Podcasts about OSC

we cooked better than cafe milano 00:00 Colby's trainwreck of a hearing + right wing DC food 16:42 Countering Drones 35:32 How to train seriously Guests include: Tony Stark, Army vet who writes https://www.breakingbeijing.com/ Justin McIntosh, former Green beret who writes https://justinmc.substack.com/ Eric Robinson, lawyer and Army vet who spent time in OSC, JSOC and the NCTC Outtro music: more suno https://suno.com/s/hpZX8pdjirTsM5je Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

we cooked better than cafe milano 00:00 Colby's trainwreck of a hearing + right wing DC food 16:42 Countering Drones 35:32 How to train seriously Guests include: Tony Stark, Army vet who writes https://www.breakingbeijing.com/ Justin McIntosh, former Green beret who writes https://justinmc.substack.com/ Eric Robinson, lawyer and Army vet who spent time in OSC, JSOC and the NCTC Outtro music: more suno https://suno.com/s/hpZX8pdjirTsM5je Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEGA and Rovio's free-to-play mobile (and PC) game Sonic Rumble is finally here and KC, Viper and Lime discuss their initial thoughts on the game one day after its global launch.   Originally aired LiVE on RadioSEGA and our Twitch and YouTube channels.   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)

American Resources Corp CEO Mark Jensen joined Steve Darling to discuss a major development involving the company's affiliated entity, ReElement Technologies Corporation. ReElement has entered into a $1.4 billion strategic partnership with the U.S. Department of War's Office of Strategic Capital to accelerate the build-out of a 100% domestically sourced and vertically integrated rare earth magnet supply chain in the United States. The landmark initiative supports the expansion of ReElement's collaboration with Vulcan Elements, combining critical materials processing with metallization and magnet manufacturing — capabilities currently dominated by foreign supply chains. Jensen noted that this partnership represents a transformational step toward national independence in rare earth magnet production, especially for NdFeB magnets, which are essential for defense systems, clean energy technologies, and electric vehicles. Under the OSC commitment, two major capital allocations will be deployed, each matched by private-sector investment. $620 million has been designated for Vulcan Elements and $80 million directed to ReElement Technologies This funding will fuel the scale-up of advanced processing infrastructure across both companies, enabling the U.S. to reach 10,000 metric tonnes of NdFeB magnet production capacity. According to Jensen, this expansion will dramatically narrow the current U.S. supply gap and reposition the country as a competitive force in rare earth industrial production. As part of the financing arrangement, the U.S. Department of War will receive warrants in ReElement Technologies, strengthening government alignment with the success of the program. The OSC loans are backed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, federal legislation providing up to $100 billion in lending to accelerate domestic production of critical minerals and advanced materials, including those considered vital to U.S. national security and industrial resilience. #proactiveinvestors #americanresourcescorporation #nasdaq #arec #SustainableMining, #MineralRefining, #RecyclingInnovation, #CriticalMinerals, #RareEarthRecycling, #EVRecycling, #BatteryRecycling, #princialminerals #adamjohnson #RareEarths #EWasteRecycling #ReElement #CriticalMinerals #SustainableTech #MagnetRecycling #TechInnovation #GreenSupplyChain #ElectrifiedMaterials

We're back with another SEGA news roundup and this time there's something for everyone: a tabletop RPG, FMV game remasters, more Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and Sonic truly is everyone, like in your Waze app and back in the Olympics.   Relevant links: SEGA teams up with the International Olympic Committee on a new Olympics X Sonic multi-year collab: https://www.sega.co.jp/en/release/251007_1.html?year=2025&category=1&page=1 Phantasy Star Tabletop Roleplaying available now: https://skydawngames.com/phantasystar/ Limited Run distributing HD remasters of Mega CD games: https://www.segadriven.com/2025/10/limited-run-are-making-hd-remasters-of-a-whole-bunch-of-sega-mega-cd-games/ Full lineup of SEGA villains DLC revealed for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. Arriving in early 2026: https://x.com/sega/status/1978945287793021343?s=61 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Tee Lopes DJ set: https://youtu.be/ZZkRj6-MCxI?si=sqEa-fTmQhv3gmQo Persona 3 Reload out now on Switch 2: https://www.sega.co.jp/en/release/251023_1.html?year=2025&category=1&page=1 Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is available now: https://youtu.be/f8mibe385yE?si=6gFiXDjU_DZewTyO Total War: WARHAMMER III - Tides of Torment announced: https://youtu.be/BsEX51KP6U8?si=OJyF5s0qI6Uk64UB Two Point Museum out now on Switch 2: https://youtu.be/NDHW7G5HPcA?si=9f_bP4GnXyAqt_JE Two Point Museum: Zooseum arrives this Winter: https://youtu.be/QVLxHQqwuB4?si=QCbFgyz7aVmBi-mc Sonic in Waze: https://x.com/waze/status/1978491450405925210?s=61 Sonic Rumble coming November 5th: https://www.sega.co.jp/en/release/251023_2.html?year=2025&category=1&page=1 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds sells over 1 million units worldwide: https://www.sega.co.jp/en/release/251023_3.html?year=2025&category=1&page=1   Originally aired LiVE on RadioSEGA and our Twitch and YouTube channels.   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)

Josh Selleck from TriPointe Homes joins host Jen Barkan to talk mindset, motivation, and the tools that keep you sharp when the market gets messy. Before stepping into the OSC role, Josh built a career in real estate, helping him deepen his understanding of where customers get stuck in the complex process of buying or building a home. In this episode, he shares how consistency, curiosity, and care make all the difference, especially in a tougher market.Special AnnouncementsRegistration is now open for the next Online Sales Academy! If you're brand new to online sales or have been in the role without any formal training, this event is tailor-made for you! The Online Sales Academy gives you proven systems, expert guidance, and a solid foundation to build your success. Space is limited, so register now to reserve your spot.That's a rap - Listen all the way to the end of this episode for a very special OPT musical debut…TITO Shoutout [04:32]TriPointe Homes team made 30,000+ outbound calls in six weeksFrom Politics to ProspectingJosh shares his industry storyHow to stay positive when it gets toughThe 3 skills an OSC needs to be successfulWisdom from Josh's Perfect-Secret-Shop-Score-Earning PracticesStart where your influence actually livesHow do winners use the CRM? Together.The three qualities it takes to succeed in this marketThe mindset Josh brings to every single leadSkills Check [26:31]Make a two-column listFill the first column with everything you can control: attitude, follow-up, processFill the second column with everything you can't control: interest rates, cranky buyersStay motivated - focus on what you can control

Hoy te compartimos una serie de afirmaciones que te ayudarán a fortalecer tu confianza, mantener la motivación y conectar con tus sueños. Repite estas palabras cada vez que necesites recordarte de todo lo que eres capaz de lograr.–A lo largo de estos 4 años de Durmiendo Podcast, hemos compartido episodios que les han ayudado muchísimo. Por eso, hoy traemos de vuelta las herramientas que más han resonado con ustedes y que les han acompañado a cerrar su día con calma

Ken Horowitz, of Sega-16.com, returns to celebrate the 30th anniversary of underrated Mega Drive/Genesis gem Comix Zone. Join us in reminiscing about the game and why it's much better than you probably remember. Have your own memories? Sound off in the comments.   INVINCIBILITY CHEAT: Go to OPTIONS > JUKEBOX Press C on sounds 3, 12, 17, 2, 2, 10, 2, 7, 7, 11. If you hear Sketch saying "Oh yeah!", it worked. Exit to the main menu and start a new game.   Ken's interview with Peter Morawiec: https://www.sega-16.com/2007/04/interview-peter-morawiec/   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)

Want more qualified appointments without racing to the bottom on price? Marketing leader Ken Tucker (Changescape Web) breaks down a practical AI speed-to-lead system for home builders, covering AI phone assistants, OSC roles, answer-engine optimization, and a content machine that actually moves the needle.What you'll learnWhy “first response wins” (and how AI makes it instant—24/7)AI voice/chat setup: FAQs, escalation rules, booked-appointment targetsWhere OSCs fit next to AI (and how to keep the “talk to a human” option)Tech stack sanity: CRM + ops tools, APIs/Zapier, and subscription auditsContent flywheel: short videos → blogs → social → press → emailAnswer-Engine Optimization (AEO): schema, local SEO, reviews, Reddit/LinkedIn signalsGuest: Ken Tucker — author of Content Marketing for Local Search (updated with AI strategies) Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:40 Ken's IT→Marketing journey & podcast lessons 03:30 Speed-to-lead: why first wins (even vs. price) 10:30 OSCs, AI chat/voice, and instant response 12:45 Training AI with FAQs + escalation to humans 20:10 Jobs & AI: repurposing roles, “rejection-proof” follow-up 21:30 Local content with AI: FAQs, repurposing, signals 26:00 AEO, schema, Bing/LLMs, reviews & reputation 34:00 How to reach Ken + final takeawaysLinks 

Hoy buscamos formas de salir de nuestra zona de confort y ver más allá de la incomodidad para poder crecer, evolucionar y alcanzar nuestros sueños y metas. Porque el cambio duele, pero quedarse igual también.–A lo largo de estos 4 años de Despertando Podcast, hemos compartido episodios que les han ayudado muchísimo, y hoy queremos traerles de vuelta todas esas herramientas que han resonado con ustedes y cambiado sus mañanas ☀️.En este episodio hablamos de:Qué hay más allá de nuestra zona de confortEs necesario incomodarnos para alcanzar nuestros sueñosCómo conectar con la motivación y disciplinaSi quieres conocer más de Despertando Podcast síguenos en nuestras redes sociales:

This week, we dust off our Mega Drive Mini and Mega Drive Mini 2 consoles and end up also discussing the Game Gear Micro, which turned 5 this month. Fun facts, lots of memories, and even talks of an unlikely future where SEGA releases another miniature console. Featuring GreenViper8 of RadioSEGA and Graham of The SEGA Spirit Show.   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:15) Mega Drive Mini (00:57:33) Mega Drive Mini 2 (02:15:54) Outro

On this week's episode of The Home Builder Digital Marketing Podcast, Greg and Kevin review highlights from the 2025 Home Builder Digital Marketing Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. They give an overview of the speakers, roundtable discussions, and the marketing, OSC, and leadership education tracks. If you couldn't attend this year, listen to this episode to catch up on what you missed. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the 2026 Home Builder Digital Marketing Summit scheduled for September 23rd and 24th in Dallas, Texas. https://www.buildermarketingpodcast.com/episodes/290-2025-home-builder-digital-marketing-summit-recap-greg-bray-and-kevin-weitzel  

Online Sales Counselors are no longer optional, they're essential. In this episode, Anya Chrisanthon sits down with Ingrid Ricks (formerly Prince), founder of Convertly Sales Solutions, to talk about creating and scaling effective OSC programs for builders of any size.Ingrid shares:Why small and mid-sized builders absolutely can (and should) have OSCsHow to structure 10–14 touchpoint follow-ups that actually convertThe surprising data behind today's 300-day+ buying cycleHow AI and chat assistants are reshaping the OSC roleWhy “no lead left behind” should be your 2026 mottoWhether you're running 50 leads or 5,000, you'll walk away with actionable steps to improve response times, nurture old leads, and personalize the buyer journey with data and automation.

It's finally time to really talk about Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. KC, Lime Reversed, and GreenViper8 discuss their thoughts, including the best of this (unexpectedly) great kart racer, what can still be improved, and how it fares against Nintendo's latest Mario Kart. Originally aired LiVE on RadioSEGA and our Twitch and YouTube channels.   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)

Another month, another SEGA news roundup, with guests Lime Reversed and GreenViper8. Check out the latest in Crossworlds DLC, new game announcements, and much more.   Relevant links: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launch trailer: https://youtu.be/L0zbZhoDU20?feature=shared Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Come Race on Our Level Commercial: https://youtu.be/CYOfP1a7xjc?feature=shared Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Mega Man Reveal Trailer: https://youtu.be/nFw6FO5FXEM?feature=shared SEGA Partnering with Eric Haze: https://www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/sega-partnering-with-renowned-artist-eric-haze/ Golden Axe FiGGYZ teased: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOtMUPGD8mn/?igsh=YjhiMWwyMmd3MnRp Unseen photos of Michael Jackson for an unreleased Saturn game: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/09/18/unseen-photos-of-micheal-jackson-made-for-an-unreleased-sega-game-surfaced-from-a-developer-interview/ Arcade Paradise trademarked by SEGA: https://chizai-watch.com/t/2025104082?a=SEGA+CORPORATION MrBeast joins The Angry Birds Movie 3 cast: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/mrbeast-salish-matter-angry-birds-movie-3-cast-1236523461/ Project Motor Racing signs Japanese racing legend: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racing-signs-japanese-racing-legend-to-factory-driver-program/ SEGA games get awarded at Japan Game Awards 2025: https://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/year/prize/ Earthion now available on consoles: https://youtu.be/kWuqJQrU52Q?feature=shared Persona 3 Reload coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23rd: https://asia.sega.com/p3r/en/switch2/ Two Point Museum coming to Switch 2 on October 28th: https://www.twopointstudios.com/en/post/two-point-museum-comes-to-nintendo-switch-2-28th-october-2025-faq Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage coming October 30th: https://youtu.be/NWOzuc2rwBg?feature=shared New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project panel at Tokyo Game Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HwrVtTwtcI Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties coming February 12th 2026: https://youtu.be/za9rjoTdG_M?feature=shared Yakuza Series 20th Anniversary Edition: https://x.com/RyuNewsGotoku/status/1971468333481628103 Virtual Boy on Switch, including Atlus' Jack Bros.: https://youtu.be/Oc8qckEoKxk?feature=shared Star Garden Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamegarage/star-garden?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=star%20garden&total_hits=8 Team Reptile reveals new game: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/09/bomb-rush-cyberfunk-dev-reveals-another-jet-set-radio-style-game Sonic X Rocket League: https://youtu.be/VRBzFvcrVVk?feature=shared Live & Learn lawsuit result: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69595141/63/john-gioeli-v-sega-of-america-inc/ Spin Dash added to Sonic Dream Team: https://x.com/sega/status/1968706739022254099?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg Sonic Fan Fest: Cardiff 2026 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wss2022/sonic-fan-fest-cardiff-2026/description   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:29) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (00:26:10) Misc. SEGA news (01:59:42) Sonic news (02:17:12) Outro

What is the role of government when it comes to enabling and protecting the business of space? How do regulations keep up (or not) with innovation? To what degree is Space Situational Awareness (SSA) inherently a government function like highway or maritime safety, and which agency should take responsibility? In this episode we talk to former Directors of the US Office of Space Commerce (OSC) about their experience across multiple White House administrations, and the history and future of decision-making in the newly elevated agency-level office.  Christine Joseph, The Aerospace Corporation and former advisor at OSC talks to Kevin O'Connell, now CEO of Space Economy Rising and Richard DalBello now Principal at RDB Space.  This episode is part of the Going Faster Series that discusses various facets of speed, agility, innovation, and rapid deployment in national security, civil, and commercial space.    Available by video or podcast. The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation's Center for Space Policy and Strategy. It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise. CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs. The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!

Ce soir c'est Francesca à l'animation !  Dans l'interview, Bahia reçoit Marie Duru-Bellat, sociologue spécialiste des questions d'éducation, professeure émérite à Sciences-Po Paris et chercheuse à l'OSC et à l'IREDU. Fabien en Flash Info Chronique Actu avec Francesca Dans le Zoom, Philippe reçoit Colline Vandenberghe, directrice artistique du Festival Musique(s) Rive Gauche. Enfin, Gauthier pour sa Chronique Humoristique Animation : Francesca // Interview : Bahia  // Zoom : Philippe // Chroniques : Francesca & Gauthier // Réalisation : Simon D // Coordination : Jeanne et Aude

In this episode, Jen Barkan welcomes guest Kendall Pashak, Online Sales Manager for Hartford Homes to talk about what it really takes to be a standout performer even in a slow market.Kendall shares priceless insights from her award-winning results in the OSC seat to help you prospect, nurture, and track even the longest leads so you can communicate your full value. TITO [4:01]Danielle Evans with Bishard Homes - Danielle made 908 outbound calls in 30 days; way to go! Key TopicsIntentional prospecting efforts: how to do it and why tracking results makes a differenceTexting vs. phone convos - what's the difference?How Online Sales can be a forecasting resource well beyond the 30 day window - when done rightThe what, how, when, and why of communicating value to other departmentsRetrospective advice Kendall would give her past self on Day 1 Skills Check [41:44]Email your leadership and on site sales weeklyInclude prospecting efforts and resultsKeep a running list throughout the week for easy compiling later

Thank you to the folks at Sustain (https://sustainoss.org/) for providing the hosting account for CHAOSSCast! CHAOSScast – Episode 119 In this episode of CHAOSScast, we have a special episode from our friends at Sustain. Host Richard Littauer from Sustain is joined by guests Ben Nickolls and Andrew Nesbitt to discuss the ecosyste.ms project. They explore how ecosyste.ms collects and analyzes metadata from various open-source projects to create a comprehensive database that can help improve funding allocation. The discussion covers the importance of funding the most critical open-source projects, the existing gaps in funding, and the partnership between ecosyste.ms and Open Source Collective to create funding algorithms that support entire ecosystems. They also talk about the challenges of maintaining data, reaching out to project maintainers, and the broader implications for the open-source community. Hit the download button now! [00:03:16] Andrew and Ben explain ecosyste.ms, what it does, and how it compares to Libraries.io. [00:06:17] Ecosyste.ms tracks metadata, not the packages themselves, and enriches data via dependency graphs, committers, issues, SBOMs, and more. [00:08:12] Andrew talks about finding 1,890 Git hosts and how many critical projects live outside GitHub. [00:09:55] There's a conversation on metadata uses and SBOM parsing. [00:14:07] Richard inquires about the ecosystem.ms funds on their website which Andrew explains it's a collaboration between Open Collective and ecosyste.ms. that algorithmically distributes funds to the most used, not most popular packages. [00:17:03] Ben shares how this is different from previous projects and brings up a past project, “Back Your Stack” and explains how ecosyste.ms is doing two things differently. [00:20:17] Ben explains how it supports payouts to other platforms and encourages maintainers to adopt funding YAML files for automation. Andrew touches on efficient outreach, payout management, and API usage (GraphQL). [00:26:54] Ben elaborates on how companies can fund ecosyste.ms (like Django) instead of curating their own lists and being inspired by Sentry's work with the Open Source Pledge. [00:30:50] Andrew speaks about scaling and developer engagement and emphasizes their focus is on high-impact sustainability. [00:34:06] Richard asks, “Why does it matter?” Ben explains that most current funding goes to popular, not most used projects and ecosyste.ms aims to fix the gap with data backed funding, and he suggests use of open standards like 360Giving and Open Contracting Data. [00:37:04] Andrew shares his thoughts on funding the right projects by improving 1% of OSS, you uplift the quality of millions of dependent projects with healthier infrastructure, faster security updates, and more resilient software. [00:39:53] Find out where you can follow ecosyste.ms and the blog on the web. Quotes: [00:12:36] “I call them interesting forks. If a fork is referenced by a package, it'll get indexed.” [00:23:25] We've built a service that now moves like $25 million a year between OSS maintainers on OSC.” [00:34:41] “We don't have enough information to make collective decisions about which projects, communities, maintainers, should receive more funding.” [00:35:41] “The NSF POSE Program has distributed hundreds of millions of dollars of funding to open source communities alone.” [00:37:05] “If you have ten, twenty thousand really critical open source projects, that actually isn't unachievable to make those projects sustainable.” Spotlight: [00:40:53] Ben's spotlight is Jellyfin. [00:41:38]** **Andrew's spotlight is zizmor. [00:43:39] Richard's spotlight is The LaTeX Project. 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Looking at the history of apostasy in the west from the time of the Great Schism up to modern times. Review of the first OSC courses done five years ago and primer for the upcoming lectures.Support the showVisit Our Site // Grab Some Merch // Become A Patreon Member

This Day in Legal History: Certiorari Granted in WindsorOn September 11, 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a petition for certiorari in United States v. Windsor, setting the stage for one of the most consequential civil rights decisions of the decade. The case challenged Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which defined marriage for federal purposes as between one man and one woman. Edith Windsor, the plaintiff, had been legally married to her same-sex partner, Thea Spyer, in Canada. When Spyer died, Windsor was denied the federal estate tax exemption for surviving spouses, resulting in a tax bill exceeding $350,000.Windsor argued that DOMA violated the Fifth Amendment's guarantee of equal protection as applied to the federal government. The Obama administration, though initially defending DOMA, reversed course and declined to continue doing so, prompting the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group (BLAG) of the House of Representatives to intervene. The DOJ's September 11 petition reflected the administration's desire to have the Supreme Court resolve the constitutional question as quickly as possible.In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled 5–4 in favor of Windsor, striking down Section 3 of DOMA as unconstitutional. Justice Kennedy, writing for the majority, held that the federal government could not single out same-sex marriages for unequal treatment under the law. The ruling granted same-sex couples access to hundreds of federal benefits and marked a turning point in the legal recognition of LGBTQ+ rights.The Windsor decision laid the constitutional groundwork for Obergefell v. Hodges two years later, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The filing on September 11, 2012, was a procedural but critical moment that pushed the case toward the highest court in the land. It also signaled a shift in the federal government's posture toward LGBTQ+ equality—moving from defense of discriminatory laws to active legal opposition.The trial of Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate then former President Donald Trump, begins this week in Fort Pierce, Florida. Routh, 59, is facing five federal charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, and has chosen to represent himself. Prosecutors allege that Routh hid with a rifle near the sixth hole of Trump's golf course in West Palm Beach last September, intending to kill Trump. He fled after a Secret Service agent spotted him before any shots were fired and was arrested the same day.The trial opens amid rising concerns about political violence in the U.S., underscored by the recent killing of Trump ally Charlie Kirk in Utah. Trump himself has been targeted multiple times, including a shooting in Pennsylvania in July 2024 that left him wounded. Routh, a former roofing contractor with a history of erratic behavior, had expressed political views supporting Taiwan and Ukraine and previously outlined a bizarre plan involving Afghan refugees.The case is being heard by Judge Aileen Cannon, the same judge who previously dismissed a separate criminal case against Trump involving classified documents. Cannon has already expressed frustration with Routh during jury selection, rejecting several of his proposed questions as irrelevant. The jury consists of seven women and five men. The trial is expected to spotlight the ongoing increase in politically motivated violence in the U.S.,Trial begins for man accused of trying to assassinate Trump, spotlighting US political violence | ReutersFive former federal employees have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), alleging the agency unlawfully dismissed their complaints after being fired early in President Trump's second term. Represented by Democracy Forward, the plaintiffs claim OSC failed to investigate over 2,000 complaints from probationary employees terminated en masse in February 2025, despite earlier findings that the firings may have violated federal law. The lawsuit, filed in D.C. federal court, seeks a ruling that OSC's blanket dismissal of the complaints was arbitrary and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.Probationary federal employees—often in their first year or newly assigned roles—have fewer job protections, making them vulnerable to politically motivated purges. In this case, the Trump administration dismissed roughly 25,000 such employees, sparking multiple legal challenges. Some courts briefly reinstated the workers, but appeals courts ruled that plaintiffs lacked standing or needed to exhaust administrative remedies before going to court.OSC, under former Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger, had suggested the mass terminations were unlawful. However, after Trump fired Dellinger, his replacement, Jamieson Greer, dismissed all the pending complaints, citing alignment with new administrative priorities. The plaintiffs argue this abrupt shift was politically driven and undermined OSC's duty to safeguard merit-based civil service protections.The lawsuit aims to compel OSC to reopen investigations into the firings and reassert that probationary employees still retain legal protections from unlawful dismissals.US Special Counsel sued for dismissing fired federal workers' complaints | ReutersThe Trump administration has appealed a federal judge's decision blocking the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, aiming to fire her before the central bank's next interest rate meeting on September 16. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb ruled that President Trump's claim—alleging Cook committed mortgage fraud before taking office—likely does not meet the legal threshold to justify her dismissal. The administration's brief appeal to the D.C. Circuit did not include arguments, but signaled urgency given the upcoming monetary policy meeting.Cook, who has denied any wrongdoing, filed suit in August claiming that the fraud allegations were a pretext for removing her due to her policy positions. She argues that the law governing the Federal Reserve allows a governor to be removed only “for cause,” a term not clearly defined in the statute and never previously tested in court. Cobb agreed that the case raises new and important legal questions, emphasizing the public interest in shielding the Fed from political pressure.The DOJ has opened a criminal investigation into the alleged mortgage fraud, with grand jury subpoenas issued in Georgia and Michigan. The case could have broader implications for the independence of federal agencies, especially those like the Fed that have traditionally operated free from executive interference. This follows other high-profile cases in which courts have temporarily blocked Trump from firing leaders of independent agencies, including the U.S. Copyright Office.Trump has pressured the Fed to lower interest rates and criticized Chair Jerome Powell, though Cook has consistently voted with the Fed majority on rate decisions. Her continued presence at the Fed could influence upcoming policy moves.Trump administration appeals ruling blocking removal of Fed Governor Cook | ReutersA federal appeals court has upheld most provisions of a New Jersey law restricting firearms in designated “sensitive places,” such as parks, hospitals, beaches, libraries, and casinos. The 2-1 decision by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling that found the law violated the Second Amendment. The appeals court concluded the restrictions aligned with historical firearm regulations in places traditionally considered sensitive due to their civic or public safety function.The ruling is a setback for gun rights advocates, following similar decisions by appeals courts in California, Hawaii, and New York. These rulings come in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which established a new framework for evaluating gun laws—requiring that modern regulations be consistent with the nation's historical tradition of firearm control. While Bruen expanded gun rights, it also acknowledged the legitimacy of restrictions in sensitive locations.Judge Cheryl Ann Krause, writing for the majority, emphasized that U.S. history supports limiting firearms in specific public areas to preserve peace and safety. Judge Cindy Chung concurred, while Judge David Porter dissented, arguing the government shouldn't be able to arbitrarily declare places “sensitive” to limit gun rights.The New Jersey Attorney General praised the decision, while gun rights groups criticized it as an overly deferential interpretation of the Second Amendment.US appeals court largely upholds New Jersey gun restrictions | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Brian Shea, of Game Informer and the All Things Nintendo podcast, returns to The SEGA Lounge to discuss Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the first game to be released under SEGA's IP revival initiative. Check out our thoughts on LizardCube's take on the iconic ninja series. Follow Brian on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brianpshea.bsky.social Subscribe to the All Things Nintendo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brianpshea Check out Brian's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BrianSheaPodcasts/   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:14:55) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Discussion (01:04:04) Outro

Our third defense pod, I guess we're really doing it now. Like and subscribe if you're just here for our Civil War coverage. Guests include: Tony Stark, Army vet who writes https://www.breakingbeijing.com/ Justin McIntosh, former Green beret who writes https://justinmc.substack.com/ Eric Robinson, lawyer and Army vet who spent time in OSC, JSOC and the NCTC Outtro Music: After going through twenty different John Brown's Body recordings this one was my favorite, an acapela rendition by Deborah Anne Goss https://open.spotify.com/track/20id0r7ZlSIFxKifoEFlfC?si=0d2a59f7dfe142fa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our third defense pod, I guess we're really doing it now. Like and subscribe if you're just here for our Civil War coverage. Guests include: Tony Stark, Army vet who writes https://www.breakingbeijing.com/ Justin McIntosh, former Green beret who writes https://justinmc.substack.com/ Eric Robinson, lawyer and Army vet who spent time in OSC, JSOC and the NCTC Outtro Music: After going through twenty different John Brown's Body recordings this one was my favorite, an acapela rendition by Deborah Anne Goss https://open.spotify.com/track/20id0r7ZlSIFxKifoEFlfC?si=0d2a59f7dfe142fa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots to discuss this week as we cover the most relevant SEGA news of the past month, including the recent release of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the announcement of Shenmue III Enhanced, and the latest Open Network Test for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Relevant links: Dr. Eggman coming to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNgCjA0sQ9W/?igsh=bGJlaHB4bGFqZGph Shinobi Dance Video by The Kinjaz: https://youtu.be/tUNx8EVllQI?feature=shared Q1 Financial Results: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20250808_q1_appendix_e.pdf + https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-q1-net-sales-decline-227-to-548m Yakuza Kiwami & Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Switch 2 announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/rwj_UaQlix4?feature=shared Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/Vgpmt-54Rjg?feature=shared Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage pre-order trailer: https://youtu.be/4PFKk_gmeAo?feature=shared New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project combat gameplay first look: https://youtu.be/KkGmeofGSw0?feature=shared Shenmue III Enhanced announcement: https://iningames.com/blogs/news/yu-suzuki-and-inin-games-announce-shenmue-iii-enhanced-unveiling-at-gamescom-2025 Shenmue Dojo's interview with ININ Games at Gamescom: https://youtu.be/4pu6B5Tev10?si=1QIQQnQtbkj0Fl07 LEGO Mega Drive controller rumors: https://www.bricksup.co.uk/post/lego-sonic-the-hedgehog-40769-sega-mega-drive-controller-gwp-rumoured-for-8th-september-2025 + https://www.recalbox.com/pt/blog/2025-08-29-lego-sega-mega-drive-manette-retrogaming/ Skydance Media and Paramount Global complete merger: https://www.paramount.com/press/skydance-media-and-paramount-global-complete-merger-creating-next-generation-media-company Sports Interactive's Miles Jacobson's interview to BBC News: https://youtu.be/yHTWToLYX_U?feature=shared Angry Birds Movie 3 release date: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thelaoffice_angrybirds-rovio-angrybirdsmovie3-activity-7366925198488444929-MQKW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABnXL1ABEVL4yZq0d9MK1D0eLIHPMRjKuhk Minecraft X Sonic add-on: https://youtu.be/HPz9KFhzoGA?si=yuO1eRFH49zZcVZV Sonic X PUBG: https://bsky.app/profile/tailschannel.com/post/3lxm2ihl73w2r Christian Whitehead shares screens of a Sonic Mania 2 prototype: https://bsky.app/profile/cfwhitehead.bsky.social/post/3lwhbnncp6s2y Sonic X Pac-Man collab trailers: https://youtu.be/_KQmRdAz8wU?feature=shared + https://youtu.be/_TgXJPFnjEw?feature=shared   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:08) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (00:26:51) Misc. SEGA News (01:37:38) Sonic News (02:19:39) Outro

Celebrating the release of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, we welcome Ben Fiquet, CEO of Lizardcube, back to The Lounge. We talk about his Shinobi fan roots, how the project came to be, and indulge in our usual challenge! Check out Ben's previous appearances on the show: Ep. 112: https://www.thesegalounge.com/112-streetsofrage4/ Ep. 56: https://www.thesegalounge.com/56-lizardcube/   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:21) Interview with Ben Fiquet - Part 1 (00:46:29) The SEGA Lounge Challenge (01:00:47) Interview with Ben Fiquet - Part 2 (01:13:45) Outro

Israeli/Ukranian-style bolt from the blue drone attacks freak out Eric. I don't buy Silicon Shield. Lessons from Waymo on about the future of warfare. Intertextual analysis of the Mick Ryan interview. Fed Supernova, which is a terrible name for a conference, and counterintelligence. Has John Bolton taken enough Ls already? I guess not. Guests include: Tony Stark, Army vet who writes https://www.breakingbeijing.com/ Justin McIntosh, former Green beret who writes https://justinmc.substack.com/ Eric Robinson, lawyer and Army vet who spent time in OSC, JSOC and the NCTC Outtro Music: Bach, Chris Thile, Partita 1 in B Minor 1002: VI. Double https://open.spotify.com/track/780bh3MspPK19jVDD7EIKu?si=4809af67eda34c38 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli/Ukranian-style bolt from the blue drone attacks freak out Eric. I don't buy Silicon Shield. Lessons from Waymo on about the future of warfare. Intertextual analysis of the Mick Ryan interview. Fed Supernova, which is a terrible name for a conference, and counterintelligence. Has John Bolton taken enough Ls already? I guess not. Guests include: Tony Stark, Army vet who writes https://www.breakingbeijing.com/ Justin McIntosh, former Green beret who writes https://justinmc.substack.com/ Eric Robinson, lawyer and Army vet who spent time in OSC, JSOC and the NCTC Outtro Music: Bach, Chris Thile, Partita 1 in B Minor 1002: VI. Double https://open.spotify.com/track/780bh3MspPK19jVDD7EIKu?si=4809af67eda34c38 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FRIDAY HR 3 Orlando Science Center - Jeff in studio! Science Night Live at the OSC!! Kasha Patel comedian Monster Sports - NFL season games. Amber sent on another mission. Cowboys doc. Amber Nova trying to buy a guitar on FB Marketplace. She doesn't undertand why the seller is not getting back yo her.

FRIDAY HR 3 Orlando Science Center - Jeff in studio! Science Night Live at the OSC!! Kasha Patel comedian Monster Sports - NFL season games. Amber sent on another mission. Cowboys doc. Amber Nova trying to buy a guitar on FB Marketplace. She doesn't undertand why the seller is not getting back yo her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ben Felix and Cameron Passmore take a critical look at the Canadian banking system's mutual fund advice model. A newly released study by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) confirms what many already suspected: Canadian bank branches aren't in the business of giving impartial advice—they're selling financial products. Ben breaks down the implications of this study, which surveyed nearly 3,000 bank-affiliated mutual fund representatives, uncovering troubling statistics about sales pressure, lack of credentials, misaligned incentives, and poor client outcomes. From limited product shelves and high-fee mutual funds to representatives with minimal financial education, the findings expose systemic flaws in the bank advice model. The second half of the episode is a conversation with Connor and Taylor Hewson, who recently joined PWL Capital after operating their own multigenerational advisory firm. They reflect on the decision-making process, their practice's evolution, and how joining PWL aligned with their mission to deliver better, evidence-based advice to clients. Their story illustrates the professionalization of financial advice in Canada and what's possible when advisors choose client outcomes over product sales.   Key Points From This Episode:   (0:02:33) Introducing Connor and Taylor Hewson and their firm's integration with PWL Capital. (0:03:55) Why Canadians' loyalty to banks puts them at risk of poor financial advice. (0:06:22) Bank branch “advisors” often lack credentials and act as commissioned salespeople. (0:08:08) Overview of CBC's 2024 investigation into bank sales practices. (0:10:11) The OSC and CIRO's comprehensive 2024 survey of bank mutual fund reps. (0:11:47) One-third of bank reps agree their pay structure prioritizes sales over advice. (0:13:17) 35% of reps experience sales pressure “often” or “always.” (0:16:32) Almost half of bank reps believe clients would benefit from non-bank products. (0:18:52) A shocking 23% of reps couldn't define “MER”—a key mutual fund concept. (0:21:03) Advisors often make the same poor investing choices as their clients. (0:23:55) Why credentials like CFP and CFA—and firms that support them—matter. (0:26:18) How PWL Capital's structure addresses the problems with bank advice. (0:27:43) Taylor and Connor's journey from family firm to joining PWL. (0:31:18) Why they shifted from resistance to excitement about the acquisition. (0:35:46) Letting go of the need to “do everything” and focusing on client relationships. (0:40:06) How clients reacted to the transition—and the surprising questions they asked. (0:42:40) What they'd tell other advisors considering a move to PWL. (0:44:41) Building the future of advice by creating a true apprenticeship model. (0:52:12) Why advice—not just products—should be the center of financial services. Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/  Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemind Rational Reminder on TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/   Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Renato Almeida is once again joining KC for a trip down memory lane, as they celebrate SEGA's own ninja series - Shinobi. They share their memories with the games, why the IP is still relevant, what they expect from the upcoming Art of Vengeance title, and much more. Follow Renato on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/masamune-ral.bsky.social | X: https://x.com/SAVE_RAL | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superarcadecenter | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superarcadecenter Follow his PR agency: https://www.instagram.com/agencia_masamune   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:08:50) Memories of Shinobi - Arcade, 8-bit and 16-bit (01:13:52) Memories of Shinobi - Saturn and beyond (01:51:15) The future of the Shinobi series (02:06:45) Outro

Joining KC this week is Ben, aka Gordon Frenchman, from the Caverns of Hope community. They dive into the deep waters of Dreamcast classic Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future and discuss the lore, Ecco's transition from 2D to 3D, and if the game is worth replaying in 2025. Watch footage of the prototype of Ecco II: Sentinels of the Universe, courtesy of Hidden Palace: https://youtu.be/eLToimxrzYI?feature=shared Follow Caverns of Hope on X: https://x.com/cavernsofhope Join them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cavernsofhope Join their Discord server: https://discord.gg/fPQqkVqRCr   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:08:17) Talking Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (01:44:12) The future of the Ecco the Dolphin series (01:56:40) Outro

We talk AGI nihilism in the Taiwan fight, combined arms breach, and Palmer Luckey's Taiwan speech. Part 2 explores Detachment 201, the evolution of the Office of Strategic Capital, and the MP Materials rare earths deal. Guests include: Tony Stark, Army vet who writes https://www.breakingbeijing.com/ Justin McIntosh, former Green beret who writes https://justinmc.substack.com/ Eric Robinson, lawyer and Army vet who spent time in OSC, JSOC and the NCTC Outtro Music: Last Chance, Mary Cox https://open.spotify.com/track/3LAOSqy3DoiA1OiPxC9yMe?si=da00b16696f042f8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk AGI nihilism in the Taiwan fight, combined arms breach, and Palmer Luckey's Taiwan speech. Part 2 explores Detachment 201, the evolution of the Office of Strategic Capital, and the MP Materials rare earths deal. Guests include: Tony Stark, Army vet who writes https://www.breakingbeijing.com/ Justin McIntosh, former Green beret who writes https://justinmc.substack.com/ Eric Robinson, lawyer and Army vet who spent time in OSC, JSOC and the NCTC Outtro Music: Last Chance, Mary Cox https://open.spotify.com/track/3LAOSqy3DoiA1OiPxC9yMe?si=da00b16696f042f8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're once again answering the important questions every SEGA fan asks, as Lime Reversed and DrScottnik join KC for a SEGA-themed game of "Would you rather...?" Finally, someone has the courage to address big topics, such as best therapist, best relationship advisor, or even best bird. You're welcome. Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social Follow DrScottnik on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/drscottnik.bsky.social Watch the New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project Training Stage video: https://youtu.be/KkGmeofGSw0?feature=shared   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:57) Be turned into a SEGA arcade cabinet or a VMU? (00:10:05) Team up with Ryo Hazuki or Kazuma Kiryu? (00:19:59) Go on a date while taking advice from Majima or Shadow? (00:28:33) Have Sticks the Badger or Segata Sanshiro reading your thoughts? (00:35:30) Live in a real-life Crazy Taxi city or in Wood Oak City (Streets of Rage)? (00:45:19) Kill off Tails or Knuckles? (00:53:52) Be an angry bird or a flicky? (01:06:33) Have Eggman or Reala as a therapist? (01:10:52) Play through Sonic 1 blindfolded or Sonic Frontiers using only one hand? (01:15:48) Be KC, Lime, or Scott? (01:23:32) Outro

Please rate the podcast 5 stars and leave a review! That is best way to help the podcast get in front of football lovers like you! CrunkChocolate welcomes on Jayne to talk about football culture and to learn more about Man City Women's official supporter club!Follow Jayne on Twitter: https://x.com/blueberry1894Follow MCWFC OSC on Twitter: https://x.com/MCWFC_OSCTOPICS:IntroductionHow did you fall in love with soccer/football and become a Manchester City fan What is something that is over/under rated about soccer/football (rule, chant, player, etc)Tell us about MCWFC OSC. How long has it been around? What's the cost to join? What's your favorite thing about being in the OSC? Let's talk about the league. The WSL is expanding next season to 14 clubs. Thoughts on the expansion?The WSL are trying to think of ways to bring in new fans? As a match going supporter. Any ideas on how the league can grow? Way too early league prediction. Give me the top 4 clubs at the end of the 25/26 season

(The Center Square) – Newly declassified intelligence documents indicate that Hillary Clinton, her 2016 presidential campaign managers, and a top member of a George Soros group plotted to fabricate the Trump-Russia collusion campaign to distract the public from Clinton's email scandal. Declassified by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, the 29-page “Durham annex” from 2023 chronicles the Office of Special Counsel's (OSC) investigation into purported efforts by the Clinton campaign and its allies to falsely tie Russia's cyber interference attempts during election season to Trump.

In honor of National Whistleblower Day, the Office of Special Counsel is recognizing two federal employees with outstanding public servant awards. The two whistleblowers who earned this year's award come from the Mine Safety and Health Administration. The employees had reported over 50 active mines in the Pacific that hadn't been inspected since 2016 due to a clerical error. From the whistleblowers' actions, it became clear the agency had incorrectly classified the mines as abandoned and inaccurately reported complete inspections. OSC's whistleblower awards are issued each year in celebration of the first whistleblower protection law, dating back to 1778. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're going intergalactic this week as Graham and ScottyMo of The SEGA Spirit Show return to celebrate the 30th anniversary of beloved Mega Drive/Genesis platformer RISTAR. Join us as we discuss the character's early concepts, the game's regional differences and even the Game Gear port. 'Play with us!' Hidden Palace 'Feel' prototype: https://hiddenpalace.org/Video/Ristar/Feel_animations_tape Games Done Quick run: https://youtu.be/Q8OAzGrCaig?feature=shared Check out The SEGA Spirit Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@segaspirit4234 Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/segaspirit.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:13) 30 years of Ristar (01:52:32) Outro

Listen, Like and Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Podcasts: Kevin Oakley and Jackie Lipinski break down what sets successful builders apart in a shaky market (and why AI won't save you if your strategy's unclear). From underutilized CRM systems to the danger of deceptive ad automation, this one's packed with hard truths and practical insight.Special AnnouncementsSummit is selling out at a rate of 3-4 tickets purchased per day. Don't miss out - save your spot today!Market Proof Marketing Academy for Spring 2025 is a wrap! But the waitlist for next time is officially live; save your spot and be the first to hear when fall dates are announced. Story TimeJackie – Spending $4K/mo on CRM with no OSC? Let's talk
Kevin – Some advice is expensive (not in a good way)In the NewsHuman vs. Machine: Who Should Be Steering Your Paid Ad Campaigns?How Outlier Home Builders Build an Edge, Even in a Slow MarketGoogle Promotes AI Mode on Homepage DoodleEven in a flat-lead environment, builders are hitting goals; not with silver bullets but with smart, grounded execution. Clarity outperforms complexity, every time. The post Ep 396: Leads Don't Pay the Bills appeared first on Online Sales and Marketing for Home Builders - DYC.

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women's Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Duncan of SheGulls Media and OSC (https://x.com/SheGulls) joins Crunk to talk about Brighton Women's season

Lacy Warburton, Online Sales Manager for Stylecraft Builders in Texas, joins Jen Barkan for Episode 40 and shares how naming her inner critic helped her break through self-doubt and step into leadership. From making turkey subs to managing a top-performing OSC team, Lacy's story is proof that continual growth happens when you lean into discomfort and track your numbers like your success depends on it. Because it does.She opens up about her journey, challenges with outbound calls and video, and the motivation behind her recent LinkedIn posts. This episode is a masterclass in self-awareness, team leadership, and owning your voice. One “Bye Felicia” at a time.

Thursday - Rauce Padgett is in while Deb is off. We take a test that determines if you will die in the next ten years, and we don't like the results. Date Night Guide with Dani Meyering with date night ideas like DJ parties in a coffeehouses, The Good Pour combines with Simply Cheese at new location, The Make Fest at the OSC, an Aqua-social at Center Street and a Grown-Up Book Fair in Horizon West. Attorney Glenn Klausman with the Case of Adding Comp insurance for Hurricane Season for Colbert Court. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

• Repeating “time for a bath” gag with tax refund references • Joke about buying gas and candy with tax refund • Mentions donation to charity during checkout • Sassy and exaggerated tax refund persona named “Taxitude” • Introduction of Friday Free Show • Guest appearance by comedian Amy LaCour • Mention of David Jolly possibly joining later • Promotion of Funny Bone show with Jari Nose and Preacher Lawson • Mention of new Tom and Dan merch, including car coasters and sticker packs • Collaboration with Hittin' Skins for promo items and car wraps • Upcoming Tom and Dan straw hats and sun shirts • Praise for Eric Merchman's tropical sun shirt design • Shoutout to the Orlando Science Center's DC exhibit and summer camps • OSC.org mentioned, mix-up with OCLS (library) • Library event Melrose Pop Festival mentioned • Clarification for Amy about Hittin' Skins not being “skin” related • Ball and bat wings humor and exaggerated ball descriptions • Amy's background as a licensed mental health counselor and former therapist • Amy now does comedy and therapist trainings • She runs a live psych show with comedians • Discussion about Psychology Today being viewed as pop-psych • Debate over inviting yourself to events • Example involving Dan's daughter Maisie and dance invitations • Article arguing self-invites aren't as embarrassing as people think • Dan strongly opposes people inviting themselves to events • Tom mentions his hesitation to invite others due to obligation concerns • Example of Sam being invited/not invited to events • Issue of boss-employee social invites creating pressure • Tom avoids inviting friends without kids to kid-centric events • General dislike for being invited to social events • Stories of people guilt-tripping them for not attending events • Mention of Guy Torre calling out Dan for never attending his shows • Acknowledgement that Tom is more welcoming to invites • Jokes about Tom just wanting women at pool parties • Dan jokes about Tom's long-term swinging attempts • Dan explains he doesn't care who visits unless he dislikes them • Discussion on whether people can tell if they're not welcome • Psychology Today article suggests fear of self-inviting is often unwarranted • Author claims people often don't invite others due to oversight, not rejection • Dan and Tom contrast personalities—Dan needs control, Tom is more spontaneous • Questioning the legitimacy and data behind the Psychology Today article • Speculation that Gen Z may have a different view on self-inviting • Amy refuses to self-invite to avoid making people uncomfortable • Reference to Ross McCoy awkwardly asking Dave Coulier to open for him • Dan recounts being embarrassed during Ross's interaction with Coulier • Amy discusses how hard it is to ask to be booked on comedy shows • Social media makes self-inviting to shows easier for comedians • Discussion on generational differences in communication and etiquette • Facebook events blur the lines between open and private invitations • Amy accepts not being invited if it's a small, intimate gathering • Discussion on deliberate versus accidental exclusion from plans • Tommy afraid to invite friends due to childhood trauma from Crystal's story • Crystal's birthday party trauma unintentionally affected Tommy's behavior • Dan jokes about past trauma and inappropriate parental behavior • Amy describes being methodical with party invites to ensure good experiences • Amy admits to being called the “party Nazi” for controlling party dynamics • She avoids inviting incompatible personalities to certain themed events • Amy attending a Lonely Island-themed party • Tom jokes about costume ideas for the party, including “jizz in my pants” • Amy prefers structure and scheduled fun at social gatherings • Amy's husband dislikes social planning and prefers to chill • Andrea also values structured, intentional downtime • Dan surprised that Amy doesn't force her husband to participate • Dan shares story of Andrea 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Mike Lyon joins Jen Barkan for a spicy and spirited episode that tackles a phrase every OSC dreads: "These appointments suck." When onsite teams start lobbing critiques, how should online sales pros respond? Jen and Mike dig into the dynamics behind those comments, the data that tells the real story, and how OSCs can stay centered and effective in a shifting market.

In this episode of Online People Talking, Jen Barkan is joined by Chesapeake Homes' superstar OSC team: Stephanie Moffett and Danielle Ross. These two powerhouses are not only crushing it on the lead front, they've also built a seamless backup system for time off, extended leave, and everything in between. Whether you're a solo OSC or working with a partner, this episode is full of practical tips to help you unplug without dropping the ball.Jen, Stephanie, and Danielle get real about the challenges of stepping away from the OSC seat and how to ensure every lead is still handled with care, even when you're not around. They share how they structured their team, developed emergency coverage plans, and even trained a temporary OSC for extended leave.Topic of Today (04:36)“Hey, I need a backup plan… what do I do with my leads when I'm on vacation?” The team dives into the most frequently asked questions about how to maintain lead coverage when stepping away. They cover:Building a backup plan from scratch
Training internal team members for coverage
Real-life examples of vacation and maternity leave handoffs
Why even managers make great backup OSCs (in a pinch)
The mental health benefits of truly unpluggingSkills Check (38:20)“You gotta check yourself before you wreck yourself.” Jen lays out your step-by-step Skills Check to help you develop your own OSC backup strategy:
1. Identify your backup. Talk with your leadership team and determine who can fill in when you're away.
2. Create a plan. Work out the logistics: call forwarding, CRM access, workflows, and lead ownership.
3. Document it. Consider drafting a short SOP for your backup plan.
4. Test it. Don't wait until vacation. Run a trial to make sure it works smoothly.
5. Really take vacation! You deserve real time off, and your leads will still be there when you return.

On today's show, Andy hangs out with Steve from Opus Science Collective — a one-man musical powerhouse, teacher, and cool guy. They chat about the origins of his misleadingly plural band name, dive into synths, chiptune, city pop, and even get interrupted by his senile cat, Yoda. Steve and Andy nerd out over classic cartoons like The Real Ghostbusters and Transformers, the weirdness of N64 emulation, and fantasies about dream geek spaces — including Lego rooms and CRT-filtered arcades. If you like what you're hearing you can support Beyond Synth on Patreon: www.patreon.com/beyondsynth or PayPal: www.paypal.com/paypalme/beyondsynth You can Check out OSC here: https://soundcloud.com/opus-science-collective https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/opusscience/ https://www.facebook.com/opusscience Today's Tracklist: OSC - “14 North Moore Street OSC - “Listen_ Do You Smell Something OSC - “Crowd Funking” OSC - “Yoru No Kōsoku Dōro OSC - “Deuce OSC - “Wave Crave” OSC - “Sky Bridge” OSC - “Sunrise Express"

#37: Real Talk on Benchmarks and Market Trends with Our Newest Sales CoachesIn this episode, Jen, Amanda, and new team members Melissa Fort and Molly Adams, bring energy, insights, and just the right amount of pet hair talk to the mic. From behind-the-scenes snafus to deep dives on sales benchmarks and market shifts, this episode is packed with relatable moments and practical takeaways for online sales pros.You'll hear about:DYC's Newest Coaches: Meet Melissa and MollyMelissa and Molly reflect on joining the online sales coaching team and share their impressions of the Online Sales & Marketing Summit in Chicago—whether attending as a first-timer or a seasoned leader.Online Sales Benchmarks RevealedAmanda breaks down six years of performance data, uncovering:A slight uptick in lead-to-appointment conversionsA dip in appointment-to-sale conversionsStable online sales contribution ratesNavigating a Hesitant MarketMarket uncertainty and buyer hesitancy are real, but the team has winning strategies to help you succeedTravel, Transitions & Backup PlansSharpening Sales Strategy & BehaviorDon't miss this conversation that blends data-driven strategy with real-life stories from the front lines of online sales. Whether you're a seasoned OSC or new to the role, there's something here for you.Thanks for tuning in!Questions? Email: show@doyouconvert.comMore at doyouconvert.com

Hello Rank Squad! On Monday news broke that Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid this summer was close to being completed, with the Liverpool defender seemingly leaving his boyhood club for free at the expiration of his contract this summer, and it got us thinking - who else is in the same category of being on the open market this summer and where could they go?We start with a discussion of the three Liverpool names that have been in the spotlight all season - Trent, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah - taking a look at who is perhaps most expendable, who is least replaceable, and what we think might play out, especially with Salah and VVD, as well as taking a brief look at some potential replacements. Then it's on to some other names - we discuss the futures of Angel Gomes, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Leroy Sane, Jonathan David, and young Swedish talent Roony Bardghji - and where they all might be plying their trades next season given the expiration of their current deals at their current homes. Jack finishes us off with a few more names to keep an eye on as the deadlines for extensions get closer and closer - Andre Franck Zambo Anguissa of Napoli, Marco Verratti of Al-Arabi - who is being linked with a move back to Europe - Sergio Reguilon of Tottenham Hotspur, and Espanyol captain Javi Puado. It's Ranks!   And remember, if you'd like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon?