Podcasts about Pitts

This week, we're kicking things off with another round of Buy, Sell, or Hold, where we put some bold real estate claims to the test. Did 71% of Realtors really not sell a single home in 2025? And is real estate actually overrated and a terrible way to make money? We're buying, selling, or holding these takes and breaking down what the numbers really mean for agents and the industry.Then, we look at the departure from—and return to—seasonality in real estate. After several unusual years in the housing market, are the traditional rhythms of busy and slow seasons finally coming back?And with football season around the corner, we finish things off with a much more important debate: our Mount Rushmore of tailgating foods. Wings? Chili? Burgers? Dips? We're picking the four foods that deserve a permanent spot in the tailgating hall of fame.Real estate hot takes, housing market trends, and questionable food opinions—this episode has a little bit of everything.Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

This week, Deremy and Thomas are talking docs. Specifically, they're coving ESPN's great 30 for 30 documentary series. They welcome author Mikayla Haynes-Pitts to help them get to the essentials of the beloved 30 for 30 series. Do you agree with the picks that the guys and Mikayla made, or is there a 30 for 30 film that you deem more essential?Send us a request or just say hello!Twitter (X): @popculturefiveInstagram: Pop Culture Five PodcastEmail: popculture5pod@gmail.com

This week, we're diving into a potential tax shakeup that could have big implications for real estate investors and homeowners: President Trump is weighing a cut to the capital gains tax. We break down what a lower rate could mean for the housing market, investors, and people thinking about selling.Then it's time for another round of Buy, Sell, or Hold, where we decide which real estate takes we're buying, which ones we're selling, and which ones need a little more time. Grant Cardone says Bitcoin is basically real estate you can take anywhere—but are we buying that comparison? Plus, we tackle a much bigger question: Are we actually in a housing crisis?From taxes and Bitcoin to affordability and the state of the housing market, there's plenty to debate in this one.Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

This week, Thomas Spiteri speaks with Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and author of The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience (MIT Press, 2024) –  winner of the 2025 Lakatos Award and the 2024 Nayef Al-Rodhan International Prize in Transdisciplinary Philosophy from the Royal Institute of Philosophy.The conversation centres on the central argument of the book: that the leading ideas which have shaped neuroscience are best understood as attempts to simplify the brain, one of the more complex objects of scientific inquiry. Mazviita describes this in practice as a mismatch between the brain's overwhelming complexity and the representations — models, theories, diagrams — that scientists rely on, which necessarily ignore much of that complexity. She identifies three recurring simplifying strategies running through the book — reduction, mathematisation, and analogy — and discusses how "proxy systems," from anesthetised cats to cerebral organoids, let scientists study minimal, decontextualised versions of the brain built using these strategies.She also discusses the diverging paths of neuroscience and AI research, the risk of conflating predictive power with genuine understanding, and why she advocates for greater theoretical pluralism in how science approaches the brain.In this episode, Chirimuuta:Describes her academic path from psychophysics and vision science back into philosophy of scienceIntroduces The Brain Abstracted and its central concern with simplification in neuroscienceUnpacks three recurring simplification strategies in neuroscience — reduction, mathematisation, and analogyTraces how the computer analogy shaped artificial neural networks, from McCulloch and Pitts through Hubel and Wiesel to today's deep learning modelsIntroduces the idea of the "Heraclitean brain" — a system always in flux — and what this means for scientific explanationReflects on the historical back-and-forth between localisationist and dynamic/distributed views of brain functionConsiders the shifting, increasingly divergent relationship between neuroscience and AI research, including energy efficiency as a new point of biological inspirationCalls for greater theoretical humility and pluralism in neuroscience, drawing on the 19th-century work of John Hughlings Jackson as a case studyRelevant LinksThe Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience (MIT Press)Mazviita Chirimuuta wins the 2025 Lakatos Award — LSEMazviita Chirimuuta's research site / Outside ColourOutside Color: Perceptual Science and the Puzzle of Color in Philosophy (MIT Press, 2017)Nancy Cartwright, The Dappled World (1999)Nicole Rust, Elusive Cures (2025)Note: This conversation was recorded at the end of 2025.Thanks for listening to The HPS Podcast. You can find more about us on our website, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook feeds.  This podcast would not be possible without the support of School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne and the Hansen Little Public Humanities Grant scheme.Music by ComaStudio. Website HPS Podcast | hpsunimelb.org

The boys finally get back together joined by a very special guest in Derrick Pitts. A lot is covered from Derrick's childhood, to playing in Taiwan with Team USA, and some of the best spots to eat on Cincinnati's campus

In this episode, I sit down with two friends and two of my favorite people in the industry — Katie Pitts, VP of Marketing, and Brad Scoggins, Senior Director of Sales & Owner Relations, both at Charter Senior Living. Charter has grown from nine communities to more than 70 in just ten years, and we get into what that growth actually looks like on the ground: what happens when you take over a new community, how you win over an anxious staff, and how you scale without turning every community into a cookie-cutter version of the last. Katie shares her "scale plus localization" framework, Brad breaks down prospect-centered selling and why follow-up is the industry's most underrated skill, and we talk culture champions (not culture vampires) throughout.Key TakeawaysTransitions are about people first. Before anything changes, the job is building trust fast and reassuring staff that exceptional care isn't going anywhere.Scale plus localization wins. Strong frameworks let you grow, but senior living is a local sell — the best programs leave room for local flavor.Hire for culture. Getting to 100 communities depends on culture champions who live the mission, not just strong résumés.Follow-up is the differentiator. Prospect-centered selling and genuine follow-up beat the old cookie-cutter numbers game every time.Brand beats budget. The best marketers ahead won't have the biggest ad spend — they'll build trust through transparency and education.Timestamps02:59 — What actually happens when Charter takes over a new community05:23 — The marketing side: keep the name or change it?07:00 — Embracing the culture (and why Brad started as a dishwasher)09:29 — From 9 to 70+ communities and the "scale plus localization" framework11:24 — Thinking differently about sales at scale, and hiring culture champions13:58 — What drew Katie back to the provider side18:30 — People, processes, or tech: what's hardest to integrate21:19 — Why follow-up is the industry's most underrated skill23:13 — Reading the data on newly acquired communities26:49 — What Charter intentionally says "no" to29:20 — What most people underestimate about scalingNotable Quotes"We're a business of people taking care of people." — Brad Scoggins"No culture vampires — just culture champions." — Brad Scoggins"Senior living is a local sell." — Katie Pitts"Some of the best marketers in the years to come may not be the ones with the largest ad budgets, but the ones who build a brand on transparency, trust, and education." — Katie PittsMentioned in This EpisodeCharter Senior Living — https://www.charterseniorliving.com/Katie Pitts on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-pitts-2613015/Brad Scoggins on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-s-scoggins-16642b73/Charter's mission: "Enhance the human spirit"About the GuestsKatie Pitts is the VP of Marketing at Charter Senior Living, where she leads brand and marketing strategy across the organization's growing portfolio. With nearly two decades of experience spanning both the agency and provider sides of senior living, she champions a "scale plus localization" approach that balances company-wide systems with hyper-local, market-specific marketing.Brad Scoggins is the Senior Director of Sales & Owner Relations at Charter Senior Living. Having grown up in the industry — starting as a dishwasher before rising through the ranks over nearly six years at Charter — he brings a people-first, prospect-centered philosophy to sales, coaching teams to build trust through genuine connection and relentless follow-up.

Leaders communicate constantly, but not everything they say is remembered, internalized, or acted on. In this episode, David Ashcraft talks with Emma Kuhl Pitts, CEO of PullSpark and, about how leaders can create messages and experiences that stay with people. Emma shares why attention is not the same as impact, how memory shapes influence, and why leaders should ask, "What do I want people to believe?" before asking, "What do I want people to do?" PullSpark is also the official creative partner of the Global Leadership Summit, and this conversation gives a behind-the-scenes look at how Emma and her team help shape creative moments at the Summit, from openers and story videos to the details that help leaders engage more deeply. For pastors, executives, communicators, and team leaders, this conversation offers a practical framework for creating moments people do not just consume, but remember.

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and American Museum of Science and Energy executive director Alan Lowe sits down with Mike Pitts to discuss the history of Rapa Nui, commonly referred to as Easter Island. Although not everything can be discerned about the story of this complex and history-rich island, much of the picture can be painted!

This week on podcast, we're playing Buy, Sell, or Hold. We each take a look at three of the biggest real estate headlines making the rounds and decide whether we're buying the story, selling the hype, or holding off until more information comes out. From housing market trends to industry news, you'll hear our unfiltered opinions on what's worth paying attention to—and what's not.Plus, we tackle a homeowner emergency that can happen to anyone: What should you do if your toilet overflows? We walk through the immediate steps to minimize damage, avoid costly repairs, and know when it's time to call in a professional.Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, seller, or real estate professional, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry insights, and plenty of laughs along the way.Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 tight ends in the NFL as voted by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts being eighth on the top 10 list, and explain why they think Pitts being ranked as the eighth best tight end in the NFL is right where he should be.

HR1 - Kyle Pitts could be looked at as Top 5 TE in NFL next year with big season In hour one Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, quickly recap their weekend at EchoPark Speedway, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves losing two out of three games in their three game series with the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, talk about the Braves salvaging the series by winning the series finale 4-3 yesterday and avoiding the sweep, talk about the Braves heading into the 2026 All-Star break with a little bit of momentum, explain why they think the Braves' win over the Cardinals yesterday was one of their more grittier wins of the season, react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 tight ends in the NFL as voted by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts being eighth on the top 10 list, explain why they think Pitts being ranked as the eighth best tight end in the NFL is right where he should be, react to Connor McGregor's right leg buckling on a running kick attempt during the opening seconds of his rematch against Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 and McGregor instantly falling to the canvas, the injury badly compromising his balance for the short remainder of the fight, and McGregor not being able to continue with the fight after falling a second time while attempting a left cross. Mike and Beau also explain why they think Holloway handled McGregor's injury as classy as possible, and also react to what was another crazy finish at EchoPark Speedway late this morning during the Quaker State 400 available at Walmart.

The Braves got a much needed to win last night and gained the game in the process.Plus this Hawks trade rumor has me scratching my head because it doesn’t make sense. And I thought the deal was the Pitts for the Falcons…I’m glad to say I was wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Braves got a much needed to win last night and gained the game in the process.Plus this Hawks trade rumor has me scratching my head because it doesn’t make sense. And I thought the deal was the Pitts for the Falcons…I’m glad to say I was wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Braves got a much needed to win last night and gained the game in the process.Plus this Hawks trade rumor has me scratching my head because it doesn’t make sense. And I thought the deal was the Pitts for the Falcons…I’m glad to say I was wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl and Mark get into some Falcons talk as they discuss Kyle Pitts getting his new deal which Mark explains he does not understand the move because he believes it was not necessary for the Falcons to be compelled to sign Pitts to a new contract. As Mark explains his stance, he notes he believes there "is no precedent for production" for Pitts to have received his new deal.

Dunk (Branson) hosts Keyes (Andrew), Aaron (Caleb), and David Sirota-Lorenz (Charles) for a no-holds-barred debate about the hottest toys, toymakers, and playtime strategies. Subscribe to E1 on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/e1podcast Ending song - "Sugar We All End Up in Diapers" (from Podcast About List): www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aOQ7h9S4kI Join the E1 Discord: discord.com/invite/xTBVk23

This week, we're talking about two issues that could impact homeowners and realtors in very different ways. First, with extreme heat becoming a serious concern, we break down how homeowners can protect their house, keep their AC unit running efficiently, and avoid expensive repairs during the hottest days of the year.Then, we dive into the big real estate tech question: Will Google Listings help or hurt realtors? Could it create more exposure and opportunity, or will it become another platform trying to control the consumer search experience? We discuss what agents should be watching, how it could affect lead generation, and whether this is a threat—or just another shift realtors need to adapt to.Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

Braves return to Truist Park, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s injury timeline gets an update, and AJ Smith-Shawver begins his rehab assignment. Plus, the Falcons make Kyle Pitts one of the NFL's highest-paid tight ends, LeBron's future is back in the headlines, World Cup chaos continues, bizarre MLB coincidences, sports history, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl and Mike get into more Falcons talk as they react to Kyle Pitts addressing his new contract which he officially signed on Monday. As they discuss, they agree that now is the time for Pitts to elevate his play and begin to separate himslf from the rest of the tight end pack and be apart of 'great tight end conversations" 

Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about what former Falcons quarterback and now Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan means to him and the team after having played with him, what the contract means to him knowing it's a new regime that committed to him, react to what Pitts had to say, and explain why they think Matt being the Falcons President of Football is already paying off for the team.

Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about how his best football is still ahead of him, and how former Falcons quarterback and now Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan hasn't changed since his playing days. Ali, Dylan, and Beau react to what Kyle had to say, and explain why they think Pitts' attitude and mindset shows that he's matured a lot since his rookie season.

Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about how he didn't know the contract was coming, how his relationship with Tight Ends Coach Kevin Koger is deep, react to what Pitts had to say, and explain why they think Pitts' relationship with Koger is a big reason why things seem to be clicking for the former fourth overall pick.

HR1 - Kyle Pitts' best seasons still ahead of him In hour one Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have declined Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million-dollar team option, react to the news that the Hawks have also reportedly have agreed to acquire guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick in a trade with the Sacramento Kings, explain why they think Kuminga never seemed to truly fit the Hawks and Hawks Head Coach Quin Snyder's system, react to the news that Paramount+ announced the greenlight of a new docuseries chronicling the Texas Tech football team through this offseason, let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about how his best football is still ahead of him, and how former Falcons quarterback and now Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan hasn't changed since his playing days. Ali, Dylan, and Beau react to what Kyle had to say, and explain why they think Pitts' attitude and mindset shows that he's matured a lot since his rookie season. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to the news that the Detroit Lions have released cornerback Terrion Arnold after he was arrested last week on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, explain why they think the Lions releasing Arnold likely means Terrion is facing long term-trouble, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Ali Mac in Ali's Mac Drop!

HR2 - Matt Ryan & Kevin Koger big reasons why Falcons re-signed Kyle Pitts now In hour two Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about how he didn't know the contract was coming, how his relationship with Tight Ends Coach Kevin Koger is deep, react to what Pitts had to say, and explain why they think Pitts' relationship with Koger is a big reason why things seem to be clicking for the former fourth overall pick. Then, Ali tests Mike, Dylan, and Beau's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show! The Morning Shift crew also react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks have declined Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million-dollar team option, react to the news that the Hawks have also reportedly have agreed to acquire guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick in a trade with the Sacramento Kings, talk about what they think the Hawks will do in free agency with NBA free agency officially starting this evening at 6 PM EST, explain why they think the Hawks will get a quality big man in free agency and maybe make some other smaller moves and nothing more than that, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

HR3 - Braves offense needs Drake Baldwin & rest of their stars to step up In hour three Ali Mac, Dylan Mathews, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, let you hear Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts talk about what former Falcons quarterback and now Falcons President of Football Matt Ryan means to him and the team after having played with him, what the contract means to him knowing it's a new regime that committed to him, react to what Pitts had to say, explain why they think Matt being the Falcons President of Football is already paying off for the team, talk about conspiracy theories, preview the Atlanta Braves' matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals tonight as they start a three game series with the Cardinals here in Atlanta, explain why they think Drake Baldwin getting hot again is the key to the Braves offense ending their slump, talk about something new that they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know' where Beau has a little secret revealed, and then close out hour three by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

The Atlanta Falcons are loaded with fantasy football talent heading into the 2026 NFL season — but will their stars actually deliver?In this episode of Club Fantasy FFL's “A Look Inside” Team Preview series, we break down the Atlanta Falcons fantasy football outlook, highlighting the biggest values, potential fades, sleepers, and draft-day decisions from the roster.With Bijan Robinson, Drake London, and Kyle Pitts forming one of the most exciting trios of offensive weapons in the NFL, expectations are high for Atlanta. But with a new head coach in Kevin Stefanski and a new quarterback situation featuring Tua Tagovailoa, fantasy managers have plenty of questions.Can Drake London finally take the leap into the elite wide receiver tier? Is Bijan Robinson worth his early-round fantasy football price? Can Kyle Pitts finally become the fantasy difference-maker managers have been waiting for?We're analyzing the Falcons' offensive scheme, player projections, 2026 fantasy football rankings, ADP values, and the players you should target — or avoid — in your fantasy drafts.Follow Club Fantasy FFL for more 2026 fantasy football previews, rankings, mock drafts, player breakdowns, and strategies to help you win your league.If you feel like talking ball with us, come and join the Club Fantasy FFL/Women of Fantasy Football Discord!

This week, we're diving into the biggest stories shaping real estate in Kentucky and beyond. First, we break down the proposed ROAD to Housing Act—what's actually in the bill, why lawmakers say it's needed, and whether it could make a meaningful dent in the housing affordability crisis.nThen we share some of the most unhinged realtor behavior making headlines. From bizarre listing tactics to unbelievable client interactions, you won't believe some of these stories are real. Finally, we tackle a question that's been circulating around Louisville: Are the ongoing Bardstown Road issues hurting home values in the Highlands? Submit your questions for Jay and Ryan to answer on the podcast here!

The Falcons signed tight end Kyle Pitts to a massive 3-year deal this week, prompting strong reactions from fans and analysts. Kevin Knight breaks down the deal, comparing Pitts' production and cost to other tight ends and wide receivers and explaining why the deal is an objectively good value for Atlanta. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel. ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrick Claybon and Nick Shook get you caught on news from around the NFL including the NFL denying Brendan Sorsby's application for the Supplemental Draft, Kyle Pitts and Brenton Strange getting contract extensions and the NFL announcing the dates for next year's NFL Draft. Plus, the guys send you off into summer break by ranking anything but football things, including their top five summer things, Lil' Wayne projects, things they miss about the old internet and more!NFL Daily YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nflpodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another unfiltered night on Packernet After Dark. Fans are fired up as one caller drops a controversial bomb: the Packers themselves are partly responsible for all the Caleb Williams hype after that playoff choke and onside kick disaster. Ryan doesn't hold back, calling out the "luckiest streak in the world" and demanding the Packers embarrass Chicago early to shut it down for good. Plus, backup QB debates, tight end contract talk, and classic After Dark banter. Key Discussion Points Caleb Williams & Bears Talk: Garrett from Southern Illinois argues the Packers' collapse gave Chicago momentum they never had against Favre or Rodgers — Ryan fires back that it was a choking dog-crap Packers team that still dominated most of the game. Backup Quarterback Reality Check: A caller pushes for more discussion on Drones and McCord; Ryan explains why Tarod Taylor is locked in as the clear #2 with the others as developmental/practice squad guys until proven otherwise. Tight End Market & Kraft Extension: Bruce breaks down the new tight end deals (Pitts money) and what it means for Tucker Kraft in a heavy 12-personnel offense. Other Fan Calls: Non-padded practice value, Ben Johnson hot dog jokes, Micah Parsons injury timing, PFF grading quirks, and roasting NFL offseason "losers" lists that include the Packers. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Tell me your thoughts on this one — should the Packers put the Bears talk to bed immediately? Drop your hottest takes in the comments. New callers always go to the front of the line at 608-501-0718. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another unfiltered night on Packernet After Dark. Fans are fired up as one caller drops a controversial bomb: the Packers themselves are partly responsible for all the Caleb Williams hype after that playoff choke and onside kick disaster. Ryan doesn't hold back, calling out the "luckiest streak in the world" and demanding the Packers embarrass Chicago early to shut it down for good. Plus, backup QB debates, tight end contract talk, and classic After Dark banter. Key Discussion Points Caleb Williams & Bears Talk: Garrett from Southern Illinois argues the Packers' collapse gave Chicago momentum they never had against Favre or Rodgers — Ryan fires back that it was a choking dog-crap Packers team that still dominated most of the game. Backup Quarterback Reality Check: A caller pushes for more discussion on Drones and McCord; Ryan explains why Tarod Taylor is locked in as the clear #2 with the others as developmental/practice squad guys until proven otherwise. Tight End Market & Kraft Extension: Bruce breaks down the new tight end deals (Pitts money) and what it means for Tucker Kraft in a heavy 12-personnel offense. Other Fan Calls: Non-padded practice value, Ben Johnson hot dog jokes, Micah Parsons injury timing, PFF grading quirks, and roasting NFL offseason "losers" lists that include the Packers. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY and visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. Tell me your thoughts on this one — should the Packers put the Bears talk to bed immediately? Drop your hottest takes in the comments. New callers always go to the front of the line at 608-501-0718. To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Support the Show & Explore My Projects Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Projects: Grade NFL Players ➜ fanfocus-teamgrades.lovable.app Packers Hub ➜ packersgames.com Create NFL Draft Big Boards ➜ nfldraftgrades.com Watch Draft Prospects ➜ draftflix.com Screen Record ➜ pause-play-capture.lovable.app Global Economics Hub ➜ global-economic-insight-hub.lovable.app

Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they react to Booger McFarland's comments in regards to Kyle Pitts new deal, in which he shares why he is not a fan of the deal due to Pitts not living up to what was expected of him over the years outside of his rookie season and last season

Pitts sets the market Detroit must face The Atlanta Falcons just changed the tight end economy. They signed Kyle Pitts to a three-year, $54 million extension with $36 million guaranteed. It is the richest three-year deal ever for an NFL tight end. That number immediately matters to the Detroit Lions and Sam LaPorta. Recent comps drive negotiations. The Detroit Lions Podcast digs into what this means. By annual average value, George Kittle and McBride sit at the top tier. Pitts now lands at $16 million per year. The next band is where Detroit will hunt comps for LaPorta: Isaiah Likely at three years and $40 million with $26 million guaranteed, Mark Andrews at roughly $13.9 million per year, Dalton Schultz at $12.6 million, and Cole Kmet at $12.5 million. As much as Detroit likes LaPorta, he has been roughly in that neighborhood with Kmet. Will he take that number to stay in Detroit? Expect him to aim higher after the Pitts deal. Usage and value in Detroit's offense Context matters. McBride earned heavy usage in Drew Petzing's system in Arizona. That led many to assume a similar spike for LaPorta under Petzing in Detroit. It could happen, but the situations are different. McBride was the best player on that offense. In Detroit, LaPorta is not even the third-best offensive piece. Jahmyr Gibbs and Penei Sewell are central pillars. Jameson Williams offers higher peak plays even if the week-to-week is still building. That distribution of talent can cap volume and, in turn, price. LaPorta brings real value beyond catches. His blocking stacks up well, better than Pitts in this discussion. Pitts also aligns outside as a receiver often, while LaPorta plays a more traditional tight end role. Those distinctions will surface in negotiations as both sides frame what they are paying for. Numbers, guarantees, and timing A practical floor sits around Likely's deal: three years, $40 million, $26 million guaranteed. A target from the player side could be three years, $50 million with $35 million guaranteed. A logical counter from the team lands near three years, $48 million at $16 million per year. With the Lions, guarantees are the meat. Expect creative structure with void years to spread cap hits. That is how Detroit handles these mid-length veteran deals. Health will guide the calendar. LaPorta is working back from the back injury that ended last season. He was on the field last week but not yet full go. The staff also wants Brian Branch healthy and contributing. If that holds, do not expect an immediate extension. Training camp will be the first checkpoint. A more natural window sits near the bye or toward the end of summer. September 21 feels like a soft boundary. By then, Detroit should know LaPorta's role and output in Petzing's offense. The hard choice no one wants One prevailing viewpoint around the league is that if Detroit must let someone walk among pending extension candidates, tight end is the easiest to replace. That argument has merit on roster-building grounds. Even so, the intent is to keep LaPorta. Pitts' new deal just sharpened the pencil. Now the Lions must decide how far they will go to match it. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #samlaportacontract #kylepittsextension #tightendmarket #lionscontracts #overthecap #treymcbride Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl and Mike briefly share a few thoughts on the Hawks draft selections on night one of the draft, who they believe will be players who can come in and be contributors immediately. They then get into Falcons talk as they share thoughts ono why vTua Tagovailoa maybe the team's starting QB based on his experience and how he seemed to have a connection with tight ends in Miami and Kyle Pitts being more successful last season with Kirk Cousins compared to MP9.

Buck Belue dives into the biggest topic in Atlanta sports: the Falcons' three-year, $54 million contract extension for Kyle Pitts. While many fans are criticizing Pitts, Buck sees things differently. Has Atlanta misused one of the most talented players in franchise history? Was Pitts ever put in a position to succeed? And why does Buck believe Pitts may have been better off playing out his franchise tag and hitting free agency?

HR1 - Onsi Saleh drafted best player available & filled Hawks biggest need with 8th pick In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, react to the Atlanta Hawks selecting Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings with the number eight overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft last night and St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor with the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft last night, give their initial reactions to both picks, explain why they think Flemings will help the Hawks right away with his defense and speed, react to Tight End Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons reaching an agreement yesterday on a three-year, $54 million-dollar contract, give their initial reactions to to the contract, explain why they think Pitts signing a three-year $54 million-dollar deal with the Falcons should be a pleasant surprise for Falcons fans, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves' 7-6 loss to the San Diego Padres last night in San Diego in 10 innings in game two of their three game series, talk about how the Braves have gone from finding ways to win to finding ways to lose, and then close out hour one by diving into the life of Dylan Mathews in ‘Dylin wit it'!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to Tight End Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons reaching an agreement yesterday on a three-year, $54 million-dollar contract, give their initial reactions to to the contract, and explain why they think Pitts signing a three-year $54 million-dollar deal with the Falcons should be a pleasant surprise for Falcons fans.

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Carl and Mike react to breaking news of reports the Falcons agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract which includes $36 million guaranteed and makes Pitts the third highest paid tight end on a per year average. 

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on Kyle Pitts reportedly agreeing they were surprised by the move, however understand that the Falcons feel "very good" about Pitts being their tight end. They then get into Hawks talk and react to comments by Onsi Saleh as he addressed the talent of the draft class and his philosophy of always drafting best player available.

In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast, we continue Part Two of my conversation with Stephen Pitts and Imants Mozers, authors of The Missing Story: Probation, Legitimacy, and the Battle for Public Understanding. If you have not yet listened to Part One, released as Episode 241, I encourage you to go back and begin there. This second part picks up the conversation by going deeper into probation's identity, public legitimacy, leadership, and the stories the field tells — or fails to tell — about itself. Stephen and Imants challenge us to think about why probation cannot simply assume its value is self-evident. Agencies must be able to explain what they do, why it matters, and how the work contributes to safer and healthier communities. That requires leadership, shared language, strategic communication, and a willingness to listen to voices that are sometimes left out of the official story. In Part Two, we explore: • why probation agencies need a clearer professional identity • the role of leadership in shaping shared language and public understanding • the value of lived experience in explaining justice interventions • why agencies should be strategic about who they try to reach and persuade • how professional probation networks are growing across the world • the importance of APPA, CEP, the Caribbean Association of Probation and Parole, and emerging networks in Africa • Stephen and Imants' reflections on the future of probation • the next World Congress on Probation and Parole, scheduled for Riga, Latvia, in May 2028 Listeners can learn more about Stephen and Imants' work at probationfutures.com, where you can also sign up to receive access to the digital version of The Missing Story when it becomes available. I have also been releasing short YouTube video highlights from this conversation. You can find those, along with additional video content from The Criminologist Podcast, on my YouTube channel. As always, thank you for listening to The Criminologist Podcast. Please subscribe, share this episode with a colleague, and continue following along as we explore the ideas, people, and practices shaping the future of probation, parole, desistance, and community corrections. Links mentioned in this episode Probation Futures: https://probationfutures/com The Criminologist YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCriminologist Short YouTube highlight from this conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4TLNu40TAI American Probation and Parole Association: https://www.appa-net.org Confederation of European Probation: https://www.cep-probation.org World Congress on Probation and Parole information via CEP: https://www.cep-probation.org/world-congress-on-probation/

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Every AI breakthrough you've heard of, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, traces back to a single 1943 paper, and its co-author was a homeless teenage runaway who never finished high school. Walter Pitts taught himself Greek, Latin, and the foundations of modern logic in a Detroit public library, corrected Bertrand Russell's math by letter at age 12, and was taken in by a 45 year old scientist who treated him like a son. He helped found the architecture behind every neural network in existence at 19, and then a single lie destroyed every relationship he had, sending him into a 17 year drinking spiral that ended in a Cambridge boarding house in 1969. In this solo episode, I tell the full story of how Pitts' partnership with neurophysiologist Warren McCulloch produced the unbroken ancestor of the perceptron, backpropagation, and the transformer architecture behind today's large language models, and what happened when a fabricated accusation cut him off from every mentor he had. I lay out the specific conditions, free public libraries, mentors willing to take prodigies seriously, intellectual communities small enough to recognize raw talent, that made a mind like his possible, why those conditions have been dismantled, and what I call the cognitive class war: the widening gap between the small number of people capable of directing artificial intelligence and everyone else whose future it will shape. *Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+:*https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ *TOPICS DISCUSSED*(00:00:00) Intro: The 1943 Paper Behind Every AI Model Today (00:02:53) Walter Pitts Childhood in Depression-Era Detroit (00:03:17) Hiding From Bullies, He Finds Principia Mathematica (00:03:40) A 12-Year-Old Writes to Correct Bertrand Russell (00:06:35) Walter Pitts Meets Warren McCulloch in 1942 (00:08:32) Inside the 1943 Paper That Founded Neural Networks (00:11:17) From the Perceptron to ChatGPT and Claude (00:13:43) Norbert Wiener, MIT, and the Macy Conferences (00:15:05) The 1952 Lie That Destroyed Walter Pitts (00:19:11) Pitts Dies Alone in a Boarding House, 1969 (00:21:46) Five Conditions That Made a Genius Possible (00:24:16) Why Those Conditions No Longer Exist Today (00:33:53) The Cognitive Class War and Who Will Govern AI _______ *Thank you to our sponsors*Cure Hydration: https://www.curehydration.com/ Use code NEURO for 20% offJones Road Beauty: https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com Use code NEURO for a free gift with your orderMomentum: https://momentumshake.com/neuro Get a free Welcome Kit + Travel Collection ($70 value)IQ Bar: https://www.eatiqbar.com/ Text NEURO to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping _______ I'm Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer's prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention.If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer's risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every AI breakthrough you've heard of, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, traces back to a single 1943 paper, and its co-author was a homeless teenage runaway who never finished high school. Walter Pitts taught himself Greek, Latin, and the foundations of modern logic in a Detroit public library, corrected Bertrand Russell's math by letter at age 12, and was taken in by a 45 year old scientist who treated him like a son. He helped found the architecture behind every neural network in existence at 19, and then a single lie destroyed every relationship he had, sending him into a 17 year drinking spiral that ended in a Cambridge boarding house in 1969. In this solo episode, I tell the full story of how Pitts' partnership with neurophysiologist Warren McCulloch produced the unbroken ancestor of the perceptron, backpropagation, and the transformer architecture behind today's large language models, and what happened when a fabricated accusation cut him off from every mentor he had. I lay out the specific conditions, free public libraries, mentors willing to take prodigies seriously, intellectual communities small enough to recognize raw talent, that made a mind like his possible, why those conditions have been dismantled, and what I call the cognitive class war: the widening gap between the small number of people capable of directing artificial intelligence and everyone else whose future it will shape. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Intro: The 1943 Paper Behind Every AI Model Today 02:53 Walter Pitts Childhood in Depression-Era Detroit 03:17 Hiding From Bullies, He Finds Principia Mathematica 03:40 A 12-Year-Old Writes to Correct Bertrand Russell 06:35 Walter Pitts Meets Warren McCulloch in 1942 08:32 Inside the 1943 Paper That Founded Neural Networks 11:17 From the Perceptron to ChatGPT and Claude 13:43 Norbert Wiener, MIT, and the Macy Conferences 15:05 The 1952 Lie That Destroyed Walter Pitts 19:11 Pitts Dies Alone in a Boarding House, 1969 21:46 Five Conditions That Made a Genius Possible 24:16 Why Those Conditions No Longer Exist Today 33:53 The Cognitive Class War and Who Will Govern AI _______ Thank you to our sponsors Cure Hydration: https://www.curehydration.com/ Use code NEURO for 20% off Jones Road Beauty: https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com Use code NEURO for a free gift with your order Momentum: https://momentumshake.com/neuro Get a free Welcome Kit + Travel Collection ($70 value) IQ Bar: https://www.eatiqbar.com/ Text NEURO to 64000 for 20% off plus free shipping _______ I'm Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer's prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer's risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a spicy round of news and notes (3:10) as Christian Watson got a contract extension and Kenneth Walker needs to improve his pass protection. Why does Dan love both of these players at their current ADPs? ... We each tell you two players we love at their current draft values beginning with Heath's favorites (19:50) Jordan Addison and Kyle Pitts. Both players are being drafted around pick 95. How much did Pitts benefit from Drake London's absence last season and how much will he benefit from having Kevin Stefanski as his coach? ... Dan (33:45) loves Emeka Egbuka and Davante Adams at their current draft values. He explains why Egbuka will be better this season and why Adams is going to keep scoring touchdowns. And finally, Adam (46:35) reveals why Brock Purdy and Nico Collins are great values. And then we debate auction vs. snake drafts and Justin Herbert vs. Jalen Hurts ... Email us at fantasyfootball@cbsi.comFantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nine soldiers in a hilltop position. Rocket-propelled grenades and machine gun fire from every direction. Seven killed. One man left on the radio, calling for help that was not coming. That is where this episode begins. In this Memorial Day special of The Hard Way, Joe De Sena sits down with four men who faced the most extreme physical and mental breaking points a human being can endure.   Medal of Honor recipient Ryan Pitts fought alone and was wounded at a remote observation post in Afghanistan after losing seven teammates around him. Navy SEAL leader Leif Babin breaks down how extreme ownership and the refusal to quit create an advantage when everyone else is suffering. Navy pilot Keegan Gill was ejected from a fighter jet at 695 miles per hour, shattered nearly every major bone in his body, and spent two hours drowning in the Atlantic. Green Beret Nick Lavery lost his leg to machine gun fire in Afghanistan, then fought his way back to become the first above-knee amputee to return to active duty special operations.   Each story delivers a concrete lesson in endurance under fire, ownership of outcomes, and the decision to keep going when quitting is the logical choice.    Things You Will Learn: Why the person who hangs on one minute longer is the one who wins. What extreme ownership looks like in combat and why it builds lasting toughness in any environment. Why asking for help is not a weakness, and why the toughest operators on the planet treat mental health the same as a broken ankle.   Tools & Frameworks Covered: Outlast the Field: You do not need to be the best. You need to be the last one still moving when everyone else stops. Extreme Ownership: Own every failure. Share every lesson. The ego hit is temporary. The growth is permanent. Burn the Boats Standard: No Plan B. Meet the standard or die trying. Gray area does not exist at the highest level.   If this episode moved you, do not just listen. Do something about it. Sign up. Show up. Do the work. Spartan.com. No more excuses.   Guests Bios:   Ryan Pitts: Medal of Honor recipient. On July 13, 2008, at a remote observation post in Wanat, Afghanistan, Pitts was wounded in the opening seconds of a massive enemy assault that killed seven of his fellow soldiers. Alone and bleeding, he continued fighting and called for reinforcements on the radio, holding his position until help arrived. He was 22 years old. Pitts spent a year recovering at Walter Reed and has since dedicated himself to sharing the stories of the men who fought beside him and the importance of seeking help when the fight follows you home.   Leif Babin: Former Navy SEAL officer and co-author of Extreme Ownership. Babin led SEAL operations in Ramadi, Iraq, during some of the most intense urban combat of the war. He lost teammates in action and carried those lessons into leadership consulting, teaching that owning your failures — not hiding them — is the foundation of real toughness and lasting performance.   Keegan Gill: Former Navy fighter pilot. During a training exercise over the Atlantic, a system malfunction sent his jet into an unrecoverable dive. He ejected at 695 miles per hour, two seconds from impact. The force shattered both arms, both legs, broke his neck, and caused a traumatic brain injury. His parachute release malfunctioned, and he spent two hours being drowned by his own chute in freezing water before rescue. He woke up two weeks later in a trauma center.   Nick Lavery: Green Beret and the first above-knee amputee to return to active duty special operations. On his third deployment to Afghanistan, machine gun fire destroyed his right leg. From his hospital bed, he committed to returning to his team with no backup plan. After two years of rehabilitation and 14 weeks of assessment, he returned to the same team that was with him when he was wounded and deployed back to Afghanistan seven weeks later. He served 20 years total.   We gave you the tools, now use them during your next SPARTAN RACE! Use codeword PODCAST on checkout for 10% your next race.  

In this episode, Alena Pitts Franklin shares how grief, faith, and family shaped her understanding of capability and identity. She reflects on her early acting role in War Room, the loss of her mother Winter Pitts, and how God's steadiness carried her through seasons of fear, insecurity, and growth. Throughout the episode, Alena encourages parents to lead with peace, encouragement, and authentic faith rather than fear, while reminding girls that their identity is rooted in God's love instead of culture, achievement, or comparison. She also discusses her new book God Is, her ongoing work with For Girls Like You Ministries, and her passion for helping girls discover confidence, purpose, and resilience through a relationship with God. Resources mentioned: War Room God Is ― A Devotional for Teen Girls & Young Women: 60 Days of Learning Who God Is to Understand Who We Are by Alena Franklin and Priscilla Shirer For Girls Like You Ministries  All Eyes on Lena Box Set by Alena Pitts and Wynter Pitts . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. SHOPIFY: Go to https://tinyurl.com/RBGShopify to learn more about Shopify! LEGACY BOX: Legacybox is running their Mother's Day sale and they're also offering an additional $10 off your order. Visit Legacybox.com and use discount code: RBG GO MINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code: RBG OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide. HIYA HEALTH: Visit hiyahealth.com/RBG to get 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In April 1834, a massive fire broke out at the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie on Royal Street in New Orleans French Quarter. LaLaurie was known to have kept several slaves as servants in the home, but when bystanders attempted to enter the house to rescue those trapped inside, they found the doors barred. After forcing the doors open and making their way inside the house, the rescuers were horrified to find the “horribly mutilated” bodies of at least seven of LaLaurie's slaves. Delphine LaLaurie was known to treat her servants very badly, including physically abusing them, but no one in New Orleans had imagined she was a sadistic murderer. After the discovery of the horrors in the LaLaurie mansion, Delphine LaLaurie fled New Orleans, fearing mob violence, and lived the rest of her life as an exile in Paris—but that is not the end of the story. Just a few decades after LaLaurie abandoned her home and fled the country, her story and those of the men, women, and children who suffered in her home worked their way into New Orleans folklore. Today, nearly two hundred years later, the LaLaurie mansion has become known as the most haunted house in New Orleans, and the legend of Delphine LaLaurie has lived on through television, film, and books about Mad Madame LaLaurie.  Buy Tickets to our LIVE SHOW at Radio City Music Hall on June 27th! References Crawford, Iain. 2020. "Harriet Matineau, White Women, and Slavery in the bAntebellum South." Nineteenth-Century Prose 89-116. Long, Carolyn Morrow. 2015. Madame Lalaurie, Mistress of the Haunted House. Gainsville, FL: University Press of Florida. Martineau, Harriet. 1838. Retrospect of Western Travel, volume 2. London, UK: Saunders and Otley. Masia, Ines Vila. 1947. "New Orleans puts its ghosts to work." The Times (Shreveport, LA), July 20: 21. New Orleans Bee. 1834. "Baton Rouge news." Baton-Rouge Gazette, April 19: 2. Pitts, Stella. 1974. "New paint, old stories stir interest in 'haunted house'." Times-Picayune, August 11: 68. Schneider, Frank. 1969. "Sale typidies French Quarter values." Times-Picayune, February 9: 47. Wolfe, Poet. 2024. "LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans has a sinister history dating back to the 1830s." Times Picayune, July 11. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.