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Jaxson Dart should be playing in the preseason, and Evan Roberts wants the Giants to buck the NFL trend of protecting quarterbacks from game action. Shaun Morash pushes back, arguing joint practices now provide the meaningful reps teams once relied on preseason games to deliver. Their debate gets especially heated over Dart's running style, injury risk, and whether a few drives can actually change anything. Shaun Morash is in for Tiki Barber alongside Evan Roberts as they also argue over Geno Smith sitting out and clash over Malik Nabers versus Garrett Wilson. Evan defends Wilson's production and consistency, while Shaun insists Nabers has the higher ceiling and is the more explosive receiver.
Imagine doubling your close rate and cutting your sales cycle in half. That's not a hypothetical. It's exactly what Pieter Leenhouts and his team did at Tax Guard, a Cogency Global company that sells to banks and financial institutions. Pieter walked me through exactly how they pulled it off, and it wasn't magic. It was math, structure, and a relentless focus on the front end of the pipeline.Why Their Sales Cycle Was So Long To Begin WithTax Guard's solution was new to the financial institutions they sold to, so reps had to spend real time educating buyers before those buyers even understood why they needed it.That education requirement, combined with deals that stalled out with the wrong contacts, created a long sales cycle and a lower close rate.Fixing it started with the pipeline itself, not with pushing reps to work harder.Give Every Rep the Right Size Pipeline, Not Just More DealsPieter's team found that around 120 opportunities was the right pipeline size for most of their account executives, though the number flexes based on how efficient a rep is.Instead of leaving reps to self source every opportunity, the team loads a portion of that pipeline for them, so reps spend more time working real opportunities and less time hunting for net new business.Their market of five to ten thousand financial institutions is well defined, which makes it possible to plan pipeline size with real precision instead of guessing.Split the Pipeline: 70 Percent Pre-Handraiser, 30 Percent Post-HandraiserOf those 120 opportunities, about 70 percent sit in the pre-handraiser stage, where reps are still working to connect with people.The remaining 30 percent sit in the post-handraiser stage, where there's already an active, ongoing conversation with the customer.That split keeps reps focused on outreach without starving the deals that are already moving.Marketing and Sales Load the Pipeline TogetherPieter is careful to point out that loading the pipeline isn't a sales-only effort. It's a collaboration between sales leadership and marketing leadership.Marketing helps identify and prioritize which accounts and departments actually fit where Tax Guard's solution applies.That partnership is part of why the team can hand reps a healthier mix of fast cycle and slow cycle opportunities instead of leaving it to chance.Why They Kept AEs on the Full Buyer Journey Instead of Handing Off to BDRsBecause their solution requires ongoing education, Pieter's team decided against using BDRs or SDRs to book appointments and hand off to AEs.The same person a buyer starts talking to needs to stay with them as a trusted advisor through the entire education process.Pieter is clear that this only makes sense because of how complex and unfamiliar their solution is. A more transactional sale can absolutely work with a BDR handoff.The Cadence: 17 Touches Over 70 DaysEach opportunity in the pipeline follows a defined cadence, roughly 17 touches over 70 days, with three to five contacts tied to each account.That structure turns follow-up into a math exercise. Once you know the number of opportunities, steps, and contacts, you know almost exactly how many activities a rep needs to complete each day.The cadence isn't automated. Reps still show up and do the work themselves, which keeps the process personal instead of robotic.Personalization Is What Makes the Math WorkPieter gets five to six hundred pitches a day himself, so he knows exactly what gets ignored: generic, unpersonalized outreach.His team uses AI to gather background information quickly, but the personal touch, referencing where someone went to school or what they care about, still has to come from the rep.That combination of structure and personalization is what actually breaks through the noise instead of just adding to it.How They Catch Reps Who Are Gaming Activity NumbersTo catch reps who rack up huge activity numbers without real substance, like hanging up before voicemail or blasting the same email to everyone, Pieter's team looks past raw activity totals.They review call recordings and email engagement to see whether real conversations are actually happening, not just whether the activity got logged.The goal isn't to catch people doing something wrong. It's to find the reps who are getting real engagement and figure out what they're doing differently so the whole team can replicate it.Weekly and Monthly Rhythms Keep the Team AccountableEvery rep gets a weekly one on one that covers both big strategic issues, like what's happening in the market or with competitors, and specific opportunities that need a plan to close.Once a month, Pieter's team reviews the front end metrics as a group: how many people are in cadence, how many emails are opening, how many real conversations are happening.They also track Net Promoter Score to measure how the sales experience actually felt to the buyer, not just whether a deal closed.Their Tech Stack: Salesforce, Gong, Gong Flows, and DelightedSalesforce is their core CRM, and Pieter says most of what makes it powerful is what gets plugged into it.Gong records and analyzes sales conversations, which lets the team track things like how often pricing objections come up and coach reps faster than they could otherwise.Gong Flows adds structured outreach sequences with AI built in, and Delighted measures NPS so the team can see how the buying experience felt from the customer's side.The Numbers Pieter's Team Watches Every WeekClose rate and pipeline velocity are the two headline numbers Pieter checks first, since they show whether the whole system is working.Underneath those, his team tracks how long deals sit in each of their seven pipeline stages, with alerts when something sits too long.They also watch the quality of the opportunities reps are given and how well each rep prospects into the right people, since strong activity numbers mean nothing if they aren't pointed at the right accounts."Activities create opportunities, opportunities create sales. The only thing we control is our activity level." — Pieter LeenhoutsResourcesConnect with Pieter Leenhouts on LinkedIn.Learn more about Tax Guard, a Cogency Global company.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.Join our LinkedIn cohort and learn to prospect the right way.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? 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Got Questions? https://calendly.com/conrad-rodriguez/30-minute-coaching-sessionGet THE EPIC EXTENDER! CLICK HERE REDDIT PROGRESS LOGIn this episode, CJ Rodriguez shares his personal experience and insights on penis enhancement devices, emphasizing the importance of practical experimentation over scientific theory. He discusses various tools, safety tips, and strategies for increasing length and girth, highlighting the value of combining different methods for optimal results.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Penis Enhancement Devices2:20 First Device I ever Bought 3:11 VLC Tugger ADS/Hanging3:43 Compression Hanger 4:20 Epic Extender 5:11 Using Both Devices to gain Length5:50 Compression Penis Hangers vs Vac Hangers7:00 Benefits of Using the Epic Extender8:00 Better Pull from Penis Hanging 8:30 Angles 9:40 Using Both to Maximize Gains10:30 Reps and Sets12:05 Gains and Safety Precautions takeawaysExperimentation and personal experience are key in PE.Safety and comfort are crucial for effective gains.Combining different devices can enhance results.Gradually increase tension for progressive overload.Warm-up and heat improve device effectiveness.Monitoring circulation and sensation prevents injury.Support the Show Click a Link BelowBelow
(SPOILER) Your Daily Roundup covers the next two days of shows, Big Brother's waffling, US Weekly trying to talk sports again, Hayden Panettiere's reps speak out, & the passing of Dolly Parton.Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI)Ads:ZocDoc – Click on https://zocdoc.com/RealitySteve to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Shopify – The plot twist that you were the business all along. Free trial at: https://shopify.com/realitysteveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hour 4 (8.25) She wrote it in a little girl's voice. Sandy knocks on a stranger's door in a storm holding her puppy, asking for a bed. Dolly Parton died Tuesday at 80, and this is the song people are playing. 9:05 — "Me and Little Andy," 1977. Dolly wrote it and sang Sandy's lines in a child's voice — a girl "not more than six or seven," out in the cold with a dog named Little Andy, asking if there's an extra bed. It was the B-side of "Here You Come Again" and it still wrecks a room. The childhood behind it, and why she never once complained about it. 9:20 — What she built out of that: 25 No. 1 hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, the most ever by a woman, plus 55 top 10s and 113 charted songs — the last one a duet with Sabrina Carpenter at 79. 9:35 — Reps confirmed to PEOPLE she died Tuesday in Nashville at 80 after a brief battle with cancer. President Trump ordered the flag lowered nationwide for a week. 9:50 — The more you give, the more blessings come back. She meant it, and the reaction is proving it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.24.26 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast and Substack joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to analyze what he observed from the Commanders preseason matchup with the Lions and if the team has progressed. Ben dives into the value of starters playing only one series, the lack of depth on the offensive line and the turnover battle then weighs in on the controversy after JP Finlay asked Jayden Daniels about the LSU cease and desist situation.
Mike, Ali, and Beau close out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris discussed lessons from executing practice drills at preseason games, guiding rookies into their positions, and adjustments as more players return from injuries to keep the defense playing fast and physical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.21.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan takes final calls on if only one or two drives in preseason is valuable for starters and what would you like to see in the Commanders vs Lions game. Kevin Sheehan gives a rundown on the biggest preseason injuries in NFL history. Kevin Sheehan asks callers what they would ask Joe Gibbs if they had one question since he's taking questions on X.
8.21.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing if Jayden Daniels getting reps in preseason games would be beneficial to him or not and position battles to keep an eye on with roster cuts coming soon. Kevin Sheehan asks callers to give their thoughts on what they would like to see from the Commanders in their preseason matchup vs the Lions.
8.21.26, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show discussing if Jayden Daniels getting reps in preseason games would be beneficial to him or not and position battles to keep an eye on with roster cuts coming soon.
HR3 - Michael Penix has good chance to be Falcons Week 1 starter if he gets preseason reps In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how the Atlanta Falcons second joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts went yesterday, and explain why they think Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. must trust his knee and his mobility again to maximize his NFL career. Next, The Morning Shift crew spends some time with 92.9 The Game's own Atlanta Braves insider and reporter, Grant McAuley! Mike, Beau, and Grant discuss how the Braves should manage Grant Holmes starts moving forward, if the top three arms in the Braves bullpen right now are Didier Fuentes, Dylan Lee, and Raisel Iglesias until Robert Suarez comes back, why Grant thinks Braves Manager Walt Weiss elected to not put Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim in the lineup yesterday even though it was a good opportunity to get him in the lineup, if Grant thinks there's a situation right now where the Braves front office are making Braves Manager Walt Weiss keep shortstop Ha-Seong Kim because they gave him $20 million dollars this offseason and Walt is rebutting by not playing him, tonight's premier pitching matchup between Braves pitcher Chris Sale and Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, and if yesterday's performance at the plate by Braves third baseman Austin Riley is the start of him getting hot offensively. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by spending some time with former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, and now analyst for the Atlanta Falcons Radio Network Dave Archer! Ali, Mike, Beau, and Dave discuss what Dave thinks the focus has been for the Falcons since their preseason opener versus the Denver Broncos last Friday night, if Dave thinks the Falcons could cross train rookie offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa at tackle and at guard, if Dave thinks Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is aware when Falcons right tackle Jawaan Taylor is out there on the field after missing most of training camp so far due to injury, if Dave thinks Michael Penix Jr. should play in the preseason finale if he gets medically cleared in time, or if the Falcons should use a different strategy to acclimate him and ramp him up for regular season play, and which Falcons players in the secondary who will get some playing time in the second preseason game tomorrow against the Colts need to have a good game.
How do you help a child who says "I'm bad at math," "I can't read," or "That's just not my thing"? In this episode, Mackenzie sits down with Alexis Wilson, growth mindset and performance coach, to discuss how parents and educators can help kids break out of fixed mindsets and build genuine self-confidence (hint: empty affirmations without evidence don't work). Plus, they confront the harsh fact that parents' hidden fears can cause more issues in kids than any lack of natural talent—and how small shifts at home can completely change a child's identity.Episode Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset 03:40 - The Science: How Brains Change with Neuroplasticity 05:09 - Spotting a Fixed Mindset: "That's Just Not My Thing" 06:40 - How to Change a Child's Negative Self-Talk 10:37 - Why Confidence Requires Real Evidence & Reps 17:33 - How Kids Unconsciously Pick Up Their Parents' Fears 23:14 - Are You Secretly Sabotaging Your Child's Mindset? 29:08 - The Power of "Yet" & Normalizing Mistakes 33:55 - How Growth Mindset Transforms Family Dynamics at Home 39:24 - "Mom, I'm Not Dumb": A 7th Grader's Identity Shift 42:42 - Step-by-Step: How Parents Can Reframe Limiting Beliefs Today 44:42 - Knowing When to Pivot vs. When to Keep PushingWatch the Future of Education on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@future_of_educationRead MacKenzie's Substack: futureofeducation.substack.comLearn more about our schools: 2hourlearning.com/schoolsLearn more about Alpha School: alpha.school
***Third Segment***Commanders Training Camp rolls on as we head toward their second preseason game of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant debate how important it is for Jayden Daniels and other Commanders starters to get reps under their belts in the preseason, and more!
***Third Segment***Commanders Training Camp rolls on as we head toward their second preseason game of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant debate how important it is for Jayden Daniels and other Commanders starters to get reps under their belts in the preseason, and more!
Progressive overload isn't just about adding more weight, reps, sets, or miles. Those are merely tools to achieve the real objective which is creating a progressively stronger training stimulus. Here's why chasing bigger numbers doesn't always produce bigger results, and what to focus on instead.
NFL reporter Eric Williams of Fox Sports recaps week of SF/LAC joint practices, including the Chargers' ability to get their younger players experience. Eric also talks about the Rams, who are looking strong this season with their talented roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
***Third Segment***Commanders Training Camp rolls on as we head toward their second preseason game of the season, this time against the Lions in Detroit... so Logan and Grant debate how important it is for Jayden Daniels and other Commanders starters to get reps under their belts in the preseason, and more!
Adam Levitan and Evan Silva return to break down all the information gained from an eventual and revealing NFL Preseason Week One, assessing usage notes, injuries and depth chart changes.Links mentioned in the episode:Subscribe to Draft Kit Pro for all our articles, tiers and rankings this draft season Evan Silva's Top 150 Rankings for 2026 Fantasy FootballEvan Silva's Top-150 Change Log for 2026Subscribe to the Establish The Run YouTube ChannelTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction2:51 - #1 Saints WR Jordan Tyson Re-Injures Hamstring7:20 - #2 Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love Hurts Ankle11:50 - #3 Bears WR Luther Burden Seen Running Before Game14:50 - #4 Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard Injures Hamstring, Is Week-To-Week18:02 - #5 Bucs WR Emeka Egbuka Has Toe Injury, Optimistic For Week One21:59 - #6 Jets RB Breece Hall Leaves Practice With Non-Contract Groin Injury23:58 - #7 Giants Work Out RB Najee Harris, Cam Skattebo's Usage Concerns28:04 - #8 Jags WR Brian Thomas Jr. Expected To Play X30:29 - #9 Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa Leads Atlanta QB Competition32:50 - #10 Vikings WR Jauan Jennings Could Lose WR3 Spot To Tai Felton34:56 - #11 Packers WR Preseason Game One Usage Notes 39:39 - #12 Giants TE Isaiah Likely Only Sees 6/14 Reps With Jaxson Dart41:45 - #13 Bills TE Dalton Kincaid Plays 12p Reps, Splits 11p Reps44:31 - #14 Bengals RB Preseason Game One Usage Notes46:33 - #15 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling Goes Off In Opening Preseason Game49:06 - #16 Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue Sees Vast Majority Of First Half Snaps50:45 - #17 Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden Plays With Backups, Kolar, Njoku Rested52:08 - #18 Titans RB Preseason Game One Usage Notes53:36 - #19 Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. Losing Slot WR Battle?55:21 - #20 Dolphins Skill Position Preseason Game One Usage Notes58:29 - #21 Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt Moves Up Silva's Rankings59:40 - #22 Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson Drops From Silva's Top 150Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2026 NFL Draft Kit Pro has you covered with:Draft Rankings & TiersResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentIn-Season Roster ManagementTrade CalculatorsDiscord CommunitySubscribe now at https://subscribe.establishtherun.com/nfldraftkitpro/DraftKings Best Ball: Draft One, Get OneEnter DraftKings' $20M Best Ball contest for $25 and you'll receive a bonus ticket to play a second Best Ball draft for free. Available to all DraftKings customers.Sign Up Now! https://dkng.co/ETRBestBallGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit [ccpg.org](http://ccpg.org) (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. $25 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires at contest lock on 9/9/26. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/promotions. Ends 9/9/26 at contest lock. Sponsored by DraftKings.FREE NEWSLETTER: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://establishtherun.kit.com/emailDFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We've partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you're maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun
Can you build and preserve muscle while spending dramatically less time training? In this episode of the Optimal Protein Podcast, Vanessa sits down with Børge Fagerli, creator of the Myo-Reps training method, to break down one of the most time-efficient approaches to hypertrophy and body recomposition. BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! For a limited time, save 40% sitewide at ketogenicgirl.com with code BACKTOSCHOOL40, including the Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting Library, ToneLUX Red Light Therapy Collection, and Tone Breath Ketone Analyzer. Australia, New Zealand & Southeast Asia: Save 75% on available ToneLUX and Tone products during the warehouse moving sale with code WAREHOUSE75, while supplies last. Børge explains why many people are actually stopping their sets much farther from failure than they realize—and how Myo-Reps can help you recruit more muscle fibers, accumulate highly stimulating reps, and achieve comparable muscle growth to traditional training in significantly less time. They also dive into how to use Myo-Reps during a calorie deficit to help preserve lean mass, why training volume may naturally decrease as you get deeper into a fat-loss phase, and why more training is not always better. Vanessa also shares how incorporating Myo-Reps completely changed her own training, allowing her to make better progress while completing her workouts in under 45 minutes. Try my favorite new electrolytes Cure Hydration! Head to curehydration.com/VANESSA and use code VANESSA to save 20% on your order.
Want to get even more jacked? Grab the RP Hypertrophy App for your training, and maximize your gym efforts with the RP Diet Coach App to nail your nutrition. Guest Links Dr. Milo Wolf's Links: YouTube: @DrMiloWolf Instagram: @drmilowolf ResearchGate: Milo Wolf Timestamps 00:00 Heat, sweating, and World Cup banter 07:40 What rep ranges actually build muscle? 12:30 The effective 4-to-50-rep range and muscle fiber types 15:50 Can you tell whether you are fast-twitch or slow-twitch? 21:56 Fiber types in sports, bodybuilding, and powerlifting 26:01 Why 4 to 12 reps has a practical advantage 29:07 Volume, proximity to failure, and stretch matter more 35:02 Matching rep ranges to pain, experience, and exercise selection 39:02 How to train for strength and muscle growth together 44:42 High reps versus heavy sets: physical and psychological fatigue 49:47 What the fatigue research shows and the final recommendations
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Ralph speaks to Baroness Beeban Kidron, a member of the UK House of Lords and a leading voice on children's rights in the digital environment, whose book is “Users: How Big Tech Took Control and How to Fight Back.” Then we welcome back whistleblower Becky McClain a biotech scientist injured in an unsafe lab and author of “Exposed: A Pfizer Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies, and Betrayal, and Becomes a Biohazard Whistleblower.”Baroness Beeban Kidron is a member of the UK's House of Lords and a former film director. She is a leading voice on children's rights in the digital environment and a global authority on digital regulation. She has played a central role in establishing standards for online safety and privacy across the world. She is the author of Users: How Big Tech Took Control and How to Fight Back.The things that children experience online are deliberately designed to distract them. Now, they are there to distract them because those companies want the attention so they can advertise. They want their data so that they can perfect their commercial terms,their product. And they even want their attention to compete against the other people who are competing for their attention. So here we have an absolute arms race for a child's attention.Baroness Beeban KidronI do want to say very clearly to anyone listening: This is a battle you shouldn't be fighting on your own. And there is a responsibility for politicians—for both local politicians and federal politicians (national in our case, here in the UK) —to actually put these companies under the same sort of strictures that all other corporate companies do… One of the things I'm looking at is whether we can recategorize apps as products. And then they'll have all the product liability, the product safety, consumer rights—all the things that we expect of everything else in our life from our food to our cars to our toys. That they would actually have to think before they roll them out: Are they safe? And when they've proven unsafe, we would have a very clear set of legal approaches to address that.Baroness Beeban KidronBecky McClain is a retired biotech worker and research scientist. She is known as the first successful biotech whistleblower who spoke and reported on biolab safety issues of public concern. On April 1, 2010, Ms. McClain won a federal court whistleblower trial against Pfizer, Inc., which centered on free speech rights concerning biosafety and public health. She is the author of Exposed: A Pfizer Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies, and Betrayal, and Becomes a Biohazard Whistleblower.The public wants transparency to ensure that biolabs are run ethically, safely, responsibly, and with accountability. Transparency into these matters builds public trust with science and with government. But without free-speech protections for scientists and also medical physicians, transparency fails, accountability is dismissed, and the public trust hits rock bottom.Becky McClainNews 8/14/26* This week, a new round of primaries was held in the upper midwest and New England. The biggest shock of the night was the defeat of Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary. Hong, a Wisconsin State Assemblywoman and member of Madison DSA, went into election night leading in the polls and while she won an astonishing 311,000 votes, her opponent – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, with the endorsement of sitting Democratic Governor Tony Evers – maintained a lead of approximately one-half of one percentage point throughout the night. As the final margin will be under 1 percent, Hong is entitled to request a recount, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, but WKOW reports she has conceded the race. Hong was seen as the best chance for the insurgent, DSA-aligned left to capture a gubernatorial nomination this cycle, particularly in a crucial swing state, but her campaign was dogged by electability concerns and unpopular past statements made by the candidate. Crowley will face Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany, who cruised to an easy victory in the GOP gubernatorial primary, in November.* The Minnesota primaries delivered more encouraging results for the left. In the high-profile Senate primary to replace retiring Senator Tina Smith, Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan emerged victorious over her opponent, Congresswoman Angie Craig. Flanagan was backed by a broad, progressive coalition – including Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, and outgoing Senator Tina Smith herself – while Craig was backed by more centrist Democrats like House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and ultrazionist Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer. If elected, Flanagan, a citizen of the White Earth Nation, would be the first Native American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, per the Minnesota Reformer. Flanagan has also gone on record saying that Chuck Schumer, who would be poised to lead the Senate Democrats as Majority Leader if the party retakes that chamber, needs to be replaced with a “progressive champion” though she has not gone as far as Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan who explicitly called for Schumer to be replaced by Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, as reported by Semafor.* In more Minnesota news, Congresswoman Craig's decision to vacate her old seat in the state's second congressional district “created a crowded primary for her seat,” according to the Minnesota Star Tribune. On Tuesday, progressive candidate Matt Little triumphed. Little is a strong proponent of Medicare for All and does not blanch at describing Israel's campaign in Gaza as a genocide. Little overwhelmingly won the endorsement of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and of congressional progressives like Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Greg Casar, as well as the Progressive Caucus PAC. If Little wins in what the Star Tribune describes as a swing district historically, it will send a strong signal that progressives can win even in tough districts.* In New England, the results tell a somewhat different story. Specifically, in Connecticut's first congressional district, 14-term incumbent Congressman John Larson lost his primary to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, over 30 years Larson's junior, by over 20 points. However, Bronin is far from a progressive challenger. Whereas Larson enjoyed the backing of the Working Families Party and Congressman Jamie Raskin – though he also had the backing of AIPAC – Bronin's only major national endorsement was from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. In short, this would best be described as a non-ideological, but rather age-based primary challenge. This will surely set off major alarm bells for another aged incumbent in New England facing a much younger primary challenger: Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts. Additionally, as Ryan Grim notes, “John Larson was/is the champion of the bill to expand Social Security, which was up to…200+ cosponsors but [former Speaker Nancy] Pelosi would never allow it to get to the floor. There's now an extremely popular bill that could actually pass that needs a lead sponsor.”* Another recent primary loss is worth examining: that of Kshama Sawant in Seattle. Sawant, a former Seattle City Councilmember aligned with the Trotskyist Socialist Alternative party, resigned her council seat and sought to unseat her local Democratic Congressman Adam Smith, running as an independent in Washington's ninth congressional district. The state of Washington has a top two primary system, so Sawant would have only had to get the second most votes to secure a head-to-head matchup against Smith in November. Yet, instead Sawant finished a distant third behind Smith and the Republican candidate Doug Basler. Perhaps that doesn't seem surprising – independent and third party candidates are often outspent by huge margins. Yet, the facts belie that explanation. In fact, a new piece on the Joe Wrote substack finds that “Sawant's campaign wasn't the rag-tag, bootstrapped operation that we typically see from insurgent socialists. Sawant reported $607,493 in campaign spending, meaning she outspent Republican Doug Basler by over six-to-one and still lost to him.” Wrote goes on to state that “The Sawant campaign spent $25.33 per vote, the highest for any candidate in the race…The only registered PAC that spent on the race was Sawant's Revolutionary Change PAC, which raised $5,600 through ActBlue and spent it on billboards.” If nothing else, this test case demonstrates that money is not enough for the left to break through the two-party duopoly. A candidate also needs institutional, organizational support – like that of DSA – and, perhaps most importantly, broadbase solidarity with the other component parts of the movement. Going it alone simply will not get the job done.* In more independent and third party news, we have an update to a previous story about the race for Congress in Pennsylvania's seventh congressional district. Last week, we discussed Andrew Tupone, a candidate running in this race on the Green Party ballot line, despite the GP of Pennsylvania distancing themselves from him – and spokesman Chris Robinson even calling him a “a nice Republican.” According to Lehigh Valley Public Media, the Green Party is now going a step further, formally requesting the Pennsylvania courts “either kick Tupone off the ballot or require him to identify himself as a member of another party.” In their petition to the court, the Green Party argues that “Candidate Tupone and his agents or affiliates who circulated his nomination papers misled voters into signing the nomination papers on the mistaken belief that they were helping to place a candidate supported by the Green Party onto the ballot.” This piece also notes that three Lehigh Valley residents are challenging the petitions Tupone presented to get on the ballot, arguing that technical errors would disqualify thousands of these signatures. For his part, Tupone “has denied having any ulterior motive to enter the race or accepting financial assistance from any outside groups.”* At the same time, in Nebraska, it seems there are two, dueling faux third parties seeking to siphon off votes from the other side. The Nebraska Examiner reports that both the “Nebraska Democratic Party and the national Working Families Party have sued Nebraska's Working People Party to block it from the fall ballot.” The Democrats and WFP are seeking to block Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen from officially recognizing the party, and to “declare that the party's name is breaking state law because it is meant to confuse voters.” Apparently, Nebraska election law includes a provision allowing the secretary of state to “reject a candidate's filing if…that someone is not a ‘good-faith candidate' or is trying to cause confusion for voters,” and that “objections to party names can be considered.” The kicker is that last week, the Nebraska Republican Party filed a lawsuit alleging that the “America First Party” is a similarly bad-faith attempt to confuse and deceive voters and thereby undercut the fortunes of Nebraska Republicans. A Nebraska judge has issued an emergency injunction stopping certification of both the Nebraska Working People Party and America First Party through August 20th.* Turning to local news, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appears to be moving against Councilmember Nithya Raman, her Democratic rival for the mayoralty in the general election. LAist reports that while Raman has chaired the Council's powerful Housing and Homeless Committee since 2023, Bass' close ally, Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson is “planning to announce…that the city will split the committee into two parts — one on housing, the other on homelessness — neither of which will be led by Raman.” In a campaign video, Raman alleged that the move constituted political retaliation, saying “I called for an audit of our homelessness programs…and now I've been removed…I might be getting punished for running against Mayor Bass, but Angelenos are the ones paying the price for these political games.” Mayor Bass and Councilmember Raman finished first and second respectively in the June primary, meaning they will face off in November with no Republican on the ballot.* In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced this week that he will throw his weight behind a new bill in the city council seeking to curb Amazon's practice of utilizing subcontractors instead of directly employing delivery workers. The Wall Street Journal explains that although these subcontractors “aren't direct employees of…Amazon [or other companies], they often wear branded uniforms or vests and drive corporate-branded vans or trucks,” but are not entitled to the same workplace protections and are excluded from collective bargaining. In a statement, Mamdani highlighted how “Corporations like Amazon build billion-dollar business models by insulating themselves from accountability through a system of exploitative subcontracting.” The Journal reports the bill would also “require warehouse operators to obtain licenses from the city,” and in order to get a license, ”operators would have to adhere to new safety, training and employment requirements, including hiring thousands of the city's contract couriers.” In response, Amazon is, as usual, threatening to move its business out of the city, but also deploying its secret, New York-specific weapon: their chief lobbyist, Jessica Schumer, daughter of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, according to the American Prospect. This sets up a major clash between an array of titanic forces in New York politics and whether or not Mayor Mamdani emerges triumphant will be a huge test of his political clout.* Finally, AP reports the parliament of Lebanon voted this week to abolish the death penalty, making it the first nation in the Arab world to do so. This piece notes that the country has maintained an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment for over 20 years; while death sentences have been issued since then, they have all been suspended or commuted. The official sentence of capital punishment will be replaced with “life imprisonment with aggravated hard labor,” a somewhat vague legal concept that will have to be defined and refined as time goes on. AP adds that this vote comes amidst the Lebanese parliamentary debate over a proposed general amnesty law, that could “reduce sentences or even release convicted militants,” from the country's various civil wars, as well as others convicted of drug-related crimes. The parliamentary bloc of Hezbollah voted against the law. Lebanon banning capital punishment stands in stark contrast to the Israeli Knesset, which voted in May to adopt a new death penalty statute described by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights as perpetuating “racial discrimination against Palestinians” and amounting to “a grave erosion of human rights.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Jacob Saylors seized a roster-opening opportunity for the Detroit Lions, delivering fresh legs, clean routes, and hands that produced a team-high receiving output in Thursday's wet preseason loss at Cincinnati. His all-around day put him squarely in the 53-man conversation and reset the running back depth picture heading into Washington week. Can Jacob Saylors make the 53-man roster? Yes, Lions running back Jacob Saylors pushed himself into the real roster mix with a complete performance. He looked rested and explosive, processed quickly, and caught the ball naturally, finishing as Detroit's leading receiver on the night. As Jeff Risdon noted, Sailors showed the fresh-body benefit after having true recovery time since last year. The staff wants backs who trigger fast and finish, and Sailors checked those boxes. His vision and reaction stood out in the quick game and he added value in the passing attack, a critical separator for back-end roster roles. Is Isaac TeSlaa in trouble after the early turnover? No, Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa is not in danger of being cut, but he must clean up technique and urgency. He had the early-tip turnover on a ball that hit both hands and later lost a contested catch by failing to separate and secure through contact. Coaches need quicker wins off the line and faster catch-to-tuck transitions on shorter concepts. Expect Detroit to feed TeSlaa targets this week in practice and in the preseason game against the Washington Commanders to rebuild confidence and trust. What did we learn about Luke Altmyer and the offensive plan? Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer earned stock up by executing the quick-game emphasis. Detroit instructed him to get the ball out on time to his first read, and he did, which capped downfield shot volume. The wet-ball turnover appeared more like a lost handle than a designed pitch, as Jeff Risdon observed after rewatching. The takeaway is clarity, not concern: the operation prioritized rhythm, timing, and ball security in difficult rain conditions, and Altmyer delivered a steady night within that plan. Which defenders helped, and who hurt, their roster cases? Lions defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard, wearing number 50, stacked a strong week by translating his first-step wins into real disruption. When he wins immediately, he is a problem. Lions defensive lineman Ben Stille, number 78, also earned stock up with a pressure, sturdy run fits, and forcing cutbacks. Lions linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, number 57, flashed stout build and anticipatory coverage beyond a special teams profile. Edge rushers on opposite tracks Lions edge rusher Eric O'Neil, 25 years old, strung together a sack, another QB hit that forced a throwaway, and a useful special teams rep. He profiles as a practice-squad keep if the numbers squeeze, but his pass-rush efficiency is real. Conversely, Lions defensive end Anthony Lucas stayed blocked too often and lacked effective counters after initial engagement. Secondary notes to watch Lions cornerback Roger McCreery answered with sharp leverage and run support, then finished late with Lions cornerback Keith Abney in the slot while McCreery played outside. That usage hints at how Detroit is sorting their inside-out roles. Who took a step back? Lions safety Dan Jackson must stop diving at feet in space, and Lions safety Loren Strickland did not help his case either. Lions linebacker Troy Reeder had an anonymous outing at Mike. On the line, Lions offensive lineman Miles Frazier struggled at right guard and later at left tackle with stiff, slow sets. Reps could reshuffle when the staff balances work for veterans like Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and DJ Wanham in practice. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jacobsaylors #isaacteslaa #lukealtmyer #skylergill-howard #anthonylucas #erico'neil #benstille #manuogbongbemiga #troyreeder #milesfrazier #rogermccreery #keithabney #aidanhutchinson #washingtoncommanders #cincinnatibengals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In hour three, breaking down the Jayden Daniels - LSU controversy. Crowder's reaction to Fernando Mendoza avoiding the Las Vegas strip. Plus, why the Dolphins must take advantage of their preseason ahead of Week 1.
CEO of RepCard, Brad Mortensen, is back on today's podcast. Compared to years ago, his product has changed drastically to keep up with the solar coaster: priming RepCard as a unified system for the hustling sales team. In this episode, we also talk about the philosophy of sales and how we can adapt our mindset in the age of AI.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE
D-Lo spends hour four talking with The Jump's Kyle Madson and then talks Raiders.
Mitch Vareldzis and Kellan Olson discuss is it was a good idea to give Jeremiyah Love as many reps as he got against the Las Vegas Raiders and if Brandon Pfaadt can be better than Christ Sale on Friday night.
What an inspiring conversation with an entrepreneurial icon in our industry, Dr. Stephen Gunther!From an assistant professor at UCSF to founder of Shoulder Innovations, a company that rang the bell on the NYSE in 2025, a 20-year build of a most inspiring story!!Dr. Gunther saw a gap in shoulder arthroplasty that nobody else was solving (implant loosening, one of the leading causes of failure in the space) and instead of writing a paper about it, he patented the fix.The inset glenoid. 15 patents. A company that went from one Surgeon's idea to $47M+ in revenue and a public offering.Device Nation finds no holes in ANY tray as we "Open the Room" with Independent Distributor Mike Nelligan!We talk LinkedIn, "where have the sales reps gone", 4-pillars consulting, even the therapeutic benefits gained from setting things on fire!What stuck with me about both of these conversations was the Dartmouth-old-school mindset running through the whole thread — foundational things that work, not chasing change for the sake of change, just execute what we all know works.....and do it every single day.That's a lesson for Surgeons, Reps and budding entrepreneurs alike!Dartmouth 3D Scholars: https://www.3d-scholars.org/Shoulder Innovations: https://shoulderinnovations.com/ Dr. Stephen Gunther: https://www.sentara.com/find-a-doctor-or-provider/Gunther-Stephen-73361 Mike Nelligan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikenelligan/ 4 Pillars Consulting: https://www.fourpillarsconsultinggroup.com/ Energy Bus: https://a.co/d/09VzMyTe Can't Autom(AI)te Trust: https://a.co/d/0dRgFKEG Surgeon/Rep Townhall Meeting: https://devicenation.comJohn Cleese Sales Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2tiAkWsqz-IkeZHmA_UQ72YEgAG93v8zThank you for your Support! https://account.venmo.com/u/DeviceNation
Hour two continues with the Titans talk. QB Will Levis got a good amount of action in the game. Do we think he was able to increase his potential trade value? Does Levis have a future as a backup in the NFL? We go around the NFL with some other news and notes after Fernando Mendoza looked solid in his first action. Robby has the Rob Rant to close the hour.
Paul Hamilton joins Jeremy White to discuss the Buffalo Bills' preparation for their preseason opener and the importance of establishing game-day routines at Highmark Stadium. They analyze Joe Brady's coaching style and Pete Carmichael's influence on the offense before tackling a trivia challenge about high-scoring NFL quarterbacks like Jared Goff. 01:03 - Paul Hamilton Bills Insights 05:31 - NFL Injury Reporting Style 08:10 - Carmichael and Coaching Duties 10:31 - Josh Allen Preseason Focus 20:10 - NFL Franchise Trivia Challenge
The Chicago Bears are preparing for their first preseason game against the Cleveland Browns—and Ben Johnson just revealed a major part of the plan.On today's episode of Chicago Bears Central, Haize breaks down everything coming out of Day 13 of Bears training camp, including the decision to sit Caleb Williams and several other starters against Cleveland.Ben Johnson says he simply doesn't need to see Caleb in preseason action because he watches him compete every day in practice and believes the Bears' franchise quarterback will be ready for Week 1.That means Tyson Bagent gets the start against Cleveland, with Case Keenum and Miller Moss expected to handle the second half.But the bigger story may be what that extra playing time means for Chicago's younger players.
Bobby Burton, CJ Vogel and Hank South deliver the biggest developments from Texas' seventh fall-camp practice, led by a significant change along the offensive line. Laurence Seymore opened the team period with the first-team offense at left guard after Dylan Sikorski previously led the competition, while veteran Cole Hutson returned to full-pads work and could soon add another contender to the Longhorns' most important position battle. The crew also breaks down Raleek Brown, Hollywood Smothers and freshman Derrek Cooper's contrasting running styles, including Cooper's advanced pass protection. Plus, Warren Roberson receives a surprising look at safety, Melvin Siani continues setting a more physical tone up front and a 20-pound-heavier Lance Jackson reveals how Texas plans to move him throughout Will Muschamp's defense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Most sales conversations still lean on product specs, and most leadership still gets reduced to quota math, until the market gets hard and both approaches break down. Rob Potter, CEO of Oomnitza, joins John Kaplan and John McMahon to argue that revenue and retention run on the same fuel: story, evidence, and belief rather than pressure. Shaped by three decades under RSA and EMC leaders like Art Coviello and Mark Thurman, Potter explains why technical credibility alone creates gaps in a sales motion, how staged delegation and reverse-timeline planning scale a team without inflating cost, and why transformative leaders keep people through a missed quarter while transactional leaders lose them the moment the number slips. Rob Potter is CEO of Oomnitza, an enterprise technology management platform, and a venture partner at SYN Ventures. His path to the corner office ran through engineering and sales leadership roles at IBM, WRQ, Symantec, and RSA/EMC, where he worked alongside leaders including Art Coviello and Joe Tucci before running revenue organizations of his own. Connect with Rob: LinkedIn Resources mentioned: Force Management's Command of the Message® Force Management's Conversation Guide Key takeaways from this episode: 04:06 - How a mentor redirected Potter from veterinary school to engineering, and how an IBM customer engagement pulled him out of coding and into sales. 14:15 - Why staged delegation, bringing team members in at the right sales-cycle phase rather than all at once, is what separates scalable sales leaders from expensive ones. 19:29 - The single metric Mark Thurman drilled into him: growth rate quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year matters more than revenue alone. 20:41 - What RSA and EMC's top leaders had in common: honesty, transparency, and empathy, especially when navigating layoffs. 27:48 - Why passion is contagious in an organization, and why it only exists downstream of belief built on evidence. 31:37 - The storytelling framework Potter coaches into every rep: journey, problem, outcome, not product spec. 38:22 - Why AI guardrails have to differ by function, and the hidden long-term cost of building AI in-house instead of buying it. Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management
Steve and Deuce previewed the Saints' joint workout with the Jaguars, explaining why both sides need to avoid scuffles. The guys also listened to Saints head coach Kellen Moore and rookie DT Christen Miller's post-practice media availability.
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Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss the Carolina Panthers deciding to play their starters in their upcoming preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, including how head coach Dave Canales needs to have offensive coordinator Brad Idzik and quarterback Bryce Young as many reps as possible together. Panthers Playbook is sponsored by Wake Orthopedics.
Mike, Ali, and Beau react to Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski announcing yesterday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will start tomorrow night in the team's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos, and that the Falcons starters will play in one drive or around 10 plays in their preseason opener against the Denver Broncos tomorrow night. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to Coach Stefanski saying that they have not yet decided on a starting quarterback for Week 1, and explain why they think Tua's only preseason reps may be tomorrow if quarterback Michael Penix Jr. gets fully cleared soon.
A federal watchdog says some guidelines meant to improve the response to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) are falling short of federal requirements. That is according to an audit from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Office of Inspector General. The watchdog reviewed guidelines from 49 U.S. Attorneys' districts developed under Savanna's Act. The law was passed in 2020 to improve coordination between tribal, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies responding to MMIP cases. The Inspector General found guidelines from 10 of the 49 districts did not fully meet requirements under the law. Seven were missing at least one of six required sections, while eight were not adequately tailored to circumstances within their individual districts. The audit also found staffing shortages within the DOJ's MMIP Regional Outreach Program. As of February, four of the program's 10 positions were vacant. The Inspector General says vacancies and staff turnover have slowed the program's progress. The office made three recommendations, including addressing staffing shortages and bringing district guidelines into compliance. The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys agreed with all three. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan addresses her supporters during her Primary Night party. (Courtesy Peggy Flanagan / Facebook) Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Nation/D-MN) has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. The Associated Press called the race for Flanagan Tuesday night. She defeated U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary. The win puts Flanagan one step closer to making history. If elected in November, she would become the first Native American woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. Flanagan has served as Minnesota's lieutenant governor since 2019 and is the highest-ranking Native woman elected to executive office in the U.S. During her campaign, Flanagan focused on issues including health care and affordability. She also campaigned against corporate influence in politics. Peggy Flanagan’s note to her supporters. (Courtesy Peggy Flanagan / Facebook) She is running for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), who is not seeking reelection. Flanagan will face Republican Michele Tafoya in the November general election. The Associated Press called that primary for the former NFL sideline reporter in a crowded Republican race. The Clean Air Act requires uranium waste storage pits at the White Mesa mill near Blanding, Utah, to be covered in water to control radon gas. (Photos: Dom Smith / EcoFlight) Congressional Democrats have opened an investigation into a uranium mining company for alleged insider trading. KNAU's Chris Clements has more. Energy Fuels Resources CEO Ross Bhappu bought 74,000 shares of stock in his own company on July 7. Chairman of the board Burce Hansen bought 4,000 shares on July 8. Five days after that, President Donald Trump announced a 90% cut to Bears Ears National Monument. That timing is suspicious, says two Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee. U.S. Reps. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Maxine Dexter (D-OR) allege the Trump administration may have tipped the company off about the reduction before it happened. The company owns the only conventional uranium mill in the U.S., and there is a lot of uranium underneath Bears Ears – which is now free from a moratorium on new mining claims. The congressmembers say the company stood to benefit from the Bears Ears reduction, but in an emailed statement to KNAU, Energy Fuels denied the allegations and said it was unaware of any evidence supporting the representatives' claims. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — Native Playlist: Thomas Michael Swensen and Debora Iyall
Reps in reserve are a practical way to measure how much effort you have left during a workout, helping you train smarter, avoid overtraining, and reach your fitness goals more efficiently. In this episode, you will learn how NASM trainers use the concept of reps in reserve (RIR) to customize workouts based on what your body can handle each day, rather than following a rigid plan. Hosts Wendy Batts and Ken Miller dive deep into how to gauge your remaining reps, when to adjust weight or intensity, and why factors like fatigue, mindset, and technical form matter for safe and effective progress. They explain the difference between concentric and technical failure, how to use tools like the rate of perceived exertion (RPE) scale, and how to align your sets and reps with specific goals including strength, hypertrophy, and power. Whether you are a beginner or advanced lifter, you will come away understanding how to use RIR to get better results, keep good form, and reduce your risk of injury. Listeners will leave with actionable strategies for personal workouts or client training sessions that are grounded in NASM methods. Chapters: [00:00] What does “reps in reserve” mean in strength training? [00:01:40] Why should workouts be flexible and not strictly follow the plan?[00:03:32] How should you pick or adjust weights for different rep ranges?[00:05:36] Why do trainers need to adapt workouts based on a client's condition that day? [00:07:04] When should you push through fatigue and when should you back off? [00:08:39] What is the difference between muscle fatigue and nervous system exhaustion? [00:10:19] How does the RPE (rate of perceived exertion) scale relate to reps in reserve? [00:14:58] Why do beginners struggle to accurately judge their reps in reserve? [00:19:11] How does your workout goal (muscle gain, strength, power) determine how many reps in reserve you should have? [00:23:37] How do compound and total body movements affect reps in reserve calculations? [00:24:48] Why is maintaining speed and explosiveness important in power training using RIR? [00:29:19] How do fatigue and technical breakdown signal when to end a set? [00:31:36] Why is matching intensity and reps in reserve to your training phase important? [00:33:09] What's the benefit of training smarter by chasing intention over exhaustion? Show References: Helms, E. R., Cronin, J., Storey, A., & Zourdos, M. C. (2016). Application of the Repetitions in Reserve-Based Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale for Resistance Training. Strength and conditioning journal, 38(4), 42–49https://blog.nasm.org/reps-in-reserve If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm
Trump takes aim at Iran and announces a major vaccine schedule shakeup, newly released Fauci texts raise questions about COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy, and Democratic Socialists get put on the spot over policing, taxes, student debt, Israel and their radical agenda.We break down the latest on the Strait of Hormuz, a razor-thin Indiana election, early 2028 Democratic primary polling, Lauren Boebert's son's arrest and the ongoing debate over transgender athletes in women's sports.Then things get even wilder: Tracy Rosenthal's rent strike story, Hasan Piker's comments about the white middle class, John Fetterman's warning about the DSA, Joe Scarborough sounding the alarm, and Frances Gill struggling through questions about policing, prisons and hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loan debt.Plus, Gavin Newsom and Michael Fanone unload on Trump, Tucker Carlson sits down with Hunter Biden, and the drama surrounding Candace, Andrew Wilson and the leaked anti-Candace X group chat continues.Stick around for the latest viral culture stories and TikToks!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Oversized, ultra-plush, and completely built for your best summer days. Head to https://CozyEarth.com and use code CHICKS for an exclusive 20% off.Be confident in your portfolio with Bulwark! Schedule your free Know Your Risk Portfolio review. Go to https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.com Give $26 today to the Human Coalition. Be her lifeline. Create a life saving moment. Give today at https://HumanCoalition.org/ChicksSubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
In this hilarious yet eye-opening episode of The Unapologetic Man Podcast, host Mark Sing tackles the ick: what actually triggers it, why so many guys cause it without realizing, and where the line sits between showing a woman you're a catch and telling her. Mark gets brutally honest and makes the case that fixing this isn't about learning more lines or tricks. It's about the inner work most guys skip, the kind that shows up in your body language and your reactions before you've said a word. Key Takeaways: Why trying to impress a woman almost always backfires, and what to do instead The real difference between showing your value and telling her about it Why techniques and frame control alone won't fix the problem How outcome independence changes the way women respond to you Why self-forgiveness is the foundation of coming across as authentic Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] – Episode Intro [00:00:43 – The most try-hard pitch photos Mark has ever seen [00:02:45] – The infamous "confident, successful man" voicemail [00:05:26] – Try-hard vs. genuine: cars, careers, and clothes [00:09:30] – The power of not carting [00:09:53] – Why "podcast jockeys" stay stuck no matter how many techniques they learn [00:12:51] – Becoming outcome independent [00:14:00] – Mark's manhole cover injury story [00:18:06] – Forgiving your past self to stop giving off the ick [00:21:46] – Reps, reps, reps [00:23:42] – Episode Outro Connect With Mark: Apply for Mark's 3-Month Coaching Program: https://coachmarksing.com/coaching/ Check Out The Perks Program: https://coachmarksing.com/perks/ Email: CoachMarkSing@Gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmarksing/ Grab Mark's Free Program: The Approach Formula - https://www.CoachMarkSing.com/The-Approach-Formula About The Unapologetic Man Podcast The Unapologetic Man Podcast is your resource for mastering dating, attraction, and relationships from a confident, masculine perspective. Hosted by Mark Sing, this podcast gives men the tools and mindset shifts needed to succeed in their dating lives and build lasting, high-value relationships. #UnapologeticMan #MensPodcast #TheIck #TryHard #Attraction #DatingAdvice #Confidence #SelfImprovement
Trump takes aim at Iran and announces a major vaccine schedule shakeup, newly released Fauci texts raise questions about COVID vaccine concerns during pregnancy, and Democratic Socialists get put on the spot over policing, taxes, student debt, Israel and their radical agenda. We break down the latest on the Strait of Hormuz, a razor-thin Indiana […]
Most people who want to speak on stage have no idea how the first step actually happens. JD Miller does. He is the CEO of the James Duane Group and SVP at CyberRisk Alliance, he runs events across the country, and he decides who gets a microphone and who does not. In this conversation, Sean Barnes and JD break down the real progression from nobody to keynote speaker. It starts with a phone and a tripod in your living room. It moves to a panel seat, then a fireside chat, then a short session, then the keynote. JD explains what he checks on LinkedIn before he books anyone, why he intentionally gives first-time speakers a slot, and why the ask should never come in the first conversation. They also get into why copying another speaker sets you up to fail, how one recorded conversation turns into a dozen assets, and why picking one platform beats being everywhere. Sean shares the six years he spoke for free and the mistake he made telling organizers he could talk about anything. JD shares the night he literally fell off the back of a stage and why it helped him. If you are an executive who wants a bigger voice and does not know where to start, this is the roadmap. Key Moments 0:09 - How Sean and JD first met, and why the connection stuck 1:05 - JD's path: church announcements, sports anchor, thousands of broadcasts, hundreds of podcasts 2:21 - Sean's story: extreme introvert to keynote speaker, and why people do not believe it 2:51 - You can be a public speaker no matter where you land on the introvert scale 3:36 - Toastmasters, improv, and practicing into a microphone with nobody listening 4:19 - Why short-form clips train you to land the plane 5:39 - The worst thing you can do is compare yourself to someone with 30 years in 6:33 - Sean on speaking free for almost six years to get the reps 8:20 - The mistake of telling an organizer you can talk about anything 9:07 - Do not be the Cheesecake Factory of topics. Keep it small and specific 9:57 - How to actually get on a panel: build the network first 11:07 - Why JD books first-time speakers on purpose, and where he places them 12:27 - Build the relationship before you make the ask 13:14 - The QR code badge trick that removes friction 14:07 - Getting comfortable being uncomfortable 15:59 - Stage skills carry straight into the boardroom 16:14 - The extrovert's hardest lesson: let silence breathe 17:03 - Eye contact as a signal, on a panel and in a meeting 18:18 - How JD opens a room and gets an audience leaning forward 20:16 - Do not copy your mentor. Borrow traits and make them yours 22:32 - Document everything and build social proof 23:41 - What JD checks before he agrees to book someone 24:20 - One piece of content is really 12 pieces of content 26:08 - Know where your audience lives and stop trying to be everywhere 27:50 - The 4-1-1 approach to posting 29:11 - Be patient, and find a mentor who has done it 30:17 - Failure stories, including the time JD fell off the stage 31:31 - When you fumble, keep moving and never apologize 32:43 - The full path, start to keynote, in one recap 33:13 - Where to find JD Key Takeaways Start smaller than you think you should. A phone on a tripod, a panel seat in the corner, four people in a room. Reps come before pay, and for Sean that meant roughly six years of speaking for free. Own one topic, not every topic. Telling an organizer you can speak on anything pushes the work onto them and cheapens your brand. A narrow, specific topic makes you easy to book. Build the relationship before the ask. Organizers check your LinkedIn for a voice and a track record before anything else. Show up, connect, create content, then ask next year. Podcast Show Notes – Episode 294 | 08.11.2026 Episode Title: From Panels to Keynotes: The Real Path to Becoming a Speaker | JD Miller & Sean Barnes Guest: JD Miller CEO, James Duane Group SVP, CyberRisk Alliance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdwaynemiller/ Website: https://www.jamesdwayne.com/ Host: Sean Barnes Wolf Executives, Houston, TX Website: https://www.wolfexecutives.com https://www.seanbarnes.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/ Twitter: https://x.com/seanbarnes https://x.com/wolfexecutives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseanbarnes
Finding a mentor often brings immense pressure, especially when you realize you have no idea what you're actually looking for - or worse, who to trust with your growth. If you've ever felt the tension of wanting to grow as a leader but feeling stuck, this episode is for you. In Day 2 of our mentoring series, Amy Ayala and I went deep into the "heart" of mentorship. It's not just about who has the biggest platform or the most followers on social media; it's about character, resilience, and that prophetic "X-factor" that you can't teach. Amy and I talked openly about the importance of being "seen" by a mentor and why loyalty, honor, and the willingness to put in the "reps" are what actually prepare you for your next season. Whether you are looking to be mentored or you are ready to start pouring into someone else, we're breaking down what it actually looks like to lead well. You cannot be what you don't see, so let's talk about how to open your eyes to the right potential. Tag us @biancajuarezofficial and @amylynnettee on social and tell me your biggest takeaway. I love hearing how these episodes are impacting your journey! If you enjoyed this talk, please make sure to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love you, B Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Mentoring Series 00:26 What to Look for in a Mentee 02:02 The Heart of a Mentee: Loyalty and Love for the Church 03:04 The Prophetic Edge in Mentoring 04:26 The Danger of Building Platforms Without Substance 06:18 Resilience and Making Things Happen 07:16 Transitioning to New Seasons of Leadership 08:44 The Impact of Social Media and Public Presence 11:12 The Power of Being Seen and Mentored by Influential Leaders 14:24 The Significance of Women Leaders and Role Models 17:36 The Value of Mentorship and Being Seen 20:46 Practical Hallmarks for Mentorship 22:11 The Importance of Honor and Self-Awareness 23:39 Developing Skills and Reps in Ministry 27:16 Next Steps for Aspiring Leaders 30:01 The Power of Preparation and Repetition 32:03 The Role of Spirit-Led Preaching and Communication 33:32 The Joy of Smiling and Connecting in Ministry Resources & Links Follow Amy Ayala: https://www.instagram.com/amylynnettee/?hl=en Bianca's Book: Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience And Faith When Giving Up Isn't An Option. https://amzn.to/3MO74OC Bible Study: Grit Don't Quit Bible Study https://www.biancajuaerzofficial.com/gdq All Resources: Learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. https://www.biancajuarezofficial.com/resources Support Subscribe + Leave a Review: Don't miss an episode! Find We're Going There on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Stay Connected: Join the community today. https://www.biancajuarezofficial.com/ WGT Email: podcast@inthenameoflove.org Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiancaJuarezOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancajuarezofficial/ Thank You to Our Sponsors! We're Going There is Sponsored by: HomeChef: Go to HomeChef.com/WGT for 50% OFF your first box and free dessert for life! Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. http://tinyurl.com/WGTHomeChef BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/GOINGTHERE today to get 10% off. http://tinyurl.com/WGTBetterHelp Youtube: https://youtu.be/2cGHG544Hag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into the fallout from Todd Monken's press conference, where reports suggest Deshaun Watson knew he'd get first-team reps 45 minutes before Monken told reporters Shedeur Sanders would get them. Ken vents about the exhausting daily cycle of QB controversy content flooding his phone, while both hosts debate whether Monken owes the media the full truth or was simply trying to protect a competitive advantage. They pivot to genuine optimism about the young receiving corps, singling out Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and a healthy Harold Fannin.
Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps wonder if Deshaun Watson is now the favorite to be the Browns starting quarterback.
The fourth hour of "Baskin & Phelps" for Monday, August 10, 2026.
Mike and Beau continue to talk about what their takeaways were from the Falcons Saturday night practice under the lights of Lanier High School, talk about what questions they have about the team heading into the Falcons first preseason game on Friday, and explain why they think the Falcons first team offense needs preseason reps except for Bijan Robinson.
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to the Hall of Fame inductees, how long will Antonio Brown have to wait on Hall of Fame and the Browns QB drama heats up!00:00 - Introduction04:50 - Pro Football HOF inductions42:35 - More Cleveland QB race drama (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After reporting problems created by — as well as victories against — Christian nationalism, we hear the co-chairs of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., and Jamie Raskin, D-Md., speaking at the third annual Congressional Reason Reception in Washington, D.C., co-sponsored by FFRF.