Podcasts about Piet

Five years ago Dr. Sofi first joined Pac Talk. A lot has changed since — for her business, her body, and for Piet too. This episode is a full catch-up covering three big things: how to actually prevent ACL injuries in young athletes, why she's dedicating part of her career to training the next generation of physical therapists, and what it really looks like to balance being a business owner, physical therapist, gym owner, athlete, and wife all at once.Dr. Sofi runs Raw Performance in San Dimas, where roughly 60% of her caseload is kids. She breaks down what she's actually seeing in her clinic — the majority of ACL tears she treats come from soccer and flag football, roughly 75% in female athletes, driven by a combination of overtraining without recovery, inadequate strength training, and in some cases nutrition trends swinging back toward "skinny is better." She also gets into the research connecting hormonal fluctuations during ovulation to increased ligament laxity and ACL risk — an important, underdiscussed piece of the picture for parents of young female athletes.They tackle the biggest myth head-on: that lifting weights stunts a child's growth. It doesn't. Dr. Sofi trains kids as young as four, and the evidence is clear that properly supervised strength training builds resilient tendons, ligaments, and joints — the exact opposite of what old-school thinking assumed.Beyond the clinical side, this episode gets personal. Dr. Sofi opens up about teaching at Azusa Pacific to help train the next generation of PTs, training for the Chicago Marathon while running her own practice, learning to set boundaries with clients, and why choosing to do something that scares you — whether that's a marathon or standing in front of a room of grad students — is exactly what keeps you growing.This one's for parents of young athletes, for anyone juggling multiple roles and wondering how to do it without burning out, and for anyone who believes community and education are just as important as reps in the gym. Connect with Dr. SofiInstagram

Seven years ago, Graham Jenkins walked into Pharos Echo Park a month before COVID hit. Today he's the head boxing coach, about to step into a head coach role at the club — and about to take on the biggest physical challenge of his life.In this episode, Piet sits down with Graham to talk about seven years of growth, what actually makes a great coach, and why experience will always beat certification. They dig into why boxing might be one of the most complete fitness disciplines that exists — building explosive power, coordination, cardiovascular health, and confidence all at once — and why so much of boxing conditioning is still stuck using outdated methods while combat sports as a whole have evolved dramatically over the last decade, largely thanks to the UFC's influence on strength and conditioning.Graham opens up about his own boxing journey starting at age five, thirty-one years of training built entirely around power and explosiveness, and the genetic wildcards that separate fighters like Tyson, Fury, and Mayweather. Then the conversation shifts into new territory: Graham's decision to step into natural bodybuilding for the first time in his life, working with coach Tyler Bowman to completely restructure his training and nutrition — including pushing his calories up to 3,500 a day and learning, for the first time, how to eat enough instead of doing too much.They also get into the real conversation nobody has enough — the mental side of a body recomposition journey, protecting your relationship with food during a diet phase, and why "everything works but nothing works forever" when it comes to training adaptation.This one covers coaching philosophy, the business side of running a gym, and why human connection and community will always matter more than any app or AI ever could.Pharos Redondo turns 3 this weekend — come celebrate with a beach party.Reach out to schedule a consultation and discover whether our programs are the right fit for you.Connect with GrahamInstagram

Het draait deze week om feestjes! Danique heeft zich als partyplanner weer compleet overtroffen met het partijtje van de kinderen, maar voor bejaardenverjaardagen bedankt ze vriendelijk (hallo, die geur!). Ondertussen staat Lowlands voor de deur en klapperen onze oren bij het horen van al het festivalleed. Pieter zal je er in ieder geval niet snel vinden. Of toch wel? Saily: krijg nu een exclusieve korting van 15% op Saily eSim data plans! Gebruik de code unfinishedbusiness. Download de Saily app of ga naar Saily.

One Week After ACL Reconstruction: The Unfiltered Recovery Report | PAC Talk Podcast with Pieter VoddenNo script. No filter. Just an honest breakdown of what week one after ACL reconstruction actually looks like.Piet's ACL was completely detached. He opted for a patella tendon graft — the gold standard, the strongest option, and also the most painful with the longest recovery. His reasoning was simple: he's not going to stop doing dumb shit, so it needed to be as strong as possible.In this update he walks through everything: the surgery at USC with Dr. Weber, the first physio session with Dr. Sophie at Pharos Echo Park, hitting 80% knee flexion within 24 hours, heel slides, electric stim, the Game Ready ice machine, red light therapy, and the peptide protocol he's running.He also gets into the parts nobody talks about — how hard it is to sleep, the paranoia that you've re-torn something every time it feels good, the muscle loss you can see in the mirror, the calorie adjustment when you go from active to sedentary overnight, and the mental side that's been far harder than the physical.He's been in the gym every single day. Push, pull, single leg, core. Because as he puts it — if you have surgery and then do nothing, that's an excuse. There's always something you can do.The goal at the end of all this: the Austin Half Marathon in February.If you're going through injury or surgery right now, this one's for you. Nothing here is special or unique — it's all completely doable. Get a good doctor, a good physio, and a good gym. Interested in learning more about our coach-led, medically guided approach to health optimization?Reach out to schedule a consultation and discover whether our programs are the right fit for you.

Jakke, Paul en Piet bespreken het WK, de Millwall trip, de overname en het geduld nodig om een nieuwe ploeg en club op te bouwen.

Daan dacht dat ze 'even' naar de bekkenbodemfysio ging. Dat 'even' veranderde al snel in een kruisverhoor over haar seksleven. Oh, en hebben er nog mensen tips voor het kapsel van Piet? Op dit moment is het net zo kort en prikkelbaar als zijn humeur.20% korting op bijna alles t/m 25 augustus met code Business20 op smartphonehoesjes.nl Saily: krijg nu een exclusieve korting van 15% op Saily eSim data plans! Gebruik de code unfinishedbusiness. Download de Saily app of ga naar Saily.

Piet sits down with Josh Phillips — GM of Pharos Idyllwild and Pharos Palm Springs — for one of the most wide-ranging conversations in Pac Talk history. Five years in the making and worth every minute.Josh grew up in Idyllwild, got hooked on weightlifting at 14, spent years as a trail runner and rock climber, and somewhere along the way survived an avalanche at 21 that changed how he looks at everything. He and his climbing partner both thought they were going to die on a snow-covered mountain in their own backyard. What came out of it wasn't fear — it was gratitude, hunger and a decision to live a richer life.From there, Josh found Pharos. Got his ass kicked. Kept showing up. Became a coach, then a manager, then helped build Pharos Palm Springs from the ground up — driving equipment down the mountain, laying floors, running on empty during a bodybuilding prep and never once complaining.They get into what it actually takes to run a gym — the spreadsheets nobody warned you about, the thin margins in California fitness, the difference between being a great coach and being a great manager, and why everything you see on Instagram about overnight gym success is complete nonsense.They also break down the 6x6 training method they did before recording — high volume, lower weight, short rest, great pump. A protocol you can do anywhere.This one is honest, real and genuinely inspiring. Interested in learning more about our coach-led, medically guided approach to health optimization?Reach out to schedule a consultation and discover whether our programs are the right fit for you.

Piet Dossche and Don Roberts, CEO of Dossche Holdings, and Central Alabama Flooring, respectively, and Kemp Harr discuss the progress that the Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF) is making to recruit and train new floorcovering installers but only 30 dealers are supporting this initiative.

Kun Jumala kutsui sinut omakseen, hän liitti sinut omaan kansaansa. Saat olla osa Jumalan kansaa ja juurtua Jumalaan. Vaikka sinulla ei olisi vahvoja juuria maallisessa perheessäsi, anna juuriesi painua syvälle Jumalan armoon. (1.Piet. 2:10)Seurassasi Kirsi Tiira.

Your Diagnosis Doesn't Define You — It Just Changes the PlanHave you ever been told to “just rest” after an injury… only to feel like you were being asked to stop being yourself?In this Shorty episode Emylee jumps in to give an update after Pieter's ACL reconstruction surgery and being a high achiever forced to modify. It's about identity, adapting when life forces you to slow down, and why the right strategy and support system can help you keep chasing what you love. Whether you're recovering from surgery, dealing with arthritis, staring at an MRI report, or simply trying to get back to doing what you love, I hope this conversation reminds you that there's almost always a way to keep moving forward.Interested in learning more about our coach-led, medically guided approach to health optimization?Reach out to schedule a consultation and discover whether our programs are the right fit for you.

Dal Vangelo secondo MatteoIn quel tempo, Gesù si ritirò verso la zona di Tiro e di Sidòne. Ed ecco una donna Cananea, che veniva da quella regione, si mise a gridare: «Pietà di me, Signore, figlio di Davide! Mia figlia è molto tormentata da un demonio». Ma egli non le rivolse neppure una parola. Allora i suoi discepoli gli si avvicinarono e lo implorarono: «Esaudiscila, perché ci viene dietro gridando!». Egli rispose: «Non sono stato mandato se non alle pecore perdute della casa d'Israele». Ma quella si avvicinò e si prostrò dinanzi a lui, dicendo: «Signore, aiutami!». Ed egli rispose: «Non è bene prendere il pane dei figli e gettarlo ai cagnolini». «È vero, Signore, – disse la donna – eppure i cagnolini mangiano le briciole che cadono dalla tavola dei loro padroni». Allora Gesù le replicò: «Donna, grande è la tua fede! Avvenga per te come desideri». E da quell'istante sua figlia fu guarita.

In quel tempo, Gesù si ritirò verso la zona di Tiro e di Sidòne. Ed ecco, una donna cananea, che veniva da quella regione, si mise a gridare: «Pietà di me, Signore, figlio di Davide! Mia figlia è molto tormentata da un demonio». Ma egli non le rivolse neppure una parola. Allora i suoi discepoli gli si avvicinarono e lo implorarono: «Esaudiscila, perché ci viene dietro gridando!». Egli rispose: «Non sono stato mandato se non alle pecore perdute della casa d'Israele». Ma quella si avvicinò e si prostrò dinanzi a lui, dicendo: «Signore, aiutami!». Ed egli rispose: «Non è bene prendere il pane dei figli e gettarlo ai cagnolini». «È vero, Signore – disse la donna –, eppure i cagnolini mangiano le briciole che cadono dalla tavola dei loro padroni». Allora Gesù le replicò: «Donna, grande è la tua fede! Avvenga per te come desideri». E da quell'istante sua figlia fu guarita.

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Iedereen staat vandaag te koop in huize Bossers! Met een baby die nog steeds weigert door te slapen, Piet die twee dagen z'n dag niet had én een nachtnanny, is de chaos weer compleet. En alsof dat nog niet erg genoeg was kreeg Danique ineens een selfie van haar ex. Sowieso is ze niet echt gediend van gekke berichten in haar DM’s. Weet wat je stuurt, want we laten het aan iedereen zien! 20% korting op bijna alles t/m 25 augustus met code Business20 op smartphonehoesjes.nl

Europos pietus apima dar viena karščio banga. Beveik visuose didžiuosiuose Italijos miestuose, nuo Milano šiaurėje iki Neapolio pietuose, skelbiamas raudonas pavojaus lygis. Itin sudėtina padėtis ir Graikijoje. Gesinant gaisrus vakar ten susidūrė sraigtaspariai. Mažiausiai 2 žmonės žuvo. O Vengrijoje, dėl rekordiškai žemo Dunojaus vandens lygio, stabdoma vienintelė šalyje veikianti Pakšo atominė elektrinė.Pokalbis su LRT radijo bendradarbėmis – Italijoje Neringa Budrytė, Graikijoje Jurgita Montvydaitė, Vengrijoje Valdonė Sakalauskaitė-Mosdoči.

Kreuzer, Piet www.deutschlandfunk.de, Sport am Sonntag

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[Lithuanian: Four hundred and nine – Too late] The north is hot right now, so your evening needs warming too. We’ve turned the thermostat up to bring you some of the biggest tunes from across the globe in languages that aren’t English. Michael and Io give you all you need to shake that behind and get loose… wherever you may be. Liked a particular track? Click the link to check out the video. And don’t forget to follow across social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Threads Playlist Marco Schuitmaker – Loesoe [Dutch: Lit]        WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA ft Peanuts-Kun – Strawberry Got it [Japanese]        Amr Diab – Lola El Banat [Arabic: If It Weren’t For The Girls]        Ra Bee & Pou Khlaing – រង្គើ [Khmer: Shake]        Jemput Dengar & The Impatient Sisters – Gembira Cinta [Malay: Happy Love] babble2babble: Lithuanian Joseph June ft Moni – Bangose [In the waves]        Jovani ft NØRA BLU – Vakaras Ilgas [Evening long]        Aitana – SUPERESTRELLA [Spanish: SUPERSTAR]        BB GIRLS – BODY WAVE [Korean]        Ivayla & Diona – Температура [Bulgarian: Temperature]        The post Keturi šimtai devyni – Šaukštai po pietų appeared first on babble POP!.

Pietų Europą ir toliau alina dideli miškų gaisrai, o sinoptikai perspėja apie dar vieną artėjančią karščio bangą. Kai kuriuose regionuose turistams rekomenduojama nevykti arba vengti tam tikrų vietovių, nes dėl ekstremalių oro sąlygų kyla pavojus saugumui. Tuo metu vis dažniau kalbama apie vadinamąsias „šaltostogas“ – vietoj įprastų pietinių kurortų dalis keliautojų renkasi vėsesnes kryptis, tokias kaip Skandinavija ar kalnų regionai. Ar tokios tendencijos jau matomos ir tarp lietuvių? Ar klimato kaita bei ekstremalūs orai keičia mūsų atostogų planus ir keliavimo įpročius?Kol vieningos mobiliųjų telefonų naudojimo mokyklose tvarkos visoje Lietuvoje nėra, Druskininkų savivaldybė nusprendė įvesti vienodas taisykles visoms savo mokykloms. Nuo rugsėjo 1-osios mokiniai iki dešimtos klasės telefonus pamokų metu turės laikyti specialiuose užrakinamuose dėkluose, kuriuos galės atsidaryti tik pasibaigus pamokoms.Parlamentaro Sauliaus Skvernelio byla elektronines apykojes vėl sugrąžino į viešų diskusijų centrą. Kauno apygardos teismui galutinai palikus galioti jam skirtą intensyvią priežiūrą, kilo nemažai klausimų – kam apskritai skiriamos elektroninės apykojės, kaip veikia ši sistema, ar tam tikrais atvejais, pavyzdžiui, dalyvaujant uždaruose posėdžiuose, apykoję galima laikinai nusiimti, kiek patikimos yra šios technologijos ir ar jas įmanoma apeiti?Lenkijoje nuo pagrindinės opozicinės partijos Teisė ir teisingumas atskilus 30 narių, vedamų buvusio premjero Mateušo Moravieckio, opozicinės jėgos dabar tapo susiskaldžiusios kaip niekada. Tačiau analitikai pastebi, kad radikalios nuotaikos šalyje stiprėja, o tai nieko gero nežada ir valdantiesiems.Ved. Rūta Kupetytė

Piet heeft véél over voor zijn flu flu-carrière, maar daar trekt hij de grens. Wat hem wél leuk lijkt, is een run club. Zelfs als er maar tien mensen opdagen. Daan wil ook weer fit worden en deed alvast een dappere poging. Misschien dat Sylvia Bakker (of was het Sonja?) nog wat tips voor ons heeft. Oh, en als iemand hét recept voor een lange, succesvolle relatie heeft, willen wij die ook graag.

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling is one of the defining masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance, but its creation was equally defined by friction as much as genius. This episode follows Michelangelo's turbulent relationship with Pope Julius II, from the abrupt cancellation of the pope's monumental tomb commission to the unlikely assignment of painting the chapel's vast ceiling. We explore how Michelangelo transformed the project into an ambitious visual narrative and testament of divinely inspired artistic genius.We examine how his revolutionary approach to anatomy, composition, and artistic invention, exemplified in The Creation of Adam, forever changed the course of Renaissance painting. Follow/Watch/Learn: https://linktr.ee/italian_renaissance_podcastWorks Discussed: Michelangelo, Pietà, 1499 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piet%C3%A0_(Michelangelo)Michelangelo, Tomb of Pope Julius II (unfinished), 1505-1545 https://www.wga.hu/html_m/m/michelan/1sculptu/giulio_2/giulio2.htmlMichelangelo, Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 1508-1512 https://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/cappella-sistina/volta.htmlThe Florentine Renaissance CourseSupport the show

NARA skilties „Kraštinė“ straipsnis, kurį skaito autorė Eglė Elena Murauskaitė. Apie Venecijos bienalę būtų galima parašyti bent keliolika straipsnių: politika ir protestai; postkolonializmas, nacionalizmas ir globaliųjų Pietų reprezentavimas; kūniškumas ir moterų dalyvavimas; finansiniai ir psichologiniai dalyvių iššūkiai; dėmesys kūriniams išnyra lyg tarp kitko. Šiame tekste – įžvalgos apie dėmesį sudominusį turinį ir būdus pasimėgauti nepaskęstant stimulų sraute.   Palaikykite NARA darbą: https://nara.lt/prisidek  

No divine light, no graceful pose, and no romanticizing colours, only a mother collapsed around the body of her dead child. In this episode, we unpack Käthe Kollwitz's 1903 etching Woman with a Dead Child, tracing how she rejected centuries of the glamorization of grief, like the Pietà, for something raw, animal, and almost unbearable to look at. We dig into her technique, her politics, and the eerie way this print predicted her own son's death in WWI. Is the artwork ugly, or is it the most honest thing art can do?

Praėjusi savaitė Pietų Lietuvos keliuose pažymėta techniniais eismo įvykiais, susidūrimais su laukiniais gyvūnais ir ne vienu pasišalinimu iš eismo įvykio vietos. Policijos pareigūnai sako, kad prie daugelio nelaimių prisidėjo šlapia kelio danga ir nepasirinktas saugus greitis.

Hij heeft haar zélfs al een koosnaampje gegeven, maar Daan moet helemaal niks van Claudia hebben. Aangezien iemand hier in huis de volle laag moet krijgen, heeft haar eigen chatbot het zwaar te verduren. Maar heel eerlijk? Dat is nog niks vergeleken met het dagboek uit 2017 dat ineens weer tevoorschijn kwam. Spoiler alert: we misschien wel gek geworden.

Der er store biler, og så er der virkelig store biler. En af sidstnævnte – en Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe – er hovedperson i dette afsnit af Bilsnobbernes Top 100.Stefan Kaas indtager denne gang bilsnobbernes tilbagevendede rolle som inkarnationen af den automotive Piet van Deurs. Adam Estrup, der er novice udi det hæderkronede engang britiske mærke, lytter for en sjælden gangs skyld mest andægtigt til.Historien er også god. Og den er vigtig. Ikke mindst i en verden, hvor sportsvogne fra Modena bruger ratstilke, dørgreb og airconknapper fra en Punto og premiummærker kalder billige skærme for fremskridt for usselt at spare penge på fysiske knapper og almindelige brugervenlighed. I en Rolls Royce Phantom Coupé er der nemlig knapper af metal, rigtigt krom, ædelt træ og ikke mindst læder, der rent faktisk kan huske, at det har siddet på en ko – eller de 16, der vistnok går til for at aptere den store coupé.Bilen kostede så selvfølgelig også en god sjat mere end de fleste andre, men sådan er det. Stefan kommer også omkring det smukke i, at den nye V12 – naturligvis uden turboer eller anden uskøn motormekanik – har samme slagvolumen som den gamle V8'er fra Crewe, og at V12'eren har drejningsmoment nok til at gøre det irrelevant om du har sekstrins eller ottetrins gearkasse.Adam får lov at læse lidt op om den unge, yppige dame, der stod model til Spirit of Ecstasy og han kan også noget med oprindelsen til navnet Silver Ghost (fra en af hans biludstillinger fra da han var ung, red.).Sidst i udsendelsen kommer det altid spændende segment, hvor der bliver kastet med 12-sidede terninger for at finde ud af, hvilken bil næste Bilsnobbernes Top 100 næste udsendelse skal handle om. Alt dette – og en del mere – får du ved at lytte med til denne podcast.

Have you ever left an appointment, seminar, or coaching session completely inspired… only to find yourself slipping back into old habits within days?This week, I share a simple story that completely changed how I think about behavior change. You'll learn why motivation isn't enough, how your environment quietly shapes your decisions, and one practical framework you can use today to stop setting yourself up to fail and start building habits that actually last.Connect with PAC BioPerformanceInterested in learning more about our coach-led, medically guided approach to health optimization?Reach out to schedule a consultation and discover whether our programs are the right fit for you.

If you've ever thought:"I don't feel like myself.""I shouldn't be this tired.""Why am I working so hard for so little return?"this episode is for you.In this webinar replay, Emylee and Pieter from PAC BioPerformance explore the Core 4 systems that influence how you feel, recover, perform, and adapt to the demands of everyday life:Energy & Cellular HealthRecovery & Tissue RepairMetabolism & Body CompositionHormone Health & Regenerative SignalingYou'll learn why more discipline isn't always the answer, how to identify potential bottlenecks limiting your progress, and the framework PAC has used through thousands of transformations to help people achieve results that last.We also dive into medically guided wellness strategies, including peptide therapy, discussing what peptides are, who may benefit, common misconceptions, and the potential risks and considerations—even when everything is done right.Whether you're looking to improve energy, optimize recovery, enhance performance, or simply better understand your options, this episode will help you take a more informed approach to your health.Because getting results isn't just about working harder. It's about building a body that can keep up.Connect with PAC BioPerformanceInterested in learning more about our coach-led, medically guided approach to health optimization? Reach out to schedule a consultation and discover whether our programs are the right fit for you.

If you've ever thought:"I don't feel like myself.""I shouldn't be this tired.""Why am I working so hard for so little return?"this episode is for you.In this webinar replay, Emylee and Pieter from PAC BioPerformance explore the Core 4 systems that influence how you feel, recover, perform, and adapt to the demands of everyday life:Energy & Cellular HealthRecovery & Tissue RepairMetabolism & Body CompositionHormone Health & Regenerative SignalingYou'll learn why more discipline isn't always the answer, how to identify potential bottlenecks limiting your progress, and the framework PAC has used through thousands of transformations to help people achieve results that last.We also dive into medically guided wellness strategies, including peptide therapy, discussing what peptides are, who may benefit, common misconceptions, and the potential risks and considerations—even when everything is done right.Whether you're looking to improve energy, optimize recovery, enhance performance, or simply better understand your options, this episode will help you take a more informed approach to your health.Because getting results isn't just about working harder. It's about building a body that can keep up.Connect with PAC BioPerformanceInterested in learning more about our coach-led, medically guided approach to health optimization?Reach out to schedule a consultation and discover whether our programs are the right fit for you.

A coffin lid scratched from the inside, a stalker hiding in the basement, and a plate of "fresh venison" served by a man who was never a hunter — Redditors share the true moments that still keep them up at night.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RedditHorrorsREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4ywsvu9vLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Creepy True Occurrences From Redditors” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9zz8vka(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November, 2021Here's the blog synopsis in plain text, ready for your review pass before HTML conversion.Weird Darkness gathers dozens of true creepy stories submitted by Redditors, ranging from a grandmother buried alive in a backyard coffin to phantom police officers, a haunted hotel painter, a 1980s kidnapping attempt, and a dinner of "fresh venison" served by a cannibal.It opens with a coworker's family story about exhuming a grandmother who had been buried in a wooden box in the backyard, as was once customary. When the family lifted the lid to move her to a cemetery plot years later, they found claw marks covering the inside of the coffin — she had been buried alive.From there, a babysitter hears pans falling in the basement after putting the children to bed and calls the police expecting a single patrol officer. A full SWAT team arrives at the door instead, because the dispatcher heard a second phone on the line hang up after the call ended. A man wanted for multiple assaults had been listening from the basement extension.A secluded spring campground follows, where a father and his friends befriended a quiet neighbor living out of a makeshift truck camper. Days later, driving out, they spotted him hanging from a tree beside his untouched campsite, a note pinned to the trunk with a buck knife — the suicide had happened at the father's favorite camping spot, the same one where he finally told his children the story years later.Next comes a twelve-year-old girl living in a backyard trailer who heard footsteps crossing the metal roof at night, always when she was alone. Months later she woke to find the trailer sweltering, the heater cranked to full blast, and fled on instinct; investigators later found the door lock tampered with and a kitchen knife hidden behind a chair beside the heating controls, where the staring neighbor had apparently crouched in wait.After the first break, a traveler in Taiwan steps into an elevator near a night market and stops on a pitch-dark, abandoned floor that shouldn't exist. The building's fourth floor — omitted from the panel entirely, in keeping with Chinese numerical superstition — had been sealed after a hair salon employee died by suicide there, and the elevator had been professionally reprogrammed to never stop on it. It sometimes does anyway, and riders report a figure in a gown moving toward the doors.Then a 2 a.m. street fight ends with a stabbing, a daughter catching her bleeding stepfather on the porch, and an answering machine message recorded at the exact time of the attack: a school friend across town, crying, describing a dream of screaming, a fight, and her friend covered in blood — in the late 1980s, long before cell phones could have carried the news.A college student renting a basement room recounts his dog growling at one corner of the room, followed by the small dirt-floored closet under the stairs creaking open on its own with deliberate slowness, leaving him frozen in the dark hallway for five full minutes.A seven-year-old girl visiting her mother's best friend watches a burned family — a mother, a teenage boy, and two younger girls — walk the house and beckon her to come with them. Years later the friend admitted the family had moved out over hauntings: baby toys scattered overnight, blankets and pillows arranged on the floor as if people had slept there.A smashed flower pot follows, found twenty feet from its shelf in the middle of a family room floor with no dirt trail, as if it had been carried and dropped straight down. Then two brothers named Jack and Tom each spend a night silently furious at the other's loud guests, only to meet in the hallway and discover the living room full of chattering old people belonged to neither of them — the room stood empty, smelling of musk.A college party flips from paranormal dread to absurdity when a bleeding, pantsless man with wild hair forces his way through the door screaming "please"; the supposed intruder turned out to be a friend of a friend on a catastrophic acid trip who had lost his pants running through a field.The block closes with a runner who caught a prospective neighbor — a man who had complimented his physique two days earlier — standing at his bedroom window at midnight, having entered the house earlier to adjust the blinds for a better view. The chase across gravel driveways ended with a written confession, a photographed license plate, and, a full year later, a knock on the door from the same man, apologizing.Out of the second break comes a Hollywood Hills doorstep in the early 1980s: a distraught woman babbling about blood, two LAPD officers who collect her within ten minutes, and then two more officers thirty minutes later — the ones actually dispatched to the call, with no record of who the first pair were or where they took her.The night crew of a 24-hour Subway describes their resident "SubGhost," blamed for disembodied conversations, crashing noises, items sliding off counters, and a new automatic paper towel dispenser that unspooled an entire roll, sheet by sheet, in an empty room.Three children watch a white figure of a man sit atop a telephone pole, grinning at them, before he stands, jumps, and vanishes before reaching the ground. Then a basement-apartment tenant describes a man watching him through the window for ten minutes, followed weeks later by an air conditioner cover pried off in the night — and a police department that could do nothing until someone actually broke in.A newspaper carrier on a rural route in 2000 describes a drenched man in a white shirt charging out of a rain-filled ditch at 2 a.m. with what looked like a hatchet in his hand; the man took his own life within the hour, and the carrier had to pound on a farmhouse door to report it because his Motorola flip phone had no signal.A bus rider chats with an oddly unsettling woman at the stop, boards an empty bus, and hears "Hey! Remember me?" from a little girl who resembles the woman exactly — on a bus the rider is certain was empty.The episode then travels to South Africa's Eastern Cape in July 2010, where a humanitarian worker and a missionary named Piet arrive at a Xhosa village to find it deserted. A naked woman covered in cuts, missing an ear, and running on all fours charged their truck, screeching and clawing at the windows as they fled. The villagers later said only that "a bad presence" had been in the village and was now gone.Gentler hauntings follow: a clock radio scraping across a desk to face a grandson and playing opera — the late grandfather's wake-up music of choice — two weeks after the funeral; a glass bowl that shattered downstairs during a sleepover and was found already swept up, its pieces gathered into another bowl on the table; and a dying grandfather whose eyes opened wide on his final breath as he smiled, looking happier than he had in years.The dread returns with a woman home alone who hears something working at her front door lock and sees two silhouettes — one at the door, one at the living room window — standing motionless, watching her watch them. They vanished before help arrived, and she found the basement window partially kicked in the next morning.A Sacramento man recounts surviving an attempted kidnapping around age nine or ten: a white van stopped beside a late-night Frisbee game, the sliding door opened, and a man in black flew out on a rigged telescoping harness operated from inside, missing his grab by inches. The three boys hid on a school roof for nearly an hour while the van circled, searching.A small-town yard sale yields a dented silver cigarette case for two dollars; months later the same elderly seller has the identical case — same dent, same brand of cigarette inside — while the original has vanished from the buyer's nightstand drawer. A man recalls childhood dreams of gripping toys hard enough to wake up holding them, including the Skeletor figure his family swore they never bought.Then a sixteen-year-old new driver and her four-year-old half-sister are stalked across town by a purple-faced man in a white pickup truck who blocked intersections, revealed a gun under his shirt, rammed their car toward oncoming traffic, and drew a finger across his throat. The older sister's gas station escape plan — coaching the four-year-old to jump out and run to the counter — ended the pursuit, though polic

If the apocalypse happens tomorrow and Piet gets one phone call, it's going to Andy McKenzie. Ex-British military, parachute regiment veteran, rehabilitation specialist, strength coach, and one of the most quietly brilliant minds in the health and performance space.Andy joined the military at 16, passed P Company at 17 — one of the hardest physical courses in the British armed forces — and served across Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Sierra Leone and Iraq before a three-story fall fractured his neck and three parts of his spine. Instead of ending his career, that injury sent him down the path of rehabilitation, and he never looked back.In this conversation Andy and Piet cover what real coaching actually looks like — why the job of a great coach is subtraction not addition, how to train an injured athlete without treating them like they're broken, and why smashing people into exhaustion is the laziest and most counterproductive thing a coach can do. Andy shares the philosophy he built over 30 years working with special forces soldiers, professional rugby players, polar explorers, world class ultra marathon runners and everyday people who've been bounced around between doctors, physios and coaches and never got better — until they found him.They also get into fatherhood, the business of coaching, AI, community, and why the biggest predictor of longevity isn't your VO2 max — it's the quality of your relationships.This one is a masterclass.

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!How to Scale From 0 to 100 Customers: The Startup Distribution GuideThe Zero-to-One Blueprint: How Startups Find Their First 100 UsersEpisode DescriptionIn this episode of Business Conversations with Pi and PIET 2.0, Scoob, Pi, and PIET tackle the ultimate "Zero-to-One" startup hurdle: Where and how do I find my very first 10 to 100 customers when I have zero brand awareness, no marketing budget, and an imperfect prototype?Pulling from the battle-tested playbooks of Y Combinator, Close CRM, and top digital growth experts, this masterclass breaks down why doing things that "spectacularly fail to scale" is the only reliable way to build a foundation for massive growth. If you are an early-stage founder trying to map out a clear customer acquisition strategy, this blueprint is built for you.⏱️ Episode Timestamps[00:00:00] — Introduction to Episode 2.0Scoob introduces AI co-hosts Pi and PIET 2.0 to tackle real-world entrepreneurial growth and user acquisition bottlenecks.[00:00:50] — The Counterintuitive 100 Fanatics RuleAn analysis of Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky's core philosophy: Why it is infinitely better to have 100 people who absolutely love your product than a million who just sort of like it.[00:02:40] — The Archetype of the "Innovator"How to filter your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) based on raw pain intensity. Why early adopters buy half-finished, buggy software to solve an acute workflow disruption.[00:04:15] — Case Studies in Pain-Point ValidationExamining the early go-to-market strategies of Notion (targeting tech-savvy power users) and Brooklinen (targeting young urban professionals priced out of luxury department stores).[00:05:30] — The Trap of Generic Cash FlowWhy casting too wide of a net on Day 1 breaks your product roadmap feedback loop and creates a "Frankenstein monster" product that serves no one well.[00:07:15] — The Apollo 13 Scaling ParadoxSteli Efti's crucial warning against premature scaling. Why building a marketing funnel for 10,000 users before you have 10 is an entrepreneurial trap.[00:08:30] — Brute Force Acquisition TacticsHow Close CRM co-founder Steli Efti secured his first 7 B2B clients with zero lines of code written by manually targeting newly funded seed startups on Crunchbase.[00:10:00] — The 50-Profile LinkedIn Direct Outreach FormulaThe mathematical breakdown of hyper-personalized, founder-to-professional cold messaging. How to systematically manufacture a warm network with a 10–20% response rate.[00:12:15] — Moving From 10 to 100: The Hub-and-Spoke Distribution ModelHow to stop hunting individual footprints in the desert and start borrowing existing digital ecosystems.[00:13:00] — Historical Guerilla Growth HacksHow Netflix embedded inside fringe DVD bulletin boards, Etsy traveled to physical arts and crafts fairs, and Morning Brew manually collected emails via physical clipboards in college lecture halls.[00:14:40] — Navigating Digital Watering Holes SafelyThe rules of community reciprocity: How to launch on platforms like Reddit, Discord, or Hacker News without looking like a spammer.[00:15:45] — Building the Repeatable Growth EngineAn in-depth look at Lenny Rachitsky's journey. Why long-term hockey-stick growth only happens after a linear trend line of relentless, high-quality content consistency.[00:18:30] — Paradigm Shift: Customers as Unsalaried Co-FoundersPi and PIET reframe the entire acquisition process as a collaborative product development exercise.

your morning routine should start the night before”If your mornings feel rushed and stressful, this episode will show you how a few minutes of preparation the night before can completely change the way you start your day. Don't forget you have a chance to win a free $3000 90-day health and performance intensive where we help you integrate a simplified system a personalized plan and one on one support to guarantee results . Register here to win before the June 14 webinar.Sign up here!

They say a cat has nine lives, but we think Piet Goosen must have 90. He's been head-butted by a rhino, he's been knee-capitated by a giraffe, he's even survived wrestling a 15ft python while driving down a highway! Every single one of these mind blowing moments has conservation at it's core, because Piet plays a huge part in animal rescue and rehabilitation. Snakes, tortoises, birds, antelope... Piet has has helped them all. He even works against poachers too. Through his many years spent in the bush, he has grown to understand that nature is interconnected in the most complex of ways. Hang on to your headphones folks - this one's a bumpy ride!Thanks again Piet, it was a pleasure meeting you.Be sure to follow Klien Piet on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube, where he puts out a bunch of his wild animal encounters.You can also donate to Piet's animal rescue center at the following account:FNB Business AccountBranch: Potchefstroom (240438)Account Number: 63197136394

Deze week is Chris op bezoek bij grafisch ontwerper, uitgever en radiomaker Piet Schreuders. Wil je het werk van Piet Schreuders zien? Dat kan hier En wil je een kaartje voor 'Een moordavond met Chris Bajema' op 27 of 28 juni in Theater Bellevue in Amsterdam dan is hier de link. Reacties: manmetdemicrofoon@gmail.com Dit is het Instagram-account van Man met de microfoon. Wil je lid worden of een eenmalige donatie doen via petjeaf.com dan kan dat: hier Eenmalig overmaken kan ook naar: NL37 INGB 0006 8785 94 van Stichting Man met de microfoon te Amsterdam. Wil je adverteren, dan kun je een mailtje sturen naar: adverteren@dagennacht.nl See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Overwhelm to Momentum: My Simple System for Getting More Done With Less EffortIn this mini episode, Emylee shares the simple framework she uses to turn overwhelm into execution.After years of building Pharos and coaching high performers, she realized the most productive people aren't doing more — they're doing what matters most with more intention and less distraction.Inside this episode:- The “Big 3” method- Sprint prep + morning kickstarts- Why deep work blocks matter- How to stop spinning your wheels- Turning good intentions into actionSimple systems scale. And this is the exact framework used inside the Built to Last 90 Day coaching program to help people create momentum in fitness, nutrition, lifestyle, and life.

Moinsen! Piet wohnt in Schleswig-Holstein. Meistens spricht er Hochdeutsch. Aber er spielt seit vier Jahren Theater, und dort spricht er Plattdeutsch. Mit Fabian.

In Part 2 of our peptide series, Piet sits down again with Vincent Ronquillo — biology researcher, CrossFit athlete and co-founder of Z-Peptides and Pharmazine — to break down the two most talked about recovery peptides in the game right now: BPC-157 and TB-500, otherwise known as the Wolverine Stack.BPC-157 was originally discovered in the stomach — the compound that protects your stomach lining from its own acid. Researchers found that when applied to injured tissue, it triggers angiogenesis — new blood vessel growth — directly at the injury site, accelerating the repair process. TB-500, a fragment of Thymosin Beta-4, works systemically, guiding cells to the injury location and driving them to repair. Together they form one of the most studied peptide combinations in preclinical tissue repair science — and one of the most popular in the athletic and recovery community.They also break down the Reboot Stack — the Wolverine Stack plus GHK-Cu, the copper peptide. Originally studied for skin, GHK-Cu stimulates collagen and elastin production, making it the third piece of the puzzle for more serious injuries. Think of it this way: BPC-157 starts the healing, TB-500 directs it, and GHK-Cu provides the quality collagen to rebuild it stronger.Piet shares his own experience using the Wolverine Stack to recover from a badly rolled ankle — running a desert trail half marathon just six weeks later. Vincent shares how it brought him back from a knee injury that had him questioning whether he'd ever compete again.This is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor before starting any peptide protocol — which is exactly what we set up for you through Pharos and Z-Peptides.Part 3 coming soon. Drop your questions in the comments. Interested in getting started with peptides through Pharos? We're launching in Palm Springs first with full medical guidance, doctor consultation and 503A compliant sourcing.Click the link for our bio-performance survey.

In deze aflevering van De Interieur Club Podcast spreekt Mark Timo met Roland Kokkeler, Chief Design Officer bij Studio Piet Boon.Roland is al 24 jaar verbonden aan de studio en is eindverantwoordelijk voor de creatieve output binnen alle disciplines: van particuliere en corporate projecten tot hospitality en productdesign. Studio Piet Boon groeide uit van een Nederlandse studio met een residentiële basis tot een internationaal opererend ontwerpbedrijf met projecten over de hele wereld.Centraal in deze aflevering staat de vraag: hoe ontwerp je tijdloos, zonder ongevoelig te worden voor de wereld om je heen?We praten over trends, maar vooral over waarom Studio Piet Boon niet trendgevoelig wil zijn. Roland vertelt hoe de studio werkt met lagen, rust en balans, en hoe accenten juist vervangbaar mogen zijn zonder dat een ontwerp zijn kracht verliest.Natuurlijk gaat het ook uitgebreid over Rosewood Amsterdam, het voormalige Paleis van Justitie dat werd getransformeerd tot luxury hotel. Een project van bijna tien jaar, waarin historie, monumentale waarde, kleuronderzoek en hospitality samenkwamen. Geen kamer is hetzelfde: alle 134 kamers moesten individueel worden ontworpen.Daarnaast vertelt Roland over internationale projecten zoals Rosewood Miyako in Japan, waar lokale rituelen, cultuur en omgeving een grote rol spelen in het ontwerp. Ook bespreken we productdesign, licensing partners, Milaan Design Week, AI en de toekomst van de interieurbranche.In deze aflevering hoor je onder andere:– hoe Studio Piet Boon haar identiteit bewaakt binnen grote internationale projecten– waarom hospitality volgens Roland baat heeft bij een residentiële benadering– hoe je omgaat met een monumentaal gebouw vol historie– waarom Rosewood Amsterdam geen letterlijk Amsterdams decor mocht worden– hoe lokale cultuur een ontwerp kan verdiepen– wat volgens Roland de kern is van een goed ontwerp– waarom bestendigheid belangrijker is dan een tijdelijke kickEen inspirerende aflevering voor interieurontwerpers, architecten, stylisten en iedereen die werkt in de interieurbranche.Muziek/producent: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: TUXOJDHYFVJS1TBH

Pressure cuts diamonds—but only if you know what to do under pressure.In this episode, I break down the 3-step framework I use when stress, fear, and panic start to take over. From interrupting the fight-flight-freeze response… to planning for the worst… to using a simple military-inspired formula—Act. Adjust. Advance.—you'll learn how to stop spiraling, start moving, and turn pressure into progress.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or paralyzed by the unknown… this one's for you.

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!!Why Loneliness Fuels the AI RevolutionWelcome to Business Conversations with Pi and Piet 2.0. In this episode, we explore the "Agentic Revolution" of 2026—a world where the SaaS Apocalypse has rewritten the rules of business and human isolation is driving the demand for AI companions.We dive deep into why modern leadership is structurally designed to isolate you and how the rise of long-running autonomous agents like Claude Cowork is both a productivity miracle and a psychological minefield. Whether you are a solo founder or a Fortune 500 CEO, this episode is a blueprint for surviving the shift from raw laborer to AI Conductor.Episode Timestamps[00:00:00] – Intro: The Crisis You Can't SeePi and Piet introduce the invisible crisis of leadership. Unlike a broken cargo ship in a canal, mental breakdowns in the C-suite are "organizational blind spots" that dashboards can't track.[00:03:00] – The Loneliness Epidemic in Numbers[00:04:30] – The Performance Degradation CurveWe break down the four stages of leadership collapse:Narrowing: Losing the 5-year vision for next week's payroll.Filtering: Avoiding difficult conversations and emotional conflict.Reactivity Spike: The loss of emotional regulation.The Organizational Mirror: When the team stops telling the truth (Organizational Silence).[00:07:00] – 2026: The SaaS ApocalypseThe impact of Claude Cowork on the economy. Why project management giants saw valuations plummet as AI agents replaced the need for human "seats" in software licenses.[00:08:45] – The Rise of Autonomous Agents[00:10:00] – Your New Role: The AI Conductor[00:13:30] – The Danger of Toxic ValidationWhy 72% of teenagers and 1 in 5 adults use AI for companionship. We discuss the Gym Analogy: AI lifts the emotionaDo you want to know what is your worst Hurdle is so you know what you want to do first to get across the start line?? Go to tuepodcast.net/quiz to get your 3 minute assessment right now and find out what your most prevalent hurdle is and how to start to overcome it!tuepodcast.net/quiz For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social mediasTwitter......... ..@djskoob2021 Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobamiInstagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021tiktok....... @djskoob2021Email............... Uepodcast2021@gmail.comSkoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook PageAcross The Start Line Facebook CommunityFind out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer! On Twitter @doittodaycoachdoingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

Peptides are everywhere right now — but most people have no idea what they actually are, where they come from, or whether they're safe. In this first episode of a four-part series, Piet sits down with Vincent, Pharos Palm Springs coach, biology researcher, and co-founder of Z-Peptides and Pharmazine, to break it all down from the ground up.No jargon. No hype. Just the science explained in plain English.They cover what a peptide actually is — and why it's nothing like a steroid. How peptides are made, what 503A compliance means and why it matters, and why the purity of your source is everything. They also share their own personal experiences using the Wolverine Stack (BPC-157 and TB-500) for injury recovery — including Piet running a desert half marathon just weeks after severely twisting his ankle.This is Part 1 of 4. Next episode: a deep dive into the Wolverine Stack — the go-to peptide protocol for injury recovery, tendon repair and getting back to training faster.Have questions about peptides? DM us or drop them in the comments — we want to answer yours in an upcoming episode.Interested in getting started with peptides through Pharos? We're launching in Palm Springs first with full medical guidance, doctor consultation and 503A compliant sourcing. Reach out at jointhepac.fit or DM us directly.

For the 45th episode of Reading the Art World, host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with William E. Wallace, an internationally recognized authority on Michelangelo, about his new book “Michelangelo and Titian: A Tale of Rivalry and Genius,” published by Princeton University Press.The book makes a case scholars have long resisted: that the forty-year rivalry between Michelangelo and Titian was genuinely reciprocal. Wallace shows that Michelangelo—far from the untouchable master receiving Titian's admiration from a distance—was the first to encounter Titian's work, the first to react, and in certain respects the more transformed by it. Kelly and Wallace's conversation covers the two artists' actual meetings: Venice in 1529, Rome in 1545; the encounter at Alfonso d'Este's studiolo in Ferrara, where Michelangelo came face to face with Titian's mythological paintings and responded by producing the most erotic work of his career; and the role of Pietro Aretino—Titian's closest friend and, as Wallace puts it, the social media champion of the Renaissance—in shaping and publicizing the rivalry's terms.The episode closes on the two Pietàs: one by each artist, produced in old age, in which competition gives way to something closer to mutual recognition.For anyone interested in Renaissance art, the history of artistic rivalry, or how reputation is made and managed across a lifetime, this episode is essential listening.ABOUT THE AUTHOR William E. Wallace is the Barbara Murphy Bryant Distinguished Professor of Art History at Washington University in St. Louis. He is the author and editor of nine books on Michelangelo, has consulted for the Vatican on the cleaning of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and has served as a principal consultant for three BBC television programmes on Michelangelo. He is the recipient of fellowships at Villa I Tatti, Harvard University's Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, and the American Academy in Rome.PURCHASE THE BOOK https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691266572/michelangelo-and-titianSUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW AND HEAR INTERVIEWS:For more information, visit meganfoxkelly.com, hear our past interviews, and subscribe at the bottom of our Of Interest page for new posts.Follow us on Instagram: @meganfoxkelly"Reading the Art World" is a podcast featuring live interviews with leading authors and writers on important new art books. Megan Fox Kelly is an art advisor and past President of the Association of Professional Art Advisors who works with collectors, estates and foundations.Music composed by Bob Golden

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! The Death of the VC Monopoly: 3 Ways to Fund Your Startup Without Sand Hill RoadIn this high-stakes episode of Business Conversations with Pi, we deconstruct the massive psychological and structural shift happening in 2026: the move from traditional Venture Capital to Community Rounds.Is a $2.5 million seed check a lifeline or a "rocket fuel" trap? Pi and Piet break down why the most successful modern founders are choosing to "fly a sturdy Cessna" instead of risking disintegration under the pressure of punitive VC math.Key Insights:The VC Trap: Why liquidation preferences can leave founders with nothing after a $5M exit.The Gumroad Playbook: How Sahil Lavingia bought back his freedom and company.Weaponizing Your Cap Table: Turning users into a viral marketing engine through equity.Chapter Markers:00:00 – The $2.5M Seed Round Rejection 02:00 – The "Rocket Fuel" Trap: Why VC Math is Changing03:52 – Liquidation Preferences & "Invisible Strings"06:10 – Case Study: Sahil Lavingia & the Gumroad Buyback 08:45 – The Rise of Community Rounds & Reg CF11:50 – Logistics: How SPVs Protect Your Cap Table14:15 – The 2026 Hybrid Capital Playbook18:30 – The Ultimate Finish Line: Exit to Community (E2C)20:45 – Getting Across the Start LineWhat is a Community Round? A community round allows startups to raise capital directly from their fans and users (often via platforms like Wefunder). In 2026, this is a preferred alternative to VC because it aligns incentives and builds a "moat" of brand ambassadors.How does an SPV work for crowdfunding? A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) pools thousands of retail investors into a single line item on your cap table. This keeps governance clean and signatures simple, allowing founders to maintain oDo you want to know what is your worst Hurdle is so you know what you want to do first to get across the start line?? Go to tuepodcast.net/quiz to get your 3 minute assessment right now and find out what your most prevalent hurdle is and how to start to overcome it!tuepodcast.net/quiz For a 15% discount on your first purchase go RYZEsuoerfoods.com use code PODNA15 Thank you for being a Skoobeliever!! If you have questions about the show or you want to be a guest please contact me at one of these social mediasTwitter......... ..@djskoob2021 Facebook.........Facebook.com/skoobamiInstagram.....  instagram.com/uepodcast2021tiktok....... @djskoob2021Email............... Uepodcast2021@gmail.comSkoob at Gettin' Basted Facebook PageAcross The Start Line Facebook CommunityFind out what one of the four hurdles of stop is affecting you the most!!Black Friday coaching Sale now!! 65% off original price! go to stan.store/skoob to book your appointment and take advantage of this limited time offer! On Twitter @doittodaycoachdoingittodaycoaching@gmailcom

I woke up this morning to an email I didn't expect. A Pharos member named Shannon had sent out a newsletter to his entire list — unprompted, unasked — praising the Repair class and inviting his readers to come try it. I burst into tears.This mini episode is about that moment. The power of an unexpected kind word. The difference it makes when someone takes 30 seconds to tell you that what you're doing matters. Shannon didn't have to do it. He just did it because he meant it.My message is simple — if you have someone in your life who deserves to hear something good today, tell them. Praise their effort over their results. Let them know you see them. You have no idea what that moment could mean to someone.At Pharos our mission is to be a light in your day. But I'll tell you — the light shines both ways.

T'ara has been part of the Pharos community for years — powerlifting meets, Limitless Challenges, stops and starts. But it wasn't until she did the Pharos Accelerator in November that everything clicked. One year later she's down 10 inches off her waist, 4% body fat, and maintained her muscle — and she's coming back for the April Accelerator to keep going.In this conversation with Emylee, T'ara breaks down what made the difference. Not the hardest program she's ever done. Not training like a bodybuilder. Just a personalized roadmap, a community checking on each other, and one week at a time.She talks about updating her roadmap in real time as her life changes, why having someone evaluate your goals makes all the difference, and why sometimes you just need another pair of eyes to see how far you've actually come.This one is for anyone who has been on a long health journey and just needs to know they're still on the right track.

Max has been a Pharos member since 2018. He's done every program, won the Limitless Challenge, and spent years lifting heavy. He's also spent the better part of 15 years dealing with a recurring back injury that kept derailing his progress.In this episode, Piet and Emylee sits down with Max to talk about what changed when he stopped trying to push through the injury and started building around it. The result? More muscle, less body fat, zero back pain — and the strongest his lower half has ever felt, without a single heavy deadlift or back squat.They cover the Bulletproof Your Back program, pendulum squats, why tall guys with long femurs probably shouldn't be back squatting, the identity crisis that comes when you can no longer do the thing you've always done, and why 10 grams of creatine might be doing more for your brain than your body.They also get into nutrition — why eating in a deficit without hitting protein is the worst thing you can do, how Max went months without feeling bloated for the first time in years, and why tracking macros isn't meant to be forever.This one is for the OG gym goer who's been at it for years, is dealing with injury, and needs a smarter way forward — not a harder one.

In this episode of Busy Kids Love Music, we begin a brand-new three-part composer series all about Antonio Vivaldi—one of the most famous composers of the Baroque period. You may already recognize Vivaldi's name from some of his nature-inspired music, but in this series, we're slowing down to take a closer look at his life, his music, and what makes his style so unique. In today's episode, we explore Vivaldi's early life, family, and musical training, and discover how a boy growing up in Venice became a composer known all across Europe. Download Your Audio Treasure Map Make listening interactive! Click here to download your Audio Treasure Map to follow along and answer questions as you listen. This printable helps students: Listen more carefully Remember key details Engage with the story of the music What You'll Learn in This Episode

What if the secret to sustainable fitness isn't doing more — it's doing less, better?Emylee shares a simple but powerful realization: she used to read 24 books a year. Last year she read six — and read three of them multiple times. The same principle applies to fitness. There's a season for going all in, absorbing everything, building capacity. And then there's a season for strategy — figuring out the one to three things that actually move the needle without burning you out.A Pharos member recently completed the January Accelerator and came back months later shocked at how simple it actually was. No overwhelm. Just the right levers pulled consistently across fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle.If you're tired of starting over, this one's for you.