Podcasts about origin stories

  • 8,068PODCASTS
  • 12,861EPISODES
  • 45mAVG DURATION
  • 2DAILY NEW EPISODES
  • Jun 8, 2026LATEST

POPULARITY

20192020202120222023202420252026

Categories




Best podcasts about origin stories

Show all podcasts related to origin stories

Latest podcast episodes about origin stories

Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio's Origin Story, Evolution, and Behind the Scenes with Zach and Chaunce (BPR #360)

Backpacker Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 221:19


In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are bringing you the rare Chaunce and Zach solo pod.  In this one, we tell the full origin story of Backpacker Radio, from the unofficial co-host audition at a hiker meetup, to Chaunce showing up at the wrong restaurant on day one, to almost not making it past the early episodes. We get into how our interviewing dynamic has evolved over eight years, the technical disasters of the early days, the team that quietly makes this whole thing work, our all-time favorite guests, the ones we never aired, the dream guests we still haven't landed, and answer a slew of listener questions. We wrap the show with a triple crown of worst ways to die, share the news that apparently Roundup is being sprayed in our national forests, opine on whether we'd rather give up sauces or kissing (and debate whether butter is a sauce), and give an overview on how to negotiate a thru-hiking sabbatical from your employer.  Topo Athletic: Use code "TREK15TOPO" at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code "BACKPACKERRADIO" for $20 off LT5 Trekking Poles at gossamergear.com.  OnX Backcountry: Use code "TREK70" for 70% off at onxmaps.com [divider] Interview with Chaunce Time stamps & Questions 00:06:15 - Reminders: Support Akuna during his recovery, join us for Chaunce's live podcast sendoff, submit your favorite Chaunce moments or a voicemail for Chaunce, apply to be a co-host, check out our new merch, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon! 00:15:05 - Introducing Chaunce 00:17:10 - What was Zach's initial idea for the podcast and how you decided you wanted a co-host? 00:25:42 - What were your first impressions of each other 00:27:48 - What were your expectations for the podcast's longevity and success? 00:34:20 - Did you discuss the style of the podcast and interview format you wanted? 00:39:43 - How has your co-interviewing strategy changed over the years? 00:59:25 - How are guests chosen for the show? 01:09:58 - What are some surprising things you've learned about making the podcast? 01:19:13 - How many interviews or segments have had to be cut? 01:24:18 - How long did it take to get over saying something dumb on air? 01:32:46 - How has the other person changed since episode one? 01:35:49 - What phrases or habits have you picked up from each other? 01:36:31 - How is the Mile by Mile project going? 01:45:45 - How have you balanced full-time work with hiking and the podcast? 01:53:18 - Were there any episodes where you were sick or physically unwell? 01:59:44 - Discussion about listener & Instagram questions 02:00:28 - How do you manage a friendship while working together? 02:02:43 - If you could go back to the beginning, what advice would you give yourselves? 02:13:27 - Discussion about highest highs and lowest lows from the podcast 02:20:23 - What are a few all-time favorite guests? 02:26:32 - Which guest were you most nervous to interview? 02:28:53 - What were your "I love my job" moments from the show? 02:31:51 - What will you miss most about interviewing together? 02:35:51 - Discussion about podcast segments that lived and died 02:39:23 - What are the remaining dream guests you haven't landed yet? 02:48:00 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance enhancing or backpacking hack? Segments Trek Propaganda: Roundup Is Being Sprayed in National Forests. Here's What PCT Hikers Should Know by Kelly Floro QOTD:  Would you rather give up sauces or kissing? Triple Crown of Ways NOT to die Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jackson Storm, JaredNotFromSubway, Jason Kiser, Jason "The Snail" Snailer, Luke Netjes, Matty in AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, Dakota J, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Lloyd Harris, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, Sloan Alberhasky, and Tyler Powers.

The Greatness Machine
432 | Casey Berman | The Hidden Cost of Choosing Safety Over Fulfillment and What to Do About It

The Greatness Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 58:19


Host Darius Mirshahzadeh interviews Casey Berman, founder of Leave Law Behind and creator of the Unique Genius Framework. Casey shares his journey from unhappy lawyer to career transition expert, helping hundreds of attorneys find fulfilling careers outside the legal profession. The conversation explores career reinvention, the high rates of unhappiness in the legal profession, the impact of AI on law, and the philosophical concept of stepping out of "the matrix" to find authentic purpose and happiness. In this episode, Darius and Casey will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Welcome (02:55) The Journey of Reinvention (06:02) Casey's Origin Story (08:42) The Legal Profession and AI (11:45) Mental Health in Law (14:23) Finding Happiness and Purpose (17:25) Navigating Career Transitions (24:09) Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Fear in Career Transitions (28:02) The Leap: From Law to New Opportunities (30:12) The Role of Former Lawyers in Business (34:00) The Matrix of Work and Life: Finding Balance (44:41) Emotional Intelligence in Career Transitions Casey Berman is a strategic advisor, writer, and career transition expert helping professionals align their work with who they truly are. As the founder of Leave Law Behind, a nationally recognized program for attorneys ready to exit the legal field, Casey has helped hundreds of lawyers discover what he calls their Unique Genius — the natural mix of strengths, interests, and talents they carry into every room, whether or not they appear on a resume. His message is simple: you don't have to stay stuck, and everything you've built so far is more valuable than you think. Whether you're a burned-out lawyer or simply someone at a crossroads, Casey's mission is to help you remember your worth and build a career that actually fits. Connect with Casey: Website: https://caseyberman.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseybermansf  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bussin' With The Boys
Travis Pastrana Recaps His LEGENDARY Career, Double Backflip + The Future Of Nitro Circus | Bussin'

Bussin' With The Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 258:27 Transcription Available


Travis Pastrana joins the boys on the bus for one of the greatest interviews we've ever done. Travis talks getting on a motorcycle at 4 years old because football was too dangerous, blowing out every ligament at 10, Ricky Carmichael being the undisputed GOAT, Chad Reed kicking him off the podium, the double backflip at Staples Center that he thought killed him, how Nitro Circus was born in a foam pit, the loneliest moment of his life, his wife being a three time gold medalist, Black Wednesday with three medevacs in one day, breaking his wiener three times, Street Bike Tommy's legendary origin story, and the dollar bet that might actually end him. Plus the boys recap Nashville NASCAR, Will has a Nebraska sports meltdown, we meet the summer interns, Will gives a brain cyst update, and Texas Tech calls out Texas. Subscribe. Big hugs, tiny kisses. Leave comments. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 0:44 Travis Pastrana Is A Mount Rushmore Guest 6:15 Nashville NASCAR Was Unbelievable 14:19 Start Your Engines 16:22 Jared Curtis Ultimate Cool Guy Move 18:28 Racing With The Boys 19:15 Will's Nebraska Sports Meltdown 23:50 Is The Compton Curse Real 27:41 Nebraska's Football Schedule Is Terrifying 35:05 The Movie Theater Is Officially Back 38:45 Spooktober This Year 40:00 Debunking Oz The Mentalist 48:36 Will's Brain Cyst Update 51:34 Texas Tech Calls Out Texas 57:52 Meet The Summer Interns 1:30:49 Russell Wilson Going Into Media 1:31:39 Travis Pastrana Enters The Bus 1:34:12 Motorcycle At 4 Because Football Is Too Dangerous 1:36:08 Blowing Out Every Ligament At 10 Years Old 1:39:10 Ride That Train Till The Wheels Fall Off 1:45:35 Carson Hocevar 1:47:25 Ricky Carmichael Is The Undisputed GOAT 1:52:02 Running A Mile Every Day As A Kid 2:00:05 Carey Hart's Backflip Changed Freestyle Forever 2:02:34 Travis's Wife Is A Three Time Gold Medalist 2:07:15 Brian Deegan And The X Games 2:16:38 How Nitro Circus Was Born 2:19:01 Loneliest Moment Of Travis's Life 2:33:18 Pastrana Land 2:43:56 Street Bike Tommy's Origin Story 2:46:08 Three Medevacs In One Day 2:56:52 Travis's Daughters And The Fearless Gene 3:09:59 The Double Backflip At Staples Center 3:21:38 Haiden Deegan Trains Harder Than He Lets On 3:25:52 Grant Langston 3:41:56 Who Pooped Travis’ Pants 3:47:04 The Trick That Made Travis Say He's Done 3:57:46 Travis Has Broken His Wiener Three Times 4:04:30 Bud Light Question 4:06:30 Crown Vic Racing At Le Mullets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-Funded With Spencer
A Health Benefit That Actually Makes Employees Healthier | with Superpower

Self-Funded With Spencer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 56:08


"Insurance is there for when you're sick or when something goes incredibly wrong. It's not there for prevention."The traditional healthcare system is designed to treat you when you are sick. You go to a doctor for 15 minutes, get a basic blood panel, and if you are within the "reference range," you are told you are fine. The goal of this system is to get you from -1 back to 0.My guest this week is Prabhat Dhar, the Head of Growth for Superpower, a new platform that wants to take you from 0 to 100. Rather than treating late-stage diagnoses, Superpower provides comprehensive biomarker testing, looking at advanced metrics like ApoB, Fasting Insulin, and HSCRP, to detect diseases like cardiovascular risk or metabolic dysfunction up to a decade before they materialize as claims.In this episode, we discuss how Superpower translates complex biological data into a highly personalized, AI-driven action plan for your health (and your lifestyle). We also dive into why employers must stop relying on health insurance carriers to manage wellness, the power of decoupling proactive screening from the traditional system, and how to start bending the cost curve by focusing on root-cause analysis instead of late-stage symptom management.If you want to know what the future of employee health benefits looks like when it's built on individual biology instead of group claims data, this episode is for you.Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!ParetoHealth: ParetoHealth empowers midsize employers with a long-term solution to reduce volatility and lower overall health benefits costs. Visit https://www.paretohealth.com/fully-insured-vs-self-funding-with-paretohealth-spencer-podcast/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=SelfFundedwSpencer to learn more.Samaritan Fund: A program that connects those who need help to the support they need. We are proud to offer the Samaritan Fund Program. Visit SamaritanFundProgram.com to learn more.Vālenz Health: We're Vālenz Health, your partner in improving health literacy, reducing plan spend, and delivering high-value healthcare. Visit ValenzHealth.com to learn more.Imagine360: Imagine360 helps self-funded employers save on healthcare with smarter health plans. Cut expenses by 20-30% with custom solutions. Contact us today at Imagine360.com.Episode Chapters(00:00:00) Intro: Getting from 0 to 100 (Not Just -1 to 0) (00:01:21) Why the Primary Care "Quarterback" System is Broken (00:04:47) Decoupling Proactive Health from Health Insurance(00:07:42) The Origin Story of Superpower & Treating Crohn's Disease (00:12:06) Democratizing "Concierge" Functional Medicine (00:15:22) Why Traditional Blood Tests Miss the Real Signals (00:19:06) Translating Biomarkers into Personalized Action Plans (00:23:44) Overcoming "Point Solution Fatigue" with Biological Data (00:27:55) The Superpower Member Experience: How It Works (00:31:41) Integrating an AI Doctor Chat and Clinical Teams (00:33:42) How Superpower Augments Direct Primary Care (DPC) (00:41:22) The 5 Biomarkers You Need to Be Testing For (00:49:36) Moonshot: The Future of the "Health Super App" (00:54:51) Closing Thoughts: Moving from Success to SignificanceKey Links for Social:@SelfFunded on YouTube for video versions of the podcast and much more - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfFundedListen/watch on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1TjmrMrkIj0qSmlwAIevKA?si=068a389925474f02Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-funded-with-spencer/id1566182286Follow Spencer on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-smith-self-funded/Follow Spencer on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/selffundedwithspencer/

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits
713. The Case for Playing the Long Game in Philanthropy - Matthew Oh, FOREFRONT Charity

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 36:06


Matt Oh was an engineer with a stable career and a 9-to-5 when a mission trip to India stopped him in his tracks. He saw something he couldn't unsee — women and children spending 10 hours a day walking to collect dirty water.In 2015, he founded FOREFRONT Charity with a few college friends and one water well. Today, more than 100,000 people across India, Kenya, and East Africa have been impacted through clean water, education, medical care, and empowerment. 105 water wells drilled. A school built, in which 20% of the students once worked in child labor, that now serves more than 250 first-generation students. A 90% program efficiency rate. Clearly, an engineer is running this.

MinoriTea Report
Trey From Just Press Play, Suck A Dick: It's Pride Month, Give That Man Some Water

MinoriTea Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 76:48


What's brewing today, Communitea? ☕️ Pride Month 2026 is officially here, and your favorite Aunteas are kicking it off with the ultimate special guest: the hilarious and unfiltered Trey Sherman from the Just Press Play podcast!   In this episode, we are diving deep into what happens when the internet turns a 10-second clip of your life into a global debate. From Trey's viral CBS layoff video addressing corporate diversity rollbacks, to his legendary "no water for hookups" TikTok that divided social media, we are breaking down the reality of internet fame, boundaries, and keeping your peace.   In this episode, we discuss: *

Bar and Restaurant Podcast :by The DELO
Why Autopilot Culture Kills Business & Building a Systems Mindset with Jeremiah | EP 214

Bar and Restaurant Podcast :by The DELO

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 38:39


Step into Episode 214 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with Jeremiah, Air Force veteran, mortgage broker, and multi-unit franchisee of Jeremiah's Italian Ice, for a candid conversation about building multiple businesses, staying grounded through discipline, and why family-focused frozen treats are a surprisingly powerful vehicle for entrepreneurship. From opening his first location next to Corona del Sol High School in Chandler to expanding with a drive-through near Cardinal Stadium in Glendale, Jeremiah brings real talk on what it takes to run two companies at once without letting either one fall apart.The conversation covers Jeremiah's remarkable origin story — born in Guyana, raised in Brooklyn, trained as an Air Force veteran, and pivoting from aviation to mortgages to franchising — and why he's never once thought about retiring. Delo and Jeremiah go deep on the parallels between brokering mortgages and brokering insurance, the importance of systems and high-trust relationships with your team, and why "autopilot culture" is the fastest route to a failing business. You'll also hear about Delo's new book Risky Business: The Arizona Liquor Liability and Insurance Survival Guide, the power of waking up at 4:35 AM, the joy of watching anxious teenagers build confidence scooping gelati, and why authentic person-to-person connection beats transactional business every single time.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 1:26) Welcome, Delo's New Book Risky Business & Intro to Jeremiah(1:27 - 3:50) Queen Creek Growth, Arizona Roots & Origin Story(3:51 - 5:57) From Guyana to Brooklyn to the Air Force & Valley Living(5:58 - 8:12) Mortgage Brokering, Desert State Mortgage & The Broker Parallel(8:13 - 11:26) Discovering Jeremiah's Italian Ice & Opening the First Chandler Location(11:27 - 14:22) Youth Employment, Anxiety, Confidence Building & The Value of In-Person Work(14:23 - 17:07) The Jeremiah's Brand Story: Florida Roots, First Franchise in Arizona & 200 Locations(17:08 - 20:57) Family-Focused Model, Gelati, Drive-Throughs & What Makes Italian Ice Different(20:58 - 24:06) Managing Two Businesses, Daily Routine & Building a High-Trust Team(24:07 - 28:20) Health, Fitness, Prayer & Serving Mom: Staying Grounded Across It All(28:21 - 31:41) Franchising Advice: Know the Day-to-Day, Systems, and Work Ethic Required(31:47 - 38:38) Rapid Fire: Aliens, Tacos, Pull-Ups, AC/DC & Cheesecake Italian Ice

Cherry Hills Podcast
Origin Story - Joseph - character at work - Steve Patzia

Cherry Hills Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 38:26


Rock Creek Fellowship's Podcast
The Life of Abraham: "The Origin Story"

Rock Creek Fellowship's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 33:11


Genesis 11:27-12:20  Galatians 3:7-9

Kramer & Jess On Demand Podcast
We Learned The Origin Stories Of Some WILD Baby Names

Kramer & Jess On Demand Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 9:41


We Learned The Origin Stories Of Some WILD Baby Names full 581 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:47:03 +0000 hmvCRsIOvetEGbOm698Q04sO4UtgFzZy names,baby names,name origins,music,society & culture,news Kramer & Jess On Demand Podcast names,baby names,name origins,music,society & culture,news We Learned The Origin Stories Of Some WILD Baby Names Highlights from the Kramer & Jess Show. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Music Society & Culture News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fe

The Big Silence
Celebrating 200 Episodes: The Origin Story, Real Mental Health Stats & Karena's 5 Practices for Emotional Wellness

The Big Silence

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 13:50


In Episode 200, host Karena Dawn pauses to celebrate five years of The Big Silence and over six million people reached through the podcast's mental health mission. She opens up about growing up with a mother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, surviving teenage suicidal ideation, and why she built a foundation dedicated to making mental health support accessible to everyone. Karena shares five concrete tools for protecting your peace, including morning routines, boundary-setting, movement, sunlight, and therapy, along with the stats that remind us why this conversation cannot stop. What does it actually take to break the silence around mental health when the stigma runs this deep? It starts with one person raising their hand and saying they're not okay. Five years in, that simple act is still the most powerful thing we can do for each other. (01:37) Five Years, Six Million People: The Big Silence by the Numbers The podcast has reached over six million people through episodes, live events, and global awareness campaigns Ninety-six thousand people directly supported through mental health tools and the Therapy for All program Over one hundred thousand participants in the free seven-day mindset reset Why Karena finally stopped keeping her mother's diagnosis a secret (05:14) The Origin Story: Growing Up with a Mentally Ill Parent Karena's mother was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in the nineties, before anyone was talking about mental health What it meant to grow up without language, resources, or anyone to talk to Her own decade of darkness and how she became a teenage suicide survivor The two statistics that still drive every episode: someone dies by suicide every 11 minutes, and it takes 11 years for the average person to ask for help (09:22) Five Things to Protect Your Peace Walk it off or dance it off: how movement clears anxious morning energy before it spirals Sunlight and red light therapy as accessible tools for depression and anxiety Why the first boundary you set is always the hardest, and what happens when you hold it The joy list: building a personal go-to for when you're in a slump Therapy is not just for crisis moments; it is maintenance for your mind Thanks for the support from our partners, including:  If you're struggling with your mental health, someone is waiting to help:  If this episode moved you, please consider supporting The Big Silence Foundation and exploring our resources: Connect with The Big Silence Community Order: The Big Silence Memoir audiobook Shop The Big Silence Self Love Collection Subscribe on YouTube Donate to The Big Silence Foundation The Big Silence Resource Guide Find exclusive offers from our supporters Show Resources: VISIT THE CHALLENGE PAGE THE BIG SILENCE PODCAST TONE IT DOWN PODCAST Tone It Up App Tone It Up YouTube Tone It Up Instagram Have a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air! Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawn

Be Well By Kelly
386: Why You Feel Empty Even When Life Looks Perfect | Bill Burnett + Dave Evans

Be Well By Kelly

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 84:10


What if the reason so many of us feel exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled isn't because we're failing… but because we've been taught to live in the wrong mindset entirely? In this conversation, I sat down with Stanford professors and Designing Your Life authors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans to unpack why modern life keeps us trapped in the “transactional world” and how to reconnect with meaning, presence, flow, and joy. We talk about burnout, motherhood, social media, AI anxiety, loneliness, relationships, and the simple mindset shifts that can completely change the way you experience your life. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → Why do successful people feel empty? → How do you enter a flow state? → What creates meaning in everyday life? → Why are people more lonely today? → How do you stop living reactively? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your health the way I do — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results with Function's trusted connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline's clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.com/KELLY → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:45 - Bill + Dave's Origin Story  → 00:05:15 - The “Transactional World” Mindset → 00:09:59 - The Lonely Generation  → 00:16:44 - Designer Mindsets  → 00:21:13 - Practicing Presence  → 00:23:21 - Why Nature Changes Your Nervous System → 00:30:11 - The “Got To” Vs “Get To” Mindset → 00:35:05 - Trauma, Gratitude + Perspective Shifts → 00:41:32 - FOMO to JOMO → 00:47:25 - Building Your Personal Compass → 00:53:39 - How To Create A Coherent Life → 00:57:15 - Follow Your Arrow  → 00:59:10 - The Root of Suffering → 01:03:55 - Radical Acceptance  → 01:11:01 - Get More Out Of Your Life  → 01:15:16 - Connecting With Others   Further Listening:  → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn't Exist | Joe Hudson Check Out Bill + Dave: → https://designingyour.life/ Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook

The Greatness Machine
431 | Elena Cardone | Build an Empire: How to Have it All

The Greatness Machine

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 58:28


What does it actually take to build an empire, and what do you have to overcome within yourself to get there? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with Elena Cardone, entrepreneur, philanthropist, investor, and bestselling author of “Build an Empire: How to Have it All”. Elena opens up about a childhood marked by profound loss, how she left New Orleans at 17 with nothing but a dream of making it in Hollywood, and the pivotal moment in 2008 that changed everything. When the financial crisis brought her and Grant to the edge of losing it all, Elena made a decision that would reshape her identity, her marriage, and her future. Elena and Darius go deep on what it really means to build a life by design. From defining roles in a marriage so both partners can operate at 100%, to confronting the subconscious patterns that quietly sabotage success, this conversation is raw, honest, and full of hard-won wisdom. Elena also shares how understanding the reactive mind through Dianetics became the single most transformative tool in her personal and professional life, and why she credits it as the foundation of everything she and Grant have built together. In this episode, Darius and Elena will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (01:26) Elena's Origin Story (05:31) Moving to Los Angeles and Early Life Challenges (08:44) Transitioning from Acting to Supporting Grant (11:44) Defining Roles in Their Partnership (15:15) Navigating Financial Crisis and Building Together (19:32) Creating a Supportive Environment in Marriage (24:26) The Value of Long-Term Relationships (25:40) Reinventing Relationships Over Time (27:43) The Importance of Agreements in Marriage (29:25) Understanding the Mind: Dianetics and Personal Growth (34:57) Navigating Emotions and Reactive Minds (40:58) Trusting Yourself and Overcoming Barriers to Greatness Elena Cardone Elena Cardone is a bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to empowering women, strengthening families, and creating financial opportunity for the next generation. She is the author of “Build an Empire: How to Have it All” and the host of The Elena Cardone Show podcast. As co-founder of the Grant Cardone Foundation, Elena works to bring financial and business education to underserved youth. She also co-founded Cardone Mortgage, offering personalized home financing solutions across all 50 states, and serves as a licensed Realtor with eXp Realty, leading an organization of over 500 agents. Alongside her husband Grant Cardone, she has helped build a real estate portfolio valued at over $5 billion. Elena lives in Miami with Grant and their two daughters, Sabrina and Scarlett. Connect with Elena: Website: www.elenacardone.com/success Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenacardone/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenacardoneWIP/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ElenaCardone  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Development by David Podcast
#154 Michael Smoak: Michael Smoak: Dead Parents, Heartbreak & Finding God

The Development by David Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 52:03


Michael Smoak (HigherUpWellness) is a coach, creator, podcaster and online voice known for helping people turn pain into purpose through faith, fitness, discipline and brutally honest conversations about grief, masculinity and healing.In this episode of Origin Story, Michael Smoak sits down with David McIntosh Jr in Long Beach, California for a deeply honest and surprisingly life-affirming conversation about grief, faith, heartbreak, masculinity, death, purpose, family, emotional expression, and what it really means to become a man.From caring for his dying father, to processing young parental grief, to rebuilding his life through faith and service, Michael explains how the worst thing that ever happened to him became the foundation for his work, his message and his relationship with God. David and Michael also explore the “Dead Parents Under 30 Club”, why men struggle to talk about heartbreak, the danger of suppressing emotion, the difference between real strength and performative toughness, and why “you only live once” might be the wrong way to look at life.This is a raw, emotional and powerful conversation about grief, God, love, letting go, and learning how to turn pain into purpose before it breaks you. Follow David McIntosh Jr:Instagram: @davidmcintoshjrFollow Michael Smoak:Instagram/TikTok: @higherupwellnessSponsored by Neutonic — the nootropic drink designed for focus, energy and getting stuff done.Use code DAVID at checkout.

Just Women's Sports
The HARDEST Fitness Test In Professional Soccer | Ali & Kelley Answer YOUR Questions | Time Wasting Origin Story

Just Women's Sports

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 49:06


Ali Riley & Kelley O'Hara answer your questions while they're in Oslo for the UWCL Final, for a very special fan-centric episode. We talk fitness test horror stories, the evolution of the women's game, the origin story of Time Wasting, and MORE! Plus find out who DELIVERED in the midweek games. This episode is presented by Amazon Prime. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:26 Barcelona vs. Lyon 05:30 Most DREADED Fitness Test 07:54 The Mile Repeat… 10:53 USWNT Fitness Tests 15:40 Difference between Europe & US 17:42 Beep Test Anxiety 18:46 The Origin of Time Wasting 22:31 Ending our Careers at the Right Time 23:37 Gisele Thompson DELIVERED 28:37 Rapid Fire Questions 28:55 What super power we want? 30:21 More NWSL vs. UEFA? 32:13 Highlight of UWCL? 34:24 How we Stayed Best Friends for DECADES 37:27 Favorite Health Hack and IVF 41:35 What were our College Majors? 44:27 Which NWSL Team We'd LOVE to Play for… 45:55 Alright, Bet Just Women's Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. In a world where women's sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women's Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women's Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask Julie Ryan
#795 - The Signs You've Been Ignoring Mean Something With Nimesh Radia

Ask Julie Ryan

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 72:09


EVEN MORE about this episode!What if the signs and synchronicities in your life aren't random at all?In this episode, Julie Ryan and spiritual mentor Nimesh Radia explore intuition, spirit messages, the Akashic Records, and how to reconnect with your inner guidance.Nimesh shares how intuition speaks in a quiet but unmistakable way—and why so many people override it with fear, doubt, and mental noise. Together, he and Julie explore how children naturally access spiritual awareness, why signs from loved ones often appear in wildly unexpected ways, and how learning to trust subtle guidance can completely transform your life. From repeating numbers and synchronicities to messages delivered through everyday moments, this episode will have you looking at the world differently.The conversation also dives deep into the Akashic Records, revealing them not as a mystical “library,” but as a living energetic field available to all of us. Nimesh explains how spirit guides work alongside us in a true co-creative relationship, and the episode culminates in a moving live channeling filled with encouragement, healing, and hope for anyone navigating these uncertain times. If you've been craving clarity, connection, or reassurance that you're on the right path, this episode is one you won't want to miss.Guest Biography:Nimesh Radia is a spiritual mentor, Akashic Records reader, and host of the globally ranked Spiritual Journey Podcast. After leaving a successful corporate career to follow his soul's calling, Nimesh has guided hundreds of people through deep healing, spiritual awakening, and intuitive transformation. Blending grounded coaching with channeled wisdom, energy work, and heartfelt storytelling, he helps others reconnect with their authentic selves, align with their purpose, and create meaningful change in their lives.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - Intuition: Our Natural Guiding Force(0:05:34) - Children, Consciousness, and the Shift in Awareness(0:07:34) - Building the Intuition Muscle(0:15:46) - Signs from Spirit and Magic Moments(0:24:20) - Nimesh's Spiritual Journey and Origin Story(0:35:25) - The Akashic Records Explained(0:51:48) - Accessing the Records: Tools and Practices(0:56:06) - Channeling a Message from the Records➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

Coffee With The Queen
Coffee with the Queen in 60(ish) Seconds - Episode193- Seduction and betrayel: Brazil's coffee origin story

Coffee With The Queen

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 1:15


Tune in each Tuesday to learn an interesting coffee fact, tip, tidbit, or amusing story told in 60ish (some stories are just too good to pack into a minute!) seconds. For more great coffee information, visit our blog, CoffeeWithTheQueen.com.

Beyond The Horizon
Paolo Zampolli's Alleged Role in the Trump-Melania Origin Story (5/25/26)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 19:13 Transcription Available


Paolo Zampolli is presented as a key figure in the Trump-Melania-Epstein timeline because he says he introduced Melania to Donald Trump in 1998 and insists Jeffrey Epstein had nothing to do with it. Zampolli ran ID Models, helped bring Melania into the U.S. modeling world, and later became closely tied to Trump socially and politically. His account matters because Epstein's files and related reporting keep pointing back to the modeling industry as one of the major pipelines through which young women were recruited, moved, and introduced into elite circles. Zampolli's agency, Melania's early career, Trump's social world, Jean-Luc Brunel's modeling network, and Epstein's interest in models all sit inside the same broader ecosystem, which is why his version of events is now being reexamined.Amanda Ungaro, a Brazilian former model and Zampolli's former partner, adds another layer to that timeline. She has said she was flown on Epstein's plane as a teenager through Jean-Luc Brunel and saw very young girls around that world. She later worked with Zampolli's modeling agency and moved through elite social circles connected to Trump before her relationship with Zampolli collapsed into legal and immigration disputes. The central point is that the old, clean explanation — Zampolli introduced Melania to Trump, Epstein had nothing to do with it — now sits alongside a messier record of overlapping modeling networks, Epstein-linked figures, young foreign models, elite parties, immigration leverage, and people who keep showing up in the same circles.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein recruiter's FBI note contradicts Melania story — and may have triggered her panic - Raw Story

Free to Be Mindful Podcast
Building Without a Blueprint

Free to Be Mindful Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 17:10


Seven years ago, a mom broke down in front of her during a home visit, and that one moment cracked open everything. Not a business plan. Not a five-year roadmap. Just a clear, quiet knowing that moms needed support too, and that she was going to be the one to build it. What came next was seven years of showing up without a blueprint, figuring it out season by season, and learning that intention carries you further than any plan ever could.What You'll Learn:✅ Why knowing your why holds everything together when the how is still completely unclear✅ What fifteen years of marriage and seven years of business have quietly taught her about what it actually means to nurture something✅ How allowance, not pushing harder, is what's made the most room for real growth✅ What it costs to want to do everything at once, and what her kids keep pulling her back to✅ A guided reflection to help you name what you're nurturing right now and what it would mean to bring intention, allowance, and compassion to itChapters00:00 Maycember Kickoff01:41 15 Years Married02:25 Seven Years Mindful02:35 Origin Story 201804:17 From Hustle to Shift05:46 No Blueprint Needed06:34 Intention as North Star07:48 Allowance and Evolution08:41 Collective and New Baby10:15 Compassion and Presence11:31 Trusting Whats Next12:34 Gratitude and Thanks13:57 Invitation to Work Together14:28 Reflection and ClosingSend us Fan MailSupport the showNJ RESIDENTS, WORK WITH VANESSA Book a free 15-minute therapy consultation https://www.freetobemindful.com/contact LET'S STAY CONNECTED 

Cherry Hills Podcast
Origin Story - Joseph - But God - Brian Schwarberg

Cherry Hills Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 37:25


Faith Community Church Audio
The Best Investment | Origin Story Pt. 25

Faith Community Church Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 41:28


There isn't much written about Abraham's son, Isaac. But what we do see is that he was obedient to follow what the Lord said. In this message, we're reminded that we don't have to earn God's faithfulness by being special or extraordinary. We just have to follow Him.May 24, 2026

The Epstein Chronicles
Paolo Zampolli's Alleged Role in the Trump-Melania Origin Story (5/22/26)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 19:13 Transcription Available


Paolo Zampolli is presented as a key figure in the Trump-Melania-Epstein timeline because he says he introduced Melania to Donald Trump in 1998 and insists Jeffrey Epstein had nothing to do with it. Zampolli ran ID Models, helped bring Melania into the U.S. modeling world, and later became closely tied to Trump socially and politically. His account matters because Epstein's files and related reporting keep pointing back to the modeling industry as one of the major pipelines through which young women were recruited, moved, and introduced into elite circles. Zampolli's agency, Melania's early career, Trump's social world, Jean-Luc Brunel's modeling network, and Epstein's interest in models all sit inside the same broader ecosystem, which is why his version of events is now being reexamined.Amanda Ungaro, a Brazilian former model and Zampolli's former partner, adds another layer to that timeline. She has said she was flown on Epstein's plane as a teenager through Jean-Luc Brunel and saw very young girls around that world. She later worked with Zampolli's modeling agency and moved through elite social circles connected to Trump before her relationship with Zampolli collapsed into legal and immigration disputes. The central point is that the old, clean explanation — Zampolli introduced Melania to Trump, Epstein had nothing to do with it — now sits alongside a messier record of overlapping modeling networks, Epstein-linked figures, young foreign models, elite parties, immigration leverage, and people who keep showing up in the same circles.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein recruiter's FBI note contradicts Melania story — and may have triggered her panic - Raw StoryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

WOW Report
Ginger Minj & Jujubee! Lisa Rinna! Adam Shankman! Jinkx Monsoon! Martin Short! The WOW Report for Radio Andy!

WOW Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 51:16


Tune in every Friday for more WOW Report10) Stop! That! Train!: The Origin Story @00:539) Stop! That! Train!: The Red Carpet @05:118) Stop! That! Train!: The After Party @10:537) Martin: Life is Short @17:436) James Holds Court at Club Tempo @23:005) Rest in Perfection: Joe Sedelmaier @27:194) Let it Go: Tom Makes Amends @31:433) Masters of the Universe Premiere @39:052) Eurovision 2026 @41:311) Give Jinkx Her Flowers: End of the Rainbow @48:11

The Derivative
The Doctor who Traded Pork Bellies: Patrick Welton's Journey from Stanford Oncologist to one of Trend Following's Quiet Legends

The Derivative

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 97:47


In this episode, Jeff Malec sits down with Dr. Patrick Welton to trace his remarkable path from Wisconsin kid to Stanford oncologist to veteran futures trader and founder of Welton Investment Partners. Patrick shares how trading pork bellies and interest rate futures in the late 1970s to pay tuition evolved into a decades-long career shaped by mentors at Commodities Corp, relationships with legends like Paul Tudor Jones and John Henry, and a unique “outside inside trader” role that let him keep practicing medicine at Stanford while managing money. He explains how his medical background and scientific training influence his approach to risk, uncertainty, and decision-making, and breaks down Welton's strategy mix across trend following, macro, short-term flow trading, and equity selloff protection. Along the way, Patrick and Jeff dig into the myths around trend following “dying,” why diversification and staying power matter more than narratives, how capital flows really drive short-term moves, and what it takes to survive for 30+ years in a business where most firms disappear. SEND IT!Chapters:00:00-02:03=Intro02:04-09:40=Doctor to Trader: Patrick Welton's Origin Story, From Wauwatosa to Futures and the ER09:41-30:03= From 1987 Crash to Commodities Corp: How Patrick and Annette Turned a Side Hustle into a Trading Career30:04-43:19= Doctors, Scientists, and Traders: Embracing Uncertainty, Reflexivity, and the Real Drivers of Trend Following43:20-56:16= AI, Innovation, and the “CTA Winter”: Cycles, Flows, and the Future of Trend Following56:17-01:14:19= Building Welton's Playbook: Diversifying Alpha, Short-Term Flows, and the Art of Surviving as an Asset Manager01:14:20-01:29:48= Alt Data, Capital Flows, and What Really Matters: Patrick Welton on Research, Edges, and the Future of Trading01:29:49-01:37:47= End-of-Month Myths, Market Microstructure, and the Limits of Short-Term EdgesFrom the Episode: Leverage Is Bad. Except When It Isn't. Morningstar Just Made the Distinction OfficialBook: Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life Book: Market Wizards, Updated: Interviews with Top TradersJack Schwager on The DerivativeFollow along with Dr. Welton and Welton Investment Partners on LinkedIn and be sure to check out Welton's website at welton.com for more information!Don't forget to subscribe to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Derivative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, follow us on Twitter at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rcmAlts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign-up for our blog digest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our Daily Rhythm
May 20 | Paul's Ministry Origin Story (Galatians 2:1-10)

Our Daily Rhythm

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 17:47


Today, Will Carlisle is joined by the one-and-only Payton Terrell as we continue our study through the book of Galatians. Join us today on Our Daily Rhythm!

The Joe Show
Food Origin Stories

The Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 8:59 Transcription Available


Today we go through the origins of some of the most famous dishes in America... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KORE Outdoors Podcast
The Arc'teryx Origin Story with Dave Lane, Co-Founder of Arc'teryx

KORE Outdoors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 104:33


Dave Lane dropped out of high school at 15 to pursue his obsession with climbing and spent the next decade sewing his own climbing gear in his basement. That obsession became Rock Solid, then Arc'teryx, one of the most globally recognized brands on the planet. But as Dave tells it, none of it was planned. It was a mix of luck, timing, the right people showing up at the right moment, and a dedication to making the best products possible. In this conversation, Dave traces the full arc: the borrowed sewing machines, the kitchen table chalk bags, the partnership with Jeremy Guard, the accidental rebrand, seven years without a holiday, and ultimately walking away from the company he founded.Episode HighlightsThe "pebble in the pond" strategy: nail one product, build distribution, then expand one product at a timeHow a failed climbing gym accidentally formed the partnership between Dave and his co-founderThe crisis that led to Arc'teryx getting its name, and how the logo came to beThe story of how one order doubled their revenueThe importance of design and brand when building a companyWhy naivete is an asset when building a companyLinksApple in China (book)Register for the KORE SummitThe KORE Podcast is a production of the Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise. Learn more about KORE and the podcast: https://koreoutdoors.org/podcast  #koreoutdoors #craftgearfromhere

Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 2

Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 17:29


This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story'. It tells the story of how she first met her brother, Boris when he was a tiny bear cub, newly kidnapped by the Ringmaster.Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesrasprattTo book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

The Internet Said So
The Internet Said So | Ep 306 | Unbelievable Origin Stories

The Internet Said So

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 82:35


TISS is a weekly podcast where Varun, Kautuk & Aadar discuss crazy "facts" they find on the internet. Come learn with them... or something like that.This week, the boys are talking about 'Unbelievable Origin Stories'To support TISS, check out our Instamojo: www.instamojo.com/@TISSOPFollow #TISS Shorts where we put out videos: https://bit.ly/3tUdLTCYou can also check out the podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify and Google podcast!https://shorturl.at/hfQZXhttp://apple.co/3neTO62http://spoti.fi/3blYG79http://bit.ly/3oh0BxkCheck out the TISS Sub-Reddit: https://bit.ly/2IEi0QsCheck out the TISS Discord: / discord  Buy Varun Thakur's 420 Merch - http://bit.ly/2oDkhRVSubscribe To Our YT Channels:Varun - https://bit.ly/2HgGwqcAadar - https://bit.ly/37m49J2Kautuk - https://bit.ly/3jcpKGaNeville - https://bit.ly/2HfYlWyFollow Us on Instagram:Varun -   / varunthakur  Aadar -   / theaadarguy  Kautak -  / cowtuk  Neville -  / nevilleshahChapters:00:00 Kautuk's Ligament Tear 01:02 Dedicated “Segue-jeet” Ray 01:33 The Tear Story 06:32 Intro 07:03 Origin of Potholes 09:26 Bollywood Postmortem Tour 09:59 Lie Detector Inventor 12:34 Why Chainsaws Were Invented 15:32 Smoke Alarm Invention 16:40 Wireless Baby Stroller 21:13 Teddy Bear Origins 23:28 From Canvas to Jeans 27:34 Velcro Innovation 28:29 Vaseline Origins 29:10 Creating Braille 30:18 Padman & Pads 31:08 Mario & Mustaches 31:57 Accidental Inventions 33:37 Invention of Sandwiches 35:15 Weird Ketchup Inventions 38:25 Milind Soman's Swim Expedition 40:01 Microwave Discovery 44:15 Invention of AC 45:08 Printing Press Origins 48:13 Pringles Can Design 50:50 Potato Chips by Spite 51:44 €3 Award-Winning Wine 53:51 Hitachi's Accidental Blunder 56:04 Frisbee Origins 57:12 Viagra's Real Purpose 58:02 Evolution of Botox 01:00:17 Discovery of Boba 01:02:10 Origins of Famous Phrases 01:03:18 Sandal Soap Origins 01:04:21 Origin of Shampoo 01:04:40 “Buttering” Someone 01:05:02 “Cat Got Your Tongue?” 01:05:18 Parle-G During War 01:06:08 “The Whole 9 Yards” 01:06:57 Creation of Thums Up 01:08:16 Creation of Fanta 01:08:49 Why Hulk Is Green 01:09:54 Art & Technology 01:10:30 Evolution of Art 01:12:24 Evolution of Art (Contd.) 01:13:52 Why Flaws Are Memorable 01:15:37 Google's Big Mistake 01:16:07 Movie Color Differences 01:17:29 The Old Monk Phenomenon 01:19:14 Just Water 01:20:46 Engage & Comment Please 01:21:42 OutroEdit & Thumbnail - MetaFX Studio

From Startup to Wunderbrand with Nicholas Kuhne
He Made $65k in One Summer at 17 — Now His AI Platform Is Saving America's Jobs

From Startup to Wunderbrand with Nicholas Kuhne

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 19:24


Follow Emil on LinkedIn & Twitter (X) Learn more about FlashPass: flashpass.com (or search FlashPass upskilling) 00:00 FlashPass: Upskilling for the AI Era 02:08 From Dorm Room to Millions: Emil's Origin Story 03:47 The $65K Summer: Tennis, COVID & Finding His Lane 07:01 What Is FlashPass? Upskilling America for the AI Era 10:27 AI Won't Just Take Jobs — It's a Feature of Progress 12:40 How FlashPass Works: Intake, Upskill, Match 14:44 Bipartisan Support & Scaling to 20% of America 15:29 Building Courses with Industry Partners 16:49 Working with Government & What's Next 18:30 Where to Find Emil Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

FluentlyForward
Taylor Swift, Her Dad, and the "Origin Story" We Were Sold

FluentlyForward

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 73:25


In this episode, we're digging into the leaked emails from Taylor Swift's dad Scott Swift, the lawsuit from her first manager (who also happened to manage Britney Spears), and what all of it together shows about the "origin story" of Taylor Swift - why we don't consider her a 'child star' and how much of her brand has been managed by her parents. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠hero.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.'s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to ⁠⁠liquidiv.com⁠⁠ and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at ⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/fluently⁠⁠  

The POZCAST: Career & Life Journeys with Adam Posner
You Can't Improve What You Can't See: The Origin Story of BrightHire: Teddy ChestnutL (LIVE @ Transform 2026)

The POZCAST: Career & Life Journeys with Adam Posner

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 15:21


These episodes of #thePOZcast, live from Transform 2026 in Las Vegas, are proudly brought to you by our friends at PIN. AI recruiting tools that automate candidate sourcing, screening, and scheduling across 850M+ profiles. Built for recruiters, agencies, and hiring teams. Learn more and check out a demo:  https://www.pin.com/book-a-demo?via=adam-posner Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com   Takeaways: 1. You Can't Improve What You Can't See The founding insight of BrightHire — and one of the most durable frameworks in this series — is that hiring is the most consequential activity in any business, yet it produces almost no data. Interview conversations happen, and then they're gone. Capturing them isn't surveillance; it's the minimum requirement for actually improving the process. 2. Comp Comes Up in Fewer Than 2% of Candidate Conversations The most surprising data point from BrightHire's 930,000-interview analysis: salary and compensation are almost never what candidates are actually talking about in interviews. What they are asking about: remote and flexible work, company growth trajectory, and product innovation. If your recruitment messaging is leading with comp, you're answering a question most candidates aren't asking. 3. Interview Data Is a Goldmine for Employer Brand Strategy Sliced by seniority, function, and location, BrightHire's interview data tells employers exactly what different candidate segments care about — giving TA teams real intelligence for outbound messaging, recruitment marketing, and preparing recruiters and interviewers to answer the questions candidates are actually going to ask. That's a fundamentally different input for employer brand strategy than surveys or focus groups. 4. Interview Fraud Is Real and Growing — and the Defense Is Already Built The use case nobody anticipated when BrightHire launched: using candidate video profiles to verify that the person who showed up for onboarding is the same person who interviewed. Dozens of customers have built SOPs around this capability. As AI-generated fraud becomes more sophisticated, the ability to cross-reference identity signals across the entire interview process is becoming a core compliance function, not a nice-to-have. 5. AI Interviewers Don't Replace Recruiters — They Give Them Better Candidates Recruiter reaction to BrightHire's AI interviewer product wasn't fear — it was relief. By expanding access at the top of the funnel, AI interviewers surface qualified candidates who would have been passed over due to capacity constraints, giving recruiters a better pool to work from and more time to do the high-value human work of cultivating and closing those candidates. 6. The Recruiter Who Adapts Has a Massive Advantage Teddy's view is direct: recruiting professionals who embrace agentic workflows will be elevated by them. Those who resist are going to find themselves on the wrong side of an irreversible shift. The profession has always evolved — and the ones who leaned into each evolution came out ahead. 7. AI Agents Are Taking on Longer, More Complex Tasks Than Most People Realize Teddy's personal experience in the last six weeks: watching an engineering colleague execute a complex multi-step task by telling his AI agent, 'Find Teddy's Slack and execute on what Teddy asked for' — and then quality-controlling the result. The length and complexity of what agents can handle autonomously is increasing faster than most people outside of engineering teams appreciate. 8. The Right Acquisition Is One That Protects Founder Velocity Teddy's framework for evaluating the Zoom acquisition: founder-led culture at the acquiring company, strong strategic alignment on product thesis, and a track record of enabling acquired companies to retain their brand, culture, and growth trajectory. Workvivo is the proof point. Being acquired by a company where the founder is still running the show at four billion in revenue is a different experience than getting absorbed into a conglomerate. 9. Customers Are Already Building What Vendors Are Selling The most clarifying thing Teddy saw on the conference floor: customers sharing the in-house AI workflows they've already built — and the framework they're using to decide what to outsource. If a tool doesn't touch PII, compliance, or regulatory requirements, they're building it themselves. The bar for defensibility has permanently moved upward, and every vendor on the floor needs to be honest about what's truly irreplaceable about what they offer. 10. Trust Is the Most Valuable Commodity in an AI-Flooded Market In a market where AI has lowered the cost of building software dramatically, vendors are proliferating and noise is at an all-time high. Teddy's observation is that the differentiator in this environment is old-fashioned: trust, integrity, post-sales investment, and actually showing up and delivering on promises. Easy to lose, hard to build — and more valuable than ever precisely because it's become rare. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction & Congrats on the Acquisition Adam welcomes Teddy Chestnut, co-founder of BrightHire, fresh off the company's acquisition by Zoom. 02:00 – Born Into Recruiting: The Origin Story Both parents in HR for 30 years. Dad met mom as a recruiter. A childhood of dinner table conversations about comp plans — and how that led to BrightHire. 05:00 – The Problem Statement That Started It All Hiring is the most important decision in business, yet treated with less rigor than a $15,000 software purchase. You can't improve what you can't see. 07:30 – 2019: A Crazy Idea That Turned Out to Be Right Pitching interview recording before LLMs, before COVID, before the world normalized AI in meetings — and how the pandemic validated the thesis overnight. 10:00 – The First Customer Who Asked If They Were Charging Enough BrightHire's first beta customer asked if they were making money on the deal. The signal that they were onto something real. 12:30 – From Resistance to Commonplace: The Adoption Journey How resistance to recording interviews dissolved as recording became normalized across all business meetings — and how the conversation shifted to unlocking insights. 15:00 – 930,000 Interviews: What the Data Says The striking finding: comp comes up in fewer than 2% of candidate conversations. What candidates are actually asking about: remote work, company growth, and product innovation. 18:30 – Turning Interview Data Into Employer Brand Intelligence How BrightHire slices that data by seniority, function, and location to give customers real intelligence for outbound messaging, recruitment marketing, and interviewer prep. 21:00 – Interview Fraud: The Use Case Nobody Saw Coming The email that changed BrightHire's roadmap: using candidate thumbnail profiles to verify that the person at onboarding was the same person who interviewed. 24:00 – AI Interviewers: The Next Frontier BrightHire's conviction that AI interviewers expand access — and the recruiter reaction: "This is a godsend because I'm getting better candidates I would have passed over otherwise." 27:00 – The Recruiter Who Adapts vs. The One Who Goes Extinct Recruiters who embrace agentic workflows gain time for high-value human work. Those who resist are on the wrong side of an inevitable shift. 29:30 – Agents Are Taking on Longer-Range Tasks What Teddy witnessed in the last six weeks: a colleague executing a complex task by telling his agent "Find Teddy's Slack and execute on what Teddy asked for." 32:00 – The Zoom Acquisition: Why It Was the Right Move Founder-led culture, strong product thesis alignment, and the Workvivo track record as proof that Zoom enables acquired companies to thrive independently. 35:00 – What Impressed Teddy Most on the Conference Floor Not a vendor product — the in-house AI workflows customers have already built, and the framework they're using to decide what to outsource vs. build themselves. 38:00 – Trust Is the Most Valuable Commodity in AI-Flooded Markets In a market where building AI products is cheap and vendors are proliferating, the only truly defensible asset is trust — brand, integrity, and delivering on promises.  

Faith Community Church Audio
God Guides As We Rely | Origin Story Pt. 24

Faith Community Church Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 49:07


Do you expect God to act when you pray? As we learn from the story in Genesis 23-24, we're reminded to pray and observe God's faithfulness as we rely on Him.May 17, 2026

Cherry Hills Podcast
Origin Story - Joseph - finally - Steve Patzia

Cherry Hills Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 34:56


origin stories finally steve
The GaryVee Audio Experience
Why IP and StoryTelling are Essential to Building a Brand in 2026

The GaryVee Audio Experience

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 29:53


In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I sit down with Omar from Near Mint Condition to discuss the most important project I'm working on: VeeFriends Comics. I explain why storytelling is the ultimate foundation for any brand and why I've decided to dive deep into the world of comic books. I also dive deep into my personal creative process - from my original character doodles to "collaborative conviction" off-sites with industry legends like Jim Rugg and DJ Coffman. You'll learn about:The Importance of Origin Stories for Brand BuildingMy Creative "Marvel Method" for VeeFriends

Habits and Hustle
Episode 554: Liz Tenuto: The Workout Witch, The $500K Origin Story & Why Your Worst Habit Is Your Greatest Asset

Habits and Hustle

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 36:34


The same part of your brain behind every bad habit you have ever had is the exact same part that builds your best ones. Which means the traits you have been trying to fix your whole life might be the very thing that builds your biggest success. That connection is exactly what Liz Tenuto, better known as The Workout Witch, lived. She went from posting somatic exercises from her bed during a divorce to building an eight figure business that has helped millions of people heal, and the only thing that changed was what she pointed her energy at. In this third Fitness Fridays episode with Liz, she breaks down the brain science behind habit formation, why HIIT might be working against you, and what her origin story reveals about turning your worst traits into your greatest asset. If you have ever felt like the hardest working version of you is still not getting results, this is the episode that explains exactly why. What's Discussed: (0:00) The business model nobody in her industry saw coming. (1:43) Why she started posting from bed and never expected what happened next. (3:59) Half a million a month and not a single brand deal. Here is why. (6:18) The one thing that separates her from every other somatic healer. (9:50) Why the workout you think is helping you lose weight is doing the opposite. (10:50) What stress actually does to your weight that has nothing to do with food. (13:08) The sequence that makes high intensity exercise actually work. (14:03) Why the easier Pilates class might be giving you the harder workout. (17:01) The muscle nobody talks about that controls more than you think. (18:25) The part of your brain behind every bad habit you have ever had. (19:31) How she turned her worst trait into the thing that built everything. (21:44) Where to find Liz and try her exercises for free. Thank You to Our Sponsors!AirDoctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code HUSTLE to get up to $300 OFF today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty (an $84 value) FREE! Kion: Visit getkion.com/habits for 20% OFF Momentous: Ready to try supplements that actually do what they claim? Head to livemomentous.com and use code JEN for 35% OFF your first subscription.  Therasage: Visit therasage.com and use code JEN to get 15% OFF your order. Your skin deserves this level of care. Magic Mind: Head over to magicmind.com/jen and use code JEN at checkout. Prolon: Prolon is offering listeners 30% OFF sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use the code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Rho Nutrition: Go to RhoNutrition.com and try Rho's Liposomal Glutathione. Use code JEN20 for 20% OFF sitewide. Manna Vitality: Try it now by using the code Jennifer20 at mannavitality.com.  Find more from Jen Cohen:  Website: jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements Find more from Liz Tenuto: Website: theworkoutwitch.com/  Instagram: @theworkoutwitch TikTok: @theworkoutwitch  YouTube: @theworkoutwitch Threads: @theworkoutwitch Facebook:The Workout Witch Embody App: theworkoutwitch.com/products/embody  When The Body Speaks Book: theworkoutwitch.com/pages/book 

Golden Spiral Media All Inclusive Feed
S5E6 An Origin Story

Golden Spiral Media All Inclusive Feed

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 138:28


We are joined by Cory for this episode as we unpack yet another phenomenal, game-changing episode of Fringe! We talk about how much we love how emotionally poignant this aftermath of an episode is and how it is a great character study not only of the classic Fringe theme of what lengths someone will go to for love but also how people can experience the same tragedy but then react and grieve differently. The post S5E6 An Origin Story appeared first on Golden Spiral Media- Entertainment Podcasts, Technology Podcasts & More.

R.E.S.T. With Virginia Dixon
245. Your Health's Origin Story

R.E.S.T. With Virginia Dixon

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 31:12


Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Many of us are buried alive by conflicting messages between what we say and what our bodies are carrying. True healing requires more than a prescription; it demands the courage to examine the foundations of the "terrain" where you were formed. Using our 3-tier model, we move from the observation of physical symptoms, like parasites and autoimmune dis-ease, to an explanation of how unresolved emotional conflicts from your ancestors become your biology. Finally, we provide the education necessary to reclaim your internal liberty and restore balance, harmony, and coherence to your life.Where to Find VirginiaWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInDonate

Pretty Much Fine
90: Ranting & Raving about MJ Gray engagement, Taylor Frankie Paul origin story, White Lotus season 4, & Meg the Stallion breakup

Pretty Much Fine

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 45:16


This week, Kat and Carol chit chat and get caught up but it quickly turns into a talk shop on pop. We discuss the MJ Gray (aka texasgardenfairy) engagement drama that's all over TikTok, Taylor Frankie Paul's grifter origin story, Helena Bonham Carter leaving White Lotus season 4, and wrap up with Klay Thompson cheating on Meg The Stallion. Tune in and join the spiral!Email us at hello@prettymuchfine.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/prettymuchfinepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@prettymuchfinepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@prettymuchfine2194⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.prettymuchfine.com/⁠⁠

Renegade by Centennial Beauty
MINI TECH SCROLL: The "Girlbossification of AI," Threads-viral app fakes origin story + BuzzFeed & Bumble embrace AI

Renegade by Centennial Beauty

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 27:52


The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from May 13th, 2026.Tell us your thoughts on this TikTok for our Close Friends Newsletter: https://www.tiktok.com/@carmscrolls/video/7638068031851187464?_r=1&_t=ZS-96JzoTlT1RU Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld  Timestamps:00:00 Intro 1:25 Breaking down the “Girlbossification of AI” discourse11:01 The book app coming under fire for using AI on social media18:49 BuzzFeed and Bumble embrace AISubscribe to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18cqrQI7gMiVfxIMRAeULF   Subscribe to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/infinite-scroll/id1499785732   Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/   Follow our publication: https://www.tiktok.com/@centennialworld   Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/   Follow Lauren on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmeisner_Are you a podcaster looking for brand partnerships? Or a brand looking to advertise on podcasts? Check out our marketplace connecting podcasters of all sizes with brands of all budgets worldwide: https://www.sponstudio.com Please consider buying us a coffee to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business

Twofivesix: Gaming and Marketing
How SFMOMA Built a 15-Year Game-Based Arts Program From the Inside Out

Twofivesix: Gaming and Marketing

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 47:36


Erika Gangsei has run the interpretive media team at SFMOMA for nearly two decades, and for 15 of those years she's been quietly building one of the most coherent game-based programming initiatives inside any major cultural institution in the country.In this conversation, we get into the origins of Play SFMOMA, which launched in 2011, before games as an art form had any real institutional legitimacy, and what it actually took to sustain a program built on deliberate experimentation rather than proven outcomes. Erika talks about the decision to treat game designers the way SFMOMA treats sound artists and filmmakers: as essential creative collaborators, not afterthoughts. She makes a sharp distinction between gamification (which museums were chasing then, and still are) and authentic game-based programming — and explains why that difference matters for visitors.We also talk about the institutional immune system. Erika uses the phrase literally: museums have white blood cells that attack unfamiliar things, and Play SFMOMA has spent 15 years slowly inoculating SFMOMA to interactivity. That means running an AR game jam knowing none of the prototypes would go into production, because the goal was to socialize the idea internally, not ship a product.Other topics: why interpretive departments may actually be a better entry point for games than curatorial, the case for analog and paper-based work in a screen-fatigued world, what it means when a founder-driven program finally becomes an entity unto itself, and the LARPocracy research project—an EU Horizon-funded study using Nordic LARP as a model for deliberative democracy.This one is essential listening if you're inside an institution trying to build something with games and doing it without a clear mandate from above.(00:00) - Meet Erika and Play (01:08) - Broadway Trip Catch Up (03:19) - Origin Story to SFMOMA (08:14) - Why Play SFMOMA Started (13:38) - Where Games Belong (29:01) - Analog Play and Fatigue (34:48) - Scaling Up and Larpocracy For more insights, signup for my newsletter.Jamin Warren founded Gameplayarts, an advisory that helps museums and cultural organizations engage with the world of gaming. He provides them with the research, strategy, and execution they need to reach gamers for the first–or millionth–time. Gameplayarts' past and present clients organizations like MoMA, the Getty Research Institute, Tribeca Enterprises, and PBS.

built pbs fatigue origin stories moma scaling up game design larp sfmoma audience development arts program cultural institutions getty research institute year game play design tribeca enterprises eu horizon nordic larp
Forty Drinks
Turning 40 and Rewriting Your Origin Story

Forty Drinks

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 46:36 Transcription Available


At 45, MJ Rod discovered that the man she'd believed was her birth father biologically couldn't have been. What followed was a years-long investigation: cold calls, DNA tests, dead ends, and a mother who went silent rather than tell the truth. MJ eventually cracked the case. But the real story isn't about who her father turned out to be. It's about what MJ discovered about herself in the process of finding him, and why it took until 45 for any of it to be possible.Guest Bio Melissa Jean Rod helps women heal from the pain of absent fathers and discover God as the loving Father who never leaves. A proud Texan raised in the little town of Cut and Shoot (yes, it's real), Melissa writes with warmth, wit, and a deep sense of purpose. Married, a mom of six (a mix of step, birth and adopted), and Honey to five wild and wonderful grandsons, she's also a sunset-chasing, chocolate-sneaking, Jesus-loving storyteller. Her debut self-help/memoir, The Daddy Files: A Story of Secrets, Forgiveness, and the Search for Identity is all about healing through honesty, faith, and a little laughter.Turning 40 and Rewriting Your Origin StoryMJ Rod spent most of her life filling in a blank she didn't realize was there. Raised in a warm, loud, loving extended family in Texas, she grew up without her birth father, and built her whole sense of self around pleasing the people who were there. Then, at 45, while tracing her family tree, a blood type on an old military document stopped her cold. The man she had been told and believed was her biological father couldn't have been. What followed was a years-long investigation into her own origins, one that would crack open not just the mystery of where she came from, but everything she thought she knew about who she was.Episode HighlightsMJ discovered at 45 that her birth father wasn't who she'd always believed, not from a confession or a DNA test, but from a blood type she had looked at dozens of times without registering what it meant.With no background in investigation but a lifelong dream of working in law enforcement, MJ built her own case from scratch, tracking down military Facebook groups, cold-calling strangers, and eventually hiring a professional genealogist through Ancestry.com to get her across the finish line.The search led her to her birth father's sister, who welcomed MJ without hesitation and even insisted on doing a DNA test, not because she doubted her, but so MJ would never have to doubt herself again.Finding her biological family didn't just answer a question. It answered a feeling. MJ discovered she shared her father's speech patterns, his curiosity about other cultures, his habit of pausing before he spoke, connection she had been searching for her whole life, arriving through a sister rather than a father.The discovery briefly cracked open every old insecurity MJ had worked to outgrow. But unlike her younger self, she moved through it, and came out the other side with a clarity about her own worth she hadn't had before.MJ also had to reckon with her mother's silence. For a year during MJ's search, her mom stopped returning her calls entirely. What MJ eventually understood was that her mother wasn't angry, she was protecting herself, at MJ's expense.By the time her forties finished with her, MJ had written a book, started a nonprofit, raised money for kids in foster care, learned to love public speaking, and stopped calling herself "just a mom" - for good.Midlife has a way of surfacing what we spent decades avoiding, and MJ's story is proof that the thing you were most afraid to find out might be what finally sets you free. She came into her forties thinking the question was where she came from. She left knowing the more important answer was who she already was.If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate and follow the show and share it with someone who might need to hear it. Guest ResourcesConnect with MJ on Facebook Connect with MJ on InstagramMelissa's websiteAre you stuck in people-pleasing mode?Download Stephanie's People Pleasing Playbook to understand where it comes from, how it's showing up, and what it's costing you. www.thebigfouroh.com/peoplepleaser ConnectTheBigFourOh.comTBFO on InstagramTBFO on FacebookGet the Email DigestListen, Rate & SubscribeYouTube PodcastsApple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon PodcastsSponsorThe Big Four Oh Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications

Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt
How Nanny Piggins and Boris First Met - Part 1

Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 17:23


This is a reading from my book 'Nanny Piggins and the Origin Story', telling the story of how Nanny Piggins and Boris the Ballet Dancing Bear first met.  If you like it the whole books is available as an audiobook through all the usual audiobook platforms. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe!Support the showFor merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/rasprattTo buy one of my books use this link... https://amzn.to/3sE3Ki2To buy me a coffee use this link... https://buymeacoffee.com/storiesrasprattTo book a ticket to a live show use this link... https://raspratt.com/live-shows/

The Backstory with Patty Steele
The Backstory: Hantavirus: Do I Have It?

The Backstory with Patty Steele

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 8:09 Transcription Available


Do You Get Stressed Over News Stories About a Bunch of People Getting Sick With a Disease You’ve Never Even Heard Of? Lately, It’s the Hantavirus. But Here’s the Thing. These Outbreaks Have Been Around for Thousands of Years. Problem Is, You Can’t Ignore What’s Happening, but the Anxiety Can Really Gnaw at You. So It’s Better to Know the Origin Story, Because Like They Say… Knowledge Is Power. Feel Free to DM Me if You Have a Story You’d Like Me to Cover… on Facebook It’s Patty Steele and on Instagram Real Patty SteeleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greatness Machine
TGM Classic | Jason Redman | Former Navy SEAL on Leading Through Tough Times and Earning Trust

The Greatness Machine

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 61:52


After being critically wounded during a combat mission in Iraq, Navy SEAL Jason Redman faced an unimaginable battle—not just to recover physically but to rebuild his life and leadership. Throughout his journey, Jason discovered powerful lessons in trust, leadership, and resilience. In this episode, Jason dives deep into how leaders can rebuild trust after it has been broken, and why authentic leadership is the foundation for creating strong, united teams. He also shares valuable insights from his books, “The Trident” and “Overcome,” focusing on overcoming adversity, leading with integrity, and staying grounded in purpose. In this episode, Darius and Jason will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Background (03:08) Jason Redman's Origin Story (06:02) The Journey to Becoming a Navy SEAL (09:32) Resilience and Overcoming Challenges (11:35) The Importance of Mindset in SEAL Training (15:05) Strengths, Weaknesses, and Team Dynamics (20:10) The Warrior Mentality and Personal Growth (24:03) Leadership Lessons from Failure (27:34) Camaraderie in Combat (27:59) The Reality of War (29:30) Facing Adversity (32:03) The Power of Failure (33:41) Rebuilding After Failure (35:14) The Importance of Support (38:22) Earning Back Trust (42:23) Life Ambushes (46:23) Creating Resilience in Others (50:27) Leading by Example Jason Redman is a severely wounded warrior, NY Times and Amazon bestselling author, veteran advocate, business leader, and renowned leadership and resilience speaker. After facing a career-threatening leadership failure, Jason turned his recovery into a mission to inspire others to overcome failures. He now inspires audiences nationwide with his powerful story of leadership, resilience, and transformation. Through his speaking and writing, Jason teaches others how to lead themselves, overcome adversity, and build a relentless mindset to tackle any challenge. Connect with Jason: Website: https://jasonredman.com/  Website: https://www.patriotseltzer.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-redman-b8324210/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
iPhone Poisoning Is REAL: Here's How To Reverse the Hidden Damage | Quantum Upgrade : 1462

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 36:43


What if an invisible field could protect your brain from EMF damage, improve your HRV, accelerate recovery, and optimize your biology without pills, devices, or a single lifestyle change? Host Dave Asprey sits down with Philippe Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling, founder of Leela Quantum Tech and Quantum Upgrade, to explore one of the most controversial and compelling frontiers in biohacking today: quantum energy fields delivered remotely, in real time, to your body, your pets, your home, and even your business. -Try Quantum Upgrade Free for 15 days, no credit card required: quantumupgrade.io/dave -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Philippe Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling is a coach, conscious entrepreneur, and energy healer who built a parallel path alongside a high-level international business career, working through his own blockages to fully connect with his true self. He served as Vice President at both T-Mobile International and T-Mobile US, and is now the founder and CEO of Leela Quantum Tech and Quantum Upgrade. He is also a kundalini yoga teacher, a passionate bio and bio-energy hacker, a father of two, a dog lover, and the number one ranked tennis player in the US in the Men 50+ category. His work sits at the intersection of functional medicine, quantum biology, and human performance, and the science behind his technology is harder to dismiss than most people expect. Dave and Philippe go deep on how chronic EMF exposure from 5G towers, Starlink satellites, electric vehicles, and everyday Wi-Fi actively disrupts your brain waves, blood cells, heart rate variability, and mitochondria function. They also break down how Quantum Upgrade works as a remote, customizable field that can harmonize these frequencies in real time, and why it may be one of the most underrated tools for sleep optimization, brain optimization, recovery, anti-aging, and longevity. This episode also covers the groundbreaking work Philippe is doing with autistic children, including a clinical study showing measurable reductions in autism spectrum scores, and a remarkable collaboration with Susie Miller of the Telepathy Tapes. This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, human performance, anti-aging, longevity, brain optimization, sleep optimization, functional medicine, mitochondria health, and hacking every system in your body with smarter not harder solutions. You'll Learn: Why EMF from 5G, Starlink, and electric vehicles is more biologically dangerous than most people realize How a 256-channel EEG captured real-time brain changes triggered by Quantum Upgrade What "quantum coherence" actually means for your biology and why it matters for human performance and longevity How remote quantum fields affect HRV, blood clarity, ATP production, and mitochondria function Why autistic children showed measurable spectrum score reductions in a clinical trial using this technology How to customize your own quantum field for sleep optimization, recovery, energy, and brain optimization What Dave uses Quantum Upgrade for at his 40 Years of Zen facility in Austin Thank you to our sponsors! - Superstratum Labs | Get Dave's exact home mold detox kit and save 10% at superstratumlabs.com/products/dave - Suppgrade Labs | Grab your DAKE and Minerals 101 duo at shopsuppgradelabs.com and use code DAVEPOD for 15% off today - Timeline | Go to timeline.com/dave and you'll get an additional 20% off your first month - Amp | If you're ready to make fitness fit into your life, go to amp.ai to check it out Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Philippe Samor von Holtzendorff-Fehling, Quantum Upgrade, Leela Quantum Tech, quantum energy, EMF protection, electromagnetic fields, 5G health effects, Starlink radiation, biohacking, human performance, longevity, anti-aging, brain optimization, sleep optimization, mitochondria, functional medicine, HRV, heart rate variability, dark field microscopy, EEG, ATP production, quantum coherence, biofield, energy healing, autism spectrum, telepathy tapes, Susie Miller, kundalini yoga, electric vehicle EMF, Wi-Fi health effects, smarter not harder, Dave Asprey, 40 Years of Zen, wound healing, placebo controlled trials, quantum biology, coherent field, EMF harmonization, remote quantum field, energy frequency, conscious entrepreneurship Resources: • Try Quantum Upgrade Free for 15 days, no credit card required: quantumupgrade.io/dave • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 01:15 – What Science Can't Explain 04:05 – What Is Quantum Upgrade? 06:04 – The Research 07:47 – Origin Story 12:20 – EEG Testing & Brain Effects 12:53 – EMFs, Electric Cars & 5G 17:57 – Measuring Results 21:25 – Autism Study & Telepathy Tapes 26:16 – Frequencies & Settings 29:09 – Starlink & Global EMF 30:54 – Skeptics & Proof 33:08 – Kids & Pets 37:10 – Wrap-Up & Free Trial See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Into the Impossible
The Equation That Changed How Physicists Think About Reality | Juan Maldacena

Into the Impossible

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 40:39


Juan Maldacena is a theoretical physicist at the Institute for Advanced Study whose 1997 paper remains the most cited in the history of theoretical physics. We cover: -why wormholes and quantum entanglement may be the same thing -what actually happens to information when you throw something into a black hole -the reason Hawking radiation accidentally gave cosmologists the equation that explains why the universe has structure -whether science-fiction wormholes are ruled out by the laws of physics -the one unsolved problem Juan says matters more than black holes. The most important problem in quantum gravity is understanding the beginning of the Big Bang — not black holes. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What If Einstein's Two Strangest Ideas Were One? 01:15 Juan Maldacena: The Most Cited Physicist Alive 03:25 What Would Einstein Most Want to Know Today? 07:45 The Holographic Principle Explained 09:20 What Happens When You Throw a Laptop Into a Black Hole? 11:00 Is Information Actually Lost Forever? 12:25 The Problem Juan Wants to Solve Before He Dies 13:50 Why Real Black Holes Don't Emit Hawking Radiation 15:25 How Black Hole Physics Accidentally Explained the Universe 17:00 Could Primordial Black Holes Be Dark Matter? 18:30 Real Observers Solving Imaginary Problems 21:15 Why Imaginary Numbers Keep Being Right 25:00 The Origin Story of AdS/CFT 27:05 Do We Actually Live in AdS Space? 29:00 Are Wormholes Real or Just Science Fiction? 32:10 Could AI Have Helped Einstein? 33:00 Can Science and Religion Coexist? ———

A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica
Origin Stories, the Rules of Romance with Jen Prokop, and Summer's Anticipation Index

A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 30:13 Transcription Available


Welcome to Radio 831, where hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall share their romance origin stories and make the case for why romance is fiction's most underestimated genre. Then they sit down with Jen Prokop, co-host of the Fated Mates podcast, to break down what actually makes a romance a romance: the HEA, the theory of change, the unspoken rule that love has to make you better. Plus: what our hosts can’t wait to read and watch this summer. Sanjana Basker’s romance origin story: period pieces and Lisa Kleypas’s historical romances. Tyler McCall’s romance origin story: The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (and Harry Styles fanfic) and Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade (related: this Jezebel article). Four examples of romance at its best, from Jen Prokop, co-host of the Fated Mates podcast: The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn, Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid, and Indigo and Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins. Summer releases Tyler and Sanj are hotly anticipating: Rivals Season 2 (May 15), Score by Kennedy Ryan (May 19), Just a Highland Fling by Naina Kamar (July 21), Extracurricular by Rachel Lynn Solomon (July 14), The Invite movie (June 26), I Want Your Sex movie (July 31).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.