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This week, join three brothers and a dad as they discuss what they've been watching, share their favorite musical openings, and review one of their favorite childhood movies, The Fox and the Hound.

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – The frustration is understandable. Many graduates invested years of study, mountains of coursework, and often tens of thousands of dollars into preparing for careers they imagined would be waiting for them on the other side of commencement. But beneath the headlines and discouraging statistics lies an interesting contradiction...

Are there really jobs out there, or just openings nobody plans to fill? In this episode, Jim Stroud breaks down the strange, tangled reality of today's labor market, where job postings are up, hiring feels frozen, recruiters are stuck in limbo, and job seekers are losing trust in the system. The market is not booming. It is not collapsing. It is entangled. This episode brought to you by: The Recruiting Life & Career Intelligence Weekly. Find both newsletters at https://newsletter.jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most writers know their opening matters. But knowing it and nailing it are two different things. In this episode, I'm breaking down four real book openings to show you exactly what's working beneath the surface, why it hooks readers, and what you can take from each one into your own story.Episode Web PageSend me Fan Mail

Portland Coaching Openings full 1431 Tue, 26 May 2026 22:12:05 +0000 Dkp0q9cYS9iJBscZt0jkVfcS1pTMJe18 sports The Firm of Harris and Marang sports Portland Coaching Openings Fast paced and local, giving in depth insights to the Trail Blazers, baseball, college football and the NFL. With the right kind of weird to get Portland through the workday. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.a

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What does it mean for a human to elevate? Esoteric pursuits are often associated with ancient mystery schools that promise to teach an initiate their secret knowledge. But, of course, you can't walk in the door and be told the meanings of life. There is a rite of passage, an apprenticeship, a service required to earn the right to access sacred knowledge. Importantly, true sacred knowledge offers energetic potency, so the rite of passage is also a process of naturalizing a person to higher energies and frequencies, so that they will be able to handle more potency without getting out of balance. This is the esoteric journey, but we recognize the process from everyday life. If you want to be a race car driver, you don't start in a car that goes 200 miles per hour — you learn in less powerful cars and learn to handle them, moving up as you gain skills and stability. You don't start as a head chef; you chop 10,000 onions first. So, how do we apply this understanding to our life? In this episode of Current Openings (#24), Aviv Shahar and David Price Francis make a foray into codifying the mechanics of elevation, through 10 Elements, as it arises in any endeavor where we seek to grow and improve — to better ourselves and to access new knowledge. Because it is a natural process, once we understand it for one path, it can be seen in almost any undertaking. They begin with the premise that we are first and foremost energetic beings, we are processing energies through our system non-stop. And, the ways of energies are graduated — there is a spectrum from low to high, coarse to refined, in all things. The journey is to move from the lower, entry level energy, to the higher, more complex and more intelligent energy. And there will be challenges along the way — always! There is resistance that will test our resolve, there are setbacks. We'll find we need to change things about ourselves to manage the next step. We'll have to brave uncertainty, and we'll have to find a way to trust our instincts and find ways to persist. Understanding the process offers a huge advantage toward succeeding. Why might the universe want a mechanism such as this? Perhaps it provides the greatest safety for us — we aren't given more than we can handle, and for the universe, where quality control ensures a reliable product. Ultimately, we want to meet the energetic requirements of the elevation we seek. Insights into elevation: Resistance is a necessary part of the journey to elevation Persistence is needed to overcome our default patterns When we surrender we allow higher intelligence to work through us We need to rewire ourselves to meet new requirements Quantum leaps help us in making transformational changes Acclimatization: how do we stabilize connections to higher sources of energy? This conversation is part of the continuing Portals discovery into what is emerging on the frontiers of human experience in this time of profound change. Information about upcoming special events can be found on the Events page. Also visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel.   TWEETABLE QUOTES   “This idea that every domain, everything you're going to do, has its requirement, and the reason this is so important is because, as we said, there is an energetic dimension to this. So once we begin to enter a new domain of practice, a new domain of knowledge, a new domain of artistry and mastery, what we are really describing is that the immersion inside this elevated energy space rewires and activates new internal pathways and connections. It's like the whole vessel that you are is rewired on the inside.” (Aviv) “The reason we often need to find the point of surrender through crisis is because we are creatures of habit, and also because we tend to love, not only our successes, but also our struggles and pain. We're not easy to let go. And so this entire focusing theme of the journey to elevation is a journey of learning to release, learning to let go, reaching the point of surrender, and reaching the point, as you said, where instead of you doing it, it begins to do it through you. Now what is this it? Well, it is the latent intelligence. It is the latent potential.” (Aviv)   RESOURCES MENTIONED   Portals of Perception Website Aviv's LinkedIn  Aviv's Twitter Aviv's Website 10 Elements of the Elevation Process Mystery – Current Openings #24

Send us Fan MailWhat makes readers keep turning pages after chapter one? In this episode, we explore the craft of writing memorable openings that hook readers from the very first line. We discuss how to create curiosity without confusion, establish a compelling voice, and build emotional investment early in your story. Whether you're drafting a new novel or revising an old manuscript, this episode will help you craft openings readers won't forget.

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Paulo SantAnna is living the dream of many adult chess improvers. The retired software engineer has spent the past several years devoting serious time and energy to improving his game, and the results have been impressive. When Paulo rekindled his interest in tournament chess, his FIDE rating had fallen to a recent low of 1850. Through years of hard study, travel, disciplined training, and resilience, he recently reached a new high over 2100 FIDE in his mid-50s! We discuss: The moment Paulo decided to get serious about improvement The mistakes he made early in his comeback How he structures his training Study recommendations and practical advice for adult improvers Physical fitness, tournament selection, and maintaining motivation I found Paulo's story inspiring, and it offers hope for the rest of us,  if we only could get rid of these pesky jobs. 0:00 Intro  More on the Adult Improver series here: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/adultimprover Thanks to those who keep the show running! Patreon  Check out Chessiverse.com (discount code- ‘Perpetual30') 4:00 Paulo's chess comeback story begins Check out Paulo's FIDE history here: https://ratings.fide.com/profile/2027402 6:00 Why his rating rebounded after moving to Europe 8:00 Retirement, Spain trips, and dedicating serious time to chess 11:00 Studying 35 hours a week 13:00 The dangers of doing too much More about the Chessdojo  here (use code “Ben” at checkout to save 10%) : https://www.chessdojo.club/signup 17:00 Calculation training and daily routines 20:00 Openings, Chessable streaks, and training structure 23:00 Online blitz, model games, and coaching 25:00 How much he studies versus other adult improvers 27:00 Avoiding burnout and keeping motivation 29:00 Brazilian chess streamers and coaches Paulo has worked with: GM Rafael Leitao, GM Andres Rodriguez,GM Diego Flores, GM Lenderman, GM Izoria, GM Eugene Perelshteyn,GM Raven Sturt,  IM Jorge Bobadilla 31:00 Working with top trainers like Eugene Perelshteyn and Axel Bachmann 33:00 Blindfold training with GM Roven Vogel 36:00 What mattered most for improvement 38:00 Hiding online repertoires and preparation 40:00 Sparring games and training partners 41:00 His breakthrough tournaments 42:00 Tournament prep philosophy 46:00 Fitness, stamina, and nutrition for chess 49:00 Chess scenes in New York and California 52:00 Senior tournaments and future plans 54:00 Favorite chess books and resources Mentioned: Postional Play by GM Jacob Aagaard, Endgame Strategy by Shereshevsky  57:00 Advice for busy adult improvers 58:00 Rating goals and pursuit of FM 1:00:00 Why adults struggle to improve 1:03:00 Final thoughts 1:04:00- Thanks to Paulo for sharing his story! You can reach him at: psantann at gmail.dot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The top five openings and endings for the Spring 2026 season! (Reminder the Op and ED are low volume to due restrictions) Follow the Socials! https://linktr.ee/waifusandweeaboos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rwTopics:Star Fox launches June 25 on Switch 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePZeyh5q9R8 / https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260506668881/en/Star-Fox-Direct-Sees-Fox-McCloud-and-Crew-Prepare-for-Liftoff-on-Nintendo-Switch-2-June-25Reggie Fils-Aimé shares a wealth of career insights and inside details about Nintendo at a discussion at New York University https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2761065620On Amazon allegedly asking Nintendo to break the law for it https://www.resetera.com/threads/reggie-says-nintendo-stopped-selling-products-on-amazon-in-the-2010s-after-they-asked-for-financial-support-to-undercut-competitors-prices.1508455/Nintendo Australia & New Zealand are selling a Switch 2 Pokopia bundle beginning June 5 https://x.com/NintendoAUNZ/status/2051482011651522671Mina the Hollower launches May 29 for $19.99 https://x.com/YachtClubGames/status/205207595405975172762% of “highly committed” content consumers no longer buy full-price games https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ign-entertainment-releases-internal-data-as-public-report-developed-by-kantar-and-uc-berkeleyResident Evil Requiem players seem to prefer third-person perspective https://automaton-media.com/en/news/90-of-resident-evil-requiem-players-prefer-third-person-perspective-with-leon-but-graces-sections-have-players-more-divided-according-to-capcoms-data/Atari acquires Wizardry IP https://www.gematsu.com/2026/05/atari-acquires-wizardry-ip Questions from Discord: Bailey: If you guys have time today I have a question!

May no longer speaks only in the language of response beginning. It speaks in the language of response becoming visible.The Nine Themes:Theme 1. Response Becomes Visible — The Field Shows What Has Already Begun MovingHarmonic Function Arc: Visible Correspondence InitiationIndividual Field: Movement becomes beneficially trackable in lived reality.External Field: Shows clearer response through timing, communication, support, contact, and environment.Translation: April's subtle movement may now appear through clearer timing, practical openings, or support.Theme 2. Staying in Soul Tone While Movement Increases — Coherence Holds During Outer ChangeHarmonic Function Arc: Movement Without Tone DepartureIndividual Field: Remains in stabilized Soul Tone as external movement increases.External Field: Interacts with the stabilized signal through response, discernment, or choice.Translation: May asks you to stay in Soul Tone instead of managing or securing what is forming.Theme 3. Support Takes More Tangible Form — Receiving Becomes PracticalHarmonic Function Arc: Embodied Support CorrespondenceIndividual Field: Allows support to land without obligation, pressure, or debt.External Field: Presents practical support, resources, openings, timing, or steadiness.Translation: Support becomes usable & grounded w/o requiring self-betrayal or over-functioning.Theme 4. Relational Accuracy Becomes Harder to Ignore — Contact Reveals True FitHarmonic Function Arc: Revealed Contact AccuracyIndividual Field: Feels what can meet the stabilized signal & what requires adaptation.External Field: Reveals alignment through behavior, timing, tone, consistency, and capacity.Translation: Fit becomes clearer. What can meet your Soul Tone feels more structurally compatible.Theme 5. Timing Begins Reorganizing — Delays, Openings, and Pace Become More CoherentHarmonic Function Arc: Temporal RealignmentIndividual Field: Releases timing anxiety and moves with structural correspondence.External Field: Shifts openings, pauses, delays, and accelerations into clearer alignment.Translation: Timing becomes one way the field reorganizes around stabilized coherence.Theme 6. Old Loops Lose Their Reinforcement — Distortion Has Less to Attach ToHarmonic Function Arc: Dissolution of Residual Non-Beneficial Echo StructuresIndividual Field: Withdraws authority from old loops, readiness postures, and adaptive habits.External Field: Reinforces outdated dynamics less as the stabilized signal no longer feeds them.Translation: A familiar pattern may try to repeat, but it may not gain the same traction.Theme 7. Practical Decisions Begin Aligning With Soul Signal — Form Responds to Inner StructureHarmonic Function Arc: Soul Signal Into Practical FormIndividual Field: Chooses from inner architecture rather than urgency, fear, or obligation.External Field: Presents decisions, options, invitations, or pathways that reveal what can take shape.Translation: May becomes practical. Choices may need to be made, form begins responding to Soul Signal.Theme 8. The Body Learns Ease Without Suspicion — Safety With Things Becoming Less HardHarmonic Function Arc: Somatic Permission for EaseIndividual Field: Allows ease, support, and response without mistrusting them or preparing for loss.External Field: Offers cleaner, simpler, less effortful experiences.Translation: Ease is not always a trap. May helps nervous system update its relationship to support.Theme 9. Visible Reorganization Begins — Reality Takes Shape Around the Stabilized SignalHarmonic Function Arc: First Structural FormingIndividual Field: Resides in the stabilized signal while reality begins forming without over-control.External Field: Shows first signs of reorganization through placement, support, relationship, timing, and form.Translation: May closes with the first visible layer of reorganization. This is the beginning of form.Join https://www.patreon.com/c/inspiringyoucommunity/membership

Bonus: Top Five Funniest Openings in Dead Pilots Society History - Number 1   As a special bonus for MaxFunDrive 2026, we bring you the top five funniest openings in Dead Pilots Society history, as voted by the DPS staff. It was a challenge to narrow it down to just five, but that just means you're getting the best of the best.   The show is supported by MaxFun members contributing $5 a month or more, and this is the time of year to say thanks and invite new listeners to join. Throughout the drive, there will be more episodes and a few extra check-ins along the way. To learn more or become a member, visit https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots

Bonus: Top Five Funniest Openings in Dead Pilots Society History - Number 2   As a special bonus for MaxFunDrive 2026, we bring you the top five funniest openings in Dead Pilots Society history, as voted by the DPS staff. It was a challenge to narrow it down to just five, but that just means you're getting the best of the best.   The show is supported by MaxFun members contributing $5 a month or more, and this is the time of year to say thanks and invite new listeners to join. Throughout the drive, there will be more episodes and a few extra check-ins along the way. To learn more or become a member, visit https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots

Bonus: Top Five Funniest Openings in Dead Pilots Society History - Number 3   As a special bonus for MaxFunDrive 2026, we bring you the top five funniest openings in Dead Pilots Society history, as voted by the DPS staff. It was a challenge to narrow it down to just five, but that just means you're getting the best of the best.   The show is supported by MaxFun members contributing $5 a month or more, and this is the time of year to say thanks and invite new listeners to join. Throughout the drive, there will be more episodes and a few extra check-ins along the way. To learn more or become a member, visit https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots

This week's RV news is big. A congressional hearing reveals what really happened when the Grand Canyon burned. A potential mega-merger could reshape every RV on the road. Bears are attacking hikers at the most visited park in America. And the national parks are opening - with some major changes you need to know before you go.In this episode:The Dragon Bravo Fire scandal: did the NPS let it burn on purpose? Congress wants answers.Fire season is already here - Southeast RVers, there are campfire bans in effect RIGHT NOWPatrick Industries and Lippert in merger talks - the two companies inside your RV want to combineBears attacked six hikers at Great Smoky Mountains in two weekends - here is what not to doGrand Canyon North Rim reopens May 15 after the most destructive fire in park historyGlacier National Park drops its reservation system for 2026 - finallyAcadia, Yellowstone updates - and an RV height warning Acadia visitors must hearNew episodes every Monday (News) and Wednesday (Stories from the Road). Subscribe so you never miss one.Join our community at RVCommunity.com - ad-free, no algorithms, just RVers. Plan your next trip at rvlifestyle.com/plan

Bonus: Top Five Funniest Openings in Dead Pilots Society History - Number 4   As a special bonus for MaxFunDrive 2026, we bring you the top five funniest openings in Dead Pilots Society history, as voted by the DPS staff. It was a challenge to narrow it down to just five, but that just means you're getting the best of the best. The show is supported by MaxFun members contributing $5 a month or more, and this is the time of year to say thanks and invite new listeners to join. Throughout the drive, there will be more episodes and a few extra check-ins along the way. To learn more or become a member, visit https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots

Bonus: Top Five Funniest Openings in Dead Pilots Society History - Number 5   As a special bonus for MaxFunDrive 2026, we bring you the top five funniest openings in Dead Pilots Society history, as voted by the DPS staff. It was a challenge to narrow it down to just five, but that just means you're getting the best of the best.   The show is supported by MaxFun members contributing $5 a month or more, and this is the time of year to say thanks and invite new listeners to join. Throughout the drive, there will be more episodes and a few extra check-ins along the way. To learn more or become a member, visit https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots Happy MaxFunDrive! Right now is the best time to start a membership to support your favorite shows. Learn more and join at https://maximumfun.org/joindeadpilots

On this week's episode of The RPG Cave, Garret and Ryan talk about the RPGs that have the best opening hours. ★ LINKS ★► Get Exclusive Perks on our Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.com★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★Brendan Myers AKA The_WinterGamerJohnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jibJonas YoungTony BakerTrucker Sloth★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★Brian Reese★ GOLD MEMBERS ★Adam KAwesomeDave1337BennyBrad MooreCecily CarrozzaDan & LumaDannohhEmily O'KelleyJon32LauraLigerWoods330Mr GigglesPatrice MallettePeje EPSteven KellerTechMikeTim Paullin

This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman is covering the biggest stories shaping northwest Montana - from Glacier National Park openings and major conservation efforts to a complex fraud case and community development projects.Glacier National Park is beginning to open key roads for the season, including access along Going-to-the-Sun Road, as crews continue snow removal and infrastructure work ahead of peak summer travel.A major land conservation milestone has been reached in the Flathead Valley, with more than 1,100 acres secured near Herron Park to create a continuous public recreation corridor between Foys Lake and Blacktail Mountain, preserving access and protecting the landscape from development.In Whitefish, agencies are tackling persistent flooding caused by beaver activity using innovative, nonlethal solutions designed to balance infrastructure needs with ecological benefits. Plus, a new citizen science effort is tracking osprey populations across the region, giving researchers valuable insight into nesting habits and ongoing environmental threats.In the Mission Valley, a long-awaited indoor ice arena project gets a major boost from a multimillion-dollar state tourism grant, bringing the community closer to a new hub for recreation and economic activity.And in Lincoln County, prosecutors are pursuing a complex case involving an alleged $1.3 million scheme targeting a vulnerable adult in a multi-state investigation involving fraud, property transfers, and financial exploitation.Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards Predictions + Yu-Gi-Oh, Seasonal Anime & BionicleWhile Mike is away, Cole and Jay take it upon themselves to start an annual tradition. This week, join 2/3rds of AniPro as they analyze and predict who will win the 2026 Crunchyroll awards!Also, Cole's got the dueling bug, Jay's watching shows, and more!Topics & Timestamps:00:00 - Intro, Seasonal Anime & Card Game Nostalgia14:54 - Childhood Toys, VHS Tapes & Media Evolution35:02 - Mailbag: Evolving Anime Cinematography42:46 - The Crunchyroll Awards: Mid-Year Rant & Intro51:49 - Music & Sequences: Endings, Openings, Scores & Songs01:08:29 - Character Awards: Must Protect, Supporting & Main01:16:16 - Genre Battles: Slice of Life, Drama, Isekai & Action01:25:35 - Comedy, Romance & Technical Achievements01:42:49 - Series Awards: Original, New & Continuing01:51:29 - The Big Ones: Film & Anime of the Year01:58:18 - Wrapping Up & Next Time on AniProSupport AniPro:PatreonMailbagTokyoTreat: Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 offFollow & Subscribe:X / TwitterInstagramDiscordNext Reviews:Manga: Akane Banashi → Magical Girl DandelionAnime: Neon Genesis Evangelion → Now and Then, Here and ThereMusic & Credits:Opening: “Shibuya” via slip.streamBreak Music By AniProEnjoying the show? If so, please rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it only takes a moment and helps new listeners find us!

Two museum openings feature on this week's podcast—V&A East in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.In our 300th episode in 2024, Gus Casely Hayford, the director of the V&A East, told us about the community-driven programming at the museum and its connection with its local environment in East London. Now, as the museum opens, he takes Ben Luke on a tour of its commissions, displays and its first exhibition, The Music is Black: A British Story. In California, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) has just opened its new building by the Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, which cost more than $700m, and has generated some controversy. Ben speaks to our correspondent in Los Angeles, Jori Finkel, about the new building and the debate about its scale, its cost, its suitability for LA and whether Angelinos and tourists will take to Zumthor's building. And this episode's Work of the Week is Satan Smiting Job with Sore Boils (around 1826) by the great 18th-century artist and poet, William Blake. The work is part of a new exhibition at the National Gallery of Ireland, called William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy, which opened this week. Ben speaks to the exhibition's co-curator, Anne Hodge, about the work.V&A East opens on Saturday, 18 April.Lacma member previews begin on 19 April, before the full opening to non-members in early May.William Blake: The Age of Romantic Fantasy, National Gallery of Ireland, until 19 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers the latest industry news, including Amazon Kindle support changes, the state of YA and Romantasy books, new bookstore openings, author revelations, and upcoming book releases. In this month's download, I'm delving into:

A sermon preached by Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli with Foundry UMC April 5,2026. “Ignite the Light” series. Easter Sunday. ​​​      ​       Text: Matthew 28:1-10​​​​​   I remember lying on the floor of our living room when I was a child. Not doing anything in particular—just stretched out on the blue shag carpet, near my dad's chair. And I remember noticing something I had never seen before. There was a beam of light coming through the window…and in it these tiny particles floating, moving, shimmering. Just… dancing. I didn't have a name for it.It didn't occur to me that it was dust, or dirt, or anything undesirable. It felt like magic. Like something had always been there—but I had never seen it before. And suddenly, because of the light, I could. The light didn't create it. It revealed it. It held it before my eyes. And I remember just lying there…watching. And I think about that sometimes—the way light reveals what we couldn't see before. The way it catches our attention… draws our eye… Think about how light breaks through clouds… through a canopy of trees… How light refracts through water to make rainbows. How light finds its way through windows—or even cracks in walls— sending a beam of light in which you can see dust dance. It's beautiful. It's delicate. And yet—it is so powerful. Because light finds its way in. It beckons. It invites. And if you follow it, it will show you more than you expected to see. I think about that moment in The Lord of the Rings when Galadriel gives Frodo a small vial of light and says: “May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out.” A fragile thing. A small thing. And yet—enough to guide him when everything else fails. And it seems to me that Easter—the reality of it, the story of it, the promise of it—is like that gift. But not small. Not contained. Easter is that kind of light magnified beyond measure. Because there are moments in our lives, in the life of a nation, in the life of the world when it feels like all the lights have gone out. When truth feels buried. When cruelty seems to spread like a virus. When violence feels pervasive. When fear and despair run in packs claiming more and more ground. And into that kind of world, Matthew tells us, the light breaks in. And when it does, it's not only beautiful. It's disruptive. The earth shakes. An angel descends. A stone is rolled away—not to let Jesus out—but to let the light in. What was sealed is opened. What was guarded is broken through. What was declared final is no longer final, not just for one life, but for life itself. Because Easter is not consolation after tragedy. It is God interrupting the apparent finality of death, empire, and violence—and revealing how empty their power really is. And Matthew tells the story in a way that makes it unmistakable. This is not a private miracle. This is a public reversal. The guards—sent by empire to secure the tomb—become like dead men. And the one who was dead—executed, sealed, silenced—is alive. Those who represent control collapse. The one who was crushed rises. The whole thing turns upside down. And if you've been paying attention, you realize—this is how it's been all along. Herod tries to kill the child. The child lives. The powerful condemn the innocent.Truth refuses to stay buried. Rome executes the Messiah. And God reverses the verdict. Because resurrection is God saying: The systems that declared this death final—were wrong. And then the disruption continues as God entrusts this breaking news to women, to those who were grieving and heartbroken, those whose testimony would not be trusted in the world. These women, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary become the first to hear, the first to see, the first to carry the truth that overturns the world.And they leave the tomb—Matthew says—with fear and great joy. Both. Because the world has not suddenly become safe. The empire is still in power. The cross is still fresh. The risk is still real. And yet something has happened that cannot be undone. And so they run. Not because they understand everything, but because they have seen enough light to start moving. And as they go, Jesus meets them. On the road. And he says, “Greetings”—a word that also means: Rejoice. Not as a command to feel something—but as an invitation to step further into what God has done. Because the news they are carrying is not just that the tomb is empty. It is that the light has broken in—and nothing will ever be the same. And Jesus meets them right there on the road to confirm it. To embody it. To send them on. Rejoice. Even now. Even here. And I think about how hard that may be for us to hear. Because the news we encounter most lights up our phones at all hours. It is breaking, urgent, relentless—and almost always…heavy. Another act of violence. Another abuse of power.Another reminder of how much is still broken. And it can start to feel like that is the truest story— like that's the world we live in—like nothing really changes. But what the women are carrying—running with, breathless—is a different kind of breaking news. Not news that traps us in fear. But news that breaks something open. That calls for rejoicing. Because something has broken. Death—which seemed final—is not. The seal—which seemed permanent—is not. The power—that seemed untouchable—is not. And when something like that shifts—when what we thought was final isn't—it creates a crack in the story we've been living inside. And once there's a crack—the light starts to get in. And what breaks in…is also what breaks us open. Because not all breaking is destruction. Some breaking is liberation. A seed has to break for new life to grow.Light has to break to become color. The sky has to break open for rain to fall.Sometimes what we call breaking is the beginning of mending. Because there are things in this world—and in us—that hold life captive. Cages we didn't build but learned how to live inside. Systems that confine and then convince us they are necessary. Stories that tell us this is just the way things are, this is just the way we are. This is just the way I am. But Easter reveals a different kind of power. Not domination. Not control. A power that gently beckons us toward life—and breaks open whatever keeps that life contained. The same light that draws us in… is the power that sets us free. The stone is rolled away. The seal is broken. The grip of death is broken. And when that happens—the cages don't hold the same way anymore. It's like something loosens—not all at once, but enough to change what's possible. The poet Hafiz puts it this way: The small man builds cages for everyone he knows. While the sage who has to duck his head when the moon is low, keeps dropping keys all night long for the beautiful, rowdy prisoners. And that's what resurrection feels like. Not everything suddenly fixed—but keys appearing. Openings where there were none. A loosening of what we thought would hold forever. Because the one they thought they had broken and banished from this world—breaks in. Not untouched. Not unmarked. But bearing the wounds. Carrying the scars and yet somehow making all things whole. Because God does not erase brokenness. God transfigures it. The light doesn't avoid the cracks. It comes through them. Like that beam of light in a living room long ago finding its way in…holding something before our eyes that we didn't even know was there. And this—this is the breaking news: The crucified one is alive. And those sent to guard the tomb are like dead men. The verdict has been reversed. Death has lost its claim. Empire has lost its certainty. Violence has lost its final word. And life—deeper than death—is rising. // And that means whatever feels sealed is not final. Whatever feels broken is not beyond mending. Whatever feels dark is not beyond the reach of light. Because Easter is the day God in Christ breaks the power of canceled sin and sets the prisoner free… breaks the power of death and cruelty… breaks the lie that this is just the way things have to be… and breaks into confusion and fear with hope and solidarity. Easter is the day the light of Christ began to beckon us— to see what—before—we could not see… and to live like it's real. // Like the stone has already been rolled away. Like the seal has already been broken. Like the cages don't hold the same way anymore. Like even now—even here—the light is finding its way in. Like even the smallest beam can change what we see. Like… even the dust… can begin to dance. And the light— still— breaks in.

Send us Fan MailOn the first episode of our newly monthly format, Alex and Toni dig into Curious Theatre's sale of its Acoma Street home and temporary move to Cleo Parker Robinson Dance for season 29. Artistic Director Jada Suzanne Dixon joins Alex to walk through what's next for the building, the company and its new lineup. Plus: Buntport's $2.65M capital campaign, season announcements from DCPA, Theatreworks, Upstart Crow and the Colorado New Play Festival, and the shows — from Furlough's Paradise to Madame Butterfly — to put on your calendar this month.Subscribe to the Theatre Blast newsletter at onstagecolorado.com for weekly Colorado theatre coverage.

The Iran war is an unprecedented crisis but South-east Asia is better placed to handle it. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests. The US-Israeli assault on Iran, which led to the effective closure of the Straits of Hormuz, has seized up many Asian economies which are seeing rising fuel prices, soaring airline ticket costs and leaving restaurants short of cooking fuel. But South-east Asia, with memories of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s still fresh in memory is better placed macro-economically to tackle the crisis - evidenced in investors’ confidence in stocks such as DBS, SIA and OCBC. In this wide-ranging episode, host Ravi Velloor speaks with Thilan Wickramasinghe, head of research at Maybank Securities and an expert on the interplay of geopolitics, macro-economics and the stock market. They unpack the full dimensions of the crisis before discussing how Asia is likely to fare when it ends, as it must some day. Mr Wickramasinghe offers some advice: It has paid off for investors to be long on stocks, he says, and there is a case to keep some gold in your portfolio, as well as energy stocks. Highlights (click/tap above) 1:38 A Michelle Yeoh, Di Caprio-style crisis 8:16 South-east Asia is better placed than other regions 14:09 DBS, SIA - why some stocks do better than the rest 15:33 Opportunities for investors in this crisis 17:59 Post-War realities to watch for 21:10 Equities will never go out of fashion Read Ravi's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP Follow Ravi on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Iran war is an unprecedented crisis but South-east Asia is better placed to handle it. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 45 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests. The US-Israeli assault on Iran, which led to the effective closure of the Straits of Hormuz, has seized up many Asian economies which are seeing rising fuel prices, soaring airline ticket costs and leaving restaurants short of cooking fuel. But South-east Asia, with memories of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s still fresh in memory is better placed macro-economically to tackle the crisis - evidenced in investors’ confidence in stocks such as DBS, SIA and OCBC. In this wide-ranging episode, host Ravi Velloor speaks with Thilan Wickramasinghe, head of research at Maybank Securities and an expert on the interplay of geopolitics, macro-economics and the stock market. They unpack the full dimensions of the crisis before discussing how Asia is likely to fare when it ends, as it must some day. Mr Wickramasinghe offers some advice: It has paid off for investors to be long on stocks, he says, and there is a case to keep some gold in your portfolio, as well as energy stocks. Highlights (click/tap above) 1:38 A Michelle Yeoh, Di Caprio-style crisis 8:16 South-east Asia is better placed than other regions 14:09 DBS, SIA - why some stocks do better than the rest 15:33 Opportunities for investors in this crisis 17:59 Post-War realities to watch for 21:10 Equities will never go out of fashion Read Ravi's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP Follow Ravi on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor Sign up for ST’s weekly Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/sfpz Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this Dojo Talks episode, we explore blitz chess with NM Jeremy Kane—what it takes to improve, how time management and openings matter, and whether blitz actually helps your classical game. Featuring insights from his work at Chess.com, plus real lessons from blitz rating climbs and practical training advice. If you want to get better at blitz (and understand its limits), this one's for you. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club Watch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Play Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel? Patreon - https://patreon.com/chessdojo Donate - https://streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you. Website: https://chessdojo.club Twitch: https://twitch.tv/chessdojo Discord: https://discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw Twitter: https://twitter.com/chessdojo Patreon: https://patreon.com/chessdojo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chessdojo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chessdojo Podcast: https://chessdojotalks.podbean.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips 00:00 What Makes Someone Good at Blitz 00:40 Jeremy Kane's Blitz Journey 03:00 Climbing from 2400 to 2800+ 06:00 Blitz Quests & Rating Volatility 09:15 Using the Clock as a Weapon 13:30 Openings and Simplifying for Blitz 18:00 Does Blitz Improve Classical Chess?

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North Carolina fired Hubert Davis and Bill Self's status in Kansas remains uncertain. Connor and Mike'l discuss the head coach openings in the college hoops blue blood schools.

Over the past few months, I've been playing a lot of Sudoku. What began as a simple puzzle quickly became something much more meaningful. As I struggled through Easy puzzles and eventually unlocked the Master level, I began to notice something fascinating: the mindset needed to solve Sudoku is remarkably similar to the mindset needed to teach outdoors.Episode 191: Finding the Openings: What Sudoku Taught Me About Teaching OutdoorsIn this episode of Outdoor Classroom News, I explore the surprising parallels between solving puzzles and guiding children in nature. Both require patience, curiosity, experimentation, and the willingness to keep trying even when things don't immediately make sense.Drawing from real moments in our Secret Gardens Outdoor Classroom Nature Classes, I share how children naturally approach learning the same way we approach puzzles—by noticing openings, testing ideas, and persisting through challenges.If you've ever felt stuck trying to bring more outdoor learning into your work with children, this episode offers a refreshing reminder: sometimes the solution appears when we shift our perspective and take the next small step.In This EpisodeHow a simple Sudoku puzzle became a lesson in mindset and persistenceWhy “looking for openings” is a powerful strategy in outdoor educationStories from Secret Gardens Outdoor Classroom Nature ClassesHow experimentation and curiosity fuel children's learning in natureWhy persistence is one of the most valuable skills children develop outdoorsHow shifting perspective can unlock new possibilities in teaching and learningReflection QuestionsAs you listen, consider these questions:Where are the “openings” in your classroom or outdoor space right now?What small experiment could you try with children this week?When have you seen persistence lead to a breakthrough in learning?Listener ChallengeThis week, try this simple practice:Notice an opening — a child's curiosity, a seasonal change, or a moment of wonder in nature.Experiment — follow that curiosity and see where it leads.Persist — allow time for discovery and growth.Just like solving a puzzle, meaningful learning often happens one small step at a time.Subscribe & ShareIf you enjoyed this episode of Outdoor Classroom News, be sure to subscribe and share it with a fellow educator, parent, or nature-loving friend.And remember:The next breakthrough—whether in a puzzle or an outdoor classroom—may be just one opening away.Join the Outdoor Classrooms Community:Want to continue the conversation, access our workshop library, or collaborate with like-minded educators?

Let's talk about something small.Very small.Small enough that most copywriters are forced tooverlook it, most of the time.Because we've all been trained to think in termsof big persuasive assets.The sales letter… the long-form VSL… the casestudy… the big story that carries the whole argument.And those still matter.But that's not what most of us are writing mostof the time.Most of the time, we're writing in tight spaces.Openings… transitions… subject lines… leads….things like that.Now, we think about those things, for sure. Weworry about those things. We obsess over those things.But rarely do we think thatwe have room to tell a whole story in those cramped, constrained spaces.Well, recently I've been workshopping a new bookcalled Microstories.It's the next step of a new kind of story aftermy book The Persuasion Story Code.Microstories is a book about compressed persuasion.See, I kept noticing — in my own work and in thework of other copywriters — what I noticed was that sometimes, the smallestnarrative fragments were doing the heaviest lifting.Stories that were just one sentence.Or a mere two lines.And that small fragment would establish credibility…or soothe an objection… or even, shift a belief.All without announcing itself as “a story.”I'm going to share some of my early work fromthe new book today. Stuff you can use right away.My latest book, The Persuasion Story Code:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CFD2KXNQ 

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In this edition of Paul Catalina's Top 5, Paul Catalina breaks down the most intriguing open college basketball coaching jobs across the country. From high-upside opportunities like Syracuse and Cincinnati to tradition-rich programs like Butler and Providence, Paul dives into what makes each job attractive — and which one stands above the rest. With a mix of history, NIL potential, location advantages, and program expectations, this list highlights where the next wave of coaching movement could reshape the sport.#collegebasketball #marchmadness #top5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cool Kids Summer is returning to Walt Disney World this summer from May 26 through September 8, 2026. In addition, new and refurbished attractions are opening this summer, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, Soarin' Across America, Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon, Bluey and Bingo at Conservation Station, and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live. Plus, new summer offers for resort stays, dining plans, and tickets can now be booked for summer 2026. To plan a trip, be sure to work with KMV Travel.   Get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, in-depth news analysis, and premium content at patreon.com/imaginationskyway.   Tag me and join the conversation below. Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaginationskyway Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaginationskyway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationskyway Email: matthew.krul@imaginationskyway.com  How to Support the Show Share the podcast with your friends Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Join our Patreon Group - https://www.patreon.com/imaginationskyway Enjoy the show!

With international news dominated by war, how does the U.S. involvement in Iran impact us here in Wisconsin? The City Cast Madison team digs into this question as well as some lighter news about what's going on here at home. Several new restaurants have opened in the Madison area recently, and it's time to get excited for summer because the Concerts on the Square lineup is out! Mentioned on the show Has the war in Iran directly affected you or loved ones? [Cap Times] Does This Go Together? And Other Questions Asked by Madison's Fusion Trend Setters [City Cast Madison] New barbecue restaurant to open on State Street [Madison Magazine]

Venezuelan Leadership Slow-Rolls Political Transition Despite Economic Openings Evan Ellis details how the Rodriguez administration benefits from eased oil sanctions and mining interests while maintaining repressive control and delaying meaningful democratic transitions. (6)1902 Caracas

If you're thinking about a 2027 golf trip across the pond, you've likely noticed the noise.Deadlines. Openings. Applications. Limited tee sheets. Ryder Cup. The Open. It can all start to feel like a race before you've even settled on a plan.In this episode of Golf and the Good Life, Connor and D.J. provide a clear-eyed update on where things stand with 2027 planning, particularly for The Old Course, Muirfield, Royal County Down, and Royal Portrush.We discuss what's different about this booking cycle, why certain windows are more condensed than in years past, and how major events are shaping demand.More importantly, we share perspective from the planning side: what truly requires urgency, where flexibility creates opportunity, and how to approach the process without letting it overshadow the excitement.The goal isn't to add to the noise. It's to replace it with clarity.If 2027 is on your radar, this conversation will help you understand the landscape and move forward with confidence.Additional ResourcesThe Complete Guide to 2027 Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England

Deborah Goodrich Royce, author of literary psychological thrillers and a former actor, unpacks how she builds tension without forcing the outline. You will hear how sensory observation from her New York Botanical Garden work feeds scene-level detail, why she prefers a "reveal" that feels earned over a twist that feels gimmicky, and how an actor's training translates into characters with layered motives and believable self-deception. What you will learn How to pace a psychological thriller so the reader feels pulled forward, not pushed. Character-first plotting: letting voice, backstory, and contradictions shape the turns. Designing "good reveals" and planting signals that pay off cleanly later. Key topics Botanical observation as a storytelling skill (attention, pattern, detail). Character development through lived experience and emotional memory. Organic plot development: earning twists through setup, not shock value. Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Deborah's background 01:00 Why the New York Botanical Garden matters to her creative life 01:57 Creative growth through lived experience 03:09 The Lincoln quote and what it signals in the book 03:37 Identity, deception, and what thrillers let us examine 04:55 Using "signals" from real life to build believable turns 05:46 The actor's lens on role, emotion, and subtext 07:10 Writing thrillers in a fast-paced media environment 07:48 "Organic" plotting: how reveals get earned 09:18 Creative community and collaboration 12:31 Openings, pacing, and keeping readers in the scene 14:59 Starting a new project: practical tools and habits 17:30 Visualizing the story with notes and systems 18:09 Readers, book clubs, and what she learns from conversations   Want to learn with Tricia this April? Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/empathy-as-interface-rethinking-ai-in-education-tickets-1630138009669?aff=oddtdtcreator  

The D-FW restaurant scene never sleeps — and neither do we. This week, we're breaking down a wave of new openings you'll want to add to your list immediately. Then, we're wading into a restaurant practice that has diners firmly divided: some swear by it, others can't stand it. Where do you fall? Tune in and decide for yourself. Plus, all the latest food and drink news from our team at dallasnews.com/food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Openings are expected in Kouri Richins' trial where she is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl and then writing a children's book on grief. The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its fourth week. #CourtTV - What do YOU think?   Binge all episodes of #OpeningStatements here: https://www.courttv.com/trials/opening-statements-with-julie-grant/ Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today [https://www.courttv.com/] Join the Investigation Newsletter [https://www.courttv.com/email/] Court TV Podcast [https://www.courttv.com/podcast/] Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/join] FOLLOW THE CASE:   Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/courttv] Twitter/X [https://twitter.com/CourtTV] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvlive] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTV] WATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE   [https://www.courttv.com/trials/]  HOW TO FIND COURT TV   [https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/]  This episode of the Opening Statements Podcast is hosted by Julie Grant, produced by Eric Goldson, and edited by Autumn Sewell. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Hour 3 of the show the guys list the remaining head coaching openings in the NFL and rate them. Plus the guys give their Conference Championship picks against the spread, another drama edition of the Leftovers, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the biggest questions heading into Conference Championship Weekend. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o and Mike Garafolo hear John Harbaugh's intro with the Giants and discuss the remaining head coaching openings. Plus, Mike and Kyle take you 'Into the Booth' for the best calls of the weekend! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! Start your day with Go Birds! Daily, a daily Eagles podcast giving you everything you need to know for January 20th. In today's episode Eliot Shorr-Parks goes over the two new names added to the Eagles search for offensive coordinator — Bobby Slowik and Josh Grizzard. Then, a ranking of all the offensive coordinator jobs in the NFL.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast looks back at Mike Tomlin stepping down from the Steelers after 19 seasons. The Giants are working through details in order to hire John Harbaugh as their next coach. Plus, Tom Pelissero walks us through the rest of the NFL Head Coaching vacancies and the available candidates. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Take begins with Stephen A.'s top 5 NFL coaching openings and, more importantly, a 10/10 Mad Dog impression! (0:00) Then, with Harbaugh out in Baltimore, who should the Ravens pair with Lamar Jackson to ensure success through the rest of the decade? (9:50) Next, Rich Paul said on his podcast that the Lakers should trade Austin Reaves. LeBron disagrees. Stephen A. breaks down LeBron distancing himself from his own agent! (29:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Pat Daugherty from NBC Sports to analyze some of the administrative and coaching changes currently being implemented around the NFL and shine a light on a few of the big names who are trying to fill those empty spots. (00:00) Black Monday in the NFL(5:09) Atlanta Falcons(9:23) Arizona Cardinals(13:49) Cleveland Browns(19:33) New York Giants(23:38) Tennessee Titans(26:36) Greg Olsen The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Pat DaughertyProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezSocial: Kiera GivensProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices