Podcasts about Pairing

Jason and Craig open with a quick review of the Porter style. What is the most versatile flavor? And why is it vanilla? We learn more about the "Principles of Pairing." Food makes a great pairing with any beer. What pairs best with vanilla and porter? This episode is dedicated to Gina, who worked in the diner all day! Featuring Vanilla Porter from Rohrbach Brewing Company in Rochester, NY.Visit our website at BuffaloBrewsPodcast.comEmail: buffalobrewsPR@gmail.comFollow us on social media.Instagram: @BuffaloBrewsPodcast Facebook: @BuffaloBrewsPodcastX/Twitter: @BuffaloBrewsPod

On today's show, Dane is joined by Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves 16-point win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Dane and Kyle focus this episode on Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, and the idea of "this is what this 1-2 punch could look like". Also a look-ahead to this weekend and what the Wolves have to do to lock up a top-6 seed in the West. They control their fate. Specific topics and timestamps below...- The best the Edwards-Randle pairing has looked all season? (2:00)- A 52-point 3rd quarter + Attacking Edey and JJJ (21:00)- Looking ahead to the weekend + Games relevant to the standings around the West (40:00)- Where the Wolves will be a matchup problem for their playoff opponent (55:00) If you'd like to support our partners...-- If you'd like to donate to the family of Tom Berg, owner of Falling Knife Brewing Company: https://www.gofundme.com/f/celebrate-tom-bergs-life-support-his-memorial/donate?utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=linktr.ee-- Schedule for fitting at PXG today. Receive 20% off by using this link: https://PXG.com/danemoore-- Try out our new sponsor WtrMln Wtr at Whole Foods or Target: https://drinkwtrmln.com/-- Contact Adrianna Lonick with Coldwell Banker Realty for a free consultation at: https://www.thedancingrealtor.com/ or call/text 715-304-9920-- For more information on Treasure Island Watch Parties, visit https://www.ticasino.com-- Try out SKIMS Men's underwear: https://skims.com/collections/menswear-- Contact Your Home Improvement Company: https://www.yourhomeimprovementco.com/-- Follow Falling Knife on Instagram for weekly schedule updates: https://www.instagram.com/fallingknifebc/ -- Sign up for Prize Picks, promo code "DANE" for a signup bonus: https://www.prizepicks.com/-- Want to advertise on the show? Reach out to DaneMooreProductions@gmail.com-- Support the show by subscribing for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/DaneMooreNBA-- #BlueWireVideo

Jesus doesn't hold back when he's got something to say—and today he speaks two lines that should stop us in our tracks. On their own, each of these lines probably produced a whirlwind of emotions for the disciples. But we often skip over the fact that Jesus says them so close together. The implications are truly astounding!Watch today's video to explore with Matthew what these two sayings paired together could mean for your life.

Cody Goodwin of 247Sports joins Afternoon Drive to discuss Jalen Milroe as a prospect for the Browns. He talks about Milroe's development at Alabama, his profile as a prospect in the draft, his connection to Tommy Rees, and more.

Summary: Howdy, partner! Saddle up today and join Holly and Devin as they explore the Wild West - the region of the United States west of the Mississippi River between the 1830s and the early 1900s. Whether you're looking for love or a spooky thrill, books set in the Wild West are more violent, raw, and connected to the dangers of the wide open plains. Stark and vivid, these stories strip life down to the most basic aspects of human nature and explore what we'll do to survive.  Topics Discussed: The Heart (5:09): Devin discussed Lucky Red by Claudia Cravens, a western sapphic romance following Bridget as she travels through the Kansas prairie with her alcoholic father. After he dies from a rattlesnake bite, Bridget makes it to Dodge City and is soon recruited to work at the Buffalo Queen - the only brothel in town run by women. Bridget takes well to brothel life and forms deep friendships with her fellow “sporting women”. When Spartan Lee, a legendary female gunfighter, comes to town, though, the life she's built is threatened and Bridget must decide who and what she'll fight for. Devin's key takeaways were: This book embodied the chaos and tenuousness of this era of the Western United States. Craven imbues her writing with an anger and sharpness that matches well with the violence of the weather and people trying to survive in what had just recently been wilderness. While most of the book takes place inside the brothel, we get a picture of the society by the men who sit at the bar and spend time with the women.  While this book can definitely be called a romance, there's an undercurrent of danger and discomfort such that it was difficult to relax into and trust. The writing was impeccably done but what propelled the story was less the queer love Bridget feels and explores with women but the found family and platonic love she feels for her peers at the Buffalo Queen.  Craven explores, through Bridget, the dynamic between men in power and women whose only power could be found in whoring. There is a pride implied through the book for these women and the reader gets to see their strength and cunning in action; even in Spartan there is a claiming and staking of power by force. The men, though, claim nothing and by simply being in a room or not being in a room can determine the fates of each woman we come to care about.  The Dagger (18:01): Holly discussed Lone Women by Victor Lavalle, a historical horror book set in 1915 following Adelaide Henry, a young Black woman living in California. Having set her home ablaze with her dead parents inside, Adelaide moves to Montana with only a steamer trunk containing a dangerous secret. Once there, she claims a homestead under the promise that if she can farm the land for three years, it will be hers. Met with a harsh landscape, xenophobia and patriarchal pressures, and the burden of her past, Adelaide befriends other outcast women and hopes the horrifying truth doesn't come out. Holly's key takeaways were: The novel challenges the traditional, whitewashed narrative of the American frontier. Instead of the rugged, heroic white men often depicted in Westerns, Lone Women focuses on the marginalized figures—women, people of color, and outsiders—who also played a crucial role in shaping the West. The novel highlights the loneliness and struggles of female homesteaders, who had to survive in a harsh environment without the privileges that white male settlers had. Despite her initial isolation, Adelaide finds support in unexpected places, demonstrating the importance of chosen family in times of hardship. She bonds with Grace, a struggling single mother, and Bertie, who both offer her friendship and protection. The idea of survival is not just about enduring physical hardship—it's about finding allies and building a life on one's own terms.  The supernatural elements in Lone Women serve as metaphors for historical and societal horrors. The monster in Adelaide's trunk embodies both her own trauma and the fear of what happens when buried secrets come to light. The desolation of the Montana frontier, with its harsh winters and isolation, enhances the eerie atmosphere, making it a place where both natural and supernatural dangers lurk. Hot On the Shelf (32:37): Devin: The Pairing by Casey McQuinston Holly: The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson What's Making Our Hearts Race (36:33): Devin: Superstore show on Peacock Holly: Severance season 2 on AppleTV    Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

In Episode 297 You Will Discover: Why sticking with habits is a challenge for many ADHD brains Two powerful strategies that make it easier to establish and stick with new habits When to use each strategy for the greatest impact. Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching here Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Take my free course, ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Building New Habits 00:29 Understanding ADHD and Habit Formation 01:43 Introduction to Habit Stacking and Habit Pairing 03:18 Deep Dive into Habit Stacking 06:48 Deep Dive into Habit Pairing 10:36 When to Use Habit Stacking vs. Habit Pairing 15:29 Common Pitfalls and Strategies for Habit Building 21:44 Conclusion and Action Steps

Send us a textUncorking the perfect Easter dinner companion! Raymond Prüm's Essence Mosel Riesling 2023 delivers exceptional value at under $15, bringing nine centuries of German winemaking heritage directly to your table. This gem from the steep slate-covered hillsides of the Mosel Valley showcases why this region surpasses even legendary areas like Napa and Bordeaux for growing the perfect Riesling grape.The wine strikes that elusive balance between subtle sweetness and refreshing acidity, creating what can only be described as a nectar-like quality that evokes perfectly ripened fruit. Each sip reveals clearly defined notes of peach, pear, tangerine, and nectarine with gentle hints of spice that never overwhelm. At just 10.5% alcohol, it's remarkably approachable for wine enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike.What makes this bottle truly special extends beyond taste. The Prüm family's dedication to sustainable practices shines through their 100% hand-harvested grapes, organic farming methods, and vegan-friendly production techniques. They purchase entire vineyard yields from local growers to maintain complete quality control—a commitment that's evident from first pour to final sip. Whether paired with Easter ham, served at a spring gathering, or enjoyed on your patio as warmer weather approaches, this Riesling delivers sophistication without pretension. Ready to discover why wine experts consistently place the Mosel Valley at the pinnacle of Riesling production? Grab a bottle, chill it properly, and experience centuries of winemaking mastery for yourself.Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

GSPN's Bucks podcasts are presented by PrizePicks – Go to PrizePicks.com/Gyrostep and use code Gyrostep for a $50 bonus when you play $5! Pick more. Pick less. It's that easy.ESPN's Tim MacMahon, who covers the NBA's Western Conference and just wrote The Wonder Boy, a great book you should go buy detailing the Dallas Mavericks dealing with the pressure of contending with a young superstar in Luka Doncic, joined the Gyro Step! Ti Windisch and Rohan Katti took turns asking Tim a bunch of questions, including how he learned about the Luka trade and his first thoughts and how he had to add a chapter to his book but it tied into themes that ran throughout regarding the Mavs' frustrations with Luka. The conversation then shifted to the Milwaukee Bucks, including why Milwaukee has been so disappointing in the Damian Lillard/Giannis Antetokounmpo era, Tim's interview of Giannis that may have hit a nerve on their partnership, and what could happen if the Bucks yet again flame out in the first round. Visit GSPN.info to find GSPN's homebase, including the new GSPN Premium! For $8 per month, GSPN Premium subscribers get a bonus podcast episode from the GSPN Crew each week, access to a premium podcast feed with commercial-free versions of Gyro Step, Win in 6, Crewsing for a Brewsing, and Talk of the Tundra, bonus premium content including videos and written articles, and more. GSPN Premium Founding Members get all other GSPN Premium benefits as well as a shoutout here! Thanks to Michael McQuide, South Loonier, Justin Saeian, and Ben Kolp for being Founding Members.GSPN is proud to call Blue Wire's network of podcasts home. You can (and should) follow Rohan, Ti, Adam, Jordan, Andrew, Numac, and the Gyro Step , Win In 6, Crewsing for a Brewsing, and Talk of the Tundra on Twitter. Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Are you tired of feeling stuck in your law practice? Ready to finally build a thriving law firm that works for you, not the other way around?Attorney Jeff Kelly shares his powerful journey to becoming a finalist for the Entrepreneurial Attorney of the Year (EAY). Discover the actionable strategies he implemented to turn his small law firm into a profitable, sustainable powerhouse.You'll learn how he was able to double his net income without increasing staff or marketing costs!By laser-focusing on improving his sales team's close rate by 49%, he unlocked massive growth. Pairing that with data-driven marketing decisions, Jeff also doubled his net income, proving that execution is everything.If you're a law firm owner dreaming of freedom, growth, and genuine financial success, you can't afford to miss this episode.And if you want more support, visit: https://www.TheLawFirmSecret.com

We've got a simple one for you this week, but its honestly my favorite upgrade!

Melissa and James discuss Casey McQuiston's The Pairing through themes of self-discovery, relationships, and cross-cultural encounters. Spiciness warning for the book itself!Join us next month for Colored Television by Danzy Senna.

It's our fave day of the week, and we sure hope you're tuned in for the next 30 cause it's Friii-yyyaayyy! Ageless and timeless, the white button-down is the ultimate versatile piece, and Holly explains why it is a must-have for every woman, no matter her age. HOT TIP! Watch this week's episode on our **YouTube Channel**  and check out Holly's Pinterest board ! Key Topics Discussed in This Episode: Holly breaks down how to style a white shirt in a variety of ways, ensuring that it's not just a basic garment but a statement piece that can be dressed up or down for any occasion.   1. Why a White Button-Down Shirt is a Must-Have:   o Timeless Appeal: A white button-down shirt is a classic staple that never goes out of style, making it a valuable investment piece for any wardrobe.   o Versatility: The white button-down serves as a neutral base that can be styled in countless ways, allowing you to create multiple looks with a single item.   o Ageless Style: It's a shirt that works for every age group, from young professionals in their 20's and up.   2. Classic and Casual Styles for a White Button-Down:   o Tied at the waist: A simple yet polished look. Pairing a white button-down with well-fitting jeans (skinny, straight-leg, or boyfriend) offers a clean, timeless style.   o Layering Over a Tank or T-Shirt, or a 'Shacket': For a laid-back, breezy vibe, leave it unbuttoned and layer it over a tank or t-shirt.   o Rock an oversized fit: A great way to add a casual touch while still looking chic. Roll up the sleeves 2-3 times and tuck in just the front for a modern twist.   3. Dressing It Up: o Under a Blazer: Your white button-down coupled with a fitted blazer creates a polished, professional look that's perfect for day or an evening out.   o Pairing with Tailored Trousers: A white shirt with tailored pants and a heel creates an elegant, sophisticated silhouette ideal to be the best dressed in the room.    o Accessories are the answer: By adding statement jewelry, you can transform the shirt by adding any or all of the following: Chunky necklaces, statement earrings, or layered bracelets—to create a new look with the same shirt.    4. Creative and Bold Styling Tips: o Belt it: Try something different by adding a bold colored belt around the smallest part of your waist. Could be a thin or thick belt.    o Wear It as a Dress: For longer, tunic-style shirts, unbutton it all the way down and wear it as a loose, belted dress with leggings or shorts.    o Under a Sweater: Layering a white button-down under a sweater adds depth to your outfit while keeping you warm. The shirt's collar and cuffs will peek out, creating a sophisticated layered look.   5. Perfect Fit Tips for a White Button-Down: o Check the garment details! o Play with Proportions   o Look for a substantial fabric that will last     Final Thoughts   No matter how you choose to wear it, the white button-down shirt is a timeless piece that should be in every woman's wardrobe.   Holly encourages listeners to try different ways of styling their white shirt, from buttoning it up all the way for a classic look to experimenting with knots and layering pieces.   LET'S TALK!   Please share your unique white button-down shirt styling tips and experiences with us on social media! We love seeing how you make this versatile piece you own!   For more fascinating fashion insights, make sure to subscribe to our **YouTube Channel** and check out Holly's Pinterest board for more style inspirations!   Have a fabulous fashion week – join us next Friday – and every Friday! – for fashion news you can actually use!    #fashionover40 #fashionover50 #whiteshirt #whitebuttondown #highlowfashion

April fools pranks, new special liveries, and the best F1 teammate pairing of all time. James and Ash discuss all of these as well as V10's falling victim to a new segment, 'Ash. Has. Opinions.'

Scagz, Cap, Jim, Luch, Mr. B & Zu review how pairing Buffalo Trace branded Bourbon & Cigars together tastes.Text us comments or questions we can answer on the showSupport the showGo to Linktree.com/TwoDoomedMen for all our socials where we continue the conversation in between episodes.

Homeland security is rarely just a matter of the homeland; it involves the circulation and multiplication of policing practices across borders. Though the term "homeland security" is closely associated with the United States, Israel is credited with first developing this all-encompassing approach to domestic surveillance and territorial control. Today, it is a central node in the sprawling global homeland security industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. And in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, India emerged as a major growth market. Known as "India's 9/11" or simply "26/11," the attacks sparked significant public pressure to adopt "modern" homeland security approaches. Since 2008, India has become not only the single largest buyer of Israeli conventional weapons, but also a range of other surveillance technology, police training, and security expertise. Pairing insights from science and technology studies with those from decolonial and postcolonial theory, Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements Across India and Palestine/Israel (Stanford UP, 2024) traces 26/11's political and policy fallout, concentrating on the efforts of Israel's homeland security industry to advise and equip Indian city and state governments. Through a focus on the often unseen and overlooked political struggles at work in the making of homeland security, Rhys Machold details how homeland security is a universalizing project, which seeks to remake the world in its image, and tells the story of how claims to global authority are fabricated and put to work. Rhys Machold is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on imperialism, colonialism, and empire, working from a transnational approach. He is an editor at Critical Studies on Security and an editorial board member at International Studies Review. He held research and teaching appointments at York University (Canada), the Danish Institute for International Studies, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Wilfrid Laurier University. Deniz Yonucu is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University. Her work focuses on policing and security, surveillance, left-wing and anti-colonial resistance, memory, and racism. Her monograph Police, Provocation, Politics: Counterinsurgency in Istanbul is the winner of the 2023 Anthony Leeds Prize for the best book in urban anthropology, awarded by the Critical Urban Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

The “Returner” phenomenon is a very real thing: people leave their small towns as young people and come back later when they're ready to settle down, and there is a huge opportunity for both the returners and the small towns they're coming back to–but we're not always open to these boomerangs. This episode is about inviting people back, creating spaces, and growing as communities so they everyone is thriving. We think you'll love it! About Jessica: Originally from Winner, SD (pop. 2,852), Jessica Meyers was raised in Winner and Vermillion, SD, and earned her bachelor's degree at South Dakota State University in Brookings. Jessica and her husband Matt followed the flight pattern of many young adults and left the small towns of SD for bigger cities. After 10 years of living in some of the largest cities in America, she now lives in Sioux Falls with her family. Pairing over 20 years of sales and recruiting experience, Jessica discovered a unique opportunity for the Midwest. She is co-founder and CEO of PorchLight, a talent recruitment firm that partners with rural communities to prepare for the 21st-century workforce and connect rural workers to employment opportunities. Jessica created the first-of-its-kind PorchLight Certification and created the platform where rural development and job opportunities connect. Personally, Jessica has been married for over 20 years to her high school sweetheart Matt, and they have three daughters, Eve, Grace, and Juliet, who live in Sioux Falls, SD. In this episode, we cover: What is a returner? A different approach to thinking about housing (hint: it's not just workforce housing we need to consider) Why “People don't want to work anymore” is a myth Why remote work *works* for small communities What every single one of us can do to support our community's small businesses Links + Resources Mentioned: PorchLight's Website: https://porchlight-services.com/   Small-Town Shout-Out! This shout-out was blatantly stolen from the webinar with Saveyour.town, and in the chat, Jamie Shanks from Glendive shared an idea inspired by a Reimaginig Rural Event: They've recently formed a group focused on action vs meetings, and they call themselves the “VigiPlantes.” Their efforts are centered around planting new ideas, community beautification, planting actual trees and plants, and sometimes doing things in the wee hours so people in their community wake up to a surprise. Can you even?! Snaps to Jamie, Glendive, and the VigiPlanties for this very stealable, very amazing idea. New Segment Alert! We think some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're introducing two new parts to the show:  “Small town humblebrags”: Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  “Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges”: Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!

Homeland security is rarely just a matter of the homeland; it involves the circulation and multiplication of policing practices across borders. Though the term "homeland security" is closely associated with the United States, Israel is credited with first developing this all-encompassing approach to domestic surveillance and territorial control. Today, it is a central node in the sprawling global homeland security industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. And in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, India emerged as a major growth market. Known as "India's 9/11" or simply "26/11," the attacks sparked significant public pressure to adopt "modern" homeland security approaches. Since 2008, India has become not only the single largest buyer of Israeli conventional weapons, but also a range of other surveillance technology, police training, and security expertise. Pairing insights from science and technology studies with those from decolonial and postcolonial theory, Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements Across India and Palestine/Israel (Stanford UP, 2024) traces 26/11's political and policy fallout, concentrating on the efforts of Israel's homeland security industry to advise and equip Indian city and state governments. Through a focus on the often unseen and overlooked political struggles at work in the making of homeland security, Rhys Machold details how homeland security is a universalizing project, which seeks to remake the world in its image, and tells the story of how claims to global authority are fabricated and put to work. Rhys Machold is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on imperialism, colonialism, and empire, working from a transnational approach. He is an editor at Critical Studies on Security and an editorial board member at International Studies Review. He held research and teaching appointments at York University (Canada), the Danish Institute for International Studies, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Wilfrid Laurier University. Deniz Yonucu is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University. Her work focuses on policing and security, surveillance, left-wing and anti-colonial resistance, memory, and racism. Her monograph Police, Provocation, Politics: Counterinsurgency in Istanbul is the winner of the 2023 Anthony Leeds Prize for the best book in urban anthropology, awarded by the Critical Urban Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Homeland security is rarely just a matter of the homeland; it involves the circulation and multiplication of policing practices across borders. Though the term "homeland security" is closely associated with the United States, Israel is credited with first developing this all-encompassing approach to domestic surveillance and territorial control. Today, it is a central node in the sprawling global homeland security industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. And in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, India emerged as a major growth market. Known as "India's 9/11" or simply "26/11," the attacks sparked significant public pressure to adopt "modern" homeland security approaches. Since 2008, India has become not only the single largest buyer of Israeli conventional weapons, but also a range of other surveillance technology, police training, and security expertise. Pairing insights from science and technology studies with those from decolonial and postcolonial theory, Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements Across India and Palestine/Israel (Stanford UP, 2024) traces 26/11's political and policy fallout, concentrating on the efforts of Israel's homeland security industry to advise and equip Indian city and state governments. Through a focus on the often unseen and overlooked political struggles at work in the making of homeland security, Rhys Machold details how homeland security is a universalizing project, which seeks to remake the world in its image, and tells the story of how claims to global authority are fabricated and put to work. Rhys Machold is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on imperialism, colonialism, and empire, working from a transnational approach. He is an editor at Critical Studies on Security and an editorial board member at International Studies Review. He held research and teaching appointments at York University (Canada), the Danish Institute for International Studies, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Wilfrid Laurier University. Deniz Yonucu is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University. Her work focuses on policing and security, surveillance, left-wing and anti-colonial resistance, memory, and racism. Her monograph Police, Provocation, Politics: Counterinsurgency in Istanbul is the winner of the 2023 Anthony Leeds Prize for the best book in urban anthropology, awarded by the Critical Urban Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Homeland security is rarely just a matter of the homeland; it involves the circulation and multiplication of policing practices across borders. Though the term "homeland security" is closely associated with the United States, Israel is credited with first developing this all-encompassing approach to domestic surveillance and territorial control. Today, it is a central node in the sprawling global homeland security industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. And in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, India emerged as a major growth market. Known as "India's 9/11" or simply "26/11," the attacks sparked significant public pressure to adopt "modern" homeland security approaches. Since 2008, India has become not only the single largest buyer of Israeli conventional weapons, but also a range of other surveillance technology, police training, and security expertise. Pairing insights from science and technology studies with those from decolonial and postcolonial theory, Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements Across India and Palestine/Israel (Stanford UP, 2024) traces 26/11's political and policy fallout, concentrating on the efforts of Israel's homeland security industry to advise and equip Indian city and state governments. Through a focus on the often unseen and overlooked political struggles at work in the making of homeland security, Rhys Machold details how homeland security is a universalizing project, which seeks to remake the world in its image, and tells the story of how claims to global authority are fabricated and put to work. Rhys Machold is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on imperialism, colonialism, and empire, working from a transnational approach. He is an editor at Critical Studies on Security and an editorial board member at International Studies Review. He held research and teaching appointments at York University (Canada), the Danish Institute for International Studies, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Wilfrid Laurier University. Deniz Yonucu is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University. Her work focuses on policing and security, surveillance, left-wing and anti-colonial resistance, memory, and racism. Her monograph Police, Provocation, Politics: Counterinsurgency in Istanbul is the winner of the 2023 Anthony Leeds Prize for the best book in urban anthropology, awarded by the Critical Urban Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Homeland security is rarely just a matter of the homeland; it involves the circulation and multiplication of policing practices across borders. Though the term "homeland security" is closely associated with the United States, Israel is credited with first developing this all-encompassing approach to domestic surveillance and territorial control. Today, it is a central node in the sprawling global homeland security industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. And in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, India emerged as a major growth market. Known as "India's 9/11" or simply "26/11," the attacks sparked significant public pressure to adopt "modern" homeland security approaches. Since 2008, India has become not only the single largest buyer of Israeli conventional weapons, but also a range of other surveillance technology, police training, and security expertise. Pairing insights from science and technology studies with those from decolonial and postcolonial theory, Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements Across India and Palestine/Israel (Stanford UP, 2024) traces 26/11's political and policy fallout, concentrating on the efforts of Israel's homeland security industry to advise and equip Indian city and state governments. Through a focus on the often unseen and overlooked political struggles at work in the making of homeland security, Rhys Machold details how homeland security is a universalizing project, which seeks to remake the world in its image, and tells the story of how claims to global authority are fabricated and put to work. Rhys Machold is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on imperialism, colonialism, and empire, working from a transnational approach. He is an editor at Critical Studies on Security and an editorial board member at International Studies Review. He held research and teaching appointments at York University (Canada), the Danish Institute for International Studies, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Wilfrid Laurier University. Deniz Yonucu is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University. Her work focuses on policing and security, surveillance, left-wing and anti-colonial resistance, memory, and racism. Her monograph Police, Provocation, Politics: Counterinsurgency in Istanbul is the winner of the 2023 Anthony Leeds Prize for the best book in urban anthropology, awarded by the Critical Urban Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Homeland security is rarely just a matter of the homeland; it involves the circulation and multiplication of policing practices across borders. Though the term "homeland security" is closely associated with the United States, Israel is credited with first developing this all-encompassing approach to domestic surveillance and territorial control. Today, it is a central node in the sprawling global homeland security industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. And in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, India emerged as a major growth market. Known as "India's 9/11" or simply "26/11," the attacks sparked significant public pressure to adopt "modern" homeland security approaches. Since 2008, India has become not only the single largest buyer of Israeli conventional weapons, but also a range of other surveillance technology, police training, and security expertise. Pairing insights from science and technology studies with those from decolonial and postcolonial theory, Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements Across India and Palestine/Israel (Stanford UP, 2024) traces 26/11's political and policy fallout, concentrating on the efforts of Israel's homeland security industry to advise and equip Indian city and state governments. Through a focus on the often unseen and overlooked political struggles at work in the making of homeland security, Rhys Machold details how homeland security is a universalizing project, which seeks to remake the world in its image, and tells the story of how claims to global authority are fabricated and put to work. Rhys Machold is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on imperialism, colonialism, and empire, working from a transnational approach. He is an editor at Critical Studies on Security and an editorial board member at International Studies Review. He held research and teaching appointments at York University (Canada), the Danish Institute for International Studies, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Wilfrid Laurier University. Deniz Yonucu is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University. Her work focuses on policing and security, surveillance, left-wing and anti-colonial resistance, memory, and racism. Her monograph Police, Provocation, Politics: Counterinsurgency in Istanbul is the winner of the 2023 Anthony Leeds Prize for the best book in urban anthropology, awarded by the Critical Urban Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/israel-studies

Homeland security is rarely just a matter of the homeland; it involves the circulation and multiplication of policing practices across borders. Though the term "homeland security" is closely associated with the United States, Israel is credited with first developing this all-encompassing approach to domestic surveillance and territorial control. Today, it is a central node in the sprawling global homeland security industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. And in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, India emerged as a major growth market. Known as "India's 9/11" or simply "26/11," the attacks sparked significant public pressure to adopt "modern" homeland security approaches. Since 2008, India has become not only the single largest buyer of Israeli conventional weapons, but also a range of other surveillance technology, police training, and security expertise. Pairing insights from science and technology studies with those from decolonial and postcolonial theory, Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements Across India and Palestine/Israel (Stanford UP, 2024) traces 26/11's political and policy fallout, concentrating on the efforts of Israel's homeland security industry to advise and equip Indian city and state governments. Through a focus on the often unseen and overlooked political struggles at work in the making of homeland security, Rhys Machold details how homeland security is a universalizing project, which seeks to remake the world in its image, and tells the story of how claims to global authority are fabricated and put to work. Rhys Machold is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on imperialism, colonialism, and empire, working from a transnational approach. He is an editor at Critical Studies on Security and an editorial board member at International Studies Review. He held research and teaching appointments at York University (Canada), the Danish Institute for International Studies, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Wilfrid Laurier University. Deniz Yonucu is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University. Her work focuses on policing and security, surveillance, left-wing and anti-colonial resistance, memory, and racism. Her monograph Police, Provocation, Politics: Counterinsurgency in Istanbul is the winner of the 2023 Anthony Leeds Prize for the best book in urban anthropology, awarded by the Critical Urban Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

Homeland security is rarely just a matter of the homeland; it involves the circulation and multiplication of policing practices across borders. Though the term "homeland security" is closely associated with the United States, Israel is credited with first developing this all-encompassing approach to domestic surveillance and territorial control. Today, it is a central node in the sprawling global homeland security industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars. And in the wake of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, India emerged as a major growth market. Known as "India's 9/11" or simply "26/11," the attacks sparked significant public pressure to adopt "modern" homeland security approaches. Since 2008, India has become not only the single largest buyer of Israeli conventional weapons, but also a range of other surveillance technology, police training, and security expertise. Pairing insights from science and technology studies with those from decolonial and postcolonial theory, Fabricating Homeland Security: Police Entanglements Across India and Palestine/Israel (Stanford UP, 2024) traces 26/11's political and policy fallout, concentrating on the efforts of Israel's homeland security industry to advise and equip Indian city and state governments. Through a focus on the often unseen and overlooked political struggles at work in the making of homeland security, Rhys Machold details how homeland security is a universalizing project, which seeks to remake the world in its image, and tells the story of how claims to global authority are fabricated and put to work. Rhys Machold is Senior Lecturer in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Glasgow. His work focuses on imperialism, colonialism, and empire, working from a transnational approach. He is an editor at Critical Studies on Security and an editorial board member at International Studies Review. He held research and teaching appointments at York University (Canada), the Danish Institute for International Studies, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Wilfrid Laurier University. Deniz Yonucu is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University. Her work focuses on policing and security, surveillance, left-wing and anti-colonial resistance, memory, and racism. Her monograph Police, Provocation, Politics: Counterinsurgency in Istanbul is the winner of the 2023 Anthony Leeds Prize for the best book in urban anthropology, awarded by the Critical Urban Anthropology Section of the American Anthropological Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SummaryThis conversation delves into the rich tapestry of ancestry, the nuances of bourbon tasting, and the dynamics of business partnerships. The participants share personal anecdotes about their heritage, explore the flavors and experiences associated with different bourbons, and discuss the importance of collaboration in business. They also reflect on the influence of literature, particularly the works of Tolkien, on their perspectives of life and adventure. The discussion is interspersed with humor and camaraderie, creating a lively atmosphere that celebrates tradition and personal growth. This conversation delves into various themes surrounding dietary practices, historical contexts, and the cultural significance of food and drink. The participants engage in a lively debate about the origins of dietary laws, particularly regarding meat consumption, and explore the historical significance of wine. They transition into a discussion about whiskey tasting, preferences, and the art of blending whiskeys for cocktails. The conversation also touches on the science of whiskey appreciation, the role of sound in storytelling, and cultural perspectives on beer. Additionally, they share personal anecdotes and opinions on films like 'The Green Knight' and 'The Northman', culminating in a discussion about innovative whiskey flavor experiments. This conversation explores the multifaceted world of whiskey, authenticity in personal and business interactions, the impact of edited history, and the emotional connections people have with their experiences. The participants share personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and the significance of storytelling in both whiskey appreciation and life lessons. They also discuss the realities of business ownership and the importance of understanding one's role within a company.TakeawaysAncestry is complex and often mixed, reflecting a rich history.Bourbon tasting is an art that engages all senses.Nostalgia plays a significant role in our connection to food and drink.Fundraising events can be enhanced through unique experiences like whiskey tastings.Business partnerships thrive on complementary skills and open communication.Literature, especially fantasy, shapes our understanding of life and adventure.Cultural myths and stories resonate with our personal experiences.Life is a journey filled with adventures and challenges.Tradition influences modern practices and perspectives.Engaging with our heritage can deepen our appreciation for the present. Dietary practices have deep historical roots and cultural significance.Wine from ancient regions holds historical and cultural value.Whiskey tasting involves understanding flavor profiles and preferences.Blended whiskeys offer consistency in flavor, while single malts provide intensity.Sound plays a crucial role in storytelling and enhancing experiences.Cultural perspectives on beer vary significantly across regions.Personal preferences in whiskey can evolve over time with experience.The Green Knight and The Northman offer contrasting cinematic experiences.Innovative flavor experiments can enhance traditional whiskey enjoyment.Pairing whiskey with food can elevate the tasting experience. The church has a historical connection to whiskey.Authenticity is highly valued in personal interactions.Edited history can distort our understanding of reality.Whiskey serves as a medium for emotional expression.Personal stories shape our connections with others.Coaching provides valuable life lessons and experiences.Cultural significance is tied to the spelling of whiskey.Global whiskey production is evolving and diversifying.Business ownership requires understanding one's role and responsibilities.Celebrating shared experiences fosters community and connection.Chapters00:00 Exploring Ancestry and Genetic Heritage06:15 Field of Dreams: A Nostalgic Connection12:06 The Art of Whiskey Tasting18:03 The Influence of Literature on Life Perspectives24:00 The Journey of Life: Adventure and Growth44:23 The Debate on Dietary Practices in Historical Context53:42 The Art of Blending Whiskeys and Cocktails01:01:43 The Role of Sound in Storytelling and Experience01:09:51 The Intersection of Poetry, Storytelling, and Whiskey01:17:00 Whiskey Innovations and Flavor Experiments01:30:25 The Irony of Butterscotch and Alcohol01:35:32 Authenticity in Conversations and Business01:42:09 Personal Stories and Military Connections01:48:44 The Journey of Coaching and Life Lessons01:55:10 Whiskey as an Emotional Experience02:01:58 Cultural Significance of Whiskey Spelling02:07:15 The Evolution of Global WhiskeyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brews-business--5630487/support.

In this episode of the Primal Potential Podcast, we're diving into three powerful but simple strategies to help you optimize your blood sugar, improve your insulin sensitivity, and increase your energy levels. These are real-world, easy-to-implement hacks that go beyond the usual “eat less sugar” advice. Before we get started, grab your copy of my new Fat Loss E-Book! Here's the link. And, head over to my new YouTube channel to subscribe and turn on notifications before the new Carb Series kicks off next week.  Hack #1: Get Sunlight First Thing in the Morning ☀️ Did you know that getting direct sunlight within the first hour of waking helps reset your circadian rhythm, which plays a major role in blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity? Pairing this with light movement (like a 10-minute walk or some gentle stretching) can improve how efficiently your body uses glucose before breakfast. What the Science Says: On average, exposure to sunlight improved insulin sensitivity by 18.75%. Median improvement was 18%, meaning half of people experienced even greater benefits. Range of effects: Sunlight exposure improved insulin function by 15-22%. Glucose tolerance: Participants who got more sunlight saw a 12-16% improvement in how well their bodies processed carbohydrates.

Painting US Empire: Nineteenth-Century Art and Its Legacies (University of Chicago Press, 2025) by Dr. Maggie Cao is the first book to offer a synthetic account of art and US imperialism around the globe in the nineteenth century. In this work, art historian Dr. Cao crafts a nuanced portrait of nineteenth-century US painters' complicity with and resistance to ascendant US imperialism, offering eye-opening readings of canonical works, landscapes of polar expeditions and tropical tourism, still lifes of imported goods, genre paintings, and ethnographic portraiture. Revealing how the US empire was “hidden in plain sight” in the art of this period, Dr. Cao examines artists including Frederic Edwin Church and Winslow Homer who championed and expressed ambivalence toward the colonial project. She also tackles the legacy of US imperialism, examining Euro-American painters of the past alongside global artists of the present. Pairing each chapter with reflections on works by contemporary anticolonial artists including Tavares Strachan, Nicholas Galanin, and Yuki Kihara, Dr. Cao addresses important contemporary questions around representation, colonialism, and indigeneity. This book foregrounds an underacknowledged topic in the study of nineteenth-century US art and illuminates the ongoing ecological and economic effects of the US empire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Today's conversation with Mike Salguero went in a direction I really wasn't anticipating. Initially, I was interested in talking to Mike because he's lived multiple lives as a Founder. First, buying and then raising 10s of millions for a crafts persons marketplace called Custommade.com. Then, after winding down Custommade, starting what he would term a “hobby business” to recover a bit from the toll a large “venture scale” swing took on himself, his health, and his family. Interestingly, the big swing didn't work. But the less ambitious “hobby business” has grown to $500M+ in revenue with zero outside funding. In our Indie Era of Startups talk, we theorize that:— WE'RE ABOUT TO SEE THE BIGGEST CLASS OF SV-EDUCATED FOUNDERS IN HISTORY— THEY'LL BUILD INDEPENDENT, INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD— THESE FOUNDERS WILL LOOK FOR MORE FLEXIBLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND ALIGNED FUNDING PARTNERSMike is a great example of those ideas personified, along with Alan from last week's video. The movement we're building indie to support is happening, and Mike's experiences and lessons learned are emblematic of many returning venture backed founders and early employees.Some other takeaways from this one:The power of constraints — Mike built a $550M empire on just $10K, proving you don't need hoards of VC cash to disrupt an industry. The constraints he placed on the business early allowed ButcherBox to maintain control and focus on long-term growth rather than chasing short-term metrics to please investors.Work-life balance isn't just fluff — Mike built ButcherBox while prioritizing taking care of his body and his growing family. This approach demonstrates that success doesn't always mean sacrificing personal well-being, and can actually lead to more sustainable growth and better decision-making.Playing the long game — With a 25-year vision, ButcherBox is aiming for iconic brand status. This long-term perspective allows the company to focus on transforming the meat industry and building a lasting legacy rather than seeking quick exits or short-term gains.The “barbell strategy” is pure hiring gold — Pairing fresh grads with industry vets creates a powerhouse team. As a VC backed founder, he was pushed to hire the most pedigreed and impressive over the most experienced or most hungry. This unique barbell approach combines the energy and fresh perspectives of young talent with the deep experience and mentorship capabilities of seasoned professionals.Doing things you can't at a VC backed Startup — When Mike said “hit our goals, we're going to Mexico,” the team crushed it. A VC run board would have shut down the idea as not worth the significant expense but he was able to deliver on his promise even when it hurt the wallet. This commitment to following through on promises, no matter the cost, has built a culture of trust and motivation within the company.The final, and I thought most interesting, takeaway from this conversation was Mike's idea that companies know what they want to be. Finding and being true to that has been the key to his success and ignoring it was the foundation of his failures. With Custommade, he wanted it to be something it didn't want to be — a massive marketplace for craftspeople to connect and transact. What it wanted to be was a simple listing service. With Butcherbox, Mike wanted it to be a hobby business so he could outsource everything and collect a check every month from a beach. But what the business wants to be is a force within the world of meat for better quality products and more humane treatment of the animals and land. In both cases, and in different ways, he's fought what the company is telling him about what it wants to be. When he's embraced his role as a steward for an idea, a business and a culture that will continue long after he's out of the day to day grew.That's what I took away from this one. I'm curious about your take away from this one, too. Let's try something new this week — leave a comment on the YouTube video with your takeaways or thoughts, and any experiences you've had that relate to what Mike shares. Don't hesitate to call BS if there's something you think he or I miss the mark on. I'll be monitoring and responding to as many comments as I can. Hoping this will be a fun addition to our weekly tradition of sharing these conversations and artifacts with you. As always, I hope you enjoy listening and commenting as much as we enjoyed recording this one. And if you're working on something you think could be a fit for an investment from indie, please reach out.— Bryce

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.—Lucia is a Senior User Researcher and Program Manager at Haigo, a design agency in Paris. Over the past six years, she has worked with clients across industries like healthcare, aviation, banking, insurance, and culture, helping them build user-centered products and services.She has also taught user research to university students and professionals through Haigo's applied programs.Some of her favorite projects include:* Leading research on accessibility needs for people with cognitive disabilities, enabling an insurance company to create better services.* Improving passenger information for the Parisian metro.* Enhancing professional software for a data company in aviation.* Designing services for a pharmaceutical company to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses.Lucia is passionate about leveraging design and research to create impactful, inclusive, and user-friendly solutions.In our conversation, we discuss:* The dynamic nature of agency work, balancing multiple projects across different industries and the skill of switching contexts effectively.* Navigating new industries as a researcher, embracing the learning curve, and using an outsider perspective as an advantage.* Building strong client relationships, moving beyond a transactional role to becoming a trusted partner in their process.* Handling pushback from clients, especially when they come with predetermined research methods that may not be effective.* Presenting research insights effectively, tailoring the messaging to different audiences, from core teams to high-level stakeholders.Some takeaways:* Starting in a new industry can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with highly technical fields like aviation or healthcare. However, taking time to talk to experts, ask naive questions, and connect the dots gradually builds confidence. Researchers should embrace the learning process and leverage their outsider perspective to surface fresh insights.* Rather than maintaining a client-supplier relationship, agency researchers should integrate themselves into teams, aligning with their goals and challenges. Simple efforts like attending office days, informal coffee chats, and showing genuine interest in their work help foster trust. When clients view researchers as partners, they are more likely to value and act on insights.* When clients insist on specific research methods (like surveys), the key is to understand their underlying goals first. Instead of outright rejection, engage them in a conversation about what they hope to achieve, then suggest alternative approaches that could yield better results. Providing case studies and demonstrating past successes helps build credibility and guide them toward the right methods.* A single research report won't work for everyone—stakeholders have different priorities and time constraints. Weekly check-ins keep core teams engaged, while high-level stakeholders need concise, action-driven summaries. Pairing qualitative insights with relevant data points enhances credibility, ensuring findings resonate with decision-makers.* The best way to ensure research is taken seriously is by maintaining clear methodologies, well-organized deliverables, and a strong narrative. High-quality reports and structured presentations give research the weight it deserves. Making insights easy to digest—through visuals, summaries, and strategic framing—helps organizations act on research more effectively.Where to find Lucia:* LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lucia-rubio-caballerosInterested in sponsoring the podcast?Interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? I'm always looking to partner with brands and businesses that align with my audience. Reach out to me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the podcast, or any affiliated organizations or sponsors. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

Glorious Bodies: Trans Theology and Renaissance Literature (U Chicago Press, 2024) offers a prehistory of transness that recovers early modern theological resources for trans lifeworlds.  In this striking contribution to trans history, Colby Gordon challenges the prevailing assumption that trans life is a byproduct of recent medical innovation by locating a cultural imaginary of transition in the religious writing of the English Renaissance. Marking a major intervention in early modern gender studies, Glorious Bodies insists that transition happened, both socially and surgically, hundreds of years before the nineteenth-century advent of sexology.  Pairing literary texts by Shakespeare, Webster, Donne, and Milton with a broad range of primary sources, Gordon examines the religious tropes available to early modern subjects for imagining how gender could change. From George Herbert's invaginated Jesus and Milton's gestational Adam to the ungendered “glorious body” of the resurrection, early modern theology offers a rich conceptual reservoir of trans imagery. In uncovering early modern trans theology, Glorious Bodies mounts a critique of the broad consensus that secularism is a necessary precondition for trans life, while also combating contemporary transphobia and the right-wing Christian culture war seeking to criminalize transition. Developing a rehabilitative acco unt of theology's value for positing trans lifeworlds, this book leverages premodern religion to imagine a postsecular transness in the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Glorious Bodies: Trans Theology and Renaissance Literature (U Chicago Press, 2024) offers a prehistory of transness that recovers early modern theological resources for trans lifeworlds.  In this striking contribution to trans history, Colby Gordon challenges the prevailing assumption that trans life is a byproduct of recent medical innovation by locating a cultural imaginary of transition in the religious writing of the English Renaissance. Marking a major intervention in early modern gender studies, Glorious Bodies insists that transition happened, both socially and surgically, hundreds of years before the nineteenth-century advent of sexology.  Pairing literary texts by Shakespeare, Webster, Donne, and Milton with a broad range of primary sources, Gordon examines the religious tropes available to early modern subjects for imagining how gender could change. From George Herbert's invaginated Jesus and Milton's gestational Adam to the ungendered “glorious body” of the resurrection, early modern theology offers a rich conceptual reservoir of trans imagery. In uncovering early modern trans theology, Glorious Bodies mounts a critique of the broad consensus that secularism is a necessary precondition for trans life, while also combating contemporary transphobia and the right-wing Christian culture war seeking to criminalize transition. Developing a rehabilitative acco unt of theology's value for positing trans lifeworlds, this book leverages premodern religion to imagine a postsecular transness in the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Glorious Bodies: Trans Theology and Renaissance Literature (U Chicago Press, 2024) offers a prehistory of transness that recovers early modern theological resources for trans lifeworlds.  In this striking contribution to trans history, Colby Gordon challenges the prevailing assumption that trans life is a byproduct of recent medical innovation by locating a cultural imaginary of transition in the religious writing of the English Renaissance. Marking a major intervention in early modern gender studies, Glorious Bodies insists that transition happened, both socially and surgically, hundreds of years before the nineteenth-century advent of sexology.  Pairing literary texts by Shakespeare, Webster, Donne, and Milton with a broad range of primary sources, Gordon examines the religious tropes available to early modern subjects for imagining how gender could change. From George Herbert's invaginated Jesus and Milton's gestational Adam to the ungendered “glorious body” of the resurrection, early modern theology offers a rich conceptual reservoir of trans imagery. In uncovering early modern trans theology, Glorious Bodies mounts a critique of the broad consensus that secularism is a necessary precondition for trans life, while also combating contemporary transphobia and the right-wing Christian culture war seeking to criminalize transition. Developing a rehabilitative acco unt of theology's value for positing trans lifeworlds, this book leverages premodern religion to imagine a postsecular transness in the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Glorious Bodies: Trans Theology and Renaissance Literature (U Chicago Press, 2024) offers a prehistory of transness that recovers early modern theological resources for trans lifeworlds.  In this striking contribution to trans history, Colby Gordon challenges the prevailing assumption that trans life is a byproduct of recent medical innovation by locating a cultural imaginary of transition in the religious writing of the English Renaissance. Marking a major intervention in early modern gender studies, Glorious Bodies insists that transition happened, both socially and surgically, hundreds of years before the nineteenth-century advent of sexology.  Pairing literary texts by Shakespeare, Webster, Donne, and Milton with a broad range of primary sources, Gordon examines the religious tropes available to early modern subjects for imagining how gender could change. From George Herbert's invaginated Jesus and Milton's gestational Adam to the ungendered “glorious body” of the resurrection, early modern theology offers a rich conceptual reservoir of trans imagery. In uncovering early modern trans theology, Glorious Bodies mounts a critique of the broad consensus that secularism is a necessary precondition for trans life, while also combating contemporary transphobia and the right-wing Christian culture war seeking to criminalize transition. Developing a rehabilitative acco unt of theology's value for positing trans lifeworlds, this book leverages premodern religion to imagine a postsecular transness in the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Glorious Bodies: Trans Theology and Renaissance Literature (U Chicago Press, 2024) offers a prehistory of transness that recovers early modern theological resources for trans lifeworlds.  In this striking contribution to trans history, Colby Gordon challenges the prevailing assumption that trans life is a byproduct of recent medical innovation by locating a cultural imaginary of transition in the religious writing of the English Renaissance. Marking a major intervention in early modern gender studies, Glorious Bodies insists that transition happened, both socially and surgically, hundreds of years before the nineteenth-century advent of sexology.  Pairing literary texts by Shakespeare, Webster, Donne, and Milton with a broad range of primary sources, Gordon examines the religious tropes available to early modern subjects for imagining how gender could change. From George Herbert's invaginated Jesus and Milton's gestational Adam to the ungendered “glorious body” of the resurrection, early modern theology offers a rich conceptual reservoir of trans imagery. In uncovering early modern trans theology, Glorious Bodies mounts a critique of the broad consensus that secularism is a necessary precondition for trans life, while also combating contemporary transphobia and the right-wing Christian culture war seeking to criminalize transition. Developing a rehabilitative acco unt of theology's value for positing trans lifeworlds, this book leverages premodern religion to imagine a postsecular transness in the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glorious Bodies: Trans Theology and Renaissance Literature (U Chicago Press, 2024) offers a prehistory of transness that recovers early modern theological resources for trans lifeworlds.  In this striking contribution to trans history, Colby Gordon challenges the prevailing assumption that trans life is a byproduct of recent medical innovation by locating a cultural imaginary of transition in the religious writing of the English Renaissance. Marking a major intervention in early modern gender studies, Glorious Bodies insists that transition happened, both socially and surgically, hundreds of years before the nineteenth-century advent of sexology.  Pairing literary texts by Shakespeare, Webster, Donne, and Milton with a broad range of primary sources, Gordon examines the religious tropes available to early modern subjects for imagining how gender could change. From George Herbert's invaginated Jesus and Milton's gestational Adam to the ungendered “glorious body” of the resurrection, early modern theology offers a rich conceptual reservoir of trans imagery. In uncovering early modern trans theology, Glorious Bodies mounts a critique of the broad consensus that secularism is a necessary precondition for trans life, while also combating contemporary transphobia and the right-wing Christian culture war seeking to criminalize transition. Developing a rehabilitative acco unt of theology's value for positing trans lifeworlds, this book leverages premodern religion to imagine a postsecular transness in the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

Glorious Bodies: Trans Theology and Renaissance Literature (U Chicago Press, 2024) offers a prehistory of transness that recovers early modern theological resources for trans lifeworlds.  In this striking contribution to trans history, Colby Gordon challenges the prevailing assumption that trans life is a byproduct of recent medical innovation by locating a cultural imaginary of transition in the religious writing of the English Renaissance. Marking a major intervention in early modern gender studies, Glorious Bodies insists that transition happened, both socially and surgically, hundreds of years before the nineteenth-century advent of sexology.  Pairing literary texts by Shakespeare, Webster, Donne, and Milton with a broad range of primary sources, Gordon examines the religious tropes available to early modern subjects for imagining how gender could change. From George Herbert's invaginated Jesus and Milton's gestational Adam to the ungendered “glorious body” of the resurrection, early modern theology offers a rich conceptual reservoir of trans imagery. In uncovering early modern trans theology, Glorious Bodies mounts a critique of the broad consensus that secularism is a necessary precondition for trans life, while also combating contemporary transphobia and the right-wing Christian culture war seeking to criminalize transition. Developing a rehabilitative acco unt of theology's value for positing trans lifeworlds, this book leverages premodern religion to imagine a postsecular transness in the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Painting US Empire: Nineteenth-Century Art and Its Legacies (University of Chicago Press, 2025) by Dr. Maggie Cao is the first book to offer a synthetic account of art and US imperialism around the globe in the nineteenth century. In this work, art historian Dr. Cao crafts a nuanced portrait of nineteenth-century US painters' complicity with and resistance to ascendant US imperialism, offering eye-opening readings of canonical works, landscapes of polar expeditions and tropical tourism, still lifes of imported goods, genre paintings, and ethnographic portraiture. Revealing how the US empire was “hidden in plain sight” in the art of this period, Dr. Cao examines artists including Frederic Edwin Church and Winslow Homer who championed and expressed ambivalence toward the colonial project. She also tackles the legacy of US imperialism, examining Euro-American painters of the past alongside global artists of the present. Pairing each chapter with reflections on works by contemporary anticolonial artists including Tavares Strachan, Nicholas Galanin, and Yuki Kihara, Dr. Cao addresses important contemporary questions around representation, colonialism, and indigeneity. This book foregrounds an underacknowledged topic in the study of nineteenth-century US art and illuminates the ongoing ecological and economic effects of the US empire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Painting US Empire: Nineteenth-Century Art and Its Legacies (University of Chicago Press, 2025) by Dr. Maggie Cao is the first book to offer a synthetic account of art and US imperialism around the globe in the nineteenth century. In this work, art historian Dr. Cao crafts a nuanced portrait of nineteenth-century US painters' complicity with and resistance to ascendant US imperialism, offering eye-opening readings of canonical works, landscapes of polar expeditions and tropical tourism, still lifes of imported goods, genre paintings, and ethnographic portraiture. Revealing how the US empire was “hidden in plain sight” in the art of this period, Dr. Cao examines artists including Frederic Edwin Church and Winslow Homer who championed and expressed ambivalence toward the colonial project. She also tackles the legacy of US imperialism, examining Euro-American painters of the past alongside global artists of the present. Pairing each chapter with reflections on works by contemporary anticolonial artists including Tavares Strachan, Nicholas Galanin, and Yuki Kihara, Dr. Cao addresses important contemporary questions around representation, colonialism, and indigeneity. This book foregrounds an underacknowledged topic in the study of nineteenth-century US art and illuminates the ongoing ecological and economic effects of the US empire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Painting US Empire: Nineteenth-Century Art and Its Legacies (University of Chicago Press, 2025) by Dr. Maggie Cao is the first book to offer a synthetic account of art and US imperialism around the globe in the nineteenth century. In this work, art historian Dr. Cao crafts a nuanced portrait of nineteenth-century US painters' complicity with and resistance to ascendant US imperialism, offering eye-opening readings of canonical works, landscapes of polar expeditions and tropical tourism, still lifes of imported goods, genre paintings, and ethnographic portraiture. Revealing how the US empire was “hidden in plain sight” in the art of this period, Dr. Cao examines artists including Frederic Edwin Church and Winslow Homer who championed and expressed ambivalence toward the colonial project. She also tackles the legacy of US imperialism, examining Euro-American painters of the past alongside global artists of the present. Pairing each chapter with reflections on works by contemporary anticolonial artists including Tavares Strachan, Nicholas Galanin, and Yuki Kihara, Dr. Cao addresses important contemporary questions around representation, colonialism, and indigeneity. This book foregrounds an underacknowledged topic in the study of nineteenth-century US art and illuminates the ongoing ecological and economic effects of the US empire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

Painting US Empire: Nineteenth-Century Art and Its Legacies (University of Chicago Press, 2025) by Dr. Maggie Cao is the first book to offer a synthetic account of art and US imperialism around the globe in the nineteenth century. In this work, art historian Dr. Cao crafts a nuanced portrait of nineteenth-century US painters' complicity with and resistance to ascendant US imperialism, offering eye-opening readings of canonical works, landscapes of polar expeditions and tropical tourism, still lifes of imported goods, genre paintings, and ethnographic portraiture. Revealing how the US empire was “hidden in plain sight” in the art of this period, Dr. Cao examines artists including Frederic Edwin Church and Winslow Homer who championed and expressed ambivalence toward the colonial project. She also tackles the legacy of US imperialism, examining Euro-American painters of the past alongside global artists of the present. Pairing each chapter with reflections on works by contemporary anticolonial artists including Tavares Strachan, Nicholas Galanin, and Yuki Kihara, Dr. Cao addresses important contemporary questions around representation, colonialism, and indigeneity. This book foregrounds an underacknowledged topic in the study of nineteenth-century US art and illuminates the ongoing ecological and economic effects of the US empire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Painting US Empire: Nineteenth-Century Art and Its Legacies (University of Chicago Press, 2025) by Dr. Maggie Cao is the first book to offer a synthetic account of art and US imperialism around the globe in the nineteenth century. In this work, art historian Dr. Cao crafts a nuanced portrait of nineteenth-century US painters' complicity with and resistance to ascendant US imperialism, offering eye-opening readings of canonical works, landscapes of polar expeditions and tropical tourism, still lifes of imported goods, genre paintings, and ethnographic portraiture. Revealing how the US empire was “hidden in plain sight” in the art of this period, Dr. Cao examines artists including Frederic Edwin Church and Winslow Homer who championed and expressed ambivalence toward the colonial project. She also tackles the legacy of US imperialism, examining Euro-American painters of the past alongside global artists of the present. Pairing each chapter with reflections on works by contemporary anticolonial artists including Tavares Strachan, Nicholas Galanin, and Yuki Kihara, Dr. Cao addresses important contemporary questions around representation, colonialism, and indigeneity. This book foregrounds an underacknowledged topic in the study of nineteenth-century US art and illuminates the ongoing ecological and economic effects of the US empire. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

In this rich intellectual history of the French-Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas's Talmudic lectures in Paris, Ethan Kleinberg addresses Levinas's Jewish life and its relation to his philosophical writings while making an argument for the role and importance of Levinas's Talmudic lessons. Pairing each chapter with a related Talmudic lecture, Kleinberg uses the distinction Levinas presents between "God on Our Side" and "God on God's Side" to provide two discrete and at times conflicting approaches to Levinas's Talmudic readings. One is historically situated and argued from "our side" while the other uses Levinas's Talmudic readings themselves to approach the issues as timeless and derived from "God on God's own side." In Emmanuel Levinas's Talmudic Turn: Philosophy and Jewish Thought (Stanford UP, 2021), Kleinberg asks whether the ethical message and moral urgency of Levinas's Talmudic lectures can be extended beyond the texts and beliefs of a chosen people, religion, or even the seemingly primary unit of the self. Touching on Western philosophy, French Enlightenment universalism, and the Lithuanian Talmudic tradition, Kleinberg provides readers with a boundary-pushing investigation into the origins, influences, and causes of Levinas's turn to and use of Talmud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this rich intellectual history of the French-Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas's Talmudic lectures in Paris, Ethan Kleinberg addresses Levinas's Jewish life and its relation to his philosophical writings while making an argument for the role and importance of Levinas's Talmudic lessons. Pairing each chapter with a related Talmudic lecture, Kleinberg uses the distinction Levinas presents between "God on Our Side" and "God on God's Side" to provide two discrete and at times conflicting approaches to Levinas's Talmudic readings. One is historically situated and argued from "our side" while the other uses Levinas's Talmudic readings themselves to approach the issues as timeless and derived from "God on God's own side." In Emmanuel Levinas's Talmudic Turn: Philosophy and Jewish Thought (Stanford UP, 2021), Kleinberg asks whether the ethical message and moral urgency of Levinas's Talmudic lectures can be extended beyond the texts and beliefs of a chosen people, religion, or even the seemingly primary unit of the self. Touching on Western philosophy, French Enlightenment universalism, and the Lithuanian Talmudic tradition, Kleinberg provides readers with a boundary-pushing investigation into the origins, influences, and causes of Levinas's turn to and use of Talmud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

In this rich intellectual history of the French-Jewish philosopher Emmanuel Levinas's Talmudic lectures in Paris, Ethan Kleinberg addresses Levinas's Jewish life and its relation to his philosophical writings while making an argument for the role and importance of Levinas's Talmudic lessons. Pairing each chapter with a related Talmudic lecture, Kleinberg uses the distinction Levinas presents between "God on Our Side" and "God on God's Side" to provide two discrete and at times conflicting approaches to Levinas's Talmudic readings. One is historically situated and argued from "our side" while the other uses Levinas's Talmudic readings themselves to approach the issues as timeless and derived from "God on God's own side." In Emmanuel Levinas's Talmudic Turn: Philosophy and Jewish Thought (Stanford UP, 2021), Kleinberg asks whether the ethical message and moral urgency of Levinas's Talmudic lectures can be extended beyond the texts and beliefs of a chosen people, religion, or even the seemingly primary unit of the self. Touching on Western philosophy, French Enlightenment universalism, and the Lithuanian Talmudic tradition, Kleinberg provides readers with a boundary-pushing investigation into the origins, influences, and causes of Levinas's turn to and use of Talmud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Your Me System is the foundation for everything—home, work, family, and beyond. When it’s strong, you feel energized and aligned. When it’s weak, you’re constantly running on empty. In this episode, I break down the 3 best and 3 worst decisions I’ve made for my Me System, so you can reflect and make changes to your own. Key Takeaways: The #1 mistake keeping women overwhelmed and exhausted How to create sustainable rhythms for self-care and energy Why your Me System needs to be customized for your life, stage, and roles A simple action step you can take right now to fuel your energy and clarity Best Decisions: Burpees & Jesus – Pairing movement with time in the Word Declaring Bible Time – Choosing a fixed time for devotionals Self-Awareness & Owning My Needs – Understanding my triggers, burnout signs, and how to manage them Worst Decisions: Running at 30% – Ignoring rest and trying to “push through” Following Someone Else’s Self-Care Plan – Not every method works for everyone! Having No Plan at All – Without intention, self-care never happens Resources: Encourager Academy: Learn the 5 systems to harmonize home and work life Encourager Cohort: Build customized systems with me in this 10-week coaching group! Stay in the Know:Get direct links to new episodes, free resources and more. Join our newsletter. Connect with Me:Got a burning question about home or work life? Drop it along with your review and rating on Apple Podcasts, and I'll personally answer it in an upcoming episode!Join the Community:Let's be buddies! Social Media is where we hang out the most, go live to chat about your pressing questions, and even offer some free coaching. Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram.Utilize Your 5 Systems:Every woman operates in 5 systems: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work. Discover how to bring joy and clarity to all 5 systems here.Explore More:EncouragerPodcast.com Grab my book and access FREE resources.EncouragerAcademy.com Dive into my digital courses covering the 5 systems and join my Encourager Cohort!Shop Our Brands & Favorites:Support the podcast by shopping our brands: Rebekah Scott Designs & 1948 LeatherExplore our favorite wares for your 5 systems in our Amazon shop Thanks to our Podcast Sponsor:If you love my energy and zest, here's my secret - Just Thrive Probiotic & Just Thrive Calm. These products help me function well and feel better! Use the code "ENCOURAGER" for 15% off!Spread the Joy:Your listens and shares mean the world to me! Share with another mama hoping to navigate both home and work life with JOY!Stay Updated:Follow the podcast for automatic updates on new episodes! Find us on all major platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube, Spotify, and more.Connect Outside the Podcast:Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for additional content and updates!Your support is invaluable, and I'm grateful for every share and listen. Together, let's bring joy and clarity to every aspect of our lives! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Brooklyn-based Tables of Contents hosts events that feature a menu inspired by books, from classics like To Kill A Mockingbird, to newer releases like Marlon James' Black Leopard Red Wolf. Chef Evan Hanczor, founder of Tables of Contents, talks about his career, ToC's new ‘community cookbook,' and how food can help connect us to literature.

In our time with business owners, a lot of the headache has less to do with finding the products and services. The innovation usually comes pretty easy for entrepreneurs. But the reality of finding and filling these financial drains in the business is what really can cause the challenge. Hey, it's Scott Beebe with Business On Purpose, and a heads-up—I've got a brand-new book coming out. It's going to be hitting Amazon here in the next few weeks at the time of this recording. And it's specific to contractors. While we work with many different industries of business owners, just over 80% of our clientele are in the contractor space or they support the contractor space. So I've got a brand-new book called The Chaos-Free Contractor that you'll want to be on the lookout for. One of the things I talk about is this idea of finding and filling financial drains in the business. See, money management for contractors involves understanding three key perspectives: the past, the present, and the future. I wanted to explore each of these to help you better manage your finances regardless of your industry. The past perspective of money is like looking at a snapshot frozen in time. It's represented by balance sheets and profit and loss statements (P&Ls). While these documents provide valuable information, they are static and don't offer much flexibility in decision-making. Of course, the IRS is particularly interested in these historical records as they form the basis for tax calculations. Your present financial situation is reflected in your actual cash accounts. We like to say we live in the real world of cash. This is where the concept of subdivided bank accounts comes into play. By separating your money into different homes or categories, you gain a much clearer picture of where each dollar should go. The tactic is similar to the one outlined in Mike Michalowicz's book Profit First. It allows you to allocate funds for specific purposes. When you divide your money into separate entities or accounts, you're actually giving each dollar a job and a home. This method provides a practical way to manage your finances and ensures that you're always aware of how much money is available for different aspects of your business, whether it be generosity, reinvestment, capital expense, or operating expense. While accountants and the IRS focus on past financial data, you, the business owner, need to operate primarily in the present, dealing with cash on hand. Although accrual accounting has its merits, most contractors and business owners benefit from making decisions based on the cash that's actually available—not only today but also what they can assume will be available in the next week or month, not just what the financial statements indicate from the past. To stay on top of your finances, it's good practice to review your bank accounts every single week. This regular check-in allows you to make real-time decisions based on your current situation. By focusing on cash flow and using subdivided bank accounts, you can better manage your money and make informed decisions about the overall operation of your business. The final piece of the puzzle—after looking at the past and present—is the future. This is where a simple tool called budgeting comes in. Start by reviewing the chart of accounts on your P&L statement, which lists the categories where you allocate expenses. Analyze your spending patterns over the last two, three, or four years and use that information to project upcoming expenses for the next year. While it doesn't need to be an exact science, making your best estimate will help guide your decisions moving forward. As you monitor your spending, compare it against your budget—your plan for what you intend to spend. Pairing a simple budget with a basic project start sheet (or job start sheet) can provide unparalleled clarity for your business, regardless of size. This project start sheet or customer start sheet is simply a list of projects set alongside future months. If you're in a project-based business, you can begin plugging in anticipated billings based on your schedule of values for each project. If you're a product-based business, you can start projecting sales volume over the next week, month, or quarter. This practice, combined with your overall cash management strategy, can significantly improve your financial control. Perfection in financials is an unrealistic goal, but money is always in motion. Much like a river that never stops flowing, your job is not to halt the flow but instead to channel it. Effective money management—whether you're a contractor, a product-based business owner, or even running an ice cream shop—is about balancing the different perspectives of past, present, and future. While past financial data is necessary for tax purposes and long-term planning, your day-to-day decisions should be guided by your present cash situation. By doing so, you'll be better equipped to handle the monetary aspects of your business and make decisions that support your success. If you need help with this, go to mybusinessonpurpose.com/ask. You can hop on a 15- to 20-minute call with one of our professional coaches, and they can walk you through these concepts in more detail. One thing we do ask: Make sure that you're the primary owner, have three or more employees (between 3 and 100 employees), and are generating $1 million or more in revenue if you're a contractor, or $500,000 or more if you're a service-based business. If that sounds like you, visit mybusinessonpurpose.com/ask—we'd love to answer your questions!   SIGN UP for our Newsletter HERE ➡️ https://www.boproadmap.com/newsletter For blogs and updates, visit our site HERE ➡️ https://www.mybusinessonpurpose.com/blog/ LISTEN to the Business On Purpose Podcast HERE ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-business-on-purpose/id969222210 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel HERE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPR8lTHY0ay4c0iqncOztg?sub_confirmation=1

It's the final episode of Flavor Odyssey's segment spotlighting the Cigar of the Year picks from The Dojo's Cigar of the Year Sampler at Smoke Inn. In this episode, hosts Robby and Randy pair a drink with the Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio, ranked No. 4 on our 2024 Cigar of the Year list. So, grab an Arsenio, pour a drink, and tune in! Pairings Randy: TWG Quiet Professional cocktail & Aganorsa Arsenio

This episode, Hannah and Amber dive deep into Heir of Fire, chapters 1-6. *This podcast contains spoilers for the entire TOG series, more specific time stamps provided for other SJM series provided below. Episode Outline:  What's Bookin' Good Lookin: 6:30  Chapter Recaps:  13:00  Glass Reflections: 53:20 Wyrd Gate Theories: 61:40Book Recs: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, Cruel King by Rina Kent, The Pairing by Casey McQuiston, One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston As always, thank you for being a part of our book club! Please be sure to rate and review the pod!Patreon: patreon.com/HouseofWindBookClubAudible Trial: www.audibletrial.com/houseofwindEmail us your theories or questions: houseofwindpodcast@gmail.comTheme Music: Age of Mythology by Feysilian Studios*The story and all characters portrayed in voiceover intro as well as discussed in the podcast belong to Sarah J Maas*