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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 16, 2026 is: zeugma • ZOOG-muh • noun Zeugma refers to wordplay in which a single word relates to other words in such a way that it means something different in each case, as in “building a boat and a reputation” and “open a book along with your mind.” // A clever use of zeugma was demonstrated by Groucho Marx's character Rufus T. Firefly in Duck Soup (1933): “You can leave in a taxi. If you can't get a taxi, you can leave in a huff. If that's too soon, you can leave in a minute and a huff.” See the entry > Examples: “... in an evocative use of zeugma—my favorite literary device ... [Oyinkan] Braithwaite writes, ‘The old house and everyone in it was falling apart.'” — Hudson Warm, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2 Nov. 2025 Did you know? “Zeugma, like the pun, is economical: it contracts two sentences into one . . .; it links unrelated terms—mental with moral, abstract with physical, high with low—and thus generates surprise,” wrote Walter Redfern in Puns (1984). Zeugma, which has been a part of the English language since the 15th century, comes from Greek, where it literally means “joining.” But even those who are unfamiliar with the word are likely well acquainted with the clever wordplay to which it refers—zeugma is a beloved device of lyricists, probably for the economy noted by Redfern. Notable examples come from Alanis Morissette (“You held your breath and the door for me”), Taylor Swift (“The wine is cold like the shoulder that I gave you”), and the Beatles (“Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her name”).

It's Wayback Wednesday, with another interview from our archives. This week, in response to the new Steven Spielberg film Disclosure Day, we present our interview with paranormal researcher and author Nick Redfern about his book Final Events.First released October 23, 2010IT'S RARE that new information emerges in UFO research, but we're honored this week to feature a man who's managed to disclose the existence of a group that's remained under the radar of ufologists for over 60 years.Researcher and author Nick Redfern (www.nickredfern.com/) discusses his new book Final Events and the Secret Government Group on Demonic UFOs and the Afterlife (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933665483?ie=UTF8&tag=peeringintoda-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1933665483), in which he describes a secret group inside the U.S. intelligence community called the Collins Elite.Formed in the wake of the 1947 Roswell crash, the Collins Elite came to believe that UFOs are the product of fallen angels who want to harvest human souls, and that radical action — imposition of an Old Testament form of morals and dogma on a planetary scale — is needed to save humanity from a hellish end.Final Events is a must-read for anyone who sees through the thin scientific veneer of the UFO phenomenon. The Collins Elite, if Redfern's sources were telling the truth, are not Christians. Christ never called his followers to literally conquer the world and make disciples by force, which logic tells us doesn't work anyway.Sadly, there are those who either can not or will not make a distinction between true followers of Jesus Christ and those who seek dominion in His name.Follow us!• X: @viewfrombunker (https://x.com/viewfrombunker) | @sharonkgilbert (https://x.com/sharonkgilbert) | @derekgilbert (https://x.com/derekgilbert)• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse• Substack: gilberthouse.substack.com | sharonkgibert.substack.com• YouTube: @GilbertHouse (https://youtube.com/@gilberthouse) | @UnravelingRevelation (https://youtube.com/@unravelingrevelation)• Facebook.com/viewfromthebunker

On today’s episode, we have Sydney’s alt-pop veteran, Sparrows. Corporeal and fantastical, Jess Nitties microdoses whimsy and manifests her internal worlds. Her music is a tapestry of sound design, weaving familiar pop elements with ornamental percussion. No stranger to the airwaves, she was awarded fbi’s Independent Artist of the Week in 2018. She makes her radio return in lieu of new music JUST around the corner. Jess - let’s get Out of the Box!This episode was presented to you by Nick Hibbs and produced by Alex Kennedy. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Redfern Elder and culinary pioneer Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo OAM has become the first sitter in the National Portrait Gallery to be immortalised in etching, unveiled by Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

Today's guest is one of the most distinctive voices in hip hop today. For more than two decades, New York rapper Billy Woods has built a reputation for his vivid storytelling and thoughtful, densely layered political lyricism, which mirror his fiercely independent approach to making music. Following his sensational show at Manning Bar, we're so excited to welcome him to Out of the Box. This episode was presented to you by Matt Do and produced by Alex Kennedy. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Monday edition of the Mark My Words podcast, where the crew dives into story time and answers your listener questions after a massive weekend of footy. Listen in as the boys share hilarious and brutal memories of their "welcome to first grade" moments. The hosts also tackle tough fan questions, debating everything from spending $1.2 million on an elite halfback to the true value that a club legend brings to a young squad. Plus the most polarizing players in the game right now, failed club rebuilds, and whether the New South Wales and Queensland Cups properly prepare young halves. You can find us on YouTube and on Instagram - just search ‘The Continuous Call Team’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is T Breezy, a Gamilaraay rapper from Inverell NSW. Coming onto the scene with his debut EP ‘2360’, which won album of the week honours here at fbi radio, T Breezy brought a harder, southern hip hop influenced style of trap which quickly set him apart from the rest of Australian hip-hop. A mainstay in the underground, his 2024 collaborative album ‘Souths Most Wanted’ with Walkerboy, showed us that 2360 was just a taste of what’s to come. He recently put out his 2nd EP, Traction, further refining that singular sound and putting his ambition on full display. This episode was presented to you by Matt Do and produced by Alex Kennedy. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a digital age where misinformation propagates - originality thrives. Our guest on the show today, Gigi’s Theory, creates a space for the culturally curious. Deep diving into the pockets of music, fashion, and art, she identifies tastemakers, highlighting black art and sounds. Her artisanal commentary has solidified her as a trusted voice within the Melbourne art scene. Gigi joins us here today to chat about competing with the algorithm, her hopes and dreams for the future of art, and of course - music! This episode was presented to you by Nick Hibbs and produced by Alex Kennedy. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is one i’ve been trying to get on the show for almost a year, seriously, our conversation starts back in November. A DJ and producer who really questions the idea of “genre” by fluently floating between every different form of electronic music you can think of, from IDM, bass, pop, glitch, noise, hip-hop and putting them all on the same record or mix. Technically a Sydney based artist, question mark, for the past year, ealing has been living in Taiwan, performing and making new music. Having only just touched down in Sydney about a week ago, I'm so thrilled to finally have them on the show. This episode was presented to you by Matt Do and produced by Kass Vincent. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making his grand return on Out of the Box, we have the ironclad king of Western Sydney, it’s SOLLYY! Since he was on last, he’s continued shaking up the rap scene with his euphonic beats and die-cast bars. Scribing tongue-in-cheek delinquency on the T1 line, he’s brought that kid-in-the-back of the class energy to the world stage. After leaving his heart out west with last years’ release, he’s here to chat about the star-studded new album, his creative process, and what he has to come. This episode was presented to you by Nick Hibbs and produced by Alex Kennedy. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is the next big thing in alt rock, joining us all the way from LA is Violet Grohl! Violet’s new album, Be Sweet to Me, which came out just a few weeks ago harks back to classic punk with a sleek modern twist, though it’s punctuated by some truly beautiful tender moments that reveal her other side. This episode was presented to you by Matt Do and produced by Kass Vincent. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put your mirrorshades on! Our guests today are the one and only industrial hip-hop trio clipping. Making their appearance on the scene back in 2009, they’ve been pushing the envelope ever since. Their sonics infuse afrofuturism, horrorcore, and sci-fi storytelling, as seen in their sibling concept albums, There Existed an Addiction to Blood, and Visions of Bodies being Burned. Their release from last year, Dead Channel Sky, once again raises the bar, adding glitch, EDM, and acid techno into the cauldron. Joining us ahead of their upcoming tour, and hitting our shores for the first time EVER, they’re here today please welcome Daveed and William from clipping.! This episode was presented to you by Nick Hibbs and produced by Kass Vincent. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s guest is an artist that never stands still. One who’s not afraid to play in the darkness, he has an incredible discography that spans countless genres. From ambient, to drone, IDM, techno, jungle and more often than not all of these in the same record. On his newest and seventh full length album, Tremor, he experiments with his first true musical love - shoegaze! Daniel Avery joins us on the program ahead of his show at City Recital Hall next Thursday, 11 June.This episode was presented to you by Matt Do and produced by Kass Vincent. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journey to Diagnosis is a Being Patient series sponsored by Eisai. As with all of our reporting, the sponsor has no role in choosing guests, shaping questions, or reviewing content before publication.Eisai: https://www.eisai.com/index.htmlJourney to Diagnosis: https://beingpatient.com/journey-to-diagnosis/Scott Redfern first noticed cognitive changes in his mid-50s, when he began struggling to find words during stressful meetings and conversations at work. Because Alzheimer's disease ran in his family, he sought medical guidance, but early cognitive testing and an MRI did not provide clear answers. After advocating for further evaluation, an amyloid PET scan confirmed amyloid buildup in his brain. Redfern, now 62, has since retired and is receiving Leqembi, also known as lecanemab, an anti-amyloid treatment approved for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's.In this conversation with Being Patient's Mark Niu, Redfern discusses the emotional impact of his diagnosis, the importance of finding compassionate care, and why patients may need to advocate for themselves when they know something is wrong. He also shares how writing his Substack newsletter “I'm Still Me,” volunteering, hiking, and staying connected with friends have helped him preserve his sense of identity. His message to others experiencing cognitive changes is that seeking answers early can provide access to treatment, support, and more time to plan how they want to live.----If you loved this Live Talk, visit our website to find more of our Alzheimer's coverage and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beingpatient.com/Follow Being Patient: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Being_Patient_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingpatientvoices/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingpatientalzheimersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/being-patientBeing Patient is an editorially independent journalism outlet for news and reporting about brain health, cognitive science, and neurodegenerative diseases. In our Live Talk series on Facebook, former Wall Street Journal Editor and founder of Being Patient, Deborah Kan, interviews brain health experts and people living with dementia. Check out our latest Live Talks: https://beingpatient.com/live-talks/

Barry Snell catches up with Team England para-swimmer Rebecca Redfern, moments after she finished 8th in the women's 50m Freestyle (S-13 category) at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026.Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team England para-swimmer Matthew Redfern, moments after Matthew finished 4th in the men's 50m Freestyle (S-13 category) at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Barry Snell catches up with Team England para-swimmer Matthew Redfern, moments after Matthew won a bronze medal in the men's 100m freestyle event (S-13)  at the Commonwealth Games in GlasgowImage shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white and black background ‘RNIB' written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio' is written in black in a smaller font. 

Fletch and Scope dive into the issues at the Rabbitohs. Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch! 3pm on SEN 1170 AM Sydney & SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen LIVE: ⁠https://www.sen.com.au/listen⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Run Home with Joel & Fletch! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/joelfletchsen⁠⁠⁠ *Timecodes approximate* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we remember our growing up years, in our families of origin? And how do we experience those families now? Do we find blessing in our memories, and in current family experience? Or do we wish things were different? In her many years of ordained ministry, Rev. Sue has found the Family Systems Theory of Murray Bowen to be a powerful lens through which to view our families. She'll share with us some key aspects of the theory, giving examples from her own life. This service will also include a ceremony to honor outgoing Board members and welcome new ones.Rev. Sue has been a UU minister since 1985. She has divinity degrees from Harvard and Episcopal Divinity School, and has served congregations in both settled and transitional capacities. She moved to Albuquerque in 2012 to marry her late beloved, Chuck Campbell, a member of First Unitarian for almost 40 years. She still lives in the house they shared. Music: Lydia Clark

As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in GlasgowWe're talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Rebecca Redfern MBE.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

As we approach the start of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in GlasgowWe're talking to some of the blind and partially sighted athletes, going for gold.Here's RNIB Connect Radio's Barry Snell with Team England Para Swimmer, Matthew Redfern.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

Yazzy is joined by two great guests holding it down while Gerry is on sabbatical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flying jackets, faces frozen mid-scream, a coven convinced they needed David Bowie's blood, and a demon that crashed a text at exactly 666 megabytes — these are the paranormal encounters the famous swear actually happened to them.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CelebrityGhostEncountersREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ff82f8yuFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Don't try and tell some celebrities that ghosts don't exist, because they've seen all the paranormal proof they need to believe. (Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal) *** A prayer for food resulted in fish raining down from the sky in Yoro, Honduras. And now it happens regularly – sometimes twice a year – with still no definitive explanation. (Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines) *** Is it possible that UFO sightings and sightings of the Chupacabra are somehow related? Even stranger – is it possible the strange dog-lizard-like creatures came from crashed spaceships? (UFOs And The Chupacabra) *** Weirdo family member Laura tells a strange story about a candy store – and its resident ghost. (Haunted Candy Store)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:13.649 = Show Open00:02:50.627 = Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal00:31:59.645 = UFOs And The Chupacabras ***00:39:37.674 = Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines00:46:26.106 = Haunted Candy Store ***00:50:58.248 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2ZAzYGX“Celebs Who Have Had Ghost Encounters by Lydia Price: http://bit.ly/2Iq0bCm“UFOs And The Chupacabra” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2XS41cy“Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines” by Panchali Dey: http://bit.ly/2IQ9p9Y“Haunted Candy Store” by Weirdo family member, Laura(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: January, 2021This episode of Weird Darkness gathers famous names who swear the paranormal found them, a Puerto Rican legend that ties dead Chupacabras to a crashed UFO, a Honduran town where fish fall from the sky, and a Wisconsin candy store with a listener's uneasy childhood dream folded in.It opens with celebrities who came away convinced. Carrie Fisher described lights and electronics switching on and off in her Beverly Hills home after her friend R. Gregory Stevens died there; Matthew McConaughey named the blue-dressed spirit he confronted in his house Madame Blu; and a young Keanu Reeves watched an empty jacket drift through a doorway in his New York apartment, the reality of it confirmed only by his nanny's face. Patrick Stewart saw a man in a beige coat vanish in the wings of the Theatre Royal Haymarket during Waiting for Godot, later matched to the ghost of 19th-century actor-manager Baldwin Buckstone, who died in 1879. Peter Jackson woke to a woman with a screaming face at the foot of his bed near London's St. James Theatre, a ghost his wife had seen two years earlier. Miley Cyrus fled a London flat over a boy she kept seeing on the bathroom sink; Ariana Grande photographed what she called textbook demon faces at Kansas's Stull Cemetery and found the file measured 666 megabytes; and David Bowie spent much of the 1970s certain a coven of witches wanted his semen, lighting black candles and hiring white magician Walli Elmlark to exorcise his swimming pool. John Lennon, by Uri Geller's account, described bug-like beings outside his apartment and an alien metal egg left in his hands, while Sammy Hagar claimed aliens plugged his sleeping brain into a machine and uploaded numerical code in 1967. Shorter accounts follow from Megan Mullally, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Chloe Sevigny at the Lizzie Borden house, NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Lucy Hale, Laura Linney at Broadway's Belasco Theater, Claudia Schiffer, Emma Stone, Selena Gomez, Alyson Hannigan, Demi Lovato, Jenna Bush-Hager in the White House, and Megan Fox.From there the episode travels to Puerto Rico, where writer Nick Redfern chases the claim that the shuttered Roosevelt Roads Naval Station once held the bodies of dead Chupacabras the way Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is rumored to hold dead aliens. On visits between 2004 and 2015, Redfern and monster-hunter Jon Downes collect accounts of a 1957 UFO crash in the hills of Canovanas, sealed off by the military for roughly three weeks, and a second reported crash in the El Yunque rain forest in February 1984 — both said to have left dead Chupacabras in the wreckage, though the creature angle only attached itself to the older case after the Chupacabra panic began in 1995.Next comes Yoro, Honduras, and the Lluvia de Peces, the Rain of Fish that residents trace to Father Jose Manuel Subirana, a Spanish missionary who prayed three days and nights over the region's hunger in the 1850s or '60s. Once or twice a year after a heavy May or June storm, live sardine-like fish cover the streets of a town more than 100 miles from the ocean, and a National Geographic team in the 1970s found the stranded fish were completely blind, hypothesizing underground rivers forced above ground by flooding rather than the waterspouts others propose. The town of roughly 93,000 celebrates with a festival, a parade, and a Miss Fish Rain crowned to ride a float dressed as a mermaid, and locals refuse to sell the catch, sharing it instead as a blessing.The episode closes with Weirdo family member Laura, who worked summers at a haunted candy store in a Wisconsin tourist town, a converted house where a ceramic jar once flew across a room at a coworker. That coworker, a Canadian tribeswoman from a family with the 'sight,' listened to Laura describe a dream that returned every Christmas Eve until she was six or seven — a black, pulsing void of indistinct voices that rose to screams and a pressure closing on her chest, replaced in its final occurrence by an overhead view of a storage yard before it stopped for good. When Laura finished, the coworker told her it was a good thing she never listened to the voices, and suggested Laura had unconsciously sealed off her own ability to sense the spiritual after something that was not benevolent kept trying to reach her.

Wongaibon woman, Gayle Kennedy tells the story of her childhood, punctuated by years of treatment for polio. A bright child, she blitzed school and was drawn to comic book writing, which led to an award-winning career as an author.Gayle was two when she contracted polio. The family was living in a camp outside Condobolin when little Gayle collapsed at her aunt's house.Gayle's mother was in hospital at the time, where she had given birth to Gayle's younger brother. She ran from the hospital to her sickly toddler, and brought Gayle in for treatment.Gayle was sent to Sydney and spent six months in an iron lung, a mechanical respirator that covered her whole body, leaving her head exposed.For years she would return to Sydney for follow up therapy. Gayle was a bright student who overcame racism at school and after she graduated she worked with the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, then set up the Ivanhoe Land Council.During this time, Gayle was introduced to Streetwize Comics, which inspired to give writing a go and got a job as a comic book writer.Years later, Gayle became unwell again, and she was diagnosed with post-polio syndrome.She was miserable and suffering, and when she joined the NDIS her life changed for the better.She started writing stories that were published in the Sydney Morning Herald and went on to win the David Unaipon Award for her book Me, Antman and Fleabag.Further informationThis episode was produced by Rebecca McLaren. The Executive Producer of Conversations is Nicola Harrison.This episode contains reference to father's love, mother's love, polio, post-polio syndrome, Abbotsford station, Ivanhoe, Wangaaypuwan, Royal Flying Doctor Service, rehabilitation, children's hospital, kind nurses, long drop toilet, racism, Catholic school, Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, cousins, nepotism, Balmain, NDIS, scooter, how to drink in the park, Redfern, blackfellas, saying yes, giving things a go.To binge even more great episodes of the 'Conversations podcast' with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, singers, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

NAIDOC haftası vesileyle, SBS Türkçe olarak, ülkedeki Aborijin ve Torres Boğazı Adalı halkların kalbi olarak bilinen Sydney'in Redfern semtine gittik ve mikrofonumuzu, EORA koleji müdürü Elizabeth Keys'e ve Koori Radyosu program menejeri Gavin Ivey'e uzattık…

Hafta içi Salı hariç her gün Avustralya doğu kıyıları saati ile 14:00 ile 15:00 arasında yayınlanan SBS Türkçe radyo programını artık reklamsız, müziksiz ve kesintisiz bir şekilde dinleyebilirsiniz.

Three accomplished CFOs. Three candid conversations. One revealing look at how finance leaders think about acquisitions before the headlines ever appear.In this special CFO Thought Leader edition, we revisit conversations with Jonathan Carr, former CFO of Armis, James Redfern, CFO of Reltio, and Toby Driver, CFO of IdeaGen. Each discusses acquisitions from a different vantage point—planning, integration, organizational readiness, and the people challenges that ultimately determine whether a transaction creates lasting value.What makes these discussions especially compelling is their timing. Carr and Redfern shared their perspectives months before their companies were acquired. ServiceNow completed its acquisition of Armis in April 2026, while SAP completed its acquisition of Reltio in May 2026. Their remarks offer an unfiltered look at how experienced CFOs approached M&A before those transactions became public realities.Driver complements those perspectives by explaining why successful acquisitions depend on disciplined integration, thoughtful execution, and finance leaders who understand that value is created long after the purchase agreement is signed.Together, these conversations reveal that successful M&A extends well beyond valuation models and deal negotiations. It requires aligning people, integrating operations, managing risk, and establishing clear decision-making processes across the organization. Whether discussing integration playbooks, organizational change, or strategic planning, each CFO highlights a different dimension of the finance leader's role in helping acquisitions achieve their intended objectives.For finance leaders navigating growth, transformation, or acquisition activity, these three conversations provide a timely look at the strategic thinking that often precedes—and helps shape—successful deals.

As we mark another July anniversary of the 1947 Roswell incident, we're revisiting one of our most controversial and fascinating conversations. While Roswell is often framed as a battle between extraterrestrial visitation and Project Mogul, author and researcher Nick Redfern presents a far darker possibility involving secret Cold War experiments, human test subjects, missing records, and a government cover-up that may have helped shape the modern UFO myth. In this classic interview, Redfern discusses the evidence, witnesses, and intelligence sources behind his books Body Snatchers in the Desert and The Roswell UFO Conspiracy. Whether you agree with his conclusions or not, this conversation challenges assumptions about the world's most famous UFO case and reminds us why Roswell remains at the center of the UFO mystery nearly eight decades later. As new UAP disclosures continue to emerge, it's the perfect time to revisit one of the most debated theories ever proposed. Join us at ANOMACON on September 12th: http://www.anomacon.com Send us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/SomewhereSkiesPod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskies ByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQ Substack: https://ryansprague.substack.com/ All socials and books: https://linktr.ee/somewhereskiespod Email: ryan.sprague51@gmail.com Opening theme song by Septembryo Closing song by Per Kiilstofte Copyright © 2026 Ryan Sprague. All rights reserved. #Roswell #UFO #UAP #NickRedfern #RoswellCrash #AlienCrash #Disclosure #SomewhereInTheSkies #UFOHistory #UFOPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ARE ALL RICOTTAS CREATED EQUAL?It's a question to kick off today's episode.Yumi has also been entertaining one of her besties, and whenever she comes to visit that means it's time to revisit the legendary Spanish dessert Burnt Basque Cheesecake. I've been making this for quite a while using Nagi's recipe, but after a visit to unmissable Redfern eaterie, Flyover Fritterie, I was inspired to try adding saffron, rosewater and cardamom.To make it, follow the directions from Nagi's recipe but use these quantities:500g ricotta2 x blocks of cream cheese250-300g of caster sugar*a healthy fat pinch of saffron threads, bloomed in 2tbs of warmed rosewaterabout 30 cardamom pods, smashed open, seeds removed then seeds run through the spice grinder (fibrous pods composted).310g Greek yoghurt30g custard powdera squeeze of vanilla paste*I have made this twice - once using 250g sugar, once using 300g sugar - it was freakin delicious both times so do what you like.PS. If you want to help our show to grow and gather info about how to improve, please do us a favour and fill in this survey? Should only take you a couple of minutes and we'd be so grateful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Wayback Wednesday, with another interview from our archives. This week, in response to the new Steven Spielberg film Disclosure Day, we present our interview with paranormal researcher and author Nick Redfern about his book Final Events. First released October 23, 2010 IT'S RARE that new information emerges in UFO research, but we're honored this week to feature a man who's managed to disclose the existence of a group that's remained under the radar of ufologists for over 60 years. Researcher and author Nick Redfern discusses his new book Final Events and the Secret Government Group on Demonic UFOs and the Afterlife, in which he describes a secret group inside the U.S. intelligence community called the Collins Elite. Formed in the wake of the 1947 Roswell crash, the Collins Elite came to believe that UFOs are the product of fallen angels who want to harvest human souls, and that radical action — imposition of an Old Testament form of morals and dogma on a planetary scale — is needed to save humanity from a hellish end. Final Events is a must-read for anyone who sees through the thin scientific veneer of the UFO phenomenon. The Collins Elite, if Redfern's sources were telling the truth, are not Christians. Christ never called his followers to literally conquer the world and make disciples by force, which logic tells us doesn't work anyway. Sadly, there are those who either can not or will not make a distinction between true followers of Jesus Christ and those who seek dominion in His name. Follow us! X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbertTelegram: t.me/gilberthouseSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.com | sharonkgibert.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! The building has HVAC, a new floor, windows, insulation, ceiling fans, and an upgraded electrical system! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate. Download our free app! This brings all of our content directly to your smartphone or tablet. Best of all, we'll never get canceled from our own app! Links to the app stores for iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices are at www.GilbertHouse.org/app. Please join us each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 11–November 6, 2027 (NOTE NEW DATES) with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store. Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (Spreaker.com/show/fringe-radio-network)!

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Our guest today are one of the most iconic surf rock bands to ever come out of Australia, so much so that they have become synonymous with their own brand of this - Yolngu surf rock. Coming together in 2020, King Stingray have been making waves for their unabashedly optimistic music and blending of the Yolngu language with english in their lyrics. I’m joined by Roy Kellaway and Ngalakan "Billy" Wanambi ahead of their Sydney Opera House show tomorrow! This episode was presented to you by Matt Do and produced by Kass Vincent. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Girls! Grab your cool cabana, and an espresso martini - we’ve got a very special guest on the show today. It’s social commentator, influencer, and beauty advisor - Guncle Diaries! His witty, hilarious, and unsolicited takes on all things Sydney have taken social media by storm. East to west, nowhere is safe from the wrath of Guncle! Nic, the man of the hour, joins us here in studio today. This episode was presented to you by Nick Hibbs and produced by Alex Kennedy. Out of the Box is recorded at the fbi station in Redfern, which is on unceded Gadigal Land. We pay our respects to Gadigal elders past and present and recognise the ongoing colonial violence committed across this country. Wherever you’re tuning in from in so-called Sydney, the land always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the streets of Redfern with Aunty Bronwyn Penrith, to Western NSW with Riverbank Frank, exploring how our Aunts and Uncles continue to be such big influences in our grassroots community.

What happens when your life flatlines… and it completely changes how you see business?In this episode of How to Ride a Roller Coaster, I sit down with Draye Redfern, former professional cyclist turned entrepreneur who has built, scaled, and exited multiple companies (including a $40M+ sale to Berkshire Hathaway).But this isn't just a success story.Draye shares how a near-death experience, and later a career-ending accident, forced him to rethink everything. That shift led him into entrepreneurship, where he now helps 7- and 8-figure businesses fix broken marketing systems and scale smarter.We break down:Why most marketing feels like “throwing money into a hole”The biggest mistakes businesses make at each revenue stageHow to actually build a scalable marketing system (not guesswork)Why direct mail might outperform social media right nowThe truth about vanity metrics and fake “online success”How AI is changing marketing—and what to do about it todayThe leadership shift from operator to ownerThis episode is packed with practical insights, but also a powerful reminder: Sometimes the hardest moments in your life are the ones that set everything in motion.Links: Listen / Subscribe to the show:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-ride-a-roller-coaster/id1456618718Connect with David Ezell:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidezellWebsite: https://realdavidezell.comConnect with Draye Redfern:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drayeredfern/Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Draye's background03:30 – The health scare that changed everything12:15 – Transition into entrepreneurship18:40 – Selling a business to Berkshire Hathaway25:10 – Common marketing mistakes (7–8 figure companies)35:20 – The “1s and 3s” growth framework42:00 – Why direct mail still works50:30 – Content strategy + AI opportunity1:02:00 – Leadership lessons & delegation1:10:00 – Advice to younger entrepreneursTags:entrepreneurship, marketing strategy, scaling a business, fractional CMO, business growth, marketing mistakes, startup marketing, AI marketing, brand strategy, leadership, business systems, digital marketing vs direct mail, scaling to 7 figures, scaling to 8 figures

Lisa Redfern and Rose Murphy have created over a dozen free, self-guided walking tours focusing on local history. Tour topics range from “Women, Saints, and Sinners” to “From Bandits to Badges”. And three tours in Grass Valley and one in Nevada City focus on the areas' once thriving China Towns. Redfern and Murphy take KVMR News to the start of the “Grass Valley Chinatown” tour. 

Belinda Mason is a social documentarian, internationally recognised photographer, artist, and advocate. Capturing powerful human stories, her work is both technically masterful and deeply meaningful. Beyond the lens, Belinda is a driving force in inclusive, socially engaged art — collaborating with people with disability and marginalised communities and presenting work on global stages.Want to support the show? Join the Keep Rolling community: https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahConnect with Belinda: Website: https://www.belindamason.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindamasonau/Connect with me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps (00:00) Host intro (04:47) Subscribe & sponsors (07:31) Interview begins (08:17) Early life (13:27) Balancing commercial & advocacy work (16:28) First exhibition (20:29) 1988 Bicentenary & Redfern (24:31) Intergenerational trauma (28:30) Identity & belonging (33:33) Long-term storytelling impact (37:06) Moving to Sydney (40:39) Intimate Encounters (45:09) Banned exhibition global tour (49:11) Working with Aboriginal communities (52:30) Aurukun workshop (56:07) Unfinished Business origins (57:31) Serving Country (1:00:17) ADF experiences & racism (1:05:40) Veteran stories (1:08:05) Film to digital transition (1:18:30) Powerful storytelling moments (1:20:48) Women in photography (1:24:55) Silent Tears project (1:29:33) Photography techniques (1:33:04) Global impact of Silent Tears (1:35:27) International stories (1:38:23) Voice & empowerment (1:40:23) Exhibition design (1:46:57) Outing Disability (1:55:20) Unfinished Business explained (1:59:08) Disability in First Nations communities (2:03:32) Advocacy challenges (2:09:47) Community accountability (2:11:13) United Nations presentations (2:14:42) Global Indigenous parallels (2:19:15) Grand Designs journey (2:27:30) Stage production (2:29:17) Opera House highlights (2:38:24) Connecting with Belinda (2:39:48) Advice on storytelling (2:41:46) Closing thoughts

The Collins EliteThe "Collins Elite" is a term popularized by author Nick Redfern for an alleged secret group of U.S. government insiders, military personnel, and intelligence officials who believe UFOs are not extraterrestrial, but rather demonic or supernatural, and therefore represent a threat. They reportedly view UFO phenomena as deceptive, fallen angels or, in some interpretations, "interdimensional" beings. Key Aspects of the Collins Elite:Core Belief: They believe UFOs are demonic/supernatural, not aliens from other planets.Motivation: They allegedly suppressed UFO research because they believed researching it could trigger a dangerous "spiritual warfare" or provoke satanic forces.Origin: The concept was detailed in Nick Redfern's book Final Events.Critique: Christian scholar Michael S. Heiser and others have heavily criticized the claims, dismissing them as lacking credibility.Association: The group has been associated with claims by former U.S. government official Luis Elizondo regarding internal government opposition to Ufology based on religious perspectives. Nick Redfern, Final Events and the Secret Government Group on Demonic UFOs and the Afterlife (Anomalist Books, 2010).Michael S. Heiser (often called Dr. Heiser) was an American scholar best known for his work on the Bible, ancient languages, and alternative interpretations of supernatural themes in scripture.This group concludes:UFOs/aliens are actually demonic entitiesOccult practices (e.g., by figures like Jack Parsons) opened portals for these entitiesA deceptive “alien disclosure” is underway to mislead humanityEnd goal: control humanity and harvest soulsAttribution:NewsNation: Confessions of a UFO Hunter: Ross Coulthart interviews Lue ElizondoLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgM5V44eQHUDate: Aug 24, 2024Nick Redfern, Final Events and the Secret Government Group on Demonic UFOs and the AfterlifeAmazon Link - https://www.amazon.com/EVENTS-Secret-Government-Demonic-Afterlife/dp/B0F1N4Z8YC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4O3OZJS5XGNE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cChe7a3m029AWa_OiCkmoD57q8O6hBQ8ZcpnYf3KqFvGZ4zbqjZFzggOWMGxXd1LzLwtnjV_A3deFlowm71mdw8CrHzSycwikKZsR8pXBigScRqmTINxtqqhv0ivXaym.TQmzmTSMGeKRFJ-mZ7D4fqbj6cuDD1ZqaPML1oeVdFA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Nick+Redfern%2C+Final+Events+and+the+Secret+Government+Group+on+Demonic+UFOs+and+the+Afterlife&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1773790427&sprefix=nick+redfern%2C+final+events+and+the+secret+government+group+on+demonic+ufos+and+the+afterlife%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tempest-universe--4712510/support.Please follow the #podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTempestUniversePodcast?sub_confirmation=1

The Collins EliteThe "Collins Elite" is a term popularized by author Nick Redfern for an alleged secret group of U.S. government insiders, military personnel, and intelligence officials who believe UFOs are not extraterrestrial, but rather demonic or supernatural, and therefore represent a threat. They reportedly view UFO phenomena as deceptive, fallen angels or, in some interpretations, "interdimensional" beings. Key Aspects of the Collins Elite:Core Belief: They believe UFOs are demonic/supernatural, not aliens from other planets.Motivation: They allegedly suppressed UFO research because they believed researching it could trigger a dangerous "spiritual warfare" or provoke satanic forces.Origin: The concept was detailed in Nick Redfern's book Final Events.Critique: Christian scholar Michael S. Heiser and others have heavily criticized the claims, dismissing them as lacking credibility.Association: The group has been associated with claims by former U.S. government official Luis Elizondo regarding internal government opposition to Ufology based on religious perspectives. Nick Redfern, Final Events and the Secret Government Group on Demonic UFOs and the Afterlife (Anomalist Books, 2010).Michael S. Heiser (often called Dr. Heiser) was an American scholar best known for his work on the Bible, ancient languages, and alternative interpretations of supernatural themes in scripture.This group concludes:UFOs/aliens are actually demonic entitiesOccult practices (e.g., by figures like Jack Parsons) opened portals for these entitiesA deceptive “alien disclosure” is underway to mislead humanityEnd goal: control humanity and harvest soulsAttribution:NewsNation: Confessions of a UFO Hunter: Ross Coulthart interviews Lue ElizondoLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgM5V44eQHUDate: Aug 24, 2024Nick Redfern, Final Events and the Secret Government Group on Demonic UFOs and the AfterlifeAmazon Link - https://www.amazon.com/EVENTS-Secret-Government-Demonic-Afterlife/dp/B0F1N4Z8YC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4O3OZJS5XGNE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cChe7a3m029AWa_OiCkmoD57q8O6hBQ8ZcpnYf3KqFvGZ4zbqjZFzggOWMGxXd1LzLwtnjV_A3deFlowm71mdw8CrHzSycwikKZsR8pXBigScRqmTINxtqqhv0ivXaym.TQmzmTSMGeKRFJ-mZ7D4fqbj6cuDD1ZqaPML1oeVdFA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Nick+Redfern%2C+Final+Events+and+the+Secret+Government+Group+on+Demonic+UFOs+and+the+Afterlife&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1773790427&sprefix=nick+redfern%2C+final+events+and+the+secret+government+group+on+demonic+ufos+and+the+afterlife%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tempest-universe--4712510/support.Please follow the #podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTempestUniversePodcast?sub_confirmation=1

Nick Redfern returns to the show to talk about his latest book, Close Enounters of the Fatal Kind. First, though we spend a time talking about Bigfoot, Monsters, and the paranormal in general. Redfern is one the world's most sought-after speakers and media spokespersons on the science of animals whose existence has not been proven (until now) and the existence of animals considered to be extinct. He has appeared on more than 100 radio and TV programs, from the BBC to Fox News, MSNBC and National Geographic. Monster Files lays out the persistent rumors, tales, and legends that government agencies around the world have secretly collected, and the book reveals a wide variety of hair-raising data on bizarre beasts, amazing animals, and strange creatures. No longer the subject of just folk tales and bedtime stories, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, sea serpents, psychic pets, the chupacabras, and abominable snowmen have all been sighted, documented and hidden from the public. In his inimitable, entertaining style, Redfern ferrets out this official, ultra-classified information. Monsters, creepy creatures, and terrifying beasts really do exist––our governments know all about them––Monster Files exposes them. A regular contributor to UFO Magazine, Fate, Mysterious Universe, Nick Redfern is the author of:* The Pyramids and the Pentagon* Keep Out! Top Secret Places Governments Don't Want You to Know About* The Real Men in Black* The NASA Conspiracies* Contactees: A History of Alien-human Interaction* Memoirs of a Monster Hunter: A Five-Year Journey in Search of the Unknown* Science Fiction Secrets: from Government Files and the Paranormal* Celebrity Secrets: Official Government Files on the Rich and Famous* There's Something in the Woods A researcher, consultant and spokesperson on TV, Redfern has appeared on:* Fox News* BBC's Out of This World* SyFy Channel's Proof Positive* History Channel's Monster Quest* America's Book of Secrets* Ancient Aliens* UFO Hunters* National Geographic Channel's Paranatural* MSNBC's Countdown Check out Nick's Blog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ceramic artist Toru Hatta creates pieces that accompany everyday life, entrusting much of the process to the forces of nature. Sydney is the final stop on his world tour, and he is currently holding an exhibition Redfern's DEA East until 22 February. - 日々の暮らしに寄り添う器を、自然の力に委ねながら生み出す陶芸家、八田亨さん。世界ツアーの最後の地として現在シドニーを訪れており、2月22日までシドニーで展示会を行っています。

Neuro-ophthalmologist Amanda Redfern, MD, joins host Ogul Uner, MD, to review a case in which a 70-year-old woman experienced intermittent visual disturbances and headaches. Examination revealed a relative afferent pupillary defect and optic disc inflammation. Dr. Redfern explains her initial diagnosis of arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AAION) and outlines the typical demographics of patients who present with AAION.

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Jason Fraley interviews Virginia fine artist Daniel Redfern, who has amassed over a million Instagram followers as a social media influencer in the art world, not to mention features in Beverly Hills Magazine and the Global Art Times. They discuss his latest oil painting “Eternal Majesty: The Rise of Gold and Shadows,” which recently appraised for $15 million at The Naturalist Gallery. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Kia ora e te whānau. Welcome to the second of our DCR Summer Series episodes, where we'll be bringing you our most popular conversations from 2025. This week, we've got a double header, throwing it back to July when Sam Harvey made his DCR three-peat and spoke to Andrew McDowall about (literally) running himself to a standstill as the assist in the world-record-breaking 118-hour/790 km knock at Dead Cow Gully. Then, we bring you Andrew's conversation with Stephen Redfern. Stephen is notable for several reasons, including his ongoing feud with Andrew (Which is odd, as they are great mates) and his standing as an incredible endurance athlete. Andrew caught up with Stephen about his journey into the mind of one Lazarus Lake, following his podium finish at The Last Annual Heart of the South road race, a 400-mile self-propelled adventure through six Southern states of the USA.  We'll see you next week on Jan 14th for our first AidStation of the year. Dirt Church Radio- Best Enjoyed Running. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed RunningSam Harvey Instagram Stephen Redfern Instagram Sam Harvey DCR 181Sam Harvey DCR 245Stephen Redfern DCR 151Sign up for the DCR AidStation newsletter.The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on FacebookFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

Get ready for a lively and insightful conversation on this episode of Count Me In! Host Adam Larson welcomes author, strategist, and founder of FractionalCMO.com and Redfern Media, Draye Redfern, as he shares his bold approach to staying resilient and thriving in uncertain times. Drawing on advice from his "Recession Survival Guide" and giving a sneak peek into his upcoming "Anchor Marketing" framework, Draye Redfern delivers practical strategies for teams and individuals who want to future-proof their businesses and careers. Whether you're running your own company or leading a department, you'll come away with ready-to-implement tips for attracting new leads, nurturing relationships, and building a solid foundation for growth—even during a downturn. Draye Redfern's real talk on marketing, team dynamics, and building lasting customer relationships will keep you hooked from start to finish. Tune in for high-energy ideas, personal stories, and a toolkit to help you turn challenges into your next big opportunity!

قال سيادة المطران انطوان شربل طربية راعي الأبرشية المارونية في أستراليا ونيوزلندا إن الطفلة ذات العشر سنوات وأسمها ماتيلدا كانت تلعب في الشاطئ قبل ان تُقتل بنيران مهاجم شاطئ بونداي. مشيراً إلى انها واختها سومر وجدها كانوا يترددون دائما إلى كنيسة مار مارون بضاحية Redfern بسيدني.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What would happen if one client lawsuit, one hacked account, or one missed renewal completely wiped out your agency? Have you ever stopped to think about how exposed your business really is even if you're “doing everything right”? Today's featured guest started his career working in the insurance industry and eventually found a love for marketing. He talks about the side of agency life most people ignore: protecting what you've built, and breaks down how to safeguard your business with the right insurance, why every agency should have cyber liability coverage, and how a “give first” mindset has helped him land major clients like Daymond John, Chris Voss, and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Draye Redfern is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Redfern Media and FractionalCMO. Over the past decade, he's built and sold multiple companies, including a $40M insurance agency acquired by one of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway subsidiaries. With 15 years in risk management and a passion for modern marketing, Draye now helps businesses scale smarter while protecting their downside. In this episode, we'll discuss: How “Growth Blindness” Can Hurt Your Business. The Hidden Risk Most Agencies Ignore. Why You Probably Need a Cyber Liability Insurance. How to Get Big Clients by being in the Right Rooms. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources This episode is brought to you by Wix Studio: If you're leveling up your team and your client experience, your site builder should keep up too. That's why successful agencies use Wix Studio — built to adapt the way your agency does: AI-powered site mapping, responsive design, flexible workflows, and scalable CMS tools so you spend less on plugins and more on growth. Ready to design faster and smarter? Go to wix.com/studio to get started. The Unlikely Path From Insurance to Marketing Draye grew up in a household where entrepreneurship was a way of life. His dad owned a business, and by age 12, Draye was doing the grunt work: filing papers, scanning documents, and learning what it really meant to keep a company running. He had a front-row seat to the chaos and grit of small business. Over time, Draye realized he had a knack for marketing. His early ideas sometimes outperformed everyone else's, and by his early 20s, he was leading the marketing division of a $28 million firm. Under his direction, they scaled past $40 million in annual revenue. That success led to the company's eventual sale to none other than one of the Berkshire Hathaway companies. Stop Being Growth Blind and Start Protecting the Downside While most marketers are obsessed with lead flow and growth, Draye brings a completely different mindset to the table: protect the downside first. After spending 15 years insurance and the risk management world, he learned that too many businesses are “growth blind.” They're chasing top-line numbers while leaving themselves totally exposed if something goes wrong. For his part, Draye thinks about how to mitigate downside risks first and then, once he has that locked down, then he starts thinking about growth. Admittedly, it's backwards from how most people do it, but it's what makes the most sense to him.  The Hidden Risk Most Agencies Ignore Why does Draye prioritize mitigating downside growth? Most agencies don't think about errors and omissions (E&O) insurance until it's too late. One poorly worded ad, a leaked password, or a miscommunication with a client could lead to a lawsuit that costs hundreds of thousands—if not millions—in legal fees. That's why he recommends a basic “risk protection stack” for agency owners: General Liability – Covers physical damages or slip-and-fall type issues. Employment Practices (EPLI) – Protects against HR-related claims. Errors & Omissions (E&O) – Covers mistakes or oversights in your work. Cyber Liability – Protects against data breaches and hacks. As Draye puts it, marketing agencies hold the keys to dozens of client kingdoms. If you get hacked, they get hacked. Protect yourself first, then scale. Why Every Agency Owner Needs Cyber Liability (and What Happens If You Don't) Most agency owners assume general liability insurance has them covered. Slip-and-fall in the office? Sure. But what about when a client's site gets hacked because one of your team members reused a password? Or when a campaign you ran unintentionally exposes customer data? That's not covered: this is where cyber liability and errors & omissions (E&O) insurance come in. Here's where most people go wrong: they forget to renew. Unlike car or home insurance, E&O and cyber liability policies are “claims-made” policies. That means you're only covered if the policy is active when the claim is filed, not when the incident happened. So if you let your policy lapse, even for a few weeks, you could lose coverage for everything that happened in previous years. That's why many experienced owners “tail out” their policies when they sell or sunset a business. Tail coverage locks in past protection for a set number of years. It costs more upfront but prevents millions in potential exposure later. Keep your coverage active, review it annually, and don't cut corners to save a few hundred bucks. Think of it as part of your agency's operating system, not an optional add-on. Lessons From Selling to Berkshire Hathaway When Berkshire Hathaway came calling, he learned just how deep corporate due diligence can go. “They fly out all their MBAs and basically give your business a financial colonoscopy,” he joked. But that process forced him to see business from a different lens—as an asset, not a job. He walked away with not just a successful exit, but also a new appreciation for how structure, systems, and compliance create enterprise value. How to Get Big Clients: Ask Questions, Be in the Room, and Give First Draye's agency has publicly traded companies in its current client roster, with some notable names including Dr Benjamin Hardy and Chris Voss, and almost all of those brands came to his agency because Draye was in the right rooms to strike up conversation. As he puts it, successful people like to hang around other successful people. To him, his job in the agency at this point is figuring out how to get invited into the room with the right people, which includes joining masterminds and attending events. Even with big clients, Draye recommends offering value first without expecting anything in return. I'll give them an idea of the work you do and, if they like it, they'll have you in mind the next time they need agency services. For instance, after attending a talk by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, Draye had the chance to chat with him and learned he was pulling in over 30,000 email opt-ins a month but wasn't monetizing them. Instead of pitching a retainer, Draye built him a simple funnel — for free — that started generating $10,000 a month in passive revenue. A few months later, Hardy came back and asked, “What else can you do?” That turned into a long-term partnership and a roster of launches that ran for years. How to Stand Out and Make People Feel Seen Draye's other secret weapon is personalization. Not the lazy kind where someone drops your name into a cold email template. Real personalization. When a prospect says they're interested, his team clones a landing page, updates the name in the headline (“Welcome, John!”), and records a 30-second video personally greeting them. The whole process takes fifteen minutes, but it makes people feel like they matter, and that's the part most agencies forget. That simple touch has led to multiple referrals, long-term clients, and lasting loyalty. As Draye puts it, “People don't want to feel like a number. They want to feel like they matter.” This type of simple gesture is usually something clients talk about non-stop, because the more automated the world gets, the more human connection stands out. Old School Is the New Advantage While everyone else is obsessing over AI and inbox deliverability, Draye see a lot of potential on a forgotten channel: direct mail. “People's inboxes are full, but their mailboxes are empty,” he explained. “So, when something real shows up, it stands out.” He's seen massive ROI from direct mail, especially when paired with personalized URLs (PURLs) and custom video. It's more expensive upfront, sure, but it cuts through the noise. Something to keep in mind for agency owners trying to stand out at a time when your client's emails are probably inundated with the same offers everyone is sending out. From his own experience, he says “if I were to look at our client base across the various businesses, the vast majority came from direct mail.” Protect Your Business and Hang Out in Different Rooms Draye shares two pieces of advice for agency owners: You never know what's around the corner, so protect your business. Spend the couple thousand bucks on proper coverage. Don't risk your agency's future over something preventable. Change your rooms. If you only hang out with other marketers, you're limiting your reach. Take Jay Abraham's advice and go fishing in someone else's swimming hole. Attend events for other industries, add value, and you'll be amazed at who you meet. In short, Draye's philosophy blends practical protection with proactive growth. Be bold enough to give first, smart enough to protect what you've built, and intentional enough to show up where the right people are. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? 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