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Country artist and viral sensation Hannah Dasher shares her journey through Nashville, building a career on her own terms, and the unexpected success of Stand By Your Pan. She opens up about losing her record deal, finding renewed purpose through faith, meeting her heroes like Reba McEntire and Alan Jackson, plus learning to cook from her family and how her grandmother "Hoochie Nana" inspired her content.

This episode is a discussion inspired by Mystic on Youtube. He recently made a video about why Sony can't/won't delay the release of the PS6. You can watch that video, here. What's it boil down to? Sunk cost. They already spent all the time and money to bring it to market, stopping now won't actually save them anything and can only cost them more. Personally, I think that's a fallacy, but Matt sees the logic of the argument. Additionally, we talk the steam machine, Xbox next gen, and more!

Get ready to read Atomic Habits Chapter 2 by James Clear out loud with me! Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomic Habits! Personally, I love this book. It's such a great book all about building habits that last (and these tips are great for language learning too!) Check out Chapter 1 here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/464/  Get a 30-day Audible free trial using my referral code and get Atomic Habits for FREE: https://adbl.co/2ESq3ro

Welcome to Daily Bitachon Welcome to Daily Bitachon. Having completed Sha'ar Habechina , we are now going to switch to a more timely topic. We find ourselves in the month of Tammuz , which brings the fast of the 17th of Tammuz, followed by the month of Av and its respective fast. I would like to spend some time understanding the deeper dimensions of these months. Personally, seeing how perfectly planned and intricate the events of Jewish history are always provides a powerful chizuk in emunah , which naturally leads to deeper bitachon . To fully appreciate this, we need some background. We are not in a rush, so we will take our time to truly understand it. This framework is based largely on the teachings of the Ben Ish Chai (in Parashat Devarim ), where he discusses these concepts at length. The Three Dimensions of Conflict: Place, Person, and Time First, the Ben Ish Chai notes that the twelve months of the year are fundamentally broken down into four sets of three, aligned with the solar cycle—what we know as the four seasons. Secondly, we know that from the womb, there was a perpetual struggle between Yaakov and Esav . They fought over everything in existence, categorized by the classic framework of Place, Person, and Time . These are the three core dimensions of our existence: a person lives in a place and moves through time . Place: They struggled over the land of Eretz Yisrael . Person: They struggled over who would hold the status of the Bechorah (the birthright). Time: They struggled over who would control the different seasons of the year. The Summer Cycle: Grabbing the Heel Looking at the summer cycle, Yaakov claimed the spring months of Nissan, Iyar, and Sivan —the three months of Chodesh Ha'aviv . This is a beautiful, spiritually rich period: Nissan contains Pesach, Iyar holds the bulk of Sefirat Ha'omer, and Sivan brings Matan Torah. Yaakov Avinu fought for these three wonderful months and claimed them as his own. Then, the intense heat of the summer begins—a period of strict, intense judgment. This is where Esav takes over. This aligns with the fact that Esav calculates by the sun, and the sun is at its strongest during this time. Esav was originally slated to receive Tammuz, Av, and Elul . However, the Torah emphasizes that Yaakov grabbed Esav's heel at birth, earning him the name Yaakov (from Ekev , meaning heel). This teaches us that each of these three-month cycles has a "heel," or a tail end. Yaakov pulled the heel of this summer cycle—the month of Elul —back into his own domain. This converted what would have been an equal three-and-three split into an unequal four-month to two-month split in favor of Yaakov. The Winter Cycle: Venahapoch Hu We see the exact same pattern repeat during the winter months. Tishrei, Cheshvan, and Kislev belong to Yaakov. Tishrei is the month of the High Holidays. Cheshvan, though it contains no holidays, serves as the time to review and process the spiritual gains of the Chagim . Finally, Kislev brings the light of Chanukah. The next three months— Tevet, Shevat, and Adar —should have belonged to Esav. Tevet contains the fast of Asara B'Tevet . Shevat shares a root with the word Shevet , which means a whipping stick or a staff of judgment, signifying that Shevat also carries an element of strict justice. Adar was also supposed to belong to Esav, but once again, Yaakov grabbed the heel of the cycle and pulled Adar back. This is the deeper secret behind the phrase Venahapoch hu —it was completely turned around. Ultimately, this leaves Esav with only four distinct months of intense judgment throughout the year: Tammuz, Av, Tevet, and Shevat . The Spiritual Mechanics of Heat and Cold It is fascinating to see how something as everyday as the twelve months and the changing seasons trace back to the foundational conflict between Yaakov and Esav. Furthermore, the winter and summer concepts relate directly to the ideas of severe cold and severe heat. What do hot and cold have to do with our spiritual lives? It might sound intense, but our tradition teaches that while Gehenom is made of fire—which is what most people know—there is also a Gehenom of snow. There is a realm of extreme heat (like the Sahara Desert) and a realm of extreme cold (like the North Pole). Both are incredibly difficult environments for life. These two extremes correspond to the two primary ways we stumble: Intense Heat: This represents the burning pursuit of desires and lust. Intense Cold: This represents a state of freezing, spiritual paralysis, and laziness. In the winter months, our primary challenge is to overcome the "cold" of laziness and not simply stay in bed. In the summer months, our challenge is to control the "heat" and not follow our desires. The Gehenom of fire is the consequence of chasing unbridled passion, while the Gehenom of snow is for frozen apathy. Esav is constantly trying to entrap us in these two areas. As Rashi notes, when Esav walked in to receive a blessing from his father Yitzchak, Yitzchak saw Gehenom open up behind him. Esav is the one who ultimately aligns with Gehenom , while Yaakov and his children inherit Gan Eden and Olam HaBa . Historical Precision as a Source of Chizuk These spiritual dynamics repeat themselves every single year. As we overcome the specific trials of the summer and winter, we emerge clean. The calendar is not random or haphazard. Tammuz and Av are months of strict judgment because they are Esav's remaining summer months of intense, severe heat. It is no coincidence that this was the exact time of year the Beit HaMikdash was destroyed by fire. The historical convergence is remarkable. The First Beit HaMikdash , the Second Beit HaMikdash , the Spanish Inquisition, and the outbreaks of both World War I and World War II all heavily converged around this specific window of the year. Rav Eliyahu Lopian once beautifully remarked that if the enemy only realized that the Jewish people actually derive a chizuk in emunah from the fact that these tragic events repeatedly happen at the exact same calendar window, they would have intentionally chosen a different time to attack us! Recognizing that everything is so precisely designed and orchestrated by Hakadosh Baruch Hu is profoundly comforting. It serves to strengthen our emunah and bitachon , giving us the tools to navigate and elevate these challenging times of the year.

Friends, Romans, Countryfolk . . . lend me a dollar, won't you? No? Well, fine, we're doing a new series anyway! So quo that in your vadis! This time we're choosing a random year every two episodes and discussing the most successful movie of that year and the biggest bomb of that year. At Mike's direction, we're calling it “Tops and Bottoms.” Personally, I don't see what bathing suit components have to do with cinema, but Mike was very insistent about this title . . . although he kept giggling every time he said it, so I'm not sure how serious he was. Tops and Bottoms . . . nossir, I don't get it. Anyway, this time we're using the highly sophisticated Max-O-Tron 9000000 to generate the year (ignore any rumors that you might hear regarding the fact that the Max-O-Tron 9000000 is, in fact, a six-sided die and a set of percentile dice. Lies, I tell you, lies!) and through this incredibly complex algorithm (it would take a scientist to explain it), we settled on 1959. And what was 1959's biggest cinematic success? A small-scale family drama involving a nice Jewish family called “Ben-Hur.” There's love, spear-throwing, a friendly little chariot race and a few appearances by a young Jewish fella who broke his parents' hearts by refusing to become a doctor and didn't HE live to regret it! And remember: you'll take Ben-Hur's chariot when you pry it from his cold, dead hands, you damn dirty ape! Give a listen! Poll question: when you hear that a movie is a multi-Oscar winner, does that influence your desire to see it? Positively or negatively? Leave a comment or call our Oscar-nominated hotline at 617-398-7266

June 21, 2026John Elmore Psalm 34Psalm 34 shows us that following Jesus can't be borrowed from someone else's story, you must personally taste and see that He is good by trusting Him in your fear, pain, and need. David's testimony in the cave reminds us that Jesus hears us, stays near to us in suffering, gives peace in the middle of trouble, and invites us to live boldly by sharing what He's done and resting in the promise of eternal life.Testify to others about JesusAsk God for answersSeek the Lord and peace Trust God with your troubles Endure afflictions because of Christ Life Group Discussion:If you really believed someone's eternity was at stake, how might it change the way you pray for and engage the people around you this week?Is there an area of your life right now where you're tempted to panic, control the outcome, or rely on yourself instead of bringing it honestly before God?What practically helps stir your affection for God, Scripture, worship, prayer, silence, community, serving, and how can you intentionally build more of that into your week?When life feels crushing, do you tend to carry the weight yourself or cast it on God? What usually keeps you from surrendering it to Him?As we are reminded that the Christian life is not freedom from affliction, but confidence that Jesus will deliver us fully in the end. How does that challenge the way you normally think about hardship, suffering, or unanswered prayer?

June 21, 2026John Elmore Psalm 34Psalm 34 shows us that following Jesus can't be borrowed from someone else's story, you must personally taste and see that He is good by trusting Him in your fear, pain, and need. David's testimony in the cave reminds us that Jesus hears us, stays near to us in suffering, gives peace in the middle of trouble, and invites us to live boldly by sharing what He's done and resting in the promise of eternal life.Testify to others about JesusAsk God for answersSeek the Lord and peace Trust God with your troubles Endure afflictions because of Christ Life Group Discussion:If you really believed someone's eternity was at stake, how might it change the way you pray for and engage the people around you this week?Is there an area of your life right now where you're tempted to panic, control the outcome, or rely on yourself instead of bringing it honestly before God?What practically helps stir your affection for God, Scripture, worship, prayer, silence, community, serving, and how can you intentionally build more of that into your week?When life feels crushing, do you tend to carry the weight yourself or cast it on God? What usually keeps you from surrendering it to Him?As we are reminded that the Christian life is not freedom from affliction, but confidence that Jesus will deliver us fully in the end. How does that challenge the way you normally think about hardship, suffering, or unanswered prayer?

Introduction: The Line Between Learning and Stealing Well, hey there. Welcome back. And I really mean that. I’m really glad you’re here. I’m really glad that you enjoy my vast library of information. In fact, I want you to do whatever you want with it. If you can accomplish something or understand something, in fact, there’s really no limit to what I would like you to do with the information. Except for one thing. And that one thing is steal it. What Actually Constitutes Stealing in the Age of AI? And you might say, well, Mark, it’s free. You’re already giving it away for a steal. Oh, I gotcha there. That was clever. Here’s the thing. If you use the information for yourself, that’s not stealing. If you use the information to improve something or to learn, or if it acts as a springboard in which you can say, hey, Mark mentioned that thing, I’m going to go look it up further and go do a, you know, go dive right into that, that’s not stealing. However, if you essentially cut and paste my information into AI and then post the result as your own, that’s stealing. The Unique Stamp of a Creator: Why Authenticity Matters Now you could say, well, look, lots of people come up with information relatively at the same time, right? So someone could come up with something around the same time someone else does, or there might be 20 people posting about the same time. Well, that’s fine, of course. If all 20 people did their research and due diligence, you’re going to see the flavor of that person on each post. I would like to think that each and every post that I make, each and every podcast episode, every book that I write has my stamp on it. It has my signature. You know that Mark Bradford wrote that. And for it to have that signature, there’s going to be good and bad, right? You may find that these episodes are rather dense and you would like someone to talk a little slower. You might also enjoy the fact that I have a format of sort of discover, raise awareness, and then kind of give you a tangible thing to take away. AI Generation vs. Iterative Creation: Putting Heart into the Work But it’s me. And I do this stuff from scratch. I mean, let’s talk about AI a little bit. Even when I generate some images, I spend way too much time on what is basically an image that people on Spotify and YouTube and iTunes probably aren’t going to see. And yet I still spend all of that time. And when I generate an image, I don’t just say, hey, give me an image of somebody doing this. No, I spend way too much time adjusting and iterating and iterating and iterating. And I did a podcast episode called Live Life Iteratively, and we talk about that there. The truth is I put my heart and soul into these things. Ultimately, I want you to benefit from it. I want you to be wiser and smarter. I want you to have a spark because of something I said. But when someone takes that, they take what you have written and they obviously put it through an AI slop machine only to repost it, that’s stealing. It’s a bunch of other things too. But it’s stealing. The Impact of AI on Non-Creative Professions If you’re not in the creative space, you may either doubt what I’m saying, or you might think, well, I can’t really relate to that. But you can. Even if you’re not in the creative space, and I typically argue that everyone’s in that space, there are still things that are uniquely you. And those aren’t things that only you find at home. Those are things that manifest themselves in your job. And if you’re successful at what you do, part of that success is probably because you do it your way. All of the fungible pursuits are still affected by this. Even if you’re in banking, or real estate, or dentistry, or sales, you’re still going to bring what is uniquely you to the table. It’s going to give you an advantage over other people, and it’s going to be something that people recognize you by. Experience Equals Wisdom: The True Cost of Duplication You may sell something that is in no way remotely interesting to people, but you make a good living at it. And you’ve figured out a way to sell that. You’ve figured out a way to connect to other people, to potential clients, in a way that gives you a lot of success. And it was probably done with blood, sweat, and tears. You probably had to figure this out after a while. And as I say, pain equals experience, and experience equals wisdom. So you have this wisdom that you painfully acquired. If someone comes by and copies that, you may say, well, it was eventually going to get out. But if somebody copies that and says, hey, I’m unique in this way because I do this thing… You would then say, well, no, you’re not unique. Now you’re a duplicate because you just stole the thing that I do. The Dirty Secret of AI Training Models and Piracy I’m not even talking about patents, trademarks, and copyrights. I’m talking about systems and things and ways of communicating, and ideas that people can come up with independently. The age of AI brings with it a lot of ups and downs. In my opinion, a lot more downs than ups. And when people adopt technology, technology tends to just magnify something that they’re already experiencing. How AI Amplifies Our Basic Instincts and Desires If someone’s a thrill seeker and they have a car, but they get a fast car, well, that’s going to amplify their seeking of that thrill in a way that’s pretty obvious. If someone’s desperately seeking status and attention, and AI comes along, well, it’s going to basically enable that. Like a drug dealer saying, hey, the drugs are now free, just click this button. You’ve seen it before. You’ve seen the memes about the flyers. How every flyer looks the same. And they call them the “boomer AI flyers” because they are. Typically older people who have adopted AI and just marvel and are thrilled at the fact that they can type a few things into it and get a flyer. But the flyers all look the same. The creative space has always been a difficult place to enforce ownership and rights. In fact, even when AI came along and was trained on books, do you think those books were paid for? A lot of them weren’t. The dirty secret of AI is that a lot of the books that main AIs were trained on were pirated. Generating Art vs. Imitating Artists: An Ethical Distinction Let me be introspective and objective. Now, as I’ve said, I use typically Midjourney and spend many hours, probably too many hours, generating and regenerating and adjusting images over and over and over again just so that I can get the proper image to invoke the proper emotion, at which time I then overlay all of my text and spend way too much time deciding on a stupid font, etc., etc. So I spend way too much work on that. But I’ve generated an image. And those images are drawn from the works of artists. I could say, show me an image of two people shaking hands as if Van Gogh painted it. And it would do it. It would do it in such a way that would be fairly believable. Now, Van Gogh would never paint that, but now you’ve created an image as if you’re that person. I don’t sell that image though. I don’t sell that image as if I created it. I generated it, but I didn’t create it. There’s a vast difference between using that as a background, as an icon for one of my podcast episodes, and finding someone online, perhaps someone I know, and taking a picture of their painting, feeding it through Midjourney, and saying, make a painting just like this one. And then me posting it as if I did that. Do you see the difference? Actionable Advice: How to Avoid Becoming “AI Slop” And again, I can feel in a lot of your brains that you’re going, well, look, this just doesn’t affect me. I don’t care. But it does affect you. And again, if you’re not in what you think is a creative space, there are still aspects of what you do, your productivity and your output, that are going to be affected by AI. And if someone then uses that as a proxy, you’re going to be in trouble. You’re going to be without a job, and you’re going to fight tooth and nail to hang on to what makes you you. I’m telling you, it doesn’t feel good when that happens. So this is the part in the episode where I tell you what to do, or I say what can we do, right? So what can you do? Well, we raised awareness of it, so be mindful of this. And if you’re mindful in a way that you weren’t before, you’re going to see in areas where people after a certain age post a lot of this, you’re going to see it. It’s all you’re going to see. All you’re going to see is this, as referred to as AI slop, over and over and over again. Personally, you should avoid anything that decides it wants to take the place of your frontal lobe. And I did a podcast episode on that, and there’s an MIT study in which people don’t think for themselves. They just went, oh, okay, I’ll just ask the AI for that. Give me a bullet list of five reasons why blah, blah, blah. And now I’ll post that and shove that in people’s faces. And if someone asks that person the next day, what was your post about? They’d have no idea. That’s not information. That’s not helping people. That’s static. That’s noise, and that’s garbage. And it’s not good for you. Protecting Your Work: Takedown Notices and Platform Stringency YouTube is very stringent about takedown notices. People can post a notice and say, hey, this is my stuff. And then YouTube will come to that person who is the creator and say, okay, we’ve taken this down or we’ve demonetized it. And in some cases, when people are accused of this, it’s frustrating because they’ll be getting tens of thousands of views and the money that should be going to them goes to somewhere else. But they take that stuff seriously. I have been tagged in both Spotify and YouTube about Alchemy. And it wasn’t hard to prove that I was here first and I and my specific kind of alchemy is different than what they were saying. They even have AI, here we go, they even have AI that randomly will spot stuff and say, hey, you’re infringing. So you also risk that. Conclusion: Focus on Your Unique Gift I know it makes your head spin when you just want to eat your pancakes and you just want to go do your job. But I’m warning you that if you are someone who creates or someone who has a special way of doing something, and that’s everyone, you can be in danger of this happening to you. If you’re someone who does this sort of thing, know that there are consequences for doing it. In a perfect world, I think each and every one of us has a gift. We have a gift and can bring something to other people, to groups, to civilization as a whole. We all have a gift. And focusing on that gift is what makes us happy and productive and who we are. Focusing on copying someone else’s gifts is just not a good idea. Thank you as always. I appreciate you, and I appreciate you listening. And take care.

听前提示一、每期提供10个单词，每个单词都会有2-3个例句，方便理解记忆。二、每个单词和句子都会重复5遍，其中第2遍为慢速，有助于识别。三、本材料的整体难度较低，可以用来听力磨耳朵和单词查漏补缺。Day 1591581.Opposev.反对，使对立，使对抗Don't oppose him.不要反对他。He opposed our decision.他反对我们的决定。He was strongly opposed to the idea.他强烈反对这个想法。1582.Oppositea.对面的，相对的n.对立面The bank is opposite the supermarket.银行在超市对面。You should go in the opposite direction.你应该朝相反的方向前进。1583.Optionn.选择（权）How many options do we have?我们有多少种选择？Personally,I prefer the second option.就个人而言，我更喜欢第二种选择。1584.Orangen.桔，橙，橙色Would you like some orange juice?你想喝点橙汁吗？He gave me an orange in exchange for a piece of cake.他给我一个桔子换一块蛋糕。There is an orange on the table.桌子上有一个橘子。1585.Ordern.命令；次序v.定制，订购I'd like to cancel my order.我想取消我的订单。Put these words in alphabetical order.按字母顺序排列这些单词。The names on the list are in alphabetical order.名单上的名字按字母顺序排列。1586.Ordinarya.普通的，平凡的，平常的This is an ordinary task.这是一项普通的任务。There's nothing out of the ordinary.没有什么不寻常的。1587.Organizationn.组织，团体，机构She is a member of this organization.她是该组织的成员。He works for a non-profit organization.他在一家非营利组织工作。That organization depends on voluntary contributions.该组织依赖自愿捐款。1588.Organizev.组织，筹备They want me to organize the party.他们想让我组织聚会。You need to organize your time better.你需要更好地组织自己的时间。1589.Organizedadj.有组织的，系统的v.组织I need to get more organized.我需要更有条理。Your work is poorly organized.你的工作组织得很差。1590．Originn.起源；出身，来历I don't know the origin of the rumor.我不知道谣言的起源。Do you know the origin of this tradition?你知道这个传统的起源吗？

Getting race ready requires a plan and patience. It requires consistency. It requires boring determination. Then you have to show up on race day and swim, bike and run to the best of your ability. Simple, isn't it?TRANSCRIPTHappy Fathers Day and Welcome back to The Lonely Triathlete.Well… this is it.Eight months of training comes down to this.In just over a week, on June 28th, I'll be lining up at the start line with a goal that, honestly, would have seemed pretty ambitious a few years ago.I'm going to attempt to qualify for the Triathlon Age Group World Championships.And the funny thing is… I actually think I have a shot.Now, before anyone thinks I'm getting ahead of myself, let me explain.Last year at this same race, I finished first in my age category.Which sounds pretty impressive.Except there's a small detail.I was the only person in my category.So technically, yes, I was first.But I was also first because I was the only one.And that's one of the funny things about endurance sports. You can prepare, you can train, you can execute — but there are still so many things completely outside your control.Who shows up.Who is having the race of their life.Who has been training specifically for that event.And that's why I'm trying not to obsess about the competition.That said, I do think there are a few things that could work in my favour.This qualifier has not been heavily promoted. In fact, even knowing that this was a qualification race, I had trouble finding much information about it.So maybe that means fewer people are chasing those qualification spots.Maybe someone fast shows up and beats me — but they didn't realize there were extra steps required to actually qualify.Who knows?The other thing is there is a potential rival I'm watching.He beat me by about a minute at the Vancouver Standard distance race in 2024.A minute.That's not a huge gap.That's the difference between a good transition and a slow one.A slightly better swim.A smarter bike.A stronger run.But he is also racing at the World Championships at the Sprint distance in Spain later this year, so it's possible he won't be targeting this Standard distance race.Again though — all of that is speculation.And that brings me to the only thing I actually control.The preparation.So what have I done since October to give myself the best possible chance?Number one: consistency.I started training back in October and I have put in six days a week of training consistently.And that is the thing I'm probably most proud of.Not one huge workout.Not one heroic training week.Just showing up.Week after week.The swim sessions.The bike sessions.The runs.The recovery.The boring stuff.Because that's where endurance fitness is built.The race is just the final exam.The work happened months ago.The second thing I'm really excited about is my bike fitness.My FTP is the highest it has ever been.I'm sitting around 270 watts.And my watts per kilogram is also the highest it has ever been — around 3.43 watts per kilogram.For me, that's a huge milestone.Because the goal isn't just to be fit.The goal is to be fit enough that I can swim, bike, and still run well.That's the challenge of triathlon.Then there are the little things.The marginal gains.Because if you're a triathlete, you know exactly what I mean.At some point you start looking for every possible advantage.This year I added aerodynamic calf sleeves.Will they make a difference?Hopefully.Maybe they save me a few watts.Maybe those few watts add up.I've also got a new pair of Speed Laces ready for my race shoes.Because it makes absolutely no sense to spend eight months training and then waste 15 seconds in transition tying your shoes.I am fully aware of how silly it is to spend money on marginal gains but the reality is, as a mid or back-of-the-packer while these things don't matter, once you've done everything in your power to hit the podium and yet fall 1 minute short, it is an option to try and squeeze that minute from a slightly faster pair of shoes or by shaving your foreams or by getting those extra massage sessions. What else? Well, I've also got my new pair of TheMagic5 Vector goggles ready to go.A leak-free swim and clear vision is a pretty good way to start the race.And nutrition is another big focus this year.I've switched to Precision Fuel and Hydration.I'm loading more electrolytes before the race, and I'm carrying more electrolytes with me on the bike and run.Now, can I say for certain that electrolytes were a limiter for me?No.Especially at the Olympic distance.But I strongly suspect they hurt me during my 70.3 last year.So this year I'd rather go into the race slightly overprepared than underprepared.Speaking of things outside the plan…If you follow my Patreon, you'll know I had a bit of a scare two weeks ago.I hurt my back.I think it happened during swimming, and for about three days I was in significant discomfort.It affected my sleep.It affected my ability to train.And the decision I made was probably one of the hardest decisions for an athlete:I stopped.I took eight full days completely off training.And in hindsight hat was the right decision.I've also seen a chiropractor twice.And I'll admit — I've had reservations about chiropractors in the past.That's probably a topic for another episode.But I have to say, I've been really impressed with the care I received.Not just the treatment itself, but the exercise recommendations and stretching protocols afterward.That homework has probably been just as valuable as the treatment.The other little experiment I've added is supplementing with 200 milligrams a day of Ubiquinol.This is the more bioavailable form of CoQ10.There are some studies suggesting potential benefits for endurance and recovery.Now, the frustrating part is that these things take time.Apparently four to six weeks for meaningful levels in the body.So I'm probably not going to see some magical transformation before race day.But if it gives me even the smallest advantage?I'll take it.At this point, there really isn't much more I can do.Other than one thing.Stay calm.There is a fine line between preparation and obsession.Between having a plan and trying to control every single variable.The weather.The competition.The exact race conditions.You can't control those things.You can only control how you respond.Im happy to see that at the moent the forecast is looking pretty ideal.Cool temperatures.Blue skies.A great day for racing.So my goal for the final week is to be Zen about the things I can't control.I want to show up prepared.I want to execute my race.I want to challenge myself.Yes, I want to qualify for Worlds.That's the goal.But at the end of the day, the reason I do this sport is bigger than a result.It's the feeling of pushing myself.It's being surrounded by other people who live this strange triathlon lifestyle.It's knowing that I gave my best.And regardless of the outcome, I know I'll come away with either satisfaction, insight, or both.And why does any of this matter to me as a 58 year old amateur? Because as I age it is becoming increasingly clear that life is not forever. Every day brings a headline that a childhood hero or celebrity has passed away. More and more often I'm hearing of friends with sudden health issues. Personally, I'm experiencing injuries at a higher rate than ever. I realize that our time in this sport has a limit and while we never can never know where that limit is, it's out there somewhere on the horizon.So…The countdown begins once again.June 28th.Let's see what happens.Until next time, peace

Getting race ready requires a plan and patience. It requires consistency. It requires boring determination. Then you have to show up on race day and swim, bike and run to the best of your ability. Simple, isn't it?Are you a member yet? Check membership options at www.patreon.com/thelonelytriathleteTRANSCRIPTHappy Fathers Day and Welcome back to The Lonely Triathlete.Well… this is it.Eight months of training comes down to this.In just over a week, on June 28th, I'll be lining up at the start line with a goal that, honestly, would have seemed pretty ambitious a few years ago.I'm going to attempt to qualify for the Triathlon Age Group World Championships.And the funny thing is… I actually think I have a shot.Now, before anyone thinks I'm getting ahead of myself, let me explain.Last year at this same race, I finished first in my age category.Which sounds pretty impressive.Except there's a small detail.I was the only person in my category.So technically, yes, I was first.But I was also first because I was the only one.And that's one of the funny things about endurance sports. You can prepare, you can train, you can execute — but there are still so many things completely outside your control.Who shows up.Who is having the race of their life.Who has been training specifically for that event.And that's why I'm trying not to obsess about the competition.That said, I do think there are a few things that could work in my favour.This qualifier has not been heavily promoted. In fact, even knowing that this was a qualification race, I had trouble finding much information about it.So maybe that means fewer people are chasing those qualification spots.Maybe someone fast shows up and beats me — but they didn't realize there were extra steps required to actually qualify.Who knows?The other thing is there is a potential rival I'm watching.He beat me by about a minute at the Vancouver Standard distance race in 2024.A minute.That's not a huge gap.That's the difference between a good transition and a slow one.A slightly better swim.A smarter bike.A stronger run.But he is also racing at the World Championships at the Sprint distance in Spain later this year, so it's possible he won't be targeting this Standard distance race.Again though — all of that is speculation.And that brings me to the only thing I actually control.The preparation.So what have I done since October to give myself the best possible chance?Number one: consistency.I started training back in October and I have put in six days a week of training consistently.And that is the thing I'm probably most proud of.Not one huge workout.Not one heroic training week.Just showing up.Week after week.The swim sessions.The bike sessions.The runs.The recovery.The boring stuff.Because that's where endurance fitness is built.The race is just the final exam.The work happened months ago.The second thing I'm really excited about is my bike fitness.My FTP is the highest it has ever been.I'm sitting around 270 watts.And my watts per kilogram is also the highest it has ever been — around 3.43 watts per kilogram.For me, that's a huge milestone.Because the goal isn't just to be fit.The goal is to be fit enough that I can swim, bike, and still run well.That's the challenge of triathlon.Then there are the little things.The marginal gains.Because if you're a triathlete, you know exactly what I mean.At some point you start looking for every possible advantage.This year I added aerodynamic calf sleeves.Will they make a difference?Hopefully.Maybe they save me a few watts.Maybe those few watts add up.I've also got a new pair of Speed Laces ready for my race shoes.Because it makes absolutely no sense to spend eight months training and then waste 15 seconds in transition tying your shoes.I am fully aware of how silly it is to spend money on marginal gains but the reality is, as a mid or back-of-the-packer while these things don't matter, once you've done everything in your power to hit the podium and yet fall 1 minute short, it is an option to try and squeeze that minute from a slightly faster pair of shoes or by shaving your foreams or by getting those extra massage sessions. What else? Well, I've also got my new pair of TheMagic5 Vector goggles ready to go.A leak-free swim and clear vision is a pretty good way to start the race.And nutrition is another big focus this year.I've switched to Precision Fuel and Hydration.I'm loading more electrolytes before the race, and I'm carrying more electrolytes with me on the bike and run.Now, can I say for certain that electrolytes were a limiter for me?No.Especially at the Olympic distance.But I strongly suspect they hurt me during my 70.3 last year.So this year I'd rather go into the race slightly overprepared than underprepared.Speaking of things outside the plan…If you follow my Patreon, you'll know I had a bit of a scare two weeks ago.I hurt my back.I think it happened during swimming, and for about three days I was in significant discomfort.It affected my sleep.It affected my ability to train.And the decision I made was probably one of the hardest decisions for an athlete:I stopped.I took eight full days completely off training.And in hindsight hat was the right decision.I've also seen a chiropractor twice.And I'll admit — I've had reservations about chiropractors in the past.That's probably a topic for another episode.But I have to say, I've been really impressed with the care I received.Not just the treatment itself, but the exercise recommendations and stretching protocols afterward.That homework has probably been just as valuable as the treatment.The other little experiment I've added is supplementing with 200 milligrams a day of Ubiquinol.This is the more bioavailable form of CoQ10.There are some studies suggesting potential benefits for endurance and recovery.Now, the frustrating part is that these things take time.Apparently four to six weeks for meaningful levels in the body.So I'm probably not going to see some magical transformation before race day.But if it gives me even the smallest advantage?I'll take it.At this point, there really isn't much more I can do.Other than one thing.Stay calm.There is a fine line between preparation and obsession.Between having a plan and trying to control every single variable.The weather.The competition.The exact race conditions.You can't control those things.You can only control how you respond.Im happy to see that at the moent the forecast is looking pretty ideal.Cool temperatures.Blue skies.A great day for racing.So my goal for the final week is to be Zen about the things I can't control.I want to show up prepared.I want to execute my race.I want to challenge myself.Yes, I want to qualify for Worlds.That's the goal.But at the end of the day, the reason I do this sport is bigger than a result.It's the feeling of pushing myself.It's being surrounded by other people who live this strange triathlon lifestyle.It's knowing that I gave my best.And regardless of the outcome, I know I'll come away with either satisfaction, insight, or both.And why does any of this matter to me as a 58 year old amateur? Because as I age it is becoming increasingly clear that life is not forever. Every day brings a headline that a childhood hero or celebrity has passed away. More and more often I'm hearing of friends with sudden health issues. Personally, I'm experiencing injuries at a higher rate than ever. I realize that our time in this sport has a limit and while we never can never know where that limit is, it's out there somewhere on the horizon.So…The countdown begins once again.June 28th.Let's see what happens.Until next time, peace

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi joins for an episode that goes far beyond Jersey Shore. Nicole reflects on becoming a reality TV icon at 21, her cervical cancer diagnosis, and her alien abduction at 13-years-old. Snookie shares what it was like growing up in front of millions of viewers along with the challenges of fame, finding her husband, raising three children, building her successful Snooki Shop brand, and where things stand with the Jersey Shore cast now. She also opens up about her cervical cancer diagnosis, the warning signs she ignored, and her message to encourage women to prioritize their health. And of course, they both get to nerd out over their fascination with aliens, UFOs, and the unexplained along with Snooki's alien abduction.

A proper answer for non-Catholics who comment on the Crucifix by saying, "Get Christ off the cross!". What's the Church stance on homosexual conversion therapy? Does a Lutheran minister have the ability to consecrate? Are the jews bear personal responsibility for Jesus's death?

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In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Timothy Shriver. Tim is one of five children of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics, and Sargent Shriver, who helped found the Peace Corps. A recently discovered memoir by Sargent Shriver, called, “We Called it a War” was just published. It's a first-hand account of Sargent Shriver's leadership of the War on Poverty. Timothy Shriver is  Chairman of Special Olympics He talks about the lessons from his father's work and how to inspire people to join in the war against poverty to defeat it.Support the show

If you've ever felt like a client hated your work, this episode might completely change the way you see feedback forever.Every designer knows the feeling. You send over a logo, a website, or a brand concept you're proud of, only to get back a wall of revisions, nitpicks, and comments that feel more like criticism than feedback.Suddenly, you're convinced the client hates the work. Maybe even hates you. But what if they don't?In this episode of The Angry Designer, we sit down with Carly Kernt, founder of FlyDog Digital and speaker at Creative South, to uncover why designers take feedback so personally, how different personality types communicate, and why understanding the way clients think can completely transform your relationships, presentations, and creative confidence.In this episode:• Why designers often feel attacked by client feedback• The real reason clients and designers misunderstand each other• How different personality types communicate and process informationWhether you're a freelancer, agency designer, creative leader, or in-house designer, this conversation will help you stop taking feedback personally, better understand your clients, and turn frustrating relationships into productive ones.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more?  See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

Have you ever watched your child struggle with something and immediately felt the urge to step in?Maybe they couldn't find the right words in a conversation.Maybe they were frustrated by homework.Maybe they forgot something important.Maybe they felt nervous before an event.Maybe they were disappointed by a friendship.Or maybe they were standing on a stool trying to fill up their own water bottle, taking twice as long as it would take you.Maybe they were struggling to zip their jacket.Order their own meal.Ask the question themselves.Carry the bag.Tie the shoe.And before they even had a chance to work through it, you were already reaching for a solution.Explaining. Fixing. Helping. Rescuing.If you're a parent, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Chances are, when it's happening in real time, you don't even realize you're doing it.Because watching our children struggle is uncomfortable.Personally, I think it's often harder to watch your child struggle than it is to face your own struggles.We love them. We want to protect them. We want to spare them unnecessary pain. We want to make things easier when we can.Sometimes we see the obstacle before they do. Sometimes we see their potential and all the possibilities that lie ahead, and because we can spot the roadblock coming, we want to clear it before they ever reach it.The motivation is beautiful. It's love.We love them so much that we want to spare them heartache. Frustration. Disappointment. Embarrassment. Failure. We want to cushion the fall before it ever happens.And honestly, this is something I think about all the time with Sledge.As a special-needs parent, this question carries an extra layer for me. There are moments when helping is absolutely necessary. Moments when support, advocacy, therapy, and intervention matter deeply.But there are also moments when I find myself asking:Am I helping because he truly needs help? Or am I helping because I'm uncomfortable watching him struggle?Because if I'm honest, there are times when Sledge has proven himself far more capable than I expected.He adapts.He perseveres.He figures things out.He keeps trying.And over and over again, he reminds me that capability is often built in the very moments we're tempted to step in.Lately I've been wondering something.What if, in our effort to help, we occasionally step in too soon?What if some of the very experiences we're trying to save our children from are the experiences that would help them discover what they're capable of?What if every time we rush in before they actually need us, we unintentionally communicate a message we never meant to send?Not, “I've got you.”But, “I don't think you've got this.”What if our constant rescuing quietly teaches them to doubt their own resilience?To question their ability to problem-solve?To believe that discomfort is something to escape rather than something they can move through?Because confidence isn't built when someone else always does it for us.Confidence is built when we discover that we can do hard things.That we can recover.That we can adapt.That we can try again.That we can survive disappointment.That we can face challenges and keep moving forward.That God has equipped us for more than we realize.Even if we fall.Even if it's messy.Even if it takes longer than we'd like.Even if the water bottle spills all over the floor.That's why I was so excited to sit down with my friends Sissy Goff and David Thomas to discuss their new book, Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience.Get all the notes and resources on from this podcast at cleerelystated.substack.com and join the community!

I love a good ensemble film, one where a bunch of characters some together and pool their collective talens in order to achieve a common goal. In this week's episode I'll be recommending a few films in which multiple characters team up and head out!Smokey and the Bandit (1977)Big Enos and his son have a taste for Coors beer, which back in the 1970s was illegal to ship east of the Mississippi. The two are willing to pay big money to anyone who can make the run from Georgia to Texas and back and deliver 400 cases of Coors in less than 28 hours, and the Bandit (Burt Reynolds) and his pal Cletus (Jerry Reed) are just the ones to pull it off. Unfortunately for them, the Bandit picks up a runaway bride named Carrie (Sally Fields) who left Junior, the son of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason), at the alter. With a Smokey from Texas hot on their tail, it's “east bound and down” in a race to deliver the goods before the law ruins their fun.The Great Muppet Caper (1981)When Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo blow their first (and last) job as reporters for a newspaper in England, the trio must team up to clear their names and prevent the theft of Lady Holiday's most expensive posession, the Baseball Diamond. Featuring a slew of cameos and starring Diana Rigg as Lady Holiday and Charles Grodin as her crooken brother, Nicky. Personally, I think this sequel to The Muppet Movie is actually better. Yeah, I said it.Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)In the fourth Police Academy film, citizens are being recruited to assist our favorite police department through their new outreach program, Citizens On Patrol (C.O.P.) The new recruits are unqualified buffoons… which makes them a lot like the officers already on the force.Cannibal: The Musical (1993)The sky is blue, and all the leave are green… that is, until Alferd Packer returns from a prospecting expedition gone wrong and instead of finding other survivors, search parties find evidence of (gulp) cannibalism. Written by and starring Matt Stone and Trey Parker of South Park fame, Cannibal: The Musical features an interesting plot, catchy musical numbers, and jokes you can really sink your teeth into (no pun intended).I love a good “Hero's Journey” plot, but films with groups of characters joining up to accomplish a common goal can be even more fun. If two is company and three's a crowd, ensembles are a whole bunch of fun! Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

For more information on how to control your anger, visit angersecrets.com.Most people think taking things personally is the problem. It isn't. The real problem is the meaning you attach to what other people say, and how quickly that meaning turns into anger, hurt, or defensiveness.If you've ever replayed a conversation for hours, felt crushed by criticism or found yourself reacting strongly to a comment that seemed minor to everyone else, this episode is for you. Alastair explains why taking things personally isn't a character flaw but a learned pattern, and how that pattern fuels emotional reactions that damage confidence, communication, and relationships.You'll learn two practical principles that can immediately reduce emotional reactivity.First, how to recognise when another person's words are really a reflection of their own stress, frustration, or perspective rather than a judgment of your worth.Second, how to identify the moments when criticism contains useful feedback that can help you grow rather than trigger defensiveness.Through real client examples from both the workplace and family life, you'll discover how emotional control begins with questioning the automatic stories your mind creates. The result is fewer arguments, calmer responses, stronger communication and healthier relationships.Anger Secrets is the podcast for people who want practical anger management strategies that create calmer relationships, stronger emotional control, and lasting personal change.Hosted by Alastair Duhs, creator of The Complete Anger Management System and founder of Anger Secrets.Resources & Next Steps:If you find yourself replaying conversations, getting defensive or feeling hurt by things others seem to brush off, Alastair would love to help:Visit: angersecrets.comLearn more about The Complete Anger Management SystemAccess the free training on "Breaking The Anger Cycle"

Sermon by David Rountree on 6/14/26 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Knowing The Holy Spirit Personally: Acts 19:2, Romans 5:5 - The Holy Spirit's Description for Our Delight: 1. A divine person. Not a mysterious force. 2. A personal comforter (John 14:26): a) intelligence (John 14:26) b) will (Acts 16:7) c) affections (Isa. 63:10) The Holy Spirit's Deity for Our Dependence: 1. Divine Names (Acts 5:3,4) 2. Divine Perfections: a) omnipresence (Ps. 139:7-10) b) omniscience (Isa. 40:13,14) c) omnipotence (1 Cor. 12:11) d) eternity (Heb. 9:14) 3. Divine Works (Gen. 1:2; Ps. 104:30; John 3:5,6; Rom. 8:11). 4. Divine Honor (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 9:11; 2 Cor. 13:13). The Holy Spirit's Duties for Our Deliverance: 1. Superintended creation (Gen. 1:1-2). 2. Inspired the text of Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21). 3. Beget Christ (Luke 1:34). 4. Regenerates Sinners (John 3:5-8). 5. Comforts (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7). 6. Sanctifies (2 Thess. 2:13). 7. Intercedes (Rom. 8:26). 8. Exalts Christ (John 15:26; 16:14). 9. Convicts the world (John 16:8). 10. Instructs the Christian (John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13-15; 1 John 2:20,27).

For most of my career, technology felt predictable. A new software platform arrived. A new programming language appeared. A new cloud service changed how we deploy applications. Every wave of technology helped people work faster. But AI feels different. Over the last two years, I have watched professionals across industries experience something I have never seen before. People are not simply using a new tool. They are having conversations with technology. A marketer can generate campaigns. A consultant can build frameworks. A developer can create applications in hours instead of weeks. And every week, the systems become smarter. Personally, I have experienced this while building AI frameworks, experimenting with coding agents, and working with organizations trying to adopt Generative AI. Many times I have found myself staring at a screen thinking: "How did it do that?" Not because the output was perfect. But because the pace of improvement was faster than expected. This raises an important question. If AI is becoming more capable every month, how do we ensure we build systems that remain useful, trustworthy, and safe? That is exactly what we explore in today's Open Tech Talks conversation with Dr. Craig Kaplan. Episode # 190 Today's Guest: Dr. Craig A. Kaplan, Inventor of the designs and Technologies that enable safe SuperIntelligence. He is a pioneer in artificial intelligence and the inventor behind technologies designed for safe Superintelligence. For more than four decades, he has worked at the intersection of intelligent systems, ethics, and innovation, developing architectures that help AI evolve safely and remain aligned with human values. Website: SuperIntelligence YouTube: iStudios What Listeners Will Learn: How AI evolved from symbolic systems to Generative AI The difference between AI, AGI, and Superintelligence Why are many AI researchers concerned about AI safety Enterprise AI risks leaders should understand today Why AI agents are becoming the next major AI wave The rise of multi-agent and collective intelligence systems How organizations can design safer AI solutions Why AI is shifting from a tool to a digital coworker The future impact of AI on jobs and knowledge work Practical guidance for responsible AI adoption Resources: SuperIntelligence

How many memories, opportunities, relationships, and experiences have been overshadowed by worrying about your weight, your appearance, or what someone else might think of you? Morgan and body image coach Yasmine have an honest conversation about the hidden ways body image steals our presence, confidence, and joy... and what it takes to finally reclaim them. This episode isn't about loving every inch of yourself overnight. It's about learning how to stop letting your body determine your worth.

It’s great to have Julia Herz from the American Homebrewers Association (https://homebrewersassociation.org/) back on the show this week to discuss the upcoming #HomebrewCon (NEXT WEEK, FYI, SO GO BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW). Personally, I have high expectations for this year’s show because, well, my Pop and I are going to be there! If you’re attending this year’s event, please hit me up. We’d love to meet you in person and grab a beer (or two, or three). With all of that being said, thanks for coming back for another episode of our Homebrew Happy Hour podcast!… THE home brew #podcast where we answer all of your home brewing questions and discuss anything related to craft beer! A NOT SO SUBTLE REMINDER: If you appreciate the things we do here at Homebrew Happy Hour, consider joining our Trub Club! — https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21132635 On Today’s Show: The Road to HomebrewCon 2026 in Asheville w/ Julia Herz Links for this episode:CellarScience Instant Water: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience%C2%AE-instant-water%E2%84%A2?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourCellarScience Premium Dry Yeast: https://morebeer.com/collections/cellarscience/index?a_aid=HomebrewHappyHourVIKING MALT: https://morebeer.com/search?q=viking+maltFLOTit 2.0: https://amzn.to/3NhMRnC We want to hear from you! If you have a question that you'd like us to discuss on a future episode, please click on the “Submit a Question” link at the top of our website or you can now call in your questions via our questions hotline @ 325-305-6107 and leave your message after the beep. Let us know what you think and enjoy the show! cheers, joshua ———————– Thank you to our show's sponsor, Hops Direct! Family owned and operated, Hops Direct provides a wide variety of hop selection and ships directly to your door. Learn more by visiting https://hopsdirect.com/?utm_source=HHH&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=HHH+link ————————– CellarScience offers premium dry yeast that delivers higher cell counts than typical liquid pitches, meaning you get a stronger, healthier fermentation without the hassle. The best part? You can Direct Pitch right into your wort—no starters, no waiting, just brewing. Whether you need their new ‘WEST COAST’ strain for a classic American IPA, or ‘JUNGLE’ for massive fruity esters, they've got your next batch covered. Join a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club today because every kit that ships out now includes premium CellarScience Yeast, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour ————————– Real innovation in base malt doesn’t come around often. But as the world's largest producer of specialty malt, Viking is changing the game. Sourced strictly from local farmers in Northern Europe—where harsh winters naturally reduce the need for chemical pesticides—Viking delivers pristine, non-GMO barley that consistently wins gold medals at major pro and homebrew competitions. Because of direct importing, you get access to this exact same pro-level quality at a price that easily competes with standard, cheaper domestic malts.Join a recipe receiving tier of our Trub Club today because every kit that ships out now includes premium Viking Malt, join at https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour————————– This episode is brought to you by Brewer’s Friend! Brewing beer at home isn't just about the ingredients, it's about precision. And that's where BrewersFriend.com comes in. Whether you're dialing in your very first recipe or perfecting your hundredth, Brewers Friend gives you the tools to brew with confidence. Their recipe builder, mash calculators, and water profile database helps take the guesswork out of the process so you can focus on what matters: making great beer! Plus, Brewers Friend isn't just software, it's a community of passionate homebrewers, sharing recipes, tips, and feedback. It's like having a brew club in your pocket! Head over to BrewersFriend.com today and take your homebrewing to the next level. Use promo code HAPPYHOUR to save 25% OFF premium memberships! That's BrewersFriend.com…because better brewing starts with better tools! Click here to use our link: https://bit.ly/3N7uQbm ————————– Become a Patron! Reminder that these episodes are ultimately made possible because of YOUR support. Consider becoming a member of our TRUB CLUB via our Patreon page and receive perks such as merch, exclusive group access and content, recipes, and some tiers even get monthly recipe kits mailed to you! https://www.patreon.com/HomebrewHappyHour #homebrewing #homebrewers #craftbeer #beer #brewing #craftbrew #kolsch #webcast #show

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by Rachel Campos-Duffy. Rachel is co-host for “Fox & Friends Weekend”. She's also a Cabinet spouse married for 27 years to her husband Sean Duffy, who now serves as Secretary of Transportation. Rachel is also the mom of nine children and she's a grandmother. Her latest book is called “All American Patriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of America's Greatness”. Rachel and her husband Sean are practicing Catholics and their faith is central to their lives. She talks about her life, her family, her Catholic faith and her new book, “All American Patriotism”, reflecting on all we have to be thankful for in our great nation.Support the show

The summer season is completely different from the other seasons of the year. At times, it seems summer slows life down, so you can breathe, take some personal time, and renew yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. At the same time, summer can be very busy, filled with extra activities, days of travel, and perhaps even many different experiences. Parents with kids at home still have to navigate personal schedules, plus camps, perhaps Vacation Bible School, and other special opportunities children are afforded today.

Ep 56 - Ryan Kralik performs a Remote Viewing Session and discusses Emergence of Consciousness, Alien Minds, UFOs, and more.Welcome to The Paranormal Rundown!For this episode, Ryan Kralik joins us once again to discuss more paranormal concepts through the lens of his Information-First framework of consciousness and reality. This episode also features a real-world remote viewing session, where Ryan attempts to describe a target selected by the hosts—with some unexpectedly interesting results. Not only is Ryan now a published author, but he is also now the managing editor of Aperture Magazine! And no, not the one about photography...This is also our very first video episode, so be sure to let us know what you think of the new format!This marks Ryan's third appearance on the show. Ironically, the second appearance may have been one of the best conversations we've ever recorded... except for one small problem: somebody forgot to hit the record button. But not to worry, Avalon has been punishing the guilty party mercilessly ever since.Ryan's take was a bit different. He suggested that perhaps the Substrate itself had intervened, feeling that his performance that evening was sub-par because he was extremely tired. Personally, I never noticed any lack of energy, and the Gang of Nerds unanimously agreed that it was a fantastic discussion. But apparently the Substrate disagreed...If you ever wanted to see what Remote Viewing was really like, this episode is for you. Ryan asked that we pick a simple target, put some pictures in an envelope, and he would do his best. Of course I ignored all those instructions, and made it overly complex! But the results are really interesting, I think the complexity actually gave us the opportunity to flesh out how this process really works. Additionally, we discuss alien minds and how we would communicate with them, which naturally led into a brief discussion on AI. We also talk about Emergent Consciousness, UFOs being similar to meditation pods, and the Visions of Prophets, all viewed within the context of an Information-First view of Consciousness and Reality. Enjoy!Be sure to check out Ryan's book, It From Us: An Information-First Framework and the Purpose of Consciousness at https://a.co/d/03NOCbPhYou can find Ryan's contact information, articles, and latest blog posts at https://www.itfromus.com/You can also join his Substack at https://ryankralik.substack.com/Aperture Magazine: https://www.irva.org/apertureWe have one more episode planned for this season, another wonderful discussion with the lively Sylvia Shults, then we break for the summer. While you are waiting, why don't you send us your thoughts on the video format, the guests we have had in Season 3, or any other unrelated rabbit holes you would like to go down, at feedback@paranormalrundown.comThe Paranormal Rundown is a partnership between the hosts David Griffith, Father Michael Birdsong, Randy Cantrell, and Vic Hermanson.Be sure to check out our partner podcasts:You can find Vic at Trailer Trash Terrors, https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vic-hermansonYou can find Father Birdsong at https://www.becomingahouseofprayer.com, as well as hear his podcast Ending the Curse at:https://open.spotify.com/s

Join Andrew Dunn and Chris Triebel as they discuss Spider-Noir! Then stick around for a review of Star Interns by Jonah and Amanda Strassler! Personally, I think they should fuse their names together into one Voltron name: Jonamanda! Actually, that sounds like some weird Scientology thing. Forget I said anything. SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak?sub_confirmation=1 BUY SOME MERCH: https://the-media-lunch-break.creator-spring.com Twitter: twitter.com/MediaLunchBreak Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/TheMediaLunchBreak Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheMediaLunchBreak Instagram: @TheMediaLunchBreak Or email us at: TheMediaLunchBreak@gmail.com Listen to and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts! The Media Lunch Break on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/themedialunchbreak Graphic art by: Melinda Filonuk - www.melgraphics.com www.etsy.com/shop/melgraphicscreations Eric Scotolati - https://twitter.com/ericscotolati

This conversation I have with my friend Laurie Shopland opened with a prayer, and what surfaced in that prayer set the tone for everything that followed. Laurie's story includes a stranger who walked up to her husband in a church lobby one Sunday, told him he was actually there to talk to her, and delivered a word so specific that she's read it at least once a week ever since. In this conversation, we trace how she got from ritual religion and real anger at God... to 4:30am morning prayer with her husband, a three-year TED Talk journey through two rejections, and what it looks like when God starts inviting you further out than feels financially safe.Laurie Shopland is a coach and speaker from Canada who works at the intersection of emotional wellbeing, identity, and truth-telling. She recently gave a TEDx Talk on truth-telling and the misuse of non-disclosure agreements, and she's on a path of what she describes as being a lighthouse to the nation.Here's what we explore:▪️ Why we discount what God says to us through other people... even when it's exactly right▪️ Laurie's faith story: from a denomination of ritual (not relationship), through loss and anger at God, to a Holy Spirit moment she didn't go looking for▪️ What secular corporate coaching looks like when you know every moment of peace is the Holy Spirit▪️ The fear underneath the invitation to bring God more explicitly into her work, and the financial scarcity sitting under that▪️ Three years and two rejections: the TED Talk journey and why the timing couldn't have been any earlier▪️ Learning to stop softening what you hear from God and just stand in it▪️ A vision of a clock and a little toy, and why those two images have become her daily anchorChapters:00:00 Intro and Introducing Laurie Shopland02:06 Opening Prayer03:32 The Vision Story: When God Confirmed Himself Through a Stranger09:41 Laurie's Faith Story: From Ritual Religion and Anger to a Holy Spirit Encounter13:58 Helping People Find Peace in Corporate Settings Without Saying "God"17:15 The Fear of Going Further With God-Language at Work20:41 Three Years, Two Rejections, and the Perfect Timing of a TED Talk27:20 What Daily Listening to God Actually Looks Like31:05 Learning to Speak With Authority About What You Hear From God40:50 The Clock and the Stillness: Trusting God's TimingIf something in this conversation landed for you, I'd just love for you to sit with it... and notice what God might want you to receive from it.

Illustrating the difference between having a religion and having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Serhii Plokhy describes how on October 16, 1962, National Security Adviser McGeorge Bundy informed President Kennedy that U-2 spy planes had discovered Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba. Kennedy felt personally betrayed by Khrushchev's prior lies regarding the deployment. Faced with intense political pressure and accusations of being "weak" during the midterms, Kennedy initially acted as a hawk, leaning toward an immediate air strike. Robert Kennedy was also surprisingly hawkish during early deliberations. However, advisors like Robert McNamara eventually persuaded the President to adopt a quarantine (blockade) to avoid an immediate nuclear escalation. (1)1897

College sports has become a runaway freight train in recent years. Money and greed (as always) have emerged as the primary villains.  Everyone involved wants more. Several years ago, the NCAA began to allow student-athletes to transfer schools as often as the average student.  Prior to that, athletes were required to sit-out one full year after transferring schools.  It was supposed to encourage college athletes to think hard prior to making the decision to transfer.  Colleges also claimed that this was done to give the student-athletes enough time to acclimate themselves to the academic rigors of their new college environment. R-i-g-h-t! Today’s new NCAA Transfer Portal is becoming busier by the year Upwards of 50% of some sport’s athletes are putting their names in the Transfer Portal.  They are in search of more money and playing time elsewhere. These athletes want the right to transfer as easily as all other college students.  The processing of transferring by athletes seems to take place at blazing speed, though. An average college student has to prepare an application, supply academic performance (grades) along with a mountain of paperwork prior to being admitted as a transfer student at most major universities.  The process usually takes several months. Wouldn’t it be nice to know how (and why) these “ASAP” Transfer Portal college athletes get their paperwork processed by their new universities within just a matter of days or weeks? Then there’s the new wheel of fortune game called Name, Image, and Likeness The federal courts have allowed college athletes to be compensated based on their theoretical NIL value. The original concept of NIL sounded downright noble.  Our theoretical college football player simply wanted to have a little spending money to be able go out and enjoy an occasional burger and shake down at Arnold’s. Within years, the compensation being offered to athletes for their (cough) NIL rights has exploded.  Some players are receiving offers of hundreds of thousands of dollars from top college football, basketball, baseball, and even softball programs. The athletic conferences say they don’t like this, either.  However, they spend much of their time renegotiating television and media contracts to generate even more cash to pad their own pockets. That’s why the College Football Playoffs have risen from two teams to four to 12 today.  The conferences are battling with each other today trying to expand the football playoffs from 12 to 24 teams.  Why? More television money, of course. The athletic conferences, schools, administrators, coaches, players, and, of course, the media companies are focused on more and more money for college athletics.  The former systems are broken.  No one is showing much in the way of self restraint or leadership in attempting to resolve growing problems. Who is going to help control this mess?  Did someone say “Congress?” Of course!  Let’s ask America’s legislative body to intervene since the college sports community cannot seem to regulate its fast-growing greed. We know that the 435 House and 100 Senate members rarely agree on anything. Well, they do seem to find enough votes (usually after midnight) in late December to raise their own pay.   They won’t object when a motion for a multi-week recess is raised, either. Heaven forbid if any member of the House or Senate dares to propose a vote concerning (gasp!) term limits. So, why should anyone believe that the US Congress will be able to regulate college sports? Over the past year, the US House of Representatives has tried and recently failed.  A bill entitled the “Student Compensation through Rights and Endorsements” Act was floated.  The “SCORE” Act slithered its way through the halls of Congress at snail-like speed.  The House of Representatives couldn’t even muster enough support to force a full floor vote on the measure a few weeks ago.  That bill is now officially dead. But never fear!  The US Senate wants to “Protect” college sports! Move over, House of Representatives!  A bipartisan bill drafted by Senators Ted Cruz of Texas (R) and Maria Cantwell of Washington (D) finally emerged this past week.  It is now being contemplated by the extremely deliberative (slow moving) body called the US Senate. This bill is called the “Protect College Sports Act of 2026.”  You can read it by clicking here. The 111-page document was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday, June 3. Former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban and several other heavyweights of college sports testified before the Senate in support of the measure.  The President is also in favor of the proposal.   Advocates believe there is a chance that it could pass by August 1, 2026.  That is less than 60 days after it was introduced to the Senate. Personally, I think there is a higher probability of seeing Charlie Brown finally kick that football that Lucy is holding this fall! Let’s review several of the primary portions of the Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Name, Image, and Likeness – The agreement would serve to put NIL under federal jurisdiction.  That is needed, because many states have already implemented a variety of different enforcement provisions and loopholes.  The proposed federal legislation would require NIL agents for athletes to be registered with the government and cap their fees at 5%.  Athletes must disclose their NIL compensation above $600 per year. Medical coverage for athletes – Colleges would be required to pay for out-of-pocket medical costs for athletes for five years following the athlete’s final competition for the school. Transfers – Each athlete would receive one transfer without losing athletic eligibility.  Subsequent transfers may be considered in the event of coaching changes, discontinued sports at a school, and for graduate students. Academics – The legislation requires athletes to complete their eligibility within five years beginning with the earlier of (a) high school graduation or (b) turning age 19.  Exemptions would exist for military service, religious missions, etc. Coaching changes – The Senate proposal would prohibit college head coaches from leaving their school prior to the end of the season to coach, recruit for, or otherwise take over at a different FBS (large division) program. Yes, this is now being called the Lane Kiffin provision. Local television for football and basketball teams – There must be at least one free local television broadcast outlet televising football and basketball games for major universities within their local market. Anti-trust protection television rights for schools and conferences – This would afford college athletics to function in the same way in which the NFL, NBA, and other national professional sports leagues operate.  However, at least 75% of the current FBS schools must sign-off on this provision for it to become effective. Bars major athletic conferences ($1 billion or more in annual revenues) from merging or acquiring each other – The Senate legislation wants to preserve and promote regional rivalries and stop major universities from changing athletic conference affiliations. College football season must end by January 8 – This provision is intended to allow for a smoother transition for students (and transfers) prior to the start of the spring semester. What I like: Restricting athletic transfers to only one time is a winner. This will keep players and the coaches from shopping around so much.  Instead, there should be increased focus on player development (and, perhaps, academics).   The proposed provision for medical coverage for athletes continuing for five years following their college participation seems like a solid idea.  The schools earn revenue from athletic competitions.  They should be required to provide catastrophic insurance coverage for athletes who are injured while playing for the school. A hard cap on five years of college eligibility is also very smart.  There is a significant physical and mental difference between an 18-year old football player coming out of high school and a 24-year old who may have been granted a sixth year of eligibility. The football season ending by January 8 is a definite winner!  Cut the regular season to 11 games if you need more time for the playoffs. (Yes, I realize that won’t happen) Local “free” television coverage for local teams sounds good. This is what the NFL does during Monday Night Football games on ESPN.  The local market’s ABC affiliate generally provides coverage for viewers who are not ESPN subscribers.  When considering this provision for college football, would all Louisiana cities not named Baton Rouge also be considered “local” for LSU football games?  Taxpayers in other Louisiana cities would also like to watch LSU (the state’s flagship public university) football games on their local TV station.  Expect a battle over this issue. I’m not so sure about… Many people are asking why we haven’t dropped the entire NIL charade and consider the players to be paid employees of the university.  The primary authors of the Senate legislation intentionally omitted this issue.  That’s because the recent House legislation dared to address this thorny issue. Arguments on the subject caused the entire bill to go down in flames. Perhaps the Supreme Court will eventually decide the matter. Another roadblock will be in getting 75% of the current 136 member FBS (major college) group of football schools to agree on the anti-trust protection issues. The Big Ten Conference and SEC (much like the House and Senate) can’t seem to agree on just about anything in recent years. With regard to college coaches leaving for other schools, shouldn’t there also be a provision that coaches cannot be fired prior to the end of the team’s season, too? I think the minimum NIL amount for reporting purposes should be raised from $600 per year to $1,200.  That would be only $100/month for an athlete.  Spend more time reviewing the larger NIL transactions. Finally, I believe that most rational adults would prefer not having the federal government getting involved in issues such as this.  Can you imagine the resulting circus of governmental regulatory requirements and exorbitant administrative costs to implement this bill if signed into law? The Senate deliberation of the proposed Save College Sports Act of 2026 might serve as a much needed wake-up call right now. The major athletic conferences should voluntarily come together ASAP to address and implement several of this bill’s best provisions. They could end the push for unwanted federal oversight and regulation by simply taking this matter into their own hands.   Hey, Big Ten and SEC!  It’s time to lead and end your petty turf wars before the Senate addresses these problems for you.  Time to get to work! The post The US Senate…Tackles College Sports??? appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Dave Rossi had everything society says should make a person happy: a booming career, a family, financial success, and the appearance of a great life. But behind the scenes, he was miserable. After a series of devastating life events including the loss of his best friend, a failing marriage, health struggles, and the collapse of his business... Dave asked the question, "what if I've been living my entire life wrong?" Morgan & Dave dive into the ideas behind his book Alphas Die Early and explore why so many people are stuck in survival mode, how fear secretly drives our decisions, the rise of the "alpha male" mindset, vulnerability, relationships, masculinity, intuition, and what it really means to build a fulfilling life.

This week Clint and I sat down with Jessica Jollie. Jessica is the owner of Yoga Landing in Signal Mountain Tennessee. Jessica by all accounts and reports is one of the best in the region. Take a class from her and you will know her skill. Over thirty years ago Jessica found her way to Yoga due to a snowboarding injury in the high mountains of Ca. Her recovery and practice went from student to teacher to studio owner. Jessica shares her journey with us today and also how yoga has a place for everyone. I have been blessed to practice with Jessica for several years and like many I came to heal my body from injury. What I found was a better balance for my daily living and a fitter healthier body. Jessica calls herself a Yoga Universalist. This means that any form or perspective that awakens clarity, strengthens and heals the body, and energizes the spirit, she supports wholeheartedly. Personally, she connects most with Vinyasa Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Hot Elemental, and Yin Yoga. She is also a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist and holds a Master's degree in Counseling. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com Powered by: Mountain View Auto Dealers This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Rejection. Insecurity. Perfectionism. These are some of the reasons why we may be taking things personally. At different stages and seasons in life, we have all found ourselves in a space where we are asking, “What did I do? Why am I the target here?” Most of the time, it is not about you. However, your reaction is an indicator of something going on within you. In today’s episode, Terri and Dr. Dom help us explore why we take things personally and offer strategies to heal. Resources:Dr. Dom’s Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOCTherapy for Black MenWhere to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.com Check out the Best Of CHS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the tenth season of the Eccles Business Buzz podcast. Today, guest-host Annesley Womble returns for a conversation with Colin Wright, Owner of Cole West Group, a real estate development group focused on developing master-planned communities, residential lots, urban infill communities and mixed-use properties throughout Utah. Wright traces his path from studying finance at the University of Utah, where real estate classes sparked his interest, to earning a master's in real estate development at Columbia University in New York, where he learned the private equity joint-venture model. When family and a great job opportunity brought him back to Utah, Wright found himself facing the Great Financial Crisis after leaving Ivory Homes too early. After pivoting to help build the University of Utah's Master of Real Estate Development curriculum, he taught classes to survive. Wright shares insights on timing, real estate cycles, partnerships, leadership, and scaling while reflecting on family pressures, Amy Chua's “Triple Package” framework, aspirations for campus and student housing, and his commitment to developing leaders, strengthening faith and family, and creating lasting impact.Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University.fm.Eccles Business Buzz is proud to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 70 Business School podcasts on the web. Learn more at https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_business_school_podcasts. Episode Quotes:On learning to become a better leader of people[21:41] I talked a little bit about, I think God made me to be an entrepreneur, deal maker, and I'm learning to be a good manager. So, as I started Cole West, same thing happened over again. I'm an entrepreneur. I'm growing. I started with three people. Next thing I know, I've got 30 people, and I'm back into this rut of, you know, managing HR problems versus doing deals. And that's when Darlene Carter, who we'd worked with previously, she came back and really helped fill that role of being an integrator and put me back in the seat of being a little bit more of an innovator, which is where I'm more comfortable.But every day I wake up, and I try to be a better integrator. I'm not giving up on, "Hey, you're just not a good leader. It's not natural to you." I wake up every day trying to be a better leader of people, and frankly, I think I have gotten a lot better just through effort, and attention, and study, and patience.Colin shares lessons from the Great Financial Crisis that shaped his company[15:07] So, I learned a ton about real estate cycles. It was the first one I really got to observe. My dad and Ellis Ivory lived through many in the '80s, and '90s, and 2000s, and they warned me and told me what it would be like 2006 to 2009. I watched it from the sidelines. And then 2022 to 2025, I lived it by having real estate investments. Personally, it was really hard. Couldn't pay the bills, you know, some kids and house payments, and it was really hard. I learned I wasn't ready, and that led me to a partnership with three other individuals. And I've always compared it to like a Madden score. If you're playing basketball or football on the Xbox, the players have a score from zero to 100. And in 2006, going into the GFC, I would guess my Madden score was like a 35 or 40. I thought it was 80 or 90, but it was probably a 35 or 40. And the way to survive coming out of that was to find three business partners who had complementing skill sets, where collectively we could be 100. And that was a good step for me, that if you're not an 80 or a 90 or 100, and you want to go into business, find some business partners that complement your Madden score so that you can get close to 100 and try to be successful, and that's what we did. So, we started a company, and the distress that was caused by the GFC, we started buying land and lots in Utah and Colorado, and we started a home builder called Henry Walker Homes. So, it was very entrepreneurial, three other partners, and we just went at it all together to try to work our way out of the Great Financial Crisis.Colin on President Randall's leadership & the U's world-class business education today[30:11] What President Randall has done over the past five years of, you know, you've got to put beds on campus, which he's doing an amazing job of, and then just the quality of learning at the U of U business school. I'm on the board at the business school. It's just amazing, the professors, the curriculum, the dean. It's just an amazing experience. It doesn't feel anything like it did when I was there. The kids, the energy, the entrepreneurs, the mentors, they have the access to these real estate classes. I mean, it is world-class. I firmly believe that.Show Links:Colin Wright | LinkedInCole West Group | AboutMaster of Real Estate Development | David Eccles Business SchoolDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by NASA Astronaut Captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore. On June 5, 2024, Captain Wilmore led Boeing's Starliner on its first crewed flight , a mission planned for eight days, that stretched into nearly ten months aboard the International Space Station. He wrote a book about that experience and his faith in Christ that sustained him called, “Stuck in Space: An Astronaut's Hope Through the Unexpected”. Captain Wilmore shares his faith journey and his trust in Christ, no matter what the circumstance is.Support the show

The Red Sox first baseman joins Will Flemming and Lenny DiNardo after an 8-1 victory to discuss hearing the outside noise and taking his leadership role personally. Contreras also mentions how great it is to play behind Payton Tolle rather than against him.

What may look like a manageable drift in governance can often lead to precipitous falls in politics. Remember how it started in 2011 for Manmohan Singh government, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of # PoliticallyCorrect----more----To Read this week's Politically Correct: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/pm-narendra-modi-neet-paper-leak-problems/2948353/

Jesus Followers Can Personally Talk to God, the Universe's Creator, About Issues Like His Will for You; but Do You? MESSAGE SUMMARY: As a Jesus Follower, you have a personal relationship with God, the Creator of the Universe; and you can talk to God like you talk to your father. Remember God loves you. Imagine climbing up into His lap and imagine Him wrapping His arms around you – He is God your loving father. As God tells you in 2 Samuel 7:14-15: “I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men, but my steadfast love will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away from before you.". You need to start talking to Him as the best dad there could ever be. Talk to God, regularly, about your life; your concerns; and your needs. You need to ask Him for His counsel, and you need to ask Him questions regarding His will for your life.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, may the pains I experience in life kill the things that need to die in me — arrogance, pride, and indifference to others. Help me, daily, to see my frailty and how dependent I am on you, the Master of the Universe. In Jesus' name, amen.  Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 72). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, I will proclaim Him. (Philippians 1:15f). “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. (Philippians 4:14). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Romans 1:7; Matthew 6:7-15; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Psalms 12:1-8. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Our Awesome God -- Part 2: Trinity; Our Father”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

"How am I supposed to drink beer when I don't know what song is coming next?" Chicago’s best morning radio show now has a podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and remember that the conversation always lives on the Q101 Facebook page. Brian & Kenzie are live every morning from 6a-10a on Q101. Subscribe to our channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@Q101 Like Q101 on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/q101chicago Follow Q101 on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/Q101Chicago Follow Q101 on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/q101chicago/?hl=en Follow Q101 on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@q101chicago?lang=enSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Break out the tinfoil hats!!!! We're going down the rabbit hole (all for funsies!) What if ancient civilizations were far more advanced than we’ve been taught? What if movies are preparing us for truths we’re not ready to understand? And what if some children really do remember past lives? Morgan and her fiancé Braden dive into the conspiracy theories, mysteries, and unexplained stories they can’t stop thinking about. From underground cities in Turkey and Egyptian artifacts that defy explanation to alien encounters, missing people in national parks, and the possibility of interdimensional portals... This week is all about curiosity, questioning what we think we know, and exploring the fascinating gray area between science, history, spirituality, and the unexplained. No claims. No certainty. Just two people exploring the unknown and asking “what if?”

In this episode of Pray the Word on Deuteronomy 34:10, David Platt teaches us about the privilege of knowing God through Jesus.Explore more content from Radical.

Whether you’re obsessed with the Enneagram or have never taken the test before, this episode is the perfect introduction to understanding yourself on a deeper level. Can you have two Enneagram types? Can trauma change your personality results? Is the Enneagram actually helpful or just another label? Certified Enneagram and life coach Melissa Kircher joins me to unpack the real purpose behind the Enneagram and why so many people find it life-changing. We explore all 9 personality types, the role trauma plays in self-perception, and how understanding your patterns can help you heal, communicate better, and build healthier relationships. And yes, we even get into the nitty gritty details around wings, stress arrows, and growth paths.

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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference Finals with a statement win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Wemby made it clear that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP added fuel to the fire. Wes Goldberg breaks down Wembanyama's 41-point, 24-rebound performance, the clutch shot that forced overtime, and how San Antonio's defense made life difficult for SGA in Game 1. Then, Wes looks at the Thunder's possible adjustments for Game 2, including how Oklahoma City tried to get SGA into more space and attack Wembanyama late in the game. After that, XJ of Locked On Knicks and Hot Hand Theory joins the show to break down the Knicks-Cavs series, including the key matchups, strategy questions and what to watch as the Eastern Conference Finals begin. Plus, Wes closes with NBA headlines: the Pelicans hiring Jamahl Mosley, the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade buzz, Kawhi Leonard being shopped to Eastern Conference contenders, and why Darryn Peterson may be getting overlooked in the NBA Draft conversation. Subscribe to RealGM Radio for smart NBA playoff analysis, trade rumors, draft coverage and big-picture basketball conversations. 00:00 Spurs vs Thunder Reaction 26:55 Knicks vs Cavs ECF Strategy Preview 1:08:29 NBA Headlines: Mosley, Giannis, Kawhi RealGM Radio is your top spot for the best weekly NBA coverage. Subscribe to get RealM Radio with Wes Goldberg, the Double Dribble and Good Take every week.   Monday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Tuesday: RealGM Radio with Wes Goldberg Wednesday: Double Dribble with Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil Thursday: Good Take with Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer Subscribe to watch more RealGM Radio videos: youtube.com/@realgmradio   FOLLOW REALGM ON SOCIAL RealGM on X/Twitter https://x.com/RealGM RealGM on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/realgmnba/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Soviet Union used Lend-Lease to "plunder" American technology, including entire Ford factories and suitcases of blueprints guarded by NKVD agents. Harry Hopkins personally intervened to facilitate the shipment of specialized chemicals and enriched uranium to the USSR. Sean McMeekin notes that while some officials like Harry Dexter Whitewere identified as NKVD agents, Hopkins acted as a devoted "agent of influence," routinely overruling ambassadors like Averell Harriman when they attempted to exert leverage over these transfers. Hopkins ensured that the flow of vital resources remained unconditional, viewing Stalin's interests as his own and outmaneuvering anyone who raised concerns. (7/8)UNDATED BAKU

The attack on Pearl Harbor instantly unifies the American public and merges separate global conflicts into World War II. Lindbergh immediately offers his services as a loyal citizen, but FDR personally blocks his return to the military. Roosevelt refuses to allow his chief critic to become a military hero, leaving Lindbergh to serve as a civilian consultant. Labeled a "Nazi fellow traveler," Lindbergh surreptitiously flies unauthorized combat missions in the Pacific to train pilots and test aircraft. He lived until 1974, with his legacy forever defined by his bitter pre-war struggle against the Roosevelt administration. (8/8)1936

We talk every day... but are we actually communicating? Morgan and Psychotherapist Jason Van Ruler explore why true communication is at the center of every relationship and why so many people feel disconnected despite being more connected online than ever before. From conflict and vulnerability to the loneliness epidemic, self-awareness, and meaningful conversations, Jason shares the five communication styles from his book Discovering Your Communication Type and explains how our childhood experiences shape the way we show up in relationships today.

Darlene Lekowski lived with a secret for 50 years. What began as childhood trauma inflicted by two of her siblings turned into a lifetime of silence, survival, and hidden pain. But when that silence finally broke, it set off a chain of events no one could have expected... including a lawsuit and a courtroom fight for the truth. This episode is about more than what happened, it's about what comes after. Darlene opens up about reclaiming her voice, letting go of shame that was never hers, the long road from survival to healing, and the courage it takes to finally speak. ⚠️ listener discretion advised: This episode discusses sensitive topics including abuse and trauma.