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Jo Ellis spent years serving her country as an Army National Guard aviator and Black Hawk helicopter pilot. She wanted to fly, serve, and be part of something bigger than herself. Then, after a deadly aircraft collision over the Potomac, a false rumor spread online claiming Jo was responsible. She was not involved. She was not even there. But because she was a trans service member, the internet turned her into a target.In this episode, Ryan talks with Jo about service, identity, courage, and what it feels like to have your life turned upside down by a lie. They talk about her path from helicopter mechanic to pilot, the SERE training experience that forced her to confront the truth about herself, the cost of being publicly scapegoated, and why one of the most Stoic things we can do is resist the urge to have an opinion about everything.Follow Jo Ellis on Instagram | @JoEllisReallyWatch Jo Ellis on Kill Tony | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WYC-flN8Nc

Today on The Gist, Mike Pesca delivers a bittersweet announcement. Then, acclaimed novelist and political chronicler Ben Fountain joins for the entire hour to discuss his sprawling, scathing new satirical novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac. Fountain details his decision to render the fictional president's identity as a literal redaction, the fascinating parallels between the manufactured reality of professional wrestling and the modern American electorate, and how the relentless firehose of sensory overload generated by our pocket technology forces a mass collective anxiety onto the human brain. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Gist, Mike Pesca delivers a bittersweet announcement. Then, acclaimed novelist and political chronicler Ben Fountain joins for the entire hour to discuss his sprawling, scathing new satirical novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac. Fountain details his decision to render the fictional president's identity as a literal redaction, the fascinating parallels between the manufactured reality of professional wrestling and the modern American electorate, and how the relentless firehose of sensory overload generated by our pocket technology forces a mass collective anxiety onto the human brain. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discover how Luke transitioned from an FBI analyst to leading a booming pest control business, scaling to nearly $24 million in revenue. Gain insights on effective marketing, team management, and the mindset needed to transform challenges into growth opportunities. Key Topics Luke's unconventional career journey from FBI analyst to pest control business ownerBuilding a premium brand through high-end service and pricingLeveraging digital marketing channels like SEO, pay-per-click, and automationStructuring and scaling team hierarchies for rapid growthThe importance of KPIs and data-driven decision-makingHandling operational crises like catalytic converter thefts and staff turnoverStrategic leadership traits: accountability, motivation, and detailed involvementPersonal health and maintaining work-life balance amidst rapid expansionFuture goals: aiming for a $100 million revenue by 2032 Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

How do you write satire about an administration that is already over the top? Award-winning author Ben Fountain joins host Krys Boyd to discuss his wild new novel in which a pro-wrestler holds almost magical powers that captivate crowds. And that puts him at odds with a very narcissistic, bombastic president. We'll hear how the current political moment is both sad and funny Fountain's book is “Rasputin Swims the Potomac.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to this episode of Oncology Brothers, where we dived into the latest advancements in GU malignancies! We welcomed esteemed guests Dr. Brian Rini and Dr. Thomas Powles, both GU medical oncologists and co-hosts of the Uromigos podcast.   In this episode, we discussed key studies presented at ASCO 2026 that are set to change clinical practice in prostate, kidney and bladder cancer, and recent FDA approvals in the GU space: PROTEUS:  trial comparing ADT monotherapy to apalutamide plus ADT in high-risk localized prostate cancer. We explored its findings, implications, and the ongoing debate surrounding its control arm. TALAPRO-3 Study: impact of PARP inhibitors combined with enzalutamide in metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer with homologous recombination repair (HRR) mutations. We discussed the nuances of HRR mutations and their clinical significance. CAPITELLO-281: insights into the recent approval of this AKT inhibitor for metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer with PTEN loss, based on the CAPItello-281 study. EV-302 update: combination of EV-pembrolizumab still maintains the doubling of survival benefit with longterm follow up. POTOMAC: durvalumab + BCG induction therapy for high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) could be a choice for a selected patient population. LITESPARK-022: The new approval of belzutifan with pembrolizumab in the adjuvant setting, discussing its efficacy and the importance of patient selection.   Listen us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31BXhY9FM4gPWG10WgE11o ' Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oncology-brothers-practice-changing-cancer-discussions/id1653340966   Follow us on social media: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/oncbrothers ⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oncbrothers Website: https://oncbrothers.com/   Throughout the episode, we emphasized the importance of balancing treatment benefits with potential adverse events, as well as the need for shared decision-making in clinical practice. #GUOncology, #ASCO2026, #ProstateCancer, #BladderCancer, #RenalCellCarcinoma, #OncologyBrothers

Most Americans know George Washington as a general and president — but few know him as an obsessive surveyor and land speculator with his eye fixed on the West. In this episode, Newt talks with award-winning historian Brady Crytzer about his new book, “The National Road: George Washington and America's First Highway West.” Crytzer traces Washington's lifelong fixation on connecting the Potomac to the Ohio River, the five crises that threatened westward expansion during Washington's presidency, and the unlikely partnership with Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin — a Swiss-born frontiersman who turned Washington's river-centric dream into America's first great federally funded highway. They explore how the Cumberland Road became a blueprint for the modern interstate system, why it was simultaneously "too early and too late," and what lessons this audacious infrastructure project offers a nation marking 250 years of independence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode OverviewThe Articulate Fly host Marvin Cash sits down with fly tying guru Allen Rupp, founder of Fly on the Water and Dave Whitlock's hand-selected legacy tier, for a deep dive into the classic fly patterns that built modern fly fishing. Rupp traces his fly tying education back to childhood phone calls with Bob Clouser, in-person mentorship from Lefty Kreh and George Harvey, and decades spent learning directly from Dave Whitlock, explaining why patterns like the Clouser Minnow, the Half and Half, Lefty's Deceiver and Whitlock's Near Nuff Crayfish and Sculpin remain so effective that newer materials and techniques rarely improve on them. The conversation ranges from the upper Potomac River, where Rupp first learned to tie and fish, to saltwater destinations like the Seychelles and the Amazon, where his Semper Fli patterns are now requested by name by local guides. Rupp and Cash dig into why presentation matters more than fly choice (a lesson Rupp learned fishing a single hare's ear nymph for an entire year), how legends like Whitlock and Clouser relentlessly simplified their patterns rather than complicating them, where to source increasingly scarce natural materials like hand-plucked mallard flank and Cree hackle, and which adhesives belong on every serious tier's bench. Whether you fish for smallmouth bass, stripers, bonefish or golden dorado, this episode is a masterclass in why the old patterns still catch fish and what they can teach today's tiers about durability, simplicity and effective design.Key TakeawaysHow focusing on a single fly pattern for an entire season can teach anglers that presentation matters more than fly choice.Why classic patterns like the Clouser Minnow, the Half and Half and Lefty's Deceiver remain more effective than many modern variations.How simplifying a fly pattern down to its essential materials often makes it more durable and more effective than adding complexity.Why choosing the right adhesive for a material (soft adhesive for soft materials, rigid adhesive for hard surfaces) prevents premature fly failure.When to source fly tying materials from non-fly shop retailers like craft and fabric stores.How filling Clouser Minnow thread wraps with resin in a triangle or heart shape creates a fly that is nearly weedless.Techniques & Gear CoveredRupp walks through the construction logic behind classic patterns including the Clouser Minnow, the Half and Half, Lefty's Deceiver, the CK Baitfish, Chico's Bonefish Special, Lou Tabory's Snake Fly and Dave Whitlock's Near Nuff Crayfish and Sculpin, explaining how each pattern's simplicity contributes to its durability and fish-catching consistency. He details specific tying fixes including pre-treating deer hair eye cavities with Flexament before adding Goop and a final drop of Flexament to prevent eyes from popping off, and filling Clouser Minnow thread wraps with resin in a triangle or heart shape to create a snag-resistant profile. On adhesives, Rupp runs a bench of nine different products including Zap-A-Gap in two viscosities, Softex, Tuffleye and various other cements, matching soft adhesives to soft materials like deer hair and rigid adhesives to harder surfaces. For tools he favors Mark Petitjean bobbins for fine thread work and Renomed scissors for their durability and lifetime warranty, while sourcing scarce natural materials like Cree hackle, hand-plucked mallard flank and dry fly saddles from specialty sellers.Locations & SpeciesRupp's tying and fishing roots trace to the upper Potomac River and the Mid-Atlantic region of Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, where he learned from guide Mark Kovach and crossed paths with Lefty Kreh and Bob Clouser at regional fly fishing shows. His classic patterns now see action well beyond home water, targeting smallmouth bass and trout in eastern rivers, striped bass at night from Virginia to Maine on Lou Tabory's Snake Fly, and trevally and golden dorado in destinations like the Seychelles and South America, where his Semper Fli pattern has become a guide favorite.FAQ / Key Questions AnsweredWhy do classic fly patterns like the Clouser Minnow and Lefty's Deceiver still outperform many modern variations?Allen Rupp explains that classic patterns endured because their originators relentlessly simplified them down to only the materials necessary for action and durability rather than adding complexity for visual appeal. Newer flies often look more elaborate but can introduce problems like tails that foul on the cast, while classics like the Deceiver (just bucktail, feathers and flash) remain reliably effective.How does fly choice compare to presentation in catching more fish?Rupp credits mentor Brad Yoder with the lesson that presentation matters far more than fly pattern, after fishing a single gold-ribbed hare's ear nymph exclusively for an entire year. He caught roughly the same number of fish as he had with pattern variety, reinforcing that learning to fish one fly in every water condition teaches more than chasing the next new pattern.What is the best adhesive to use on different fly tying materials?Rupp's rule, learned from Dave Whitlock, is to match a soft, flexible adhesive like Flexament to soft, flexible materials like deer hair and reserve rigid adhesives like Zap-A-Gap for harder surfaces. Using a rigid adhesive on a flexible material creates a stress point that cracks and fails after a few fish.Where can tiers find scarce natural materials like Cree hackle and quality mallard flank?Rupp sources hard-to-find feathers and fibers from a mix of specialty sellers, friends who hunt and hand-pluck birds, and even craft stores like Michaels and Joann Fabrics for items like glass beads, foam and embroidery materials. He notes that machine-plucked commercial mallard flank is often unusable for patterns requiring intact feather shape, making hand-plucked birds essential for some classic ties.What is swing nymphing and where did the technique originate?Swing nymphing is a technique Rupp developed independently as a teenager on the upper Potomac by adapting light jig presentations to a fly rod, only to later learn that Charlie Brooks had pioneered the same approach on the Yellowstone River decades earlier. Rupp covers the technique in an upcoming magazine article and credits Harry Murray's writing for connecting him to its origins.SponsorsThanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. 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Potomac is growing in more ways than one. More staff, more services, and now more offices. In this episode of the Conquer Risk Podcast, Potomac CMO Christopher Norton sits down with COO Will Gray to talk through the office expansion already underway in Bethesda. After moving into the current space less than a year ago, Potomac has already outgrown it, or what Will calls “a good problem to have”. The new space will add roughly 6,104 square feet, with a second kitchen, three dedicated meeting rooms, and additional huddle and collaboration spaces. The conversation moves from the practical side of construction to the more creative parts of the build-out, including design choices, preserving the personality of the current office, the “jewel box” concept, and the dream of a coffee bar. Construction is expected to run through the summer, with an anticipated completion date of October 1. Follow along as Potomac continues its journey from a mostly remote in 2019 to a growing firm building space for what comes next. Make sure you subscribe to never miss an update.Subscribe in Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify Learn more about Potomac: https://potomac.com/ Read our blog: https://potomac.com/blog Disclosure: https://potomac.com/disclosuresPFM-210-20260602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Fountain is the author of the novel Rasputin Swims the Potomac, available from Flatiron Books. It is the official June pick of the Otherppl Book Club. Fountain's work has received the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, the PEN/Hemingway Award, the Los Angeles Book Prize for Fiction, and a Whiting Writers Award, and has been a finalist for the National Book Award and runner-up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. He lives in North Carolina. *** Today's episode is brought to you by Rula. Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠www.rula.com/otherppl⁠⁠⁠ to get started. *** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc. Get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Write a Novel,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brad's email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proud affiliate partner of Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the best reason to be a sports fan? For Bradley, it's all about sharing the experience with friends and loved ones. That's what makes the Knicks' first NBA championship in more than 50 years so deeply satisfying. "If the one thing in life that matters most is having relationships with unconditional love and support," he says, "sports helps make that happen for so many of us." Plus, why the smartest move for the forgotten Nets is to pack up and head west, what made his first-ever soccer game — the World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco at the World Cup — genuinely memorable despite not quite understanding the rules, and a recommendation for Rasputin Swims the Potomac, Ben Fountain's rollicking political satire.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter and follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack.

DMV Hoops Podcast – Episode 116

Author Ben Fountain (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, Devil Makes Three) returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his latest novel Rasputin Sails the Potomac. To learn more about Ben Fountain, visit his official website. Also listen to our first conversation with the author in Episode 623.  This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and the Is It Streaming podcast.

Today's episode of BMitch & Finlay features the guys live from TPC Potomac to talk Commanders, Wizards, and Nationals, recap the Knicks and Hurricanes winning the NBA Title and Stanley Cup, and look at some of the early World Cup action! Plus, Barry Svrluga joins and Rob McNamara preview's golf's US Open!

The latest local news impacting D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Today's stories include: The latest on emergency work in Potomac to protect the region's water supply and a warning from Montgomery County after forever chemicals were found in the Muddy Branch watershed in the Gaithersburg and Rockville areas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick K. O'Donnell reveals the dark trajectory of Lewis Powell, a ranger for Mosby who became a primary Lincolnconspirator working with John Wilkes Booth. Powell's transition from cavalryman to covert operative was facilitated by the Confederate Secret Service, which funded a sophisticated network of safe houses and couriers. Evidence suggests the plot to kidnap Lincoln was an open secret within certain Confederate circles; Mosby even positioned hundreds of men near the Potomac to act as a security force for the escape route. This shadow war represented the most dangerous and well-funded special operation of the entire conflict. (6)1865

Explore Byron's inspiring story of taking over his family's pest control business at 22, navigating debt, and growing it to a $5 million company through innovative micro acquisitions, branding, and community-focused culture. Discover his insights on leadership, managing growth, and using modern tools like AI to enhance customer service. In this episode: Byron shares how he took over his family's pest control company at age 22 after his father's passingThe challenges of transforming an insolvent business into a thriving enterpriseHis unique approach to micro acquisitions and organic growth strategiesBuilding a strong brand with branded trucks and local marketing effortsThe importance of customer service and community engagement in business successHis perspective on using AI responsibly for customer interactions and marketingLessons learned about managing people and cultivating a positive work culture Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

Novelist Ben Fountain joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his new book, Rasputin Swims the Potomac. Fountain's satire, set in the not-to-distant future, describes the furor, scandal, and hysterical “weeping sickness” that arrives in the wake of the fictional President's decision to seek an unprecedented third term. Fountain talks about the technical choices he has made to fictionalize Trump, including the decision to redact his name. He also reflects on the roles of the other characters in the novel, including Clarence Thomas Jr., a Black reporter unrelated to the Supreme Court Judge; Faith Spack, the President's loyal aide; and Rasputin, a professional wrestler who can cure the “weeping sickness” and begins to rival the President in popularity. Fountain explains how the political times of the original Rasputin increasingly mirror our own and reads from Rasputin Swims the Potomac.To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/This podcast is produced by Christian Barter and Whitney Terrell.Ben FountainRasputin Swims the PotomacDevil Makes ThreeBeautiful Country Burn Again: Democracy, Rebellion, and RevolutionBilly Lynn's Long Halftime WalkBrief Encounters with Che Guevara: StoriesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with CJ Craft to break down the current state of Potomac River bass fishing, tidal bass fishing, and what it takes to catch quality tournament fish on one of the most pressured bass fisheries in the Mid-Atlantic. CJ recently finished tied for 2nd place in the Shenandoah Division BFL on the Potomac River with 15 pounds, 13 ounces, and he shares exactly how he approached a tough tidal river tournament where the bite window opened early and every key decision mattered.We talk in-depth about the challenges facing the Potomac River right now, including the lack of submerged grass, shrinking grass beds, heavy boat pressure, lower tournament weights, and why the river is “fishing smaller” than it has in past years. CJ explains how limited grass has pushed more anglers into the same community holes around areas like Belmont and Occoquan Bay, why grass fishing on the Potomac River has become more difficult, and how hard cover fishing has become a major factor in catching quality largemouth bass.CJ also breaks down his BFL fishing strategy, including how he practiced for the Shenandoah Division BFL, why he stayed close to takeoff, how low tide positioned his fish, and how he caught every bass he weighed before 8:00 AM. We dive into tidal bass fishing tips, understanding tide timing, fishing around pressure, making adjustments during tough conditions, and why overlooked water can be the key to catching bigger bass in Potomac River tournaments.In this episode, we also cover the Battle of the Border Series, Maryland vs. Virginia tournament fishing, local Potomac River team tournaments, and how CJ and Jeff Whitner adjusted from a hard cover pattern to a grass-oriented pattern in changing tidal conditions. CJ shares his thoughts on Potomac River spawning windows, spring bass fishing, chatterbait fishing, Thunder Cricket setups, fluorocarbon vs. braid, and how to target quality bass when the river is not producing the giant bags anglers are used to seeing.Toward the end of the show, we explore another unique Maryland tidal bass fishery: the Patuxent River. CJ introduces us to the Pax River Elite Series, fishing around Jug Bay and Jackson's Landing, and how the Patuxent River offers a completely different style of Maryland bass fishing with muddy water, current, laydowns, lily pads, hard cover, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, snakehead, stripers, and catfish. We also compare the Patuxent River to other tidal fisheries like the James River and Chickahominy River and discuss how fishing tight tidal creeks can help anglers become better tournament fishermen.If you want to learn more about Potomac River bass fishing, tidal river bass fishing, BFL tournament fishing, Maryland bass fishing, Patuxent River fishing, grass fishing, hard cover fishing, chatterbait fishing, low tide bass fishing, spring bass fishing, pressured tidal fisheries, and how to catch more bass in tough tournament conditions, this episode is packed with local knowledge, tournament insight, and real-world fishing experience from CJ Craft.CJ Craft on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cj.craft.451534 Pax River Elite Serious Invitationals:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/420654917404080/ Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcastIf you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.comLMD Enterprises: http://lmdoil.com/ Jake's bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168Flint Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/43t8h5N Max4 Fishing: https://bit.ly/4unuiOs Support the show

This week, Liberty and Emily discuss Based on a True Story, Earth 7, The Summer Girlfriend, and more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Keep track of new releases with Book Riot's New Release Index, now included with an All Access membership. Click here to get started today! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: Based on a True Story by Sarah Vaughan The Missed Connection by Tia Williams The Way it Haunted Him by Laura R. Samotin The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest Paris Celestial by A.Y. Chao Headlights by CJ Leede Earth 7 by Deb Olin Unferth Rasputin Swims the Potomac by Ben Fountain The Yahoo Boys: Love, Deception, and the Real Lives of Nigeria's Romance Scammers by Carlos Barragán Freedom: Essays by Zinzi Clemmons I'll Take the Fire by Leila Slimani The Fervent Whites by De'Shawn Charles Winslow Transcendent: A Memoir by Laverne Cox Villa Coco by Andrew Sean Greer  The Animal Room by Lauren Acampora  Pool House by Mary H.K. Choi Social Animals by Camille Perri Contrapposto by Dave Eggers What We're Reading: Molka by Monika Kim Teret Teret by Nafkote Tamirat Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut The Demon Overlord's Retirement Plan by M. H. Foster Paperbacks: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid So Far Gone by Jess Walter The Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang Links: The Marriage Plot adaptation Bestsellers: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi   Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke   Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A Parker  The Deal by Elle Kennedy  Fever Dream by Elsie Silver Score by Kennedy Ryan On Witness and Respair: Essays by Jesmyn Ward Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer Ben Fountain returns to the show to talk about his new novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, a hilarious and provocative exploration of why President Trump and his brand of politics have prevailed in the US for over a decade.  Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonInstagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam JordisonFacebook: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang BooksBluesky: @acrossthepondbooks.bsky.socialThe Big Book Project https://substack.com/@thebigbookprojectTheme music by Carlos Guajardo-MolinaEdited and Mixed at ATX Audio Post

“The hyperreal is the real. The surreal is the real in The United States. We've reached that point. The absurd is the real. And so that's what I was trying to capture in the book.” — Ben Fountain Our absurdist-in-chief wants a $250 banknote with his face on it. But the satirist Ben Fountain gives the President something even more valuable. In his new novel Rasputin Swims the Potomac, Fountain delivers something quite priceless: a book that Trump deserves. In Fountain's novel, a sitting president, running for a third term, enlists a world champion professional wrestler, Grigory Yefimovich Rasputin, to help secure his re-election. Born Patrick Walsh Strickland in Buffalo, New York, Rasputin served in special forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, spent six years in a monastery, became fluent in Russian, and claims to be a real Russian monk. Evangelicals start defecting to Rasputin. A pandemic of “weeping sickness” sweeps the nation. It's almost as unbelievable as a sitting President wanting a $250 banknote glowing with his orange face. Fountain's parallels with late Tsarist Russia are hard to miss — the chasmic wealth inequality, the impossible get-rich schemes, the quack religions, the gilded decadence, the dying social classes, the mad politicians. It's scary stuff. Fountain says that we should even be careful taking his summer novel to the beach. Rather than Jaws-dropping, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, he warns, might bite us back. Maybe we should put Ben Fountain's face on that $250 bill. Five Takeaways •       The Hyperreal Is the Real: America Has Beaten Its Satirists: When Fountain sat down to write the book in early 2023, he was thinking about the blurring of the line between reality and fantasy in American life. Trump, throughout his career, has blurred that line to masterful effect. Fountain's question: what would be the next step on that continuum? His answer: professional wrestling — famously fake, scripted, and yet real, happening in real flesh and blood. Suppose a wrestler ran for president as his wrestling persona, with the fake baked in and everyone knowing it's fake. Suppose the country buys it. Because the hyperreal is the real. The surreal is the real. America has already reached that point. •       Why Wrestling, Not Politics: Jesse Ventura — “Jesse the Body” — ran for governor of Minnesota and won. But he ran as Jesse Ventura himself. Fountain's innovation: a wrestler who runs as his or her wrestling persona, with the character fully intact. Rasputin — born Patrick Walsh Strickland in Buffalo, special forces veteran, six years in a Russian monastery, world champion wrestler in Japan, legally changed name — never breaks character. He is the historical Rasputin, back from the dead, a holy man of the Russian Orthodox Church. Evangelicals start defecting to him because he's speaking their language. The fake is the real. •       Late Tsarist Russia and Contemporary America: Striking Parallels: Fountain read three or four biographies of the historical Rasputin. The deeper he got, the more striking the parallels. Late Tsarist Russia: extreme wealth inequality, get-rich schemes everywhere in St Petersburg and Moscow, quack religions and spiritualists plying their trade, extreme decadence among the upper classes. A social structure that could not be maintained. People's emotional responses to chaos. Fountain: not just in material terms but in terms of how people were feeling, the parallels to the United States are really striking. Gogol, not Baudrillard, is his natural ancestor. •       The Satirist as Realist: Andrew raises Baudrillard and hyper-realism. Fountain's response: he is a realist down to his bones. Whatever he does, it has to be anchored in some fundamental sense in the real world, as he understands it. American life has become such that the surreal is the real, the comical is the real, the absurd is the real. He didn't set out to write satire. He set out to write the story as genuinely and authentically as he could. The question of genre came afterwards, asked by other people. He is just a realist. It's just that American reality is Rasputin swimming the Potomac. •       Living in the Belly of the Beast: Dallas and North Carolina: Fountain lived in Dallas, Texas for forty-one years — what he calls the most American city of all, better and worse. In Dallas, the free market and capitalism are so much a part of daily consciousness that there's very little awareness that there might be different ways of living. Fountain: it's very conservative and very conservative. For someone to the left of Gandhi, his assumptions are always being challenged. He has to think about how he's thinking about things. That productive discomfort — not Brooklyn, not Los Angeles — is where this book comes from. About the Guest Ben Fountain is the author of Rasputin Swims the Potomac (Flatiron Books, June 9, 2026), Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (National Book Critics Circle Award winner, National Book Award finalist), Beautiful Country Burn Again, and Brief Encounters with Che Guevara (PEN/Hemingway Award). He is the recipient of the Joyce Carol Oates Prize, the Thomas Wolfe Prize, and a Whiting Writers Award. He lives in New Bern, North Carolina. References: •       Rasputin Swims the Potomac by Ben Fountain (Flatiron Books, June 9, 2026). Named a Best Book of Summer by the LA Times, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Boston Globe, Newsday, and New York Post. •       Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain (2012) — the predecessor referenced throughout. •       Beautiful Country Burn Again: Democracy, Rebellion, and Revolution by Ben Fountain (2018) — his 2016 election nonfiction, referenced in the conversation. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters: (...

President Trump announces yet another D.C. construction project — a renovation to the Lincoln Memorial dubbed "The Trump Promenade" — as well as the nominations of his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche for Attorney General and shitposter-turned-FHA Administrator Bill Pulte for acting Director of National Intelligence. Alex Wagner joins Jon Favreau to discuss the latest, including California's torturously slow primary tallies, new allegations against presumptive Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, and Scott Pelley's dramatic last stand at CBS's "60 Minutes." Then, Jon reveals how he was accidentally invited to the UFC fight on the White House lawn.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date

Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani and Dr. Chris Wallis dive into the latest bladder cancer breakthroughs, starting with crucial long-term updates from the landmark EV-302 trial. They share encouraging survival data for patients, while exploring which treatments work best if the cancer eventually progresses. The doctors also discuss the future of localized disease, reviewing strategies from the POTOMAC and SAKK trials. By highlighting a range of advanced monitoring tools, they map out how modern care is helping patients safely avoid major surgery while maintaining excellent disease control.The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinical data from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.caThis podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Tolmar, AbbVie, Astellas, Eisai, Ipsen, Merck, Bayer, TerSera.

Renowned Kemtologist Tony Browder leads our classroom discussion with his inspiring insights. Brother Tony will offer an exclusive preview of his highly anticipated study tour of Kemet, share highlights from his captivating Egypt on the Potomac seminar, and reveal the metaphysical influences behind the legendary music of Earth, Wind & Fire. Before Brother Tony, be moved by Carlton Lewis, a trailblazer from the original Dixie Hummingbirds, as he shares his extraordinary journey into the music industry—an essential feature of our Black Music Month celebration. The morning begins with Lincoln University Professor Gnaka Lagoke, who will provide crucial updates on the evolving situations in the Sahel nations and Senegal—knowledge every engaged community member should hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro Stock winner and 6-time world champ Greg Anderson joins Elon and Abby to recap an amazing inaugural Potomac Nationals. Record runs, historic achievements and an overall spectacular event will be discussed and we will look ahead to racing at another historic venue New England Dragway. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications!

Many advisors still have limited visibility into some of their clients' largest retirement assets, especially those held inside workplace plans like 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and 457s. In this episode, Potomac's CMO Christopher Norton and CEO & Co-CIO Manish Khatta discuss how Self-Directed Brokerage Accounts (SDBAs) can help advisors bring professional portfolio management into eligible employer-sponsored retirement plans without requiring a rollover or job change. They cover what SDBAs are, why they have often been overlooked, how they work in practice, and what advisors should consider when using them to deliver more coordinated, comprehensive retirement guidance. Register for our SDBA Webinar here: https://content.potomac.com/sdba Advisor Only Webcast Date: July 1 @1pm Length: 1 hour Make sure you subscribe to never miss an update. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Learn more about Potomac: https://potomac.com/ Read our blog: https://potomac.com/blog Disclosure: https://potomac.com/disclosures PFM-210-20260602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rivers of Washington, D.C. are becoming living laboratories for the future of urban water stewardship, with Xylem and the Reservoir Center helping launch a new real-time water quality monitoring network across the Potomac, Anacostia, and Shenandoah rivers. In this episode, guests Nicole Horvath of the Reservoir Center, Trey Sherard of Anacostia Riverkeeper, Olympic rower Aquil Abdullah, and Lynn Coffey of Living Classrooms discuss how technology, recreation, education, and environmental restoration are converging around these waterways.They discuss how Xylem's monitoring equipment and the public dashboard are providing communities with information on water temperature, bacteria, chloride, turbidity, algae, and more — helping paddlers, anglers, educators, scientists, and residents better understand their local waterways. The episode also examines how nonprofits, watershed groups, and community organizations are partnering with Xylem and the Reservoir Center to expand access to water quality information and create a long-term record of environmental change in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. From rowing on the Potomac to teaching students on Kingman Island, the discussion centers on a powerful idea: healthier rivers depend on informed communities, collaborative partnerships, and better tools to understand the water flowing through our cities.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability.

#NHRA #dragracing #NHRAresults Jimmy Prock joins WFO Radio after winning the NHRA Potomac Nationals! Jimmy Prock and family joined Bob Tasca Racing at the conclusion of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, 7 races later, they are back in the NHRA Winners Circle. Prock will discuss the road back to the Winners Circle and the round by round decisions it took to win, his sons Thomas and Austin roles, and look ahead to the upcoming NHRA New England Nationals. Host Joe Castello will recap the inaugural event from Maryland International Raceway. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

Abner Doubleday began the Civil War as a Union officer and aimed the first cannon shot in response to the bombardment opened on Ft. Sumter in 1861. Two years later, after a series of battles (including Antietam, where he was wounded), Doubleday took over a division in the Army of the Potomac's 1st Corps.These are his memoirs of service in two of the War's great campaigns. At Chancellorsville, a very promising start made by General Hooker against Lee's Confederate forces fell to a defeat when, in Doubleday's estimation, normal and prudent precautions against surprise in the heavily-wooded battlefield were not carried out; he also seemingly apologizes for Hooker's lack of leadership during the battle as a result of his having been stunned by a cannon ball hitting the post against which he was leaning.After Chancellorsville, Hooker was replaced as Army Commander by General George Meade. Doubleday describes the curious circumstances that led the two opposing armies to meet at Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. When Doubleday's superior, General John Reynolds, was killed by a sharpshooter on the first day's battle, he took over the 1st Corps and fought it well against converging Confederate divisions that badly outnumbered him. The Corps was forced by battle losses to retire, but its desperate fight bought the time needed for Union reinforcements to pour into Gettysburg and thus prevent a defeat in detail.General Howard of the XIth Corps replaced Doubleday as the senior commander on the field, and mistakenly wrote to Meade that 1st Corps had routed after practically no fighting. Thus, when Meade arrived, he removed Doubleday from command of 1st Corps, replacing him with a more junior general from another Corps. The snub would embitter Doubleday against Meade. This book is in part Doubleday's revenge, as he picks apart Meade's indecision after the battle was essentially won, with the repulse of the famous Pickett's Charge. In his view, Meade could have won the war at that moment. (Summary by Mark Smith)Genre(s): War & Military, Memoirs, Modern (19th C)Language: EnglishKeyword(s): history (910), civil war (155)

Important announcement! Today we say farewell to Levi (BCFH in peace), and welcome new cohost Capitalisimo, who has previously appeared on this show for the Cyclomancy and An Amazing Journey into the Psychotic Mind episodes!Alexander Bogdanov (born Malinovsky) was one of the original members of the Bolshevik Party, eventual opponent of Vladimir Lenin, and active participant in the 1905 Revolution. A very narrow thinker with limited interests, he studied and wrote on Marxist Revolution, blood transfusions, came up with a precursor to systems theory which he called 'tectology', proletarian art, and, most importantly for this episode, published works of science fiction. The Red Star, first published in 1908, is the story of Leonid, a Russian revolutionary, who gets taken to Mars by aliens, witnesses the staggering level of historical development which they have achieved on Mars, and subsequently goes insane and murders someone. Earthlings, it turns out, simply can't be trusted.Helping out for this episode is Parker Longbaugh, a pulp author and (now) expert on Martian Marxism.Buy Parker's book! Darkness over the Potomac: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPPQTFCRParker on Substack: substack.com/@parkerlongbaughVERY IMPORTANT INFORMATIONContact: jack.bcfh@gmail.comJack has an upcoming novel called 'Audience Capture', out October 2026 through Bonfire Books!Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/bookclubfromhellOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheBookClubfromHellJack's Substack: jackbc.substack.comJoin our Discord (the best place to interact with us): discord.gg/ZMtDJ9HscrWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0n7r1ZTpsUw5exoYxb4aKA/featuredX: @bookclubhell666Jack on X: @supersquat1Capitalisimo on X: @thecapitalisimoArt by moog

AUDIO UPDATED--apologies the previous episodes audio went out--this school year can't end soon enough) CORRECTED AUDIO!Another Sunday has gone by with great tv. RHOA is taking off with new versus —Porsha and Kelli, K Michele and her inner demons, everybody with Cynthia's nerve. RHORI is rounding out the season and coming to a close with some big bangs! Ashley crying and Rosie leaving and this establishment…let's talk. And Liz vs Alicia, is the seating chart for the reunion finally making sense? To break it all down, I have boots on the ground Bravo reporter and Redditer, Chantel (@purplepandapants) right after her going live from the Potomac court house where she's been covering the Osefo's trial and all the updates of RHOPrison again (she did Karen's clink clink too).All that and more in The Mix! More to come this week!.Want more Mani and Chantel?Chantel- @purplepandapants Instagram Mani- @mixingwithmani Instagram and threads watch the videos and listen ad free at Patreon.com/mixingwithmani

Most pest control companies get stuck doing the same thing day after day. Tim Whitt, a 40-year veteran in the industry, reveals how a mindset shift, similar to fighting insect behavior, can elevate your business to the next level. From humble beginnings as a termite helper to building a multimillion-dollar franchise, Tim shares the exact strategies that turned small-town pest control into a scalable, innovative empire. You'll discover: How to leverage niche markets like lawn care to diversify your revenue streams and redefine your service categories.The importance of protecting your business name and intellectual property before scaling.Why adopting a ‘why not' mindset can unlock explosive growth and new opportunities.Practical steps on hiring for character, building leadership, and succession planning to secure your company's future.How to confront the negative “bloodsuckers” in your business, internal or external, and turn them into opportunities for improvement. Tim's insights are about more than pest control, they're about mindset shifts, strategic branding, and creating a culture that repels the pests of poor leadership and internal sabotage. His story of moving from corporate routines to owning his own franchise is a blueprint for entrepreneurs everywhere who want to challenge the status quo. If you're ready to turn your passion into a thriving, scalable business—this episode is your must-listen. Perfect for service business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, or anyone tired of doing what everyone else does, Tim's advice will inspire you to ask: Why not? Guest Tim Whitt is a serial entrepreneur, author of Infested, and founder of Pied Piper Pest Control. Known for his innovative approach and candid insights, he's helping operators rewrite the rules of the industry, and his franchise model is just getting started. Tune in and discover how to fight the pests that threaten your business, and more importantly, how to prevent the ones hiding within. Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

#NHRA #DragRacing #motorsport Join Elon and Abby along with special guest Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Kelly Clontz as we dish on the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. We will get into all the racing on-track and off-track possibilities as well as talk about the DRBB PSM Major Moments bracket. 🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications! MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678 PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS

The nickname was built on casino operators' clever use of a legal loophole.   Read more from VPM News:  Curious Commonwealth asks: Why was Colonial Beach known as “Las Vegas on the Potomac”?  Spanberger signs mandatory paid sick leave into law  Cyclists and business owners push for trail improvements in Chesterfield    Other links:  Third draft of code refresh to be rolled out in phases starting in June (The Richmonder)  Virginia eyes toll revenue for transit as express lane debate grows (Virginia Mercury)  VDH: Measles cases in Virginia exceed 50 for the year (CBS19)  Richmond businesses are growing — but feeling squeezed (Axios Richmond)    Our award-winning work is made possible with your donations. Visit vpm.org/donate to support local journalism. 

On this episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast powered by Speedmaster, Kevin McKenna and Tony Pedregon join to talk about the upcoming NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by Jegs and privateer Funny Car racer Chris King joins to talk about his first 2026 race at his home track in Chicago.    The Potomac Nationals kick off a three-in-a- row rip for NHRA drag racers that will take them up the eastern seaboard and then into Tennessee at three of the most historic facilities on the tour. McKennna and Pedregon breakdown what we saw in Chicago and then look forward into what will be a very busy month for racers on the tour. An exciting and interesting conversation.    Chris King, the Funny Car racing Chicago fireman joins the show to talk about how his team performed in Chicago, how his program is evolving, and what his plans are for the rest of 2026. Insight into the wild world of firefighting and drag racing.    All that and more on this show!

The ugly truth behind the “polite” behavior of “gentleman” in the Antebellum South. The power of rifled artillery against masonry forts. The statues in the U.S. Capitol. The Army of the Potomac as Baltimore. And more! It's time for another episode of "Three Things I've Learned"! This time, we talk with Emerging Civil War's Sam Flowers and Ryan Quint to see what new things they've learned recently—including some old facts in new ways!The Emerging Civil War Podcast is hosted by Chris Mackowski. This episode is brought to you by Civil War Trails, the world's largest open-air museum, offering more than 1,500 sites across six states. Request a brochure at civilwartrails.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your trip today.

In today's episode of The Quiz, we're blasting off to test your knowledge on everything from legendary Hollywood stars to major moments in American wartime history. Can you answer these? Florida Landmarks: We take a drive down south to look at a famous stretch of highway. What is the reptilian nickname given to the road running straight from Naples to Fort Lauderdale, Florida? Presidential Decisions: We travel back to a pivotal moment in the American Civil War. On November 5, 1862, which commander of the Army of the Potomac did President Abraham Lincoln officially fire? Global Geography: We wrap things up with a trip to Central Asia. Can you name the official capital city of Tajikistan? Play. Share. Listen, with Host of ‘The Rich Zeoli Show,' Rich Zeoli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy and Jason Julio host The Boardroom Buzz with guest David DeStefano of Digital Building Consultants, who shares his upbringing in Detroit and Kentucky roots, early entrepreneurial moments, and lessons from union commercial roofing in New York City. He describes starting a residential roofing business in college, how wrestling taught self-reflection and persistence, and how faith shifted his focus from “provisions” to purpose after business and personal lows. DeStefano emphasizes relational client service, integrity, and caring for employees' families, while explaining NYC's complex waterproofing environment and high insurance costs. He discusses building multiple entities including an AI platform and “Digital Dave” digital-twin concept centered on shared data ownership, advising businesses to learn prompting, protect data, and adopt AI strategically for long-term advantage. You'll learn: Detroit Roots and HustleGrandpa's Roofing LessonsWrestling Mindset for BusinessFaith Shift and Hard LessonsRelationships Build TrustNYC Roofing and WaterproofingInsurance and Mega ProjectsHiring Ownership MindsetVision And Integrity FirstAI Crossroads And Data OwnershipPrompting And Team EnablementFinding Aligned PeopleTherapy And Staying GroundedAI Implementation And PrivacyDiscipline And Market Opportunity Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

WE GOT A NEW FRIEND ON THE POD, AND WE'VE GOT OPINIONS APLENTY! Welcome our new friend (Thriend if nasty... or on Threads like we are) to the show... Courtney Revolution! You might know him from Netflix's "The Circle" or from his incredibly funny and insightful videos all over social media or even from The Viall Files! On the agenda for us today is: the Summer House reunion trailer, Rosie vs. Kelsey in Rhode Island, Wendy vs. Gizelle rumors over in Potomac, this season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta thus far, and soooo much more! Download and listen NOW! Follow Courtney Revolution on Instagram and Threads! *** HEY! Some of you have asked how you can show your appreciation for all the content provided by your mama's favorite Black geek. How about you buy me a beer/coffee?⁠⁠⁠ CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠! ***   New episodes of “I Ken Not with Kendrick Tucker” are released weekly!   DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND REVIEW! I LOVE 5 STARS! EMAIL ME AT ⁠⁠⁠IKENNOTPODCAST@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW ME ON THREADS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm is a private, PGA TOUR–affiliated golf club located in Potomac, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. It's part of the prestigious Tournament Players Club Network, meaning it's designed to tour-level standards but available primarily to members and their guests. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play Podcast, brought to you by Eden Mill St Andrews, Ned shares why TPC Avenel is such a special place, reflects on a $35 million renovation and rebranding, and walks us through his journey to earning both the PGA and CCM designations. We also get into operating in a highly competitive market, his time with Hershey Entertainment, their caddie program, and the incredible story of Palmer making two aces on back-to-back days. This was a hospitable conversation and an honor to have Ned on the show. Let's tee off.

Today we are excited to launch a new series within the Conquer Risk Podcast, as Potomac's CMO Christopher Norton and CEO & Co-CIO Manish Khatta discuss key developments and growth across Potomac. From staffing, to office space, to business objectives, hear how we've navigated recent challenges, the lessons we've learned along the way, and how those insights can help inform the growth of your own practice. Make sure you subscribe to never miss an update. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Learn more about Potomac: https://potomac.com/ Read our blog: https://potomac.com/blog Disclosure: https://potomac.com/disclosures PFM-209-20260514 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Lawrence covers three stories from West Virginia's fishing world. Preston County angler Matt Bourne recounts landing a new state record chain pickerel — 27.95 inches from a private flood control pond — breaking the record he set himself in 2019, this time from a kayak using a homemade hybrid spinner lure with no net and a five-attempt battle to land the fish. DNR Eastern Panhandle fisheries biologist Brandon Keplinger then joins to discuss his ongoing project reintroducing genetically native brook trout to lower elevation streams in the region where the species was once extirpated, including the challenges of riparian habitat, acid precipitation, and drought years like 2024 and 2025. The conversation closes with the surprising rebound of smallmouth bass fishing on the South Branch of the Potomac — a species that was itself a historical introduction — and the biology behind why the fishery collapsed in the early 2000s and eventually recovered.

On The Boardroom Buzz, the Blue Collar Twins interview Ralph Citarella Jr., president of Bayonne Exterminating, about the company's 100-year history and his path into the family business. He explains the firm was founded in 1926 by Harry Albert and purchased by his grandfather on May 1, 1945 after World War II, then grown by Ralph's parents through added employees and involvement in the New Jersey Pest Management Association (NJPMA). Ralph describes leaving the business during his parents' divorce, bartending after graduating from TCNJ in 2002, and returning at 26 as a managing partner with a goal to reach $1M revenue, learning from early mistakes like building his own website. He discusses industry professionalism, regulation, consolidation, succession issues, his NJPMA leadership roles, earning board-certified entomologist credentials, current operations (six technicians, $1.4M revenue), marketing limits, customer mix, and prioritizing family and sustainable growth. Century Old Company OriginsDad Returns And ExpandsWhy Stay In New JerseyRalph Jr Early Work YearsComing Back At 26First Big Goals And MistakesTrade Associations And Compliance Industry Future And ConsolidationCorporate Buyout FalloutLegacy Reputation PressureMentors And Association SupportRunning The Business DailyContent Marketing Next Step Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

Calling all Bravoholics! It's time to spill the tea on all things Bravo. From the Summer House drama to Real Housewives casting shakeups to successful reboots like Ladies of London and spicy new shows like the Real Housewives of Rhode Island, there is no shortage of Bravo TV content to unpack. We explain why there is no other choice other than being Team Ciara and how West Wilson and Amanda Batula clearly played themselves. When it comes to the Real Housewives, we highlight why we're Team Dorit on Beverly Hills, how Rhode Island is basically New Jersey 2.0, that the Colorado trip on Potomac was the worst cast trip we've seen in years, and how the new additions to Atlanta, like K. Michelle, have been a welcome change. We also debate the success of the Vanderpump Rules reboot and if adding LaLa Kent and Tom Schwartz to The Valley Season 3 was a good idea. Last but not least, we gush over the Ladies of London: The New Reign and Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath.Make sure to tune in for our special Bravo Happy Hour episode where we dive into multiple franchises hot topics and drama. This is basically our version of Watch What Happens Live. Who needs Andy Cohen when you have us? Interested in more Bravo content? Check out our podcast episodes on ⁠Real Housewives Happy Hour Ft. Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens)⁠, ⁠Vanderpump Rules S11 and The Valley S1⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Charrisse Tells All: The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 ft. Charrisse Jackson-Jordan⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bravo Breakdown & The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills S13 ft. Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠The Traitors US Season 2 ft. DocuSweeties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Real Housewives of New York City Season 14⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 7⁠⁠⁠⁠.To stay up to date on all things SWW:Follow @SistersWhoWatch on all social media channels (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channelCheck out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and fill out the contact information formWhat should we watch next? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sisterswhowatch@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or DM us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with your suggestions.Thank you for listening and we appreciate your support! Please rate, subscribe, download, share, donate, and leave us a review :)

Carmen Reno of Anchor Pest Control (East Brunswick, NJ) joins Boardroom Buzz to share how he bought a one-person, $130K business in 2005 after leaving IT for hedge funds, then grew it to $8.5M last year with a goal of $11M. He discusses evolving from a commercial-heavy model (multifamily and former restaurant work) toward more residential and wildlife services due to cash-flow delays in commercial receivables, plus the strategic value of recurring revenue and high-margin one-time work. Reno covers rebranding with a new logo inspired by his former bed bug dog, billboards across Middlesex/Monmouth, heavy social media, and building a review-driven culture that produced roughly 12,000+ Google reviews. He highlights EOS, hiring a CFO and strong leaders, using Clipboard CRM, AI tools for sales coaching and call handling, key KPIs, and lessons from two failed acquisitions, plus his view that technology and consolidation will widen the gap between small and large operators. You'll learn: Anchor OriginsFrom IT to Pest ControlCommercial vs Residential ShiftScaling to Eight FiguresRebrand and BillboardsEOS and Leadership StructureTraining SOPs and AICRM Efficiency with ClipboardOwner Role and NJPMAMosquitoes and Seasonal ServiceCFO Discipline at Five MillionHiring for Culture FitBorrowing from HVAC and RoofingBuilding a Review CultureKPIs and Lead TargetsAI Phones and Virtual AssistantsPlanning the Exit StrategyShifting to Residential and WildlifeAdvice and Acquisition Mistakes Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore

Semiconductors power nearly everything, from AI and cloud computing to autos and basic household appliances. In this episode of the Conquer Risk Podcast Investment Series, Potomac CMO Christopher Norton and Co-CIO Dan Russo, CMT®, welcome Nick Frasse, Product Manager at VanEck, for a sharp look at one of today's most essential technologies. Learn what's fueling growth in the chip industry, how the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) delivers targeted exposure, and why this fast-moving sector continues to draw investors. Make sure you subscribe to never miss an update. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Learn more about Potomac: https://potomac.com/ Read our blog: https://potomac.com/blog Disclosure: https://potomac.com/disclosures PFM- 208-20260428 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Mel Kiper aka Frank Caliendo's analysis of the Junks picks, followed by Lurch pooping on a driveway in Potomac.

Alan Draper shares how he entered pest control through his brother Brent's door-to-door success, their failed early attempt to launch Freedom Pest Control, and Alan's detour through banking and law school before quitting his legal job to cofound Proof in 2014–2015. He explains why they chose Detroit, how door-to-door jumpstarted early revenue, and how they bootstrapped with $100K while reinvesting profits and paying themselves modestly. Draper discusses lessons from repeated failures, self-doubt, and the importance of extreme ownership, resilience, and isolating what a leader can control. He outlines Proof's growth to roughly 120 trucks, the decision to add partners for sales recruiting, and how he replaced himself operationally to pursue other ventures. Draper also describes building Bug Bucks from a 2020 Facebook group into a media/community platform and conference focused on peer networking, plus his routines, goals, and focus on legacy. You'll learn about: Failure Mindset ShiftOwnership LessonsLaunching Proof in DetroitBootstrapping and GrowthPartners and Stepping BackAha Moments and New VenturesWhy Building WinsRisk Tolerance and StressFitness and Matt RogersWhat Is Bug BucksBug Bucks Con NetworkingMentors From AfarDaily Routine and JournalingDisconnecting and Online AdviceConfidence Through Failure Ready for boardroom-level help with your own business? • Grow, sell, or exit your service company with Potomac: https://www.potomaccompany.com Connect with the hosts: • Blue Collar Twins – Jason & Jeremy Julio: https://bluecollartwins.com Connect with Paul: • Paul Giannamore – Managing Director & M&A advisor at Potomac: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore