotcha, Ms. Mouthful," Rio snapped off with a snap and a finger raised up like a pistol in the air.   "What did you say?" Marlowe closed the distance.   "She was repeating what I pointed out," I turned and smiled. "I said that you really had it going together this morning; that you were more than a mouthful. That's a hip/trending term to describe someone who is expressing themselves through clothing and make-up."   "You are lying, Mr. Braxton," she snarled.   "You are probably right, as I do so to you on general principle, but good luck proving it in student court," I grinned right back. We locked wills and she blinked first.   "Ms. Phillips," Marlowe turned on Vivian, "what are you going to do about this?"   "Zane and Rio, would you please apologize for being rude and insensitive to an educator who only wishes the best for the student body?" Vivian requested.   "I so apologize," I bowed my head.   "I so apologize as well," Rio tacked on. Only after Marlowe had gone to spread love and sunshine somewhere else did Rio lean across me and whisper to Vivian.   "You rock!" Rio giggled gleefully. After all, Rio and I had not apologized to Mrs. Marlowe because neither one of us believed for a minute that she was 'an educator who only wishes the best for the student body'. To that nameless entity, we owed a debt, and to Mrs. Marlow we owed a generous 'fuck you,' and Vivian had made it all possible.   "Why, thank you, Rio," Vivian nodded her acceptance of Rio's praise. "Jesus is the Peacemaker and we all should attempt to emulate his teachings."   "So, I still don't get to lick you senseless?" Rio snickered.   "No, no, you don't," Vivian smiled, even though she didn't look at either of us. Vivian's going to rock as a mom.   The next half hour passed quietly. Everyone was curious about the boxes but no one was too worried until a rumor suddenly appeared. When it was suggested that they might have to put on bikinis, the fear set in. I blamed, I don't know but I wish I had thought of it. I was still kicking myself for the missed opportunity when my alien with the right face black and left face white shows up with the right face white and left face black, Mhain and Millicent.   "Death Match and you get to referee," Rio teased me. "I'm so jealous; 500 bucks on the one with the soul." Mhain glared hate at us while Millicent looked more than amused.   "Zane, come with us," Mhain gloated. I figured that somehow my ordeal was coming to an end so I'd play along. I rose and they steered me to the largest exit, flanking me.   Christina and Company grabbed their boxes and jumped up quickly to follow me, though they looked as confused as I was, confirming none of them were the architect of my discomfort. No sooner had we stepped into the cool, sunlit lawn than everyone's phone rang, except mine. I was loving this, right up there with having sandpaper buffing my sunburned abs.   "Open the box and follow the instructions," Christina informed me. "Is anyone going to do this?" My phone vibrated once, then my whole body tingled before I could respond to the call.   "I am," Mhain gloated. "I was promised something." She knelt and opened her box with enthusiasm; the others did likewise but at a more sedate pace.   What came out of each box was almost identical, different only in the anatomical part of the body indicated by the instructions. The objects were all grapefruit-sized fur-balls that made darling little squeaks, squeals and murmurs, amongst other sympathetic noises, all in tiny little voices. They were to be placed on my body, but I didn't know how that would work.   "Are we going to do this?" Chastity began to say.   "It isn't sticky," Hope was also saying when Mhain's flew out of her hand and hit the side of my left knee. She reached out carefully to retrieve hers while the other girls circled in. The little darlings were proving to be resilient little bastards. Several more leapt at me from the hands of their owners.   All this time the furry grapefruit were giving little 'wee!' noises when they shot at me and screeched like demons when they were removed, which was painful when they were on my flesh. I knew who was responsible and she was going to pay, but not right now. I saw my closest allies pulling back.   "TLM, Christina," I sighed in resignation. "Let's get this over with." I was being totally self-sacrificial; girls were starting to pile-up on us coming out of the Dining Hall. I didn't want a riot. Mhain had technically tagged me first but not in the designated spot, so I had Christina go first, she put one over my heart, not that I thought Cordelia was stupid, but now she was just piling it on.   Mhain went next and she was sizzling and excited, she put it on my lips, shutting me up. At least the girls were polite and organized enough to come at me patiently. A few didn't get the 'memo' and their little rug rats slipped out of their owner's grasp and got to play gleeful kamikaze as they plowed into me.   It didn't hurt but I had this secret fear that the tiny terrors would sprout fangs and tear into me. These little guys were murmuring and mumbling and it wasn't until I was truly buried that a horrific realization was made, the more that were on me, the greater their clinging power. In retrospect, this would have been more useful if we hadn't passed the 700 mark.   I looked like a puffy, overweight, Sasquatch baby. I could move but sitting down was a dream, as was running or going to the bathroom. The damn things wouldn't shut up either. It fell to Hope and Iona to hurry me (as much as possible) to Assembly; you know that place where I 'sit' in front. At least no one could ask me anything with the expectation of receiving an answer.   I no longer wondered how bad it could get; I knew it would get worse, and while I didn't know how, I knew it would be soon. At the start of Assembly my little friends joined in the singing, not using words but in the tinny little noises they made, though admittedly they were enthusiastic and determined. But it gets worse.   There was a discussion on stage after that fiasco about removing me. Chancellor Bazz wanted me gone; Vice Chancellor Scarlett was not in attendance but Virginia took up my cause. After all, it wasn't my fault, she claimed.   "Well, Black, do something," the first three rows heard Bazz demand of our Head of Security.   "I am not an engineer or a chemist," Black replied. "Do you want me to shoot them off him?"   Oh, yeah, my girl Bazz wanted that, so bad. Of course, what she really wanted was for Black to miss, but that wasn't going to happen. Finally, the teachers decided to soldier on. When Chancellor Bazz stepped up to begin services, the frightening fur-balls belted out 'Hail to the Chief.'   No one said a word, not a murmur. Chancellor Bazz stopped and the munchkin chorus stopped too. Two more starts later and she gave up and grudgingly took the 'praise' from my infestation. They were good throughout the message and sermon but took up 'Hail to the Chief' when she tried to leave the podium.   "Do something!" she screamed at Black. This time, Gabrielle sedately headed my way. I didn't want to think of the pain coming my way. My little buddies had my back. When she got within five feet the all screamed, and I mean SCREAMED, in the loudest cacophony most of us present had ever heard. I saw something I thought I would never see; Gabrielle flinched.   Not so oddly, I was fine, hearing almost nothing. The little guys on my ears soaked up the sound so I received a very watered-down version of what they were doing. Gabrielle fell back and at the five foot mark, the little guys shut up, mostly. They seemed to be making comforting noises to one another, like one Zane-sized colony of brown mold.   "Get away from him; just get away from him," good old Doctor Melrose Bazz pleaded as she moved her hands away from her ears. "Braxton, you stop this right now." I had a wee beastie on my mouth and Bazz was not on the small list of people I would devour this thing for. If she's looking for a conversation today, she's out of luck. She throws her hands up in desperation and starts to storm off. My little cock-sucking furry gonads (yes, I was getting angry) fired up 'Hail to the Chief' yet again, and kept at it until she sat down. Virginia got to thinking it's appropriate to call for the end of this travesty but she's dealing with Cordelia Dresden, Top Gun of the Time Lord Mafia. The weapon of choice; 'She's a Lady' by some guy named Tom Jones, the ladies in my life will inform me about this later.   For a half a second she tries to fight her smile but she surrenders, even letting the little guys go through the entire score before talking. The little tinny voices were humming a song I didn't know but damn it, it made me want to take Virginia out to a smoky Jazz club and dance until the sun came up. Virginia actually started tapping her foot to rhythm and I began thinking I might not be able to beat Cordelia. I'm not used to that sensation.   "Okay, now, whoever is doing this has put Zane through enough and should remember that we should, as Christians, make students feel safe and not make them subjects of humiliation," Virginia addressed the student body. "I think we can end Assembly fifteen minutes early today for a little bit of Christian charity. We can do it at Zane's first class, 204 Denning Hall."   By the way, I apparently have a play list. As Virginia headed back, the fella's changed it up with 'Baby Got Back'. I wanted to die. Virginia Goodswell has a truly fine ass, of this there is no doubt, I often compare it to Barbie Lynn's, but please. Virginia stopped, turned toward me with a dazzling smile and waggled her finger at me, then resumed her way to her seat.   How is any of this my fault? I imagine I was lucky it wasn't the Thong Song. I would have died, then come back as the undead to take Cordelia to hell with me. It was with some relief that Vivian and Hope rallied to my side. They had to both keep other students away, the other girls loved poking me in different critters to make them call out in different pitches and tenors, which was pleasant to hear if you liked overdosing on helium.   Surprise, surprise; no one came to my succor before English class. I couldn't sit down. Okay, I tried, but any part of my body that bent or that I sat on screamed bloody murder until I got off of it or stopped putting on the press. I've heard about girlfriends like this but I've always assumed I would have the courage to jump out of a 50 story building to escape.   What do you do if they come with you when you jump besides basking in the vicarious thrill that comes from crushing half of them beneath you before you go? I managed to do okay standing in the rear of the class, only once giving in to the crushing fatigue of holding my arms somewhat elevated for two hours. The two under my arms were especially cooperative and didn't get too vocal when my arms did slip to my sides.   I couldn't do a thing about the occasional girl twisting in her seat but either Raven's glare or Goodswell's cough brought their eyes forward once more. At the end of class, Virginia decided to call Ms. Black and have her take me to the Vice Chancellor's office to end this matter. Vivian and Mercy provided support while Gabrielle kept her distance and cleared a path.   Rio helped out by playing my musical miscreants as if they were a drum set while some part of the 700 members of my new posse and I yelled at her to leave us alone. She really is my best friend. My tragically slow pace was not my friend and everyone had to depart for their classes before I finished the arduous travel to the Administration Building. Gabrielle's eyes measuring you for a casket is a remarkable motivator but didn't stop Rio from blowing a kiss to her "Mi Negro Naughtiness". I know, I know; one day, Rio is just going to vanish without a trace.   "Ms. Reveal, I need an emergency meeting with the Vice Chancellor," Ms. Black requested of Doctor Scarlett's personal assistant. Ms. Reveal didn't miss Gabrielle keeping her distance from me. She did make the call and I noticed the pictures of Ms. Mittens were still in evidence.   "Who are you inside that suit?" Ms. Reveal asked me.   I guess she assumed I wasn't a real baby Sasquatch; I was really a baby Sasquatch disguised as a half-baked marshmallow. If three geeks and a man working beneath his means jump out at me with proton-packs, I am running for my life, which is to say 'I'm going to die.'   "This is Zane. He is not being rude, he can't speak," Ms. Black was kind enough to cover for me.   "Oh, I understand," Ms. Reveal nodded, but in such a way that expressed she didn't understand anything. "You two can go in now," she said several awkward seconds later.   "Zane, you move as close to Ms. Reveal's desk as you can while I get the door for you," Gabrielle instructed me. "Come in when I call for you."   I'm sure Marisol Reveal was curious as to why Gabrielle was dancing around me, trying to keep her distance. We almost made it; right as she made it to the doorway, Doctor Scarlett opened the door and attempted to see what the delay was. She was actually putting an award on a shelf she had just received, the reason she missed Assembly, if you find that suspicious, and was placing it on a shelf near the door.   Gabrielle responded as any slightly unbalanced killer would do; she spun around, pulled out her gun from the unseen Realm of the Gods of War, and pointed it at the stunned Victoria. That took her one half-step too close to me and my little fellas let the world know it. I will give them this much; they were still defending my eardrums.   By the way Marisol was holding her ears as her tears flowed down her face it must have been pure agony for her since I was right next to her. Gabrielle scoped up Victoria and sprinted into her office and they obediently shut up.   "Za-, Zane, what was that?" Marisol blathered. Since the furry meatball gone bad was still on my lips and I hadn't become that hungry, I kept my silence.   "Zane!" Gabrielle called for me. I did my best to shrug but it wasn't like I had a neck anymore so I don't know what she made of my movement. I shuffled to the door and got a few good squeaks as I moved inside. I was more than a little disturbed by the reaction I received from Doctor Scarlett when she saw me from her seat behind her desk. She looked at me and I swear, hand to my heart, she had an orgasm.   "You are covered in Tribbles," she gasped. I had no fucking clue what a Tribble is but apparently, I was in the vast minority. I staggered forward and since Gabrielle was on the right side of the room, I angled to the left. I move halfway around Doctor Scarlett's desk so that Gabrielle could go close the door, where she took up post and, from what happened next engaged a Romulan Cloaking Device, whatever the Muggle-tech that is.   Victoria was in some sort of dream-like trance. When she started stumbling around the desk toward me, I waited for the musical assault that never came. To my credit, I caught on in a second. If these creatures existed, singing wasn't their normal activity, and Cordelia wanted these little 'Squeaky Meals' to be as real as possible, for Victoria. I was nothing but bait.   Victoria reached out to caress the same one Christina had placed over my heart. The little bugger cooed and Victoria clamped her thighs together to contain another orgasm that coursed through her loins. Cool, all I have to do to feel the wonders of Victoria Scarlett is dress myself in furry grapefruit. I'm kicking myself for not seeing this obvious ploy.   She touches more and each makes a subtly different purr of pleasure. This goes on and on until she's cuddled up against me, her arms stroking over my back and rubbing her left leg up and down mine.   "Vice Chancellor, you do realize Zane Braxton is TRAPPED inside those, contraptions," Gabrielle sounds the slightest bit peeved.   The troops all make those little high-pitched notes of longing as Victoria retreats a few steps, bringing Victoria almost to the point where she launches herself back into me to comfort her little friends. I am second fiddle to a discombobulated guinea pig; sometimes a man can feel pretty small.   "Okay. How did this happen to you, Zane?" Victoria asked.   "He cannot talk; one of those Tribbles is attached to his lips," Black stated, "by an unknown force. Before you ask; I am not an engineer or chemist." Victoria made this adorable little 'o' expression, then reached for an offending Tribble.   "It hurts him to remove them," Gabrielle got out just in time.   "Does it hurt the Tribble?" Victoria inquired. Gee, thanks, Vic.   "Hold your ears," Gabrielle commanded. Well, I couldn't comply, and Victoria had only started to scream 'stop' when Gabrielle materialized a knife and speared 'Diddley-boo' off my shoulder.   I heard the little guy's death wail, then his death rattle, as Gabrielle pulled him/her away until she was out of screaming range. Diddley-boo? No, I have no idea what his/her name really was but I'm going to have ICE check his immigration status when all of this is over, wait, I can't do that; Gabrielle wacked the little snot and giving her up to the Feds is a great way to create many widows and orphans. Diddley-boo was still twitching erratically while Victoria was stuck between ecstasy and horror.   "You are a Klingon agent!" Victoria gasped as she pointed an accusatory finger at Gabrielle. I am vaguely aware that they are the stock-villains of Star Trek Universe and this odd snapshot of rightly tight, athletic buns in tighter pants, but the reference memory for the scene escapes me. By the facial reaction Gabrielle gives, Victoria just called candy sweet, or jalapenos hot; she appreciates the comparison.   All the surviving members of the Tribble tribe wept a cacophony of pain and loss. I would have had more sympathy if their moans had not been vibrating my body like a jello mold.   "Romulan," Gabrielle countered; the other stock Trekkie villains, but they have better teeth. First amongst our Honored Dead, DB hardly quivers as Ms. Black dissects it.   It bleeds/oozes and appears to be a living organism of some kind, but Gabrielle points to several electronic devices, a CPU, and wires connecting all kinds of things inside the organic body.   "It is an organic husk over a sensory/auditory device," Gabrielle tried to explain.   "Oh, my God," Victoria's mind worked feverish to defy reality, "they've been turned into Borgs."   She tore the one attached to my lips off. I didn't cry like a televangelist publicly begging God for forgiveness for a moment, or 147 moments, of weakness with a rather sad-looking prostitute, but that was coming.   You see, Victoria gripped her weeping diminutive fuzzy engine of humiliation tightly when she yanked it off, so she let go of it because the little blighter sounded hurt.   It gave off a more muted and mournful 'wee' as it smacked into the corner of my mouth. I was able to dodge a direct hit.   "Scarlett," Gabrielle seethed, "if, you, would, listen, for, a, moment; they are painful to be removed from his flesh and they will attempt to reattach themselves to him if they are brought within one foot. I have no idea why."   "Zane, are you in much pain?" Doctor Scarlett inquired while scanning my body fungi.   "Yes, but I'm sure if you kick me in the nuts, I'll feel better," I mumbled through a joke.   "I can't do that," Victoria gasped. "You have Tribbles down there." Yes, I feel special.   "That's it," Gabrielle snapped. "I'm going to get help." She spun around and breezed out the door, slamming it in her wake.   "Thanks for abandoning me, Gabby," I shouted as loud as I was able. "It's not like Vic's totally lost her mind or anything like that."   "I have not lost my mind," Victoria responded with a deceptively calm, soothing tone. She reinforced my calm by locking the door, then locking in the deadbolt, yes, I felt much safer.   My merry band of orphan coconuts helped things along the cliffs of sanity by cooing and 'talking' to Victoria as she walked around the office, and she gaily responded to them.   "Ms. Reveal, this is going to be a difficult intervention. Inform me when lunch time gets here," Victoria communicated to her assistant, then added, "I need a box of outdoor trash bags; leave them at the door."   Having a hot lady like Victoria Scarlett lock the door and asking for almost 3 hours of 'alone' time with me is a mature pipe dream of mine, and that dream really meets a bloody end when she asks for roughly 30 bags with a fifty-gallon capacity each. If she pulls out a hacksaw or a 'cow-stunner,' I'm racing for the window behind the Doc's desk. I'll be gone in 90 seconds, sort of like an inexpensive microwave dinner.   Doctor Scarlett returned to her desk, turned her spy-cam around, and started making calls. I honestly maintained a miniscule hope that she might still help me. She was talking curtly to another doctor whose name I didn't recognize. What came out of her mouth next sounded like a combination of eating raw meat all your life and gargling with sand regularly; add to that an inflection of someone wanting to kick elementary kids into the paths of oncoming busses and you had the language she was using.   Victoria's stance even changed. She thrust out her chest, put her hands on her hips, and a predatory sneer took up permanent residency on her lips. She even beat on her desk hard during this little exchange before laughing in a way that made kittens piss on themselves before you hung them.   "Vice Chancellor, Doctor Victoria Scarlett, umm, what's going on?" I said careful.   I'm not so much terrified of Victoria at this point, as I am suspicious of my ability to fight at the moment.   "Everything is fine, Zane," Victoria assured me. "In essence, I am bringing in some experts in the field. You can trust me on this; we've been expecting contact like this for years." Huh?   "So, ah, that was an Albanian Biologist?" I hoped.   "No, that was Vor' Dura, Flight Leader of the Blood Quasar Fleet of the Klingon Empire," Victoria explained sedately, in the same way any SANE individual described a Navy Commander. She turned her computer screen so I could see the person's profile pic.   "How does she breathe in that thing?" I wondered. "That's one hell of a corset."   "That isn't a corset, Zane, its body armor. My suit was created by the same armorer," she stated.   "You have something like that?" I boggled.   "Yes, the precise same suit. Vor' Dura is not as blessed by her bloodlines, she's shorter, but otherwise, we are identical; our alliance ended recently and soon she must face me in ritual combat; yield or die." 'Yield or die' isn't what is centermost in my mind.   "Don't your boobs ever pop out of that thing?" Because if you have been paying any attention; I am an idiot where sex is even a remote possibility. Victoria can't meet my gaze but turns as red as her namesake.   "On a few occasions," she confessed. I'm thinking 'a few'. "Now I have a few more calls to make."   Yes, she's lost her ever-loving mind, and I have no reasonable expectation of exit or rescue. I won't be able to get up enough speed to bust out of the window so being on the first floor is meaningless. She has the deadbolt key and when I stack up my Tribbles against her Science Fiction fanaticism, I lose. She turns the monitor around and makes her next call. This one starts with the victory salute, but the one done with two fingers to each side.   "Excellent news," Vicky declares. "We have confirmation of the temporal events from Deep Space Nine. I have compelling data that I have encountered genetic derivatives of the dominant herbivorous life forms of Iota Geminorum IV." And everything went to turkey-based insanity after that. Again, they spoke rapidly in a language I knew nothing about. They acted like giddy little schoolgirls, just schoolgirls with their emotions surgically removed.   The final call went much same way except that this time, the tone of the language was like the second but with the taint of a sleazy pimp or grifter thinking she was a mob boss. These were the kinds of girls you never let babysit your kids if you ever wanted to see them again. The way Vic looked at me and the fellas made me worry about how long I could last in her brothel and inspired an unexpected sympathy for these pests.   "Zane, do you promise to stay here while I, umm, get some, umm outfits?" Victoria requests respectfully. She realizes she's asking me a bizarre favor. Balthazar's Balls, I've been tied to a cross; how much worse can this be? She scoots up to me, kisses me chastely on the lips and waits.   "It is a given that my morning class schedule is toast, and I'm no stranger to the entertainment industry so knock yourself out," I allow, but I will have to pee at some time."   "Check; I'll stop by the infirmary and get a catheter," she nods, then she kisses me lightly on the lips once more. "Thank you for this, Zane."   She's off like a shot but is careful enough to get the deadbolt on the way out. Since I doubt Ms. Reveal can get a fire-axe through the door if the building catches fire, my buddies and I really are going to experience total protonic reversal on a life-ending scale. Only now does it occur to me that these fuzzy navels might have toxic side effects.   I'm waiting around for God-knows how long when I hear some muffled noises, more muffled than having a Tribble in my ear.   Scratch, scratch, "Girl, you get away from that door," Ms. Reveal shouted (I guess).   "Quick, Mercy, hold her back," Rio shouted in response. "This deadbolt is a bitch."   A scuffle ensued and I tried to shout loud enough to call Rio off when I heard two rapid-fire thumps.   "Thank you, Ms. Black," Marisol Reveal huffed. Mercy had put up quite a fight, I guessed. "I will formally press charges when the Vice Chancellor returns."   "You will go and sit your ass behind your desk, you incompetent buffoon," Black snapped. "I will deal with this and if you bother me again today, or mention this incident to Scarlett, I swear you will never see your cat again; and if you don't hop-to in the next six seconds, I'll make an audio recording of me strangling that shit-dumper and play it by your bedroom window every night until you go mad. Do I make myself clear?"   "Ugh," is all I make out, but I hear Marisol's chair squeak soon after. The sound of a body, or bodies, being drug off faded away as Black left the office and headed down the hall. Hell, I warned Marisol. I can't do anything for Rio right now and I don't have too long to ruminate.   "Marisol, are you okay?" I hear Victoria ask her assistant. It is a testament to their bond that even the hysterical Doctor doesn't miss her friend's distress.   "Sorry, Victoria, I'm a bit, umm, heart-sick is all," Marisol murmurs. "Don't you worry about it."   "Well, when you want to talk about it, let me know," Victoria stated. Marisol must have nodded because no words were spoken and Victoria came in with two carry-on bags and three dress bags while kicking the trash bag box ahead of her. Happy fun time was about to begin.   "Sorry for the wait, Zane," Victoria told me.   "Doctor," I made a desperate Hail Mary plea for reason, "you are a highly respected educator. We really need to take a step back and re-examine what's going on here."   "Zane, this is my first teaching job ever," she related as she checked on the progress of her 'Trekkie' Posse.   "My doctorate is in Philosophy; my Master's Degrees are in Comparative Religions and Women's Studies," she informed me. "All my graduate work was done as a researcher. I've never had a student." I blink dumbly at her; and here I thought my opinion of the Board of Directors couldn't get worse.   Victoria goes over the language dance with her friends, switching fluidly from tongue to tongue in a manner that impresses and even fascinates me; and I've been to Bangkok where if you are trying to buy and/or sell anything and don't speak at least ten different languages or dialects, you might as well hand them your wallet or purse and go home. "Who do we need?" Vic said in English (just making sure everyone knows that the Tribbles aren't suddenly translating for me).   "Kar'Thon," Vor' Dura states eagerly; "This matter is a racial imperative."   "Are you sure the young man is old enough?" The second woman inquired. "Jarrod went all obsessive last time a boy crossed our path. We almost sent the kid to college."   "That's what you get for marrying a Ferengi," Dura snidely remarked, and the rest laughed along with it; meanwhile, I'm going 'a what?'   Some infighting goes on until Victoria and 'I married a Ferengi' call for peace, then babble a little more. Then the name 'Zane Braxton' comes up and I'm not sure I'm happy or sad that only one of them replies in what was clearly elation and surprise, the sleazy one knows of me.   "Zane, I need to surgically remove some of the alien organisms," Victoria tells me.   "It is going to sting like hell," I mutter, to which Vor' Dura says something and sleazy girl laughs. I do not like where this is going at all. On the bright side, Victoria doesn't rip one off of me right away; she goes over to one of the dress bags and opens it up.   She's pulling out bondage gear, oops, my bad; she's getting ready to put on Klingon body armor. I have lost all preconceptions of what I was dealing with once Scarlett began stripping in front of me. She even gave me an appreciative smile and I was the one who was doing the appreciating! The little fuckers started going off. Remember, they don't like being moved and I was moving some around at the moment.   No, my legs and arms were perfectly still but my crotch was striking up a chorus, its Handel's Messiah. There was this 'still' moment where Victoria stopped opening her blouse and the three strangers regarding me through the webcam became mute; then the laughter began. Victoria resumed her stripping but she couldn't stop smiling and snickering slightly.   The three, the Klingon uber-cook or whatever she was and her two unknown accomplices, were laughing so hard they could barely communicate. It got better; when I was fully aroused and stopped moving around my pants, they didn't shut up and I was suddenly, desperately searching my mind to know how long that song was.   This was because Vic got down to her, Oh, fuck, this white thong, and calling it white is generous as it looks like someone stole an under-achieving spider's web and gently placed it over her crotch, and I know my hard-on was not going anywhere but into something before it went away.   Victoria was working her make-up on when two of the voices got themselves together enough to ask something. Vic looked up at the web-cam, over to me, then said a few sentences.   "So, which one of you likes your ankles placed behind your ears?" I politely asked in Thai.   "What was that, Brax' Zane?" Victoria asked.   "I'm curious if I can take your virginity with my tongue?" I continued in Thai.   "I cannot understand you," Victoria said again. "What are, ah, "   "I think we should engage the Federation citizen in the Galactic Basic," the second voice requested of the room. The third voice, the sleaze, said one more then in her native tongue, then the second voice, and Victoria jumped on her.   "I said, 'I think the native is getting restless'," sleazy girl grudgingly repeated. "Now, I think we should see if our plan 1.0 can be implemented."   "Before the scourges make themselves hoarse shrilling out the hellish noise or I lose patience, transport over there, and kill them myself," Dura growled playfully. I'm glad someone else was having fun. Victoria walked up and took a deep breath, which caused her well-disciplined, thirty-ish breasts to bounce tantalizingly close. Her look was desperately fearful yet almost childlike too.   "Kar'Thon, I desperately require your assistance before these creatures drive me mad," I tried to sound masculine yet pleading. On the computer screen, Dura quickly slammed her right fist to her right shoulder; I was later to learn that was a salute.   "This is no way for a Starfleet cadet to die," Victoria beamed at me, "even if I know I must someday slaughter you in battle." Whoa, I've never considered NASA as a career choice.   Maybe Klingon bondage gear/standard uniform could change my mind. The first person to tell me university life is boring I will punt to the Moon.   "I am T'Luminareth of the Vulcan Science Academy and Reserve member of the Starfleet Exploration Corps here," the second voice spoke up. I caught sight of a picture of her with this, troll? Or maybe a dwarf with the worst case of cauliflower ear ever. "I would like to assure you that every logical effort is being put forth on your behalf."   "Is that right, Tight Luminescence? Is it going to kill you to show a fellow sentient an ounce of compassion when you know he is about to suffer a fatal toxic shock from prolonged exposure to these vermin?" the third girl snarkily interjected into the conversation. "I'm Hical Cretak, Romulan freebooter and purveyor of ancient, exotic, and misunderstood goods."   "You are a thief, and since you aren't in some asteroid prison, you must be an above average one," I said to the Romulan. "I confess that I am a bit happier to see a member of the Vulcan Science Academy since, well, I'm suffering a splintered memory. Some things make perfect sense but large details are simply missing." I figured I could provide Victoria some good game.   She began rubbing my crotch and there was an effect alright, two in fact. The simple and expectant one was my trouser titan trying to unchain itself so it could get revenge on all of Victoria's orifices for taunting him so. My torturous tiny titmice began belting 'Let's get it on' by Marvin Gaye. I think as an infant, I had a mobile playing this song in my crib.   I started to really admire T'Luminareth's acting ability because she alone kept it together. Victoria made larger and larger circles over my crotch up to my beltline while Dura and Hical lost it hysterically.   "Pssst," I murmured to Victoria. She looked at me and I darted my eyes toward her makeup kit and clothes. I am getting more clothes on her, why?   Besides, I'd gotten a better look at her suit and it didn't have a butt-zipper that said 'Come Get Some,' but those pants rolled down like a candy wrapper and that 'body armor' has a back flap. I'd have to get Rio a set and I doubted Victoria would deny me her armorer's number. I was definitely looking into getting Mercy a matching Orion Slave Girl outfit, and here people don't think I make constructive use of my time.   I was sure Victoria/Kar'Thon was breaking speed records to get herself ready while the other ladies began talking to me about a whole universe that was brand new to me. Getting three different and very conflicting versions of the rise of the Human-dominated Federation of Planets was amusing.   Out of the blue, T'Luminareth decided she was going to create a team to rapidly move to my planet and take me back for further study. Vor' Dora countered that and Hical gleefully sought out salvage rights for the wreckage of the two expeditions.   "That might not be possible," I intervened. "Some of what you've told me has fused some memories together." They all fell silent.   "At Starfleet Academy, an Engineering Team and a select group of cadets," I continued to fantasize, "were directed to work on a, phased ionic drive." Ion drive was 'old' tech, or so Hical had let slip. "The drive failed catastrophically and we couldn't save the impulse drive, power was failing, we couldn't transport. The phased ionic drive detonated in the planet's atmosphere, creating a trans-harmonic disruption. I don't know if there were other survivors of our vessel. I saw another vessel either investigating our explosion or attempting a rescue but they burned up on their approach," I looked pained. "I don't think I could communicate with them and the only survivor I could locate was Kar'Thon."   "Only a combination of our two vessels' technology has been able to punch a hole through the disruption and I'm not sure how long this effect will last." I now sounded grim but determined. "We probably need three things: We need to know if there were any special modifications to the Klingon Scout vessel because I don't think it was a standard model to get so close to an experimental Federation vessel."   "Secondly, someone needs to pry out of Starfleet the precise specifications of that vessel, and that's definitely not me," I confessed. "Finally, we need to find a way to fuse those two designs together because if Tribbles are already being affected by an increased magnetic field, how much longer do we have before even the planet's magnetic field collapses totally and we fry (a SciFi movie plot, thank you)."   Once more, there was silence and I was afraid I'd stepped way beyond my bounds. Only when I took in the masked facial expressions of Kar'Thon did I realize I'd done well. I was hit with the realization I was a word and a whisper away from having sex with her, she was so pleased with me.   "I have friends at Starfleet Academy and they might be able to shed a light on what their cadets were up to," T'Luminareth stated serenely, but I could see a fire in her eyes. "I will research into every work published on Phased Ionic Drives, and we may be forced to work on a theory of what went wrong in case Starfleet is not forthcoming."   "Not that I admit that the Klingon Empire ever had any such vessel operating in the area, Vor' Dura got out before Hical Cretak interrupted.   "You have an officer on the damn planet, you cowardly idiot," mocked Hical.   "I am a deserter," Kar'Thon declared. "I would say I was a 'scum of the Orion Colonies' but I found that you already claimed that title," she aimed at Hical.   "You must die, you traitorous dog," Dura jumped on the offered plum. Thon/Victoria wasn't a deserter but she was ready to take one for the team, so to speak. "The Klingon Empire cannot allow your stain on our honor to exist. Now that we finally have you pinned down, we are coming to end you once and for all, and if the Federation insists on harboring a traitor (we were theoretically in Federation space) then,   "I owe you a death, Vor' Dura," Thon seethed; "your death."   "You may not enter Federation space," T'Luminareth insisted.   "Before you two go to war, again, why don't you let me go in," Hical mediated. "I'm a free trader and have been to both Federation and Klingon planets."   "You are a spy," Vor' Dura growled.   "Being a successful agent doesn't make you any less of spy for your Romulan Senate," T'Luminareth seemed almost furious.   "Unfounded rumors started by my, Hical almost finished before the Tribbles screamed. Not as loud as they had for Ms. Black, but they now didn't like Thon around either, now that Victoria was a Klingon. Cordelia scares me; this time Hical had the little 'hiccup'.   "This is going to be fun," she chuckled, barely above a whisper.   "I will get these vermin no matter how much they hurt the frail human," Kar'Thon snarled, but Victoria's eyes blazed with fanatic amusement. I was mildly curious if she could even respond to her true name but decided not to test that. She pulled out a rather wicked looking knife that I had to double-take to make sure it was plastic.   The conversation went on around us as fictitious bits of data collided with innuendo, falsehoods, threats, and lies. This was roleplaying by some actors who took it as

Chuck Ridgeway is the Automation Technology Manager & Senior Customer Advocate at Horner Automation in Indianapolis, Indiana. As an engineer in the automation and robotics industry for over 30 years, Chuck has seen both the changes and valuable uses of automation and robotics in our world, and is an important voice for educators to hear about the value of STEM learning for future careers.Horner Automation has been part of some truly unique projects in their many years in the industry, creating hardware and software that helps make businesses to homes to schools run smoothly. Their sensors, controllers, and automation have been involved with everything from major sports stadiums, Las Vegas resort attractions, cruise ships, and snowmaking at ski resorts, to the US postal service, agricultural facilities, various food & beverage producers, water/wastewater facilities, power management and fuel storage. Horner is currently offering, free for qualifying educational institutions, one of their powerful Horner Controllers to help eliminate lab-time bottlenecks and time limitations. The use of an OCS as part of our Academic Program makes it easy and cost-effective for each student to have their own lab equipment and be able to meet their requirements for your automation educational program. Learn more about it at hornerautomation.com/product/academic-programConnect with Chuck & Horner Automation:Website: hornerautomation.comHorner's Education Resources: hornerautomation.com/product/academic-programYouTube: Horner Automation YouTube LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chuck-ridgeway-79993210Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter/X: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: @dailystemGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Send us a textIn this episode of the Active Mom Podcast, Carrie Pagliano, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS, sits down with Dr. Kate Mihevc Edwards, PT, DPT, OCS—founder of Precision Performance Running Medicine Clinic in Atlanta, creator of the RUNsource app, and co-host of Interdisciplinary Case Miles.Kate brings over 15 years of experience in running medicine and shares her insights on:Why an interdisciplinary team (PTs, physicians, coaches, dietitians, pelvic health specialists) is essential for runnersHow to know when it's time to see a physical therapistSupporting postpartum athletes returning to runningTreating professional and everyday runners with a research-driven approachThe realities of entrepreneurship, balancing family, and branching into tech and podcastingIf you're a runner, postpartum mom, or clinician who wants to better understand how to integrate care, find the right provider, and keep up with the latest research in sports medicine, this episode is for you.Time Stamps1:00 Introduction6:15 how to work with other providers10:01 logistics of running a podcast18:05 underfeeding for sports23:05 research-informed versus evidence-based25:58 the RUNsource app34:10 when it's time to see a PT38:30 unqualified running coaches43:45 deciding to branch out50:30 balancing kids in middle school55:29 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH REBECCA:IG: https://www.instagram.com/katemihevcedwards/Fast Bananas: https://www.instagram.com/fbrunsource/Precision PT: https://www.instagram.com/precisionpt_atl/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interdisciplinary-case-miles/id1837802044The Active Mom Podcast is A Real Moms' Guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond for active moms & the professionals who help them in their journey. This show has been a long time in the making! You can expect conversation with moms and professionals from all aspects of the industry. If you're like me, you don't have a lot of free time (heck, you're probably listening at 1.5x speed), so theses interviews will be quick hits to get your the pertinent information FAST! If you love what you hear, share the podcast with a friend and leave us a 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and review. It helps us become more visible in the search algorithm! (Helps us get seen by more moms that need to hear these stories!!!!)

Swanny wonders what the norm is in college football with staffs being hired by the head coach or do the OCs and DCs tend to bring their own staffers? 

Mike Tomlin spent time giving praise to the Packers DC today instead of other options he could have listed. The guys brought up the OCs that came through the Steelers facility in the last decade. It just feels like a whole lot of the same thing.

Mike Tomlin spent time giving praise to the Packers DC today instead of other options he could have listed. The guys brought up the OCs that came through the Steelers facility in the last decade. It just feels like a whole lot of the same thing. Ray-Ray McCloud got released by the Falcons. After having a pretty decent 2024 season, should the Steelers give him a call? Will they bring in anyone? Donny Football Debrief – Are the Ravens starting to get serious after the bye week? Or is it a call for desperation?

The Lore is back and what better way to get up to speed than to talk about the fastest thing alive. Sonic has done a lot of things, some of them canonically. We try to make some sense of what makes this chili dog fueled vermin keep pace with the other mascots.    OCs are mentioned only a few (dozen) times, pls do not steal.

Send us a textListen as we discuss the career of Drew Sinclair, prior AST (rescue swimmer) who graduated OCS and ultimately retired as a Lieutenant Commander. His story of service, sobriety, and work as a retiree is truly inspiring. If you're looking for help passing your upcoming military PT test or optimizing your fitness, check out his website http://thedrewmethod.com/To contact the E9 Mafia email:E9_A_Team@proton.meInstagram:http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interviewSponsorsFierce Heart Development:https://fierceheartdev.com/Astoria Scubahttps://astoriascuba.com/ Discount code:exit10(503)325-2502

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Welcome to the eighth episode of season 8 of the TFTuesday Podcast!In this episode, Bavarii joins us to chat about his love for ancient mythology and how that ties into transformation. We get into the mechanics of fantasy-based tfs, have a very long conversation about all things DnD (including OCs and TF), and finally touch on what makes hooved animals so much fun when it comes to transformation.- - -A podcast for all your TF-ey needs! Featuring in-depth discussions amongst longtime TF artists.The TFTuesday podcast focuses on transformation, mainly in the niche of the furry community.Content warning: This podcast occasionally touches on NSFW topics.Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/tftuesdaypodTwitter: https://twitter.com/TFTuesdayPodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cYhqNGb4033ucISNdxaIkApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tftuesday-podcast/id1599438910 - - -Featuring Bavarii: BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/bavarii.bsky.socialFuraffinity - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/capras/Hosted by Zil: BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/zilepo.bsky.socialFuraffinity - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/zilepo/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Zilepo_OpelizCo-hosted by K-Libra: BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/k-libra.bsky.socialFuraffinity - https://www.furaffinity.net/user/k-libra/Twitter - https://twitter.com/The_K_LibraArt by HoneyBear, Bavarii, & K-Libra: https://bsky.app/profile/honey-bear.bsky.social , https://bsky.app/profile/bavarii.bsky.social & https://bsky.app/profile/k-libra.bsky.social- - -The music used for the intro and outro is [Ambient soundscape with drums by Erokia]; Sounds provided by Erokia/Jordan Powell from Freesound.org

Kevin Morris joins me to explore the deeper reasons behind burnout in physical therapy—and why staying connected to your personal values may be the key to surviving (and thriving) in this profession. Kevin opens up about his unexpected entry into PT through a high school job, the physical toll of clinical work, and why he's turned to both resistance training and civic engagement as lifelines outside the clinic. We talk about the importance of protecting your body as a PT, the value of community service, and how students can discover their “why” through simple reflection on what already brings them joy. Kevin also unpacks the financial challenges of DPT education and advocates for structural change in the cost and delivery of higher ed. If you're searching for purpose, balance, and a bit of inspiration in your career journey—this one hits all the right notes.

In this episode, MJ the tutor discusses some first impression thoughts about the operational case study (OCS) pre-seen material for the November 2025 sitting. 3 tidbits about the current pre-seen material are highlighted and explored further. Accounting Makes Cents is a biweekly podcast dedicated to CIMA accounting students and those still thinking about it. Episodes will range from providing study tips and resources to brief discussions of CIMA syllabus topics. If you like the show, please hit subscribe to add it to your listening queue and to ensure you do not miss an episode. MJ the tutor would love to hear from you if you have ideas for future episodes. You can reach out by leaving a voice message.  Thanks for tuning in and see you on an Accounting Makes Cents episode soon!Let's connect:Facebook: facebook.com/mjthetutorInstagram: @mjthetutorX: @mjthetutorBlueSky: @mjthetutor.bsky.socialThreads: @mjthetutorYoutube: @mjthetutor

It's another edition of the Fantasy Film Room as Nate Tice joins Matt Harmon to check in on all the new OCs and play callers around the league through two weeks. The two do a deep dive on Ben Johnson and Liam Coen so far and what's working and what's not in each offense. Harmon and Tice then look at the rest of the play callers and place them in ‘performing' or ‘under performing' buckets. The two end the show previewing the TNF matchup between the Dolphins and the Bills.(2:30) - Fantasy Film Room: Check-in on new play callers through two weeks(3:20) - Deep dive on Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson's play calling (18:35) - Deep dive on Jacksonville Jaguars HC Liam Coen's play calling (and film thoughts on Brian Thomas Jr. so far) (36:15) - Deep dive on 'underperforming' new play callers: Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders(56:30) - Deep dive on what's going with the Philadelphia Eagles and their new OC(1:14:20) - TNF preview: Dolphins vs. Bills Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

  Alaska's OCS defends child protection practices during federal trial   Sixties Scoop victims reconnect with their Indigenous families in Canada  

Welcome to the Home for Wayward OCs! Today's episode features Ann and their assorted stern femme OCs! We discuss archetypes, Pokémon World Tour United, gender parity in Kingdom Hearts, seeing things out, and, Is This Anything?Theme: “Violet” by Podington BearEmail: waywardocpod@gmail.comBluesky: @waywardocpod.bsky.social and #WaywardOCpodGuest Form: https://forms.gle/jR6r2xwvSkt4SHe37Network: cornerpodcastnetwork@gmail.com and cornerpodcastnetwork.tumblr.comChristina (she/her): @cwoodsart on BlueskyAnn (they/them): @planxty.bsky.social; Binary Break (@BinaryBreak on Bluesky, Tumblr) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hoy comenzamos analizando el borrador de la Estrategia de Defensa Nacional que ha presentado el vicepresidente J.D. Vance. En él se establece una nueva política de Defensa que, de concretarse, supondría un giro a su política exterior histórica y un reconocimiento, de facto, de su pérdida de la hegemonía global. Según este texto, entrarían en una época de repliegue en su propio continente y dejarían la defensa de sus aliados en sus propia manos, como sería el caso de Europa, Turquía e Israel. También analizamos la 25 Cumbre de la OCS, la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái. Celebrada en la ciudad de Tianjin con China como (lógicamente) país anfitrión, ha supuesto una nueva reafirmación de la entrada del mundo en una etapa de multilateralidad. Por último, hablamos sobre el despido de la gobernadora de la Reserva Federal, Lisa Cook. Un paso más en el plan de Donald Trump para hacerse con el control de la Reserva Federal y reunir poder en torno al poder Ejecutivo. Con Carlos García e Íñigo Molina. Conduce Juan Carlos Barba. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

This week's episode is a bit different - this is a replay from Dr. Duane Scotti's podcast, The Healthy Runner Podcast. We discuss the top 5 recovery essentials that every aging runner needs to show up happy, strong, and recovered while chasing big goals. Enjoy! Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years.  He is truly living his passion educating the running community that they don't need to stop running to get over a running injury.  After 19 years teaching in higher education, Duane decided to step away as a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy to pursue his passion educating the running community.  Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, Healthy Runner Academy membership, weekly videos, and podcast episodes, he empowers runners to get stronger, run faster, and enjoy lifelong injury free running.  Through strength and run specific training you can build your body to have a strong mind, strong body, and just keep running!  Learn more about how Duane became a healthy runner here![Download] the FREE Injury Prevention Resource Mentioned: 6-Steps to Grow as a Runner If you are recovering from an injury and want to get back into running without setbacks: [Download] FREE Return to Run ProgramConnect with Dr. Duane Scotti:Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunnerSubscribe to Spark Healthy Runner YouTube Channelwww.sparkhealthyrunner.comHealthy Runner Podcast on AppleHealthy Runner Podcast on SpotifyThank you to our sponsors: PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! Where to Listen:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube MusicConnect with us:elevateyourrunning.comElevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappyThe Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we'd love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at sara@elevateyourrunning.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscription

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Jason's back, and this time we're going deeper. From his early classroom failures to his passionate critiques of the grading system, Jason Turner pulls back the curtain on what it really means to teach—not just art, but agency. We dig into how subjectivity can be a strength, why guiding questions trump easy answers, and how teachers can help students own their learning journeys without spoon-feeding them. Jason shares the philosophies that have shaped his unique classroom culture, where failure isn't just tolerated—it's part of the lesson plan. If you've ever wondered how to foster true critical thinking in kids, or what it looks like to hold space for students to grow at their own pace, this conversation hits home.

I sat down with Jason Turner—graphic designer turned middle school art teacher—to explore how subjectivity isn't a limitation in education, but a secret weapon. Jason walks us through his journey from corporate design to the classroom, how burnout led him to teaching, and what he's learned guiding kids through one of the most emotionally turbulent times of their lives. We unpack what it means to teach decision-making, why failing publicly is essential, and how standards don't have to stifle creativity. Jason makes a strong case for trusting kids to think independently, framing failure as a growth tool, and valuing “soft skills” as real-life essentials. Whether you're an educator, parent, or someone passionate about shaping future humans, this episode is a warm, funny, and thoughtful reminder that confidence, creativity, and connection are just as important as curriculum.

El audio aborda varios temas actuales. Se destaca la devastación causada por los incendios forestales en España, con graves pérdidas humanas y económicas, y se menciona la ayuda para los afectados. También se informa sobre el cambio meteorológico con descenso de temperaturas y lluvias. En la agenda internacional, se cubre la flotilla a Gaza para llevar ayuda humanitaria, el arresto en Ucrania de un sospechoso por el asesinato de un político, y la cumbre de la OCS en China que reúne a importantes líderes mundiales y su inminente desfile militar. La Princesa Leonor inicia su formación militar. Se presenta el innovador implante de marcapasos en un potro. Además, se analiza un verano turístico positivo en España y la importancia de la seguridad vial, incluyendo la problemática de los vehículos sin seguro y la iniciativa de taxistas con desfibriladores. Finalmente, se habla de la investigación de materiales sostenibles en la automoción.

In this newscast: The Juneau School District Board of Education is fast tracking a move to restore universal free breakfast for K-12 Students; The Roadless Rule, the rule that protects more than half of the Tongass National Forest from road development, is on the chopping block again; Alaska Native filmmaker and artist Mary Goddard is in Haines filming part of a documentary that features her eating only Native foods for three months; A federal trial began Monday in Anchorage for a class-action lawsuit against the Alaska Office of Children's Services, or OCS. The lawsuit on behalf of all kids in OCS custody

Retired Marine AV-8B Harrier pilot, “Cutter,” brings stories that are equal parts funny and awe-inspiring. He kicks off with the 2005 twelve-ship departure from al-Asad—skimming the Saudi desert on fumes, praying the tankers showed up—before pushing through a 10.5-hour odyssey to Rota, Spain. He rewinds to OCS at Camp Upshur with 300 candidates lined up for a cold gamma-globulin shot, then to flight school in T-2s that needed a literal bicycle pump to make the radio work. Cutter recounts the logging cable in Japan that shredded his wing at 480 knots, and the engine fire in Yuma that ended in an ejection so violent it still rattles him. He explains how smart fixes and blade blending saved Harrier engines, why “Hobbitville” became a deployment, and how commanding MCAS Yuma eventually led to teaching in Vermont. It's fast, funny, and human: Marine brotherhood, cockpit chaos, and leadership lessons from a Colonel who's seen it all. Stick around for the Extra—Cutter at Mach .99 over on Patreon!

Learn how to optimize hamstring recovery for peak performance with insights and key Q&A from Brian Duncan, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS. Q: Is fascial length more critical than strength for hamstring recovery? A: Fascial length is not necessarily more important than strength, but the body adapts from training, loading, and sprinting. However, sprinting alone is insufficient for optimal hamstring recovery. Q: How can fascial length be tested in athletic training (ATR)? A: Currently, there is no way to palpate fascial length. It can only be observed on MRI or ultrasound as imaging techniques improve. An NFL-funded trial is ongoing, examining hamstring injuries and investigating various factors with imaging across several colleges. Q: How does adjusting knee positioning impact hamstring rehabilitation? A: Varying the amount of knee flexion or extension can increase hamstring length and load depending on the specific area of the hamstring. Training hip extension can place more load on the proximal hamstring tendon. Most hamstring injuries occur at the myotendinous junction (proximal), while injuries within the muscle belly tend to heal better. Q: What are the challenges in hamstring rehabilitation for high-level athletes? A: The higher the level of competition, the more complex the situation becomes, often involving "more cooks in the kitchen." This raises questions about collaboration between different coaches and the athletic trainer. Communication and planning can be challenging in these scenarios, impacting hamstring recovery. Q: Is high-intensity sprinting the most important aspect of hamstring recovery, and what are the considerations for progression? A: High-intensity sprinting is considered most important, but a lack of planning may be an issue. There is a significant load difference between an 80% sprint and a 100% sprint, with a substantial increase in eccentric load at maximum effort. The length the hamstring travels between 80% and 100% sprint is no different. A gradual progression back into previous activities is often necessary for effective hamstring recovery. Running more than nine sprints in a session can lead to further hamstring injury. Q: Can AI, such as ChatGPT, replace athletic trainers? A: AI is only as effective as the user and the questions asked. For example, it can build a maintenance program. When asked to include high-speed running and eccentric loading, it then asked if a weekly microcycle was needed. Hopefully, it will not replace athletic trainers' jobs but instead help them to excel at them, especially in optimizing hamstring recovery. Q: What are the key takeaways for athletic trainers from this presentation on hamstring recovery? A: Athletic trainers should start eccentric training early (at a pain level less than 4/10) and incorporate sprinting (running) as soon as possible. It is also crucial to communicate with coaches to target at-risk position groups with maintenance plans throughout the season and to incorporate banded Nordic hamstring curls to maximize range of motion. Q: What is the role of maintenance programs in athletic training, especially concerning hamstring injuries throughout a season? A: Maintenance programs are vital throughout the season to prevent recurrences and soft tissue injuries. During SAC camps, the key is to prevent overtraining and identify athletes who don't self-regulate. Sprint training should occur early in SAC camp or during the day's workout before lifting. For in-season maintenance, hamstring work should be incorporated on match day and two days after, ideally 3-4 days before the next match day.

Send us a textThe third part of a legislative audit of the Alaska Office of Children's Services (OCS) was made public on June 30, 2025. In 2018 an omnibus bill was signed into law that completely overhauled the way foster care in Alaska should work. That bill -- House Bill 151 -- passed the Alaska State House and the Alaska State Senate unanimously. The completed audit shows that OCS failed to implement most of the required reforms.Les Gara was the 2022 democratic candidate for governor of Alaska. He is a former legislator who served in the Alaska state house from 2003 to 2019. Throughout his time in the legislature he advocated for foster care reform and in 2018 achieved it with House Bill 151. Amanda Metivier is the director of the Alaska Child Welfare Academy at UAA and is the executive director and co-founder of Facing Foster Care in Alaska. She and her husband are foster parents who have provided homes for many youth over the past 15 years.Alaska faces a severe shortage of  licensed foster care parents. To learn more about how to be a foster parent, click here.To volunteer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, click here.Link to Part 3 of the audit of OCS.HB 151 SUMMARYLink to previous podcast episode featuring Les Gara & Amanda Metivier

Podcast: Simply ICS CyberEpisode: S1 E5: Incident Response in ICS/OT/SCADAPub date: 2025-04-16Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationHow does Incident Response in ICS/OT/SCADA work? In this episode of Simply ICS Cyber, Don and Tom welcome Kai Thomsen, Director of Global Incident Response Services at Dragos.Join us as we answer the questions below and provide more insight into how IR works in OCS, OT, and SCADA:- Is DFIR the same on the OT side as the IT side?- What are some of the challenges the OT DFIR team faces?- In an organization, who is responsible for OT incident response?- What are table tops, how should you conduct them?- What are some table top exercises?- How do you get into OT DFIR?Discover the Dragos 2025 YIR Report: https://www.dragos.com/ot-cybersecurity-year-in-reviewConnect with Kai on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kai-thomsen-a635b21b7Check out the Incident Response Table top resources below:- CISA Tabletop Exercise Packages (CTEPs)- CISA ICS Training- Dean Parson's ICS Incident Response Tabletops- Lenny Zeltser Cheat Sheets and Presentations- NERC's Grid Security Exercise (GridEx) - MITRE Cyber Exercise Playbook- Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) Backdoors and Breaches ICS/OT Deck- Center for Internet Security, Tabletop Exercises – Six Scenarios to Help Prepare Your Cybersecurity Team- Red Canary: Are You Using Tabletop Simulations to Improve Your Information Security Program?- Dragos: Preparing for Industrial Cyber Response Tookit- Dragos: Preparing for Incident Handling and Response in ICS- Dragos Tabletop Exercise- ICS4ICS Incident Command System for Industrial Control Systems- European Network for Cyber Security (ENCS) Red Team – Blue Team TrainingJoin us every other Wednesday for Season 1 of the Simply ICS Cyber podcast, with your hosts, Don C. Weber and Tom VanNorman.Connect with your hosts on LinkedIn:- Don linkedin.com/in/cutaway- Tom linkedin.com/in/thomasvannorman=========================Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career=========================All the ways to connect with Simply Cyberhttps://SimplyCyber.io/SocialsThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Simply Cyber Media Group, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

In this engaging episode of the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast, host Dr. F Scott Feil talks to Blaze Hirsch, a dedicated nurse manager and educator with a wealth of experience across various healthcare settings. The conversation delves into Blaze's fascinating journey through the nursing landscape, highlighting his education at Case Western Reserve University and his subsequent roles in various hospitals throughout the United States. The episode zeroes in on the challenges faced by nursing professionals and students alike, from the burden of student debt to the necessity for real-world clinical preparedness. A significant part of the discussion is Blaze's emphasis on the transformation in nursing education and his optimism for scholarship programs that alleviate financial burdens on future nurses.The dialogue also explores broader themes within the healthcare education system, like the importance of interdisciplinary education, the challenges of staffing shortages, and the potential for artificial intelligence to revolutionize healthcare training. Dr. Feil and Blaze discuss the gaps in current educational methods and share insights into methods for improving learning experiences through simulation, experiential learning, and mentorship. Blaze highlights the importance of increasing faculty for healthcare education and calls for legislative support to incentivize educational roles. This episode is a call to professionals and educators to collaborate across fields for better healthcare outcomes, underscoring the need for innovative solutions to the ongoing challenges within nursing education.

In this must-listen episode, your host Coach Sara Manderscheid sits down with physical therapist and run coach Dr. Duane Scotti, founder of Spark Healthy Runner, to explore how to make running a sustainable, lifelong pursuit. A leading expert in injury prevention for runners, Dr. Scotti shares his top strategies for adapting your training as you age, building a resilient body with strength and plyometric work, and knowing when those aches are just part of the process—or a sign to pause. Tune in to gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to keep running for life.Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS, is the founder of Spark Healthy Runner, host of the Healthy Runner Podcast, and a seasoned leader in the rehab and running community with over 20 years of experience. After nearly two decades teaching as a Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Duane followed his passion full-time: educating runners on how to overcome injuries without giving up the sport they love. Through his signature 1:1 coaching program, Healthy Runner Academy, and weekly content—including podcast episodes and videos—he helps runners get stronger, run faster, and enjoy injury-free miles for years to come.Want to learn how Duane became a healthy runner himself? Click here to learn more.[Download] the FREE Injury Prevention Resource Mentioned: 6-Steps to Grow as a Runner If you are recovering from an injury and want to get back into running without setbacks: [Download] FREE Return to Run ProgramConnect with Dr. Duane Scotti:Instagram - @sparkhealthyrunnerSubscribe to Spark Healthy Runner YouTube Channelwww.sparkhealthyrunner.comHealthy Runner Podcast on AppleHealthy Runner Podcast on SpotifyThank you to our sponsors: PR Labs: PR Recovery Lab is here for you! Do you need that added boost of recovery to take your training to the next level? PR Labs in Boulder, Colorado can help with their Recovery Center + Contrast Therapy. Use code ELEVATE at checkout for 50% off your first visit. Boulderthon: Do you want to run a FUN fall race?! New course profiles in 2025 will give way to a faster time! Boulderthon is the premier Colorado race experience, rated Top 10 in America by USA Today! Join the Elevate team on Sunday, Sept. 28th for a 5k, 10k, half, and marathon, use code Elevate10 to save $10 off your race entry! Where to Listen:Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube MusicConnect with us:elevateyourrunning.comElevateyourrunning and sayrahrunshappyThe Elevate Coaching Team has  1:1 coaching spots open for spring and fall race season! If you love running and want to get better + faster at this sport, we'd love to have you join our team! You can find more information about our coaching packages at https://elevateyourrunning.com/virtual-coaching or email Sara at sara@elevateyourrunning.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Share your thoughts on how coaching has impacted your journey on social media using #elevateyourrunning. Do you want to be an inclusive insider? Help support the Elevate Your Running Podcast! Get exclusive content, coaching advice, and more through this platform! PARTNER DISCOUNTS AND LINKS:Dynamic Runner:⁠ code SAYRAHRUNSHAPPY for 10% off your subscriptionPR Labs:⁠⁠⁠ use code ELEVATE in the checkout notes for 50% off your first contrast therapy sessionBoulderthon: Save $10 using code ELEVATE10Cheribundi: code ELEVATE for 15% offRNWY: Use Code Elevate15 for 15% off your orderKETONE-IQ: Your post-run recovery ketones can be found hereCozy Zero:  merino wool running clothes! Save 20% with code SARAM20LEVELLE GELS - Save 10% on all natural gels using code HAPPYRUNNING10 Blenders Eyewear - code ELEVATEYOURRUNNING for 20% off your order

Ben Whybrow returns for part two of our conversation, and this time we dive even deeper into the art—and science—of clinical communication. From the way stories create emotional buy-in to how AI could reshape patient interactions, Ben brings insight, humor, and clarity to the complexities of modern healthcare. We break down what makes reassurance effective (or not), how to communicate with patients who don't agree with your clinical narrative, and why understanding beliefs is just as important as understanding symptoms. Ben also shares his take on the NHS's AI roadmap and how future clinicians may have to adapt to tech-based frontlines. Whether you're a new grad or a seasoned clinician, this episode is filled with actionable strategies to improve how you connect, explain, and empower.

What happens when we stop treating communication as a soft skill and start recognizing it as the core of effective patient care? In this episode, I talk with UK-based physio and medical communication educator Ben Whybrow about why connection, tone, and storytelling matter more than ever in healthcare. Ben shares how his journey through persistent pain care and teaching at Cambridge Medical School led him to a powerful realization: if your patient doesn't feel heard, your plan won't work. We dive deep into motivational interviewing, emotional intelligence, the parallels between sales and healthcare, and why open-ended questions are the real clinical superpower. Ben also unpacks the cultural shift toward more psychologically informed care, and how students and seasoned clinicians alike can improve outcomes by asking better questions. This episode is packed with insight, perspective, and plenty of British charm.

Welcome to the Home for Wayward OCs! Today's episode features Alex and JD, and their OCs from the Rencia Region! We discuss companions, a spreadsheet speedrun, Da Vinky, themes, and learning.Theme: “Violet” by Podington BearEmail: waywardocpod@gmail.comBluesky: @waywardocpod.bsky.social and #WaywardOCpodGuest Form: https://forms.gle/YJJcmrqCi3fHr6BU9Network: cornerpodcastnetwork@gmail.com and cornerpodcastnetwork.tumblr.comChristina (she/her): @cwoodsart on BlueskyAlex (she/her) and JD (he/him): fiercepodcasts@gmail.com; Pokémakers via the Pocket Podcast Network (pocketpodcastnetwork.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Brandon Waddell talk all things OCs

Confidence: 10/10 Want to apply these concepts with your patients and clients? Attend Human Matrix - https://events.zaccupples.com I'm Zac Cupples, a physical therapist and movement coach. For 14+ years, I've helped people move better, hurt less, and train smarter. I've worked in private practice, the NBA, and online coaching. My approach blends biomechanics, pain science, and fitness. We don't chase symptoms here. We fix the real problems. My Background: DPT at 25 Orthopedic residency and OCS at 26 Started teaching and reviewing 100+ courses at 27 NBA physical therapist with Memphis Grizzlies at 29 Lead PT/strength coach for Iowa Energy (D-League) at 30 Launched online coaching and Human Matrix seminar at 31 Opened cash-pay practice in Las Vegas at 36 Today: I coach clients worldwide and run my Las Vegas clinic. My team shares the same mission: real, lasting results without gimmicks or endless drills. Whether you want to move better, lift stronger, recover from pain, or stop feeling stuck, you're in the right place. Timestamps 00:00 - The Glenohumeral joint 02:36 - The Scapulothoracic joint 05:42 - The Sternoclavicular joint 06:47 - The Acromioclavicular joint 07:09 - Scapulohumeral rhythm 10:32 - The 3 phases of flexion 14:32 - Shoulder extension 15:31 - The shoulder's foundation 17:20 - Shoulder tests 19:14 - Interpreting test results 20:47 - Interventions ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The information presented in this video is based on the current state of medical research and the experience of the presenter. However, medical knowledge is constantly evolving, and the information presented in this video may not be completely up-to-date or applicable to your specific medical condition. Therefore, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or taking any actions based upon the information presented in this video. The presenter of this video and any related content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and other material, are not liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes that may result from the use of the information presented in this video. Participation in any exercises or techniques shown in this video is at your own risk. The creator of this video is not responsible for any injuries or damages that may occur as a result of following the advice or exercises demonstrated. You are not permitted to reproduce, distribute, or use this content without express written permission. All rights reserved.

durée : 00:05:41 - C'est une chanson - par : Frédéric Pommier - A partir du 17 juin, on la retrouvera sur OCS dans la saison 2 de la série "Aspergirl". Au micro de Frédéric Pommier, l'humoriste, animatrice et comédienne Nicole Ferroni évoque la chanson "Honey" de Robyn, chanson liée notamment pour elle à sa rencontre avec Monique, le carlin qu'elle a adopté.

Earlier this season on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we discussed incorporating yoga into occupational therapy. This week, on our season finale, we're continuing with the theme of mashups by exploring how mixed martial arts can be integrated into physical therapy. Anthony Lombardo, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, USA-PL, TSAC-F, Pn. 1, takes us through his MMA journey, as well as discussing his origins as a physical therapist. Anthony, who seems to dabble in a little bit of everything, also likes to use some powerlifting in his sessions with older adults. Anthony also discusses the work he does with the New York Giants, his biggest patient win, and what he does for a hobby when he takes a brief second to slow down.

Briana Partee isn't just building a PT curriculum—she's creating safer, more human-centered spaces in both academic and clinical settings. In this conversation, we talk about how Briana's journey from treating complex trauma in underserved urban communities to teaching in the med school classroom shaped her core philosophy: relationships matter more than rules. She shares how she builds trust with her students, makes professional networking feel natural, and balances bold leadership with empathy. We also dive into how strategic relationship building helped her land jobs through casual hallway conversations and why listening and curiosity are the most underrated skills in healthcare education. This one is full of real talk, emotional intelligence, and the exact steps students and educators can take to build meaningful professional networks.

Want to get stronger and move better—without wasting time on gimmicks? Let us coach you: https://zaccupples.com/movement-coaching   I'm Zac Cupples—physical therapist, strength coach, and your guide to smarter training. Over the past 14+ years, I've worked with everyone from pro athletes (NBA) to everyday movers, blending biomechanics, pain science, and performance to help people move better and hurt less. In this episode, you'll learn: Why all lower body problems start in the same place How to test yourself The big movement archetypes (and which one you are) What “Hella Stiff,” “J-Lo,” and the “Chipotle Squeeze” really mean How to fix uneven hips and improve symmetry Timestamps 00:00 – All lower body problems have this 00:59 – Testing 02:52 – Archetypes 04:36 – Hella Stiff 08:20 – J-Lo 12:41 – Chipotle Squeeze 15:58 – Uneven   More About Me 25: Earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) 26: Completed an orthopedic residency and earned my OCS 27: Reviewed 100+ CEU courses and started blogging 29: Team PT and strength coach for the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) 30: Led PT, S&C, nutrition, and load management for Iowa Energy (D-League) 31: Launched my online movement coaching and Human Matrix seminars 36: Opened my own cash-pay PT practice in Las Vegas, NV Today, I coach clients worldwide with a team that shares one mission: helping you get lasting results without chasing symptoms, drills, or hacks.   ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The information presented in this video is based on the current state of medical research and the experience of the presenter. However, medical knowledge is constantly evolving, and the information presented in this video may not be completely up-to-date or applicable to your specific medical condition. Therefore, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or taking any actions based upon the information presented in this video. The presenter of this video and any related content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and other material, are not liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes that may result from the use of the information presented in this video. Participation in any exercises or techniques shown in this video is at your own risk. The creator of this video is not responsible for any injuries or damages that may occur as a result of following the advice or exercises demonstrated. You are not permitted to reproduce, distribute, or use this content without express written permission. All rights reserved.  

Did the Steelers fail Kenny Pickett or did he fail the team? It's a bit of both, let's be honest. Pickett did not get put into a good situation whatsoever, but he was also not near the player that was expected as the most ‘pro ready' QB. The Steelers didn't set Mason Rudolph up for success either. The Steelers had bad OCs ruin young QBs with Matt Canada likely the worst one. Is all of this making us hype up Will Howard since they have failed so many others? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff said Mason Rudolph looks comfortable and said he's leaving no doubt who the starter is, right now. Between Kaleb Johnson and Jaylen Warren, what can we expect out of the Steelers backfield? How is Robert Woods looking in the ongoing battle for WR2? Jeff said it is ‘unbelievable' how much better Broderick Jones looks at left tackle, just from the mindset alone. Jeff said it's a rotation right now, but he doesn't have a ton of doubt Derrick Harmon will earn his spot by the start of the season. Jeff gave a surprising name as to which defensive lineman looked best in the drills at OTAs. Best of OTAs.

Welcome to "The Readiness Brief," a limited podcast series hosted by The O2X Podcast, designed to explore the critical importance of readiness within the tactical community. In each episode, we bring to the forefront seasoned members of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) network, engaging in insightful conversations with senior leaders across the tactical population."The Readiness Brief" aims to foster a deeper understanding of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) while spotlighting successes and valuable insights from organizations committed to preparedness.Part 4 features O2X Program Manager Brendan Stickles and Captain David "Heavy" Ganci.Captain David "Heavy" Ganci, a Naval Flight Officer who commissioned through OCS in 1999, has served as a cornerstone of the VAQ Electronic Attack community for over two decades. His operational career spans combat deployments with four distinguished squadrons—the "Gauntlets" of VAQ-136, "Patriots" of VAQ-140, "Gray Wolves" of VAQ-142, and as commanding officer of the "Zappers" of VAQ-130—participating in Operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, and Inherent Resolve. Between operational tours, he served as a tactics instructor at the Electronic Attack Weapons School, worked as Assistant Aviation Officer Community Manager at PERS-43, earned his Master's degree at the Naval War College, and served in the Pentagon's Office of Legislative Affairs before being selected as Aide-de-Camp to Secretary of the Navy Kenneth Braithwaite. Currently serving as Deputy Commodore of Commander Electronic Attack Wing U.S. Pacific Fleet, Captain Ganci's decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Individual Action Air Medal with combat "V," and Strike Flight Air Medal with six awards, reflecting a distinguished career leading the Airborne Electronic Attack Community across the globe.Brendan Stickles currently serves as Program Manager for Federal Government Accounts at O2X Human Performance, following a distinguished career that blended military service with high-level government advisory roles. A Navy Commander with over 18 years of jet flying experience and more than 550 carrier landings, he commanded an EA-18 squadron aboard the USS Eisenhower that earned consecutive "Battle E" awards for combat efficiency during Operation Inherent Resolve. After his military career, Stickles transitioned to serve as Special Advisor for Defense to Vice Presidents Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, where he managed a comprehensive portfolio including veterans' issues, national security, defense innovation, and military readiness as Director on the National Security Council. A Naval Academy graduate with degrees in history, an MBA from UNC, and an MPA from Harvard, he later served as a consultant with Boston Consulting Group before joining O2X in 2023, bringing his unique combination of operational military experience, senior government advisory expertise, and business acumen to the human performance sector.Building Homes for Heroes:https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

Trident Room Podcast lead host U.S. Navy Cmdr. Alanna Youngblood interviews Cmdr. Matthew Morris and Lt. Cortni Thrasher about their unique experiences while working to complete their theses. Cmdr. Morris first discusses how he, along with his thesis partners, designed experimentation to test previous theories of how to transmit the most important information to units in a denied environment. Lt. Thrasher then speaks about her thesis, which is in direct coordination with U.S. Pacific Fleet objectives and a topic from the Nimitz Research Group, studying how the incorporation of amphibious aircraft can benefit military operations in the Pacific. Cmdr. Matthew Morris graduated from Dickinson College in 2008 with a BA in German and commissioned through OCS as a SWO in 2009, transferring to Information Professional in 2014. He earned an MS in Network Operations at NPS and is an IW WTI in Command and Control/Cyber Operations. His tours include COMM-O onboard USS LASSEN, OPS and NAV for PCC Hotel, ISO and Staff NAV for COMDESRON 9, Flag COMM-O for CSG-9. He is currently serving as the CSO onboard USS GEORGE WASHINGTON. Lt. Cortni Thrasher is an Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer in the U.S. Navy. She was previously enlisted as an aviation electronics technician after graduation in 2012 with a BS. She worked on Prowlers and Growlers with a deployment on USS STENNIS before transitioning to the AMDO community in 2019 and commissioning through OCS. She then served as a part of VFA 94 in Lamoore, CA as their maintenance material control officer. While there she deployed on the USS NIMITZ for a COVID deployment in 2020 and is now a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School.

What happens when an autistic professor, life coach, and content creator sets out to reframe how we view learning? Dr. Sol Smith joins me to unpack the systems that fail neurodivergent learners—and how we can change them. We dive into his new book, The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery, explore the stigma around accommodations, and challenge the ways schools misunderstand intrinsic motivation. Sol breaks down why traditional education rewards masking, how burnout shows up in students, and how educators can create spaces where all learners feel seen. We also talk about his coaching philosophy, the Neurospicy Community he founded, and how embracing neurodivergent thinking can revolutionize classrooms, careers, and communication. If you're ready to challenge the norms and create a more inclusive world—this episode is your invitation.Learn more about our guest at:

Rachel attended the HW Connect Conference, and she can't wait to tell you all about it! In this episode, she shares insights from several speakers, including Dawn Sandalcidi, PT, RCMT, BCB-PMD; Nancy Norton, RN; Leticia Nieto, Psy.D., LMFT; Holly Tanner, PT, DPT, MA, OCS, WCS, PRPC, LMP, BCB-PMD, CCI; Ken McGee, PT, DPT (they/he); Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker; Carole High Gross, PT, DPT, PRPC; Kathleen D. Gibson, MD; and Ramona C. Horton, MPT, DPT.

Greg's whispers about the Bruins apparently fell on deaf ears // It looks like Joe Sacco is getting "Mayoed" // Courtney continues to gush over Liam Hendriks // Scheim and Wiggy discuss left tackle trade prospects for the Pats // Wiggy says OCs in the NFL are salivating over Tyler Warren // Courtney is paranoid over hidden cameras in bathrooms // Coco would not put up with her spouse being a revolutionary war reenactor // Mike Milbury joins, talks next Bruins coach and how to turn things around // It seems the beginning of the end for the Bruins was parting with Cassidy // Craig Breslow joins, talks fixing Houck, things coming together // Wiggy is hung up on Courtney bringing her food into restaurants // Hill notes part deux ! //

Wiggy says OCs in the NFL are salivating over Tyler Warren

Scheim and Wiggy discuss left tackle trade prospects for the Pats // Wiggy says OCs in the NFL are salivating over Tyler Warren // Courtney is paranoid over hidden cameras in bathrooms //

We're joined by Christina Woods from the Corner Podcast Network to take a look to the past few seasons of Hello Hyrule and give our grades on the franchises titular character! We're talking about everything from childhood OCs, workplace shames and alluring lamps in this jam-packed episode! Christina's links:https://bsky.app/profile/cwoodsart.bsky.socialhttps://illustrationsbychristina.tumblr.com/https://bsky.app/profile/waywardocpod.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/loserlikeme.bsky.socialFind information on the Indigenous lands your area was built upon:https://native-land.ca/Music is Violet by Poddington Bearhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Soul/Violet/(use under the Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported license) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/Game Music from the A Link to the Past OST.Intro and Outro Music by Chillboy Beats (https://chillboybeats1.bandcamp.com/album/the-hero-of-synth)Hello Hyrule Links: https://linktr.ee/hyrulepodSupport us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hyrulepodJoin the Discord: https://tr.ee/hO47MCcgB5

You start feeling pain in your Achilles tendon– should you still go for an easy run?   Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner.   We talk about: Differences between Achilles tendinopathy and tendonitis Why you don't need to give up running due to Achilles pain A pain monitoring tool to guide treatment Exercises for Achilles tendinopathy Preventative measures and shoe considerations Why do men 40+ suffer from this injury more often?   Share this episode with a friend who's dealing with Achilles pain!   Links & Resources from the Show: Duane on Instagram: @sparkhealthyrunner Duane on YouTube: @sparkhealthyrunner Duane on TikTok: @sparkhealthyrunner Duane's Healthy Runner Group on Facebook Duane on LinkedIn Healthy Runner Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Ultimate Guide to running healthy without achilles pain: https://learn.sparkhealthyrunner.com/achilles  Get our free injury prevention email series at strengthrunning.com/prevention.   Thank you Ketone-IQ! Ketone-IQ increases the levels of ketones in your blood - and raised blood ketone levels do increase focus and alertness, which is why I take a shot before every podcast recording and have for almost two years even before their sponsorship. I feel dialed in and quick for these high-stakes conversations. There's also promising research - and loads of anecdotal evidence - that ketone supplementation can help with recovery if taken post-exercise. I know some of the best ultra runners in the world, Boston Marathon champ Des Linden, and the pro cycling team that won the TdF in 2022 and 2023 all take ketones post-race to aid recovery. Go to Ketone.com/strengthrunning to save 30% on your first subscription and receive a free 6-pack of Ketone-IQ and try for yourself today.   Thanks to 2Before! We are supported by 2Before, a powerful sports supplement made from New Zealand Blackcurrant berries designed to increase endurance, manage inflammation, support immunity, and promote adaptation. 2Before helps to boost performance by increasing blood flow, making it more efficient for the body to pump oxygenated nutrient-rich blood into the muscles. So, if you want to try to boost your performance and immune system, use code JASON for 30% off 20 packs and multi-serve packs at 2Before.com.  Pro tip: get the caffeinated version. You'll get the vasodilatory benefits of blackcurrant berries with the powerful performance and mental benefits of caffeine. Thank you to 2Before for supporting Strength Running!   Thanks DrinkLMNT! A big thanks to DrinkLMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at DrinkLMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best.  DrinkLMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. If you're not familiar, LMNT is my favorite way to hydrate. They make electrolytes for athletes and low-carb folks with no Sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. I'm now in the habit of giving away boxes of LMNT at group runs around Denver and Boulder and everyone loves this stuff. Boost your performance and your recovery with LMNT. They're the exclusive hydration partner to Team USA Weightlifting and quite a few professional baseball, hockey, and basketball teams are on regular subscriptions. So check out DrinkLMNT to get a free sampler pack and get your hydration optimized for the upcoming season.