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Hour 3 for 8/4/26 Drew broadcasts LIVE from the 144th Supreme Convention in Denver Colorado. First, he discusses the Saint John Paul II Shrine in DC with Stephen P. White (1:00). Then, Drew welcomes Bishop Paprocki to discuss the importance of Eucharistic Coherence (18:30). Finally, Drew revisits a conversation he had with Dr. Jonathan Reyes about the religion of the day (37:10). Link: KofC.org/Relevant

Hour 2 for 8/4/26 Drew broadcasts LIVE from the 144th Supreme Convention in Denver Colorado. First, he prays the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, he welcomes agent Paul Kehoe, General Agent for the Knights of Columbus to discuss the importance of life insurance (17:18). Finally, Szymon Czyszek, director of international growth in Europe for the Knights of Columbus covers the Knights' efforts in Ukraine (34:04). Link: KofC.org/Relevant

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This week we discuss the relevance of the trade deadline. Has the deadline become antiquated or does it still have a key roll in current MLB?For our This Week In Baseball, we discuss Tom Hughes hitting a solo HR for his team's only run and pitching a complete game. We talk about how much we miss hitting pitchers and which of those were our favorites.Our Hall of Famer this week is Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks. While he has a lot of mystique as Mr. Cub, was Banks a worthy addition to the HOF?In our singlular parting shot this week discusses the terrible Netflix Home Run Derby.Enjoy our new crop of weekly commercials featuring Ernie Banks for baseball cards and Cubs Baseball as well as Cubs World Series hopes between Craig Robinson and Nick Offerman.Please join us as we discuss baseball topics and we continue our mission to make The Hall small. We hope you'll enjoy the ride.TimestampsThis Week In Baseball - 14:56Hall of Fame Discussion - 32:07Parting Shot - 48:39

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Recorded 26 years ago - still relevant today - Rev'd David Adam, author and former Vicar of Lindisfarne - Holy Island - finds a huge mesage in just one verse of St Patrick's Breastplate - and modern-day pilgrim Richard Littledale shares some thoughts inspired by the hills of North Wales, as he prepares to walk the ancient pilgrim route - the Camino de Santiago - plus music and another packed notice board.

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Thomas Wayment, professor of classics in the Department Of Comparative Arts And Letters at Brigham Young University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss:  666 Meaning:  Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?The host for the 670th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dr. Thomas Wayment, professor of classics in the Department Of Comparative Arts And Letters at Brigham Young University, joins the "Relevant Or Irrelevant" team to discuss:  666 Meaning:  Angel Number Or The Devil's Digits?The host for the 670th edition in this series is John Kealey, and the history buffs are Terri Toppler and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

Dream School vs. Financial Freedom: Finding the Right BalanceFor many students, getting accepted into their dream college feels like the finish line. Years of hard work, late nights, extracurricular activities, and determination all seem to lead to that one acceptance letter.But what happens after the celebration?The bigger question becomes: Can you afford to stay?Across the United States, students and families are wrestling with one of the most important financial decisions they'll ever make. Is it worth taking on significant student loan debt to attend a prestigious university, or is graduating debt-conscious from a more affordable school the wiser investment?There isn't one right answer—but it's a conversation worth having.Thanks for reading The Rooted Productions™! This post is public so feel free to share it.Is the Goal the School—or the Degree?One perspective, echoed by journalist Roland Martin, argues that the real goal isn't simply getting into your dream school.The goal is graduation.A dream school can quickly become a nightmare if tuition becomes unaffordable, forcing students to leave before earning a degree. Many students transfer, pause their education, or spend years trying to finish because the financial burden became too overwhelming.Graduating from a college you can afford may not sound as exciting, but it could provide something equally valuable: financial stability and the freedom to begin your career without overwhelming debt.The Emotional Weight Behind College DecisionsCollege decisions are rarely just about money.They're about identity.They're about family expectations.They're about proving something—to yourself or to others.Many students carry fears that extend far beyond the classroom:* Fear of student loan debt* Fear of disappointing family* Fear of choosing the “wrong” school* Fear of missing opportunities* Fear of failureThese emotions often shape decisions just as much as acceptance letters and financial aid packages.Does a Dream School Guarantee Success?A prestigious college can open doors, expand networks, and create unique opportunities.However, success is rarely determined by a school's name alone.Employers often value:* Relevant experience* Internships* Leadership* Networking* Communication skills* Critical thinking* PersistenceA student who graduates from an affordable university with minimal debt may have greater flexibility to pursue graduate school, entrepreneurship, public service, or careers that align with their passions rather than simply chasing the highest-paying job to repay loans.There Is No Shame in Choosing AffordabilitySometimes society tells students that choosing community college, an HBCU with scholarships, a state university, or staying closer to home means “settling.”That's simply not true.Choosing affordability is not giving up on your dreams.It's creating a strategy that allows your dreams to continue after graduation.Financial wisdom isn't always glamorous—but it can provide peace of mind for years to come.The Real QuestionPerhaps the conversation isn't about choosing between a dream school and an affordable school.Perhaps it's about understanding the true cost of each option.Ask yourself:* What is my biggest fear about going to college?* Where did that fear come from?* What does success actually mean to me?* Am I making this decision for myself—or to meet someone else's expectations?* Will this choice support the life I want after graduation?The Hot Seat QuestionAre you avoiding education—or are you avoiding uncertainty?Sometimes fear disguises itself as practicality.Other times, practicality is actually wisdom.Learning to tell the difference may be one of the most valuable lessons of all.Final ThoughtsHigher education is an investment, but every investment deserves careful consideration.For some students, attending their dream school may absolutely be worth the cost.For others, graduating from a more affordable institution while protecting their financial future may be the stronger path.Neither choice defines your intelligence, your potential, or your future success.What matters most is making a decision that aligns with your goals, your values, and your long-term well-being.The destination isn't simply getting accepted.It's crossing the graduation stage prepared for whatever comes next.Join the ConversationDo you agree?Is it better to attend the college you can afford, or is pursuing your dream school worth the financial risk?Share your thoughts in the comments below.Continue the Conversation

On this Pastor's Roundtable Greg Davis is joined by Bishop Jim Lowe and evangelist Caleb Gordon for an honest conversation about the church's role in a changing culture. They reflect on the lasting impact of COVID-19 on churches, discuss whether the church should ever have closed its doors, and examine recent research on how Americans view Christianity.Caleb Gordon shares his testimony, his calling as an evangelist, and why he is passionate about preaching the gospel in churches of every denomination. The conversation also explores discipleship, evangelism, the church's influence on society, and the importance of Christians engaging the culture with biblical truth and compassion.In this episode:Is the church still relevant?Lessons learned from COVID-19Why evangelism still mattersPew Research on public perceptions of the churchThe church's role in shaping cultureFaith, politics, and biblical engagementListener questions and community outreachSubscribe for more conversations on faith, culture, public policy, and a biblical worldview from Priority Talk.

This week we had a really nice show schedule planned out, but after the incredible news of FIFA looking to sell off some of the World Cup ownership, it was inevitable that the main topic of this show would then shift to that.So it has been a last-minute change, but we will be doing our best with the information that we have to get stuck into probably what is the biggest football story since the European Super League from a business perspective, at least.  Add to that a look at the Commonwealth Games, which kicked off last week in Glasgow after Australia pulled out of hosting the event in 2023, and a look at the GAA in Ireland, one of sport's most fascinating stories, and whether the Premier League and the EFL can strike a deal before the football regulator hands in their first report.  Plenty to cover today on The BreakdownDisclaimer:The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at ⁠⁠⁠charlie@20vc.com⁠⁠⁠ and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly.We're delighted to also partner with the Global Institute Of Sport:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gis.sport/BoS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Substack for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@businessofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠If you're interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bos@20vc.com⁠⁠

In this episode of The Observatory, Gina Scarpino joins the show to discuss her journey as a psychic medium, the reality of communicating with the other side, and how emerging mediums can confidently develop their gifts. Gina is a Psychic Medium & Spiritual Life Coach who has dedicated her life to uplifting the spirits of others. She shares her first telepathic connection with her grandfather after his passing, how her calling unfolded, and why she feels compelled to support others on a similar path. Timestamps[02:00] Gina's Journey to being a Psychic Medium[04:20] The telepathic connection that Gina had with her dead grandfather[07:57] Gina's why in her Psychic Medium work[09:46] Gina's experience with other mediums in England[13:00] What ‘Psychic' and ‘Medium' means[20:54] Gina's biggest lesson of healing[22:17] How Gina engages with people spiritually[30:11] Gina's experience of teaching 30 students while grieving[34:41] How does medium training look?[38:13] The things that Gina loves doing that keep her energized[44:39] The ‘Charmed to Life Project' Podcast[54:05] Balancing the feminine and masculine[55:40] Gina's revelation about Scott and LaRae WrightNotable quotes:“The term 'medium' means you can communicate with people that have crossed over to the other side.” - Gina Scarpino [13:09]“Where there is a will, there is a way, and you're always guided to where you need to be.” - Gina Scarpino [36:40]“When you bring in the science element to all the spiritual subjects, it gives you something concrete when the spiritual aspect is more fluid.” - Gina Scarpino [46:52]Relevant links:Gina Scarpino Website: https://www.ginajulianscarpino.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinaScarpinoPsychicMediumPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-charmed-life-project/id1829457788Subscribe to the podcast: Apple PodcastProduced by NC Productions

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What makes someone relevant? It's not age. It's not status. It's whether you're still growing, contributing, and showing up with purpose. Tim and Steve share powerful lessons from two remarkable men in their 80s who prove that relevance has no expiration date. They discuss: How to find the right room where your value is recognized Why too many people become the "walking dead" long before they die Why your greatest responsibility is to remain useful to the people around you The conversation also explores something that's disappearing in today's distracted world: genuine presence. Real conversations. Real listening. Real connection. Whether you're leading a business, raising a family, or simply talking with a friend, being fully present is becoming one of the rarest — and most valuable — skills you can develop. Staying relevant isn't something that happens to you — it's something you intentionally make happen.

We've all heard of people who got a lucky break that changed their life. But very few turn it into a life and career that are still growing and thriving 30 years later. Her story has almost become legendary: she was working in a thread factory in Pampanga when she was discovered while eating at a panciteria in Bulacan. But that was only the beginning. The real story isn't the lucky break but the curiosity that led her to keep exploring new paths and creating the life and career she has today.Today, model-turned-photographer-turned-artist and now, fashion designer Jo Ann Bitagcol is still creating, evolving, and bringing Filipino heritage to the world through her work. Join us as we look back on the moments and the mindset that kept her moving forward—and why staying curious may be the key to staying relevant, no matter what stage of life or career you're in.For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

In this episode, we share our smooch, marry, and kills for August. We discuss what's worth planting (smooch), what deserves room to grow (marry), and what needs to be pulled up by the roots (kill) as we tend to our August pop culture garden. Join us as we spotlight the shows made for hunkering down in the AC, the books perfect for a poolside read, and the movies worth sweating through the last stretch of summer to see.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/669The Popcast is turning 13! Join us for our annual All Skate Birthday Bash on Patreon: Tue, 8/11 at 9:30 pm ET. Head to knoxandjamie.com/birthday to join in the fun.Follow us @thepopcast on Threads and Instagram for giveaways all month long.Rewind: March SMK | Feb SMK | Nov SMK | We do SMK most weeks on Instagram at #popcastsmkAugust Vibe Check: High Holy Day for Tomatoes (and all veggies) | Tzatziki Dip Recipe | Leo BirthdaysRefresh: Smooch= give a shot, Marry = commit time to, Kill = do not murder! We're just suggesting to skip these things.SMOOCH // Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Drive-bys: Taylor Farms | Heirloom Black Diamond Watermelon | Hannah Einbinder/Gillian Anderson TwinningBonus segment: Join us on Patreon at the Friends with Benefots level to listen to the entirety of this episode ad-free and get exclusive content including our weekly TMYK segment.Episode sponsors: Merit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AMDG. Today, we bring to you the speakers from the 2026 Kolbe Commencement.   Kolbe Academy's senior enrollment director Jon Bates serves as Master of Ceremonies, introducing Fr. Raymond Pendelton, who gives the invocation, and Kolbe Academy's chief academic officer Megan Lengyel, who gives the welcome address. Then we hear from student speakers Laura Hill and Holden Mora, Kolbe instructor and theology chair Nick Senz, and Dr. Stephen Minis, president of Benedictine College.   We hope that you enjoy the words of wisdom from all of these individuals, however, if you'd like to jump to a particular speaker, here are the timestamps for each speaker:  Invocation by Fr. Raymond Pendleton: 01:16  Welcome address by Mrs. Megan Lengyel: 02:41  Laura Hill: 04:36  Holden Mora: 12:03  Nicholas Senz: 31:14  Stephen Minnis: 53:41  Relevant links & Kolbecast episodes:  Kolbecast episodes with faculty speaker Nick Senz:   300 The Gift of the Sacraments with Brendan Murphy discussing Nick's book on the sacraments  91 Kernels of Truth with Chrissy Almanzar  Watch the entire 2026 commencement ceremony here.  Benedictine College in Atchison, KS, is one of Kolbe Academy's college partners.   Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Each week Pastor Chris will be bringing you a powerful word on whatever topic he is covering in the church but with a specific focus! PC dives into the word and brings you lots of scriptures about whatever topic it is to get you more biblical knowledge and understanding about what God is saying to you through his word! Welcome to Chris Sarno TV, an online campus of Relevant Church located in Daytona Beach, Florida. We pray that through this service you find your place, reveal your purpose, and unlock your potential! We pray this message blesses you and gives you the strength you need to do and be all that God has called you to do and be! Leave a comment below letting us know how this message impacted you today, we'd love to chat with you! #RelevantChurch #ChrisSarnoTV #PastorChrisSarno #OnlineChurch #ChurchOnline #RelevantChurchDaytonaBeach #Midweek #MDWK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ways to Give: Text to Give: Text your amount to 888-364-4483 Online Giving: Visit our website http://www.relevantfl.org/giving to give via debit, credit, or ACH Mail It In: Send gift Via USPS to 920 Beville Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁨@RelevantChurch⁩ Relevant Church Website: https://www.relevantfl.org/ Relevant Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevant_fl/ Relevant Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelevantFL Relevant Church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relevant_fl Relevant Church App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1615804850?fbclid=IwAR3aHqo_6kr8Tzd_JK6xihjfJkVk6j7-iqITDj1u1wFicDLn6g6C29gL3LY Rkidz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rkidzfl Relevant Youth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevantflyouth/ Relevant Church Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nUtPIkecEehfstUWWPIVU?si=QBMEtu85SyuU3FxRM1X7lg&nd=1 Pastor Chris Sarno's Website: https://www.chrissarno.tv/ Chris Sarno App: http://www.chrissarno.tv/app -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 9:8 Proverbs 17:27 James 1:21-26 Mark 4:1-20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, July 29th 2026 Pastor Chris Sarno Relevant Church Get So Familiar With The Truth That When Lies Show Up, You Already Know It | Chris Sarno TV

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the Netflix series The Hawk and continue their Dark Matter season 1 rewatch.Are they really making fewer TV shows these days? Is Alan Ritchson really a loose cannon? Is Paramount gonna be able to bring this merger across the finish line? Listen to hear us discuss all of these topics and more.Homework for next week:Show of the Week: Ted Lasso Season 4 (Apple TV)Dark Matter Rewatch: Season 1 Episode 7 (Apple TV)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):08:13 - Show of the WeekThe Hawk31:00 - TV NewsRyan Hurst recast in God of WarParamount merger delayedLuminate's stats on new TV showsTrailers for Blade Runner 2099 (Nov 2026) and Neuromancer (Jan 22)Alan Ritchson's viral moment1:04:30 - Dark MatterEpisode 6 - SuperpositionLinks:Thanks to Michael J Johnson for our Show of the Week and Patrick Finishes the Damn Show audio bumpersListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building a highly successful advisory platform is less about running every department yourself and more about finding the right operational partners to turn big ideas into a structured reality. Today's milestone episode explores the personal frameworks, scaling pain points, and core values that propelled a solo blog into a powerhouse industry platform. Michael Kitces, co-founder of the 26-person Kitces.com platform, turns the microphone around for our 500th episode to be interviewed by financial planning nerd Adam Van Deusen. Unpacking his personal approach to time management, Michael breaks down the "look at the tape" tracking framework that helps pinpoint an entrepreneur's highest and best use. He also details his transformative shift away from direct people management by partnering with an operational "integrator" (inspired by Gino Wickman's Rocket Fuel), and how building firm-wide metrics around the platform's QNR (Quality, Nerdy, Relevant) content standards gave him the confidence to hand off production. Listen in to hear raw lessons learned from navigating a painful 4X hyper-growth cycle, the exact 49-day interview process Michael uses to ensure cultural alignment, and how his definition of success has evolved after 500 episodes of interviewing industry leaders. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/500     

 Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Miss my TokyoTreat Twitch streams? Use code "NOSTALGIA" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/theanimenostalgia to enjoy it for yourself! While your host is taking a brief break for health reasons, please enjoy some selected Guest Spots from other podcasts! This month, from the archives, I was on Manga Machinations not too long ago to not only celebrate their 10-year podcasting anniversary, but to also chat about Seven Sea's English release of Monkey Punch's Lupin III: Greatest Heists manga! Enjoy! Stream the episode above or [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Relevant links: Buy the Lupin III: Greatest Heists manga via my Bookshop Portal or Amazon affiliate link!Listen to my previous episodes on Lupin here and here!Follow Manga Machinations on Bluesky and Youtube! Support the work I do on this podcast by leaving me a tip on Ko-fi!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap the weekend, review The Odyssey and hear the latest chapter in Carl's ongoing feud with the neighborhood wild turkey that has apparently claimed his driveway as its own. The crew also breaks down the week's biggest local stories, including Richland County's looming road salt shortage, the grand opening of the Bad Magic Skatepark at Maple Lake Park and Mansfield City Schools' strongest financial outlook in years. Later, we welcome Jennifer Kime, president and CEO of Downtown Mansfield Inc., for a wide-ranging conversation about the city's ongoing transformation. They discuss the progress of the Main Street reconstruction project, the return of two-way traffic, the momentum behind Downtown Forward, the challenges and opportunities facing local businesses and Jennifer's vision for the future of downtown Mansfield. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee.Relevant links: Quite the predicament: Richland County gets no road salt bids for upcoming winter season Skate Ohio planning 'micro park' in Mansfield's Maple Lake Park New lights along North Main Street placed as part of improvement project in Mansfield Mansfield City Schools ends fiscal year on a high note Follow Downtown Mansfield Inc. on Facebook and visit their website Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston sit down with Kristen Evans, RDH, to preview her presentation that she delivered at RDH Under One Roof this month where she explored the connection between airway health, hormone health, and skeletal integrity. Kristen shares the personal journey that led her to become an advocate for systemic bone health screening, discusses why dental professionals are uniquely positioned to identify patients at risk for osteoporosis and other chronic conditions, and offers an encouraging message for clinicians who aspire to write, speak, and contribute to the profession. The conversation also highlights the importance of perseverance, finding your unique voice, and trusting that the right opportunities often come with the right timing.   Learn more about Kristen Evans by connecting with her on LinkedIn (Kristen Evans, RDH – “The pH RDH”), where you can also find links to her website, Instagram, and her Bone & Balance for Life initiative focused on education, prevention, and advocacy for systemic bone health.   Resources: @thephrdh on Linked In and Instagram

AI is changing public relations, content creation, media research, and brand visibility. However, technology cannot replace genuine relationships, vulnerable storytelling, or human empathy.In this episode, Jaclyn Zukerman Delory of Next On Scene Media explains how founders can build meaningful visibility without losing their authentic voices.The conversation explores why emotional stories often connect before business facts. Founders who share relevant personal experiences can create stronger audience relationships and greater brand recognition.Media readiness also matters.Publicity can bring difficult questions, public feedback, and unexpected judgment. Media training helps entrepreneurs communicate clearly and remain confident under pressure. The episode also examines the changing role of press releases. Newswire distribution can support brand recognition and long-term online visibility.However, mass pitching rarely replaces personalized outreach. Journalists and editors receive countless generic messages. Relevant pitches, social engagement, and genuine relationship building help brands stand out.AI can support journalist research, grammar editing, keyword discovery, pitch personalization, and AI enabled Market Research.Yet every output still needs human review. Editors often recognize repetitive AI writing. Fully automated pitches can appear careless and damage trust.• Why vulnerable stories create emotional connections • Determining whether a founder is ready for PR • How media training builds confidence • Consistent video content and thought leadership • The changing value of press releases • Personalized pitches versus mass outreach • Building relationships with journalists • Using AI without losing a human voice • How editors may use AI • Social media visibility and discoverability • Why less content can produce better engagement • Building visibility that supports a lasting legacy • Career advice for new marketers and publicistsThe episode also explains why intentional marketing often outperforms content overload.

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Mike Isaac is a long-time technology writer who has been Technology Correspondent at the New York Times since June 2014. During that time he's covered a variety of technology companies, including OpenAI, SpaceX, Anthropic, Apple, and Uber, which he published a book about in 2019 called Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber. But the bulk of his recent reporting has been about Meta, the company that owns Facebook. Last week Josh interviewed Mike about what exactly is going on over there, what prompted Meta to make such a big bet on a VR metaverse, and what—from wearable smart glasses to prediction markets—we can expect Mark Zuckerberg to do next. MIKE ISAAC: Bluesky / Instagram Buy Mike's book Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber WANT MORE TWOAPW? Get access to our full back catalogue of premium/bonus episodes by subscribing for $5/month at Patreon.com/worstofall! Relevant back catalog episodes include: 245 - Meta Horizons and the Death of the Metaverse 176 - The Social Network 146 - Shrimp Jesus and the Death of Facebook

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In this episode of the Vookcast, Ollie, Luke, Angelo, and Michael are back to chat about the latest Nintendo news: the announcement and reveal of Hasbro The Legend of Zelda figures. They also dive deep into the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, Microsoft's continued nonsense, some new (and frustrating) Switch 2 ports, and more.It's all capped off with an incredible game of Nintendo 20 Questions. Did you guess Luke's game?Relevant stories: Figures: https://www.vooks.net/first-look-at-hasbros-the-legend-of-zelda-figures/MGS: https://www.vooks.net/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-resolution-and-frame-rates-detailed/Fallout: https://www.vooks.net/fallout-3-and-fallout-new-vegas-remasters-are-on-the-way/Dinosaur: https://www.vooks.net/jurassic-world-evolution-2-complete-edition-coming-to-switch-2-this-month/Octopath: https://www.vooks.net/octopath-traveler-octopath-traveler-ii-head-to-switch-2-with-no-upgrade-path/NBA: https://www.vooks.net/nba-2k27-drops-the-original-nintendo-switch/Hospital: https://www.vooks.net/two-point-hospital-full-health-collection-gets-a-switch-2-release-date/Tennis: https://www.vooks.net/mario-tennis-fever-adds-galaxy-content-gameshare-in-free-update/Footy: https://www.vooks.net/pro-jank-footy-bounces-down-on-august-12th/Lego DK: https://www.vooks.net/lego-donkey-kong-arcade-machine-to-drop-august-1st/Send us Fan MailSupport the showSocialsOllie:  @chocobalt on Bluesky Luke: @renderman7 on BlueskyAngelo: @manjell0 on BlueskyMichael: @subelement on BlueskyFind Vooks on social media, support the show and buy merch. As always please leave us a review if you enjoy the show on your favourite place to get podcasts. 

As we celebrate the anniversary of Humanae Vitae, we not only remember the importance of the document at that time in history, but also how it remains important for us today.

This wraps up our four part LinkedIn Response Series. Over the last few episodes, I covered your headline, your banner, and how to turn profile views into real conversations. In this final episode, I'm showing you how to take those conversations and turn them into booked appointments.Never Pitch FirstThe fastest way to kill a new LinkedIn conversation is to pitch right away.When someone replies to you, keep the conversation focused on them before you bring up your product or service.Make The Conversation About ThemOne of the easiest ways to find something to talk about is to look at what the person posts on LinkedIn.I'll drop a prospect's profile link into Claude or ChatGPT and ask for ideas on how to start a natural conversation with them.If they post about something like running marathons or self improvement, use that as your opener. Ask a real question about it.Use Voice And Video MessagesVoice and video messages inside the LinkedIn app get far better replies than plain text.Record them natively in the LinkedIn app, not through Loom or another video tool. It feels more real, and prospects respond to that.Always end your voice or video message with a question. That question is what pulls the reply out of them.Give It A Day Or TwoDon't ask for anything the same day someone replies to you.Wait a day or two, then ask a permission based question tied to something specific about them or their company.This is what turns small talk into a real business conversation.Message The Right PeopleNone of this works if you're messaging random people.Build your outreach around people who fit your ideal customer profile. Target the accounts and titles you actually want to work with.Relevant messages get relevant replies.Turn It Into An AppointmentOnce someone shows interest, ask if they're open to a five to seven minute conversation.If you can't explain what you offer in five to seven minutes, that's a sign to tighten up your pitch first."If you can't explain what you offer in five to seven minutes, you don't have a right to ask for someone's time." — Donald C. KellyResourcesLearn the full system inside the LinkedIn Prospecting Course.Email Donald directly at donald@thesalesevangelist.com to ask about joining the next cohort.Keep track of your sales activity and boost your results with the Prospect Pro sales tool.Step up your sales game with Sales Mastermind. Get accountability, stay motivated, and tackle the blockers keeping you from hitting your goals.Visit Blue Mango Studios for help creating podcast production content.Sponsorship OffersThis episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot.With HubSpot sales hubs, your data tools and teams join a single platform to close deals and turn prospects into pipelines. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales.This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn.Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at linkedin.com/tse.This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation.Improve your connection on LinkedIn and land three or five appointments with our LinkedIn prospecting course. Go to the salesevangelist.com/linkedin.CreditsAs one of our podcast listeners, we value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or Spotify. Audio provided by Free SFX, Soundstripe, and Bensound. Other songs used in the episodes are as follows: The Organ Grinder written by Bradley Jay Hill, performed by Bright Seed, and produced by Brightseed and Hill.

BONUS DISCUSSION:  Dr. Gal Beckerman, author and staff writer at The Atlantic magazine, joins the "ROI" panelists to discuss his book:  How To Be A Dissident.The host for the 669th edition in this series is Jay Swords.  The history buffs are Rick Sweet and Ed Broders.Opinions expressed in this program are those of the hosts and the guest(s), and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University. This program is recorded at KALA-FM, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

In this episode of the Observatory Podcast, Scott and LaRae Wright sit down for a short, intimate conversation about prayer—not as a rule-bound ritual, but as a living practice shaped by words, intention, gratitude, and alignment. They unpack how prayer can evolve beyond fear-based asking, and why the language we use—internally and out loud—can land as either medicine or venom. If you've ever felt conflicted about prayer, spirituality, or how to “talk to the Divine,” this episode offers a grounded reframe you can actually use.Timestamps[00:00:18] Scott introduces the topic: prayer (and why this conversation may surprise you)[00:01:20] Setting the scene: a quiet Sunday afternoon, post–Valentine's Day reflections[00:04:39] Scott shares a moment from his men's group that sparked this episode[00:08:39] What prayer meant growing up: structure, habit, and fear-based “asking”[00:10:07] When prayer feels like a ritual—or a task—instead of communication[00:13:30] Reframing prayer: intention, energy, and how words shape experience[00:19:34] Gratitude as a shared frequency: how prayer can create resonance[00:20:58] Scott reads a prayer that shifted his relationship with “prayer language”[00:24:39] “Toxic positivity”: when words sound good but aren't aligned underneath[00:29:20] The line that hits: “no venom passes my lips” and why it matters[00:30:16] Venom as poison: what words can do once they're released[00:34:46] Emotional regulation, balance, and not getting stuck in heavy energy[00:39:05] Closing takeaway: your words are either venom or medicineNotable Quotes“It felt more like a ritual or maybe a task. Task that I had to do.” – Scott Wright [10:07]“Well, it creates a resonance like a song would. Those words create a resonance.” – LaRae Wright [19:48]“So no venom passes my lips and no destruction results from my speech.” – Scott Wright [21:50]“That venom is like poison. It's not retractable.” – Scott Wright [30:16]“Just everyone pay attention to your words. Pay attention to whether they are venom or medicine.” – Scott Wright [39:05]Relevant links:Subscribe to the podcast: Apple PodcastProduced by NC Productions

93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn comes on The Fan Hotline to react to the Pirates' series loss against the New York Yankees from this week with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

In this episode, we explore the career of Matt Damon, Hollywood's ultimate everyman. Join us as we unpack how he's spent three decades as one of the industry's most dependable, and surprisingly interchangeable, leading men, why he's seemingly contractually obligated to spend every movie trying to get back home, and why it's finally time for him to stop escaping and give us the cinematic love letter to his hometown we've been waiting for. Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/668Like what you hear? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to our show.The Dossier: Wiki | Rotten Tomatoes Rankings | IMDb Watch Mentions: The Rainmaker | Mystic Pizza | School Ties | Geronimo: An American Legend | Courage Under Fire | Good Will Hunting | All The Pretty Horses | The Departed | Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, Ocean's Thirteen | Contagion | We Bought A Zoo | Stillwater | Jason Bourne movies | Interstellar | The Departed | The Martian | The Last Duel | Promised Land | Behind the Candelabra | Drive-bys: Ken Griffey Jr. | Leonardo DiCaprio's Credits | Sacred Cinema: The Faithful with Minnie Driver | AO3 Jason Bourne (see also: AO3 Damon/Affleck) | The Sheep Detectives | Jennifer Garner Vanity Fair Feature (see also: Affleck's Tattoo) | Three Things Christopher Nolan Expects You To Know Before Watching the OdysseyRed Light Mentions: People besmerching Taco Bell | Jimothy the Raccoon (see also: Punch the monkey) | Dave Portnoy's memoir | FIFA's Halftime Show | Prioritizing dogs over humans | The Hawk (see also: July AUA)Green Lights:Jamie: movie - The OdysseyMutual: movie - The InviteBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Leesa (code: POPCAST) | Hungryroot (code: POPCAST) | Hers | Pura | Gabb (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1: Christian talks to Dr Phil Armstrong about his many interactions with key economic thinkers, compiled in his book "Can Heterodox Economics Make A Difference?"   Full conversation here: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast/posts/patron-only-what-163877515?pr=true   Please help sustain this podcast!  Patrons get early access to all episodes and patron-only episodes: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast     Relevant to this episode: "Can Heterodox Economics Make A Difference?" by Phil Armstrong: https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/can-heterodox-economics-make-a-difference-9781800370883.html "Tax-Driven Money: Additional Evidence from the History of Thought, Economic History, and Economic Policy" by Mathew Forstater: https://tools.bard.edu/wwwmedia/resources/files/1238/WP%2035%20-%20Tax-Driven%20Money%20-%20Forstater.pdf  "A Modern Monetary Theorist's Response to 'Weaknesses of MMT as a guide to development policy', Aboobaker and Ugurlu (2023)" by Phil Armstrong: https://gimms.org.uk/2025/09/17/a-mmt-response-to-aboobaker-and-ugurlu-2023/ "A modern monetary theory advocate's response to 'modern monetary theory on money, sovereignty, and policy: A marxist critique with reference to the Eurozone and Greece' by Costas Lapavitsas and Nicolás Aguila (2020)" by Phil Armstrong: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/2329194X.2022.2051720 Our episode 132 - "Phil Armstrong: Greece, The Euro & Getting The Money Story Right" on the above paper: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast/posts/episode-132-phil-66829431 Episode 30 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 1) :https://www.patreon.com/posts/29621245 Episode 31 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 2):  https://www.patreon.com/posts/29829500 "Federal Debt and Modern Money" by Steven Hail & David Joy: https://www.global-isp.org/wp-content/uploads/PN-121.pdf "There is no need to issue public debt" by Bill Mitchell: https://billmitchell.org/blog/?p=31715 "How to Fight Back Against the False Idea that the Government is at the Mercy of Financial Markets" by Sheridan Kates: https://thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2025/3/10/scotonomics-monetary-autonomy For more on the (Liz) Trussageddon, listen to Episode 147 - Dirk Ehnts: Do Markets Control Our Politics?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-147-dirk-72906421 Join the MMT UK discord server to connect with others looking to promote MMT and ecological economics in the UK!: https://discord.gg/S3UbxFe4FR   All our episodes in chronological order: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43111643   All our patron-only episodes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57542767    JOIN PATRICIA'S MMT ACTIVIST NETWORK (MMT UK): https://actionnetwork.org/forms/activist-registration-form   Join the MMT UK Discord server to connect with others looking to promote MMT and ecological economics in the UK!: https://discord.gg/S3UbxFe4FR   MMT: THE MOVIE! "Finding The Money", a documentary by Maren Poitras featuring Stephanie Kelton is now available worldwide to rent or buy: https://findingthemoney.vhx.tv/products/finding-the-money Updates on worldwide screenings of "Finding The Money" can be found here: https://findingmoneyfilm.com/where-to-watch/ To arrange a screening of "Finding The Money", apply here: https://findingmoneyfilm.com/host-a-screening/   STUDY THE ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABILITY! Details of Modern Money Lab's online graduate, postgraduate and standalone courses in economics are here: https://modernmoneylab.org.au/     For an intro to MMT: Our first three episodes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41742417 Episode 126 - Dirk Ehnts: How Banks Create Money: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62603318   Quick MMT reads: Warren's Mosler's MMT white paper: http://moslereconomics.com/mmt-white-paper/ Steven Hail's quick MMT explainer: https://theconversation.com/explainer-what-is-modern-monetary-theory-72095 Quick explanation of government debt and deficit: "Some Numbers Are Big. Let Me Help You Get Over It": https://christreilly.com/2020/02/17/some-numbers-are-big-let-me-help-you-get-over-it/     For a short, non-technical, free ebook explaining MMT, download Warren Mosler's "7 Deadly Innocent Frauds Of Economic Policy" here: http://moslereconomics.com/wp-content/powerpoints/7DIF.pdf     Episodes on monetary operations:  Episode 20 - Warren Mosler: The MMT Money Story (part 1): https://www.patreon.com/posts/28004824 Episode 126 - Dirk Ehnts: How Banks Create Money: https://www.patreon.com/posts/62603318 Episode 13 - Steven Hail: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Banking, But Were Afraid To Ask: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41790887 Episode 43 - Sam Levey: Understanding Endogenous Money: https://www.patreon.com/posts/35073683  Episode 84 - Andrew Berkeley, Richard Tye & Neil Wilson: An Accounting Model Of The UK Exchequer (Part 1): https://www.patreon.com/posts/46352183 Episode 86 - Andrew Berkeley, Richard Tye & Neil Wilson: An Accounting Model Of The UK Exchequer (Part 2): https://www.patreon.com/posts/46865929    For more on Quantitative Easing: Episode 59 - Warren Mosler: What Do Central Banks Do?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39070023 Episode 143 - Paul Sheard: What Is Quantitative Easing?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71589989?pr=true    Episodes on inflation: Episode 7: Steven Hail: Inflation, Price Shocks and Other Misunderstandings: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41780508 Episode 65 - Phil Armstrong: Understanding Inflation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40672678 Episode 104 - John T Harvey: Inflation, Stagflation & Healing The Nation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/52207835 Episode 123 - Warren Mosler: Understanding The Price Level And Inflation: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59856379 Episode 128 - L. Randall Wray & Yeva Nersisyan: What's Causing Accelerating Inflation? Pandemic Or Policy Response?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63776558   Our Job Guarantee episodes:  Episode 4 - Fadhel Kaboub: What is the Job Guarantee?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41742701 Episode 47 - Pavlina Tcherneva: Building Resilience - The Case For A Job Guarantee: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36034543 Episode 148 - Pavlina Tcherneva: Why The Job Guarantee Is Core To Modern Monetary Theory: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-148-why-73211346 Quick read: Pavlina Tcherneva's Job Guarantee FAQ page: https://pavlina-tcherneva.net/job-guarantee-faq/   More on government bonds (and "vigilantes"): Episode 30 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 1):https://www.patreon.com/posts/29621245 Episode 31 - Steven Hail: Understanding Government Bonds (Part 2): https://www.patreon.com/posts/29829500 Episode 143 - Paul Sheard: What Is Quantitative Easing?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71589989?pr=true Episode 147 - Dirk Ehnts: Do Markets Control Our Politics?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-147-dirk-72906421 Episode 144 - Warren Mosler: The Natural Rate Of Interest Is Zero: https://www.patreon.com/posts/71966513 Episode 145 - John T Harvey: What Determines Currency Prices?: https://www.patreon.com/posts/72283811?pr=true   More on bank runs banking regulation:  Episode 162 - Warren Mosler: Anatomy Of A Bank Run: https://www.patreon.com/posts/80157783?pr=true Episode 163 - L. Randall Wray: Breaking Banks - The Fed's Magical Monetarist Thinking Strikes Again: https://www.patreon.com/posts/80479169?pr=true Episode 165 - Robert Hockett: Sparking An Industrial Renewal By Building Banks Better: https://www.patreon.com/posts/81084983?pr=true MMT founder Warren Mosler's Proposals for the Treasury, the Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the Banking System: https://neweconomicperspectives.org/2010/02/warren-moslers-proposals-for-treasury.html     MMT Events And Courses: More information about Professor Bill Mitchell's MMTed project (free public online courses in MMT) here: http://www.mmted.org/ Details of Modern Money Lab's online graduate and postgraduate courses in MMT and real-world economics are here: https://modernmoneylab.org.au/     Order the Gower Initiative's "Modern Monetary Theory - Key Insights, Leading Thinkers": https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/modern-monetary-theory-9781802208085.html   MMT Academic Resources compiled by The Gower Initiative for Modern Money Studies: https://www.zotero.org/groups/2251544/mmt_academic_resources_-_compiled_by_the_gower_initiative_for_modern_money_studies   MMT scholarship compiled by New Economic Perspectives: http://neweconomicperspectives.org/mmt-scholarship     A list of MMT-informed campaigns and organisations worldwide: https://www.patreon.com/posts/47900757     We are working towards full transcripts, but in the meantime, closed captions for all episodes are available on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEp_nGVTuMfBun2wiG-c0Ew/videos     Show notes: https://www.patreon.com/MMTpodcast/posts/episode-216-what-164455931?pr=true

LOOK AT THAT BIG SACK: HOUR FOUR full 2003 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0000 VZQfiuzG0i4nnohBiWAA5uRBVFp5Q265 music The Rise Guys Podcast music LOOK AT THAT BIG SACK: HOUR FOUR Welcome to the Rise Guys Morning Show! "The Saviors Of Upstate Morning Radio" broke the mold when they hit the airwaves in 2003.  Originating from Greenville, South Carolina, Mattman, Nine, Paige & Fat Boy combine to deliver the South's #1 Morning Radio Show everyday 5-10AM.  And serve as the leaders of the esteemed "P1 Family."  Relevant and Irreverant!  Gahlay, it's the Rise Guys!  And It Is Good! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Music https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2

You've been using AI for months. You can see what it does. And when you look around the room, you can count on one hand the people on your team who are actually using it. The rest aren't pushing back. They just haven't started. "I had to hear from some other people how they're using it in their daily lives, and I didn't wanna just trust people who are tech-savvy." That's Mark Maynard, a coach, author, and speaker who helps leaders in hotels, restaurants, museums, and a construction company connect purpose to daily operations. Six months ago, he was the person on your team who still hasn't tried it. Using ChatGPT for recipes and road trip stops, nothing more. Mark joins host Erik Martinez on Episode 116 of the Digital Velocity Podcast to talk through what actually changed, and what it means for leaders trying to bring their teams along. Mark shares the specific moment a client problem broke through months of skepticism, explains why trusted people telling real stories mattered more than any demo, and describes how he used AI to help a construction company turn 1,000 pages of operational playbooks into something their employees would actually remember. "Efficiency was not the desired outcome, depth was." If the people on your team haven't bought in yet, this conversation reframes why, and what to do about it.

A snaky villain. A future sports star. A man from Venus. Surprint characters. A topsy-turvy aristocrat. Which are hot, which are not? The Girls of the Hot Squad continue their evaluation of Who's Who #5's entries based on sheer datability. Featuring permanent panelists Isabel, Josée, Nathalie, Shotgun, and Amelie. Listen to Episode 29 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to the feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: Who's Hot and Who's Not ep.29 Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment.

Topics covered in this episode: django-orjson Best Django Redis configuration for speed and size Linus Torvalds puts the foot down against Anti-AI Kernel Maintainers Django Steering Council backs the Triptych Project Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Consulting from Six Feet Up Connect with the hosts Michael: Mastodon / BlueSky / X / LinkedIn Calvin: Mastodon / BlueSky / X / LinkedIn Show: Mastodon / BlueSky / X Join us on YouTube at pythonbytes.fm/live to be part of the audience. Usually Tuesday at 7am PT. Older video versions available there too. Michael #1: django-orjson Adam Johnson dropped django-orjson - drop-in replacements for the Django and DRF pieces that touch JSON, swapping stdlib json for orjson, the Rust-based library. Headline numbers: 10x faster serialization, 2x faster deserialization. The interesting question is why this needs to be a package at all. pip install orjson is the easy part. Adam's actual pitch: adopting it "isn't easy, especially when your framework uses json in many different parts." Django scatters JSON across JsonResponse, the test client and test case classes, the json_script template tag, and more. There's no single hook to grab, so you get a library that catches them all. Adam is refreshingly honest about the scale of the win. His words: "While database queries tend to dominate the typical Django application's runtime, the time spent in serialization and deserialization can still be significant." He calls it "a nearly free performance win" - not "this will 10x your app." That's a claim about cost, not magnitude, and it's worth keeping those straight. Worth flagging what the post doesn't cover: caveats. There are none in the article, but orjson has real ones. Django and Flask both render datetimes as RFC 822 HTTP-date (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT); orjson does ISO 8601. It can't do ensure_ascii, it rejects NaN and Infinity (which stdlib happily emits), and it raises on Decimal. If you've got a JS client parsing dates, that's a wire-format change. Who should actually take this? If you're a DRF shop shoveling JSON all day, yes - it's cheap and it's real. If your app mostly renders HTML templates, you're optimizing a slice of runtime that's already near zero. The problem Adam's package solves doesn't exist in Flask or Quart. They already centralize every JSON operation - jsonify, request.get_json(), the test client, the |tojson filter - behind one provider object at app.json. So there's no library to install. It's about ten lines: import orjson from quart.json.provider import JSONProvider # or flask.json.provider class OrjsonProvider(JSONProvider): def dumps(self, obj, **kwargs) -> str: return orjson.dumps(obj).decode() # provider must return str def loads(self, s, **kwargs): return orjson.loads(s) app.json = OrjsonProvider(app) The numbers on talkpython.fm Evaluated it, measured it, and skipped it. The biggest JSON payload we serve is our MCP server returning a cached episode transcript, about 139 KB. Swapping the provider saves 0.119 milliseconds per request. That total response takes 1.1 ms We got 4.1x, not 10x - and the reason is the good lesson. Payload shape decides your speedup. The 10x is for structure-heavy data, lots of small keys where stdlib burns time in Python-level dispatch per item. Our hot payload is one giant transcript string, so the work is escaping and memcpy Calvin #2: Best Django Redis configuration for speed and size Peter Bengtsson revisits a classic: his 2017 "Fastest Redis configuration for Django" benchmark now has a 2026 update posted this week. The 2017 post pitted django-redis serializers (json, ujson, msgpack, pickle) and compressors (zlib, lzma) against each other; conclusion was msgpack + zlib as the sweet spot - avoid the json serializer, it's fat and slow. The 2026 update narrows focus to just compressors: default (no compression), zlib, lzma, and newcomer zstd. New results: lzma compresses best but is slowest; zstd is the fastest compressor on Ubuntu; differences between them are very small. Big takeaway across both: compression buys you a lot of space (2–3.5x smaller) for very little speed cost - worth it for Redis where memory is the constraint. Caveat from the author: results depend heavily on your data - his test stores short strings of numbers, so benchmark your own workload. Michael #3: Linus Torvalds puts the foot down against Anti-AI Kernel Maintainers Write up on Ars. Really good coverage by Maximillian: Time to wake up (for some) Torvalds said that “Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects, and if somebody has issues with that, they can do the open-source thing and fork it. Or just walk away.” I agree with Max, putting your head in the sand and waiting for AI to go away will likely mean you won't be working professionally in software development in the coming years. The statement came amid a lengthy thread arguing about the use of Sashiko, an “agentic Linux kernel code review system” that its creators claim can, in tests, independently find 53.6 percent of the bugs that would end up being fixed by human coders in later commits. “We're not forcing anybody to use [LLM tools], but I will very loudly ignore people who try to argue against other people from using it,” Torvalds said. “Anybody who points to the problems at AI had better be looking in the mirror and pointing at themselves at the same time,” Torvalds wrote. Calvin #4: Django Steering Council backs the Triptych Project Django Steering Council issued a Letter of Collaboration backing Carson Gross & Alex Petros's funding bid for the Triptych Project - three proposals to make HTML more expressive natively, in every browser. The three additions: PUT/PATCH/DELETE methods for forms, button actions (buttons that fire HTTP requests without a wrapping form), and partial page replacement. Distills the core ideas from HTMX/Unpoly/Turbo into the HTML standard itself - no JS, no library, nothing to ship or maintain. Current focus is button actions (WHATWG #12330): Logout instead of wrapping a button in a form. Relevant to Django directly - think the admin submit row and disguised delete links; Django 6.0's template partials were already inspired by these patterns. How to help: companies can send non-binding letters of support on letterhead; individuals can read the proposals and weigh in on the WHATWG issues. Extras Calvin: DOOMQL - A playable first-person shooter whose framebuffer is a SQL query. Michael: Granian 2.7.9 fixes WSGI threadpool scheduler starvation/underscaling Welcome Calvin post Joke: Solving all bugs

A snaky villain. A future sports star. A man from Venus. Surprint characters. A topsy-turvy aristocrat. Which are hot, which are not? The Girls of the Hot Squad continue their evaluation of Who's Who #5's entries based on sheer datability. Featuring permanent panelists Isabel, Josée, Nathalie, Shotgun, and Amelie. Listen to Episode 29 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to the feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: Who's Hot and Who's Not ep.29 Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment.

This week on News Man Weekly, Carl, Zac and Hayden recap another unforgettable Inkcarceration weekend and react to the festival's impact on Mansfield. The crew also counts down Carl's Top 5 favorite Moonshiners personalities before discussing the week's biggest local headlines, including a new strategic vision for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, the Tyger Park Takeover basketball tour and Lexington Superintendent Jeremy Secrist's departure after 15 years with the district. Later, we welcome Scott Palmer and Jeff Nupen, co-owners of the Ohio Shine Company, Richland County's only legal craft moonshine distillery. They share how the business came together, what makes their spirits unique, the challenges of opening a distillery in Ohio and why they believe downtown Mansfield is the perfect place to build a local brand. This episode is powered by the great folks at Relax, It's Just Coffee.Relevant links: Find all of our Inkcarceration coverage here Cleared for takeoff: Mansfield unveils 5-year plan for Lahm Regional Airport Tyger Park Takeover introduces playground basketball to a new generation Lexington Local School Supt. Jeremy Secrist announces resignation Find Ohio Shine Co. on 126 N. Franklin Ave. Follow them on Facebook and visit their website here. Be a Source Member for unlimited access to local, independent journalism.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second episode of Season 5 on the Neuroethics of Psychedelics, we speak with Eiko Fried about psychedelic research, the facts, the myths, and the hype. Professor Fried is a professor of Mental Health & Data Science at Leiden University. He is the co-Founder of the local Open Science Community, and a previous member of the Young Academy Leiden. In this episode, we discuss the limitations of existing psychedelics research, the implications of exaggerated claims, and the role of hype in moving this research forward, at a risk. Relevant references:• Checklist to vet psychedelic science - Eiko Fried BlogEpisode contributorsHost: Dr. Lavinia Uscatescu Audio editor: Sarah Schultz

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In this episode, we recap this week's pop culture news. Join us as we unpack The Bear‘s final season, make our deeply scientific case for the frontrunners in the 2026 Sexiest Man Alive race, react to the new Moana movie's box office report, and break down the biggest surprises and snubs from the 2026 Emmy nominations. It's prestige TV, Disney magic (question mark?), attractive men, and awards-season chaos all rolled into a delightfully unhinged pop culture roundup.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/667Hear our new, secret Snake Draft episode where we discuss all the things the European mind cannot comprehend - Available only when you get the Big, Beautiful, Expanded Americana Bundle at knoxandjamie.shopEp. 666 Correction: Saint Petersburg is still a placeBox Office Recap & Emmy Nominations Mentions: // Movies: Moana (see also: Along the Way) | Minions & Monsters | Toy Story 5 | Evil Dead Burn | Young Washington | The Invite | The Odyssey (see also: RT Score) // Shows: Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro (see also: Mark Ballas | Strictly Come Dancing) | Lucky | Espy Awards | The Hawk | The Gilded Age | Hacks | The Pitt | All Her Fault | Widow's Bay | Bait | Heated Rivalry | Stranger Things S5 | Nobody Wants This S2 | Task | Friends & Neighbors | Rooster | Pluribus | The Amazing Race | The Bear // IMDbs: Thomas Kail | Anya Taylor-Joy | The Rock | Lin-Manuel Miranda (see also: Octet | Phillipa Soo) | Betty Gilpin | Connor Storrie on SNL | Tom Pelphrey | Rob Reiner | Jeff Hiller | Noah Wyle | Ariana Madix | Megan Stalter | Hannah Einbinder | Paul Anthony Kelly // Other: World Cup Finals | Open by Andre Agassi | Green Lights Post Sexiest Man Contenders: Bad Bunny | Hudson Williams | Michael B. Jordan | Ryan Gosling | Timothée Chalamet | Connor Storrie | Travis Kelce | Clavicular | Matt DamonDrive-bys: Lindsey Graham | Sam Neill | The building they had to evacuate in NY because it was structurally unsound? | The Bear “Fishes” Episode (see also: Pilot Program) | Shelf Respect (see also: @readwithshelfrespect)Red Light Mentions: Diarrhea Lettuce (see also: Dr. Rubin) | USMNT Stuffed in the Locker | New Robert Langdon | Big Brother | Digger Trailer Green Lights:Jamie: book - This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona AndrewsKnox: book - Thrilling Tales of Modern Men by Danny McBrideBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content. Episode sponsors: Function Health (code: POP25) | Merit | IM8 (code: POPCAST) | Gabb (code: POPCAST) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Erin joins us as we discuss antichrists in pop culture. From the ones that are too obvious to be real, to the dark horses that could truly turn out to be one of the Four Horsemen, we're leaning all the way into the 666 of it all and giving the people what they want.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/666Celebrate America's (not weird at all) 250th birthday with our super secret USA Snake Draft episode. Only available in the Americana Bundle (2026 Big Beautiful Expanded Bundle) at knoxandjamie.shopAntichrists Explainer Mentions: Erin's Credentials | Book of Daniel (see also: VeggieTales version) | Maccabees | Book of Revelation | Left Behind (see also: Kirk Cameron Left Behind | Nic Cage Left Behind | Faith Adjacent's Left Behind Sacred Cinema) | Hattie Durham | The Late Great Planet EarthMentions: Elon Musk (see also: Neuralink) | Mark Zuckerberg | Peter Thiel (see also: Antichrist Ted Talk) | J.K. Rowling | Donald Trump | Zohran Mamdami | AI aka Chat | Taylor Swift | MrBeast (not a sponsor: Step & Beast Land) | Ms Rachel | Snoop Dogg | Mother Teresa Podcast (see also: University of Ottawa paper) | Dolly Parton | Justin Bieber | Four Horsemen Combo: Bluey, Charli XCX, Robert Irwin, Ilya RozanovFact Checks: Does Toad have an evil twin? | Green Light Knox couldn't remember: End of Days by Chris Jennings | Trump's threesome commentaryDrive-bys: Eagle Eye | Aquaman | Daniel Fast | Camilla's Literacy Campaign | Princess Kate scanning tickets at Wimbledon | Prince William on New Heights Red Light Mentions: Freddy Canceled | Neil the Seal in Tasmania | @YouRowKelsey making it to Hawaii | Madi Prewett speaking at the State Fair | Red Cards | Offside | Belgium Coach big mad | Trump Phoning a Friend | Sleeping on a Train | Yannik Sinner | CFA Honey Pimento Chicken Sandwich commercialGreen Lights:Jamie: book - The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy by Brigitte KnightleyKnox: book - The Lowe Job by Grace AlexanderBonus segment: Join us on Patreon to listen ad-free and get exclusive weekly and monthly content like TMYK, where we unpack our two-week break and Taylor Swift's wedding.Episode sponsors: Square | IM8 (code: POPCAST) | Factor (code: POPCAST50OFF) | Quince | Boll & Branch (code: POPCAST) | Bombas (code: POPCAST) | Gabb (code: POPCAST) | Pura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.