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Peter Schiff warns the bubble is popping as crypto leads the decline, while the bond market faces another breakdown with the 10-year potentially breaking above 5%. He emphasizes inflation is a choice—all Fed chairs chose it, and Warsh will too despite tough talk, because the alternative is politically unacceptable. He reveals the May deficit surged 30% while interest expense jumped 44%, with annual interest payments now hitting $1.6 trillion and will be $2 trillion by next year. Schiff identifies Japan as a looming harbinger with 250% debt-to-GDP, yields climbing above 4%, and the yen collapsing below 160 with potential for another 30-50% decline. His end game thesis: the US dollar loses reserve currency status, US assets get repriced down, and he's positioning to "have all the chips" at the finish line. Gold's pullback from $5,600 to $4,200 is a "buy the rumor, sell the fact" move, while silver at $65 is headed to $200 and Bitcoin at $64,000 should be sold. GDP growth is an illusion created by faulty deflators that understate inflation; the economy hasn't really expanded, just become more expensive, and stagflationary depression is locked in.Thank you to our sponsors: Kalshi - download the Kalshi app and use code JULIA to get $10 when you trade $10. kalshi.com/julia Monetary Metals - learn more at https://www.monetary-metals.com/julia/Links:https://x.com/PeterSchiffhttps://www.youtube.com/@peterschiffTimestamps: 0:00 Intro and welcome Peter Schiff 00:50 Air coming out of bubble 1:16 Markets too complacent on inflation risks1:45 Warsh has a problem - Hike or no hike, both bad3:36 Inflation is a choice - All Fed chairs chose it5:11 Warsh will choose inflation despite tough talk5:24 Bond market breakdown coming - 10-year to 5%, 30-year to 5.5-6%7:42 May deficit up 30%, interest expense up 44%8:13 Interest payments $1.6 trillion/year, will be $2 trillion next year9:39 Government spending up 50% since COVID, taxes reduced10:57 Inflation is hidden tax - Government prefers it11:52 Iran war costs through inflation, not direct taxation13:49 Wealth tax - Slippery slope, will hit middle class eventually19:56 Japan crisis - Debt to GDP 250%, yen collapsing below 16020:29 Japanese bond yields at 4% on 30-year, rising fast21:45 Japan could sell $1 trillion in US treasuries24:41 Japan harbinger for US crisis24:54 Treasury Secretary Paulson says crisis inevitable27:18 Gold warning sign - Pullback to $4,200 from $5,600 normal29:24 Silver at $65, headed to $20032:39 Stock market at highs but economy worse than Biden36:56 GDP illusion - Deflator too low, just prices not growth39:48 End game - Dollar won't be reserve currency40:40 Playing for end game, wants all chips at finish43:31 Contrarian predictions - Higher rates, higher oil, higher gold44:30 Japan crisis first domino, then dollar next45:01 Summary - Stagflation and end game thesis

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from across the league, discussing the biggest stories as teams inch closer to training camp. The guys react to the latest news and storylines making waves around the NFL and debate which developments could have the biggest impact on the upcoming season. Then the focus shifts to ESPN's look at the final offseason moves all 32 teams should make. ITL discusses whether the Houston Texans still have one more move left in them and what position or player could make the most sense. Is another trade or veteran signing on the horizon, or is the roster already set heading into camp? The hour wraps with What's Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

ITL debates whether the Houston Astros should be buyers at the trade deadline and whether this roster has done enough to justify another push for October. The guys discuss what positions need the most help and whether Houston should be aggressive despite questions surrounding the farm system. They also recap the latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a big win by the United States men's national soccer team, before listeners tackle the ultimate hypothetical: what event would be important enough to miss the birth of your child? Around The NFL covers the latest headlines from across the league before ITL examines ESPN's list of final offseason moves and debates whether the Houston Texans have one more addition left to make. What's Popping rounds out the hour with the biggest stories in sports and entertainment. Later, the guys look ahead to training camp and discuss who they hope becomes Houston's biggest head-turner once the pads come on. Lunch-Time Confessions takes a soccer turn when Lopez argues Team USA needs a better chant, and Winners & Losers of the Weekend highlights the biggest triumphs and disappointments from around sports. The show wraps with Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle joining ITL to discuss the Houston Rockets and the upcoming NBA Draft. Figgy's Mixtape features an Indiana man arrested for allegedly selling kitchen salt as meth, a DoorDash robot caught in the middle of a SWAT standoff, and more bizarre stories from around the internet.

ITL welcomes Brandon Scott for Around The NFL as the guys run through the latest headlines and developments from across the league. From training camp storylines to the biggest names making news, B Scott, Reggie, and Figgy discuss what stands out most and which stories are worth keeping an eye on as the season approaches. Then it's B Scott Thoughts, as Brandon explains why he doesn't have much faith in Dana Brown and questions whether the Houston Astros general manager is the right person to lead the organization moving forward. The guys debate Brown's track record, the state of the farm system, and whether Astros fans should share Brandon's concerns. The hour wraps with What's Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

ITL dives into the growing excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup and debates whether what soccer is experiencing differs from the boost America typically sees during the Olympics. Lopez argues the World Cup effect feels more sustainable, and the guys discuss whether the tournament can create long-term fans and leave a lasting impact on the sport in the United States. They then turn their attention to the Houston Astros, who are beginning a grueling stretch of 13 games in 13 days, and debate whether this run will reveal who the Astros really are. Listeners also weigh in on the QOTD, revealing their least favorite athlete to come from their alma mater or favorite team. Brandon Scott joins the show for Around The NFL, breaking down the latest headlines from across the league before sharing why he has lost faith in Astros general manager Dana Brown and whether Houston fans should be concerned about the organization's direction. What's Popping rounds out the hour with the biggest stories in sports and entertainment. Later, ITL debates what could be the secret sauce that unlocks the Houston Texans offense under Nick Caley, while Lunch-Time Confessions features Lopez recounting his recent colonoscopy experience. The guys then unveil a new game called “Livid at Lopez,” where old Houston Chronicle letters to the editor are read and Lopez must guess which of his columns sparked readers' outrage. The show wraps with a discussion about the Texans' running back room and how much confidence fans should have in Jawhar Jordan heading into training camp. Figgy's Mixtape celebrates Father's Day with stories about what dads really want, some of the greatest dad jokes of all time, and more lighthearted fun from around the internet.

On this episode we return to the mythical land of Philadelphia to check out the second season of the Hulu crime-comedy series Deli Boys! Picking up where season 1 left off with our favorite Pakistani-American failsons managing their late-father's criminal along with their hypercompetant auntie. This season introduces us to new characters and revisits old grudges, but does this second time around also bring us some good pop?What's Popping? - Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Widow's Peak, The World CupFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic MediaMentioned in this episode:Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYCThe National Asian American Theatre Company's acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it. Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19! Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from around the league, including the continuing saga surrounding Brendan Sorsby, contract questions involving Baker Mayfield, and other stories making waves as the NFL offseason rolls on. Paul Gallant joins Reggie and Figgy in breaking down the biggest news and discussing what matters most as training camp gets closer. Then the conversation shifts to a bigger-picture question: how much do fans really care about who wins a championship if it isn't their team? With titles being celebrated around the sports world, ITL debates whether fans are emotionally invested in crowning a champion or if most people simply tune out once their team is eliminated. The hour wraps with What's Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

ITL welcomes Paul Gallant in for Lopez and reacts after the Houston Astros picked up a win behind Hunter Brown in a highly anticipated showdown against former Astros ace Framber Valdez. The guys discuss what the victory means and how Brown continues to establish himself as Houston's staff ace. They also go around the globe with ITL's World Cup-Date, breaking down the latest storylines and standout performances from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, before debating the greatest "old man" athletes of all time. Around The NFL features the continuing saga involving Brendan Sorsby, contract questions surrounding Baker Mayfield, and other headlines from around the league. The guys then ask a bigger question: how much do fans really care who wins a championship if it isn't their team? What's Popping rounds out the hour with the biggest stories in sports and entertainment. Later, ITL examines whether the Astros' issues actually stem from the organization's farm system and if years of success have finally caught up with Houston. Lunch-Time Confessions returns before the crew debates whether athletes can truly be authentic in the age of social media and branding. The show wraps with reaction to comments from Texans running backs coach Danny Barrett regarding rookie Woody Marks and his role this season for the Houston Texans. Figgy's Mixtape features a man using lyrics from Yung Miami during a board meeting, the latest bizarre TikTok trend involving hot dogs and Gatorade, and more strange stories from around the internet.

Caridnals President of Baseball Operations joins Chris & Amy Day at the Ballpark live from Busch to talk about the upcoming MLB draft, how he leans on the scouts who focus on the draft throughout the full year, why the current state of the major league club doesn't affect how they draft, how he approaches the "rebuild" mindset with the team having so much success, how they handle the continued success of Joshua Baez, responding appropriately to where the team is at the deadline and creating opportunity for good surprises.

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from across the league, including comments from Liam Coen about there being even more to unlock with the Jacksonville Jaguars offense and other storylines making waves as training camp approaches. The guys discuss which headlines matter most and what they could mean for the upcoming season. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astros and ace Hunter Brown. With "Happy Hunter Brown Day" arriving, ITL debates what realistic expectations should be every time the Astros' star takes the mound and whether Houston can continue to count on him to stop losing streaks and provide much-needed consistency. The hour wraps with What's Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

ITL reacts to the surprising split between Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech and debates how NFL teams will view the quarterback as he enters the supplemental draft. The guys discuss whether the unusual path will hurt or help his chances and what kind of opportunity could await him at the next level. They also recap the latest action from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and discuss the biggest storylines and standout performances from yesterday's matches. Listeners get involved in the QOTD as they attempt to define Sean Pendergast — and other SportsRadio 610 hosts — in the most creative ways possible. Around The NFL features the latest headlines from around the league, including comments from Jaguars head coach Liam Coen about the potential of Jacksonville's offense. Then it's "Happy Hunter Brown Day" as ITL discusses what realistic expectations should be whenever the Astros ace takes the mound. What's Popping rounds out the hour with the biggest stories from sports and entertainment. Later, the guys examine comments from Davis Mills that may provide the clearest evidence yet of a potential offensive leap for the Houston Texans under Nick Caley. Lunch-Time Confessions takes a turn when Lopez admits he's actually looking forward to his colonoscopy, before ITL debates which sports absolutes may no longer be true after Jalen Brunson challenged one of Reggie's long-held beliefs. The show wraps with a prominent NFL writer's list of potential bust candidates and a discussion of which players deserve the label. Figgy's Mixtape features Figgy officially choosing Japan as his second World Cup team, along with discussions about email apnea, pickle wine, and more bizarre stories from around the internet.

H.W. Brands describes how in April 1939, Charles Lindbergh returned to the United States as a world-famous celebrity, greeted by "a football team of flashbulbs popping" as he disembarked a transatlantic steamer. Lindbergh had remained in the global spotlight since his historic 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic, a feat of technical proficiency and bravery comparable to the moon landing. His return was prompted by the imminent threat of war in Europe, a situation he had observed firsthand while living in England to escape the "paparazzi" following the tragic kidnapping and murder of his infant son. While Lindbergh admired German culture and technical organization, he was puzzled and dismayed by the rise of the Nazi party. He viewed the British as complacent, believing they were clinging to a 19th-century empire while imposing unrealistic peace terms on Germany that they refused to enforce. Lindbergh predicted that if war broke out, Britain would inevitably look to the United States for a "bailout," just as they had during World War I. Upon his arrival in Washington, he was beckoned to meet President Franklin Roosevelt, who sought to co-opt the celebrated aviator into the administration. Roosevelt recognized Lindbergh's deep knowledge of global military aircraft and his massive public following, fearing he would become a powerful voice for neutrality. However, Lindbergh, jealous of his independence and skeptical of Roosevelt's charm, declined the offer, refusing to be "inside the tent" where he could be controlled. (1)1930

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from around the league, discussing the biggest stories making noise as teams inch closer to training camp. The guys react to the news, storylines, and developments that have caught their attention and what they could mean heading into the season. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astros, who have officially reached "sideshow status" — and not in a good way. ITL debates what makes this season interesting despite all the chaos, disappointments, and distractions surrounding the club. Is it the possibility of a comeback, individual storylines, or simply the unpredictability of it all? The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

ITL welcomes Brandon Scott for Around The NFL as the guys run through the latest headlines and storylines from across the league. From minicamp developments to the biggest news around the NFL, the crew discusses what stands out and what could have an impact heading into training camp. Then it's B Scott Thoughts, as Brandon explains why he believes rookie Keylan Rutledge could end up being the starting center for the Houston Texans. ITL debates whether Houston is ready to hand the job to the rookie, what it would mean for the offensive line, and whether the move makes sense with expectations as high as they are. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest stories from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

ITL embraces the excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Houston prepares to host its first matches, discussing the energy taking over the city and what makes this moment special for soccer fans and Houstonians alike. The conversation then shifts back to the Houston Texans, with the guys debating which storylines and players have generated the most buzz heading into training camp next month. Listeners also weigh in on the QOTD: What's one place or thing an outsider absolutely has to experience in Houston? Brandon Scott joins the show for Around The NFL, breaking down the latest headlines from around the league before sharing his belief that rookie Keylan Rutledge could end up being Houston's starting center. The hour wraps with What's Popping and the biggest stories from sports and entertainment. Later, ITL plays a Friday edition of Would Ya Rather before Lunch-Time Confessions takes a turn when Lopez claims Americans are fat, sparking a debate on food and fitness. The guys then discuss the possibility of reuniting with Stefon Diggs and share some Team USA nuggets and storylines to watch as tonight's World Cup action gets underway. The show closes with the Houston Astros and whether reinforcements are finally on the horizon. Figgy's Mixtape features a ranking of America's most passive-aggressive roads, with Westheimer making the list, plus the latest developments involving former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner Lyndell “Lynn” Price after he changed his plea to guilty in his arson case, while the restaurant's other co-owner prepares for a pop-up shop this weekend, along with more bizarre and entertaining stories from around the internet.

On this episode, the Good Pop Crew checks out Hoppers, the newest Pixar film from We Bare Bears creator Daniel Chong, following a young (and angry Asian American) girl named Mabel Tanaka, who uses an experimental technology to transfer her mind into a mechanical beaver in order to infiltrate beaver society and save the glade behind her grandmother's house. What's Popping? - Teach You a Lesson, NBA Playoffs, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic MediaMentioned in this episode:Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYCThe National Asian American Theatre Company's acclaimed production of HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS brings an all-AANHPI cast to The Public Theater for a decades-spanning saga of Joan of Arc, warring dukes, and the bloody birth of the War of the Roses. Adapted by Stephen Brown-Fried, this is Shakespeare like you've never experienced it. Part 1: Foreign Wars opens with a king dead, an infant on the throne, and a country already coming apart at the seams. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later...and the bloodbath is yet to come. Simmering feuds explode into the War of the Roses, and nothing will ever be the same. Performances from June 9 through July 19! Use code H6BC for $59 tickets!Henry VI at The Public with an all AAPI cast

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines from across the league, including Patrick Mahomes cashing in with another massive payday, the latest dark horse candidates in the MVP race, and other stories making waves around the NFL. The guys discuss which names stand out and whether anyone outside the usual suspects can challenge for the award this season. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astros after another frustrating loss to the Los Angeles Angels. ITL debates whether manager Joe Espada deserves blame for the loss or if the problems run deeper than the decisions being made in the dugout. The hour wraps with What's Popping, featuring the biggest stories from sports and entertainment.

Anne Beiler want to support her husband’s business by selling some homemade goods at the local food market. I guess it worked. Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients so here’s one of those. [Seaside Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast. Dave Young here with Stephen Semple and he whispered the topic in my ear and I don’t really have a clue. Auntie Anne’s- Stephen Semple: Pennsylvania Really? Dave Young: Yeah, I know. Stephen Semple: Pretzels. Dave Young: Remember, I don’t get around much. Auntie Anne’s pretzels. Yeah. And so I have an Auntie Anne. Stephen Semple: Oh, There you go. Dave Young: She’s my oldest living relative right now, and I like pretzels. So take it away. Stephen Semple: Anti-Anne’s is pretty big. They have like 2000 locations, 40 states, 26 countries. They do like 800 million in sales. It’s a bit of a deal. And it’s very homespun in terms of the branding, the showmanship, even the products. And some people consider the founder, Anne Beiler, to be kind of like the first lady of the American food court. Although I don’t know whether that’s really accurate, because we’ve had some other women entrepreneurs who are pretty early on in it. Dave Young: But this is primarily like mall food, food court kind of fare. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: And in 1992 and in 1994, she was named Inc. Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Dave Young: All right. Stephen Semple: So pretty big deal. And the interesting thing is she was a stay-at-home mom with Amish roots from rural Pennsylvania. Dave Young: Oh, really? Okay. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And what she wanted to do was support her husband’s counseling service. And so, she borrowed $6,000, and she took an empty stall at a local food market, and she was selling drinks and pizzas and these soft pretzels. And really these soft pretzels came from, it was a regional taste that came basically from Pennsylvania’s German heritage. The big soft pretzel is kind of a German, is a German thing. Dave Young: Sure Stephen Semple: because it goes great with beer. Dave Young: Yeah. I concur. Stephen Semple: Yeah. And these soft pretzels, basically you can date them back to the sixth or seventh century in Central Europe, but they remain mostly regional until kind of like the late ’80s, here in North America. Here’s the thing. That was really great about the pretzels that she was selling. She can make them for about seven cents, in terms of the ingredients, and she was selling them for 55 cents. Dave Young: Nice. Stephen Semple: Right. But standing out and figuring out how to display them and whatnot really became the challenge. And she sought to upgrade them, and what she wanted to do was do something beyond kind of that German heritage. And she started doing things like adding sugar and baking powder and more butter. And ultimately she found this way to make them these really buttery, fluffy, decadent, slightly salty, slightly sweet pretzel. So it suddenly evolved away from that German heritage. When she got that recipe right, sales surged. She had a weekend where she sold like $2,000 out of this little stall at a farmer’s market of just the pretzels. Dave Young: That’s amazing. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So then she decided, okay, I’m going to lean into the pretzels. Let’s just do the pretzels. Let’s get rid of everything else, do the pretzels. But what I want to do is kind of create this warm, familiar identity. Dave, you often talk about naming things, right? And that’s when she decided, I’m going to call it Auntie Anne’s, because you know what everybody has? Dave Young: An Auntie Anne. Stephen Semple: An Auntie Anne. Dave Young: Yeah, we do. Stephen Semple: Yeah. It also echoed how her 30 nieces and nephews addressed her. They all addressed her as Auntie Anne. Dave Young: I love that. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So initially she was just doing things in farmer’s markets and then she decided to move into a mall. She thought, okay. She moved into the mall. This was suggested to her by a church friend and it was met with skepticism. She actually had a really hard time getting into a mall. Mall manager really doubted that this single item pretzel stand could cover the rent, and he dismissed the concept. He said, “No way.” But she was pretty determined. She proposed an upfront short term agreement, where she would basically do a three-month lease. “I’ll pay the money upfront. You can kick me out at the end of three months.” So it’s November 1989 and Auntie Anne’s opened some Park City Center in Lancaster. And basically,, they showcase live pretzel twisting and there’s the aroma. So people are seeing people twist the pretzels and they have this really great way that they displayed them and whatnot. Dave Young: Kind of flip them up in the air and let them land, and you do the little knot thing. Stephen Semple: And it was a hit within two years, like so much of a hit, within two years there were a hundred Auntie Anne locations and malls across America. Dave Young: No, that’s fantastic. Stephen Semple: Now here’s the part that I loved. This on skeptical mall manager, his name’s Monte Zanko, eventually became a franchisee. Dave Young: I don’t think this will work. Now I’m interested. Yeah. Stephen Semple: That was probably my favorite part of the whole story. But what I found that was cool about this is, she’s got her farmer’s market thing and she’s selling all sorts of stuff. And what she noticed was, the thing that really made money and sold really well was the pretzels. And then went back and said, “Okay, how do I improve on the pretzels?” Kept working on improving on pretzels and then they really sold like crazy. And if you think about it, this was around the same time that Cinnabon was coming out. So this idea of being able to survive in a mall with a single product was a pretty innovative idea. Dave Young: That’s really cool because that’s not easy. Mall stores, man, unless you have something that’s proven, and you’re going to have to prove it somewhere, she did it there. Stephen Semple: She did it there. And also there’s the whole, showing it being made like it’s that- Dave Young: You’re making an experience, right? It’s not like somebody just reaches under the counter and pulls out a pretzel. Stephen Semple: And again- Dave Young: There’s a show going on. Stephen Semple: Yes. And today that’s a little bit more common, because we’ve got restaurants where there’s seating in the kitchen and things along that line. But in the late ’80s, that wasn’t. And it’s interesting. I attend a course called the Strategic Coach. It’s a quarterly coaching program. It’s created by Dan Sullivan. And one of the things Dan talks about is businesses have a front stage and they have a backstage. So the front stage is the customer experience. What’s the customer see? The backstage, all the support things. And he’s often talking about one of the clever things you can do is, how do you bring elements of your backstage into your front stage so it becomes part of the customer experience. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story, and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: So the front stage is the customer experience. What’s the customer seeing backstage to all the support things? And he’s often talking about one of the clever things you can do is, how do you bring elements of your backstage into your front stage so it becomes part of the customer experience. Now when you do it, you’ve got to add the showmanship. If you’re a pizza place, the person’s got to throw the dough in the air, even if that’s not really the way you do it anymore. If it’s food being chopped, like I love watching these YouTube videos today of these Japanese bartenders who are doing the stuff with the knife and things like that [inaudible 00:10:23]. Dave Young: Oh, yeah. You could have Benihanas or something. Yeah. Stephen Semple: Oh, it’s incredible to watch. So she was, from what I can tell from research, she was like one of the very first because Benihana was just coming on this scene. She was one of the first to embrace this idea of let’s show people how this is being done, which then draws a crowd and also makes people more interested in the product. Dave Young: Well, here’s the thing. It gives us a little story to tell. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Dave Young: Right? I watched them do… You’re going to go tell people that you watched them make these pretzels. Stephen Semple: Oh, next time we’re in the mall, Dave, let’s go by and check it out, right? Dave Young: I’m thinking to myself, okay, you said this is going to be kind of a short episode, but I think we can go someplace with this. Okay? Stephen Semple: Yep. Dave Young: What’s the best pretzel you ever had? Tell me about the best pretzel you ever had. Stephen Semple: Christmas, 1999, Germany. Dave Young: Okay. See, so here’s the thing. That’s the perfect answer. Stephen Semple: Literally at a Christmas thing in Germany, drinking. Dave Young: Here’s why that’s the perfect answer. It’s because there’s a context to it, that it wasn’t at a mall. Stephen Semple: No. Dave Young: Right. It wasn’t one of those. But you can go to the mall and get a pretzel, and relive that Christmas. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: In your mind, you can go, oh, this tastes almost like the one… It’s not quite as good. It’s almost like one. Stephen Semple: Actually not 1999, 2001. Sorry. But, yeah. Dave Young: I equate that to, in the Whiskey Vault at the Whiskey Marketing School at Wizard Academy, you and I wrote songs. And some of you like to talk about all the tastes and weird tasting notes and smelling notes that you get in the whiskey. And for me, it’s always about the story. This is the whiskey that my dad drank, or this is the whiskey that Steve and I shared in Florence, except he’s not taking me to Florence. But I’m saying we could have that memory, but it comes back to the context around the product, or the drink, or the pretzel. And if you can do something that makes somebody remember it. And if you can’t, then you give them the little story, the front of the room, the front stage, the main stage. Is that what did you call it? Stephen Semple: Well, it’s front stage and backstage. You don’t think about it. Dave Young: The front stage and backstage. Stephen Semple: And where this came from, Dan is Dan had a theater background, right? Dave Young: Oh yeah. Stephen Semple: As a producer, you’re sort of familiar with front stage, backstage, but it’s this whole idea of sometimes consciously, consciously bring that backstage into the front stage. And look, we can do it easier than ever before, because I talked to a lot of my clients about social media postings. You’re repairing the roof to the RV, show it being torn apart and rebuilt, and what you’re doing. That’s bringing your backstage into your front stage and people find that stuff interesting. Dave Young: May I share another one? Stephen Semple: Sure. Dave Young: This is something we’re actually doing at Wizard Academy. Stephen Semple: Because these are great ideas for people to think about. Dan believes every business has this opportunity to do this. It’s one of the things that they teach. So anyway, please, please. Yes. Dave Young: So when’s the first time you went to Wizard Academy? Your very first trip. Stephen Semple: I can’t remember the year. It’s funny. I always forget what… I’m terrible at remembering years, but I remember the first time stepping on campus. Absolutely. Dave Young: Yeah. And so we have that in our records. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: All right. And can you name all the times in between? Stephen Semple: No. Dave Young: And, we have that in our records. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Our front stage experience that brings the backstage in, and this is something we just started doing. In fact, I haven’t even worked out really the… It could be time-consuming with the middle to large group is we’ve actually created Wizard Academy Passports. And you get to stamp your passport with all the times you’ve been for each different class, and then we’ll date them and sign them in front of you like you’re at, not the TSA, but the customs office or something. And we make a little ceremony out of it, and celebrate all the times you’ve been. And if it’s your first time, you get your passport, and you get to stamp it and now you take it with you and you’re looking forward to the next one. Stephen Semple: Well, and the thing that’s interesting about that is it makes it also a tactile experience. Dave Young: Oh, absolutely. Yeah. I’ve got a little Kodak printer. So we take a picture of you. It doesn’t have to be a serious picture like a regular passport. Stephen Semple: So one of the things that they don’t do this any longer at the Strategic Coach, what they used to do. So again, talking about tactile experiences and things along that lines, is they had a visioning exercise that they would do and what they would actually do in that moment that they would start the visioning exercise, they would start popping popcorn. Because the whole exercise, like you’re supposed to envision being in a movie theater, watching a movie of your life and things along that lines. Well, nothing brings somebody back to a movie theater than- Dave Young: The smell. Stephen Semple: The smell of Popping popcorn. Dave Young: Yeah, exactly. Stephen Semple: Right? But again, it was like… Now that’s not backstage/ front stage. That’s more like sent recalls and things along that lines. But I just want to add this. This is probably the most important message from all of this. Way too many businesses think what they should do is extend the number of products that they sell. It’s actually easier to become famous for one thing. It’s harder to become famous for many things. And the number of businesses out there, like big businesses, that have tried to extend their brand and have it fail is incredible. So this narrow focus, while initially everybody thought, “That’s crazy,” actually was their success because she could become famous for one thing, the best pretzels. Dave Young: Right. Yeah. I love it. I love it. I’m glad Auntie Anne has seen such wild success. Is it a franchise or is it- Stephen Semple: It is a franchise. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Yep. It’s a franchise. And as I said, they’ve now got like 2000 of them. Dave Young: So you, too, can be Auntie Anne. Stephen Semple: That’s true. You can. You can. Dave Young: Okay. All right. Well, thanks for the Auntie Anne pretzel story. I’m getting kind of hungry sitting here. Stephen Semple: Yeah. There you go. Dave Young: We’ll see you next time. Stephen Semple: All right. And pretzels go great with beer. They go great with beer. Dave Young: Sure. Sure they do. Why wouldn’t we? It’s almost 8:30 in the morning. Stephen Semple: There you are. Dave Young: That sounds like a great breakfast. Stephen Semple: Breakfast of champions. Dave Young: Pretzels and beer. Thanks, Stephen. Stephen Semple: Great. Thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big fat, juicy five star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

ITL reacts to comments from Dalton Schultz after the Texans tight end spoke to the media and discussed what he's seeing from C. J. Stroud, the offense, and Houston's loaded tight end room. The guys debate what Schultz's comments reveal about Stroud's development and whether the Houston Texans may have one of the deepest groups at the position in the NFL. The focus then shifts to the Houston Astros and a question that has frequently been asked about the Rockets: what exactly is this team's identity? ITL discusses what defines the Astros right now, whether they have a clear personality, and what kind of baseball they need to play if they're going to make a serious push. The guys and listeners also weigh in on the QOTD: What's the worst fan base you've ever crossed paths with? Around The NFL features the latest headlines from across the league before the focus shifts back to Texans minicamp and comments from Derek Stingley Jr., with ITL debating whether some of the messaging coming out of camp is more smoke than substance. The hour wraps with What's Popping and the biggest stories from sports and entertainment. Later, ITL reacts to what Azeez Al-Shaair had to say following mandatory minicamp and discusses the mentality and leadership of Houston's defense heading into training camp. Lunch-Time Confessions features a confession from Lopez involving Joey McGuire before Judge John Lopez returns to rule on the latest sports grievances and controversies. The show wraps up with a discussion based on a piece from Nate Tice of Yahoo examining some of the biggest trends shaping the NFL and whether the Texans are equipped to handle them. Figgy's Mixtape celebrates National Iced Tea Day and debates whether it's "iced tea" or "ice tea," while also diving into viral stories, including a seven-year-old girl flipping off an elderly man after being called rude and more bizarre happenings from around the internet.

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from across the league, discussing the biggest stories as teams continue through minicamp season. The focus then shifts to the Houston Texans after cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. met with the media. ITL discusses whether some of the messaging coming out of Texans camp could be more smoke than substance, debating whether Houston is intentionally keeping certain things under wraps or if fans are reading too much into offseason comments. The guys break down what Stingley had to say and whether the Texans may be trying to manage expectations or hide their true plans. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and entertainment.

ITL goes Around The NFL with the latest headlines and developments from around the league, discussing the biggest stories as teams continue mandatory minicamp. The focus then shifts to the Houston Texans after head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke to the media following the first day of mandatory minicamp. Ryans discussed the team's progress, key players, and what has stood out as Houston continues preparations for the season. The guys examine what should excite Texans fans, what questions still remain, and where the team stands as training camp draws closer. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and entertainment.

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ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to reports that ticket sales for the Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game in London have been slower than expected, ongoing quarterback drama involving the Arizona Cardinals, and other headlines from around the league. The guys discuss what these stories mean and which developments are worth monitoring as minicamp season continues across the NFL. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astros, who suddenly find themselves with a massive opportunity to climb back into the race. ITL debates what Houston must do to capitalize on the opening in front of them, whether the recent stretch of play is sustainable, and which players need to step up if the Astros are going to make a serious push. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

Welcome to another episode of Spooky Gay Bullsh!t, our weekly hangout where we break down all of the hot topics from the world of the weird, the scary, and issues that affect the LGBTQIA2+ community! This week, we cover: a particularly nasty morgue burglary, a police detective is fired after pulling a gun on someone who microwaved fish on the job, a priest's comments on UFOS and demons get him stripped of exorcism privileges, a woman who rescued an injured crow gets showered with gifts, and scientists make sourdough with help from Ötzi the Iceman! See you next Friday for more Spooky Gay Bullsh!t!   Join the Secret Society That Doesn't Suck for exclusive weekly mini episodes, livestreams, and a whole lot more! patreon.com/thatsspooky Get into our new apparel store and the rest of our merch! thatsspooky.com/store Check out our website for show notes, photos, and more at thatsspooky.com Follow us on Instagram for photos from today's episode and all the memes @thatsspookypod We're on Twitter! Follow us at @thatsspookypod Don't forget to send your spooky gay B.S. to thatsspookypod@gmail.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ITL welcomes Brandon Scott into the mix for Around The NFL, reacting to Jared Verse taking Dillon Gabriel's number, Trent Williams weighing in on the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade, and other headlines making noise around the league. The guys discuss which stories matter most and what they could mean as teams continue OTA work across the NFL. Then it's B Scott Thoughts, as Brandon explains why he wasn't completely sold on some of the answers given by Nick Caley during his media session. ITL debates whether Caley's comments about the offense should inspire confidence, raise questions, or simply be viewed as coach-speak during the offseason. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

We return from our APAHM hiatus with our May 2026 edition of Good Pop's monthly Asian American entertainment news roundup "Do We Want This?", we celebrate the end of Heritage Month by checking out some new upcoming projects, Park Chan-Wook's next big thing, White Lotus casting news, and badass commencement speeches.What's Popping? - Paddington the Musical, Top ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic MediaMentioned in this episode:Don't miss an all AAPI production of HENRY VI: A Trilogy in Two Parts at The Public in NYCNAATCO returns to The Public with their production of Shakespeare's trilogy, HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS, adapted and directed by Stephen Brown-Fried. Condensed into two parts and performed in rep, experience this saga of a nation spinning wildly out of control. Part 1: Foreign Wars kicks off with the funeral of King Henry V, leaving his infant son on the throne and sending the country into decades of spiraling chaos both abroad and at home. Part 2: Civil Strife picks up nearly 30 years later, as nascent domestic feuds rapidly metastasize into the full-blown civil war known as the War of the Roses.Henry VI

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to Congress asking Roger Goodell to testify regarding the NFL's broadcast deals, along with other headlines making waves around the league. The guys discuss what the request could mean for the future of NFL media rights, league business, and the ever-growing influence of football on television and streaming platforms. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Texans as offensive coordinator Nick Caley speaks to the media live following OTAs. ITL reacts to Caley's comments, discussing what stood out about his offensive philosophy, how he views the development of C. J. Stroud and the offense, and whether anything he said changes expectations for Houston heading into training camp. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to reports that Aaron Donald could potentially unretire, A. J. Brown expressing excitement about joining the New England Patriots, and more headlines making waves around the league. The guys discuss which developments could have the biggest impact on the NFL landscape and whether any contenders have significantly changed their outlook heading into the season. Then ITL revisits yesterday's discussion about blockbuster moves following the trades involving Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown. The crew debates current trade candidates around sports and asks a simple question: which potential move would actually make you stop and say "wow"? Whether it's a superstar changing teams or a shocking franchise-altering deal, ITL discusses which names would truly move the needle. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

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ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to blockbuster trades that shake up the NFL landscape, including Myles Garrett heading to the Los Angeles Rams and A. J. Brown being dealt to the New England Patriots. The guys discuss which move will have the biggest impact, how the power balance in the league may have shifted, and what it means for teams trying to contend this season. Then the focus shifts back to the Houston Texans as DeMeco Ryans speaks to the media following OTAs. ITL reacts to DeMeco's comments, breaking down what stood out, what he revealed about the team's progress, and whether anything he said changes expectations heading into training camp. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

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ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to continued trade speculation surrounding A. J. Brown, rumors heating up around Myles Garrett, and chatter about a potential reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants. The guys discuss which rumors have real legs, which ones feel like offseason noise, and what could still shake up the NFL landscape before the season begins. Then the conversation shifts to the Houston Astros as ITL debates the biggest mistakes the organization has made over the last several years. From roster decisions and player development to trades, contracts, and missed opportunities, the guys discuss which moves had the biggest impact on where the Astros find themselves today. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

This week's Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report covers a wide-open early summer bite across the Alabama Gulf Coast, from trout and redfish in the Mississippi Sound to surf fishing around Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, plus a strong red snapper opener nearshore. Butch Thierry is joined in studio by Capt. Branden Collier of Capt. Collier's Charters, who helps co-host the episode and later breaks down a hot red snapper bite, Calcutta pole snapper fishing, early triple tail signs, flounder on rocks and flooded grass, and quality speckled trout around mullet and grass flats. Capt. Shane Traylor of Bona Fide Inshore checks in with a report from his new 224 Blackjack, explaining how popping corks, live shrimp, Vudu shrimp, wind-blown banks, slicks, and shallow structure have been producing trout, redfish, black drum, and flounder in the Sound and Mobile Bay. Chris Vecsey of J&M Tackle brings the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores report, covering surf trout, redfish, Gulf flounder, ladyfish, bluefish, Spanish mackerel, grass issues, rough-water tactics, weedless plastics, twitch baits, fly fishing, and wake baits over shallow grass. It's a strong episode for anglers trying to make sense of early summer conditions, fish through wind and grass, and pick the right tactic whether they're wading, fishing the surf, working the flats, or running just offshore for snapper. Make Wake Marine Deep South Cranes CCA Alabama Dixie Building Supply / Baker Metal Works Foster Contracting Black Buffalo Slip Ski Solutions Admiral Shellfish Company Coastal Connection Fiber Plastics Inc Hilton's Offshore Charts / Realtime-Navigator McCoy Outdoor Company Ricciardone Dentistry  Midway Lumber Sales Coastal Brew Baits Pure Flats EMS / Endeck Camper City Mobile

ITL goes Around The NFL with Brandon Scott, reacting to comments from Nick Bosa about whether he believes his brother Joey Bosa could eventually join him with the San Francisco 49ers, plus discussion surrounding Fernando Mendoza taking first-team snaps and whether that means he could be on track to start Week 1. The guys also break down other headlines and developments from around the league as teams continue OTA activities. Then it's B Scott Thoughts, as Brandon Scott weighs in on the comments made by C. J. Stroud regarding his contract situation and whether people are reading too much into what the Texans quarterback had to say. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to Daniel Jones throwing at OTAs, the conflicting perspectives between Kyler Murray and J. J. McCarthy regarding their relationship, and more headlines making waves across the league. The guys debate which storylines matter most and which situations around the NFL are getting more awkward by the day. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Texans as DeMeco Ryans speaks to the media for the first time during Texans OTAs. ITL reacts live to DeMeco's comments, discussing what stood out, what clues may have been revealed about Houston's plans heading into the season, and whether anything he said changes expectations surrounding the team. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to the Supreme Court of the United States declining to intervene in Brian Flores' case against the NFL, plus a discussion on the most underappreciated player for every NFL team and more headlines making noise around the league. The guys debate which players deserve far more recognition and which NFL storylines could have bigger implications moving forward. Then the focus shifts to the NBA Finals and whether watching these teams compete at the highest level creates any regret surrounding the Houston Rockets trading for Kevin Durant. ITL debates whether Houston made the right move, if the Rockets may have rushed the process, and how the Finals are changing perceptions around roster-building, patience, and chasing championships. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

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This week we will talk about...The latest RAW from Monday Our world famous Refin Review Recap a busy weekend of wrestling from WWE and AEWSome familiar faces potentially going back to WWEFightful's Joel Pearl Our round table with Donnie DaSilva from Huge Pop Radio All this and more....Recap a busy weekend of wrestling from WWE and AEWSome familiar faces potentially going back to WWEOur round table with Donnie DaSilva from Huge Pop Radio All this and more....Refin It Up Social MediaTwitter and IG @refinitupWebsite⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/refinitup⁠⁠Pro Wrestling TeesRefin It Up YouTube https://youtube.com/@refinitup?si=R7jdrMry4rhZPXo2Twitch https://twitch.tv/refinitupBrian Hebner Social MediaTwitter/IG @babyhebnerJimmy Korderas Social MediaTwitter: @jimmykorderasIG: @realjimmykorderasDaniel Spencer Social Media Twitter/IG: @DanielSpencerMusic  Downstait AJ McKay  https://www.ajmckaycreative.comWe are extremely happy to announce our new partnership with PSL City TicketsFollow them on all social media platformsWe will have free sporting event tickets with tailgating before, and more giveaways. Visit pslcity.net to get the best tickets in your city!! 

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to Josh Allen discussing his upcoming Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans, comments from Jason Kelce about the NFL drifting away from traditional Sunday football, and more headlines making waves around the league. The guys debate what stands out most and whether some of the league's biggest traditions are slowly changing. Then the focus shifts back to C. J. Stroud and a mystery that surrounded him during OTAs last year. ITL discusses whether that storyline helped shape how Stroud was perceived throughout the season and whether this year's OTAs carry even more importance for the Texans quarterback as he looks to bounce back and re-establish himself as one of the league's elite young passers. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to Matthew Stafford landing another major contract extension and breaking down what it means for the quarterback market moving forward. The guys also discuss other headlines from around the league, debating which offseason storylines deserve attention and which ones are being overblown. Then Brandon Scott joins the show and explains why he's especially excited about this year's Houston Texans rookie class. ITL discusses which newcomers could make immediate impacts, which players may be flying under the radar, and why expectations for Houston's young talent continue to grow. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

If you have popping or clicking around the outside of your ankle, do you actually need peroneal tendon surgery? Not necessarily. In this episode of the Doc On The Run Podcast, Dr. Christopher Segler explains the 5 reasons runners might actually consider surgery for painful popping peroneal tendons—and why many runners may not need surgery at all. In this episode, you'll learn: • What the peroneal tendons actually do • Why peroneal tendons pop or click • When popping is actually dangerous • The difference between painful instability and harmless clicking • Why some split peroneal tendons heal without surgery • The most important question runners forget to ask surgeons • How to think about surgery from a runner's perspective The real goal is not simply fixing the tendon. The goal is getting back to running.

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to reports that the Cleveland Browns head coach still hasn't seen Myles Garrett face-to-face, plus Aaron Rodgers reportedly planning to retire after the season and more headlines from around the league. The guys debate what matters most, what feels awkward, and what could have major implications moving forward. Then the focus shifts to the Houston Astros and whether injuries and all the attention surrounding Tatsuya Imai may actually be distracting fans from the bigger issue with Houston's starting pitching staff overall. ITL debates whether the Astros' rotation problems run deeper than people want to admit and if the organization may be facing more long-term concern than just temporary setbacks. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

This is it... the end of times!! No, not really. A Japanese manufacturer is using wolf robots to scare bears in Japan. It's scary looking and you should hear the noise it makes! It got us thinking, what have you done to protect yourself from animals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ITL goes Around The NFL, reacting to another off-field issue involving a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, updates on a New York Giants running back saying he expects to be ready for Week 1, and more headlines making noise around the league. The guys break down what matters most and which storylines could actually have long-term impact heading into the season. Then the focus shifts to comments from John McClain saying Houston Texans players and fans don't really care about the old Oilers colors. ITL debates whether he's right, how much the Oilers identity still matters in Houston, and why the topic continues creating strong reactions years later. The hour wraps with What's Popping, highlighting the biggest and most entertaining stories across sports and culture.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Part 5: I Saw Some Locking, But Not A Lot of Popping Square Roots - Episode 513 Hot Gaming Gossip: 0:04:15 Quest Log: 0:32:58 Level Up: 1:40:50 This time on Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, we pause before the final confrontation to solve some folks's spooky problems. Also: Also: • I Never Saw Gold Kill A Werewolf • Xcellent Branding of Xbox • Join the Saturn Tier • Girls Are Doinkin' It To Thor • Goody 5000 This Week: Wrap Up All The Ghost Stories! Next Week: Finish Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden! Our Patreon: http://patreon.com/squarerootspodcast Thanks to Steven Morris for his awesome theme! You can find him at: https://bsky.app/profile/stevenmorrismusic.bsky.social and https://www.youtube.com/user/morrissteven Contact Square Roots! Twitter: @squarerootspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486022898258197/ Email: squarerootspodcast (at) gmail (dort) com

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Before marine mammal song CDs conquered mall kiosks and the slogan “Save the Whales” appeared on bumper stickers nationwide, one scientist became obsessed with the idea that dolphins might be our closest nonhuman intellectual peers. In part one of our two-part Evil Neuroscience series, Jack dives into the life and work of John C. Lilly: neurophysiologist, dolphin researcher, SETI-adjacent dreamer, and the man whose attempts to bridge the interspecies communication gap proved to be more horrifying than illuminating. We follow Lilly from Biblical ideas about language and human supremacy to the Green Bank conference, where astronomers, NASA advisors, and future SETI legends formed the secretive “Order of the Dolphin.” Then we head to Marineland and Dolphin Rock, where Lilly's research involved whale brains, suffocating dolphins, dolphin vocalization experiments, LSD, Margaret Howe's infamous live-in language study with Peter the dolphin, and the tragic collapse of the project. Along the way: Bob Dylan's worst song, existential elk, horny dolphins, Cold War science funding, animal language research, and the birth of the New Age dolphin obsession. Next time, Jack unpacks how Lilly's search for nonhuman intelligence turned inward through isolation tanks, psychedelics, MKULTRA-adjacent research, and the Earth Coincidence Control Office. Subscribe for $5 a month to get all the premium episodes: www.patreon.com/qaa Check out our new podcast series network Cursed Media! All episodes of Spectral Voyager Season 2 are out now! Binge the entirety of Truly Tradly Deeply by Annie Kelly and Megan Kelly as well as Science in Transition by Liv Agar and Spencer Barrows: cursedmedia.net Produced by Liv Agar & Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by Pontus Berghe. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (instagram.com/theyylivve / sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (pedrocorrea.com) qaapodcast.com QAA was known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.

   It won't be a big story down the road as Crown Center is about to be boom town in KC but it's notable right now that a long vacant piece of land the city has done absolutely nothing with now has a plan.  Just a couple weeks after the Royals announce, and old abandoned lot is going to be home to at least 150 new residents.  This is going to spread like fire.   The Royals completely punt their chance at dealing a blow to Cleveland by dropping the last two games of a four game set.  And...  many of their most loyal and avid fans are livid at a new tv deal they are offering.    We asked for your questions about auto repair and what to look for in used cars and Robbie Brooks from www.robertsrobinson.com is here to answer them.    And another listener has enlisted AI to produce my idea for a country song called Three Beer Lawn and we will play it for you.

Lazlo would OWN high school sports (if he was on the girls team), and cannot deal with SlimFasts small talk today. There are so many horse girls. Amazon is the new Temu. SlimFasts' grandma was a WHORE, and the Church of Scientology wrote Lazlo a personal note. A 50 Day Bender is not very impressive. Stream The Church of Lazlo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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