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In this episode, we unpack the massive revamp of FAR Part 13, which completely strips out commercial clutter to focus strictly on simplified procedures for non-commercial acquisitions. We discuss operational updates for contracting officers, including the migration of payment clauses to Part 32, the transition to a dynamic online list of inapplicable laws, and the strict new legal distinction between canceling an unaccepted purchase order versus terminating an accepted one. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

News On The Flipside Lets Talk How The Main Stream Media Has Let Down The Citizens Of The USA and how politico Cnn MS now Or Not Real Media There Cable News Iran Wants Peace New Antarctic discovery flips our entire idea of life on Earth Frontline NATO ally shares shocking take on Russian invasion threat Leaked memo points to a new US military move Two spiked spheres allegedly dragged a man toward a UFO - police later sealed off the scene Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter purges Fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft in NATO first Since 2021, US government logs 350+ UFO reports In Iran, talk of whether to build a nuclear bomb bursts into the open Scientists finally know what it is - the golden orb found 2 miles below the ocean has been identified after 3 year The 'Eye of Sauron': What we know about Israel's advanced technology There are probably aliens alive on Mars - the statement NASA wasn't ready to make Russian media reacts to Trump's Putin invitation The Navy's sixth-generation carrier fighter finally breaks cover Democrats lose it over JD Vance's Astronomers may have found alien megastructures Mike Pompeo reacts to Iran's proposed plan to end the war Russian state media shares chilling plan for new war with Lithuania: 'It will be short' Trump has a call to make: Iran just dropped a new plan to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz US F-22s and Super Hornets are getting a new missile - China is the reason the Pentagon rushed its development This is why no one dares start a nuclear war Putin says all Ukraine peace proposals on the table, warns of Russian retaliation Scientists find microbes can survive traveling from planet to planet while clinging to asteroids Canada forms emergency plans for if Trump launches an invasion: report Sponsored Spirit of Anchorage is gone: Russian sovereignty over occupied territories no longer discussed — Zelenskyy Media White House TV pool to suspend coverage of Trump events United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

In this episode, we examine FAR Part 9, explaining how major sections—including pre-award surveys and contractor team arrangements—have been removed from codified regulation and relocated to the non-regulatory FAR Companion Guide. We also detail core retained statutory standards updated for plain language, along with critical new administrative rules that make non-compliance a direct trigger for suspension or debarment proceedings. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Ed Seaward about his thrilling novel, London Gothic (Dark Winter Press, 2026). In 1975, John Caine and his nineteen-year-old son Ricky bury a woman near a clump of trees in an open field on the rural outskirts of London, Ontario. In 1984, seventeen-year-old Bethany Caine is haunted by the disappearance of her mother nine years previous. Her father and brother insist Thelma Caine abandoned them one night, evidenced by her brief goodbye note. Having already escaped the house dominated by her brutish father to live with her lover, university student Angela, Bethany presses much older brother Ricky to reveal what actually happened to their mother.Structured along alternating timelines, with chapters exploring the Caine family in the 1970s interspersed with chapters set around the Victoria Day long weekend in 1984, London Gothic unfolds a story of violence and incest as those who truly love and support Bethany attempt to uncover the mystery of Thelma Caine's disappearance.Ed Seaward's novel London Gothic will be published by Dark Winter Press in October, 2026. His debut novel Fair was published in 2020 by The Porcupine's Quill. Awarded the Silver Medal in Urban Fiction by the 2021 Independent Book Awards, Fair was also shortlisted for the Canadian Authors Association's 2021 Fred Kerner Award. His screenplay, Mother Daughter Happiness was a finalist at the 2019 Pasadena International Film Festival.Ed's web publication Profiles From The Bright Side Of The Road features writers, actors, artists, environmentalists, family and friends. The Newfoundland family series, “It's Sharpe to Stay Home”, was republished by Downhome Magazine.After 30 years in the corporate world, Ed now writes full-time. He and his wife Barb live in Georgetown, Ontario.Hollay Ghadery is an award-winning Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024 and was longlisted for the Toronto Book Award. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, was released with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is a host on The New Books Network, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Founder of River Street, and the co-chair of the League of Canadian Poets BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. She is also a member of The National Book Critics Circle, The Creative Nonfiction Collective, and The Writers Union of Canada. Hollay was also featured on the cover of issue 10 of The Ampersand Review. Learn more about Hollay at her website here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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What if one of the best tools in your homeschool is already free?We're celebrating the library as a place where curiosity gets to roam and the default answer can be “yes.” We explore how browsing the stacks creates discoveries no search bar can replicate, why learning the Dewey Decimal System can empower kids, and how a regular library rhythm can enrich your homeschool.Then we make the case for picture books at every age. From visual literacy and sophisticated vocabulary to science, art, emotional insight, and family traditions, these books offer far more than beginning reading practice.Grab your library card and come rediscover the stacks with us!Resources:We love the Santa Clarita Public Library's Dewey Decimal cheat sheet (customized for kid interests!)—a perfect starting point for kids to make a bookmark or bingo card. Find Melissa's Inch and Roly books, Chris Barton's The Day-Glo Brothers, Jane Yolen's Owl Moon, and many other Brave Writer favorites in the Brave Writer Book ShopIf you'd like to spend your school year celebrating the riches of picture books, be sure to take a look at Brave Writer's Quill collections! These theme-based guides offer reading, writing, and math activities for ages 5-7, using picture books as portals for joyful learning.Registration is open now for Middle School Writing: Nonfiction Projects and many other Brave Writer classes!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attentionVisit Julie's Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie's new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingMelissa's books make great readalouds—and there are Darts for The Prairie Thief and The Nerviest Girl in the World. Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsSubscribe to Julie's Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa's Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.comConnect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA

In this episode, we review the residual hearsay exception under M.R.E. 807 and the Sixth Amendment right to present a complete defense under Chambers v. Mississippi. We examine whether the military judge arbitrarily excluded a third party's recorded confession and apology letter to the victim's parents, and whether admitting that evidence for impeachment alone infringed a weighty interest of the accused. We provide takeaways on the current trustworthiness standard, the line between judicial gatekeeping and panel credibility determinations, and the appellate risk of excluding exculpatory evidence. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline (Proverbs 1:7 NLT).--00:00 Intro00:19 Chapter 104:05 Chapter 206:12 Chapter 309:41 Chapter 412:25 Chapter 514:59 Chapter 618:44 Chapter 721:16 Chapter 825:03 Chapter 927:06 Chapter 1031:02 Chapter 1134:35 Chapter 1237:39 Chapter 1340:38 Chapter 1444:36 Chapter 1548:21 Chapter 1651:41 Chapter 1754:50 Chapter 1857:19 Chapter 1901:00:33 Chapter 2001:03:50 Chapter 2101:07:09 Chapter 2201:10:23 Chapter 2301:13:55 Chapter 2401:17:35 Chapter 2501:20:43 Chapter 2601:23:39 Chapter 2701:26:40 Chapter 2801:29:55 Chapter 2901:32:50 Chapter 3001:36:51 Chapter 3101:39:46 Outro--contact@parableministries.comhttps://www.parableministries.comhttps://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/--Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi--Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.New Living Translation, NLT, and the New Living Translation logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Ministries.TYNDALE, New Living Translation, NLT, the New Living Translation logo, and Tyndale's Quill logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Publishers.

For the brands that dominate, partnerships aren't just a creator strategy; they're a full-blown operating system. But how do you actually build that out?In this episode, Dave Yovanno is joined by industry veteran Steve Messa, Head of YouTube Creator and Influencer Program at BetterHelp, to unpack one of the most effective creator programs of the last decade. Scaling to over 5,000 active creator partnerships, Steve's team has made a notable shift, tossing out old playbooks that hinged on subscriber count in favor of ones built for the interest- and algorithm-driven economy. Together, Dave and Steve dig into why video podcasting is the most underappreciated play in creator marketing today, how the right compensation model really depends on the brand's goals and risk tolerance, and how the budget freed up by a program like this is what funds the upper-funnel brand moments most programs never get to.If you're ready to unlock the world of YouTube creators and build them into a funnel that inspires action, this episode is your place to start.This podcast episode was produced by Quill.

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In this episode, we review the hearsay exception for prior consistent statements under M.R.E. 801(d)(1)(B) and the Frost and Finch factors that govern each subsection. We examine whether a victim's statements to law enforcement were admissible to rehabilitate credibility attacked on the “other ground” of faulty memory in Ruiz, and of inconsistency in Brown, along with CAAF's clarification of Ayala on when both subsections may apply. We provide takeaways on anticipating impeachment, making strategic decisions about highlighting inconsistencies, and using bench briefs to frame the issue for the military judge. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

In this episode, we break down the mandatory priority ladder for federal procurement, guiding contracting professionals through the essential "rules of the road" for sourcing supplies and services. They also highlight crucial updates on using the Spend Under Management tiers, the relocation of Federal Supply Schedule procedures to the GSAM, and the streamlined three-day explanation process for unsuccessful quoters. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

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It's Marvel Monday and the Guardians face their final mission!ABOUT GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3May 5, 2023 | Theatrical ReleaseCAST & CREW OF GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3Director: James GunnWriters: James Gunn, Jim Starlin, Stan LeeCast:Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-LordChukwudi Iwuji as The High EvolutionaryBradley Cooper as Rocket (voice)Pom Klementieff as MantisDave Bautista as DraxKaren Gillan as NebulaVin Diesel as Groot (voice)BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSISThe Guardians of the Galaxy have settled into their new headquarters on Knowhere, but their peace doesn't last long. Adam Warlock, a powerful warrior created by the Sovereign High Priestess, attacks the Guardians in an attempt to get revenge for them stealing from her. He critically injures Rocket before Nebula is able to stab him.Unfortunately, the Guardians discover that they can't save Rocket because Orgocorp, the organization that experimented on him, implanted a kill switch inside him. With Rocket's life hanging in the balance, the Guardians set out to find the override code that can save him.As Rocket lies dying, we learn the tragic story of how he became the Rocket we know. As a baby raccoon, Rocket was captured and experimented on by the High Evolutionary, the leader of Orgocorp. The High Evolutionary is obsessed with creating a perfect society by genetically modifying animals into intelligent, humanoid creatures called Humanimals. Rocket proves to be unusually intelligent, and the High Evolutionary uses his ideas to improve future generations of Humanimals. But instead of being proud of Rocket, the High Evolutionary becomes jealous that one of his creations is able to solve problems that he can't. He decides to remove Rocket's brain and destroy the rest of his Humanimal friends. Rocket attacks him in a rage, takes down his henchmen, and escapes in a spaceship, eventually becoming the Rocket we know today.Back in the present, the Guardians enlist the help of an alternate version of Gamora, who is now a member of the Ravagers. Together, they break into Orgocorp and steal Rocket's file, only to discover that Theel, one of the High Evolutionary's advisors, has taken the override code.Off to Counter-Earth they go to confront the High Evolutionary and the Guardians quickly discover just how dangerous the High Evolutionary really is because he's planning to destroy the entire planet.They capture Theel and get the code to shut down Rocket's kill switch, but Rocket's heart stops, sending him into a near-death experience where he sees his Humanimal friends again and they tell him it's not his time. Peter Quill restarts his heart.There's also this group of kids that the Guardians rescue and before leaving, Rocket also discovers a group of imprisoned animals on the ship. The High Evolutionary confronts him. The Guardians defeat him, but Rocket chooses not to kill him.The Guardians help the animals and children escape to Knowhere. Quill nearly dies while trying to make it back, but Adam Warlock saves him after Groot had previously rescued Adam from the destruction of the ship.With the mission over, Peter decides it's time for him to leave the Guardians. He names Rocket the new captain before returning to Earth and reuniting with his grandfather, Jason. Rocket is the new lead and a new team of Guardians is ready to save the world. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode is an excerpt of a longer interview with Jim Johnstone. Jim Johnstone is a Toronto-based poet, editor, and critic. He is the author of seven collections of poetry, including The Chemical Life, which was shortlisted for the 2018 ReLit Award. Johnstone has also won several awards, including the Bliss Carman Poetry Award, a CBC Literary Award, the Ralph Gustafson Poetry Prize, the Robin Blaser Award, and Poetry's Editors Prize for Book Reviewing. Currently, he curates the Anstruther Books imprint at Windsor's Palimpsest Press, where he published The Next Wave: An Anthology of 21st Century Canadian Poetry. His most recent books are Bait & Switch, a collection of reviews, essays and conversations on poetry, and a collection of poems, The King of Terrors. Bait and Switch was published by Porcupine's Quill. The King of Terrors was published by Coach House Books.  Poetry Magazine Summer 2025

FC Dallas wins in their return to Toyota Stadium 4-3 over long time rival Sporting Kansas City. Sam, Ryan, and Steve talk about a record tying night for the Moose, what to think about Dallas' roller coaster performance against the worst team in the West, and reflect on the number of players having career years under the Quill administration.This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on September 5th, 2026. 

In this episode, we unpack two proposed rules from the Small Business Administration (SBA) that could qualify companies with up to half a billion dollars in annual revenue as small businesses. The hosting team breaks down the five major proposed shifts—including massive NAICS code consolidation, a preference for headcount-based standards, and the "hold harmless" policy—detailing exactly how these changes will reshape the "rule of two" and the competitive landscape for federal contractors. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

PEGGY "GIGI" HOOPER Artist & Illustrators of the Future Winner – Biography I always drew inspiration from my fascination with the worlds of young adult and children's literature and movies. My artistic journey was marked by an experimental nature that occasionally led to the unintentional destruction of personal property—a habit subtly encouraged by a supportive mother who fueled my creative endeavors. Sorry Mom, but thanks. After completing my studies at George Fox University and earning my B.A. in Illustration, I embarked on a journey as an artist with a penchant for exploration. Embracing a diverse palette of mediums, including photography, digital art, and traditional mixed media. As an illustrator who embodies a creative kaleidoscope, I take pride in exploring various art forms to express my unique vision. My work is a testament to playful exploration, weaving together vibrant narratives and perspectives to create immersive experiences. Evolving constantly, I find inspiration in the freedom of combining varied art forms, resulting in a rich tapestry of vibrant narration and textured storytelling, inviting audiences to step into a world where thoughts bend toward wonder. As a freelancer, I operate “9INE8IGHT” which is a creative studio currently in its early stages. My business is continuously evolving as I seek out new opportunities. I reside in Newberg, Oregon, where I live with my husband and sister. In my free time, I continue to enhance my skills through continuing education. I also enjoy exploring Oregon's picturesque hiking trails, and the occasional sip of my Bustelo cafecito while immersing myself in a good ol' comic book, children's book, or post-apocalyptic dystopian story. Find out more about Gigi at: www.GigiHooper.com MIKE JACK STOUMBOS Author & Writers of the Future Winner – Biography Mike Jack Stoumbos is a speculative fiction author and editor. He lives with his wife, their parrot, and their puppy. His work can be found on his Amazon Author Page. In his writing and workshop teaching, Mike Jack strives to bring joy, humor, and compassion--especially in genre fiction, which could do with fewer bleak and gritty stories. Mike Jack grew up in the Pacific Northwest with his (big) Greek family among a rich culture of storytelling, and with a personal drive to create art. Even from an early age, he was drawing board games and comic books; he could be easily coaxed into reciting a Disney movie start-to-finish, including songs and character voices. He performed his first paying musical theatre role at age 11; wrote a novel (a whopping 220-thousand word saga) at 15; and produced his first stageplay at 17. Before becoming a high school English teacher, Mike Jack spent a year working as a non-fiction writer and editor, as well as self-publishing The Baron Would Be Proud (2012), so he could bring his personal experience to the classroom. In the summer of 2019, Mike Jack made a commitment to prioritize his passion for writing, and has since been keeping daily word habits and braving the short-story submission circuit. Mike Jack has published short fiction in several anthologies since 2020 and won 1st place in the Writers of the Future Contest (2021). His space opera series, THIS FINE CREW, is published by Theogony Books of Chris Kennedy Publishing, starting with The Signal Out Of Space. In addition, Mike Jack began speaking at conventions and teaching workshops for emerging authors, as well as writing articles for The Book Break. In 2023, he and his wife launched WonderBird Press, LLC, to focus on short story publication. Find out more about Mike at: www.MikeJackStoumbos.com United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

Consent has been the focal point of discussions around sex in our society, and rightly so. But consent is, or should be, the bare minimum. Philosopher Quill R. Kukla joins me to examine how we can prioritize not just consent, but agency, and dare I say...pleasure? SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we dive into the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) to explain how FAR Part 8 has been completely restructured, consolidating three FAR parts into one and moving Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) ordering procedures out of the FAR and into the GSAM. We detail essential shifts for acquisition professionals, including the new required-use contract hierarchy, defense-specific deviations, and the strict three-day timeline for providing brief explanations to unsuccessful quoters. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department).

In this episode we dive into Trail 1, Troupe 13, and Trail 2, Symphony no. 13, with managers Syd and Quill.

PETER SHERAYKO Actor, Author, Producer, Western Historian Actor, author and producer Peter Sherayko has appeared in over 50 films, 100 television shows and 50 stage plays from Tombstone to Cody: An Evening with Buffalo Bill. Peter was one of the executive producers on 2015's Bone Tomahawk. So far, Peter has produced seven shows with three more in the works, written five books and created a CD of poetry. Peter is a bit of a character, well known for his Western look, cigar in hand and dog by his side. Additionally, Peter wedded his passion for entertainment and American history to form Caravan West Productions, the largest and best company to bring quality to the Hollywood Western and provide today's demanding film audience with the most authentic product possible. Together, they provide multiple services for films, television and commercials, including a 2400 acre ranch location, historically correct props, sets, costumes, and horses. Sherayko is recognized as historian and author, appearing in numerous Wild West Tech episodes for the History Channel and serving as technical consultant and supplier to both History Channel and Discovery Channel. He technically advised several films and stunt coordinated six. A body of Western related programming on both sides of the camera draws upon Peter's knowledge of the nineteenth century up to the 1920s to supply the weapons and props demanded by numerous film makers for their historical re-creations. The taped version of his one-man show, Cody...An Evening with Buffalo Bill was performed in a chataugua and was among the top finalists in the Santa Clarita International Film Festival when produced. He also released a CD At Your Service and hosted Varmint Media's The Guns of Billy the Kid. The State of Nebraska awarded him the Buffalo Bill Award for Achievements in Family Entertainment. As a member of the U.S. Air Force, he served with the "last of the flying tigers" (the 75th F.I.S. A.D.C.), working as a radio disc jockey in Virginia before returning to college to receive a B.A. in Theatre and an M.A. in Communications. Peter resides in Agua Dulce with his wife Susan and their menagerie of horses and dogs. Whether loading up for an entertainment project in the making or taking care of a complete petting zoo for a friend, there's never a dull moment here. "When you live in a rural landscape, it is a joy every morning that you get to create from home." Sherayko's passion for Westerns is clearly reflected in his body of work. Peter doesn't just work on Western films, he lives them. To learn more, visit: www.CaravanWestProductions.com Dr. Buck Montgomery Stuntman, Wild West Festival Producer – Biography While working as a Disney Studio animator, Dr. Buck Montgomery, a former bulldogger in the California rodeo circuit, began working as a Hollywood stuntman to supplement his income. Mentored by the stunt double for John Wayne, he ended up working in films such as The Sacketts, The Long Riders, Pale Rider and Back to the Future Part III. He went on to work as the entertainment director at Ponderosa Ranch (theme park for NBC's Bonanza) and ended up producing his own history-meets-Hollywood festival, the latest of which is the Kanab's Little Hollywood Wild West Fest, in Kanab, Utah (held this September 10 - 12). He's also the trail boss for SASS's Wild West Performing LittleHollywoodWildWestFest.com United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

In this episode, we review the CAAF's ruling that a defense counsel's statement of “no motions” at arraignment constituted an affirmative, express waiver of a multiplicity challenge to duplicative Article 128b domestic violence specifications. We examine the tension between waiver and forfeiture, the majority's reliance on the absence of an ineffective assistance of counsel claim, and the dissent's concern that constitutional double jeopardy rights were relinquished without any showing the accused personally understood or intended to give them up. We also discuss the still-unresolved question, left open in both Malone and the subsequent Ford decision, of what constitutes the “unit of prosecution” for Article 128b offenses, and provide takeaways for practitioners on documenting client conversations, charging strategy for “super specs,” and preserving multiplicity issues for appeal. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

In this episode, we examine the transition from prescriptive checklists to a dynamic acquisition planning process that moves procedural "how-tos" into the non-regulatory FAR Companion Guide. The discussion highlights the unification of consolidation and bundling into a single framework, alongside new transparency requirements designed to protect small business incumbents. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

JEFFERSON SNOW Author & Writers of the Future Winner – Biography Jefferson Snow writes stories in the genres of fantasy, horror, and science fiction and lives in Eagle Mountain, Utah with his wife and three children. In college, he majored in advertising at BYU but spent most of his time writing stand-up or sneaking into Brandon Sanderson's 318R lectures. Both pursuits honed his writing skills, despite his preference for stories with serious tones and softer magic systems. To Jefferson, the Fantasy genre is a grand cathedral, and he loves the gargoyles who guard its buttresses, anti-heroes like Logen Ninefingers and Tyrion Lannister. But as fun as those characters are, Jefferson believes we're not getting enough stories about the figures still inside the nave, the everyday parishioners, the Samwise Gamgees and Neville Longbottoms of the congregation. We still need stories about ordinary people doing the right thing, especially when it's difficult. Like much of Jefferson's work, “The Rune Witch” handles themes of loss, sacrifice, and temptation. Fascinated by the trope of the Faustian Bargain—like Fëanor and Melkor, Elric and Arioch, King Elias and Ineluki—Jefferson explores whether making a deal with the devil can ever be justified. “The Rune Witch” is Jefferson's first published work and it appears in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41. He hopes you enjoy it. Find out more at: www.JeffersonSnow.com ROBERT F. LOWELL Author & Writers of the Future Winner – Biography Robert F. Lowell is a Writers of the Future winner and Baen Fantasy Adventure Award finalist. His complicated relationship with reality began when he was born between two movie studios in Burbank, California. In previous professional lives he researched and wrote about international relations, weapons of mass destruction, and terrorism. He taught at universities in the US, Costa Rica, and Switzerland and was kissed by a dancing horse in Siberia. Now he expands the universe of online learning as an instructional systems designer and writes about swords, sorcery, robots, aliens, and mystical beasts as a member of the Wulf Pack Writers. He, his wife Lady Lowell, and their dog Murphy live in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Find out more at: RobertFLowell.com United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

Steven welcomes inaugural Folger Chair in Shakespeare Studies, Professor Paul Menzer, to discuss his new position at the Folger Library, his past service as president of the Marlowe Society of America, and his latest books, including the one he is working on right now, "Shakespeare's Enemies." Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger  Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, Ina Cu, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, John Shahan, Jon Foss, Michael Hannigan, Name Withheld, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, quizzi, Richard Wood, Sandi Boney, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

This week in the business of podcasting:Tom Webster walks through Podcast Movement's five-day takeover of Terminal 5 in New York City, from the inaugural Sounds Profitable Business Summit to a creator conference spanning more than 80 sessions across five stages.Sport Social's Ryan Barker makes the case that official club podcasts are the natural landing spot for betting sponsorship money as the Premier League phases out front-of-shirt gambling deals in 2026/27.Quill and CoHost CEO Fatima Zaidi explains why branded podcasts get cut, and lays out the named audience, defined behavior change, and single accountable owner that lasting shows share.Nielsen agreed to acquire media verification company DoubleVerify in a $2.15 billion all-cash deal, pairing audience data with verification tooling across a stack that explicitly includes audio.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

This week in the business of podcasting:Tom Webster walks through Podcast Movement's five-day takeover of Terminal 5 in New York City, from the inaugural Sounds Profitable Business Summit to a creator conference spanning more than 80 sessions across five stages.Sport Social's Ryan Barker makes the case that official club podcasts are the natural landing spot for betting sponsorship money as the Premier League phases out front-of-shirt gambling deals in 2026/27.Quill and CoHost CEO Fatima Zaidi explains why branded podcasts get cut, and lays out the named audience, defined behavior change, and single accountable owner that lasting shows share.Nielsen agreed to acquire media verification company DoubleVerify in a $2.15 billion all-cash deal, pairing audience data with verification tooling across a stack that explicitly includes audio.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Today in the business of podcasting:Tom Webster details Sounds Profitable's five-day takeover of New York City's Terminal 5 in September, spanning the partner-only Business Summit, the IAB Podcast Upfront after party, and Podcast Movement NYC.Quill and CoHost CEO Fatima Zaidi argues brand podcasts fail from unclear purpose rather than small budgets, and offers a three-part test for building shows that survive budget cuts.Alex Cooper's Unwell takes its first outside investment from Patrick Whitesell's firm WTSL at a $500 million valuation, signaling continued investor appetite for podcast creator IP.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Today in the business of podcasting:Tom Webster details Sounds Profitable's five-day takeover of New York City's Terminal 5 in September, spanning the partner-only Business Summit, the IAB Podcast Upfront after party, and Podcast Movement NYC.Quill and CoHost CEO Fatima Zaidi argues brand podcasts fail from unclear purpose rather than small budgets, and offers a three-part test for building shows that survive budget cuts.Alex Cooper's Unwell takes its first outside investment from Patrick Whitesell's firm WTSL at a $500 million valuation, signaling continued investor appetite for podcast creator IP.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

In this episode, we explore the historical roots of sealed bidding and its modern transformation under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), which reorganizes FAR Part 14 into a more accessible, lifecycle-based structure,. The discussion highlights the transition of non-regulatory best practices to the new FAR Companion, the removal of outdated procedures like facsimile bids, and the consolidation of two-step sealed bidding to create a leaner, more organized rulebook. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

In this episode, we review whether a suspect's statement, “I would like to speak to a lawyer, but um, yeah,” was an unequivocal invocation of the right to counsel under Article 31, UCMJ principles. We examine how the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces applied Edwards v. Arizona and Davis v. United States, and how the majority and dissent split over whether the words “but um, yeah” were meaningless filler words or introduced genuine ambiguity into the invocation. We provide takeaways for practitioners on evaluating motions to suppress based on the precise wording of a client's request for counsel. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome Natalie Zina Walschots, author of VILLAIN. About VILLAIN: The hench once called Anna, now known to her colleagues and enemies as the Auditor, has carved out a wicked name for herself. Any superhero unlucky enough to cross her path knows her potential and powers. Surely, her recent success should taste sweet: she has an incredible job with lots of perks, her boss will literally annihilate anyone who crosses her, and her greatest enemy, the former hero Supercollider, has been utterly defeated—literally ground to a still-living pulp. But the Auditor still has her sights set on a greater work: destroying The Draft, the organization that makes, trains, and manages the world's most powerful superheroes. These “heroes” have shown time and time again that they do more harm than good (she has the spreadsheets to prove it), and now is the time to stop the damage at its source. Yet all is not well for the Auditor and her fellow evildoers. Her employer, Leviathan—the world's most feared supervillain—is not coping well with Supercollider's defeat at someone else's hands. As their relationship deepens, her work-life balance increasingly involves navigating the feelings of someone who doesn't believe they have any. Moreover, her unlikely ally and unexpected friend, Quantum Entanglement, has reappeared, forcing the Auditor to confront all the ways they deceived each other. Tension and uncertainty haunt the Auditor, and the fear that their triumph is about to crumble looms over all of them. The Auditor soon finds herself facing down an opponent unlike any she's taken on before—not another superhero, but someone like her, someone much more dangerous: The Draft's Chief Marketing Officer. Their conflict isn't a test of physical prowess, but ideas, and as their fight escalates, she’ll need more than preternatural pattern recognition, data analysis, and a horrific imagination to meet this challenge. It's guerrilla ad warfare, and the Auditor might have finally met her match. About Natalie Zina Walschots: Natalie cultivates fandoms, builds new communities, develops character voices, leads interactive fiction workshops, designs alternate reality games, constructs branching narratives, and most mornings opens Tumblr before opening her eyes. Her client list includes scrappy indie game studios, critically acclaimed television shows, mixed martial artists, print magazines, talk shows, NGOs, and a few more that defy categorization. Natalie's work wins awards, grows audiences, and introduces people to the thing they often end up loving most in the world. As a writer and journalist, you can find her work in the National Post, The Walrus, Quill & Quire, The Globe & Mail, and beyond. She's the author of two poetry collections, DOOM: Love Poems for Supervillains and Thumbscrews, and the novels Hench and its sequel Villain. Hench, dedicated to the plight of hench-people (the downtrodden and often expendable employees of supervillains), was a finalist on the 2021 season of Canada Reads and a nominee for the Locus Award for Best First Novel. Natalie has presented at Console-ing Passions, CGSA, Digital Odyssey, TCAF/CSSC, and more. She is an active member of Dames Making Games, and has previously worked with Pixelles, Concordia's Technoculture, Art and Games Lab, and The Hand Eye Society. She can be found causing trouble at DMG or talking about heavy metal on Banger TV. She has often been in the newspaper for swearing. She lives in Nova Scotia with her partner and four cats. This week's picks: Natalie #1: Antigen Shift: Verified Unidentified (album) Natalie #2: Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman Tracy: Harley Quinn Vol. 1: No Good Deed Patrick: Pathfinder Bastion of Blasphemies Adventure Path Links: Natalie Zina Walschots on BluSky Tracy Townsend on BluSky Patrick Hester on Instagram The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2026 Patrick Hester The post Episode 713-With Natalie Zina Walschots appeared first on The Functional Nerds.

I interviewed Négar Motevalymeidanshah & Gwenaelle Clauwaert about Less Than 5gr of Saffron on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Venice Immersive in Venice, Italy. Here is the story synopsis for Less Than 5gr of Saffron: "Golnaz is a young Iranian immigrant trying to adjust to her new life in Germany. One evening, returning from her job (as an assistant at a migrant reception centre in the Berlin suburbs), she is starving, and her refrigerator is empty. She decides to go to the nearest supermarket. The supermarket has just received a new product: saffron. Even though it is very expensive for her, she cannot resist: she buys a packet of saffron. Emotions overwhelm her. She feels the need to cook a home-cooked meal to help her overcome her homesickness. She prepares rice and adds saffron, a comfort food from her past. But she never expected that this moment would plunge her back into the most traumatic events of her life. Most notably, three years ago, she survived a tragic drowning that took her family while traveling illegally by boat." Here are the contextual domains that are explored: Exile and being a refugee [12]. Takes place in a new [4] home far from home [9] whose memory of family who died [8] all brought back through the embodied experience of food and saffron [1]. "The project evokes our capacity to identify profoundly with a survivor by placing her in a universally familiar-preparing a meal." Here is the Elemental Center of Gravity: 1st Center of Gravity of Earth Element / Environmental and Embodied Presence: Quinitessential and paradigmatic example of spatial storytelling taking through a variety of immersive and spatial contexts with seamless transitions and edits. Also switches between 3rd person and 1st person POV2nd Center of Gravity of Water Element / Emotional Presence: Like living within a Lucid Dream, very dynamic, poetic. It's cut to music, and so it very much has a music video type pacing and rhythm. Some really elegant spatial transitions, and powerful moments that use metaphors that were just extremely visceral and moving. The piece very much relies upon flashbacks and memories of traumatic moments of escaping authoritarian contexts. So you start off in the mudance context of a kitchen from a first-person POV, but then upon smelling the saffron spice, then it immediately transports you into these violent memories of being an exiled refugee. It's also farily brief, and so short and sweet.3rd Center of Gravity of Air Element / Mental and Social Presence: No words, Poetic Dream Logic. Meaning is discerned through the poetic interpretations of the juxtaposition of a visual and spatial storytelling lanuage. Very powerfully done.4th Center of Gravity of Fire Element / Active Presence: No narrative agency or any embodied Interactions Archetypal Themes and Character Explored: Connections to flavors and smells of food to memory. Sadness, harshness, limitations, constraint. Sudden and unexpected trauma -- "she never expected that this moment would plunge her back into the most traumatic events of her life" Artist Statement: "Less than 5 Gr of Saffron tackles a subject we think we've already seen too much of: the often tragic circumstances under which many migrants flee their home countries in search of a better future. A hundred times, stories of shipwrecks and the numbers of those drowned have filled our screens, anonymous people who disappear from our memories with a snap of the fingers. The project evokes our capacity to identify profoundly with a survivor by placing her in a universally familiar-preparing a meal. In today's extremely violent context, this empathetic experience helps to rekindle within us a common humanity, whether we have experienced such trauma firsthand or not." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7VtxTHx_H0 This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Hey Kids! Josh and I are talking about Moss—the heartwarming story of a brave little mouse forced to save an entire kingdom because all the qualified adults were apparently busy. We discuss Quill's adorable adventures, clever puzzles, gorgeous world, and our repeated attempts to prove that two grown men can be outsmarted by a game featuring a mouse with a sword. Quill may be tiny, but she carries this adventure—and occasionally our dignity—on her back. Listen now at Dad's Game Review! #Moss #DadsGameReview #GamingPodcast #IndieGames

KELLEN CUTSWORTH Author, Columnist, Executive at Western Writers of America – Biography Kellen Cutsforth has published numerous books on the American West including Buffalo Bill, Boozers, Brothels, and Bare-Knuckle Brawlers (2015); Buffalo Bill's Wild West Coloring Book (2017), the co-authored volume Old West Showdown: Two Authors Wrangle over the Truth about the Mythic Old West (2018), it's sequel Showdown at High Noon: Another Battle over Truth in the Mythic Old West (2021)and Buffalo Bill and the Birth of American Celebrity. (2021) Kellen has also worked as a ghostwriter on numerous projects. He has published nearly 50 articles in such magazines as Wild West and True West and is a featured columnist for Western Writers of America's Roundup magazine. He is an active member of the Western Writers of America and served as a Spur Award judge and panelist at numerous WWA conventions. Kellen is currently the Western Writers Twitter account manager and a past president of the Denver Posse of Westerners. Kellen was a finalist for the Will Rogers 2019 Medallion Award and he was honored in 2018 by the Denver Posse of Westerners with the group's prestigious Rosenstock Lifetime Achievement Award. He was also the co-chairman for the Denver Posse of Westerner's 75th Anniversary Brand Book committee. Kellen can be found online at www.patreon.com/kellencutsforth, www.facebook.com/kellencutsforth, and on twitter https://twitter.com/western_writers. ----MARK GREATHOUSE Author, Board Member at Western Writers of America – Biography Mark Greathouse is inspired by America's western frontier and the reader's pleasure. He has twenty-seven books published and has another three completed and scheduled for release. When not in his home office, he can be found at coffee houses pounding his laptop keys while channeling his inner cowboy and letting his creative juices flow. Mark also writes history-based articles for western-themed magazines; short stories for anthologies; and gives talks to church, veteran, business, and children's groups. He takes pride in having walked the very trails upon which he has placed his characters. Mark is a retired business executive, entrepreneur, private equity investor, educator, and community advocate who turned in retirement to a new career authoring western genre fiction. He is a member of Western Writers of America plus belongs to a handful of writer groups. Mark holds BA and MBA degrees, but those really don't matter all that much in the scheme of things these days. Find out more about Mark at,... MarkGreathouseAuthor.com United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

In the premiere episode of The Backbone, host 1SG Green brings together leaders from across the Judge Advocate General's Corps for a special National Paralegal Appreciation Day discussion focused on the evolution of Army legal practice, professional development, and the future of the Army's Paralegal. Joined by CSM Bostic, the 14th Regimental Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps; 1SG Washington, Project Lead for the 27D Paralegal Handbook; SFC Grell, Project Lead for the Legal Technician Standard Training Package (STP); and LTC Wilson, providing the operational Judge Advocate perspective, the panel explores how leadership, doctrine, operational experience, and innovation are transforming the way Army legal professionals support commanders and Soldiers. Together, they discuss the modernization of the 27D Paralegal Handbook, the development of the Legal Technician Standard Training Package (STP), the importance of professional development, and the leadership required to prepare the next generation of Army paralegals. The conversation highlights how doctrine, operational experience, education, and innovation work together to strengthen the Corps and ensure legal professionals remain ready to meet the demands of an evolving operational environment. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

In this episode, we explore the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) of Part 19, which reorganizes small business regulations into acquisition life cycle stages while moving non-regulatory best practices to the FAR Companion. The discussion highlights critical updates for practitioners, such as the mandatory Rule of Two at the master contract level and a new, efficient process for automatically releasing requirements from the 8(a) program. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

In this episode, we review the interplay between unlawful command influence (UCI) and a plea agreement's waiver of all waivable motions. We examine whether a “waive all waivable motions” provision, confirmed through a judge's colloquy, forecloses appellate review of a UCI claim even when the accused later alleges his defense counsel misadvised him about its effect. We provide takeaways on the importance of thorough judicial inquiries into waiver provisions, precise and documented advice from defense counsel on what a plea waives, and the correct legal standard for assessing prejudice in ineffective assistance of counsel claims tied to a guilty plea. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

LANCE ROBINSON Author & Writers of the Future Winner – Biography Lance Robinson has had a strong interest in Science Fiction since elementary school reading The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and Dune being a fan of Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke as well as writing his first novel before finishing high school. Lance lives in the city of Thunder Bay, in northwestern Ontario, Canada, in the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg peoples and Fort William First Nation. When he's at his day job, he's a social scientist whose work revolves around the human dimensions of managing natural resources. He generally doesn't put an “environmental science fiction” label on his work, but environmental themes and musings about human beings' economic, cultural and spiritual relationships with nature are often woven into his fiction. Find out more at: LanceRobinsonWriter.com LISA SILVERTHORNE Author & Writers of the Future Winner – Biography Lisa Silverthorne writes mythic, emotionally charged fantasy, romance, mystery, and science fiction—stories of lost souls, destiny, devotion, redemption, irreverent humor, the sacred cost of power, and the right to belong. An award-winning storyteller with almost 35 novels and over 150 short stories, she blends vivid prose, elemental world-building, and character-driven intensity into tales that are sometimes irreverent, sometimes heartbreaking, but always mythic. Her stories also blend intimate slow burn with apocalyptic stakes, creating emotionally resonant worlds where love endures even in ruin. She is drawn to characters who break, endure, and find their way back to themselves—and to each other—against impossible odds. Her worlds are rich with magic, danger, and heart‑deep connection, always anchored by the belief that even in darkness, love remains a transformative force. She lives in Las Vegas with a skittish tabby Maine Coon, a brash grey ragdoll, and a feisty tortie Persian kitten. Find out more at: www.LisaSilverthorne.com United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

Steven welcomes videographer and theatre maker Jared Randolph to this episode to discuss how his theatre background led him to the authorship mystery and the play project he is working on titled, "Shakespeare's Shadow." Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger  Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, Ina Cu, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, John Shahan, Jon Foss, Michael Hannigan, Name Withheld, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, quizzi, Richard Wood, Sandi Boney, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

In this episode, we review the notice requirements for an offense of conduct unbecoming an officer under Article 133.  We examine preemption rules and whether an accused has fair notice that kissing a junior enlisted trainee constitutes conduct unbecoming an officer.  We provide takeaways on drafting specifications and preserving issues for appeal. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department).

In this episode, we discuss navigating the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) using updated tools on acquisition.gov, including practitioner albums for change summaries and the new FAR Companion. The panel outlines how to locate agency-specific supplements like the AFARS and DFARS, while providing strategies for researching primary sources such as National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs) and GAO case law. Finally, the episode introduces the newly renamed Acquisition Attorney's Deskbook and explores the evolving role of closed and open AI tools in conducting streamlined legal analysis. Resources Links Deskbooks: Attorney's Acquisition Deskbook: tjaglcs.army.mil/publications Fiscal Law Deskbook: tjaglcs.army.mil/publications Primary Sources: FAR: www.acquisition.gov/ RFO: www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul RFO Practitioner Albums: www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/practitioner albums FAR Companion: www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/page_file_uploads/far-companion.pdf AFARS Link: www.army.mil/armycontracting#org-afars DFARS: www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html and https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars_far_overhaul_class_deviations.html U.S. Code and Statutes: uscode.house.gov/ Congress: www.congress.gov/ DoD History & Library Directorate: whs mil.libguides.com/dodappropriationslaws GAO: www.gao.gov/legal/bid-protests/search Court of Federal Claims (COFC): www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/ Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA): www.asbca.mil/ Secondary Sources: Congressional Research Reports: www.congress.gov/quick-search/crs products?qs_expand=true WIFCON.com: www.wifcon.com Small Gov Con: www.smallgov.com StanHinton: www.stanhinton.com Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department).

Narrator: Vanessa Labrie

Three-time Live World Goose Calling Champion and founder of Quill Creek Calls, Chance Wadsworth, drops into our podcast decoys to talk contest calling, waterfowl hunting tactics, what makes his calls so good, and his entrepreneurial journey. If you're a waterfowl hunter, competition caller, or looking to get into either, this is the podcast for you! As always, we want to hear your feedback! Let us know if there are any topics you'd like covered on the Vortex Nation™ podcast by asking us on Instagram @vortexnationpodcast

In this episode, we explores the 75-year history of the Small Business Administration, tracing its origins from World War II defense advocacy to its modern role in managing government-wide contracting goals. The discussion also covers essential topics for practitioners, including the "Rule of Two," recent legal shifts in the 8(a) program, and upcoming acquisition reforms in the FY26 NDAA. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

Steven welcomes the return of authorship mystery edicator and music composer, Daniel Steven Crafts to discuss his experience teaching the authorship mystery and his latest project - a full-length opera based on the life of Edward de Vere. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger  Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, Ina Cu, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, John Shahan, Jon Foss, Michael Hannigan, Name Withheld, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, quizzi, Richard Wood, Sandi Boney, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Steven welcomes Professor Terri Bourus from Florida State University and one of four editors of the New Oxford Shakespeare, to discuss her work and research on "Hamlet." Steven and Professor Bourus discuss the significance of the quarto and folio versions of the play, and whether or not the "Q1 Hamlet" could be an early draft of the "Hamlet" we know today.   Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger  Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, Ina Cu, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, John Shahan, Jon Foss, Michael Hannigan, Name Withheld, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, quizzi, Richard Wood, Sandi Boney, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com

Steven welcomes Professor Terri Bourus from Florida State University and one of four editors of the New Oxford Shakespeare, to discuss her work and research on "Hamlet." Steven and Professor Bourus discuss the significance of the quarto and folio versions of the play, and whether or not the "Q1 Hamlet" could be an early draft of the "Hamlet" we know today.   Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger  Made possible by Patrons: Clare Jaget, Courtney L, David Neufer, Dean Bradley, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henke, Ellen Swanson, Frank Lawler, Garrett Jackson, Heidi, Ina Cu, James Warren, Jen Swan, John Creider, John Eddings, John Shahan, Jon Foss, Michael Hannigan, Name Withheld, Neal Riesterer, Patricia Carrelli, quizzi, Richard Wood, Sandi Boney, Sheila Kethley, Stephen Hopkins, Teacher Mallory, Tim Norman, Tim Price, Vanessa Lops Don't Quill the Messenger is a part of the Dragon Wagon Radio independent podcast network. For more great podcasts visit www.dragonwagonradio.com