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✨ He Had Millions. A Platform. A Perfect Persona. Then One Molecule Blew It All Up. After 14 years in ministry and building a top-tier marketing agency, Nicholas Kusmich walked away from it all—not for a bigger business, but for a deeper truth. One therapeutic psychedelic experience cracked open his identity, his faith, and his life's meaning. What followed was a complete unraveling… and the beginning of everything real. In this episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Nic shares:

Ram Krishnan, a seasoned technology executive with a background in systems engineering from UVA, GE leadership, and several SaaS ventures, joined Valant (valant.io) in 2020 to steer the company through its next growth phase.  His team built a “system of record” that serves as the base operating platform for medical practices—handling everything from patient intake, appointment scheduling, and payment collection to clinical documentation, claim submission, and follow‑up care—essentially automating the entire patient lifecycle and positioning the software as the practice's essential OS. His leadership philosophy is anchored by two recurring nuggets: Peter Drucker's maxim that “culture beats strategy for lunch,” and a relentless focus on the core problem being solved, whether in hiring, process design, or technology investments, echoing lean‑startup principles. Website: www.valant.io LinkedIn: ramkrishnan Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.    I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

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Pelle Braendgaard, the co-founder and CEO of Notabene joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Pelle's background and path to co-founding Notabene. The travel rule and how institutions achieve compliance for blockchain transactions. The launch of Notabene Flow, the first open stablecoin payments platform enabling pull payments for businesses. Views on the evolving market structure for stablecoin payments The state of digital identity. To learn more about Notabene visit notabene.id and follow the company on X.

Can Tom Sosnoff, founder of Tastytrade and Thinkorswim, do it again (but better)? The serial entrepreneur discusses options, wealth management and why he still sees a gap for one more financial platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The most unusual thing about today's story is that almost everyone is going to bruise their lungs. For your sake, I hope it's from laughing. Not everyone will be so lucky.On today's episode: you'll hear about the one part of your body I want you to consider more worthy of fiddling with than your genitals; if you're a stickler for building codes, we're going to take you on a beautiful, potentially one-way hike to see some shoddy-ass worksmanship; and we'll see what makes helicopter rescues as frightening as whatever you did to earn one in the first place. And if you were listening on Patreon… I would use tales of sharks and octopuses and meth and sex toys to try and make today's location more appealing; you would meet the surviving inductees to the No-Parachute Hall of Fame; and you would find out how the greatest construction disaster in US history inspired my idea for an OSHA Violation Ouija Board Game.In this episode, so you know, I was going to start by saying we have a story you're going to fall head over heels for, but that felt like the most unintentionally disrespectful thing I've ever said. I'm also going to teach you the reassuring paleontological roots of why you laugh at this show. It is my unique pleasure to be able to take us all back to Oceana on today's episode. I make a point about how little attention is paid to this part of the world outside of South East Asia. Actually, I make a few points about it, as I've done in the past as well. This is, sadly, one of those episodes were young people will die terribly, and frighteningly, but it's also one of those stories that offers two things. First, a silver lining and legacy of change and safety, sure – but second, a chance to really get your torches and knives out for a government that dropped a ball and then walked behind it kicking it the whole way. I know a lot of listeners get a kind of malicious satisfaction or bureaucraschadenfreude when people in positions of responsibility for our stories get their heads removed. You'll just have to wait and see. And because we're now into October and the Halloween Season, I will be creating a masterpiece of horror and gore for our next episode. This is one I originally started writing all the way back in 2016 (yes, it took four years to get this show rolling). I shelved it though. Too violent. Too many limbs. Well, five years in, you've all proven how hard it is to scare you off, so from the annals of history comes our most frightening episode ever. Maybe. It's relative I suppose. All older episodes can be found on any of your favorite channelsLApple : https://tinyurl.com/5fnbumdw Spotify : https://tinyurl.com/73tb3uuw IHeartRadio : https://tinyurl.com/vwczpv5j Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w Stitcher : https://tinyurl.com/mcyxt6vw Google : https://tinyurl.com/3fjfxatt Spreaker : https://tinyurl.com/fm5y22su Podchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w RadioPublic : https://tinyurl.com/w67b4kec PocketCasts. : https://pca.st/ef1165v3 CastBox : https://tinyurl.com/4xjpptdr Breaker. : https://tinyurl.com/4cbpfayt Deezer. : https://tinyurl.com/5nmexvwt Follow us on the socials for more:Facebook : www.facebook.com/doomsdaypodcast Instagram : www.instagram.com/doomsdaypodcast Twitter : www.twitter.com/doomsdaypodcast TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@doomsday.the.podcastIf you like the idea of your podcast hosts wearing more than duct tape and bits of old Halloween costumes for clothes and can spare a buck or two, you can now buy me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/doomsday or join the patreon at www.funeralkazoo.com/doomsdayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/doomsday-history-s-most-dangerous-podcast--4866335/support.

Kimi Bennett, co-founder and CEO of Sole Business Solutions, the pro beauty industry's first 24/7 AI-powered coaching platform, is a longtime working professional and suite owner turned tech entrepreneur. Kimi joins Gordon to share the inspiration behind her groundbreaking work with co-founder and COO Michael Sandoval, a long-time salon coach, in launching the platform.  Long a champion for educating and coaching professionals towards their dreams of success, Kimi and Michael have both embraced Generative AI (and the power of voice as a modality) as a way to take the power of coaching to new levels.

The Platform Mix 578 features Philadelphia's own, Kurteousy! He's been DJing around for over 15 years playing venues like Barstool Sansom Street, Midnight & The Wicked, Morgan's Pier and Wicked Wolf and can be heard on Q102 as the on air DJ for 'Saturday Night Wired' every week at 11PM. Follow Kurteousy on his socials to see all his upcoming gigs, subscribe to my Patreon to see full track lists from the mixes, take a look at my top tracks of the week and get a look into what I'm playing out in my sets. Now turn those speakers up and let's get into it with Kurteousy's latest right here, on The Platform. Kurteousy: https://www.instagram.com/kurteousy/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: https://www.instagram.com/byersdent/

In this episode, Adam is joined by Danielle Hollander, the CMO of Visit Orlando, for a follow-up discussion about how her team leverages social media as a live research platform. Danielle shares how Visit Orlando built a massive, live research platform by creating a Facebook planning group that has grown to over 22,000 members in just four years. This group allows the team to get direct, real-time feedback and use it to inform their broader marketing strategy. Danielle also explains how her team uses organic social media as a testing ground, elevating top-performing content with paid media to ensure their advertising spend is as efficient as possible. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! The ⁠⁠⁠⁠Destination Marketing Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Destination Marketing Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and produced by Brand Revolt. If you are interested in any of Brand Revolt's services, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠adam@thebrandrevolt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thebrandrevolt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedmpn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you are interested in joining the network, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠adam@thebrandrevolt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

What if the biggest threat to next year's revenue isn't churn—but the quiet erosion of loyalty you never saw coming? With 85% of professional services revenue riding on existing clients, old tools like NPS and gut instinct just won't cut it anymore. In this special edition, we're taking you inside the Knownwell platform itself—no roundtable, no guests—just a front-row seat to how real-time commercial intelligence is changing the game. Knownwell Chief Marketing Officer Courtney Baker and Chief Product and Technology Officer Mohan Rao walk through the platform live, showing how executives can go from blind spots and firefighting to confident, data-backed decisions in minutes. Watch as they simulate a Monday morning at a fictional agency—and reveal how Knownwell helps leaders prep for surprise client calls, uncover hidden growth opportunities, and balance energy across a full portfolio. This isn't just a product demo. It's a blueprint for how high-performing teams are staying ahead of risk, strengthening client relationships, and winning renewals—without the guesswork.

You see the brand name on the tag, but we found the company that powers everything behind it. PDS Limited is the Value-Focused global infrastructure powerhouse. Group CEO Sanjay Jain gives us a rare look into how major retailers define the single most important word in fashion: Value. He also shares a personal lesson from a favorite movie character and his bullish outlook on the "exploding" future of Indian retail. What You'll Learn: The Core Selling Point: Why "Value" is the one word that determines whether a piece of clothing sells, and how its definition changes based on the customer segment. The India Paradox: The "globally integrated, yet locally rooted" characteristics of the 18+ Indian youth, making a pan-India retail strategy a careful aggregation of clusters. From Landfill to Legacy: The circular economy innovations, including converting textile waste into anti-combustible bricks to actively combat clothes pollution. Scaling Secrets: The two qualities PDS seeks when investing in founders: Differentiation (disruptive idea/consumption) and Scalability.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTube Explore more at ivmpodcasts.com Connect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50 Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM Podcasts We’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWe trade last‑minute schedules and kid chaos for a deep dive into how modern phones leak data, why “Ask App Not to Track” isn't enforcement, and what a third platform built for privacy and free speech looks like. Joe shares his Apple-to-Unplugged journey, the Raxxis findings, and practical features that make privacy usable.• zero‑to‑one background from Nomi acquisition to Apple services• motivation for a third platform beyond Apple and Google• Raxxis test revealing 3,400 sessions and 210,000 packets in one hour• third‑party data brokers, pattern‑of‑life risks, Fourth Amendment gaps• layered threat model from passive tracking to seizure and signals• emergency reset, false PIN wipe, and hardware battery cut‑off• first‑party vs third‑party privacy and ecosystem incentives• “Ask App Not to Track” as preference vs permission• Time Away to reduce engagement and regain attention• firewall, USB data blocking, 2G limits, Bluetooth controls• camouflaged VPN and operational noise in repressive networks• app compatibility layer and broader app sourcing without Google• clear business model: hardware and subscriptions, no data salePodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the showFollow the Podcast on Social Media! Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/joseph675128 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcast

HEADLINE: Ben Habib and the Platform of the New Advance UK Party GUEST NAME: Simon ConstableSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Simon Constable about his interview with Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, endorsed by Elon Musk. Habib, formerly with Reform UK, is described as charming, educated, and successful. His party seeks to stop illegal immigration, limit benefits to non-workers, and base UK law on Christianity. 1873 B OF E FORGER TRIAL

HEADLINE: Ben Habib and the Platform of the New Advance UK Party GUEST NAME: Simon ConstableSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Simon Constable about his interview with Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, endorsed by Elon Musk. Habib, formerly with Reform UK, is described as charming, educated, and successful. His party seeks to stop illegal immigration, limit benefits to non-workers, and base UK law on Christianity. COTSWOLDS

In 1995, there was a landmark meeting on gender equality in Beijing: the Fourth World Conference on Women. The conference produced the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a highly influential blueprint for advancing women's rights. It was at this conference that then–First Lady Hillary Clinton famously declared, “Human rights are women's rights and women's rights are human rights, once and for all.” Last week, at the United Nations General Assembly, there was a 30-year commemoration of this landmark conference, which has become a touchstone for advocates around the world — particularly from civil society. Today, I'm joined by two of those advocates: Bani Dugal and Liliane Nkunzimana, representatives of the Baha'i International Community to the United Nations. They explain why the conference 30 years ago was so significant, how it continues to influence debates on gender equality today, and how to keep advancing gender equality in a profoundly different geopolitical context three decades on. This episode is produced in partnership with the Baha'i International Community, an NGO that represents the worldwide Baha'i community at the UN and other international forums, where it emphasizes that recognizing humanity's interconnectedness is key to a shared global future. The Baha'i International Community recently released the book "In Full Partnership: Thirty Years of Women's Advancement at the United Nations and Beyond, " which honors 30 years since the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing and the creation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. You can find the book at BIC.org.  

Welcome to episode 2 of our special launch series of the Pure Report podcast! In this episode, Chadd Kenney joins again to help us dive into the critical foundation of the Enterprise Data Cloud: the Unified Data Plane. We start with a discussion on why a truly unified data plane is essential for organizations today, managing everything from archive to AI workloads. Chadd shares insights into the latest innovations across the FlashArray family, including the new FlashArray/XL 190 and FlashArray//ST, enhancements to FlashArray//X and FlashArray//C, and how Pure's platform supports diverse virtualization landscapes and continuing data growth driven by core databases and business workloads. We then talk about how the virtualization landscape is still in flux, and many customers are evaluating their options. The good news is that Pure's platform is designed to support them, whether they choose to continue with VMware, transition to a new hypervisor like Nutanix, or modernize with containers. Additionally, we delve into new innovations within Pure Storage Cloud, including the Azure Native integration, which rounds out the portfolio and provides comprehensive support across the board. We also touch on the new Pure KVA integration with NVIDIA Dynamo, Purity Deep Reduce, and how Pure's Evergreen architecture ensures customers can leverage all our Unified Data Plane announcements without disruption. Don't miss Chadd's "Hot Takes" on future data drivers and common data infrastructure mistakes.

PREVIEW HEADLINE: Ben Habib and the Platform of the New Advance UK Party GUEST NAME: Simon Constable 50 WORD SUMMARY: John Bachelor speaks with Simon Constable about his interview with Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, endorsed by Elon Musk. Habib, formerly with Reform UK, is described as charming, educated, and successful. His party seeks to stop illegal immigration, limit benefits to non-workers, and base UK law on Christianity.

PREVIEW HEADLINE: Ben Habib and the Platform of the New Advance UK Party GUEST NAME: Simon Constable 50 WORD SUMMARY: John Bachelor speaks with Simon Constable about his interview with Ben Habib, leader of Advance UK, endorsed by Elon Musk. Habib, formerly with Reform UK, is described as charming, educated, and successful. His party seeks to stop illegal immigration, limit benefits to non-workers, and base UK law on Christianity.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lamar Tyler.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lamar Tyler.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lamar Tyler.

Miljan is the Founder and CEO of Primal. Bitcoin is an open protocol for money, nostr is an open protocol for speech, Primal brings the power of both into an easy to use interface for everyone.Search Primal in your favorite app store!Miljan on Nostr: https://primal.net/miljanEPISODE: 180BLOCK: 917284PRICE: 842 sats per dollar(00:00) Ten31 retreat(01:02) Retreat impressions and collaboration(01:32) How many bitcoiners(03:01) Estimating self custody users and real audience sizes(05:09) Stalled growth and focusing Primal on Bitcoiners(06:07) Curated "Getting Started" invite packs(09:14) Solving empty feeds: recommendations vs. decentralization(12:02) Improving follow discovery(14:53) Retention over onboarding: first-touch UX matters(16:11) Empowering users with tools, not surveillance models(18:08) Aligning incentives: Primal's user-paid model(19:42) Live streaming on Nostr: open spec meets clean UI(22:20) Not competing with TikTok: high-signal over dopamine(25:06) Platform risk for streamers and Nostr's modular freedom(28:05) Unified chat, zaps, and the magic of interoperable apps(29:25) Nostr's organic growth(31:06) Creators' final destination(34:50) AI in social: open models, features, and roadmap thoughts(41:05) Deepfakes, authenticity, and signed content value(46:02) Keys, key-rotation, and building resilient identity tools(49:28) Practical key management: tradeoffs from phone to multisig(53:12) Closing thoughtsmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz

The Platform Mix episode 577 features Ariel Assault, from Miami, Florida! From rocking some of the top night clubs in the world like E11EVEN to playing for celebrities and athletes like Kim Kardashian and Michael Jordan, he's developed a range of music that allows him to play any room. You can find him anywhere from Kiki on the River to Strawberry Moon, Gekko and more! Follow Ariel Assault on his socials to see all his upcoming gigs, subscribe to my Patreon to see full track lists from the mixes, take a look at my top tracks of the week and get a look into what I'm playing out in my sets. Now turn those speakers up and let's get into it with Ariel Assault's latest right here, on The Platform. Ariel Assault: https://www.instagram.com/djarielassault/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: https://www.instagram.com/byersdent/

Jeff Berlin is the Founder and President of Bridge Industries & Chairman and CEO of TransTech Energy. Jeff's journey spans from his early days at Parker Hannifin to helping grow Hawk Corporation from a $20 million single-plant business into a $200 million global operation, and ultimately to founding his own company, Bridge — an industrial holding company anchored by TransTech — that has quietly scaled into a multi-hundred-million-dollar enterprise based in Chagrin Falls.In our conversation, we cover Jeff's conviction in the importance of American manufacturing and how it shaped his career-long commitment to building enduring businesses; the creation of Bridge Industries and his intentional choice of a permanent holding-company model over traditional private equity; the more than 25-fold scaling of TransTech into a diversified industrial platform with over 700 employees, up from just 35 a decade earlier; and the lessons learned along the way — the resilience and philosophy that guide him, how to weather downturns, usefulness as a true measure of value and success, culture across companies, and much more.00:00:00 - The Roots of American Manufacturing Belief 00:07:35 - Formative Experiences in Leadership 00:09:00 - Transformational Growth at Hawk 00:11:55 - Resilience in Business 00:13:10 - The Birth of Bridge 00:14:14 - Understanding Industrial Holding Companies 00:16:25 - Differentiation from Traditional Private Equity 00:19:00 - The Journey of Bridge 00:20:47 - Strategic Growth and Acquisitions 00:27:31 - Managing Geographic Expansion 00:30:01 - Introducing TransTech 00:31:28 - Building Infrastructure for Energy Solutions 00:35:59 - Strategic Growth and Acquisition Insights 00:38:10 - The Importance of Vertical Integration 00:42:51 - Cultural Dynamics in Business Integration 00:43:43 - The State of American Manufacturing 00:46:30 - Defining Success and Value Creation 00:48:10 - Future Ambitions for Bridge and TransTech 00:49:40 - Mentorship and Leadership Evolution 00:51:22 - Understanding the Nature of Industrial Work 00:54:40 - The Role of Infrastructure in Daily Life 00:55:56 - Excitement for Future Challenges 00:58:07 - Investing in Financial and IT Infrastructure 00:59:52 - Automation and Its Implications 01:01:53 - Guiding Wisdom and Philosophy 01:02:51 - Renewable Natural Gas and Environmental Impact 01:05:51 - Hidden Gem-----LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-berlin-9b156a12/https://bridgeind.com/-----SPONSOR:Roundstone InsuranceRoundstone Insurance is proud to sponsor Lay of The Land. Founder and CEO, Michael Schroeder, has committed full-year support for the podcast, recognizing its alignment with the company's passion for entrepreneurship, innovation, and community leadership.Headquartered in Rocky River, Ohio, Roundstone was founded in 2005 with a vision to deliver better healthcare outcomes at a more affordable cost. To bring that vision to life, the company pioneered the group medical captive model — a self-funded health insurance solution that provides small and mid-sized businesses with greater control and significant savings.Over the past two decades, Roundstone has grown rapidly, creating nearly 200 jobs in Northeast Ohio. The company works closely with employers and benefits advisors to navigate the complexities of commercial health insurance and build custom plans that prioritize employee well-being over shareholder returns. By focusing on aligned incentives and better health outcomes, Roundstone is helping businesses save thousands in Per Employee Per Year healthcare costs.Roundstone Insurance — Built for entrepreneurs. Backed by innovation. Committed to Cleveland.-----Stay up to date by signing up for Lay of The Land's weekly newsletter — sign up here.Past guests include Justin Bibb (Mayor of Cleveland), Pat Conway (Great Lakes Brewing), Steve Potash (OverDrive), Umberto P. Fedeli (The Fedeli Group), Lila Mills (Signal Cleveland), Stewart Kohl (The Riverside Company), Mitch Kroll (Findaway — Acquired by Spotify), and over 200 other Cleveland Entrepreneurs.Connect with Jeffrey Stern on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreypstern/Follow Lay of The Land on X @podlayofthelandhttps://www.jeffreys.page/

Send us a textIn episode 275 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Evan Poling, founder of BizRetire.com, about transforming the way small businesses are bought and sold. Evan shares how his platform helps owners bypass outdated brokers and improve the odds of selling—tackling the shocking stat that 80% of businesses on the market never sell.Tune in to discover the fascinating stories of entrepreneurship and the valuable lessons learned along the way.TIMESTAMPS [00:01:02] Business acquisition journey.[00:04:25] Connecting business owners to buyers.[00:09:14] Marketplace connection for business sales.[00:10:30] Marketplace challenges and opportunities.[00:16:29] Exit planning for business owners.[00:16:59] Buying or selling businesses.QUOTES"There's a lot of power in storytelling." -Evan Poling"80% of businesses that go to market never sell." -Evan Poling"Always plan towards your exit. Make your business think of it as a product that you're going to sell."- Evan Poling==========================Need help launching your podcast?Schedule a Free Podcast Strategy Call TODAY!PodcastLaunchLabNow.com==========================SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSSebastian RuskInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/podcastlaunchlab/Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: Youtube.com/@PodcastLaunchLabEvan PolingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpoling/ WEBSITEBizRetire: https://www.bizretire.com/  ==========================Take the quiz now! https://podcastquiz.online/==========================Need Money For Your Business? Our Friends at Closer Capital can help! Click here for more info: PodcastsSUCK.com/money==========================PAYING RENT? Earn airline miles when you use the Bilt Rewards MastercardAPPLY HERE: https://bilt.page/r/2H93-5474  

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/536 http://relay.fm/material/536 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion The Google Home has been revamped with new devices, a new app, and Gemini infusion all throughout. And then, boot loop woes. The Google Home has been revamped with new devices, a new app, and Gemini infusion all throughout. And then, boot loop woes. clean 4212 The Google Home has been revamped with new devices, a new app, and Gemini infusion all throughout. And then, boot loop woes. Links and Show Notes: Gemini for Home: The helpful home gets an AI upgrade Gemini for Home: Expanding the Platform for a New Era of Smart Home AI The Google Home Speaker: Engineered for Gemini Google's “G” gets a brighter look Support Ma

Please support our Extra Life fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network hospitals: https://www.extra-life.org/participants/550181 This month, Justin watched the pilot for Terrahawks for some reason, Chad reminds us about a heavy-handed "PSA" type episode from the classic sitcom Dinosaurs, we learn something new about James Bond, and take a look at the 2019 horror film The Platform. Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services!  Sponsored by Gamefly. New customers can get a 30-day free trial by clicking on the GameFly link at the top of GeekCavePodcast.com.

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/material/536 http://relay.fm/material/536 Up to Speed 536 Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion The Google Home has been revamped with new devices, a new app, and Gemini infusion all throughout. And then, boot loop woes. The Google Home has been revamped with new devices, a new app, and Gemini infusion all throughout. And then, boot loop woes. clean 4212 The Google Home has been revamped with new devices, a new app, and Gemini infusion all throughout. And then, boot loop woes. Links and Show Notes: Gemini for Home: The helpful home gets an AI upgrade Gemini for Home: Expanding the Platform for a New Era of Smart Home AI The Google Home Speaker: Engineered for Gemini Google's “G” gets a brighter look Support Material wi

Bill Snyder, CEO and Founder of Cylinder, is addressing the high prevalence of digestive health issues using a virtual care model to provide access to a coordinated care team, including dieticians and health coaches, to offer personalized care plans. GI conditions are complex and involve a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and dietary influences. There are strong correlations between the gut and brain, as well as digestive health and various physical and mental conditions. Cylinder fills a gap in traditional GI care, where physicians often lack extensive nutritional training. Bill explains, "First and foremost, we think about the patients that we serve, and the patients that we serve come to us from across the country. We serve patients in every state across the US, and they suffer from a variety of GI-related conditions. That's things like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and GERD. It's also a large population who don't have a formal diagnosis, but are symptomatic of GI conditions. So they may have chronic bloating, chronic constipation, and chronic heartburn, and they may not know what the underlying cause is. And then we also reach those members through our clients, which are large self-funded organizations and health plans. People traditionally gain access to Cylinder as part of their employee benefits package." "But there's also a lot that we continue to understand in terms of our overall digestive health system connection. The gut-brain axis, which serves as a bilateral feedback loop between the gut and the brain, is where we found that your digestive health often correlates with your mental health, and vice versa. So we know that some of the reasons for the onset of these conditions can be genetic, but to your point, we're also seeing a lot of impact from our environment and certainly from the foods we eat. And so as you think about the American diet, and as you think about how that's changed over the past several decades, we're seeing an increase in the incidence of these conditions and an increase in people who are presenting with these symptoms and not really sure where to go or what to do." #CylinderHealth #GIhealth #digestivehealth #cylinderhealth #GIcare #virtualhealth #employeebenefits  cylinderhealth.com Download the transcript here

Bill Snyder, CEO and Founder of Cylinder, is addressing the high prevalence of digestive health issues using a virtual care model to provide access to a coordinated care team, including dieticians and health coaches, to offer personalized care plans. GI conditions are complex and involve a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and dietary influences. There are strong correlations between the gut and brain, as well as digestive health and various physical and mental conditions. Cylinder fills a gap in traditional GI care, where physicians often lack extensive nutritional training. Bill explains, "First and foremost, we think about the patients that we serve, and the patients that we serve come to us from across the country. We serve patients in every state across the US, and they suffer from a variety of GI-related conditions. That's things like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and GERD. It's also a large population who don't have a formal diagnosis, but are symptomatic of GI conditions. So they may have chronic bloating, chronic constipation, and chronic heartburn, and they may not know what the underlying cause is. And then we also reach those members through our clients, which are large self-funded organizations and health plans. People traditionally gain access to Cylinder as part of their employee benefits package." "But there's also a lot that we continue to understand in terms of our overall digestive health system connection. The gut-brain axis, which serves as a bilateral feedback loop between the gut and the brain, is where we found that your digestive health often correlates with your mental health, and vice versa. So we know that some of the reasons for the onset of these conditions can be genetic, but to your point, we're also seeing a lot of impact from our environment and certainly from the foods we eat. And so as you think about the American diet, and as you think about how that's changed over the past several decades, we're seeing an increase in the incidence of these conditions and an increase in people who are presenting with these symptoms and not really sure where to go or what to do." #CylinderHealth #GIhealth #digestivehealth #cylinderhealth #GIcare #virtualhealth #employeebenefits  cylinderhealth.com Listen to the podcast here

In this episode Wade breaks down why he thinks the AR-15 is the best deer-stand platform for Texas whitetail and hogs. We take on a common media clip, talk about myths from both anti-gun voices and traditionalists, and look at how cartridge and platform choice actually play out in the stand.allymunitions.com | Instagram @allyamunitions

On this episode, the crew debates which year they each believe was the best year of all time. Before that, they discuss the latest industry news and talk about the newest games they’ve been playing. Invite to Fuze social media platform Hollywood Outsider / Gaming Outsider Cruise Info ***Time stamps may not be exact depending on ad placement*** On This Episode (20:52) News (48:38) New Games (53:29)  Cronos: The New Dawn (PS5) (1:00:11)  Silent Hill f (PS5) (1:10:35)  Forgotten Fragments (Steam) (1:19:43)  Sonic Racing: Crossworlds (PS5) (1:28:29) Nicktoons & the Dice of Destiny (Platform) (1:36:37) Turbo Overkill (Platform) (1:45:23) “From the Outside In” Topic: The Best in Year in Gaming Grab the episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music and more. If you love this episode and want other gaming content you can't get anywhere else, please support us on Patreon! Also, don’t forget to check out our Discord Server and our web site, where you can read all of our written content.

What if cancer treatment could harness the body's own immune system instead of relying on surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy? GT Biopharma (NASDAQ: GTBP) is developing its TriKE® platform, a novel NK cell engager designed to activate natural killer cells to seek out and destroy cancer.In this interview, Executive Chairman & CEO Michael Breen discusses the company's origins, the science behind its technology, and its progress in clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia. He also outlines GT Biopharma's plans to expand into solid tumors and autoimmune diseases, highlighting the commercial potential and challenges ahead. Watch the full interview to learn how the company is advancing immunotherapy in a new direction.Learn more about GT Biopharma: https://www.gtbiopharma.com/ Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/Z9tNa4JTELwAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Nina Forte to discuss her journey as an athlete, overcoming several knee injuries, and now working on the S&C/Performance side of sport. Nina Forte is a strength and conditioning coach and former Olympic weightlifter whose journey has taken her from the British Virgin Islands to the global stage. A master's student at Loughborough University, Nina has coached across multiple sports, including weightlifting, football, and now women's rugby, where she serves as an assistant S&C coach with the U.S. national team during the Rugby World Cup. Her path has been shaped by both triumphs and setbacks, including a major knee injury that redirected her passion toward coaching and athlete development. Drawing from her diverse athletic background, Nina emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and building stronger, more well-rounded athlete. For more on Nina be sure to follow @nina_forte*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.com***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

With the end of traditional print drivers on the horizon, organizations face both opportunities and challenges in adopting the Windows Modern Print Platform. Keypoint Intelligence Analysts Keith Haas and Ilya Reutsky speak with Chris Tickler, Chief Technologist at NT-ware, about misconceptions around the platform, migration challenges, security, enterprise readiness, and how solutions like uniFLOW are already supporting this industry-wide shift.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Kraft Heinz debuts The Cookbook, an AI agent giving workers access to 150 years of ketchup production expertise.Ahold Delhaize announces Edge, a unified retail media platform launching January 2026 that consolidates digital advertising channels to reach 26 million weekly shoppers across its U.S. banners.DoorDash launches Going Out, introducing in-app restaurant reservations and in-store rewards to expand beyond delivery and drive foot traffic to thousands of restaurant partners.Plus, Chris also shares his "One Big Thought" for the day.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

In this conversation, Dr. Mark Bonta and Cassidy Preston explore the critical role of mental resilience in high-stress environments, particularly in sports and medicine. They discuss Cassidy's journey from being an elite athlete to a coach focused on mental skills training, the evolution of mental coaching in various fields, and the importance of measuring success through mindset rather than just results. The discussion also delves into the concept of the alter ego effect as a transformative tool for performance and the significance of the narrative we tell ourselves in achieving our goals. In this conversation, Cassidy Preston and Dr. Mark Bonta explore the concept of alter egos in performance psychology, emphasizing the playful and imaginative aspects of creating an alter ego to enhance confidence and performance. They discuss various unique alter egos adopted by athletes, the importance of confidence in high-pressure situations, and the necessity of reflection in personal and professional growth. Cassidy outlines a three-phase approach to performance mindset, focusing on preparation, execution, and reflection, while also introducing a powerful analogy of jumping off a cliff to illustrate the importance of letting go and trusting one's training.Key Takeaways Division one athletes receive more coaching on stress than doctors.Mindset is crucial for consistent performance in high-pressure situations.Practical and personalized mental training is essential for athletes.Challenging norms in sports and medicine can lead to better outcomes.Mental skills training has evolved significantly in the last few decades.Buy-in for mental development is increasing among athletes.Subjective measures of confidence and enjoyment are key indicators of success.The journey and personal growth are as important as the results.The alter ego effect can help athletes tap into their best selves.The narrative we tell ourselves shapes our performance and mindset. The playful imagination in performance can enhance creativity.Alter egos allow individuals to tap into their unique traits.Confidence is a common challenge faced by many performers.Preparation is key to reducing anxiety during performance.Letting go of control can lead to better performance outcomes.Reflection helps in recognizing progress and areas for improvement.Owning your wins builds momentum and confidence.An inside-out approach fosters a healthier mindset.Different situations require different traits and mindsets.Developing a mindset-based approach is essential for high performance.Chapters:03:11 From Athlete to Coach: A Personal Journey06:04 The Evolution of Mental Skills Training in Sports08:55 Measuring Success: The Mindset First Approach11:51 The Alter Ego Effect: Transforming Performance14:58 The Journey Over the Result: Finding Meaning in Performance19:11 The Playful Imagination in Performance Psychology22:16 Exploring Unique Alter Egos in Athletes24:31 Confidence and Behavioral Change Through Alter Egos26:00 An Inside-Out Approach to Performance30:00 The Three Phases of Performance Mindset32:55 The Cliff Jump Analogy for Letting Go35:07 The Importance of Reflection in Performance39:14 Developing a Mindset-Based Approach to Performance

Having built the Cowboy Channel to over 100,000 subscribers, former guest David Guinan now shares his plans to grow Table Tennis TV to similar heights. In this episode of StreamTime Sports, co-hosts Nick Meacham and Chris Stone explore the key stages, decisions, and challenges involved in launching and scaling a challenger sports streaming platform.Key Points:What are the critical decisions to make before launching a streaming platform?How should platforms handle subscriber milestones and the growing pains that come with scaling?How do new platforms balance what sits behind a paywall versus what is offered for free on social media?What are the most common mistakes made when launching a sports streaming platform?

Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, who helps women over 40 navigate perimenopause and menopause through a digital wellness platform offering holistic, culturally sensitive solutions.Through personalized programs rooted in integrative therapies like Ayurveda, yoga, and nutrition, Amita guides women through hormonal transitions while juggling careers, families, and caregiving roles.Now, Amita's personal journey through perimenopause and mental health challenges demonstrates how adversity can be transformed into meaningful purpose and global impact.And while expanding NourishDoc's reach, she's working to integrate holistic wellness into workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives, helping employers reduce healthcare costs while empowering women to prioritize their wellbeing.Here's where to find more:Facebook: www.facebook.com/nourishdocInstagram: www.instagram.com/nourish_docYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nourishdocLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nourishdocWebsite: http://www.nourishdoc.comPersonal Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amita-sharma-nourishdocTwitter: https://x.com/NourishdocTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nourish_doc________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

You Can Follow Megan Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megan_ugcTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megan_ugcThe Ultimate UGC course: https://stan.store/affiliates/1779ad34-5240-47f2-9e65-98f5328c74afIn this episode, we sit down with Megan Collier to talk all things UGC (User Generated Content) and her journey stepping into the space. Megan opens up about what it's really like getting started, how to push past imposter syndrome, and why UGC is an incredible opportunity not just for Gen Z and Millennials, but also for Gen X and Baby Boomers. She shares practical advice on building your first portfolio (yes, you can use everyday products around your house), what brands actually look for in creators, and how to make content that gets noticed. We also dive into negotiation tips, usage rights, and the power of securing monthly retainer clients for steady income. Whether you're just getting curious about UGC or already creating content, this episode is packed with tips to help you grow, monetize, and show up with confidence.::::Sidewalker Daily is your go-to resource for Creators and Influencers who want to land paid brand deals, make money doing what they love, and build a successful business with the right tools and strategies.

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITA rough Tuesday turns into a sharp tour through culture's pressure points—money, speech, and protest—told through three stories that won't sit quietly. We start with major Florida cities canceling Pride events after sponsor dollars dry up, then trace how DEI rollbacks and reduced grants ripple through organizers, budgets, and community life. From there, we examine YouTube's $24.5M settlement following Trump's 2021 account suspension, unpacking what platform enforcement, viewpoint claims, and legal risk mean for creators, campaigns, and the broader public square.The final act moves into a California school board room, where a parent strips to a bikini to challenge locker room policies. It's a moment that tests norms around free speech, decorum, and safety while raising hard questions about privacy, inclusion, and how institutions balance competing rights for students. We talk tactics—what makes a protest persuasive versus polarizing—and look for practical policy answers: clearer rules, better facilities, and transparent processes that reduce heat and build trust.Threading these stories is a single theme: concentrated power shapes what we see, hear, and accept as normal. Corporate sponsorships recalibrate public celebrations. Platform policies filter political speech. Local boards define everyday experiences for kids. We keep it candid and grounded, and we end with a challenge: define your line. Would you protest? How far would you go, and what outcome are you aiming for? If this conversation hit a nerve, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—it helps more curious people find us and keeps these debates honest.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog

On-Device AI Agents in Production: Privacy, Performance, and Scale // MLOps Podcast #340 with NimbleEdge's Varun Khare, Founder/CEO and Neeraj Poddar, Co-founder & CTO.Join the Community: https://go.mlops.community/YTJoinInGet the newsletter: https://go.mlops.community/YTNewsletter// AbstractAI agents are transitioning from experimental stages to performing real work in production; however, they have largely been limited to backend task automation. A critical frontier in this evolution is the on-device AI agent, enabling sophisticated, AI-native experiences directly on mobile and embedded devices. While cloud-based AI faces challenges like constant connectivity demands, increased latency, privacy risks, and high operational costs, on-device breaks through these trade-offs.We'll delve into the practical side of building and deploying AI agents with “DeliteAI”, an open-source on-device AI agentic framework. We'll explore how lightweight Python runtimes facilitate the seamless orchestration of end-to-end workflows directly on devices, allowing AI/ML teams to define data preprocessing, feature computation, model execution, and post-processing logic independently of frontend code. This architecture empowers agents to adapt to varying tasks and user contexts through an ecosystem of tools natively supported on Android/iOS platforms, handling all the permissions, model lifecycles, and many more.// BioVarun KhareVarun is the Founder and CEO of NimbleEdge, an AI startup pioneering privacy-first, on-device intelligence. With an academic foundation in AI and neuroscience from UC Berkeley, MPI Frankfurt, and IIT Kanpur, Varun brings deep expertise at the intersection of technology and science. Before founding NimbleEdge, Varun led open-source projects at OpenMined, focusing on privacy-aware AI, and published research in computer vision.Neeraj PoddarNeeraj Poddar is the Co-founder and CTO at NimbleEdge. Prior to NimbleEdge, he was the Co-founder of Aspen Mesh, VP of Engineering at Solo.io, and led the Istio open source community. He has worked on various aspects of AI, networking, security, and distributed systems over the span of his career. Neeraj focuses on the application of open source technologies across different industries in terms of scalability and security. When not working on AI, you can find him playing racquetball and gaining back the calories spent playing by trying out new restaurants. // Related LinksWebsite: https://www.nimbleedge.com/https://www.nimbleedge.com/blog/why-ai-is-not-working-for-youhttps://www.nimbleedge.com/blog/state-of-on-device-aihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqj_Nl2MihEhttps://www.linkedin.com/events/7343237917982527488/comments/~~~~~~~~ ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ~~~~~~~Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://go.mlops.community/TYExploreJoin our Slack community [https://go.mlops.community/slack]Follow us on X/Twitter [@mlopscommunity](https://x.com/mlopscommunity) or [LinkedIn](https://go.mlops.community/linkedin)] Sign up for the next meetup: [https://go.mlops.community/register]MLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: /dpbrinkmConnect with Varun on LinkedIn: /vkkhare/Connect with Neeraj on LinkedIn: /nrjpoddar/Timestamps:[00:00] On-device AI skepticism[02:47] Word suggestion for AI[06:40] Optimizing unique challenges[13:39] LLM on-device challenges[20:34] Agent overlord tension[23:56] AI app constraints[29:23] Siri limitations and trust gap[32:01] Voice-driven app privacy[35:49] Platform lock-in vs aggregation[42:26] On-device AI optimizations[45:38] Wrap up

Over the past few years, I've heard several people suggest that "blogging is dead." However, one of my favorite coaching clients earns her primary income from her blog and also hosts retreats and an annual conference for an entire community of food bloggers who earn an income from their blogging efforts. So I invited my client, Megan Porta, and asked her the question, "Can you still make money blogging in 2025?" Short answer: Yes. It's doable. It looks different than it did a decade ago. It requires real passion, patience, and a focus on what serves readers right now. Below are thorough show notes to meet you exactly where you are. If you want to start or revive a blog as a real income stream, these notes double as a step-by-step primer. What This Episode Covers Why blogging still pays when you pair patience with passion Megan has seen brand-new bloggers “crushing it.” The difference now is you cannot fake it. Your readers and Google both know when you do. Authenticity wins. The fastest realistic path to first income Join a quality ad network once your traffic qualifies. We name the two big players and their current thresholds. We also discuss why Google SEO and Pinterest are still the two traffic pillars that move the needle. Niching way down to win Broad “everything” blogs struggle today. Specific sub-niches serve specific people and get rewarded. Think “vegan cakes” instead of “vegan.” The love for your topic has to show up in every post. The collaboration playbook for early momentum Smart email list swaps. Contributing value inside the right Facebook groups without spamming. How one helpful post can put a niche creator “on the map” in months. Income beyond ads Digital products. Memberships. Sponsorships. How to think about affiliate income post-HCU and what still works if you are selective. Platform and tech choices that save you pain Why WordPress.org with solid hosting is still the move. Why a VPS and proactive security matter. Real-world cautionary tales about updates, backups, and malware. Key Takeaways and Insights 1) Yes, you can still get paid to blog. The bar is higher. If you bring patience and genuine expertise, you can absolutely build an income today. People starting in the last year or two are succeeding. The difference is the landscape. Authenticity and user value must drive your strategy. 2) Niche inside the niche Winning examples are laser-specific. Pick a tight segment of a larger category, then become unmistakably helpful to that reader. This is how you break through and build trust. 3) Traffic plan: SEO and Pinterest first To qualify for premium ad networks, prioritize traffic that comes from search and Pinterest. Current thresholds discussed in the episode: Mediavine at roughly 50,000 sessions per month and Raptive at roughly 100,000 pageviews per month. Build to those numbers, then let ad RPMs start compounding. 4) Collaboration without spam Use email list collaborations. Show up consistently inside large, topic-relevant Facebook groups. Earn trust by answering questions with real substance. This moves traffic quickly when your niche is dialed in. 5) Create on-topic, helpful content Google's Helpful Content updates pushed bloggers to stay tightly aligned with user intent. Keep posts on point for your niche. Tangential personal stories and off-topic content dilute perceived expertise and can hurt discoverability. 6) Monetization mix that works in 2025 Display Ads once you hit network thresholds. This becomes semi-passive as your library grows. Digital Products as quick wins: ebooks, guides, weekly prep plans. These are simple to produce and match your audience's immediate needs. Memberships if your audience is invested. Price points in food niches commonly range from about 5 to 20 dollars per month, often for ad-free experiences or exclusive content. Tech options include WordPress setups and hosted communities such as Circle, Skool, Slack, Discord, Mighty Networks, and niche tools like Member Kitchens. Sponsorships when you can articulate your audience's value. Niche reach can beat raw follower counts if you understand a sponsor's acquisition economics and lifetime value. Affiliate Income is trickier after recent updates. It can still work at higher commissions or with premium offers. Treat it as a supplemental play, not your core plan. 7) Stack the tech in your favor Choose WordPress.org for full control, proven SEO flexibility, and extensibility. Invest in good hosting. A VPS with strong uptime guarantees is worth it. Expect to pay roughly 89 to 150 dollars per month for reliability that protects your revenue. Treat security and backups as non-negotiables. Plugins and themes require regular updates. Malware exploits often come from simple neglect. Have a pro who can restore fast. This avoids losing days or weeks or years of content. Practical Playbook Phase 1. Choose a narrow niche and validate demand List ten posts your ideal reader would save today. Ensure all are tightly aligned with one outcome your niche cares about. Keep stories and extras on-topic so Google sees topical authority. Phase 2. Protect the asset Run WordPress.org on a reliable VPS and keep everything updated. Assign backups and security to a pro so you do not risk outages or data loss. Phase 3. Build a traffic engine Publish high-quality posts that answer exact questions your audience asks. Optimize for search and create Pinterest assets for each post. Aim for Mediavine or Raptive thresholds to unlock ad revenue. Phase 4. Accelerate through collaboration Join large, relevant Facebook groups. Contribute substantial answers that stand on their own. Start tasteful email list collaborations for quick, qualified traffic. Phase 5. Layer monetization Add an easy digital product that solves a specific use case. Test a simple membership once engagement is strong. Pitch sponsors when you can quantify your audience's fit and value. About My Guest Megan Porta has been blogging since 2010 and runs Eat Blog Talk, a podcast and community that supports food bloggers who want to grow and monetize. She is a strong voice for focus, patience, and authenticity in a space that has evolved dramatically. Resources Mentioned Megan's sites: PipAndEbby.com and EatBlogTalk.com. Megan welcomes follow-up questions at megan@eatblogtalk.com. Ad networks: Mediavine, Raptive, once you meet their traffic thresholds. Community and membership tools: Circle, Skool, Slack, Discord, Mighty Networks, Member Kitchens. Platform: WordPress.org with quality hosting and a VPS. I'm Here To Help! If you want help in building your own online business, send me a short note about your business dream and where you feel stuck. I will point you to the most useful next step, whether that is a free resource, a workshop, or coaching with me. My email is cliff@cliffravenscraft.com.

Tourpreneur hosts Mitch Bach and Peter Syme come to you live from Berlin! They attended GetYourGuide's Unlocked conference, where over 300 of their tour, activity, and attraction partners gathered from around the world to have a day-long discussion that will shape the future of the platform, and our industry in part. (Last year's supplier discussions focused on the need for curation, leading directly to a major shift in the platform's direction.)Peter and Mitch spent most of the day speaking with tour operators there, but when end-of-day drinks happened, GetYourGuide's COO Tao Tao said "let's grab some beers and go have a chat!" And we couldn't resist the chance to pepper him with questions.In an age of carefully scripted, PR-focused corporate conversations, we appreciated Tao's candor and willingness to answer everything we threw at him. Our questions were a little wacky, a little philosophical and extremely eclectic. But he didn't shy away from anything. And the result really exposes GetYourGuide's vision (and bet) for how an experiences marketplace should look in 2025 and beyond.This conversation is wide-ranging to say the least, and a good follow-up after our podcast in January (which is also a must-listen).In this episode we cover a lot of terrain:Mitch gets a little wacky with social commentary: Are reviews actually good for our industry? Are we all better off experiencing travel through serendipity and wandering, rather than organized, booked experiences?Pete notices an end-of-day discussion on "moods" and asked Tao whether GetYourGuide should be developing mood and feeling filters!Tao shares why they created a conference to show up for their suppliers, even when there's tough love in the room.We ask how, 9 months later, the shift to a more curated marketplace is progressing. Are we nearing the end of the process, or just the beginning?We veer into a strange conversation around which movie or TV show best describes the current OTA situation, and how GetYourGuide thinks about what they're doing as an organization that partially sets the tone for what tours & activities are.Tao shares how in the age of AI, product differentiation and curation will only get more important.We all agree our industry needs to grow the pie. But how? In what direction?New AI reviews and filters point to a future possibility where the right tour is surfaced in a more personalized way, and quality is assessed beyond star ratings.Finally, we get Tao's advice for new businesses and how they should position themselves in the industry and the platform for best success.And GetYourGuide is a sponsor of TourWeek 2025, our global conference with 400 tour & activity industry players coming to Charleston, SC for more meaty, frothy conversations!More show notes and resources on tourpreneur.com

Welcome to Gamers CornerWelcome to the very first edition of Gamers Corner, a brand-new show from AppleVis hosted by Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse), with co-hosts Aaron Spelker and Jesse Anderson. This inaugural episode marks the beginning of a seasonal series that will run three or four times a year, depending on the pace of major game releases.Gamers Corner was created to provide blind and low vision gamers with a dedicated space to discover new titles, revisit hidden gems, and explore accessibility in mainstream and indie games alike. Each edition will highlight standout iOS games, feature community-driven insights, and showcase accessible titles across other platforms. Our goal is to capture the excitement of gaming while maintaining a critical eye on design, accessibility, and overall player experience.In this debut issue, we dive into two ambitious iOS games that generated plenty of discussion, explore Aaron's “Vault Treasure” pick from the past, and finish with Jesse's console recommendation that proves accessibility is expanding beyond mobile platforms.Glory FrontlinePlatform: iOS (Free, with in-app purchases) Genre: Strategy and Action HybridGlory Frontline isn't content to play it safe. Instead, it pushes the boundaries of what blind-accessible iOS gaming can be, throwing players headfirst into the chaos of battle. In single-player mode, it feels like a tower defense game where enemies swarm down lanes, demanding that you shift quickly between positions to survive. Switch to multiplayer, however, and the world opens up into a full 360-degree battlefield more reminiscent of mainstream first-person shooters.The ambition is undeniable, and the sound design is equally striking, immersing players in frantic combat with clear audio cues for threats at every range. Yet with great ambition comes some missteps. The lack of a proper tutorial makes onboarding overwhelming, leaving many players confused about mechanics and progression. Microtransactions and skill regressions can also frustrate those unwilling to commit daily playtime.Still, for the dedicated gamer, Glory Frontline represents one of the boldest and most console-like experiences available on iOS. It's complex, sometimes punishing, but undeniably groundbreaking.Joker Poker: Texas FrenzyPlatform: iOS (Free, optional in-app purchase to remove ads) Genre: Roguelike PokerAt first glance, Joker Poker: Texas Frenzy might sound like just another card game. But this clever roguelike flips expectations on their head. Here, poker hands become puzzles, shaped by modifiers, celestial cards, and relentless boss battles. It's not about chasing the perfect flush — it's about leveraging multipliers and bending the rules of poker to survive another round.The replay value is immense. Every run feels different, and every choice carries weight, from what jokers to buy in the shop to how you approach the final boss's brutal debuffs. What looks like a familiar round of poker quickly turns into a strategic tug-of-war, where two pairs may outperform a full house thanks to well-stacked modifiers.Accessibility is generally solid, though a few unlabeled elements and interface quirks make the learning curve steeper than it should be. Fortunately,…

Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, details how Qatar's Al Thani family, who sheltered Hamas masterminds, uses Doha-based Al Jazeera as a sophisticated propaganda platform, sometimes pro-Muslim Brotherhood, to exert influence abroad. 1942