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It's Story Time, our weekly walk through cricket history. This week, a quick one from the SCG before it's time to pack up and ship out, but we have time for the tale of just how many degrees Saeed Ajmal had to study, and have studied, at the University of Western Australia. Also this week, Pip's first ODI back in 2008, and the subsequent story of a player we knew nothing about. Your Nerd Pledge numbers for this week: 23.88 - Dan O'Sullivan 17.17 - Pip Clarke Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Get your copy of Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics: linktr.ee/tfwbook Stop snoring with 5% off a Zeus device: use code TFW2025 at zeussleeps.com Get yourself some lovely BIG Boots UK, with 10% off at this link: https://www.bigboots.co.uk/?ref=thefinalword Try the new Stomping Ground Final Word beer, or join Patreon to win a case: stompingground.beer Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!A non-Rewind Friday for the early days of 2026 as Pip celebrates some very recent past highlights, and the birthday of a very special boy.
What To Do With a Frustrating Employee In Your Clinic In this episode, Doc Danny breaks down one of the hardest parts of owning a clinic: dealing with a talented but frustrating employee. You know the type. Great with patients, solid outcomes, but sloppy with systems, notes, and follow through. Danny walks through the three real options you have, why "letting it slide" destroys culture, and how to use a performance improvement plan to either turn things around or coach someone out. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The classic pattern of the friendly, high-output clinician who struggles with systems Why tolerating mediocrity from one person lowers the standard for your entire team The three options you have with a frustrating employee (and the one most owners avoid) How to build and run a simple, effective performance improvement plan (PIP) Why leadership and standards matter more than any one hire How "coaching people out" protects your culture and your A-players Questions to ask yourself about your onboarding, training, and systems Claire: Get Your Attention Back on Patients Danny opens with a reminder of how fast documentation can pull your attention away from patients. As PTs, we pride ourselves on building rapport and relationships, but it is hard to do that when you spend half the session staring at a laptop. Claire, the AI scribe built specifically for physical therapists, lets you give patients 100% of your attention while it writes your notes for you. No more "split attention" between EMR and patient Better engagement and outcomes because you are actually present Notes drafted for you based on the session so you can review and finalize Try Claire free for 7 days: https://meetclaire.ai The Talented but Frustrating Employee Danny describes a very familiar pattern in service businesses. You hire someone you like. They are a good culture fit. Patients love them. Outcomes are strong. But behind the scenes, they: Drag their feet on notes and documentation Ignore or half-follow systems and processes Show up a little late, miss small details, or respond slowly to emails and Slack They are not a disaster. They are not a clear liability. But they are not meeting the standard either. That gray area is exactly where most owners get stuck. First, Own Your Part as the Owner Before you blame the employee, Danny challenges you to look in the mirror. Have you: Actually trained them on your EMR, project management tools, and communication systems? Explained why those systems matter (data, tracking, meetings, outcomes, marketing)? Given them clear expectations, examples of "done right," and time to practice? Most owners are busy and rush onboarding. They throw people into the deep end with a few screen-share videos and hope they figure it out. Then they get mad when the systems are not followed. Your Three Options With a Frustrating Employee Once you are honest about your own role, you really have three options: Let it go. Accept that this person is just this way. They are good with patients, weak with systems, and you live with it. Let them go. Fire them for not following processes and creating extra work for others. Create a performance improvement plan. Sit down, define what needs to change, and track progress over a set period. Danny explains why the first option is the most dangerous. When you tolerate one person ignoring standards, everyone else sees it. Your A-players start to wonder why they are working so hard. Support staff quietly resent the extra work. The real standard becomes "we say we care about systems, but we do not enforce them." How to Build a Performance Improvement Plan The go-to approach in Danny's companies is a structured performance improvement plan (PIP). It usually looks like this: Define the specific problems (late notes, missing CRM updates, slow responses, etc.). Clarify why each behavior matters to the business and the team. Decide what is truly necessary for the role and remove anything redundant. Set clear, measurable expectations for the next 4–6 weeks. Meet weekly to review progress, answer questions, and coach them on better workflows. Make it clear this is a non-negotiable standard if they want to keep the role. This is not about punishment. It is about support, clarity, and accountability. The PIP gives the employee a real chance to succeed with your help. What Usually Happens Next Once you run a real PIP, you tend to see one of two outcomes: They turn the corner. With training and clear expectations, they improve their systems work, become more efficient, and turn into a strong long-term hire. They opt out. They resist change, make excuses, and realize this is not a place where they can do whatever they want. They often resign on their own. Either way, you win. You either save a good clinician by giving them structure or you protect your culture by making it clear that standards are real. Leadership, Standards, and A-Players Danny points out that your best people are always watching how you handle situations like this. A-players want: Clear standards and consistency Leaders who follow through, not just talk about culture Teammates who pull their own weight When you avoid hard conversations and let someone slide, your A-players lose respect and start looking elsewhere. When you hold the line, they respect you more and see your clinic as a place worth investing their energy. The Hard Work of Real Leadership Leading people is often the limiting factor in whether a clinic ever scales. It is not manual skills. It is not marketing hacks. It is your willingness to: Have tough, honest conversations Take responsibility for training and support Set standards and enforce them consistently Spend time coaching people, even when you feel "time poor" That work is uncomfortable, but it is the difference between a team that drifts into mediocrity and one that grows with you for years. Want Help Navigating This as a Clinic Owner? If you are facing a frustrating employee, wondering how to hold standards, or trying to grow from being the only producer to running a real team, Danny and the PT Biz advisors can help you work through it. Talk through your situation with an advisor: https://vip.physicaltherapybiz.com/discovery-call Try Claire free to buy back documentation time: https://meetclaire.ai Still part time and trying to go full time in your own practice? Join the free 5-Day Part Time to Full Time Challenge here: https://physicaltherapybiz.com/challenge
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip takes us on a personal guided tour of not only the frosty badlands of the outside world, but the miracle wonderland that was the year in film of 2025!Pip saw like 500 movies last year, which is a commendable feat by anyone's standard, so to corale them all into a manageable amount is even more of a hardcore labour of love. But one thing Pip does love is film, so this is not labour - this is total joy and appreciation and celebration of cinema right here. You'll hear a complete runthrough of all of those films (okay not quite 500 - and crucially not a review of each one), as well as the all important top list of what made it through and why. It's always a fun time and can sometimes be a cool reminder of stuff we all meant to watch but didn't get round to, so loads can be gained from the outdoors on location film ramble.Your keyword for this episode is: ROMP.Also accepted: CAPER.Enjoy, and have a wonderful new year everyone! PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listeners of Tonebenders sent in their favourite stories of recording sounds out in the world. This is part two, of two, featuring these amazing soundscapes from all over the world. Recordings were sent in of sounds from Kenya, Zimbabwe, Australia, England, Palau, Laos, Poland, Botswana, Germany, Albania, Switzerland, Canada and The USA. So get ready for a sonic trip around the world! This episode features contributions from listeners Ronald Schmidt, Dmitry Chernov, Richard Walters, Jonathon Pilon, Lucas Vitale, Udo Baumhögger, Ryan Granger, Leon Regula, Anita Yung and Jan Dzyr. If you missed part one go back and find eps 334. Congrats to Diego Lukumy and Lamar Samuels for winning the draw to receive a free pair of O-Mini high-sensitivity, miniature omnidirectional electret microphones, kindly donated by Chris Trevino._____ Los Angeles Listeners come out this Thursday, January 8th, to the very first Tonebenders Screening Series. We will be showing the film F1: The Movie followed by a live recording of a Tonebenders episode with the F1 sound team. Guest will include Gary Rizzo, Gwen Whittle, Gareth John and Al Nelson. Space is limited, so reserve you seat now https://tonebenderspodcast.com/tonebenders-f1-screening/ _____ SPONSORS: As the New Year begins, Sound Ideas is offering its largest sale to date. For a limited time, receive 55% off professionally recorded sound effects and music libraries. This New Year promotion applies across their esteemed catalog, making it an ideal moment to expand or update your professional collection with authentic audio and a proven standard of quality. The Sound Ideas New Year Sale is available now for a limited time– so visit http://www.sound-ideas.com now. ______ If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Find out more at https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/343-2025-listener-field-recording-stories-pt-2/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the fabulous duo of JOE TALBOT (Idles) and GRACE NEUTRAL (tattoo legend)! Part 2 of 2!Folks used to the yearly custom of the DrunkCast need not go thirsty, for this is the season of powerful teamups on the podcast in order to celebrate the year and really go in on what's been going on, really with the triple perspective of past, present and future. Or, everything everywhere all at once. Grace and Joe have been on in the not too distant past and were excellent as expected, and made for perfect repeat custom right here as they all form the pyramid of chat and goodness, with all the ingredients for a straight up proper podcast. No pivoting to video, no hot takes for the thumbnails, just straight up audiotory goodness. So let's start as we mean to go on, and check in with Pip, Grace and Joe on part 2 of this two part roundup!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIDLESFFTV (Grace Neutral)SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the fabulous duo of JOE TALBOT (Idles) and GRACE NEUTRAL (tattoo legend)! Part 1 of 2!Folks used to the yearly custom of the DrunkCast need not go thirsty, for this is the season of powerful teamups on the podcast in order to celebrate the year and really go in on what's been going on, really with the triple perspective of past, present and future. Or, everything everywhere all at once. Grace and Joe have been on in the not too distant past and were excellent as expected, and made for perfect repeat custom right here as they all form the pyramid of chat and goodness, with all the ingredients for a straight up proper podcast. No pivoting to video, no hot takes for the thumbnails, just straight up audiotory goodness. So let's start as we mean to go on, and check in with Pip, Grace and Joe on part 1 of this two part roundup!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIDLESFFTV (Grace Neutral)SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most executives think a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a lifeline. It's actually a tombstone. They believe if they just work harder, hit the impossible metrics, and play nice, they can turn the ship around. But here's the cold reality: A PIP isn't designed for your improvement. It's a paper trail designed for your termination. It's a paid interview period—and the clock is ticking. Why this matters There is a dangerous gap between what corporate policy says (HR is here to help) and how the game is actually played (HR protects the company). When you are being managed out, your natural instinct is to defend your performance or seek mediation. That instinct is wrong. By the time you spot the signs—nitpicking, the "cold shoulder," or a sudden shift in responsibilities—the decision has likely already been made. If you treat a PIP as a genuine coaching moment, you lose your leverage. If you don't know how to document the "buckets of wrongdoing" and build a counter-narrative, you walk away with damaged confidence and the bare minimum severance. But if you know the playbook, you can turn a forced exit into a negotiated victory. In this episode, we unpack: Why the "Performance Improvement Plan" is almost never about performance. The exact signs that you are being managed out (and why a new manager is the #1 red flag). Why HR is not your friend—and why going to them too early destroys your leverage. The "Buckets of Wrongdoing" framework: How to document toxic behavior to build your case. The "At-Will" employment trap: Why it's a one-way street that benefits the employer. How to negotiate a severance package even when they try to offer you nothing. The mental toll of gaslighting and why validation is the first step to recovery. A real transformation A professional facing a "Me Too" situation involving a CEO, dating back 20 years. She was wrongly terminated and then gaslit for seven months. Her family and friends told her she was crazy, urged her to drop it, and warned she was damaging her reputation. She felt isolated and powerless. She partnered with Dan Goodman to stop playing the victim and start building a case. They refused to accept the silence. They documented the timeline, identified the inconsistencies, and presented a "scathing, reputationally damaging" narrative back to the employer. After months of being ignored, she received a $50,000 offer out of the blue. But more importantly, the gaslighting stopped. The employer acknowledged the liability through their wallet. She moved from feeling "crazy" to being fully vindicated—and the negotiation is still ongoing. Timestamps (0:00) — Intro (2:16) — Why you should never go to HR expecting a solution (5:20) — The PIP reality: It's a paid interview period (8:35) — How to spot when you are being managed out (The "New Leader" Red Flag) (10:24) — The financial motivation behind making you quit (14:40) — How to leverage "Buckets of Wrongdoing" for severance (19:00) — Preparing for the worst: What documents you need to gather now (24:00) — Using HR vs. Being played by HR (29:40) — The "At-Will" employment scam and why it's one-sided (36:30) — The mental health cost of carrying workplace trauma The takeaway Blind loyalty is a career liability. If you are put on a PIP, the company has already broken up with you; they just haven't moved their stuff out yet. Don't internalize the gaslighting. Document the dysfunction. Turn their desire to get rid of you into your capital to walk away paid. About Dan Goodman Dan Goodman is the founder of Evaluationz and a fierce advocate for employees facing toxic workplaces, unjust PIPs, and termination. He helps professionals interpret the "game" of corporate employment, document wrongdoing, and negotiate severance packages that respect their dignity and tenure. Connect with Dan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-goodman2001/ Website: https://www.evaluationz.com/ Subscribe to Career Blast in a Half Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/career-blast-in-a-half/id1670977528 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06a3ec936ca4e0c YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGM7j8croBkkZ4bLqN7DOQ/ About Career Blast in a Half A third of our lives is spent working. Career Blast, In a Half is your 30 minutes of weekly simple, powerful and actionable career fuel to keep your success track no matter where you are in your career or what's to come next. Hosted by career strategist Loren Greiff. Work with Loren Join the 30-Day BLAST Program: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/our-programs Connect with Loren Website: https://www.portfoliorocket.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorengreiff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portfoliorocket/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what career topics you'd like us to cover!
ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! A heartwarming tale for underdogs everywhere. Pip is the story of a small dog with a big dream—to become a Dogs Inc Guide Dog. Does she have what it takes?
Brand new episode out now EP 192 A Look Back on 2025 Looking back at 2025 Music releases, Album of the year, bands/artists to keep an eye on Greywind, Glamour of the Kill, Pip marsh, Grey Daze Events/shows of 2025 and the year ahead. Thank you once again to everyone who has listened to an episode, PR band, label for their support and time You can find this episode and previous episodes from Setting The Tone in the below links https://linktr.ee/SettingTheTone https://open.spotify.com/show/6Jj9SsrXxve44839dptihN https://podcasts.apple.com/.../setting-the-tone/id1499390718 https://podcasts.google.com/?q=setting+the+tone https://Settingthetone2.podbean.com #Podcast #SettingTheTone
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by friends of the podcast and friends in life MUSA OKWONGA and POLARBEAR! Part 1 of 2!Otherwise known as the 'elevated' Drunkcast with 100% less rowdiness and very little if any drunkenness! So an entirely respectful affair all in all (shoutouts and love of course to Chris and Stu as always). It's a rare occasion for this formation to come together too, as Musa is an incredibly busy writer/performer/podcaster, and Polar is perpetually busy with the words and the page. What happens though is a beautifully cordial, jovial, inspiring and really warm catchup between folks who have a lot of love for each other but a love which radiates outwards to us too. You'll notice it and feel it. And while tough topics come up - not least involving where Musa lives and the environment cooking there - it is all met with that said outward gaze and a communal outlook. A perfect listen not only for this time of year, but for this time in the world. A lush mix of local and global happening throughout - the small acts of kindness which spread out, that kind of vibe. Oh and on the subject of vibes - let's all just crown Polar the Vibemaster General, while we're at it. ENJOY - part 2 coming shortly!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureMUSA OKWONGAPOLARBEARSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by friends of the podcast and friends in life MUSA OKWONGA and POLARBEAR! Part 2 of 2!Otherwise known as the 'elevated' Drunkcast with 100% less rowdiness and very little if any drunkenness! So an entirely respectful affair all in all (shoutouts and love of course to Chris and Stu as always). It's a rare occasion for this formation to come together too, as Musa is an incredibly busy writer/performer/podcaster, and Polar is perpetually busy with the words and the page. What happens though is a beautifully cordial, jovial, inspiring and really warm catchup between folks who have a lot of love for each other but a love which radiates outwards to us too. You'll notice it and feel it. And while tough topics come up - not least involving where Musa lives and the environment cooking there - it is all met with that said outward gaze and a communal outlook. A perfect listen not only for this time of year, but for this time in the world. A lush mix of local and global happening throughout - the small acts of kindness which spread out, that kind of vibe. Oh and on the subject of vibes - let's all just crown Polar the Vibemaster General, while we're at it. ENJOY! Merry festivetimes to all who get down as such - but as always lots of love to all of you listening XXPIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureMUSA OKWONGAPOLARBEARSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
🧭 REBEL Rundown 🗝️ Key Points 💨 Peak vs. Plateau Pressures: PIP reflects total airway resistance and compliance, while Pplat isolates alveolar compliance—elevations in both suggest decreased lung compliance (e.g., ARDS, pulmonary edema, pneumothorax).🧱 PEEP Protects Alveoli: Maintains alveolar recruitment and prevents collapse; typical range 5–8 cmH₂O, but higher levels may benefit moderate–severe ARDS.️ Driving Pressure (ΔP = Pplat − PEEP): Lower ΔP reduces atelectrauma and improves outcomes; optimize by adjusting PEEP thoughtfully.💥 Prevent VILI: Keep Pplat < 30 cmH₂O, use low tidal volumes (6 mL/kg IBW), and monitor for barotrauma, volutrauma, atelectrauma, and biotrauma.📚 Evidence-Based Practice: ARDSNet and subsequent trials confirm that lung-protective ventilation—low Vt, limited pressures, and individualized PEEP—improves survival in ARDS. Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast. 📝 Introduction This episode reviews essential ventilator pressures and how to interpret them during ICU rounds. 🚀 Under Pressure Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP)Definition: Total pressure required to deliver a breath.Reflects: Airway resistance + lung/chest wall compliance.Common Causes of ↑ PIP:Mucus pluggingBiting the endotracheal tubeKinked tubing or bronchospasmPlateau Pressure (Pplat)Definition: Alveolar pressure measured after an inspiratory hold.Reflects: Lung compliance (stiffness of lung tissue).When Both PIP & Pplat Are Elevated:→ Indicates poor compliance (e.g., ARDS, pulmonary edema, pneumothorax).Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)Definition: Pressure remaining in airways at end-expiration to prevent alveolar collapse.Typical Range: 5–8 cmH₂O but needs to titrated to meet patient requirements Notes:Provides physiologic “glottic” PEEP in intubated patients.Using high PEEP strategy shows mortality benefit only in moderate–severe ARDS in meta-analysis.Driving Pressure (ΔP)Definition: ΔP = Pplat − PEEP.Reflects: Pressure needed to keep alveoli open during the respiratory cycle.Goal: Lower ΔP → less atelectrauma & improved outcomes.Optimize: Increase PEEP to reduce ΔP and alveolar cycling. 📖 Interpreting High PIP/High Pplat ↑ PIP & ↑ PplatInterpretation: ↓ ComplianceCommon Causes: ARDS, pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, pneumothorax↑ PIP & Normal/Low PplatInterpretation: ↑ Airway ResistanceCommon Causes: Mucus plug, bronchospasm, tube obstruction or biting 🤕 Ventilator-Associated Lung Injury (VILI) Barotrauma:Mechanism: Excessive airway pressure damages alveoli.Prevention: Keep Pplat < 30 cmH₂O.Volutrauma:Mechanism: Overdistension from excessive tidal volumes.Prevention: Use low tidal volume ventilation (6 mL/kg ideal body weight).ARDSNet trial: 6 mL/kg → lower mortality compared to 12 mL/kg.Ideal Body Weight: Based on height and sex, not actual weight.Typical patient: Tidal Volume: 6–8 mL/kg IBWARDS: Tidal Volume: 4–6 mL/kg IBWAtelectrauma:Mechanism: Repeated opening/collapse of unstable alveoli.Prevention: Optimize PEEP to keep alveoli open and reduce driving pressure.Biotrauma:Mechanism: Inflammatory cascade (↑ IL-6, TNF-α) from mechanical injury.Effect: Can trigger systemic inflammation & multiorgan dysfunction.Prevention: Minimize all other forms of VILI. Post Peer Reviewed By: Marco Propersi, DO (Twitter/X: @Marco_propersi), and Mark Ramzy, DO (X: @MRamzyDO) 👤 Show Notes Joel Rios Rodriguez, MD PGY 3 Internal Medicine Resident Cape Fear Valley Internal Medicine Residency Program Fayetteville NC Aspiring Pulmonary Critical Care Fellow 🔎 Your Deep-Dive Starts Here REBEL Core Cast – Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies: Beyond Viral Season Welcome to the Rebel Core Content Blog, where we delve ... Pediatrics Read More REBEL Core Cast 143.0–Ventilators Part 3: Oxygenation & Ventilation — Mastering the Balance on the Ventilator When you take the airway, you take the wheel and ... Thoracic and Respiratory Read More REBEL Core Cast 142.0–Ventilators Part 2: Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation – Most Common Ventilator Modes Mechanical ventilation can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with a ... Thoracic and Respiratory Read More REBEL Core Cast 141.0–Ventilators Part 1: Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation — Types of Breathes For many medical residents, the ICU can feel like stepping ... Thoracic and Respiratory Read More REBEL Core Cast 140.0: The Power and Limitations of Intraosseous Lines in Emergency Medicine The sicker the patient, the more likely an IO line ... Procedures and Skills Read More REBEL Core Cast 139.0: Pneumothorax Decompression On this episode of the Rebel Core Cast, Swami takes ... Procedures and Skills Read More The post REBEL Core Cast 147.0–Ventilators Part 5: Key Mechanical Ventilator Pressures & Definitions Made Simple appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.
Den föräldralöse Pip bor hos sin äldre, elaka syster och hennes man Joe, den vänlige smeden. Dagen före julafton stöter Pip på en förrymd straffånge. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Och så kommer själva julafton, men Pip känner ingen julglädje. Hans grälsjuka syster kan när som helst upptäcka att köttpajen som hon tänkt bjuda sina julgäster på, har försvunnit ur skafferiet.Berättelsen handlar om brott, gamla brott och nya, som är tätt sammanvävda med huvudpersonen Pip i vars öde en okänd välgörare snart griper in. Lysande utsikter av Charles Dickens. | Del 1I svensk version av Nils-Olof Franzén efter en radioadaption av Harold Oldfield Box.I rollerna: Berättaren Pip och Pip som vuxen – Lars Lind, Lille Pip – Stefan Bojsten, Mrs. Joe Gargery – Margaretha Krook, Joe Gargery – Björn Gustafson, Fången – Erik Hell, Andre fången – Manne Grünberger, Klockaren mr. Wopsle – Georg Funkquist, Mr. Pumblechook – Gösta Prüzelius, Serganten – Åke FridellMusik: Torbjörn LundquistLjud: Lennart FahlénInspicient: John SvenssonRegi: Karin EkelundFrån 1967.
Det har varit tjuvar i farten! De har stulit ur Mrs Gargerys skafferi. På självaste julafton deltar Joe och Pip i jakten på straffångarna ute på myren. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Pip har börjat lära sig att läsa och skriva och upptäcker till sin förvåning att Joe, trots att han är vuxen, inte kan. I skolan blir han bekant med den duktiga Biddy, som liksom Pip är föräldralös. Lysande utsikter av Charles Dickens. | Del 2I svensk version av Nils-Olof Franzén efter en radioadaption av Harold Oldfield Box.I rollerna: Berättaren Pip och Pip som vuxen – Lars Lind, Lille Pip – Stefan Bojsten, Mrs Joe Gargery – Margaretha Krook, Joe Gargery – Björn Gustafson, Mr Pumblechook – Gösta Prüzelius, Mr Wopsle – Georg Funkquist, Serganten – Åke Fridell, Fången – Erik Hell, Andre fången – Manne Grünberger, Soldaterna spelades av Lennart Pilotti och Ragnar JahnMusik: Torbjörn LundquistLjud: Lennart FahlénInspicient: John SvenssonRegi: Karin EkelundFrån 1967.
Pip besöker den excentriska miss Havisham där han träffar den högfärdiga flickan Estella för att leka. Och så hamnar han i en boxningsmatch! Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Pip får reda på Miss Havishams sorgliga livshistoria, om hur hon blev sviken av sin fästman på själva bröllopsdagen. Och hur hon sedan dess gått klädd som brud. Lysande utsikter av Charles Dickens. | Del 3I svensk version av Nils-Olof Franzén efter en radioadaption av Harold Oldfield Box.I rollerna: Berättaren Pip och Pip som vuxen – Lars Lind, Lille Pip – Stefan Bojsten, Joe Gargery – Björn Gustafson, Mrs Joe Gargery – Margaretha Krook, Mr Pumblechook – Gösta Prüzelius, Mr Wopsle – Georg Funkquist, Miss Havisham – Karin Kavli, Estella – Marika Lindman, Pojken – Tomas Svanfeldt, Främlingen – Henrik SchildtMusik: Torbjörn LundquistLjud: Lennart FahlénInspicient: John SvenssonRegi: Karin EkelundFrån 1967.
Den lille Pip blir vuxen, sjutton år, och de spännande besöken hos miss Havisham tar slut. Han vantrivs och föraktar sitt sotiga yrke som smedlärling. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Hans syster, Mrs Gargery, blir svårt misshandlad av en okänd våldsverkare och Pips skolkamrat Biddy kommer för att sköta både henne och hemmet. Lysande utsikter av Charles Dickens. | Del 4I svensk version av Nils-Olof Franzén efter en radioadaption av Harold Oldfield Box.I rollerna: Berättaren Pip och Pip som vuxen – Lars Lind, Lille Pip – Stefan Bojsten, Joe Gargery – Björn Gustafson, Mrs Joe Gargery – Margaretha Krook, Mr Pumblechook – Gösta Prüzelius, Mr Wopsle – Georg Funkquist, Dolge Orlick – Jan Bergquist, Miss Havisham – Karin Kavli, Mr. Jaggers – Bengt Eklund, Londonpolisen – Ulf Johansson, Lilla Biddy – Ulla Carle, Den vuxna Biddy – Mona Malm, Värdshusvärden Byers – Hans Sundberg, Två kroggäster – Allan Sundvall och Tommy NilssonMusik: Torbjörn LundquistLjud: Lennart FahlénInspicient: John SvenssonRegi: Karin EkelundFrån 1967.
Pip flyttar till London för att uppfostras till gentleman. Där återser han pojken som han boxades med hos miss Havisham Herbert! Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Lysande utsikter av Charles Dickens. | Del 5I svensk version av Nils-Olof Franzén efter en radioadaption av Harold Oldfield Box.I rollerna: Pip – Lars Lind, Joe Gargery – Björn Gustafson, Mr. Jaggers – Bengt Eklund, Biddy – Mona Malm, Miss Havisham – Karin Kavli, Mr. Jaggers prokurist Wemmik – Nils Eklund, Mr. Herbert Pocket – Lars Edström, Bentley Drummle – Ove Tjernberg, Molly – Hanny SchedinMusik: Torbjörn LundquistLjud: Lennart FahlénInspicient: John SvenssonRegi: Karin EkelundFrån 1967.
Pip och Herbert och börjar sin nya tillvaro i det spännande London. Och Pip blir hopplöst förälskad i den sköna, oåtkomliga Estella. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Pip återser också den främling som en gång på krogen Glada Skepparna gav honom och Joe hela två pund.Lysande utsikter av Charles Dickens. | Del 6I svensk version av Nils-Olof Franzén efter en radioadaption av Harold Oldfield Box.I rollerna: Pip – Lars Lind, Joe Gargery – Björn Gustafson, Mr. Herbert Pocket – Lars Edström, Biddy – Mona Malm, Miss Havisham – Karin Kavli, Estella – Barbro Larsson, Dolge Orlick – Jan Bergquist, Mr. Jaggers – Bengt Eklund, Mr. Jaggers prokurist Wemmik – Nils Eklund, De två fångarna – Henrik Schildt och Carl BillquistMusik: Torbjörn LundquistLjud: Lennart FahlénInspicient: John SvenssonRegi: Karin EkelundFrån 1967.
Pip får besök av sin okände välgörare, som visar sig vara en helt annan person än han trott och önskat. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. När Herbert återkommer från sin tjänsteresa finner han sitt rum upptaget. Det är den ovälkomne välgöraren som flyttat in där. För de unga kamraterna berättar han en historia som kastar nytt ljus över tidigare händelser.Lysande utsikter av Charles Dickens. | Del 7I svensk version av Nils-Olof Franzén efter en radioadaption av Harold Oldfield Box.I rollerna: Pip – Lars Lind, Mr. Herbert Pocket – Lars Edström, Estella – Barbro Larsson, Miss Havisham – Karin Kavli, Provis (Straffången Abel Magwitch) – Erik Hell, Mr. Jaggers – Bengt Eklund, Nattvakten – Tord StålMusik: Torbjörn LundquistLjud: Lennart FahlénInspicient: John SvenssonRegi: Karin EkelundFrån 1967.
Sista avsnittet! Pip blir brutalt överfallen av en bitter fiende. Och så återser han sin barn- och ungdoms stora kärlek Estella. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Lysande utsikter av Charles Dickens. | Del 9I svensk version av Nils-Olof Franzén efter en radioadaption av Harold Oldfield Box.I rollerna: Pip – Lars Lind, Estella – Barbro Larsson, Mr. Herbert Pocket – Lars Edström, Joe Gargery – Björn Gustafson, Biddy – Mona Malm, Provis (Straffången Abel Magwitch) – Erik Hell, Mr. Jaggers – Bengt Eklund, Mr. Jaggers prokurist Wemmik – Nils Eklund, Dolge Orlick – Jan Bergquist, Värdshusvärden – Gunnar Olsson, Jack – Lars-Göran Karlsson, Rorsmannen – Gregor Dahlman, Compeyson – Manne Grünberger, Roddaren – Dennis Dahlsten, Domaren – Georg Åhrlin, Poliserna – Axel Düberg och Willy SjöbergMusik: Torbjörn LundquistLjud: Lennart FahlénInspicient: John SvenssonRegi: Karin EkelundFrån 1967.
Celebrate the Christmas holidays with Sunday Night Playhouse on Vintage Classic Radio, featuring a classic Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of "Great Expectations", originally broadcast on October 13, 1947. This elegant radio production brings Charles Dickens' timeless novel to the airwaves with the rich storytelling and star-studded presentation that Lux was known for. Follow young Pip as a single act of kindness sets him on a path from a humble childhood to unexpected riches, complicated relationships, and hard-earned wisdom. In the end, Pip learns that character and compassion matter far more than social standing or money. Settle in and enjoy this week's holiday edition of Sunday Night Playhouse, only on Vintage Classic Radio.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by John & Joel of the wonderful Dream Factory podcast to talk TV of the year for 2025!Not a "top 10" as such, this is more of a run-down of a lot of the incredible TV that we have been blessed with this year, in what has turned out to be a very bumper crop indeed. It's a great selection as there are also a bunch of series that somehow flew under radars there, and hopefully there'll be some sneaky additions you can make to your own viewing schedules. Awesome stuff as always, and loads that you will dig whether you've seen the shows or not. And while you're checking things out, go ahead and listen to The Dream Factory! You'll be in fine company. PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureTHE DREAM FACTORYSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We went in hard on this one… you're getting a 2 for 1. A live spectacular on Kaiser Wilhelm II and his mother Empress Frederick AND some musings from us afterwards because we couldn't get enough of this German/British collab that ended, well… terribly.Follow Vicky, daughter of Queen Victoria and liberal reformer Prince Albert, as she dives into the absolute viper's nest that was the 19th Century court of Prussia ruled over by the Hohenzollerns. She's got a gorgeous, kind husband, representing the hopes of German reformers. But first born Kaiser Wilhelm will fall terribly far from the tree and ruin a lot.If you get to the end, you will be rewarded with the scandal of how Empress Frederick was possibly buried and the traditional British cure for cancer… smiling at it. (Sorry that some of the sound goes up and down and that you can occasionally Pip fanning herself dramatically. It was hot)++++++
Een extra lange Grote Vriendelijke Update om het boekenjaar 2025 mee af te sluiten! Kinderboekrecensenten Jaap Friso (JaapLeest.nl) en Bas Maliepaard (Trouw) praten over Jolabokaflod, Serious Request, tippen vier nieuwe boeken en nemen het kinderboekennieuws van november en december door. Uitgebreide aandacht is er voor de grootschalige inbreuk op auteursrechten van illustratoren door het Chinese e-commerce platform Temu. De GVP ontdekte na berichtgeving in de Vlaamse media dat er tientallen producten op de site werden aangeboden met afbeeldingen van Jip en Janneke, Dikkie Dik, Woezel en Pip en prinses Arabella, zonder dat de rechthebbenden daarvoor toestemming hadden gegeven of voor werden betaald. Ook staan we stil bij een kritische Facebook-post van griezelschrijver Paul van Loon over horror in kinderboeken. De GVP vond de auteur over wie Van Loon het geanonimiseerd heeft en vroeg hem om een reactie. Tot slot blikken we terug op 2025 en met audioboodschappen van Anna Woltz, Ted van Lieshout, Lies Lavrijsen, Wendy Panders en Kelly van Kempen vooruit op de opvallende boeken van komend voorjaar. Katinka Polderman sluit af met een column over een groot verschil tussen Bas en Jaap. Verwijzingen in deze aflevering Filmpje Serious Request Het filmpje over Freya die ondanks haar spierziekte ballerina wilde worden nadat ze 'Ballotje op ballet' van Yvonne Jagtenberg kreeg voorgelezen, kun je hier bekijken. Paddington bij de Queen De theevisite van beertje Paddington aan Queen Elizabeth II van Engeland bekijk je hier. Griezelen of gruwelen? Het volledige bericht van Paul van Loon en de reactie van Michael Reefs kun je hier lezen. Boekentips 'Ik ben Guusje' Anke Kranendonk Tekeningen: Marijke Klompmaker Querido 6+ 'De fantastische bus' Jakob Martin Strid Vertaling: Lammie Post-Oostenbrink Blauw Gras 6+ 'Reservekinderen' Joke Eikenaar Luitingh-Sijthoff 14+ 'Een beer genaamd Paddington' Michael Bond Vertaling: Arie en Lolita Storm Quokka 8+
In this heartfelt conversation, Pip reflects on the profound changes that come with motherhood, emphasizing the emotional and physical investments made during pregnancy. She discusses the identity shift that occurs, the challenges of body image, and the importance of self-love and reverence for the journey of motherhood. Pip encourages mothers to recognize their strength and the miraculous nature of their bodies as they navigate this transformative experience. Takeaways Pregnancy is a full investment in your body and identity. Motherhood brings significant emotional and physical changes. It's important to honor the journey of becoming a mom. Body image issues are common but should be approached with kindness. The transformation into motherhood is profound and irreversible. Moms often feel pressure to return to their pre-baby bodies. Hormonal changes can affect mood and perception of self. Self-love and reverence are crucial during the postpartum period. Recognizing the investment made in motherhood can foster self-acceptance. Moms are powerful and should celebrate their journey. Sound bites: "It's a full investment, not just money." "Remember the sacredness around it." "Moms are super women." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Bill Bailey, originally episode 292 from 2019-10-16.With Bill's new appreciation of the early morning start, and enjoying those gems that are the early hours of the day, he joins Pip for some ace earlier-than-afternoon chattalogical goodness which includes so much, from back in the day to… now in the day? You know what I'm getting at. So you can absolutely expect to hear all manner of awesome including how he's well up for the promo run, with a renewed appreciation for the talking element of it all, his newfound discipline - or that is to say ‘sharpened' discipline, the new series of ‘In The Long Run' in which he stars alongside creator Idris Elba (on Sky NOW!), his approach to the series and he tries not to install his own comic leanings on the proceedings, the ‘biomechanics' of comedy and the District 9 theory, the importance of collaboration, how awesome Idris Elba is, the shock of coming from the mainly white Westcountry to multicultural London, Bill's lightbulb moment for comedy at a London vegan anarchist commune, influences and respect for tradition, the DVD boom of the 00's and how he got caught in it, the great equaliser of a shared artistic experience, and with that - the importance of sharing, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and QI and all kinds more! Lovely stuff, start to end. Have fun!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureXONLINEIN THE LONG RUNQIPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jay Ruane and Seth Price explore the dilemma of maintaining firm culture and accountability in a post-COVID, remote world. Jay is considering implementing "anchor days" to bring the team together periodically. They debate the viability of staffing low-cost, in-office receptionist/utility roles in different geographical markets, noting how AI displacement is creating a pool of experienced, non-legal candidates. The discussion pivots to internal struggles with delegation and accountability, highlighted by an employee who refuses to sign a PIP, forcing the owners to consider redesigning the role around the 70% of the job the employee excels at. Is remote work killing your firm? Find out if "anchor days" are the necessary solution to fix accountability and culture slippage.#RemoteWork #LawFirmOperations #StaffAccountability
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the fabulous musician and icon INFINITE COLES!For those unfamiliar, yes Infinite Coles is the son of Ghostface Killah of Wu Tang - just to address that particular genetic detail! Though Infinite is in no way staying in what we now know as the familiar Wu lane, or using the name to get over. Far from it. Infinite is proudly out there as a queer artist as they bloody well should be, and dropping fierce dancefloor boulders so far from those discordant RZA Stax soul loops of the 90's. Kicking things off in this chat with a hint of self-proclaimed nerves, these soon melt as the two go in on all kinds of conversational gold, including said Wu connections of course, London as 2nd home, stylist and model friend groups, finding their voice and going in on it, mutual pal Uglyworldwide, mutual pal Richard Russell (XL Recordings), the fusion of ballroom / vogueing / house music, covid era shelter experiences, RZA coming through when others didn't, reclaiming slurs, alternative perspectives of family songs of the past, the process of penning a song about a parent in a very tough moment, and ohhh so much more. It's definitely a situation where you're better off just diving in on this episode. You'll get it. A lovely, uplifting and inspiring conversation from a voice of which we will hopefully hear more.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureONLINESWEETFACEKILLAHUGLYWORLDWIDESPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We join 3 bros - Trout, Luke and Pip on a journey back to Luke's hometown. But trouble is brewing in the cozy Whomvale as a lich who's a bitch has made the town frown.The Badventure Club is a Block Party Network PodcastSpecial thanks to:Airgl0w for our theme songJStewIllustrations for our artwork
Introduction: In a world that often demands our energy and attention, it's crucial to understand where our emotional and mental resources are being depleted. In a recent podcast episode, host Pip delves into the concept of energy leaks, sharing personal experiences and insights that resonate deeply with many of us. This blog post will explore these themes, offering practical advice on identifying and addressing energy leaks in our lives. Main Content: Understanding Energy Leaks Pip opens the discussion by sharing a personal setback: a podcast episode that couldn't be saved due to technical issues. Instead of viewing it as a failure, she reflects on the importance of accepting circumstances as they are. This leads into a broader conversation about energy leaks—where we lose our emotional and mental energy without realizing it. The metaphor of a bank account is particularly effective; just as we keep track of our finances, we should also monitor our energy intake and output. The Empath Experience As an empath, Pip shares her journey of understanding that being sensitive and caring does not mean neglecting her own needs. She emphasizes that empaths can set boundaries and express emotions like anger without feeling guilty. This realization is empowering, highlighting that taking care of oneself is not selfish but necessary for overall well-being. Pip urges listeners to evaluate their relationships and identify those that may be draining rather than nurturing. Recognizing Your Energy Sources One of the key points Pip makes is about recognizing where our energy comes from. Are we surrounding ourselves with supportive friends or toxic individuals? She recounts a difficult decision to let go of a long-time friend, illustrating the emotional toll that misaligned relationships can take. By identifying energy leaks, we can make conscious choices that allow us to fill our cups instead of depleting them. Embracing Authenticity Pip emphasizes the importance of being authentic in our expressions and actions. Whether she feels inspired to record a podcast without makeup or chooses to present herself differently on other days, the core message remains: authenticity is key. Showing up as our true selves, regardless of societal pressures, helps us connect with others on a deeper level. Pip encourages listeners to embrace their unique journeys and to share their stories, as this authenticity is what fosters genuine connections. Conclusion: Key Takeaways Pip's insights on energy leaks provide a valuable framework for anyone looking to reclaim their emotional energy. By assessing our relationships, embracing our authentic selves, and recognizing where our energy flows, we can cultivate a more balanced and fulfilling life. Remember, it's essential to prioritize self-care and set boundaries to prevent energy depletion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Jordan Gray, originally episode 57 from 2015-09-09.Jordan's been a long term friend (and Tall Dark Friend) of the podcast and Pip for many years, and seeing their development in not only career but personal journey has been nothing short of incredibly inspiring and to be blunt, bloody wonderful. This Rewind episode is one frozen in time and which Pip often refers back to as something of a 'teachable moment' in the history of the show. It stemmed from the nature of some of the points that were coming up, and Jordan felt perhaps like the spokesperson for all trans people. So it was a really important moment in the podcast which was logged, learned from, and taken into account therafter. Of course the work is never finished, but Jordan shows up day in and day out making sure that her presence is known. Follow Jordan on all channels!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureONLINETRANSACTIONPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by show pal, comic and podcaster BILAL ZAFAR!A return mission for Bilal who is always welcome aboard, and a lovely chance for anyone less acquainted to become fast friends. Bilal's carving out a really special and unique path in comedy, mixing the daily grind with a ton of different disciplines as well as getting involved with the day job life. It's the path of someone who is listening to themselves and making it happen on their own terms, while being fluid and weaving in and out of the waves. But all that aside, Bilal is also plain funny and a great guest as there's a delicious balance of banter and good time charm mixed with the heavier stuff. Ground covered includes town explorations while on the road, comedian vlogs (one in particular), edgelords and comedians, the humble day job, the Fringe, endometriosis, supporting the arts, streaming skills aiding podcasting, and the good old Twitch world. A lot to enjoy right here fam.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureALL BILAL LINKS ARE HERE FOR EVERYTHING!INSTAGRAMSUBSTACKSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Self Esteem, originally episode 455 from 2022-06-01.Original writeup below:A huge episode right here, spraypaint-style in content in that it contains so much more than the runtime might suggest. The magnificent Self Esteem joins Pip to talk on all things including creativity, motivation, mental wellbeing, burnout, band psychology, getting ahead of potential comments, catharthis through lyricism, touring and how the terrain is geared towards men, being a "diva" when asking for things, and just so much more which only call for a part 2 in the near future. But without getting ahead of ourselves, let's enjoy the greatness of this one, and go and listen and watch at nearest opportunities. You'll love this episode. Enjoy.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureONLINETWITTERINSTAGRAMYOUTUBEPRIMA FACIEDAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP BANDCAMPPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eine MIT-Studie zeigt großes Automatisierungspotenzial. Epic erwartet KI in allen Games und lehnt Kennzeichnungspflichten ab. Alibaba bringt erste eigene Hardware: eine KI-Brille mit Qwen-Modell. China umgeht Chip-Exportregeln, trainiert Modelle in Südostasien. Nvidia wirkt nach Googles TPU-Erfolg nervös, während HSBC massive Finanzierungsbedarfe für OpenAI prognostiziert. SBF versucht via X ein Comeback aus dem Gefängnis. Quantum Systems steigt mit neuer Finanzierung zum Milliardenunternehmen auf. Die EU will Plattformen für Online-Scams haftbar machen; Meta soll stark davon profitieren. Pip skizziert einen Verbraucherschutz-Bot als digitalen Bodyguard. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf doppelgaenger.io/werbung. Vielen Dank! Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Intro & Shopify Black Friday Live Globe (00:03:23) X-Mitarbeiter mit Grok ersetzen (00:08:34) MIT-Studie: KI ersetzt 11,7% US-Arbeitskraft (00:16:23) Epic Sweeney: Keine KI-Labels für Games (00:26:23) Alibaba Smart-Brille mit Qwen AI für $537 (00:27:29) China trainiert KI-Modelle in Singapur & Malaysia (00:30:27) Nvidia unsouveräner Tweet nach Google TPU-Erfolg (00:35:09) OpenAI will 2,6B Nutzer & 220M zahlende Abos bis 2030 (00:46:04) HSBC: OpenAI braucht $207B bis 2030 für Breakeven (00:48:04) SBF startet Image-Kampagne (00:50:23) Quantum Systems €3B Bewertung für Aufklärungsdrohnen (00:52:29) EU: Social Networks haften für Online-Scams (00:56:59) Verbraucherschutz-Bot gegen Scams Shownotes Shopify Live Globe 2025 – bfcm.shopify.com Die Zwillinge, die Elon Musks Pläne unterstützen, X-Mitarbeiter durch Grok zu ersetzen – theinformation.com MIT-Studie: KI kann 11,7 % der US-Arbeitskräfte ersetzen – cnbc.com Epic's Sweeney: Plattformen sollen KI-entwickelte Spiele nicht kennzeichnen – gamesindustry.biz Alibaba veröffentlicht Quark-Smart-Brille mit Qwen AI – bloomberg.com Chinas Tech-Giganten verlagern KI-Training ins Ausland – ft.com NVIDIA übertrifft in KI-Plattformen, beliefert weiterhin Google – x.com OpenAI– theinformation.com OpenAI muss bis 2030 mindestens 207 Mrd. $ aufbringen, um Verluste fortzusetzen – ft.com SBF geht in die Offensive – wired.com Verteidigungs-Startup Quantum Systems erreicht €3 Milliarden Bewertung – bloomberg.com Social-Media-Giganten haften für Finanzbetrug unter neuem EU-Gesetz – politico.eu
Comment on the Show by Sending Mark a Text Message.This episode is part of my initiative to provide access to important court decisions impacting employees in an easy to understand conversational format using AI. The speakers in the episode are AI generated and frankly sound great to listen to. Enjoy!A top performer with a life-threatening migraine condition built a 15-year career, earned awards, and worked remotely with a documented accommodation—until a post-merger culture shift demanded office presence and everything changed. We walk you through the allegation-filled timeline: the hot leads routed to younger men in the New York office, the confrontation that preceded a stroke doctors tied to job stress, and the series of decisions that, the complaint says, turned a medical safeguard into a career liability.We dig into the mechanics of discrimination and retaliation claims: how account assignments can become tools of pretext, why a disputed Citadel loss matters years later, and what it means when a PIP leans on contested narratives despite recent high performance. You'll hear how the continuing violations doctrine can bridge older incidents into a timely hostile environment claim, and why plausibility at the motion-to-dismiss stage hinges on a minimal inference—not courtroom proof. The distinction between granting an ADA accommodation and honoring it in practice sits at the core: resources withheld for remote staff, an ultimatum to attend training in person despite written permission, and the message that office presence equals opportunity.We also examine leadership statements that allegedly acknowledged past bias, rapid promotions for younger male colleagues, and the juxtaposition of a 2023 sales excellence award with a 2024 PIP. The legal stakes are high: timeliness defenses, comparator debates, and whether penalizing a stroke survivor's accommodation can be seen as extreme and outrageous conduct. Ultimately, we ask a broader question many workplaces face now: when office-first culture collides with health, is performance enough to protect an employee whose life depends on remote work?If this deep dive helped you see the issues more clearly, follow the show, share this episode with a colleague, and leave a quick review telling us where you stand on accommodations versus culture. Your take might shape a future mailbag. If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts. Leaving a review will inform other listeners you found the content on this podcast is important in the area of employment law in the United States. For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer: For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the fabulous actor BEN FOSTER!Ben's been making a huge amount of power moves out there on the big screen, and carries an unmistakeable presence which makes each role totally unique. Whether you started off on the marvelous Hell Or High Water, the beautiful Leave No Trace, or perhaps you're about to catch him starring alongside the phenomenal Sydney Sweeney in Christy, Ben's someone who gives so much to the camera and leaves - well - a very visible trace. From upbringings in Iowa which led to a love of theatre and the simple act of 'play', the path for Ben has been meticulous but also diverse, and this is a really lovely chat you'll definitely enjoy. There are two differing sound qualities you might notice for Ben which are to do with a change of environments but your ears will be fine with the little transition!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBCHRISTYHELL OR HIGH WATERLEAVE NO TRACESPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joy finds Tony in low spirits at Bridge Farm, dreading the thought of Christmas and what would have been John's fiftieth birthday on New Year's Eve. He tells Joy they had a row shortly before Tony's vintage tractor overturned and killed John. After Tony goes to see the beavers being released at Rewilding Ambridge, Joy tells Ruth and Pip they should cancel her idea for a Christmas village event. It would feel heartless after what Tony's told her. Ruth suggests asking Pat and Tony what they think first, though. And when they ask Tony he thinks a Christmas Tractor Run through Ambridge sounds wonderful, but gets them to agree to consult Pat before they go ahead and start publicising the event. Alice catches Rex up with what happened in Blackpool, then says she's going to film the beaver release for Phoebe. Rex and Kirsty decide to get on with it, even though Justin's not there. Tony arrives just in time, before the beavers disappear into the woods, and Kirsty and Rex hug each other. Then Alice realises she's only filmed three seconds, though Kirsty points out there will be footage from the enclosure cameras. Justin finally turns up, in time for cake if not beavers. Later, Kirsty and Rex worry about Justin's commitment, before he disappoints again by not showing any interest in footage of the release. But Alice is delighted when Rex offers to send her the footage, so Phoebe and Martha can see the beavers. Emotional Alice then hugs Rex, before it gets awkward and he goes.
At this years Toronto International Film Festival I got to interview a bunch of sound people in town to support films screening at TIFF. This episode collects 3 of those interviews, covering some of the international films that I saw during the festival. First up I talk with Oscar winning sound supervisor, Sylvain Bellmare, about the Quebecois film Mille secrets mille dangers (Lovely Day). Then Therese Gylfe & Tove Lidman discuss their work on the Swedish/Spainish film Forestera, which won a major award at TIFF. The final interview of this episode is with María Alejandra Rojas & Arturo Salazar about the really cool Brazilian/Mexican film The Blue Trail. The is movie is a futuristic science fiction film covering the unique ways technology will affect third world countries. __________ Sponsors: This Black Friday, Sound Ideas is offering its biggest savings of the year! Enjoy 50% off all proprietary sound libraries and memberships: our best deal yet on world-class audio collections. But that's just the beginning. Each week, we'll spotlight one of our most popular libraries with an exclusive, limited-time discount. Visit https://www.sound-ideas.com/ regularly to discover which library is featured and grab these weekly sound specials before they're gone!_______ Have you been using Subquake by The Cargo Cult? Get the low end to cut through in your mixes, in ways you were never able to achieve before. We have all used many different low frequency generator plugins over the years, but Subquake is an entirely different beast. Don't fall into the trap of delivering boring, ho hum sub. Add character and shape to your mixes by having more impact from less signal. Get Subquake, and shake the plaster right off the walls. Head to https://www.thecargocult.nz/ to learn more _______ If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Go to https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store to get more information.________ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/336-tonebenders-at-tiff-2025/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead
Ruth and Pip chat about how relentless things are at Brookfield, before Ruth reveals what Leonard said about his and Jill's open relationship. Pip doesn't believe it and when they confront Leonard he admits it was a wind-up, before he and Ruth apologise to each other. Leonard expounds on his frustration at David and Ruth checking up on him and Jill all the time, for which Pip apologises too. Leonard then explains Connie's an old friend. He offered to decorate her kitchen-diner because she's got a dodgy hip and they were just meeting to discuss ideas. Leonard only kept it secret because he knew David and Ruth would make a fuss over him climbing ladders and painting walls. Ruth promises to wind in her neck in future. While George is helping Eddie with the turkeys, Amber tells Ed her dad hasn't talked her mum round about George, despite giving George the impression he would. Her mum isn't replying to her messages either. Ed tries seeing it from her parents' point of view: all they know is that George was in prison. But that's all they want to know, Amber replies. Ed tells her not to give up hope, then points out the Grundys will soon be her family too. After tea, Eddie helps Amber with the washing-up, asking if she's seen an envelope he's missing with some turkey payments in. Later, Amber worries to Ed about the missing money, wondering if George could have taken it to pay for her ring, before asking Ed to forget she said anything.
Welcome to another episode of the Sustainable Clinical Medicine Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Sarah Smith explores the challenges of balancing mental load and domestic labor, particularly for women in medicine. She is joined by Dr. Pip Houghton, a family physician, facilitator, and advocate for women's wellness. Dr. Houghton shares her expertise in mental health and her personal journey with the Fair Play Method, offering practical strategies for creating more equitable and joyful lives at home and at work. Together, they discuss how open communication, trust, and small changes can lead to big results for busy professionals and families. Listeners will gain valuable insights into sharing responsibilities, building supportive partnerships, and lightening the mental load—making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking balance and sustainability in their personal and professional lives. Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: The Fair Play Method Empowers Equitable Domestic Labor Pip Houghton shares how the Fair Play Method helps families clearly define, distribute, and take ownership of household tasks. This system reduces mental load, prevents resentment, and creates more space for joy, self-care, and professional fulfillment—especially for women physicians. Open Communication and Trust Are Essential Successful implementation of Fair Play and equitable labor requires honest conversations and mutual trust between partners. Letting go of micromanagement and allowing each person to fully own their responsibilities is key to reducing stress and building a supportive partnership. Small Changes Lead to Big Results Pip emphasizes starting with one small task—like managing garbage or backpacks—to build momentum and confidence. Gradually, these small wins can transform household dynamics, involve children in responsibilities, and even improve teamwork in professional settings. Meet Dr. Pip Houghton: Dr Phillippa "Pip" Houghton is a family physician on Vancouver Island providing addiction, mental health and primary care to adults and youth in her community. Dr Pip completed a B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Victoria (2011), medical school at The University of Wollongong (2015) and family practice residency through the University of British Columbia in 2019. In addition to her formal education, Dr Pip is particularly supporting families in navigating the many challenges that we all face when it comes to balancing the demands of the three P's (partner, professional, parent). Dr Pip has pursued additional education in the areas of perinatal Mental Health, digital health and wellness and most recently as a Fair Play Facilitator. In addition to her assigned roles, Dr Pip is also a mother to three boys, wife to an amazing husband, house hippo owner, new-ish CrossFit enthusiast, creative writer, book club enthusiast and cut-flower garden newbie. Connect with Dr. Pip Houghton:
emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Benjamin Zephaniah, originally episode 353 from 2020-11-11.Original writeup below:Pure enjoyment from the Birmingham legend as he and Pip catch up and talk about all things poetry but so much more… Beginning at the beginning of time itself, they move through viruses, “unpredictable” times, nature, the meat industry, finance and politics, squashing Twitter beefs, Bob Marley, doing gigs and slowly finding his crew, Life & Rhymes and everything contained within, finding and celebrating music in the words, performance poetry vs page poetry and of course, Peaky Blinders! Amazing. Commence listening immediately.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureONLINELIFE & RHYMESBENJAMIN in THE GUARDIANDAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP BANDCAMPPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the legendary actor and director ALEX WINTER!As you will of course know, Alex was Keanu's co-star in the Bill & Ted series which is something he does not shy away from, but there is a whole lifetime of being a fully rounded person since then. As you will hear here, he is all about the work but more importantly all about the human side of life and being a person first. From his UK history, to directing and all sorts of process-based goodies, to reuniting with Keanu for Waiting For Godot, to what the future holds, Alex is a very interesting dude which - if you didn't already know - you will find out without shadow of doubt throughout this awesome episode. One for the books! PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBADULTHOODFREAKEDZAPPASPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Int. Gregory Bone's Orphanage. NightWritten by Pep MandarinPep: please don't go o brother of minePip: beloved sister, if it was up to me I would stay with you for eternity and a day, but that mean man Hardcastle has tricked me and I now serve him and his stupid causePep: please take me with you!Pip: no, I could not in good conscience put you in danger. I love you too much for a life of hardshipPep cries and hugs her brother's leg tightly, refusing to let goPip: now now little one, you don't have to be sad, I shan't be gone long! Why don't you write me while I am away? We can both practice our penmanship and be the bestest of friendsPep: R-really?Pip: of course little one, what have I always said?Pep: family is Important?Pip: and?Pep: we always stay together?Pip: see you later Pep. may the weather for your tea party be a pleasant 24 degrees (Celsius)Pep: not too hot, not too coldPip & Pep together: just rightPip and Pep hug. Pop is jealous.The EndIf you're still wanting to pledge for the Jarren's Outpost Board Game you can right here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Liam Howlett, originally episode 237 (a 2 parter) from 2018-10-31.Original writeup below:“…I like tension in music… and I think the stage is where it manifests itself…”A rare one right here folks, as Liam spends a good chunk of time chatting with Pip on all things Prodigy and solo, spanning the entirety of his incredible career. Such an engaging and interesting talk, running through the lot - from how he generates ideas and keeps writing through the craziness of tour life, the influence of punk, two-tone, hip hop and electro, early days winning mixtape competitions, the days of early rave and being introduced to acid house by Westwood of all people (circuitously but kind of!), the meeting of Nick Halkes up at XL Records and hand to hand demo hustling, the immediacy of making beats over learning instruments, moving from sonic landscape to sonic landscape naturally, the difference of harder over faster, the importance of image, finding the perfect band setup over a decade after their start, the amazing origin story of their hit Firestarter, their natural progression as a band, the Beastie Boys situation and just SO much more… And this is only part 1… KEEP IT LOCKED, PEOPLE!!!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureTHE PRODIGYMANY LINKSDAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP BANDCAMPPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined once more by the phenomenal director and true film lover EDGAR WRIGHT!Edgar is what we call a friend of the podcast. He can come and sleep on the couch at a moment's notice, we'll help him move house, drive him to the airport, whatever he wants. And in turn he is also your friend! You don't have to do all that extra stuff tho, don't worry. Edgar is a genuine treasure in the filmmaking world, a true collaborator and someone who carries a permament mark of quality - you can trust anything that comes with Edgar's name attached. So it's a pleasure to bring him back to DPP especially when The Running Man is in full promo frenzy mode... Of course you'll get to hear all about the process of bringing that one to screen, the Easter eggs, nuggets, behind the scenes goodies (including getting Arnie's blessing for Arniebucks), as well as all the movie science you will have come to expect and enjoy from him. Pure entertainment - go ahead and enjoy AND of course go see The Running Man!PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureIMDBTHE RUNNING MANLAST NIGHT IN SOHOTHE SPARKS BROTHERSSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listeners of Tonebenders sent in their favourite stories of their adventures recording sounds out in the world. This is part one, of two, featuring these amazing soundscapes from all over the world. Recordings were sent in of sounds from Kenya, Zimbabwe, Australia, England, Palau, Laos, Poland, Botswana, Germany, Albania, Switzerland, Canada and The USA. So get ready for a sonic trip around the world! This episode features contributions from Nathan Moody, Simon Panayi, Tim Kahn, Chris Bolte, Andrew Dawson, JååN Verschoren, David Thomas, Philipp Feit, Diego Lukumy and Lamar Samuels. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for Part 2. Congrats to Diego Lukumy and Lamar Samuels for winning the draw to receive a free pair of O-Mini high-sensitivity, miniature omnidirectional electret microphones, kindly donated by Chris Trevino. Sponsors: This Black Friday, Sound Ideas is offering its biggest savings of the year! Enjoy 50% off all proprietary sound libraries and memberships: our best deal yet on world-class audio collections. But that's just the beginning. Each week, we'll spotlight one of our most popular libraries with an exclusive, limited-time discount. Visit https://www.sound-ideas.com/ regularly to discover which library is featured and grab these weekly sound specials before they're gone!_______ If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Go to https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store to get more information.________ Have you been using Subquake by The Cargo Cult? Get the low end to cut through in your mixes, in ways you were never able to achieve before. We have all used many different low frequency generator plugins over the years, but Subquake is an entirely different beast. Don't fall into the trap of delivering boring, ho hum sub. Add character and shape to your mixes by having more impact from less signal. Get Subquake, and shake the plaster right off the walls. Head to https://www.thecargocult.nz/ to learn more _______ Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/334-2025-listener-field-recording-stories-pt-1/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead
emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Helen Chamberlain, originally episode 171 from 2017-10-04.Original writeup below:A real lovely one this week as Pip properly catches up with his old mate and TV presenting legend Helen Chamberlain! "No-one knows if I jumped of if I was pushed..." Of course MANY of you will be well acquainted with Helen from her epic and heroic stint on Soccer AM (and will naturally still be heartbroken by her absence there), but to those of you who are unfamiliar - and those of you who know her solely from Soccer AM - this is a true breakdown of her career and how every step along the way has "accidentally" led to the next. From her current position looking after a seemingly unending crew of animals on her farm (rescue dogs - which you will hear from, alpacas, llamas, boars, ponies, horses, chickens and for sure there are more than that), which was preceded by her run on the chaotic and awesome and also very zoo-like Soccer AM (which changed and influenced the TV game in huge ways), she has been sports and animal-adjacent for a good portion of said career. But as you will hear, she has always landed on her feet on top of the game and won the hearts of those around her. Oh and she will mess you up good at poker too. Believe. Get to know and love Helen Chamberlain! Or get to love her MORE! PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting nature((( article )))DAN LE SAC VS SCROOBIUS PIP BANDCAMPPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMSPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITTERPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip!This week Pip is joined by the absolute whirlwind of joy and good vibes, the poet HARRY BAKER!A meeting which is also a reunificiation, as Pip and Harry go back a good many years in the scene. Admittedly their time has been separated over the years, but that's the beauty of the scheduled recording! An excuse to leap back in. As you'll hear, while Harry has a flag planted in poetry, his world merges perfectly with comedy and humour as well as music, which lends his style to a huge amount of open doors out there for what he does. From the earlier days discovering Hip Hop via a cool teacher, to peppering raps with humour while not laughing at the artform, poems about maths and verging on being typecast as the 'maths poet' (though he does do the only poem with a pi-solo), silence and holding the room, developing technique the hard way by working rooms, Bestival, all the way up to daily poem writing through the first 100 days of a newborn. Yes of course there is so much more than that. But that's where you come in. So enjoy, and discover more about Harry through all links below - you'll love him.PIP'S PATREON PAGE if you're of a supporting natureINSTAGRAMMANY HARRY LINKSPRE-ORDER NEW BOOK 'TENDER'UPCOMING GIGSSOMETHING BORROWED podcast (Youtube)SOMETHING BORROWED podcast (audio)SPEECH DEVELOPMENT WEBSTOREPIP TWITCH • (music stuff)PIP INSTAGRAMPIP TWITTERPIP PATREONPIP IMDBPOD BIBLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here's a question that'll mess with your head: What do you do when you're making seven figures in sales, crushing every goal, and suddenly … you just don't feel the same motivation anymore? That's the question Matthew Feit from Toms River, New Jersey, posed on an Ask Jeb episode. Matthew's living the dream that most salespeople chase their entire careers. He's at the top of his game financially. He's proven everything he set out to prove. And now he's stuck in this weird limbo where the fire that got him there has gone cold. If you're shaking your head right now, thinking this is a champagne problem, you're missing the point. This is one of the most dangerous positions a high achiever can find themselves in, and it's costing top performers their edge every single day. The Jim Story: When Achievement Becomes Your Enemy Let me tell you about Jim. Years ago, when I was living in Florida, I had this sales rep who was an absolute monster. Top of the ranking report. Presidents Club. Rolex on his wrist for winning. Then one day, his director of sales wanted to put him on a performance improvement plan. In sales, a PIP means you are a dead man walking. I drove up to Jacksonville thinking there had to be some mistake. When I sat down with Jim, I realized the problem wasn't his ability. The guy was still incredibly talented. The problem was he'd won everything there was to win, and he just didn't have the next goal driving him anymore. Here's what I learned: The things we do in sales are hard. They're repetitive. We deal with difficult people. It takes massive discipline, which is simply sacrificing what you want now for what you want most. But when you don't know what you want most anymore, that discipline evaporates. Jim's answer surprised me. He wanted a Harley-Davidson, but his wife wouldn't let him buy it. So I worked out a way to structure his commissions so he could get his Harley while still bringing home the money his wife expected. Suddenly, his sales went through the roof again. He had something driving him. The Cognitive Dissonance of High Achievement Here's what's happening with guys like Matthew and what happened with Jim: They've got this level of cognitive dissonance. Part of them is a stone-cold high achiever who needs to be achieving. The other part is saying, "I don't feel it anymore. I don't have that juice." When you're younger or earlier in your career, you're sketching out goals constantly. I remember having a goal book where I wrote down everything I wanted. One of my goals was a house on the inter-coastal waterway in South Florida. I achieved that goal. Then one day I'm sitting there going, "Well, what do I do now?" It's easy to get comfortable when you don't know where to go next. But comfortable is the enemy of excellence in high-performance sales cultures. What Do You Really Want? I hit the same wall this year. Twenty years building this business, book number 17 coming out, and I'm asking myself the same question Matthew asked: "What now?" I finally figured it out. My wants aren't things anymore. Maybe in my 20s and 30s it was about what I was going to own, but today it's different. It's about what I want to accomplish and who I want to work with. I realized I want to work with people and companies I know I can help. That are a challenge for me. Where I can watch them grow and enjoy seeing them succeed. Who really want to work with me and see me as part of their organization, not as a vendor. As a result, I've been rearranging my world so I can be very picky about what I'm going to do, who I'm going to work with, and who I'm going to speak to. I want to do things that give me joy and fulfill my purpose, which is to help people sell more. That's why I believe God put me here. The Twenty Year Vision When I was a little older than Matthew, I looked at my life and asked: "What are the next 20 years going to be like?" I had won every award you could win in sales.