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In December 2022, the dismembered remains of an unidentified woman were discovered by hunters in a remote area of Georgia. It would take five months and the help of genetic genealogy to finally give her a name, 40-year-old Mindi Kassotis. Mindi's husband Nicholas was arrested for her murder. But his explanation for what had happened would lead to one of the most bizarre murder trials imaginable, involving false identities, a life on the run, and a mysterious man with alleged ties to the FBI.This episode is sponsored by:Ladder: If you have an iPhone, head to ladder.fit/TCKR and take a quick quiz to find your perfect Ladder plan. Use my link and get a free 7-day trial with NO credit card, and $10 off your first month if you join.Wayfair: Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. Head to wayfair.com. Fabletics: Shop now at fabletics.com/TCKR to get 70-80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP.Check out my foundation: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/Watch my documentaries:530 Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjUWkmOjNLkApartment 801: https://bit.ly/2RJ9XXr True Crime with Kendall Rae podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3rks84oSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3jC66prShop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shopCheck out my other podcasts:Mile Higher (True Crime) @milehigherpodYouTube: https://bit.ly/2ROzJcwInstagram: http://instagram.com/milehigherpodThe Sesh (Current events, a little true crime, pop culture, and commentary) https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X @the_seshpodcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/3a9t6Xr*Follow My Social!* @KendallRaeOnytInstagram: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonytFacebook: https://bit.ly/3kar4NKTrue Crime TikTok: https://bit.ly/3VDbc77Personal TikTok: https://bit.ly/41hmRKgREQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://zfrmz.com/yg9cuiWjUe2QY3hSC2V0Form for people directly related/close to the victim: https://zfrmz.com/HGu2hZso42aHxARt1i67Join my discord to chat with other viewers about this video, it's free! https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCNC O N T A C T:For Business Inquiries - kendallrae@night.coSend me mail: Kendall Rae 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J #233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112
Martin Ney, 55 ans, ancien moniteur de colonies de vacances et pédophile. Chez lui, en Allemagne, il a tué trois petits garçons blonds, agressé une quarantaine d'autres. En France, la justice l'a condamné pour la mort de Jonathan Coulom, 10 ans et demi, en avril 2004, sur la côte atlantique. Il n'a jamais avoué cet assassinat qui lui ressemble tant. Que cache ce silence ? Retrouvez tous les jours en podcast le décryptage d'un faits divers, d'un crime ou d'une énigme judiciaire par Jean-Alphonse Richard, entouré de spécialistes, et de témoins d'affaires criminelles.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
The July 2026 New Music Train is close to the end of its journey, but not before Harris and Rachel King and Sunny Varney hop on board with a bevy of fresh tracks. The trio will bring you up to speed on new releases from Parker Barrow, The Dead Reds, Black Sites, Low Cut Connie, Swampmeet, The Reds, Pinks and Purples, Son Volt and Sharp Pins. Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.Visit our website at SuburbsPod.comEmail Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.comFollow us on the Threads, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspodIf you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984.Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, next covered by Frank Muffin and now re-done in a high-voltage version by Quartjar again! Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com.
Season 63, Episodes 231-235, Spoiler Level CFS (Crazy ** Spoilers) Scout swims a lot. Michael moves Willow back into the gatehouse and none of us understand why. Sidwell takes a plea deal and might end up in the same Pentonville cell as Curtis whose trial ended this week with a guilty verdict. Thank you for listening to our General Hospital podcast. If you enjoyed it, please subscribe and tell your friends. Drop us a review. And let us know your own musings and theories and fashion notes. Reach Stacy at Alexis@areweghing.com and Kathy at Felicia@areweghing.com. For more information, please visit us at www.areweghing.com Recorded 8-15-26, Music by Grammy award winning Alex Robinson https://www.musicbyalexrobinson.com/ and logo by the equally as amazing Jakob Evans.
Hey friends! Today's episode has a new-to-me toy up front and some podcast housekeeping on the back half – all recorded with a raging case of the anxious parent giggidies, because my son Atticus had a big audition and I was minutes away from finding out whether we were doing tears of joy or tears of sadness. Baby's first Cloudflare Tunnel Not a sponsor, not an ad – just a thing I'd heard about for years and finally had a reason to use. Here's what we get into: The problem that sent me down this road: I wanted push-button status pages for clients that pull from one source of truth – not just "is the box up," but actual narrative on where a project is at Why the off-the-shelf status page tools weren't the right shape, and why "just stick it on a web server" was a non-starter for a scraper-and-AI-slop-crawler internet The auth paths I tried and abandoned before Cloudflare Tunnels entered the chat How Cloudflare Access one-time PINs put a guard out front – and what happens when fartface@meowmix.com tries to log in My Chick-fil-A-order-tracker dreams for multi-phase assessments, and why I think it could kill a bunch of clogged-up email threads Why the code isn't public yet (it's public-facing infrastructure I haven't hardened, and I've got hunches about where the holes are) – but reach out if you want to build something similar and I'm happy to share privately Where tunnels fit generally: when something genuinely needs to be reachable, but you'd rather not hand it a public IP or expose RDP to the whole internet. It doesn't replace Twingate for me, but it fills a different slot nicely Bonus tangent: why Claude has become my long-drive road companion, and five enlightening minutes I spent learning how water towers work Housekeeping: a refreshed jingle and a brand new bumper A quick history of the 7MS jingle – from just me and an acoustic guitar, to a Fiverr band, to now Why "security is hard, so let's assume we're probably going to get pwned by noon" has aged frighteningly well (see also: AI agents teaching each other to find previously unknown vulns) Meet Jacob Davis, the guitar teacher the algorithm dropped in my lap, who recorded a gorgeous all-strings arrangement of the jingle and about 45 seconds of fingerpicking diddly goodness for our new outro bumper. Stick around to the end and give it a listen – and if you're in the market for internet guitar lessons, he rules And over on 7MinSec.club this week I show off VoiceInk, a private, local voice dictation utility for Mac that Paul the Unstoppable turned me on to. Lifetime license, no subscription, and it does a great job on live dictation or audio files you feed it. Catch the TuesdayTOOLSday over at 7MinSec.club Thanks for listening – to the security stuff, the tangents, or both. Come find us at 7MinSec.com, subscribe (free or paid) over at 7MinSec.club, and dig through our notes at 7MinSec.wiki. God bless you, and have a great week!
This week, Caleb Frostman makes a trip to the Okayest Hunter podcast studio for an in-person discussion on his journey in hunting. Caleb discusses his vast experience in just about every type of terrain WI has to offer, along with MN. Caleb cut his teeth as a rifle hunter in the Northwoods of the National Forest and later got the opportunity to hunt a large tract of private property in the Driftless Region of SW WI. There he was able to hone his skills at killing deer, and some big bucks, while observing how deer move through the hill country terrain. Around 2019, Caleb got the OnX mapping application, which helped him find some public land to turkey hunt on, and after walking some public land and coming across some buck sign, the light bulb went off, and he decided to explore public land for deer hunting. Caleb discussed a great honey hope spot he found right off the get go and how he killed two bucks from the spot in his first two years. Caleb has killed the majority of his archery deer from the ground, which we discussed heavily. Caleb talks about a few other properties he has scouted and what he looks for when scouting for archery and why a limited hunting schedule shapes his view of scouting for a timeframe as opposed to all season sign. We wrap up the discussion with a dive into how he turned a late start morning in November into an incredible memory of a beautiful 8 point buck. We end with Caleb's upcoming season goals, and his selfless disposition shines through with his willingness and desire to take 3 different first time hunters into the deer woods this season. That is exactly what our hunting community needs! Thanks for being an excellent exemplar, Caleb! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Experience the calming ambience of a quiet bowling alley with gentle rolling pins and distant clacks, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these soothing sounds create a peaceful atmosphere to help you unwind and sleep better.
We're back from Gen Con with stories to tell! Lots of steps logged, games played, and high fives acquired. What were the big hits of the show, and where were we when the alarms went off? Plus, a completely normal amount of Roses, Thorns, and Hula Hoops. 00:00 - Introduction 00:47 - Back from Gen Con 01:19 - Dice Tower West 02:07 - Biggest Gen Con Ever? and Construction 05:21 - What Did Gamers Run For? 08:26 - Artist Alley Has Gotten Crowded 09:00 - Dungeon Crawler Carl 11:34 - Games Played at The Booth: Citadels Duel 13:57 - Open Gaming at JW Marriott 15:48 - Geting Our Steps In 16:38 - Dedicated Publisher Rooms 18:18 - The Dice Tower Awards 19:53 - Loud Parties 21:02 - Light Games, CCGs, and RPGs 23:14 - Non-Game Purchases 26:30 - Paizo's New Boardgames 28:00 - Pins, Ribbons, and Trinkets 31:29 - Memorable Fan Interactions 32:52 - Tornado Warning 38:46 - Uh Oh, Dino 42:33 - Le Chocolat 43:37 - Drillers 46:58 - Panic Lab 50:05 - Invincible Season 2 52:01 - Kronologic Babylon 2500 56:39 - Wrap-Up Questions? Tales of Horror? tom@dicetower.com
Welcome back to another episode of 'Closed Course' powered by Pins and Aces! Blake and Erik are back for another great interview, catching up with former professional golfer and golf content creator, Mac Boucher! Mac picked up a golf club for the first time at the age of 18, and is fully self-taught when it comes to his unique skill set. After a brain cyst forced him to give up all the sports he grew up playing, golf became his passion and number one priority. He worked with Sean Foley to perfect his game, and started playing professionally in Canada. His professional career slowed down in 2017, when he moved to New Zealand to become a teaching professional. During COVID, when teaching slowed down, he transitioned more into golf content creation, making all sorts of social media content around his unique golf game. After grinding to gain a significant following, Mac is now a well-known golf creator, and has one of the largest golf-based followings in all of Canada! Mac and the guys discuss his journey to becoming a self-taught pro, how he broke into the realm of content creation, the increased crossover between professional athletes and golf, and all sorts of different events and tournaments that he has coming up in the near future. From the best golf courses in Canada, his biggest tips for golf content creation, and so much more, this is an awesome interview you won't want to miss! You can find Mac on Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube @macbouchergolf Tune into 'Closed Course' Tuesdays at 6:00 A.M. for unforgettable interviews, golf convos, and more! Powered by: Pins and Aces Produced by: Guerilla Sports
durée : 00:04:26 - Le meilleur de la science - par : Daniel Fiévet - Au sommaire de "la planète des sciences" cette semaine : de très vieux pépins de raisin qui révèlent l'histoire de nos vignes, des poulpes de 19 mètres qui dominaient les océans du crétacé et une bizarrerie de plus découverte chez l'ornithorynque... Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France
AEW Dynamite delivered surprises, championship changes, and some great matches!MJF attacked Andrade and took back the AEW Diamond Ring, while Willow Nightingale pinned Mercedes Moné in a six-woman tag match.The Demand also lost the AEW Trios Championships to Brodido and Hangman Page, creating a major change in the trios division.And then Will Ospreay and Mike Davis went to war, delivering one of the night's most physical matches.AEW Dynamite had plenty to talk about—but which moment was the biggest?
Welcome back to another episode of 'Closed Course' powered by Pins and Aces! After a brief hiatus, the guys are back for another episode, catching up on everything that's been going on for the last few weeks. For starters, Blake and his family spent the last few weeks traveling across the U.S. From movie premieres in Los Angeles to attending the ESPYs in NYC, the stories from his time away are must-hear. Blake recalls memories from his trips, including some run-ins with big-name celebrities on the red carpet at the ESPYs. A few weeks ago, Pins and Aces hosted their annual social golf tournament in Denver at Willis Case Golf Course. The guys discussed the success of the tournament, the winning scores, and even some controversy around a multi-team tie once all the scores were turned in. Either way, the tournament was a hit and drew an awesome crowd! Plus, the people at Pins who organized the tournament may have found a solution to teams that cheat during four-man scramble best-ball tournaments… Finally, the guys recap their penalty kick challenge, how difficult it really is to kick a PK, and talk some American football as the preseason is ramping up and the regular season is fast approaching. Tune in Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m. for new weekly episodes of 'Closed Course' featuring golf talk and special guests you won't want to miss. Powered by Pins and Aces Produced by Guerilla Sports
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Test steps out with Trish and asks Mick Foley to wait. November 28, 1999, the night Triple H took the money, the power, and Stephanie, Test sat back. The smile on his face when those cops came. He made the call. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani recap the September 4, 2000 Labor Day edition of WWF Monday Night Raw, live from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, airing at 11pm due to the US Open on USA Network.Foley opens the show with a full investigation, narrowing the spousal abuse complaint down to 373 suspects, then bringing out Stephanie, Angle, Chyna, and Eddie one by one. The Test reveal lands as clever soap opera with real nostalgic stakes. Triple H then immediately Pedigrees both Test and Albert in the same night and leaves them on the mat.In the IC title triple threat, Angle knocks Chyna out cold with the belt. Eddie dropkicks Angle out, turns around, and finds Mamacita laid out. He chooses her over Angle. They fall together in a heap, the referee counts three, and Eddie Guerrero is the new Intercontinental Champion. The camera pans to catch a devious grin on his face while Chyna cannot see it, a reveal Tommy and Rob say undercuts everything the pairing has built.Other major discussion points include:Christian pins The Rock with a Conchairto to close the show while Kane joins JR on commentary and delivers emo monologues about being dragged from the gutter and pain becoming your friendThe Dudleys beat the APA and Kaientai in a tables match, prompting Tommy to push for consistent rules: one member through the table ends the match, and anything requiring both should have its own nameRight to Censor kidnaps Val Venus after his promo defending personal freedom, and Lawler's RC Cola live read accidentally plays over Road Dogg's entrance promoTommy opens the episode comparing WWF's late-2000 slide to the current moment in WWE, using a JP Morgan stock analysis and a Fightful report about Netflix executive pressure on the 2025 creative teamPlease support the show, and join our brand new Patreon, featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. New watch along added: Gorilla Monsoon Mixtape!Previous watch alongs include RVD/Sabu vs. Hayabusa/Hakushi, Verne Gagne vs. Dick the Bruiser, Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.You also get these episodes one day early!Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeeraChapters:00:00 Intro01:39 WWE 2025 vs. WWF 2000: Tommy's Exit, the TNN Move, and the Business Slide03:44 JP Morgan Analysis / Netflix Execs Pressure WWE Creative12:27 How to Watch on archive.org / Complete 2000 WWF Collection15:27 Show Overview / Aired at 11pm on Labor Day16:03 Opening Segment: Foley Investigates the Arrest / 373 Suspects21:42 Test's Confession: "November 28, 1999"29:24 Foley Books Triple H vs. Test / "I'm Not the Champion, But Okay"32:45 Number One Contender's Match: Kane vs. Benoit / Rock on Commentary37:17 Tables Match: Dudleys vs. APA / Rules Discussion41:27 Eddie Begs Foley / Triple Threat IC Match Booked42:27 SmackDown Your Vote / WWF Invites Bush and Gore to Debate44:29 IC Title Triple Threat: Eddie Guerrero vs. Chyna vs. Kurt Angle47:11 Test Hyped / Triple H and Stephanie Backstage48:52 Eddie Explains to Chyna / Offers the Belt Back / The Devious Face52:27 Triple H vs. Test (w/ Albert and Trish) / Angle Sneaks Up on Stephanie57:26 Naked Mideon with Foley / The Implication58:01 Val Venus vs. Right to Censor / "Stick It Where the Sun Don't Shine"1:00:20 Crash and Malenko Backstage / Edge and Christian: "Genital Warts Rule"1:02:46 Hardcore Title: Boss Man vs. Steve Blackman1:04:40 Road Dogg and Val vs. Right to Censor / RC Cola Disaster / Val Kidnapped1:07:15 Lawler and Jericho vs. Tazz and Mideon1:09:25 King Rolls Up Tazz / Austin Statement Teased for SmackDown1:11:00 Kane on Commentary / Emo Kane / "Pain Can Become Your Friend"1:11:48 Main Event: Rock and Undertaker vs. Edge and Christian / Conchairto / Christian Pins Rock1:14:52 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pourquoi les pins brûlent-ils ? Et pourquoi certains ont besoin du feu pour se reproduire ? Comment ces conifères se protègent-ils de la sécheresse mais aussi du froid ? Découvrez les secrets de ces arbres parmi les plus anciens sur Terre. Il suffit d'une étincelle, parfois, pour qu'un pin prenne feu, comme on l'a vu ces derniers jours dans le sud-ouest de la France, dans les Landes et en Gironde. Les pins sont un véritable combustible, en particulier à cause de leur résine, hautement inflammable, qui est en fait un médicament. « Cette résine est prête à s'écouler en cas de blessure ; elle bouche le trou. C'est un moyen de se défendre pour éviter l'entrée des pathogènes. La résine contient des substances hautement inflammables qui, au moment de l'incendie, vont produire de surcroît des substances volatiles qui vont augmenter l'inflammabilité de l'arbre », explique Catherine Lenne, enseignante chercheuse à l'université de Clermont-Ferrand et au laboratoire PIAF (Physique et physiologie intégratives de l'arbre en environnement fluctuant). À lire aussiFaut-il vraiment replanter des arbres après un incendie? Besoin du feu Les pins ont un rapport ambivalent au feu, puisque certaines espèces en Méditerranée, comme le pin d'Alep, ont besoin du feu pour se reproduire. « Il faut que l'arbre voie périodiquement le feu pour pouvoir libérer les graines de ses cônes, poursuit Catherine Lenne. Le pin disparaît, mais sa banque de graines contenues dans les cônes peut germer sur le sol, qui est enrichi par les cendres des arbres qui viennent de disparaître. » Des aiguilles pour ne pas transpirer… Les pins sont parmi les plus vieux arbres. Apparus sur Terre il y a 300 millions d'années, il y a deux fois plus longtemps que les feuillus. Ce sont leurs feuilles, leurs aiguilles, qui les rendent particulièrement résistants à la sécheresse. « Les aiguilles sont des feuilles très étroites, elles ont donc des surfaces d'évaporation assez faibles, précise Catherine Lenne. Les stomates, les bouches d'aération qui sont sur toutes les feuilles de n'importe quel arbre, sont enfouis sur les aiguilles dans des espèces de puits qui les protègent de l'air sec. » ... ou pour ne pas geler Ces aiguilles permettent aussi de résister au froid. Mais certains pins ont un truc en plus. « Les pins qui sont très résistants au froid sont des arbres capables de produire des antigels, donc des petites substances sucrées qui sont injectées dans les tuyaux de l'eau et qui vont en fait abaisser les points de congélation de l'eau », explique encore Catherine Lenne. Finalement, les pins, c'est une histoire sans fin. La question de la semaine À lire aussiIncendies en France: la monoculture de pins, «une épée de Damoclès» pour les forêts
In this episode, Derek talks to local WI hunter and videographer Kyle Hollibush of Avon Legend. Kyle was a late-onset hunter starting only 8 seasons ago, but has the drive and thirst for knowledge that has really helped him “figure it out” in the marsh bottoms. Kyle discusses his experience getting into hunting, where he found inspiration and information, and how the COVID pandemic helped accelerate his learning curve. Kyle discusses how he used trail cameras to help monitor ditches and water crossings to help locate traveling bucks. After finding a good buck, Kyle likes to locate nearby doe bedding thickets and leave soaker cameras up on the outside transitions to learn yearly patterns of pre-rut and rut buck movements checking does. Kyle dives into detail of how he found a buck on one such camera and, over the course of a couple of seasons, continued to explore and learn more about the area and timing of the buck's movements. One massive scrape in a thicket near a doe bedding area gave Kyle the intel he needed to set up and kill “Tiny” with his bow during the prerut. Kyle also explains his desire to bowhunt the Ohio rut after having the privilege of gun hunting Ohio and seeing the mature buck sign some of the Republic Ground offered. Kyle ends the episode with 3 major takeaways that are absolute truths for anyone looking to get serious about killing mature bucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What do you do when a patient comes in just days after surgery for a finger fracture? I take you through my entire thought process—from deciding what orthosis to fabricate to determining when it's appropriate to begin gentle range of motion. Understanding why you're making each decision is just as important as knowing what to do.
Derek kicks off this season solo with some updates on the upcoming Okayest Hunter Seminar, summer trial cams, IL scouting, and prepping for his son's WI youth hunt. In Dropping Pins, Derek tells the story of how his group's Illinois public land hunt unfolded and how he was lucky enough to arrow a nice IL buck. The story tells a tale of not settling, asking yourself the tough questions, and not being afraid to make a move or take a shot when a fleeting opportunity presents itself. No one wants to wound a deer, but sometimes you have to try to make it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aujourd'hui, Sandrine Pégand, avocate, Zoran Spasojevic, restaurateur, et Jean-Loup Bonnamy, prof de philo, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Olivier Truchot.
We are finally back together as a full crew, and things completely devolved from the start. Between Dan revealing his very unsettling dream utensil hands and Clint confessing to an impromptu mating ritual on a cruise ship stage, you are definitely not ready for this episode!
An 11th day of U.S. strikes on Iran has futures trending to the downside, says Alex Coffey, as he outlines headlines signaling that the conflict isn't cooling any time soon. In equities, Super Micro (SMCI) surged after the company pledged that its gross margins will nearly double. Alex also highlights GE Vernova's (GEV) strong earnings thanks to the AI buildout, along with AT&T's (T) guidance beat. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Can the right song, painting, or museum exhibit spark real political change? What if culture is the missing strategy in today's social movements?If you've ever felt like your efforts for justice aren't hitting deep enough, it might be because the culture hasn't caught up with your message. In this episode, labor organizer and social change strategist Ken Grossinger shares how his journey from labor organizing to cultural advocacy revealed a truth many overlook: policy changes fade, but stories—and the art that tells them—have staying power. In this episode:Discover how blending power analysis with artistic expression can amplify grassroots campaigns and drive long-term social change.Hear powerful case studies—from a revolutionary museum exhibit in Louisville to a musical uprising in Alaska—that reveal how art can expose injustice and build movements.Learn from real-world collaborations between artists and organizers that shift narratives, challenge power, and activate communities in ways no policy paper ever could.Tune in now to hear how Ken Grossinger's book ART WORKS and his work in communities across the U.S. show us why art isn't just a reflection of justice—it's how we get there.Notable MentionsPeopleKen Grossinger — Longtime movement strategist and author of Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together, which explores the strategic partnership between artists and organizers across decades of social-justice campaigns.Richard Cloward — Columbia University sociologist and organizer whose power-analysis framework shaped generations of strategists; co-founder of the National Welfare Rights Organization and a chief architect of the 1993 National Voter Registration Act ("Motor Voter" law).Bernice Johnson Reagon — Civil rights song leader who co-founded the Freedom Singers with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and later founded the a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock.Si Kahn — Veteran folk musician, author, and organizer who has spent decades writing songs in direct collaboration with the communities he serves, including the fishermen and Alaska Native communities fighting the Pebble Mine.Harry Belafonte — Singer and actor who became one of the civil rights movement's most trusted strategists and financiers, sitting at the strategy tables of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference alongside Martin Luther King Jr.Bryan Stevenson — Founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy; created the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama.Amy Sherald — Painter whose 2020 Vanity Fair portrait of Breonna Taylor became the centerpiece of the Speed Art Museum's "Promise, Witness, Remembrance" exhibition.Stephen Reily — Director of the Speed Art Museum in Louisville at the time of Breonna Taylor's killing, who reorganized the museum's programming around community-led advisory boards.Norman Lear — Legendary TV producer and creator of All in the Family, who used Archie Bunker's bigotry to bring racism and homophobia into American living rooms as everyday conversation.Frances Stonor Saunders — British historian and author of The Cultural Cold War, which documents the CIA's covert promotion of Abstract Expressionist artists like Jackson Pollock as ideological counters to Soviet Social Realism.Jane Fonda, Karen Nussbaum & Ellen Cassedy — Actress-activist Jane Fonda partnered with 9to5 co-founders Karen Nussbaum and Ellen Cassedy to turn the working women's organizing movement into the hit 1980 comedy 9 to 5.Organizations & InstitutionsCenter for the Study of Art and Community — Producer of Art is Change and host organization for the Art in Action series exploring arts-based civic engagement.Charles F. Kettering Foundation — Nonprofit research foundation focused on deliberative democracy; partner for the Art in Action series through its Democracy and the Arts program.Equal Justice Initiative — Montgomery, Alabama human-rights organization founded by Bryan Stevenson; operates the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.Speed Art Museum — Louisville, Kentucky museum whose 2021 exhibition "Promise, Witness, Remembrance," built around Amy Sherald's portrait, became a national model for community-driven museum programming.Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) — New York institution whose mid-century ties to CIA-backed cultural promotion of Abstract Expressionism are documented in Frances Stonor Saunders's The Cultural Cold War.American Museum of Natural History & Smithsonian — Both institutions faced public pressure after climate scientists and advocacy groups called on them to sever ties with board member and fossil-fuel financier David Koch.Highlander Research and Education Center — Tennessee-based center for labor and civil-rights organizing, where staff such as Zilphia Horton adapted "We Shall Overcome" and other freedom songs used across the movement.Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) — Student-led civil rights organization that carried freedom songs into direct-action campaigns across the South and gave rise to groups like the Freedom Singers.International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) — Union whose cultural department trained its own members to write, sing, and perform, producing the Broadway hit Pins and Needles.9to5, National Association of Working Women — Organization founded by Karen Nussbaum and Ellen Cassedy to fight for office workers' rights, later dramatized in the film 9 to 5.Musicians United to Protect Bristol Bay — Network of musicians, co-organized by Si Kahn, that used songwriting and touring to build public opposition to Alaska's proposed Pebble Mine.Books, Films & RecordingsArt Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together — Ken Grossinger's book on the strategic collaborations between artists and organizers, discussed throughout this episode.Just Mercy — Bryan Stevenson's memoir recounting...
Welcome back to another episode of Closed Course! The guys are back with another great interview, this time catching up with golf trick-shot master AJ Jones. From long drive competitions to viral golf social media videos, AJ has built a phenomenal following in the golf community through his unique approach to growing a love for the game. A former Division I baseball player at Long Beach State University, AJ transitioned into golf content creation after his collegiate career. He credits his baseball background for the incredible trick shots that require elite hand-eye coordination. AJ's brand isn't just about golf, either. Much of his content is centered around charity work and giving back to the community. From his iconic stinger trick shot to his time and accolades as a professional long driver, this interview with AJ is a must-listen for golf fans. You can find AJ on Instagram and TikTok @ajjonesgolf, and you can visit his website at ajjonesgolf.com. After wrapping things up with AJ, the guys get into some general golf talk, including the Korn Ferry Tour and how more celebrities are starting to get into the game, including Justin Gaethje. Tune in to the Closed Course podcast every Tuesday at 6:00 a.m. for great golf conversations and unforgettable interviews with all sorts of unique guests. Hosted by Blake Horstmann, Nick Mertz, Erik Bradley, and Liam Johnson Powered by Pins and Aces Produced by Guerilla Sports
Seth, Sean and Cole discuss Cleveland waiting on pins and needles for LeBron's latest decision, and lay out the times we've had that feeling in Houston in recent memory.
Seth, Sean and Cole discuss the biggest waiting on pins & needles feeling we've had in Houston, how Sean fares in the hobbies women find most/least attractive, and Cole has them blind power rank the Astros' deadline needs.
The stock market faces pressure from several angles to end the trading week. Tom White talks about the continuing selling hitting AI stocks, especially in the memory space with Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK), as both stocks trade more than 30% below its all-time high. More U.S. strikes on Iran also aren't doing any favors to alleviate fears that energy volatility will shake commodities again. Tom also discusses Netflix's (NFLX) earnings and subsequent sell-off, along with recent trading action in SpaceX (SPCX). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Pins & Pistons Race for the Ribbon short-track charity race is coming to Jefferson Speedway this weekend! Race proceeds support breast cancer research and donations are going to the Jefferson and Rock County Cancer Coalitions. Come watch the cars race to support a great cause! Check it out at jeffersonspeedway.com/
Immerse yourself in the calming ambient sounds of a peaceful bowling alley, perfect for sleep, meditation, relaxation, and focus. Let the gentle clatter of lanes and pins create a soothing atmosphere that melts away stress and enhances mindfulness.
Immerse yourself in the calming ambient sounds of a peaceful bowling alley, perfect for sleep, meditation, relaxation, and focus. Let the gentle clatter of lanes and pins create a soothing atmosphere that melts away stress and enhances mindfulness.
From Snyder pinning Sadulaev at RAF Georgia to the Fargo Freestyle Finals in the books, we've got a lot to talk about!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Willie's Back From Georgia01:00 - Burn Out/Mesenbrink Interview07:10 - Gable Steveson's UFC Debut10:40 - RAF Georgia Takeaways13:30 - Development of RAF15:30 - Snyder Pins Sadulaev25:50 - Georgia Crowd27:40 - The RAF32:30 - RAF Georgia Card Rundown44:00 - Fargo47:00 - Junior Fargo Finals Rundown01:40:50 - Cadet FinalsRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.
Welcome back to another episode of Closed Course! This week's special guest is former undisputed UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman, who owns a 21-4 MMA record. With nine wins by knockout, one by submission, and 11 by decision, he's earned the nickname "The Nigerian Nightmare." He's stepping into the Octagon in Oklahoma City this weekend, but before then, we've got him in studio for an action-packed interview that you won't want to miss. With a fight coming up this weekend against Dricus Du Plessis, Usman discusses the emotions that come with fight week and the thoughts that race through his mind as he prepares to step into the Octagon. He also shares his broader mindset as a fighter and explains how training differs from the actual fight. For Usman, training places a heavy emphasis on the physical aspects of fighting, but once fight night arrives, it becomes almost entirely mental. He takes a deep dive into how he's developed that mindset over time and fine-tuned both his physical and mental preparation throughout his career. Usman also dives into some other intriguing topics, including how he controls fear, his biggest rivalries, the role of trash talk in the UFC, his personal and family life, and his journey into the game of golf. Check out Kamaru Usman's podcast, "Pound 4 Pound" co-hosted with Henry Cejudo, talking everything combat sports Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pound-4-pound-with-kamaru-usman-henry-cejudo/id1732378558 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PUBKGV8KFbbYfvS5W1IR8?si=c198790cb7804759 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pound4pound?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Pound4PoundwithKamaruHenry You can find Kamaru on Instagram and X @usman84kg and on TikTok @kamaruusmanmma Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review for the Closed Course Podcast! Powered by Pins and Aces. Produced by Guerilla Sports
Ben McMillan discusses the broadening of the market, saying it's actively repricing and inflation will grow higher in the months to come. He talks about the outlook for crypto noting that it had rough year due to the AI trade. Ben also touches on future predictions amid the renewed U.S.- Iran conflict.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
The California trip continues with a visit to Speed Lab Inc in California to sit down with Ronnie, and his fiancée Lexi ended up joining too. We get into building one of the most respected Evo shops in the country, engine assembly, the SPL 900/1000 programs, coatings, torque plating, and what actually separates a professional builder from everyone else. Also: the highest horsepower GR Corolla on the planet lives in their shop. And of course we talk about the Mk5 Supra. Take your build up a whole new level with 6XD Gearbox: https://6xdgearbox.com Code "Minnoxide5" for 5% off High Performance Academy: https://hpcdmy.co/Minnoxide Use code "MINNOX" for 55% off ANY course Use Code "MINVIP" for $300 of the MINVIP Package Tuned By Shawn: https://www.tunedbyshawn.com Code "Minnoxide" for 5% off! Ship With Sure Thing Logistics: https://www.surethinglogistics.net MORE BIGGER Turbo T-Shirts: https://www.minnoxide.com/products/more-bigger-t-shirt 0:00 - Intro to Speedlab INC 7:52 - Running the Shop: In-House Philosophy & the Dyno Process 16:44 - Engine Building Fundamentals: Clearances, Pins, Rods & Cranks 28:42 - Reliability at High Horsepower: Cost, Rod Materials & Tune Maps 45:22 - Lexi's Supra Build 52:12 - Developing the SPL Engine Program 1:04:56 - Coatings & Materials: Rings, Pins & Bearings 1:12:24 - Inside the SPL 900 & SPL 1000 Builds 1:22:19 - The Supra Program & How Ronnie and Lexi Met 1:28:40 - Tuning, Influences & Life at the Shop 1:37:10 - Scaling the Business with Shop Monkey & Customer Grind 1:42:06 - Reputation and the viral dyno video 1:47:35 - Customer Cars, Pre-Dyno Inspections & Dyno Safety 1:58:28 - The Car Collection Story: Subaru to Supra to Evo 2:07:51 - Rod Bolts & the World's Fastest GR Corolla
You and your coworker have never seen eye to eye, but things REALLY heat up when you make the mistake of producing subpar work for a very important presentation due tomorrow.Now, you have no choice but to spend the night at the office with your domineering coworker... it's not a question, it's a fact. Because no matter what, she has a habit of always getting her way...- - -Full spicy version of this audio will be uploaded to my Patreon tonight. Join now for access to this and all past audios:https://www.patreon.com/charleymooasmr- - -LINKS: https://linktr.ee/charleymoo(please copy/paste linktree if direct is not working! The link DOES work!)Business email (serious inquiries only please!): charleymoobiz@hotmail.com
Welcome back to another episode of the Closed Course Podcast! On this episode, we're back for a pre-recoreded episode, just before Blake sets out on his destination wedding in Europe. The episode is kicked off with details of the wedding, and all the chaos that comes with planning a destination celebration across the country. Additionally, we also break down a recent charity golf tournament supporting Children's Hospital Colorado, which raised over $25,000 and sold out in record time, highlighting the strength of the community behind it. The conversation expands into upcoming events, including future tournaments, open house gatherings, and plans for more golf-driven content experiences on the pod now that it's officially summer. We round things out with new content ideas, including a reality-TV-focused podcast, matchmaking concepts across entertainment universes, and goals to grow into larger streaming platforms. Make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review for the Closed Course Podcast! Powered by Pins and Aces Produced by Guerilla Sports
More of the funniest reviews on the internet! We read reviews for bowling alley in suburban Chicago, where the flies may follow you, as you try to duck racial slurs. & much more!! A major phone carrier's store, where the contracts seem tricky, and no toddler is safe from swinging doors. A liquor store in Branson, Missouri, where they might make fun of your allergy, while paying no mind to "the constitution" & much more!! Join comedians James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman as they explore the most opinionated part of the internet: The Reviews Section! Subscribe, and we will see you every Monday with Your Stupid Opinions!! Dont forget to rate & review!! Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for merch & more Check out James & Jimmie's other podcasts, Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!
On this week's episode of Closed Course, Sara Blake Cheek joins the show to discuss her growth as a content creator, her love for SEC football, and, of course, her recent golf endeavors. Sara is based in Las Vegas and has quickly gained a large following for the sports-related content she creates across multiple platforms. She is the founder of VIP Ballers, which offers a unique way for fans to interact with athletes. Similar to Cameo, but designed specifically for the sports world, VIP Ballers gives athletes and fans a direct way to connect. From simple birthday messages to athletes training young kids in different sports, Sara dives into the inner workings of how the platform came to fruition and how both athletes and users can benefit from it. Don't miss this conversation with Sara Blake Cheek as she breaks down the highlights of how she's grown her brand in a multitude of ways over the years. You can find Sara on Instagram and TikTok @onlysarablake, and on X @saracheeky1. Presented by Pins and Aces Produced by Guerilla Sports
WHAT IFWhat if you've done everything right — the climb, the grind, the sacrifices — and the exhaustion you feel isn't a personal failing, but proof that the system was never designed for you to win? Meghan French Dunbar spent over a decade interviewing more than 1,000 leaders to find the ones who figured out how to succeed without destroying themselves — and what she found will change how you define the whole game.SUMMARY & GUEST INTROMeghan French Dunbar is the co-founder of Conscious Company Magazine, creator of the World Changing Women Summit, TEDx speaker, Forbes and Fast Company contributor, host of the podcast Unbehaved, and author of This Isn't Working — a book born from her own collapse on the floor mid-panic attack and the two years of soul-searching that followed. After interviewing nearly 100 additional leaders for the book, Meghan identified a clear, research-backed playbook used by grounded, thriving women at the top — and it looks nothing like what we've been sold. Her work sits at the exact intersection of Erica's mission: naming what's broken, refusing to accept it as normal, and giving women a real path forward.INSIDE THE EPISODEThe panic attack that started it all. Meghan hits the floor of her guest room in 2017 — CEO, six months of runway left, 85-pound dog on her heels — and what she did the next morning says everything about the trap high-achieving women are in.The intrinsic vs. extrinsic success split. The one mindset shift every grounded, thriving leader Meghan interviewed had made — and the University of Rochester research that proves it's not just philosophy, it's survival.What "enough" actually looks like in practice. Meghan and her husband built a concrete definition of enough for their family — and how they use it as a hard line when a case or contract threatens to cross it. This is not abstract. This is a system.The ideal life statement exercise. Before you can change anything, you have to write down what you actually want. Meghan walks through why most people have never done this — and what happens when their current life and their ideal life don't match at all.For the woman who can't just quit. The long-game strategy Meghan got from the women she interviewed, including the internal play one leader ran inside a global consulting firm that gave her an exit ramp years later — without blowing up her life.Your boundaries are modeling behavior. "You cannot expect people to respect your boundaries if you don't respect them yourself." Meghan no longer has work email or Slack on her phone. Full stop. And she explains exactly why that matters for every person on your team.The stat that stops the room. 70% of people say their manager or boss has as much or more impact on their mental health than their spouse. If you lead people, this one is not optional listening.RESOURCES & LINKSBook: This Isn't Working by Meghan French DunbarWebsite: meganfrenchdunbar.comPodcast: Unbehaved with Meghan French DunbarLinkedIn: Meghan French DunbarHer Collective: Send Erica a DM. She'll invite you to sit in on a live Her Collective session as her personal guest. No pressure, no strings attached. BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky FloorsConnect with me on LinkedInBe a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedInFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!
WHAT IFWhat if you've done everything right — the climb, the grind, the sacrifices — and the exhaustion you feel isn't a personal failing, but proof that the system was never designed for you to win? Meghan French Dunbar spent over a decade interviewing more than 1,000 leaders to find the ones who figured out how to succeed without destroying themselves — and what she found will change how you define the whole game.SUMMARY & GUEST INTROMeghan French Dunbar is the co-founder of Conscious Company Magazine, creator of the World Changing Women Summit, TEDx speaker, Forbes and Fast Company contributor, host of the podcast Unbehaved, and author of This Isn't Working — a book born from her own collapse on the floor mid-panic attack and the two years of soul-searching that followed. After interviewing nearly 100 additional leaders for the book, Meghan identified a clear, research-backed playbook used by grounded, thriving women at the top — and it looks nothing like what we've been sold. Her work sits at the exact intersection of Erica's mission: naming what's broken, refusing to accept it as normal, and giving women a real path forward.INSIDE THE EPISODEThe panic attack that started it all. Meghan hits the floor of her guest room in 2017 — CEO, six months of runway left, 85-pound dog on her heels — and what she did the next morning says everything about the trap high-achieving women are in.The intrinsic vs. extrinsic success split. The one mindset shift every grounded, thriving leader Meghan interviewed had made — and the University of Rochester research that proves it's not just philosophy, it's survival.What "enough" actually looks like in practice. Meghan and her husband built a concrete definition of enough for their family — and how they use it as a hard line when a case or contract threatens to cross it. This is not abstract. This is a system.The ideal life statement exercise. Before you can change anything, you have to write down what you actually want. Meghan walks through why most people have never done this — and what happens when their current life and their ideal life don't match at all.For the woman who can't just quit. The long-game strategy Meghan got from the women she interviewed, including the internal play one leader ran inside a global consulting firm that gave her an exit ramp years later — without blowing up her life.Your boundaries are modeling behavior. "You cannot expect people to respect your boundaries if you don't respect them yourself." Meghan no longer has work email or Slack on her phone. Full stop. And she explains exactly why that matters for every person on your team.The stat that stops the room. 70% of people say their manager or boss has as much or more impact on their mental health than their spouse. If you lead people, this one is not optional listening.RESOURCES & LINKSBook: This Isn't Working by Meghan French DunbarWebsite: meganfrenchdunbar.comPodcast: Unbehaved with Meghan French DunbarLinkedIn: Meghan French DunbarHer Collective: Send Erica a DM. She'll invite you to sit in on a live Her Collective session as her personal guest. No pressure, no strings attached. BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky FloorsConnect with me on LinkedInBe a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedInFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!
What if the thing standing between you and your biggest dream isn't a lack of strategy, resources, or time — but the story you've been telling yourself for so long you stopped questioning it? And what if the permission to dream again was never lost for good — just buried?That's exactly what Mitch Matthews has spent his career helping people uncover.Mitch Matthews has coached leaders inside NASA, Disney, and the Fortune 500, hosted 450+ episodes of the top-ranked Dream Think Do podcast, and is on a personal mission to launch one million dreams in his lifetime. Today he brings all of that to Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors — and y'all, yes, you heard that right, he is a man. One in 100, to be exact. Mitch sits down with Erica to talk about where our permission to dream gets buried, why chasing the "shoulds" is the ultimate sticky floor, and how high-achieving women can start dreaming again without burning their lives down to do it.Inside the Episode:The 6-9 Window: Why most of us lose permission to dream between ages six and nine — and why it's not the failure that buries the dream, but what we're told right after itThe Dream Think Do Framework: Why moving into planning mode too fast is the enemy of big thinking — and how giving yourself space to dream first is what separates incremental goals from quantum leapsIt's Not Selfish to Dream: The powerful reframe for every mom who has quietly put her own dreams last — and why Mitch says not dreaming is actually the more selfish choiceDrop the Word Dream: The surprising prompt Mitch uses to unlock big thinking in high achievers who freeze when asked "what's your dream?" — and the simpler question that gets you to the same placeThe Disappointment Equation: Why the quality of your life is directly connected to your willingness to disappoint someone — and how every yes is secretly a no to something elseDream for This Season: How to stop overwhelming yourself with dreams that don't fit your current reality and start experimenting with what's actually possible right nowThe Fish Climbing a Tree: Mitch's own bad fit job story — what it felt like when his creativity was being crushed, and the moment he started swimming againResources & Links:mitchmathews.com — Free resources and everything MitchMaking Time for Your Next Chapter — Mitch's training for high achievers: mitchmathews.com/time (use code STICKY for free access — a $97 value!)Dream Think Do Podcast — 450+ episodes, top-rankedHer Collective — DM Erica for a personal guest invite to a live session BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky FloorsConnect with me on LinkedInBe a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedInFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!
This week, we tackle the alarming rise in financial scams targeting retirees and their hard-earned savings. With insights straight from the FBI and real-world examples of scam attempts, I break down the key tactics used by fraudsters and reveal the subtle ways they can gain access to your retirement accounts. From sophisticated account takeovers to fake invoice emails, you'll learn the warning signs to watch for—and, most importantly, practical strategies to protect yourself and your financial future. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [00:00] How financial scams work and what listeners can do to protect themselves [03:27] Recognizing scam tactics and risks [09:38] Recognizing fake invoice scams [10:36] Email scams and malware threats [16:30] Adding verbal passwords for security [17:28] Avoiding financial scams Why Retirees Are in Scammers' Crosshairs Retirees often represent an attractive target to scammers, thanks to years of diligent saving and sometimes less familiarity with new scam techniques. With the Federal Bureau of Investigation noting a surge in financial fraud, understanding the mechanics of modern scams is essential. Scammers rely on a proven formula: Use of a trusted-looking sender Creation of a sense of urgency Sufficient believable details to seem legitimate When you recognize these methods, retirees and their families can more easily spot fraud attempts and prevent the devastating loss of hard-earned assets. Four Scams Every Retiree Needs to Know 1. The Account Takeover Arguably, the most damaging scam involves fraudsters masquerading as your bank or investment firm. It starts innocuously: a text asks if you authorized a transaction. Replying prompts a phone call from a supposed representative. Thanks to massive data breaches, these scammers may already know your personal details — they just need one missing piece. They'll convince you to read out a "security code" sent by your institution. Handing over this code gives the scammer direct account access, allowing them to transfer funds instantly. Importantly, because you authorized the transaction, financial institutions like Charles Schwab often won't reimburse the loss. 2. The Debt Collector Text Message Here, you get a text from a "debt collector" referencing a fictitious account, amount, or government agency. Designed to provoke fear and haste, these messages trick recipients into calling the number provided or clicking a link — both of which compromise your security or lead to unauthorized payments. 3. The Unpaid Toll Notification You receive an alert for a small, believable toll charge. With such a trivial amount, many people click the link and pay without thinking, handing over payment info to scammers who make larger, unauthorized withdrawals. 4. The Fake Invoice Email Sophisticated emails may claim to be from reputable companies like Microsoft, complete with realistic logos and urgent language about an outstanding invoice. The danger here is twofold: opening the attachment can load malware or ransomware onto your device, or responding to the invoice sends money straight to a crook. Always verify the sender before clicking links or attachments. Great Habits for Scam Prevention This is my seven-point toolkit to keep you one step ahead of scammers. Practice these habits consistently to stay safe: Slow Down: Scammers exploit urgency. Pause, breathe, and verify requests. Don't Answer Unknown Numbers: Let unfamiliar calls go to voicemail, especially those spoofing local area codes. Avoid Clicking Suspicious Links: Always visit official websites or use verified contact numbers when responding to alerts or billing issues. Guard Your Personal Information: Never share sensitive info like PINs, passwords, or codes unless you started the interaction. Use Authenticator Apps: These offer extra security beyond SMS-based codes, which can be intercepted. Add Verbal Passwords to Accounts: Financial institutions often allow this as an additional security measure. Assume It's a Scam: When in doubt, err on the side of caution and reach out to institutions through official channels. Diligence is Your Best Defense Scams will continue to evolve, but the best protection comes from vigilance and skepticism. Always vet instructions that involve your money, pause before acting, and confirm legitimacy through direct contact. Your savings represent a lifetime of work; protect them fiercely so they'll serve you for years to come. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE Charles Schwab Fidelity Vanguard EPIC - Equifax Data Breach Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact Subscribe to Retire With Ryan
It's pinniped week! Seals! Walrus! Sea lions! Oh my! This week we enter the splash zone and learn all about these slippery friends! Some cute, some... less cute! And, of course, some seal mythology! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joincreatures
What if the hardest sticky floor you'll ever face isn't in the boardroom — it's in the bleachers? What if the thing that finally brings you to your knees isn't a difficult executive, a glass ceiling, or a career pivot, but an eight-year-old with a cheer bag and a breaking heart?That's where Erica is this week. And she's not pretending otherwise.This is a raw, unscripted, still-unfolding solo episode. No tidy lessons. No fully processed takeaways. Just Erica — puffy eyes, pit in her stomach, phone full of texts — walking herself through her own SNAP method in real time as she navigates one of the hardest parts of being a high-achieving woman that nobody talks about enough: what happens when your child is hurting and you cannot fix it. This one is for every mom, auntie, and caregiver who has ever felt their child's pain land in their own chest.Inside the Episode:The 4AM Spiral: Why your child's disappointment doesn't stay in their lane — and how it activates your own unhealed wounds, old fears, and the nervous system you've been managing your whole careerAnxiety in a Designer Blazer: The moment Erica names the sticky floor hiding underneath "good mom advocacy" — and why sometimes what looks like protection is just fear trying to control the outcomeThe Mother Load: The layer of mental load nobody puts on the list — emotional forecasting, invisible decision trees, and the constant future-scanning that runs quietly in the background of everythingParenting the Child You Used to Be: Why our kids' pain brushes up against our own unhealed places — and how to stop making decisions for the child in front of you based on wounds from your pastSunk Cost Cheerleading: The real conversation about quitting, staying, and why walking away from something that no longer fits can actually be the brave thing — for her, and for youThe Pivot That's Still Forming: What happens when the SNAP method doesn't give you a clean answer — and why sometimes the most honest pivot is simply moving from control into trustResources & Links:The SNAP Method — Erica's four-step framework: Stop & notice, Name the sticky floor, Ask the deeper questions, Pivot into a grounded responseGlass Ceilings and Sticky Floors (the book) — Erica's foundational framework for the beliefs and behaviors keeping women stuckHer Collective — DM Erica directly for a personal guest invite to a live sessionYouTube Keywords: mom anxiety parenting, high achieving mom burnout, emotional mental load mothers, parenting and perfectionism, SNAP method Erica Rooney, sticky floors motherhood, when your child is hurting, glass ceilings sticky floors podcast, mom guilt leadership women, letting go control parenting BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky FloorsConnect with me on LinkedInBe a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedInFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Shaun Stewart!About the guest: Shaun Stewart is the HBIC (Head Bartender In Charge) of Patterson Pins in Baltimore's Upper Fells Point. Known for "killing the business, one cocktail at a time," Stewart brings years of bartending experience—including consulting for Hemingway's, features in Esquire, and competition wins—to his role at one of the oldest duckpin bowling alleys in the country, now reimagined with an arcade gaming and vaporwave aesthetic. Shaun has been part of many of the best, unique cocktail programs in Baltimore.We talk about Patterson Pins and what it does: a cocktail bar and arcade entertainment lounge at 2105 Eastern Avenue in Baltimore, occupying the historic Patterson Lanes building. Stewart designed the upstairs bar program and pitched the arcade concept downstairs—a non-pretentious space where guests can enjoy craft cocktails or vodka sodas, then play Marvel vs. Capcom 2 or bowl duckpin. The Upper Fells Point venue recently won Baltimore Magazine's Reader's Poll for Best Cocktail Program and Best Non-Alcoholic Program.Stewart explains his "killing the business" philosophy: strict bartending rules don't matter anymore. Why can't you put Kool-Aid or Mountain Dew reduction into a drink if it tastes good? What matters is what ends up in the glass—how it's presented, how it tastes, the experience it creates. Build cocktails on structure (strong, sweet, bitter, sour) but get there however feels right, whether stirring a Paper Plane for more acidity or serving drinks in Chinese takeout boxes or Capri Sun bags.He stresses hospitality and community over gatekeeping at the Baltimore bar. Every guest gets greeted the moment they walk in. Stewart pays staff a living wage and encourages patrons to support neighbors like Johnny Rad's across the street. Patterson Pins creates a third space where people from all backgrounds can celebrate with low-ABV crushers, fighting-game-themed menus, or just beer and a shot.We also talk about his award-winning non-alcoholic cocktail program in Baltimore, using ingredients like Pathfinder (a non-alcoholic amaro) to build thoughtful $15 NA cocktails with the same care and presentation as full-proof drinks.Patterson Pins is open every day except Tuesday and Wednesday at 2105 Eastern Avenue in Upper Fells Point, Baltimore.Follow Shaun Stewart at @shaunpointonepercenter and Patterson Pins at @pattersonpins.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★
Pinterest marketing, by Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS, is an underserved yet high-value platform for business marketing in 2026. Its search engine nature (with most searches unbranded - 96%) positions it as a top channel for discovery, long-term engagement, and trust-building. Businesses can claim ownership, upload vast content portfolios, analyze data, and target ads with precision.Using the “ABC method,” well-keyworded content ranks for a range of searchable interests, allowing businesses to be found at the inspiration and planning stage when buyers' intentions are forming. Unlike other platforms, content longevity on Pinterest is measured in months, not days. Claiming your business website and properly optimizing pins ensures success both organically and via ads.Who Is This For?Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to grow in 2026 Marketing professionals interested in visual/search-driven channels Product creators, service providers, and content creators (e.g., realtors, filmmakers, bloggers, coaches, local businesses) Anyone ready to leverage Pinterest for long-term, evergreen digital presenceKey Moments & TimestampsUnbranded Search Power: 96-97% of Pinterest searches are unbranded, opening opportunities for discovery [00:00:56]Pinterest for Movie Rollouts: Using Pinterest to showcase behind-the-scenes content and build genre-based boards [00:04:31]Pinterest vs. Other Platforms: Content “shelf life” on Pinterest (5 months vs. Instagram's 72 hours) [00:30:32]Pinterest Business Setup & Best Practices: How to set up, claim your website, and configure DNS for business accounts [00:07:43], [00:24:03]SEO “ABC Method”: How to use keyword permutations for expanded content (“house design A/B/C”) [00:39:56]Strategic Planning: Seasonal and trend-based planning, planning ahead for events (like Christmas trees in May) [00:44:43], [01:12:43]Pinterest Ads & Analytics: Insights on lower ad spend and granular audience targeting (zip code, CSV lists) [00:49:03], [01:19:16]Content Ownership: Importance of claiming accounts for copyright protection [00:26:21]Who Uses Pinterest?: Myths busted (all ages, beyond “mom” niche) [00:31:35]FAQsQ: Who should use Pinterest for business?A: Any business with visual or searchable content—real estate, events, products, media, bloggers, consultants, etc.Q: How long does a Pinterest Pin last?A: Pins can drive engagement for 5+ months, far surpassing standard posts on other social networks.Q: What is the “ABC Method”?A: A keyword expansion technique: type your main keyword + a/b/c to discover long-tail search terms and trends.Q: How does claiming my website help?A: It ensures copyright protection, authenticates the brand, and boosts SEO with backlinks and verified authority.Q: Can Pinterest be used for local business and events?A: Yes! Geotargeting and CSV uploads for ad targeting allow granular, locally focused campaign delivery.Action StepsCreate/Upgrade Business Account: Use your business email and claim your website in settings with DNS/TXT verification.Keyword Research via “ABC Method”: Expand content ideas using variations/keywords relevant to your offering.Content Planning for Longevity: Batch and schedule pins ahead of seasonal trends/events (e.g., Christmas, product launches).Design Saveable, Searchable Pins: Focus on unbranded, interest-based images and videos with clear, keyworded titles/descriptions.Claim Socials & Connect Analytics: Integrate Instagram and check analytics to track saves, clicks, and traffic.Experiment with Ads: Layer promoted pins using zip code and audience data for targeted exposure.Monitor & Adjust: Regularly check pin performance and tweak strategy for conversion, traffic, and save rates.2026 Growth MindsetPinterest isn't just another marketing channel—it's an evergreen engine for discovery, conversion, and enduring brand relevance in the fast-changing digital world.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
What If...What if the reason your weight feels impossible to manage has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or how hard you are trying? What if the system that was supposed to help you has actually been working against you this whole time, and the missing piece was never the prescription at all? Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb has been asking that question for years, and what she found will change the way you think about your body, your health, and the stories you have been carrying about both.The Summary & Guest IntroDr. Meghan Garcia-Webb is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, and she runs a first of its kind concierge practice that combines cutting edge weight medicine with life coaching because she knows the prescription is only part of the story. After years of watching the same conversations fail her patients over and over again, she realized that the information was never the problem. The missing piece was always the mindset. In this episode, she and Erica go deep on GLP-1 medications, the one thing blocking most women's results, why the healthcare system has been failing women long before Ozempic hit the headlines, and what it actually takes to build a relationship with food and your body that lasts.Inside the EpisodeThe One Big Thing: It is not your meal plan, your medication, or your macros. Dr. Meghan says the single most important shift women can make is recognizing that they are fully autonomous in their health decisions, even inside a system that was not designed to support them.The System Was Never Built for Us: From childbirth narratives to menopause myths to SSRIs prescribed as a first response to a woman's very reasonable distress, Dr. Meghan breaks down the specific ways women have been mistreated and misled in weight medicine for decades.The Truth About GLP-1 Medications: If you are only hearing the highlight reel about Ozempic and Wegovy, this is the conversation you actually need. Dr. Meghan prescribes these medications every single day and she has things to say about lifelong commitment, wildly varied side effects, and what happens when insurance stops covering them.Why Cortisol, Sleep, and Chronic Stress Are Running the Show: The go-go-go productivity lifestyle that most women in corporate are surviving is not just burning them out. It is biologically working against their ability to maintain a healthy weight. Dr. Meghan explains exactly how and why.Perfectionism and the Fresh Start Trap: Monday diets, January reset plans, the all-or-nothing death spiral. Dr. Meghan names the pattern that keeps women stuck in a cycle of starting over and never actually arriving, and she offers a completely different way to track progress.Untangling Diet Culture: Before any protocol or prescription, Dr. Meghan starts by finding out what each woman is actually carrying, the food rules, the body expectations, the shame she inherited. The work begins there.Give Yourself the Gold Star: Nobody is coming to applaud you for the 10-minute workout, the lunch you actually sat down to eat, or the doctor's appointment you finally scheduled. Dr. Meghan makes the case for why you need to start celebrating yourself now, without anyone else's permission.Resources & Links
What If...What if the reason your income feels like a rollercoaster has nothing to do with your marketing strategy, your content calendar, or your next launch? What if the money you need is already sitting inside your business, and you just do not know where to look? Natalie Bernacchi spent 15 years scaling companies to $50 million in annual recurring revenue, and what she found will change the way you think about growth forever.The Summary & Guest IntroNatalie Bernacchi is a retention and revenue strategist, host of the Light Her Up podcast, and founder of the Revenue Framework, a post-sale engine designed to help six and seven-figure founders and startups stop rebuilding their revenue from scratch every single month. She built her career scaling companies from pre-seed to $50M ARR in customer success and account management, then walked away from a corporate career that looked perfect on paper after her six-year-old daughter asked her a question she could not lie to. Now she helps female founders install the systems that turn one-time buyers into raving fans, and sporadic income into predictable, compounding revenue. This episode sits right at the intersection of hustle culture, burnout, and the revenue truth nobody in the female founder space is talking about.Inside the EpisodeThe Daughter Question That Changed Everything: Natalie was sitting at her desk when her six-year-old daughter looked up at her and asked, "Mommy, do you like your job?" She did not want to lie. That single moment catapulted an entire career pivot, and the lesson underneath it is one every woman building something needs to hear.The Leaky Bucket Problem: Most founders are pouring everything into sales, launches, and visibility while their existing clients quietly leak out the back. Natalie breaks down what a leaky bucket actually looks like in a real business and why fixing it is always faster than finding new clients.The Revenue Framework Flywheel: Forget one-time transactions. Natalie walks through the continuous loop of world-class experience, value realization, engagement, expansion, and referral that turns two or three clients into a scalable, compounding business without burning out.The First Client is the Hardest: For the woman sitting at three clients wondering how she will ever scale, Natalie has a reframe that will shift your entire strategy. Every client you land should generate five more. Here is exactly how that math works.Systems Are Not Boring, They Are Your Freedom: Natalie made 12-hour days and weekend work the norm after leaving corporate until she realized she had left a job she hated to create another one. Learn how simplifying your systems, starting with onboarding, is the thing that actually gives you your life back.The Onboarding Moment Nobody Gets Right: The moment right after someone pays you is the most critical moment in the entire customer journey. Nine times out of ten, if you miss BUY THE BOOK - Glass Ceilings and Sticky FloorsConnect with me on LinkedInBe a Book Launch Insider!!!My FREE 5x5 Starter Kit for LinkedInFREE WEEKLY SUCCESS PLANNERJoin our Facebook Group! Find me on InstagramCheck out our PINS on PinterestAnd YES - I'm on TikTok!
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Disney Accessories Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description There is a LOT of advice on the internet about things you MUST BRING to Disney - so we thought we'd chime in with our opinion to further confuse you! From Magicbands to autograph books and everything in between, we chat about what we are buying or not buying before our Disney trips. What are your must have accessories for your Disney trips? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 2:30 - Magicbands 10:47 - Matching t-shirts 11:56 - Princess stuff 13:41 - Loungefly bags 16:59 - Mickey and Minnie ears 18:47 - Fuel rods 20:08 - Autograph books 21:56 - Pins 24:21 - Bubble wands 25:35 - Stroller flair signs 26:42 - Touring Plans subscription 29:08 - Wait Magic, and Standby Skipper 30:44 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.