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Happy radio lads! Don't mind if I do.Big news from Ed & Matthew this week – make sure you stay tuned – plus a very professional chat with Guz Khan.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on sunday@radiox.co.uk@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby@guzkhanofficial
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This week on The Queue, the crew accidentally uncovers a fascinating question about the future of themed entertainment. First, Disney faces a new lawsuit over facial recognition technology at Disneyland, sparking debate over privacy, convenience, biometric data, and whether theme parks are becoming too dependent on surveillance technology. Then, we dive into Universal's Epic Universe one-year anniversary and the surprising new "Open Hub" concept that could completely change how theme parks operate in the future. Is Universal quietly building the first true next-generation theme park? Finally, Disney quietly launches new "Disney Store Limited Time" retail locations in malls across America — and fans are unexpectedly emotional about it. Did Disney underestimate how important physical Disney Stores were to fandom and nostalgia? Along the way, the crew discusses: facial recognition in theme parks Epic Universe expansion and innovation Disney vs Universal philosophy the future of immersive entertainment mall nostalgia Disney Store memories technology vs emotional connection and what fans REALLY want from themed entertainment in 2026. Join the conversation and let us know: Would you trade privacy for convenience in the parks? Has Epic Universe changed the industry? And do you miss Disney Stores? Civil discussions encouraged. Email us at show@magicourway.com, call or text 815-MOWICAN (669-4226), or slide into our social media DMs. Every thought and opinion will forever be welcome on this Disney fan podcast. This is show #630. Magic Our Way — Where Every Opinion Is Welcome.
Send us a messageIn general, as a society, I think a lot of people are more exhausted than they even realize - not because they never rest, but because their entire life has quietly become a cycle of surviving until the next break. This means we push hard, crash, recover just enough, and then start the whole process over again. There's nothing wrong with looking forward to rest. But when your entire emotional stability depends on constantly escaping the current season, eventually even the breaks stop feeling restorative.Learning how to finish well also means learning how to live differently in the middle of ordinary life - not just during vacations, weekends, or emotional emergencies. Recovery matters. Rest matters. Breaks matter. But if your normal rhythm constantly empties you, then eventually even good rest starts feeling like a temporary bandage instead of true renewal. You were not designed to only come alive during time off.This week we wrap up our "Refuel" series by talking about "daily bread" and why it's so more important than weekly survival. We need to establish some consistent nourishment and a rhythm of dependence and renewal that is woven into ordinary life. Because sustainable living is rarely built through occasional escapes - it's built through small daily rhythms that help keep us grounded along the way.
This week on Limited Resources Marshall and Luis welcome Sierkovitz back on the show to talk Secrets of Strixhaven, specifically the differences between UG and UR, the new higher competition draft queue, if WotC is shearing us sheep or skinning us, and they figured out how to not have the weird different card names and art on Arena for Marvel Universes Beyond cards! You can find Sierkovitz here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sierkovitz You can support Limited Resources on the LR Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/limitedresources LR is brought to you buy Ultimate Guard! Check out the best gear here: https://ultimateguard.com/en/ Your Hosts: Marshall Sutcliffe and Luis Scott-Vargas Marshall's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Marshall_LR Luis's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lsv LR Community Subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/lrcast
Send us a messageAs the finish line of a demanding season comes into view, it's easy to slip into survival mode - just trying to make it through the week, the month, or the school year. But in this third episode of the "Refuel" series, we talk about the difference between simply finishing fast and actually finishing well. Because when we rush emotionally toward the end, we often stop being fully present in the moments, relationships, and responsibilities still right in front of us.This episode is an honest and encouraging conversation about staying intentional when you're tired, resisting the urge to emotionally check out, and learning how to close a season with presence, gratitude, and purpose. Whether you're in education, ministry, leadership, or just navigating a demanding season of life, this conversation will challenge you to slow down enough to notice what still matters before the season is over.
If you are heading to Walt Disney World for Cool Kids Summer in 2026, this is a must listen. To meet Bluey at Animal Kingdom, you will need to join a virtual queue. I have all my best tips for you on how to do it successfully, and you can use this for other rides and attraction virtual queues that Disney may release in the future! I hope you enjoyed today's show. I'd love to connect with you over on Instagram @mountains_of_magic or Facebook at Fantastical Vacations by Daniele. If you would like help in planning an upcoming Disney or Universal vacation, email me at danielerobbins@fantasticalvacations.com or fill out a quote form to get started planning the magic Get A Quote Want the latest travel deals and all my tips for Disney, Universal and Cruising?Join my email newsletter Want to try fetch rewards and get free gift cards by scanning receipts? Use my code 8G48W to get 2000 points at sign up. FETCH REWARDSMy Website mountainsofmagic.square.siteMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/bring-the-funLicense code: E9BZCTS1O3JRPERX This podcast is not sponsored or supported by Fetch Rewards. Views of the host are her own.
Andy Povey is joined by Lawrence Roots to explore the growing importance of the UK Theme Park Awards and why they matter to operators across the visitor attraction industry. Lawrence shares how the awards recognise excellence across parks of all sizes, combine expert judging with public voting, and help raise standards across the sector. They also talk about the emerging trends in the UK theme park industry, the value of consistency and creativity, and practical advice for operators looking to create award-winning guest experiences. Topics Discussed The origins and evolution of the UK Theme Park Awards How public voting and expert judging combine to decide winners Why awards matter for marketing, recognition and team motivation The role of creativity, consistency and guest experience in judging New award categories, including Rising Star and Outstanding Achievement Trends shaping the UK theme park industry in 2026 Major upcoming projects and investments across UK parks Why smaller operators can compete alongside major brands The importance of understanding audience needs Practical ways attractions can improve experiences without large budgets Why investing in people is as important as investing in attraction Show references: Lawrence Roots, Founder of UK Theme Park Awards https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ukthemeparkawards/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-roots/ Nominations for the UK Theme Park Awards 2026 are now open. Register to make nominations and vote in the UK Theme Park Awards. https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/register Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here
Spot a long queue in Singapore and suddenly everyone wants in. Doesn’t matter if it’s bubble tea, watches, sneakers or free gifts somehow, the line itself becomes part of the attraction. So why are Singaporeans so obsessed with queueing? Is it kiasuism, FOMO, clever marketing… or have queues quietly become part of our national identity? Benjamin “Mr Miyagi” Lee, Playwright, Comedy Writer & Associate Director at APRW, joins the show to unpack Singapore’s uniquely recognisable queue culture and why seeing a crowd somehow makes us want to join it too. Join Neil Humphreys & Audrey Siek - LIVE every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7.20am for Talk of the Town!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's Get It Off Your Chest, a listener shared a supermarket experience that had people instantly taking sides. Mark thought he was in for a quick trip with only a few items… until the man ahead of him turned one queue into an endurance event. With shopping already scanned and packed, things came to a standstill after FOUR voucher codes had to be sent over from his wife — leading to blurry screenshots, multiple phone calls and a 20-minute wait that tested everyone's patience. Mark was left wondering at what point it's acceptable to say, “Lad, just pay and move on!” Listeners weighed in with their own queue horror stories and whether saving a few euro is worth holding everyone up.
Today's podcast was packed with chaos, confessions and everyday annoyances. We got talking about the things people secretly hide around the house when they know visitors are coming over — and some of the answers were painfully relatable. Oonagh also delivered another brilliant prank call on an unsuspecting victim, convincing them their driving licence wasn't valid and causing absolute panic. Plus, a listener needed to Get It Off Their Chest after a supermarket queue nightmare involving one man, multiple voucher codes and a painfully long delay that had everyone losing patience.
durée : 00:03:00 - A Changé, un atelier pour décrypter le langage des chiens - Ce dimanche 17 mai 2026, l'Association d'accompagnement pour des relations éthologiques homme-animal tenait un stand à Changé, sur le halage, pour apprendre à décrypter le langage des toutous. Queue en arrière, oreilles dressées, difficile parfois de savoir ce qu'ils ressentent et veulent dire. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
After years of listener requests, the MovieFilm boys finally tackle SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY with a full commentary track! Join us as we revisit the galaxy's most unexpectedly charming spinoff, dig into the film's famously troubled production history, debate Alden Ehrenreich's surprisingly great turn as Han, celebrate Donald Glover's effortlessly cool Lando, and ask how this movie went from “disappointment” to genuine fan favorite. Along the way: tangents on Star Wars fatigue, underappreciated franchise entries, outrageous expanded universe connections, and the lingering heartbreak that Lucasfilm never followed up on that ending. Queue up SOLO, hit play when we tell you, and jump to hyperspace with us.Listen ad-free at Patreon: https://patreon.com/MovieFilmPodcast
In this episode of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon to catch up on recent theme park visits, livestreams, food reviews, and a packed round of theme park news.We start in The Queue with updates from SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival, Universal Orlando's UOAP Bonus Benefits, EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival livestreams, House of Blues, Gideon's Bakehouse, Chicken Guy, Busch Gardens Tampa, and Discovery Cove.Then we move into the news, including the latest quarterly results from Disney, Universal/Comcast, United Parks & Resorts, and Six Flags, plus major updates from around the theme park industry.Stories discussed include:Universal Orlando confirming the phased closure of The Lost Continent at Islands of AdventureUniversal's Horror Make-Up Show temporarily closing for a reimagined versionUniversal replacing Thunder Falls Terrace with a new full-service dining conceptDisney World reopening Big Thunder Mountain Railroad after refurbishmentDisney Springs adding Level99 and Six Ravens this summerWalt Disney World adding its first new Magic Kingdom ferryboat since 1976SeaWorld Orlando's Electric Ocean returning with a new drone showSix Flags bringing Holiday in the Park back to Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Great AdventureFrom earnings reports to ferryboats, closing lands, returning festivals, drone shows, cookies, and theme park food, this episode covers a little bit of everything.So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.
Listen below or click here for full show notes Subspace Chatter Kelvin Star Trek films are now FREE to watch on this streaming site William Shatner Hints at Return of “Star Trek” to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 – San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog “Big Star Trek Event” Planned For San Diego Comic-Con 2026, According To William Shatner – TrekMovie.com >>> Star Trek’s William Shatner on if Tarantino’s R RATED version is still possible Comic Con Liverpool – YouTube Trek Long Island – Long Island’s Trek Convention The real-world influence of Star Trek’s U.S.S. Enterprise | WUNC News Review: ‘The Art Of Star Trek: Lower Decks' Is A Beautiful Celebration And Window Into Roads Not Taken – TrekMovie.com In Vulcan, Alberta, Canada news… Vulcan County man proposing to build large data centre in the county | Calgary Herald Vulcan County celebrates Economic Development Week – HighRiverOnline.com Special Weather Statement issued for Foothills, Vulcan County, as spring storm approaches – OkotoksOnline.com CLICK HERE to see our ratings for Star Trek episodes and movies we have discussed on the show. Ratings ata compiled and maintained by Listener Diane Here are links to 47 additional stories.broken out by series, movies and other categories. CLASSIC TV SERIES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: The Original Series (1966 – 1969) [3 seasons] Star Trek’s Original Crew Was Changed By A Sexist Demand From NBC Spock’s 5 Best Star Trek: The Original Series Episodes, Ranked – AOL Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 – 1994) [7 seasons] Every Season of Star Trek: The Next Generation Ranked Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993 – 1999) [7 seasons] 10 Worst Episodes Of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Star Trek: Voyager (1995 – 2001) [7 seasons] Star Trek: Voyager Documentary Blu-ray Release Date And Special Features Revealed 30 Years Ago, Star Trek Created A Bizarre Controversy That Still Haunts The Franchise STREAMING SERIES AND MOVIES (in order of premiere) Star Trek: Short Treks (2018 – 2020) [2 seasons] The Forgotten Star Trek Show That Solved a Historic Canon-Breaking Spock Error Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022 – present) [4th season yet to premier, 5th/final season filmed] Star Trek Has Officially Replaced Captains Kirk & Picard Star Trek: SNW’s ‘exciting’ Spirk relationship continues in season 4 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 Promises Exploration And Adventure Analysis: ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' S4 Teaser Reveals A Series Finally Exploring The Final Frontier – TrekMovie.com Every Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actor CONFIRMED for season 4 Interview: ‘Strange New Worlds' Cast Hypes Seasons 4 And 5, Talks Hope For ‘Star Trek: Year One' – TrekMovie.com Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 & 5 Tease ‘Final Boss Energy’ NickALive!: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Cast Shares Their Favorite Scenes | Paramount+ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 image teases rad landing party Star Trek Actors “Cried At Every End” Of Strange New Worlds' Final Season Episodes Star Trek: SNW actor teases ‘fantastic horror episode’ in season 4 Star Trek: SNW season 4’s synopsis may disappoint fans Star Trek Actress’ Three Words About ‘Strange New Worlds’ Seasons 4 and 5 Have Fans Pumped Paramount’s 5-Part Space Opera Deserves More Than Its 94% Rotten Tomatoes Score Star Trek: Starfleet Academy [2026 – present] [season 2 will end series] Star Trek’s Tawny Newsome felt she ‘hit the jackpot’ working on SFA season 1 Unannounced “Star Trek: Year One” series SNW’s Kirk & Spock reveal if they’d join Star Trek: Year One (should it be greenlit) Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Cast Tease The Arrival Of Sulu And Bones THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES (in order of premiere) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Star Trek: Wrath of Khan Has Better Space Battles Than Star Wars Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Star Trek Nearly Recruited H.R. Giger To Revamp The Franchise’s Scariest Villains Star Trek Beyond (2016) Why Karl Urban Almost Didn’t Return As Dr. McCoy In Star Trek Beyond Trek movies that never were, for one reason or another, [such as Tarantino’s movie] 4 Lost ‘Star Trek' Films of the 70s: Roddenberry, Kirk and Kennedy, Black Holes and More (Exclusive) Quentin Tarantino’s R-Rated Star Trek Movie Gets an Update From William Shatner – ComicBook.com OTHER MEDIAStar Trek books, audio books New Star Trek Release Finally Reverses a Major Picard Injustice – ComicBook.com Star Trek Is Bringing Back Wil Wheaton’s Wesley Crusher In An Excellent Way, And Fans Won’t Want To Miss It New Star Trek book will detail rebuilding a beloved starship Review: ‘The Art Of Star Trek: Lower Decks' Is A Beautiful Celebration And Window Into Roads Not Taken – TrekMovie.com Star Trek Comics/graphic novels/magazines Early Look At ‘Star Trek: The Last Starship' #7 With Exclusive Preview From The Authors – TrekMovie.com Watch Star Trek actor celebrate first comic book appearance New Star Trek Release Collects the Best Trek Series in Years – ComicBook.com MISCELLANEOUS Franchise-wide/Miscellaneous Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were In Star Trek The 10 Best Performances In The Star Trek Movies, Ranked These Are the Best Star Trek TV Series as the Series Turns 60 – AOL How Star Trek Created Modern Blockbuster Movie Franchises by Accident The 20 Best Star Trek Episodes Of All Time—Ranked All 7 Banned Star Trek Episodes, Explained The “Lost Years” That Led Gene Roddenberry Back To Star Trek – Reactor ‘Star Trek’ Movie, ‘Star Trek: Year One’ and the Franchise Leaving TV Star Trek’s future is addressed by Paramount CEO Convention news/fandom NickALive!: Engage! The Highlight Video From Star Trek: The Cruise IX is Live! | Star Trek: The Cruise Main Mission Star Trek: The Next Generation novel“Q-Space”The first of 3 books in the “Q Continuum” storyPublished August 1998Written by Greg Cox End Of Show It’s about time to refill the dilithium chamber and get on out of here. Find Clinton at Comedy4Cast Find Chuck and Kreg at Technorama Podcast If you liked the show, please be sure to tell a friend about it. And subscribe, so you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you. Follow us on BlueSky (@thetopicistrek), visit our Facebook page or call us at 816-TREKKER, that’s (816) 873-5537 Don’t put on the red shirt!
Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.Show linksInterruptible Jobs in Laravel 13.7.0Queue-Wide Inspection Methods in Laravel 13.8.0Laravel Installer Now Returns JSON When Running Inside an AI AgentPolyscope for Windows is Now AvailableA Free Shift to Check If Your App is Ready for Laravel CloudRedBerry to Host Georgia's First Laravel Meetup in TbilisiLaravel Schema Sentinel: Detect and Fix Database Schema DriftLaravel Idempotency: HTTP Idempotency Middleware for LaravelLaravel Web Push NotificationsChevere Workflow: A Declarative PHP Workflow Engine with Async Job ExecutionLaravel Shopper: A Headless E-Commerce Admin Panel for LaravelLaravel Brain: Visualize Your Application's Request LifecycleVerifiable Audit Logging with Laravel ChronicleLaravel ClickHouse: A Full-Featured ClickHouse Driver for LaravelGenerate Livewire Skeleton Placeholders Automatically with WirebonesAttach Addresses to Any Eloquent Model with Laravel AddressableTutorialsPersonalized Content Delivery System: Building an AI-powered recommendation engine with Laravel and MongoDBShip AI with Laravel: Search Entire PDFs with Zero Search Logic
Send us a messageNot everything that feels like rest truly restores us. Sometimes we confuse escape with renewal, filling our free time with distractions that temporarily help us disconnect without actually replenishing the deeper parts of us that are worn down.In this second episode of this 4-part series, we explore the difference between chasing relief and building healthy patterns that truly sustain us. This conversation is especially for teachers, caregivers, parents, ministry leaders, and anyone who spends their life pouring into others. Through practical reflection and spiritual insight, we look at how real renewal is often found not in dramatic escapes, but in small, consistent patterns that reconnect us to peace, purpose, and the strength we need for everyday life.
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In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Dominique Bouchard, Heritage and Engagement Director at Leeds Castle and incoming Creative Director at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming heritage storytelling. They discuss the creation of the world's first interactive historical AI avatar, how Leeds Castle brought Queen Eleanor of Castile to life, and what this innovation means for the future of visitor engagement across heritage attractions. Topics Discussed: How artificial intelligence is reshaping heritage storytelling The creation of Leeds Castle's interactive Queen Eleanor of Castile AI avatar Balancing historical accuracy with AI driven visitor interaction The design and development process behind the world first historical avatar Using AI to create personalised visitor experiences Audience reactions to experimental heritage technology Ethical considerations of AI in museums and heritage sites How AI can support interpretation and visitor engagement The challenges of introducing emerging technology in heritage settings Blending creative storytelling with digital innovation Practical advice for attractions exploring AI adoption The future of AI within museums and heritage organisations Dominique Bouchard's upcoming move to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust The potential for future AI driven heritage experience Show references: Dr Dominique Bouchard, Heritage and Engagement Director at Leeds Castle. Soon-to-be Creative Director at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/about-us/news-media/press-releases/leading-uk-museum-appoints-its-first-creative-director/ Pilgrimage of Love: Eleanor of Castile https://www.leeds-castle.com/ https://www.leeds-castle.com/events/pilgrimage-of-love-eleanor-of-castile/ https://youtu.be/U29H_PHrh14?si=NDbHAwR0CTTIuApY Museum and Heritage show at Olympia London, Theatre 3 at 2:15 on Wednesday 13th May, 2026 https://show.museumsandheritage.com/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here
Send us Fan MailConsidered one of the greatest crime novels of all time, Josephine Tey's The Daughter of Time flipped 450 years of British history on its head by re-examining Richard III's purported involvement in the murder of his two young nephews, the Princes in the Tower. How did a shopkeeper's daughter-turned-high-school gym teacher become one of the 20th century's greatest writers of mystery, literary fiction and theatrical plays? Tey's biographer, Jennifer Morag Henderson, joins us to discuss the double life that allowed Tey to rocket to stardom while also flying under the radar in her home town of Inverness, Scotland.Mentioned in this episode:Miss Pym Disposes by Josephine TeyThe Daughter of Time by Josephine TeyKif: An Unvarnished History by Josephine TeyThe Man in the Queue by Josephine TeyClaverhouse by Josephine TeyRichard of Bordeaux by Josephine TeyJosephine Tey: A Life by Jennifer Morag HendersonDaughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots by Jennifer Morag HendersonJofrid Gunn by Jennifer Morag HendersonWolf Hall by Hilary MantelGaudy Night by Dorothy L. SayersThe Richard III SocietyAnstey Physical Training CollegeRichard III: The King in the Car Park documentarySupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter.Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast
In this episode, we focus on three of the biggest crypto stories of the week: Circle's Q1 results and ARC token announcement, Bitcoin's more nuanced setup after strong ETF demand ran into a hotter CPI print, and Ethereum's increasingly important staking and float dynamics. Main sections (01:21 - 10:17) Circle's Q1 results & ARC token (10:17 - 19:16) Bitcoin after CPI (19:16 - 23:12) The macro framework for crypto (23:12 - 32:18) Ethereum's setup Speakers Colin Basco — Quantitative Strategist (X: https://x.com/colin_basco) Greg Sutton — Head of Prime Trading Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this Skip the Queue podcast episode, our guest host Ruth Read, Director of blooloop and greenloop, is joined by Vero Celis, CEO and Founder of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting, and Marie Rayner, Director of Project Development and Sustainability Lead at Storyland Studios, to discuss sustainability in the attractions industry, focusing on practical climate action, key risks, and how small, data-driven steps can create meaningful progress. Topics Discussed: what sustainability and climate action mean for attractions how to get started using existing data and simple steps integrating sustainability into storytelling and guest experience designing attractions with biodiversity and long term impact in mind attractions as spaces to test and showcase sustainable innovation risks of not acting including climate impacts and infrastructure challenges supply chain risks and ESG considerations growing guest expectations around sustainability practical operational improvements and quick wins barriers to progress including cost, alignment, and lack of clarity circular design and reducing waste across projects engaging and educating guests through visible sustainability efforts Show references: Guest Host: Ruth Read, Director at blooloop, the go-to source for attractions news and its sustainability platform greenloop. https://blooloop.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/blooloop/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthread/ Join the greenloop newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/blooloop.com/greenloops-reasons-to-be-cheerful Veronica Celis Vergara, CEO and founder of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting https://skutek-consulting.de/ https://www.valumia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-celis-vergara/ Marie Rayner, Director of Project Development and Sustainability Lead at Storyland Studios https://www.storylandstudios.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/storyland-studios/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-r-138b181b/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Ruth Read. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here
In today's episode, we're talking about something that happened during a simple trip to a restaurant and why it left a lasting impression. While waiting in a queue for a takeaway, two things unfolded that got me thinking deeply about how we treat each other. First, an elderly woman with a mobility frame was trying to access a bathroom up a flight of stairs (a stark reminder of how often accessibility is an afterthought, even in everyday spaces). A small suggestion pointed her family toward a more accessible option nearby, but the moment raised a bigger question: are we even paying attention to the people around us? Secondly, while my attention was briefly turned to help, others in the queue quietly jumped ahead. No malice, perhaps, but no awareness either. But here's the real point: we're living in an age where everyone wants things now. That urgency is making us less present, less considerate, and, whether we realise it or not, less kind. These small moments of thoughtlessness ripple outward and affect real people. The good news? So does kindness. Every conscious choice to slow down, look up, and consider the person next to you sends a ripple in the other direction. You may also notice some fresh new artwork. A more accurate reflection of the holistic, whole-life approach that has always been at the heart of this podcast. In this episode: A real-life accessibility fail at a local restaurant Queue etiquette and why it matters more than you think Why the pace of modern life is eroding basic respect The ripple effect of small, conscious acts of kindness A new look for the podcast. Peace and love always, Amber xoxo
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Send us a messageIt's almost the end of the school year. For school staff, many at this point of the year are just exhausted - but it's way more than being just tired, it's depletion. There's a difference. Tired can be fixed with rest. Depletion runs deeper. It shows up when you've been giving, carrying, and pouring out for a long time without enough space to be refilled. You can still show up, still do your job, still keep everything moving—but something underneath it all just feels… off.The goal isn't to push through and ignore it - it's to pay attention to it. Because those signals aren't weakness, they're feedback. When we slow down enough to recognize what's draining us and what actually restores us, we begin to move out of survival mode and into something more sustainable. Not perfect and not instant, but more aware, more grounded, and more aligned.In this first episode of a 4-part series I'm calling "Refuel - Finishing Well Without Running Dry", we talk about "Running on Empty" - what it feels like to simply not have any more to give AND how we can address it and point ourselves to a path to replenishment when we look in the right places. Though this series is themed for teachers, it's applicable to anyone who is at a point in their life when they just feel they have run out of what they have to give.
In Episode 262 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast, Tom is joined by Jon for a packed episode covering Orlando theme park news, recent park visits, coaster rankings, and the final rotation of SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival menus.We kick things off in The Queue with Jon's Top 10 Coasters, Tom's trip to see Collective Soul at Hard Rock Live at Universal Orlando, Sofia's prom night at EPCOT, and a visit to Magic Kingdom to ride Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin.Then we jump into the latest theme park news, including the troubling updates surrounding Sloth World Orlando, Blue Man Group returning to Orlando at ICON Park, the announced opening date and song list for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and the return of Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon. We also discuss the announced dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival dates, and the new Paradise Nights after-hours dining experience coming to Discovery Cove this summer.For the main topic, we break down SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Rotation 3, compare it against the first two rotating menus, and discuss the best, worst, and most interesting items from the full rotating menu series.Topics include:Jon's Top 10 CoastersCollective Soul at Hard Rock LiveEPCOT prom nightBuzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin scoresSloth World Orlando newsBlue Man Group returning to OrlandoRock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The MuppetsDisney H2O Glow After HoursMickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party datesEPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026 datesParadise Nights at Discovery CoveSeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Rotation 3Best and worst rotating menu itemsSo until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.
RSR and IC Find us on Youtube - please like and subscribe! Looking to plan a Disney World or Disneyland vacation? Let Joe do all the hard work for you, helping you get the best discount, at no cost to you as your travel agent. Get started by e-mailing josephcheung@travelmation.net today! Episode Description Disneyland Ride Guide! On today's episode we discuss Radiator Springs Racers and Incredicoaster at Disney's California Adventure. Do these two thrill rides live up to the hype? What's the best way to avoid waiting in lines on these attractions? We discuss all that plus our tier rankings for these two iconic attractions. What do you think of Radiator Springs Racers? Let us know by e-mailing disneydeciphered AT gmail DOT com, messaging us on social media, or leaving a comment on our Youtube page. You can also follow us on Instagram! Episode Notes (all timestamps are approximate) 1:53 - Radiator Springs Racers background 3:54 - Queue and ride run through 11:46 - Lightning Lane and line strategies 17:20 - Radiator Springs Racers tier ranking 19:03 - Incredicoaster background 27:42 - Lightning Lane and line strategies 31:08 - Incredicoaster tier ranking 33:28 - Disney dos and don'ts If we've helped you to plan your trip and you'd like to thank us we'd appreciate you considering a one time donation. Or if you'd like to receive bonus content, check out our Patreon page and our special subscriber only content! You can also support the show by buying tickets (if they're the best deal, of course) using our Undercover Tourist link or signing up for Mouse Dining through our link. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio, or Google Podcasts (please leave a positive review if you're enjoying the show), like our Facebook page, or follow us on Bluesky and Instagram! Connect with Leslie @TripsWithTykes on social media and Joe @asthejoeflies.
Andy Povey is joined by Andy Zimmerman, CEO of Journey, the global design and innovation agency behind some of the world's most innovative immersive experiences. Andy shares how Journey blends storytelling, technology, and multidisciplinary creativity to transform everything from theme parks and observation decks to healthcare and live entertainment. They discuss the shift from digital to real-world experiences, the importance of designing every touchpoint in the guest journey, and why the most memorable moments often happen before the main event even begins. Topics Discussed How Journey creates world-class immersive experiences across multiple industries Why storytelling is the foundation of every successful project Designing experiences beyond entertainment, including healthcare and hospitality The transformation of the Empire State Building visitor experience Lessons from Disney's MagicBand and pre-arrival guest engagement The growing demand for real-life, technology-enabled experiences How Journey combines diverse creative disciplines under one roof The future of immersive experiences and opportunities with influencer-led attractions Why every part of the guest journey, including queues, matters The shift from the experience economy to the transformation economy Show references: Andy Zimmerman, CEO of Journey https://journey.world/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/journeydotworld/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewzimmerman1/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here
We all know that India is one of the most unequal societies on the planet. But most debates around inequality are focussed on wealth and income inequality. But there is another form of inequality that isn't talked about much – temporal inequality. How much time a person spends waiting – determines how much time she has for other life-critical activities. In India, it is the poor who spend more time waiting in queues – waiting for essential services like healthcare, rations, and in government offices. Digitisation was supposed to fix this by cutting waiting time. But has it done so? Or has ‘Digital India' benefited the already time-rich, while further depleting the resources of the poor? Is this lopsided digital governance by accident, or by design? Guest: Ankush Pal, a sociologist trained at the London School of Economics, who works on urban spatiality, caste epistemology, and social movements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At least 60,000 people in Ireland have been queueing online today to buy tickets for next year's Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Co Limerick, with some fans reporting technical issues. Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Aengus Cox reports.
The gang reviews the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and gives a quick update on Hoppers as well. Also, Chris finally finds his joy, Cody gets taken in by animals, Dave details the experience for his kids, and Shaun asks for less fluff in film.
Send us a messageI called this series Context Changes Everything because the way we see our value, our purpose, and even ourselves is often shaped less by who we are and more by WHERE we are. When the context shifts, clarity follows, and things that once felt uncertain start to make a lot more sense.After talking about considering whether we're in the wrong room or haven't realized our value, our conversation shifts today to consider how to understand our purpose within our placement. Because the goal isn't to spend your life chasing the “right room.” The goal is to recognize how to live well in the room you're in, while also learning how to discern if and when it's time to move.
Andy Povey is joined by Debs Griffin, Director of Sundown Adventureland, to explore a family-run theme park shaped by three generations of women. The conversation covers its growth into a leading destination for young families, alongside insights on expansion, operations, and maintaining a clear focus on imaginative play for children under 10. Topics Discussed Origins and growth of Sundown Adventureland Three generations of female leadership Expansion into rides, play areas, and accommodation Challenges in staffing and operations Importance of hands-on leadership Focus on under 10s and free play experiences Balancing growth while maintaining family values Show references: Debs Griffin, Director of Sundown Adventureland https://sundownadventureland.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sundown-adventureland/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/debora-griffin-924161120/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here
On this episode we have a few game dev updates, then discuss the early access launch of Slay the Spire 2. Intro Chatter 00:00 - 04:08 Super Cucumber Updates 04:08 - 12:50 Slay the Spire 2 12:50 - 1:00:01 Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 1:00:01 - End
Grace Under Pressure…Under a Microscope. This week, Chaz and Schatz throw the format out the window like a busted cassette deck and go full album-mode on Grace Under Pressure—but not just any version. Oh no. We're diving headfirst into the 2026 Super Deluxe Edition featuring the long-awaited Terry Brown mix…and folks, things get spicy.Schatz rolls in looking like he lost a fight with a pollen storm, but don't worry—our clinicians have prescribed a heavy dose of sonic therapy. Instead of spinning the wheel, the boys go track-by-track comparing the original mix vs. the remaster vs. Terry Brown's fresh take… and let's just say: one of these things is not like the others.From the opening blast of “Distant Early Warning” to the brooding thunder of “Between the Wheels,” Chaz and Schatz hear things they've NEVER heard before—buried guitars, resurrected drums, and (yikes!) effin keyboards that finally step out of the fog too. Is this the mix that finally gives Neil Peart his full chest-thumping glory back? Did Geddy Lee's keys get unfairly accused all these years? And did Alex Lifeson just sneak back into the spotlight like a six-string ninja?Also discussed:Why the original mix now sounds like “AM radio Rush Lite”The great ‘80s production arms race (looking at you, Yes and Genesis)Electronic drums vs. acoustic punch (and where things got… weird)Whether Terry Brown just gave this album its “balls back” (their words, not ours… okay, also ours)By the end, one thing is clear: this isn't just a remix—it's a revelation.Bottom line: If you thought you knew Grace Under Pressure, think again.Play along at home: Queue up your versions and A/B this beast with us… just be prepared to question everything you thought you heard before!SCHATZ'S SCRATCH LIST - RUSH TRIBUTE BANDSScratch your itch to hear RUSH music played live by going to check out any of these great RUSH Tribute Bands - these bands are keeping the community and the music alive - the most current, curated, and rockin' list of RUSH Tribute Bands in the world! Yeah!Click here: Schatz's Scratch List (And say it 5 times fast!)GO BONELESSCertified boneless in the state of Ohio by the Boneless Podcasting Network. Go Boneless. Boneless Makes a Better Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Andy Povey is joined by Matthew Philpott, Head of Marketing at Bristol Zoological Society to discuss the transformation of Bristol Zoological Society and the move from Bristol Zoo Gardens to the larger, conservation focused Bristol Zoo Project. They explore how the new site prioritises animal welfare through natural habitats, the challenges of relocating animals including gorillas, and the creation of immersive environments like the African Forest. The episode also touches on changing visitor expectations and the evolving role of zoos in global conservation. Key Topics Discussed Transformation from city zoo to large scale conservation site Closure and legacy of Bristol Zoo Gardens Vision behind Bristol Zoo Project and modern zoo design Animal welfare and natural habitat creation Relocation of animals and logistical challenges Gorilla troop move and preparation process Design and features of African Forest habitat Multi species environments and enrichment Balancing visitor expectations with new experiences Branding and retaining the Bristol Zoo name Conservation breeding programmes and global collaboration Role of zoos in wildlife conservation Visitor engagement through immersive design and play Data driven decision making in attractions Industry trends and future zoo regulations Education and inspiring conservation action Show references: Matthew Philpott, Head of Marketing at Bristol Zoological Society https://bristolzoo.org.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bristol-zoo-project/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-p-b82395b3/ Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here
Maher Hanafi is an engineering leader who went from zero AI experience to self-hosting LLMs at enterprise scale — managing GPU costs, optimizing inference with TensorRT LLM, and building an AI platform for HR tech. In this conversation, he breaks down exactly how his team cut latency by 70%, reduced GPU spend through counterintuitive scaling strategies, and navigated the messy reality of taking AI from proof-of-concept to production.How We Cut LLM Latency 70% With TensorRT in Production // MLOps Podcast #369 with Maher Hanafi, SVP of Engineering at Betterworks Key topics covered:The AI Iceberg — Why the invisible work behind AI (performance, latency, throughput, cost, accuracy) is harder than building the features themselvesGPU Cost Optimization — How upgrading to more expensive GPUs actually saved money by reducing total runtime hoursTensorRT LLM Deep Dive — Rewiring neural networks to match GPU architecture for 50-70% latency reductionCold Start Solutions — Using AWS FSx, baking models into container images, and cutting minutes off spin-up timesKV Cache & In-Flight Batching — Why using one model per GPU with maximum KV cache beats cramming multiple models togetherScheduled & Dynamic Scaling — Pattern-based scaling for HR tech workloads (nights, weekends, end-of-quarter spikes)Verticalized AI Platform — Building horizontal AI infrastructure that serves multiple HR product verticalsAI Engineering Lab — How junior vs. senior engineers adopted AI coding tools differently, and the cultural shift that followedAgentic Coding in Practice — Navigating AI coding agent costs, quality control, and redefining the SDLCChinese Models & Compliance — Why enterprise customers block DeepSeek/Qwen and the geopolitics of model training dataThis episode is for engineering leaders building AI in production, MLOps engineers optimizing GPU infrastructure, and anyone navigating the gap between AI demos and enterprise-scale deployment.Links & Resources:TensorRT LLM: https://github.com/NVIDIA/TensorRT-LLMNVIDIA Run: ai Model Streamer (cold start optimization): https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/reducing-cold-start-latency-for-llm-inference-with-nvidia-runai-model-streamer/vLLM vs TensorRT-LLM comparison: https://northflank.com/blog/vllm-vs-tensorrt-llm-and-how-to-run-themTimestamps: [00:00] Optimizing GPU Usage and Latency[00:21] Learning AI as Leadership[04:34] AI Cost Centers[13:56] Throughput and Infrastructure Efficiency[18:10] Scaling and Unit Economics[24:14] Championing AI ROI[36:11] Queue to Value Engine[41:30] Failed Product Features[46:12] Agentic Engineering Costs[58:49] AI Self-Hosting in Engineering[1:04:40] Wrap up
Send us Fan MailWell met friends! In this episode of the Get Piped Podcast, Adam and Nick discuss more recent Pipe NightmareIn the segments, Adam ranks Peterson Pipe Lines in Blink Rank List and then ranks the most Hell Yeah Brother itemsSupport the showSupport the Get Piped Community by joining the Patreon.Send us a letter to our NEW PO box: PO Box 61263, Virginia Beach, VA 23466Purchase Tales of Fire and Briar: https://a.co/d/fvgzP0vPurchase Battle of the Briar:Blu-Ray: https://getpiped.co/products/battle-of-the-briarorDigital Copy: https://www.patreon.com/GetPiped/shop/battle-of-briar-pipe-smoking-documentary-690160__________Don't forget to subscribe/follow the GPP so you never miss an episode.We want to hear from you! If you have any further questions, comments, or recommendations, send them to show@getpiped.co.__________Follow Get Piped on Instagram. Follow Producer Guy on Instagram.Check out the Get Piped YouTube for more content.Join the Get Piped community Discord here.Check out the Get Piped merch store.GPP is created by Adam Floyd (Get Piped)GPP is produced by Nick Masella (Producer Guy).
Send us a messageWhat am I using to measure my worth? Because if we don't define that clearly, we'll spend a lot of our lives chasing something that was never meant to hold that kind of weight. For some of us, we measure our value based on what our society says, asking questions like: Did I get enough done? Did I perform well? And then: Who noticed? Did it get recognized? And even: How do I stack up compared to everyone else?Today, we dig into how we tend to allow those around us and what we experience to shape our worth, instead of relying on a deeper foundation that doesn't shift nearly as easily. Instead of starting with performance, it starts with identity. God created each of us with intention - with a calling here on this earth. Most people say they believe that wholeheartedly, but live their lives based on how society values us instead.In this second part of the "Context Changes Everything" series, we discuss why it's so important not to focus on the first, but instead allow ourselves to focus on our uniqueness, our calling, and the worth that our Heavenly Father has given each of us.
Cette première expression remonte au Moyen Âge, et elle est bien plus ancienne… et animale qu'on ne l'imagine.À l'origine, on ne disait pas “leu leu”, mais “leu”. Ce mot est l'ancien français pour désigner le loup. On le retrouve d'ailleurs dans des noms comme “louveteau” ou dans certains toponymes. L'expression complète était donc “à la queue leu leu”, ce qui signifie littéralement : “à la queue du loup”.Pourquoi le loup ? Parce que les loups se déplacent souvent en file indienne, notamment dans la neige. Chaque animal pose ses pattes exactement dans les traces du précédent. Résultat : on a l'impression qu'il n'y a qu'un seul loup qui est passé. C'est une stratégie pour économiser de l'énergie… et aussi pour tromper d'éventuels observateurs.L'image est restée. Et peu à peu, l'expression a été utilisée pour désigner des personnes ou des objets qui se suivent en ligne, les uns derrière les autres.Mais alors, d'où vient la répétition “leu leu” ?C'est simplement une évolution linguistique. Au fil du temps, le mot “leu” est devenu rare, puis incompris. On l'a donc répété, un peu comme une formule rythmique, pour renforcer l'image et la rendre plus sonore. Ce phénomène est fréquent en français, surtout dans les expressions anciennes.Aujourd'hui, plus personne ne pense au loup en utilisant cette expression. Pourtant, il est toujours là, caché dans les mots.L'expression “aller à vau-l'eau” est ancienne, et comme souvent en français, elle vient d'une image très concrète… celle de l'eau qui s'écoule.Le mot clé ici, c'est vau. Aujourd'hui, il est totalement disparu du langage courant, mais au Moyen Âge, vau — ou val — désignait une vallée, un creux du terrain. Or, l'eau suit naturellement la pente, elle descend vers les vallées.“Aller à vau-l'eau”, à l'origine, signifie donc littéralement “aller vers le bas, comme l'eau qui coule dans la vallée”.Petit à petit, l'expression a pris un sens figuré. Ce mouvement vers le bas est devenu une métaphore de la dégradation, du laisser-aller, de la perte de contrôle. Une situation qui “va à vau-l'eau”, c'est une situation qui se détériore, qui part à la dérive, sans que personne ne la maîtrise.L'image est forte : quelque chose emporté par le courant, sans direction, sans résistance.Ce qui est intéressant, c'est que cette expression contient une double idée. D'un côté, la pente naturelle, presque inévitable. De l'autre, l'absence d'intervention humaine. Quand quelque chose “va à vau-l'eau”, ce n'est pas seulement qu'il va mal. C'est qu'on le laisse aller.On retrouve d'ailleurs cette nuance dans l'usage moderne. On l'emploie souvent pour parler d'une entreprise mal gérée, d'un projet abandonné, ou même d'une vie qui se désorganise. Il y a toujours cette idée d'un déclin progressif, presque passif.Au fond, comme beaucoup d'expressions anciennes, “aller à vau-l'eau” est une image simple, héritée du monde rural : l'eau descend, quoi qu'on fasse. Et si rien ne vient l'arrêter, elle emporte tout avec elle. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Send us a messageThink about any time you've purchased a bottle of water. In a large pack, that single bottle might be worth $.25 or less. In a large sports arena, that bottle costs $10 or more. What changed? Not the water, but the environment. One of the hardest things for us to recognize in life is that environments don't just reflect value - they can actually reshape how you see yourself. You can walk into a space with a pretty healthy sense of who you are, what you bring, and what you care about… and over time, that clarity can start to shift. Not because YOU have changed, but because the feedback you're getting, or not getting, begins to redefine the way you interpret your own worth.In this first part of our new series "Context Changes Everything", we talk about recognizing our value and how being in the wrong environment can often change our perception of who we are and how much value God places in us.
The details in Disney's updated Peter Pan's Flight queue are incredible, but most of them are overlooked by guests… and not all of them are accurate. On this episode of Distory with Kate & Kirk, we explore the queue of the Walt Disney World version of Peter Pan's Flight. Using rare Imagineering documents and attraction photos, we break down the history, artistry, and design of this unique space while uncovering the deeper story behind its details.As we move through this addition to the classic Magic Kingdom attraction, we uncover connections to Mary Blair's concept art, examine Imagineering details, and explain how effects like Tinker Bell and the moving shadows are brought to life. Kirk dives into the history of dog collars and window frames, Kate decodes the stickers on Wendy's suitcases and explores sketches from the original 1953 Darling nursery, and together we end in Pixie Passage while standing on a lost piece of Fantasyland history.Join us LIVE on YouTube every week! Be notified by subscribing to Kate's Youtube: @disneyciceroneYou can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, and at disneycicerone.com & walruscarp.comView full video versions of each episode at Disney Cicerone's YouTube channel HERE OR on the Spotify version of our podcast.Many thanks to Disney historian Joshua at E82 | The Epcot Legacy for contributing resources for this episode!Kate's BooksWalrusCarp T-shirts & MerchMOWD appDistory T-shirts and StickersKate's Substack
Ce n'est évidemment pas Bézu puisque cette expression existait bien avant que...tout le monde s'éclate à la queue leu leu... Bien bien avant même puisque ça remonte au XIème siècle. Déjà à cette époque, on parle le vieux français dont la grammaire permet de se passer sans problème d'article. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
What makes thought leadership actually travel? Not a bigger platform. Not louder marketing. A sharper idea that solves a real problem. In this episode, Peter talks with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, coauthor of Innovation as Usual: How to Help Your People Bring Great Ideas to Life and author of What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve. Thomas's work sits at the intersection of innovation, problem framing, and practical execution inside real organizations. The conversation focuses on a core truth behind strong thought leadership: the best ideas win because they are useful. Thomas explains that both of his books grew from underserved problems in the market. Innovation as Usual challenged the idea that innovation belongs only to CEOs or startups. It made the case that innovation has to work for managers operating inside the constraints of large organizations. Peter and Thomas also unpack why What's Your Problem? has such broad appeal. Its core idea is simple and powerful: most leaders are not bad at solving problems. They are bad at identifying the right problem to solve. That framing gives Thomas thought leadership that works across industries, roles, and even age groups because the problem is universal and the method is practical. This episode is also a masterclass in how thought leadership grows after a book is published. Thomas is candid about the anticlimax of launch day and the longer work that follows. A book is not the end goal. It is the platform. The real job is pushing the idea into the world, finding the people it helps, and building traction over time. Another standout theme is precision. Thomas argues that you do not start by chasing the audience. You start by naming the problem clearly. That is what helps the right audience find you. It is also why his ideas resonate with leaders, product managers, conference audiences, and executive education clients alike. Clear problem definition becomes clear market positioning. Peter also explores the discipline behind work that lasts. Thomas shares how testing ideas, getting blunt feedback, and refining the material made the second book stronger. For leaders building their own platforms, that is the takeaway: thought leadership becomes more powerful when it is pressure-tested, practical, and easy for others to pass along. This is a rich conversation about building thought leadership that does more than sound smart. It solves meaningful problems. It earns relevance in the market. And it creates lasting value long after the book hits the shelf. Three Key Takeaways: • Great thought leadership starts with a real problem, not a broad audience. Thomas makes the case that the breakthrough came from finding a novel angle on a useful issue. Instead of chasing visibility, he focused on problems that were important but underserved—first innovation inside large organizations, then problem framing itself. • A book is not the end product. It is the platform. One of the clearest lessons in the episode is that publishing is often anticlimactic. The real work begins after launch, when the author has to push the idea into the world, find the people it helps, and build traction over time. • The strongest ideas spread because they are practical and shareable. Thomas talks about testing his work with others and watching for the moment when readers said, "Can I share this with a buddy?" That is the signal that the idea is useful enough to travel. His work on solving the right problems has range because it is clear, practical, and easy for people to apply in very different settings. Enjoyed this episode? Queue up our conversation with Thomas Koulopoulos next. Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg focuses on solving the right problem. Thomas Koulopoulos explores how thought leaders tackle problems that never stand still. Put them together and you get a smart, practical masterclass on innovation, relevance, and how great thought leadership becomes real market value.
41 iterations of WrestleMania and 41 moments WWE would rather you forgot. Simon Miller presents The WORST Moment From Every WWE WrestleMania...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@SimonMiller316@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where is Pinterest going and how does it serve creators as their founding business adopters? Our team has actively been investing in e-commerce sellers, as Pinterest has given us signals since 2022 that it is headed in that direction. From the hiring of Bill Ready from PayPal and Venmo and his stacking of the C-suite team with other e-commerce-forward C-suite leaders, the writing was on the wall. But that leaves the big question of where do creators fit into all of this. Do people on Pinterest still find them discoverable? Lately, I've been playing around on Pinterest more as a user. Just to see what is coming up for me. Of course, the AI slop which is all around the internet, but products are definitely something that comes up strong the moment I give the algorithm any signal that I like.I'm going to Spain in the fall for my 50th birthday. We're spending 2 weeks exploring the country with friends and I cannot wait. I've already started looking at clothes and new swimsuits. The moment I clicked on a suit, my feed was flooded with resortware and more swim. It was hard to find content. But now I''m searching for tips on Spain and it's back. That being said, search is still alive and well. In fact, Pinterest in the Q4 2025 investor report, said they have more searches than Chat GPT. That's impressive. Also, users grew to 614 million. But something lacked in their report and caused the stock to dip – advertisers impacted by strong headwinds due to tariffs. Those were their words, not mine. What does that mean then? E-commerce sellers on a large scale - think Target and Walmart- were hit hard and pulled back advertising dollars.Queue a new C-suite member who is specifically targeting small and mid-size businesses for advertising. Those who are selling products are PRIME for spending money on Pinterest Ads. Our clients prove this out with our e-commerce sellers having some of the highest ROI in Q4 of 2025. Last, I'll say this. We're leaning into experimenting with Substack and how to leverage Pinterest for growth of subscribers. We have two accounts running the experiment now and they are eager to prove out this model by going through our accelerator model first and then transitioning into ads. Our team is so curious and excited. Is Pinterest dead in 2026? A question I've been asked every year. I don't think so but the old models aren't work. It's time to think differently and creatively. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:
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