Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Lee

What happens when you lock the door, put away the textbooks, and simply ask God to reveal His secrets? For George Washington Carver—whose discoveries revolutionized American agriculture—this seemingly simple approach produced hundreds of innovations that scientists with sophisticated laboratories couldn't match.This episode explores Carver's extraordinary spiritual journey and scientific legacy alongside Jesus's teachings in Matthew 6 about seeking God in secret. Though offered enormous salaries by Thomas Edison and others, Carver refused, choosing instead to continue his divinely-inspired work at Tuskegee Institute. When asked by a Senate committee how he made his discoveries, he famously replied that while the Bible didn't mention peanuts, "it tells about the God who made the peanut. And I asked Him to show me what to do with the peanut, and He did."But this powerful testimony challenges our modern priorities. How many of us make time for Netflix, social media, and entertainment while struggling to carve out moments for prayer or Scripture? Like a nation that wants God's blessings while keeping Him at arm's length, we've become spiritual fair-weather friends—seeking divine intervention when needed but embarrassed to acknowledge Him publicly.Through Carver's remarkable example and Christ's timeless teachings, we're confronted with a profound question: What might happen in our lives, families, and nation if we truly followed Proverbs 3:5-6—"In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths"? The answer might just transform everything.Want to experience more spiritual insights that bridge faith and American identity? Subscribe to the American Soul Podcast and join our community dedicated to drawing closer to God both as individuals and as a nation.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

TW: This episode discusses burnout, anxiety, and the long-term mental health impact of high-growth entrepreneurship. Please listen with care.What happens when you scale faster than you ever imagined - but your mind and body can't keep up?Today's guest is Richard Lee - a founder who grew a tech company from 9 to 35 staff during Covid lockdowns, achieved explosive success, and quietly faced a breakdown behind the scenes.In this raw and powerful conversation, Richard opens up about:How chasing success without boundaries almost destroyed himThe hidden toll of building a fast-growth businessWhy stepping away from his company was the hardest, and bravest, decisionLife after the exit: navigating trauma, anxiety, and the long tail of burnoutRedefining success beyond the headlines and hyper-growthRichard shares with honesty what most leaders never say out loud , that success sometimes costs far more than it gives, and why recovery is a road, not a moment.If you're building, leading, or scaling right now… you need to hear this conversation.

What if everything you've been taught about America's founding was incomplete? What if our monuments, buildings, and founding documents contain evidence of a deeply Christian heritage that has been systematically erased from public education?This episode takes listeners on a fascinating journey through America's architectural treasures – from the biblical inscriptions inside the Washington Monument to the Ten Commandments engraved above the Supreme Court chamber, from paintings of prayer and Bible reading in the Capitol Rotunda to the towering Forefathers Monument in Plymouth that few Americans even know exists.The evidence is literally carved in stone: America was founded as a Christian nation. Fisher Ames, who worded the First Amendment's Establishment Clause, believed the Bible should be the primary textbook in schools. John Jay, our first Supreme Court Chief Justice, stated that Christians have both the privilege and duty to elect Christian leaders. These weren't religious extremists but the very architects of American liberty.As we explore these forgotten monuments, we also examine how Bible illiteracy has allowed revisionist history to flourish. Without knowledge of Scripture, we miss countless biblical references in our founding documents, presidential addresses, and national symbols. This knowledge gap has enabled the false narrative of America as a secular nation from its inception.The episode weaves together this historical exploration with timeless spiritual wisdom from the book of Philemon about free will, love, and our relationship with Christ. Jesse emphasizes that just as Paul wouldn't force Philemon to free his slave but appealed to his heart, God doesn't force our love either – He offers it freely, waiting for our response.Whether you're a history enthusiast, a person of faith concerned about America's direction, or simply someone who wants to understand the complete story of our national heritage, this episode will challenge assumptions and inspire a deeper appreciation for the biblical principles woven throughout American history. Listen, learn, and consider how reconnecting with these roots might help secure liberty for future generations.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

The connection between faith and freedom stands at the heart of America's founding vision—yet it's a relationship many have forgotten or never learned. As our nation drifts further from its spiritual moorings, we've witnessed a corresponding decline in liberty, revealing a truth our founders understood intimately: without a foundation in Christian principles, the American experiment cannot endure.The evidence surrounds us, literally carved in stone throughout our capital city. From the Jefferson Memorial's declaration that "Almighty God hath created the mind free" to the Washington Monument's cap inscribed with "Praise be to God," our national monuments testify to a heritage deeply rooted in Christian faith. These aren't isolated references but consistent expressions of the worldview that shaped our founding documents and institutions.For eight decades since the 1947 Everson v. Board of Education decision, we've witnessed a systematic separation of God from state—not merely church from state as commonly misunderstood. This separation has coincided with cultural degradation and governmental overreach that would have horrified the founders. They understood that without citizens governed by internal moral principles, external laws alone cannot preserve freedom.The path forward requires what I call "trickle-up faith"—revival beginning not with legislation but with individual spiritual transformation. We must first change ourselves, then our marriages and families, before we can transform our communities and nation. This renewal starts with making daily time for God, studying Scripture, and prayer—not as desperate last resorts but as our first response to every challenge.Join me in rediscovering America's soul and recommitting to the divine principles that made our nation exceptional. Together, we can rebuild that crucial relationship between God and country that alone can secure "the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity."Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

Richard Lee returns to the fold to talk about the steadiness of Bernd Leno as a Premier League goalkeeper, the bit-between-his-teethness of Dean Henderson and 100 in succession for Jordan Pickford. In the Championship, Karl Darlow was finally given the nod ahead of Illan Meslier as Leeds were held at Luton, while Max Crocombe was the subject of a dubious penalty awarded to Wrexham and Wyll Stanway bagged an MOM in a rare start for Barrow. A nod to Andy Fisher and Rohan Luthra, too, as both excelled on loans at St Johnstone and Spennymoor respectively.

Feeling disconnected? Struggling to build meaningful relationships? In this episode, Richard Lee-Thai, TEDx speaker and passionate community connector, joins host Kyle Craik to break down the art of connection and how it impacts happiness, fulfillment, and well-being.Richard shares his insights on why loneliness is on the rise, how to build deeper connections, and practical strategies to become more authentic and engaged in your relationships. Whether you want to improve your social life, deepen friendships, or feel more connected to yourself, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.

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This week Tim Wong sits down with Richard Lee, Global Senior Officer of Public Engagement at the International Justice Mission, to further unpack how IJM is carrying the message of ending injustice on the global stage. Find out more about IJM here: https://www.ijm.org/

Imagine building a company from the ground up, scaling it to success, then stepping back—only to realise you're far from done. Some entrepreneurs chase success once, but others make it a habit. Today's guest is one of those rare minds who doesn't just build businesses—he transforms them.From startups to scale-ups to successful exits, he's spent over a decade pushing boundaries in the tech world. He's worked with some of the biggest business leaders, produced high-stakes live events, and now, even in semi-retirement, he's still shaping the future of businesses and organisations.Please welcome to the show—Richard Lee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airing Tonight at 8:30pm Eastern/7:30pm Central. We are Blessed to again be joined by Richard Lee and Shellie Aleman of "The Christian Theological Dark Web". Tonight our discussion includes the similarities regarding genetic manipulation occurring at the time of the "Giants" as described in Genesis (and elsewhere) and the medical/genetic scientific manipulation in the World today. All leading to the imminent Rapture of the Church and Return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Video Version Available at https://rumble.com/v677nrv-giants-in-the-bible-genesis-6-and-today.html?mref=3j2hwn&mc=dxcv1TUNE IN for reporting you will not find anywhere else. Unfiltered, Uncensored, Truth.To learn more about "The Christian Theological Dark Web" visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-theological-dark-web/id1663656430We no longer upload our Full Video Productions to YouTube due to their censorship and State Run News Policies. We do encourage everyone to not only LIKE and SHARE the video. But also DOWNLOAD it for future reference (especially if you are a nonbeliever). And ask all members of your family as well as your friends to do so as well.The "Last Christian" is Presented every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm Central across ALL Platforms with Scripture taken directly from the Word of God.For those wishing to support our Ministry, please visit (https://www.everydaydose.com/HIDDENDAY)SPECIAL NOTE: Be Sure To Subscribe to our Rumble Channel (https://rumble.com/user/KRRB1700REVELATIONRADIO)You may also find ALL our programs on dozens of Radio Stations Worldwide, Rumble, Truth Social, ALL Major Podcast Platforms, X (formerly known as Twitter), Lordsbook, Facebook, our all NEW Telegram Channel, and of course at (https://www.lastchristian.net) just to name a few.

Airing Tonight at 8:30pm Eastern/7:30pm Central. We are Blessed to again be joined by Richard Lee and Shellie Aleman of "The Christian Theological Dark Web". Tonight our discussion includes the similarities regarding genetic manipulation occurring at the time of the "Giants" as described in Genesis (and elsewhere) and the medical/genetic scientific manipulation in the World today. All leading to the imminent Rapture of the Church and Return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Video Version Available at https://rumble.com/v677nrv-giants-in-the-bible-genesis-6-and-today.html?mref=3j2hwn&mc=dxcv1TUNE IN for reporting you will not find anywhere else. Unfiltered, Uncensored, Truth.To learn more about "The Christian Theological Dark Web" visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-theological-dark-web/id1663656430We no longer upload our Full Video Productions to YouTube due to their censorship and State Run News Policies. We do encourage everyone to not only LIKE and SHARE the video. But also DOWNLOAD it for future reference (especially if you are a nonbeliever). And ask all members of your family as well as your friends to do so as well.The "Last Christian" is Presented every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm Central across ALL Platforms with Scripture taken directly from the Word of God.For those wishing to support our Ministry, please visit (https://www.everydaydose.com/HIDDENDAY)SPECIAL NOTE: Be Sure To Subscribe to our Rumble Channel (https://rumble.com/user/KRRB1700REVELATIONRADIO)You may also find ALL our programs on dozens of Radio Stations Worldwide, Rumble, Truth Social, ALL Major Podcast Platforms, X (formerly known as Twitter), Lordsbook, Facebook, our all NEW Telegram Channel, and of course at (https://www.lastchristian.net) just to name a few.

Airing Tonight at 8:30pm Eastern/7:30pm Central. We are Blessed to be joined by Richard Lee and Shellie Aleman of "The Christian Theological Dark Web". Video Version Available at https://rumble.com/v65y83p-terror-strikes-america-the-christian-theological-dark-web.html?mref=3j2hwn&mc=dxcv1 Our discussion includes the Terror Attacks of January 1 as well as other Current Events discussed through a Biblical Lens. With emphasis on their Show which delves deep into both mysterious and Biblical phenomena we now see in our day to day lives. All leading to the imminent Rapture of the Church and Return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. TUNE IN for reporting you will not find anywhere else. Unfiltered, Uncensored, Truth. To learn more about "The Christian Theological Dark Web" visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-theological-dark-web/id1663656430 We no longer upload our Full Video Productions to YouTube due to their censorship and State Run News Policies. We do encourage everyone to not only LIKE and SHARE the video. But also DOWNLOAD it for future reference (especially if you are a nonbeliever). And ask all members of your family as well as your friends to do so as well. The "Last Christian" is Presented every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm Central across ALL Platforms with Scripture taken directly from the Word of God. For those wishing to support our Ministry, please visit (https://www.everydaydose.com/HIDDENDAY) SPECIAL NOTE: Be Sure To Subscribe to our Rumble Channel (https://rumble.com/user/KRRB1700REVELATIONRADIO) You may also find ALL our programs on dozens of Radio Stations Worldwide, Rumble, Truth Social, ALL Major Podcast Platforms, X (formerly known as Twitter), Lordsbook, Facebook, our all NEW Telegram Channel, and of course at (https://www.lastchristian.net) just to name a few.

Airing Tonight at 8:30pm Eastern/7:30pm Central. We are Blessed to be joined by Richard Lee and Shellie Aleman of "The Christian Theological Dark Web". Video Version Available at https://rumble.com/v65y83p-terror-strikes-america-the-christian-theological-dark-web.html?mref=3j2hwn&mc=dxcv1 Our discussion includes the Terror Attacks of January 1 as well as other Current Events discussed through a Biblical Lens. With emphasis on their Show which delves deep into both mysterious and Biblical phenomena we now see in our day to day lives. All leading to the imminent Rapture of the Church and Return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. TUNE IN for reporting you will not find anywhere else. Unfiltered, Uncensored, Truth. To learn more about "The Christian Theological Dark Web" visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-theological-dark-web/id1663656430 We no longer upload our Full Video Productions to YouTube due to their censorship and State Run News Policies. We do encourage everyone to not only LIKE and SHARE the video. But also DOWNLOAD it for future reference (especially if you are a nonbeliever). And ask all members of your family as well as your friends to do so as well. The "Last Christian" is Presented every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm Central across ALL Platforms with Scripture taken directly from the Word of God. For those wishing to support our Ministry, please visit (https://www.everydaydose.com/HIDDENDAY) SPECIAL NOTE: Be Sure To Subscribe to our Rumble Channel (https://rumble.com/user/KRRB1700REVELATIONRADIO) You may also find ALL our programs on dozens of Radio Stations Worldwide, Rumble, Truth Social, ALL Major Podcast Platforms, X (formerly known as Twitter), Lordsbook, Facebook, our all NEW Telegram Channel, and of course at (https://www.lastchristian.net) just to name a few.

Richard H. Lee is a former PGA TOUR professional who has retired from tournament golf and turned to TV Announcing and Golf Teaching. The University of Washington graduate played on both the Korn Ferry and the PGA TOUR and he brings an acute knowledge of the mindset and technique required to perform under pressure. Richard joins Mark Immelman to help you pluck that "low hanging fruit" and lower your scores by improving your Putting, Chipping, Pitching, Lob Shots and Bunker Shots.  In his explanations and tutorials he teaches about the technique and concepts required to excel, under pressure on any shot on or around the green. Putting - Controlling your internal clock, Triggers for focus, Preparation, Being instinctive, Earning the right to putt well, Ball-strike and Start-lines, Stroke callibration, "Making deposits in the Bank" and his "5 Pillars to Putting." Chipping and Pitching - Predictability and Shot percentages for success, Positive mindsets, Avoiding compounding errors, Momentum savers, Understanding how the Wedge works, and Reading lies. Bunker Play - Appropriate Stance and Posture and Alignment, Practice Drills for better bunker shots and the concept of "Getting Taller through the Strike." This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

Sometimes you witness a passage of play in goalkeeping that simply makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand to attention. This weekend, Robert Sanchez and Matz Sels contributed to a "save off" that earned a point for their respective sides Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. Incredible goalkeeping in an incredible moment. For Liverpool, Czech 23-year-old Vitezslav Jaros made his Premier League debut when coming on as a second-half replacement for Alisson in the win over Crystal Palace. He did well, reopening the discussion on whether young or old is suited better to that No3 spot. Established Goalkeeper Coach, David Rouse - in for Richard Lee this week - gives his opinion on the above, as well as casting an eye over the best action from the EFL. Paul Nardi continues to enhance his reputation at QPR, Illan Meslier is the subject of 'Keeper Capers for the freak goal which saw Sunderland scrape a draw with Leeds and Connor Ripley stakes his claim for Performance of the Weekend thanks to his starring role in Port Vale's victory at Notts County. Lastly, we touch on the return of David de Gea. The Spaniard saved two penalties in Fiorentina's triumph over AC Milan, although remarkably two less than Paulo Gazzaniga managed in a week thanks to heroics in Girona's games with Feyenoord and Athletic Bilbao.

Richard Lee of International Justice Mission (IJM) shared from Ephesians 2:10 on the theme of how the full gospel message is about renewal of peace and justice. 

Richard Lee of International Justice Mission (IJM) shared from Ephesians 2:10 on the theme of how the full gospel message is about renewal of peace and justice. 

Ever wonder how a "design tyrant" transforms into an empathetic leader? Richard Lee takes us on his compelling journey, sharing how he evolved from a manager who ruled with an iron fist to one who leads with patience and understanding. This episode is a reminder that personal growth and learning are a lifelong pursuit.Click HERE to go to the Neuro-osity websiteClick HERE for Dr. Megan Anna Neff's Divergent Conversations podcastClick HERE for the Divergent Insights blog from Dr. Megan Anna NeffRelated TBC Episodes:Nancy Disbrow - Working in the World of NeurodiversityHERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES:Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss...Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile.  We use The Predictive Index as our analytics platform so you know it's validated and reliable.  Your Reference Profile informs you of your needs, behaviors, and the nuances of what we call your Behavioral DNA.  It also explains your work style, your strengths, and even the common traps in which you may find yourself.  It's a great tool to share with friends, family, and co-workers.Follow us on Twitter HERE and make sure to share with your network!Provide your feedback HERE, please!  We love to hear from our listeners and welcome your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the podcast and even suggest topics and ideas for future episodes.Visit us at www.realgoodventures.com.  We are a Talent Optimization consultancy specializing in people and business execution analytics.  Real Good Ventures was founded by Sara Best and John Broer who are both Certified Talent Optimization Consultants with over 50 years of combined consulting and organizational performance experience.  Sara is also certified in EQi 2.0.  RGV is also a Certified Partner of Line-of-Sight, a powerful organizational health and execution platform.  RGV is known for its work in leadership development, executive coaching, and what we call organizational rebuild where we bring all our tools together to diagnose an organization's present state and how to grow toward a stronger future state.Send us a Text Message.

Richard Lee from International Justice Ministry flies in to give us an incredible sermon based around the story of Gideon and how IJM is working around the world in saving young people that are trapped in slavery. **This message is classified mature due to some adult themes within the message**

In this episode, Richard "Ric" Lee, the concierge at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco, shares his career journey in hospitality and what he's learned about providing hospitality with excellence.Early Career and Introduction to Hospitality (01:18) - Learn about Ric's start in the hospitality industry, influenced by his mother, and his early roles at the Fairmont Hotel.Transition to Concierge and Mentorship (03:06) - Discover how Ric transitioned to the role of concierge and the mentorship he received from Thomas Wolfe.The Role and Skills of a Concierge (10:27) - Understand the key skills and attributes that make an effective concierge, including the importance of listening, knowledge, and passion.The Importance of Local Knowledge and Adaptability (16:24) - Hear about the significance of local knowledge and how Richard adapts to new locations and hotels.Advice for Aspiring Hospitality Professionals (17:51) - Get valuable advice for those new to the hospitality industry, emphasizing the importance of kindness, research, and staying current.Why Visit San Francisco and the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins (19:39) - Learn about the unique charm of San Francisco's neighborhoods and why the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins is a great place to stay.Personal Connection to the Hotel and Future Plans (22:32) - Ric shares his personal connection to the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins and his plans for the future, including writing a book about his life in hospitality. This episode is sponsored by Revenue Analytics. Listen to my conversation with Dax Cross on how centralizing revenue management enables the next wave of innovation.New to Hospitality Daily? Start here. Want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day? Subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

It's an enduring puzzle. For hundreds of thousands of years, our ancestors were nomadic, ranging over large territories, hunting and gathering for sustenance. Then, beginning roughly 12,000 years ago, we pivoted. Within a short timeframe—in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas—humans suddenly decided to settle down. We started to store our food. We domesticated plants. We set off, in other words, down a path that would reshape our cultures, our technologies, our social structures, even our minds. Yet no one has yet been able to account for this shift. No one has been able to fully explain why agriculture happened when it happened and where it happened. Unless, that is, someone just did.  My guest today is Dr. Andrea Matranga. Andrea is an economist at the University of Torino, in Italy, with a focus on economic history. In a new paper, he puts forward an ambitious, unifying theory of the rise of agriculture in our species. He argues that the key trigger was a spike in seasonality—with certain parts of the world, particularly parts of the northern hemisphere, suddenly experiencing warmer summers and colder winters. This led risk-averse humans in these places to start to store food and, eventually, to experiment with farming.    In this conversation, Andrea and I talk about how he developed his theory, in steps, over the course almost 20 years. We consider the weaknesses of earlier explanations of agriculture, including explanations that focused on climate. We discuss how he wrangled vast historical datasets to test his theory. And we talk about some of the downstream effects that agriculture seems to have had. Along the way we touch on: salmon, wheat, taro, and milk; agriculture as a franchise model; Milankovitch Cycles; risk-aversion and consumption-smoothing; interloping in the debates of other disciplines; the possibility of a fig-based civilization; and how we inevitably project our own concerns onto the past. Alright friends, I hope you enjoy this one. As I said at the top, the origins of agriculture is just one of those irresistible, perennial puzzles—one that cuts across the human sciences. And, I have to say, I find Andrea's solution to this puzzle quite compelling. I'll be curious to hear if you agree. Without further ado, on to my conversation with Andrea Matranga. Enjoy!   A transcript of this episode will be available soon.   Notes and links  8:00 – Various versions of the fable ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper' are compiled here. 13:00 – One of the last remaining ziggurat complexes is Chogha Zanbil. 16:00 – The classic paper by anthropologist Alain Testart on food storage among hunter-gatherers. 19:30 – An influential study emphasizing that agriculture occurred after the Ice Age due to warming conditions. Other studies have posited that other features of climate may have led to the rise in agriculture (e.g., here). 21:00 – An (illustrated) explanation of Milankovitch Cycles.   27:00 – For Marshal Sahlins' discussion of ‘The Original Affluent Society,' see here. 32:00 – Jared Diamond's popular article, ‘The Worse Mistake in the History of the Human Race.' 33:00 – A paper criticizing the particularistic focus of many archaeological treatments of the origins of agriculture.   36:30 – Dr. Matranga used a variety of data sources to test his theory, including a dataset compiling dates of agricultural adoption. 42:00 – A report detailing evidence of agriculture in Kuk swamp in New Guinea. 43:00 – The book Cuisine and Empire, by Rachel Laudan. 44:00 – A paper by Luigi Pascali and collaborators on the rise of states and the “appropriability” of cereals.  1:01:00 – A paper about the Natufian culture, which is considered to occupy and intermediate step on the road to agriculture.    Recommendations What We Did to Father (republished as The Evolution Man), by Roy Lewis The Living Fields, by Jack Harlan Kalahari Hunter-Gatherers, by Richard Lee and Irven Devore   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute, which is made possible by a generous grant from the Templeton World Charity Foundation to UCLA. It is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with help from Assistant Producer Urte Laukaityte and with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd. Our transcripts are created by Sarah Dopierala.   Subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also now subscribe to the Many Minds newsletter here! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com.    For updates about the show, visit our website or follow us on Twitter: @ManyMindsPod.

As we record a slew of new Regional Rasslin' Episodes over this Memorial Holiday week, please enjoy this BONUS Episode of Regional Rasslin' as we introduce you to Gene Jackson's new Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast, currently covering the 1993 USWA Project!It's the debut edition of the Retro Wrestling Re-View Podcast! Listen in as Host Gene Jackson welcomes his co-hosts Richard Mullikan and Josh Briley (of P3 Radio) to set the stage, then review & discuss the first week of 1993 in the USWA! "Superstar" Bill Dundee is headed out of the territory for an office job in WCW and wrestles his "final match in the TV-5 studio".  "Mean" Mike Miller rang in the New Year "on his back"... because he won't leave until he's ready! Brian Christopher is willing to put everyone's hair on the line (except his own) against Jeff Jarrett's Southern Heavyweight title!  Danny Davis is out for revenge against the Masters of Terror and is willing to face them BOTH....in separate singles matches that is... The Moondogs and Richard Lee are babyfaces....no, seriously! And the Dogs are looking to get their USWA tag team titles back from the Harris Twins! Plus, Jerry Lawler has been seen on WWF TV recently, but don't worry USWA fans, just like "Mean" Mike Miller at a New Year's Eve party (the day after New Year's)....the King ain't going nowhere! (No, that sentence isn't a typo...it will make sense after you check out the podcast)Available everywhere your Podcast Streaming needs are met!Please Subscribe to our Patreon to help pay the bills, https://www.patreon.com/wrestlecopiaIncludes the $5 “All Access” Tier & $9 "Superfan DELUXE" Tier featuring our VIDEO CASTS, Patreon Watch-Along Series, our insanely detailed show notes (for the Grenade, Monday Warfare, Regional Rasslin, Puro Academy, & Retro Re-View), Early Show Releases, REMASTERED editions of the early Grenade episodes including NEW content! PLUS, monthly DIGITAL DOWNLOADS for your viewing and reading pleasure!Visit the WrestleCopia Podcast Network https://wrestlecopia.comFollow WrestleCopia on “X” (Formerly Twitter) @RasslinGrenadeFollow & LIKE our FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/RasslinGrenadeSubscribe to the WrestleCopia Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/RasslinGrenade ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, we are joined by Richard Lee. We are thankful for so many friends within the NMPC circle that can come and bless our community!

This week, we are joined by Richard Lee. We are thankful for so many friends within the NMPC circle that can come and bless our community!Support the Show.

Over half a century, Sarah Blaffer Hrdy has challenged many of our myths about parenting, attachment, and "human nature". In this conversation, we dive into her remarkable career, culminating in her new book, Father Time. [You can now order Father Time via Amazon or Princeton Uni Press] We discuss a variety of topics, from hunter-gatherer parenting to the limitations of comparing humans to chimpanzees. We also discuss "allomothers", attachment theory, and the tragedy of infanticide. We finish with a discussion on the remarkable social changes in fatherhood and the neuroscience that has enabled it. As always, we finish with Hrdy's reflections on humanity. Timestamps 04:15 Myths 10:11 Attachment Theory  20:53 Hunter-Gatherers 24:35 Modern Parenting  26:04 Infanticide  34:00 Monkey parenting (in South America) 36:10 Why we share  40:00 Husbands or aunties? 43:10 Father Brains ANNOUNCEMENT I'm writing a book! It is about the history of humans, for readers of all ages. Do you want access to early drafts? Become a member on Patreon.com/OnHumans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LINKS Want to support the show? Checkout ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/OnHumans⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to read and not just listen? Get the newsletter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠OnHumans.Substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ MENTIONS Terms: allomothers, mobile hunter-gatherers (i.e. immediate return foragers), matrilineal and patrilineal kin Names: Edward O. Wilson, Robert Trivers, John Bowlby, John Watson, Charles Darwin, Mary Ainsworth, Melvin Konner, Barry Hewlett, Nikhil Chaudhary (#34), Nancy Howell, Martin Daly, Margot Wilson, Amanda Reese, Judith Burkart, Carl Von Schaik, Alessandra Cassar, Ivan Jablonka, Kristen Hawkes (#6), Ruth Feldman (#3), Richard Lee

This week's pod comes unexpectedly live from the home of Coventry City (it'll all make sense inside the opening five minutes). In the Premier League, much has been discussed about Tottenham's need for a defensive set-piece coach. Richard Lee, however, isn't so sure. Neither was he convinced Cody Gakpo should have been allowed to tap into an empty after confusion reigned between Alphonse Areola and referee Anthony Taylor in West Ham's draw with Liverpool. Elsewhere, Seny Dieng is finishing a disruptive campaign strongly at Middlesbrough, Russell Martin's decision to play Alex McCarthy over Joe Lumley at Southampton is discussed and, as tends to be standard practice on the final day of the league season, a number of understudies were given some much-needed minutes - and thus a mention on this very podcast. More importantly, the Clean Sheet Club King of 2023-24 is revealed.

It is 200 up for GKU and Between the Sticks. A double century. One more game than Richard Lee managed in his career. To celebrate, we've simply produced a standard episode you've grown accustomed to listening to over the past few years. In it, we discuss Aro Muric's performance in Burnley's romp of Sheffield United, while also running the rule over his opposite number in that clash, Ivo Grbic. An analysis of the "Ic's", if you will. Jordan Pickford continues to keep us all entertained with his on-field antics in a huge win for Everton over Nottingham Forest, while Andre Onana and Brad Collins shared saves in a whopper of an FA Cup Semi Final between Manchester United and Coventry. Elsewhere, Keeper Capers goes into overdrive: Dean Henderson, Freddie Woodman, Aynsley Pears and Vicente Reyes all blessed with the jingle this weekend. The Goalkeeper Assist klaxon, meanwhile, is sounded for Jackson Smith of Walsall.

The CEO of table tennis and pickleball manufacturer JOOLA is moving in down the street.

On this podcast, we talk about many prolific killers, but we've not talked about a prolific prison escapee... until now. Enter Richard McNair, convicted murderer, who escaped no less than three different jails/prisons, with his third and final escape being straight out of an episode of MacGyver. Join us, and special guests Leo and Steven from Spoils of Horror, as we talk about prison escapes, bleached assholes and the Horror House/Spoils of Horror line of thongs! . https://www.horrorhousetruecrime.com/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hhpod Insta: @horrorhouse_pod Spoils of Horror Insta: @spoilsofhorror Spoils of Horror on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/76gZE6KU51EisPnw8ycTO3?si=f8b2192b45b141b0 . Promos from Hell No: A True Crime Podcast & Cola City Crime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like Richard Lee the goalkeeper, we are short and sharp this week. Packed inside half-an-hour of goalkeeping goodness comes multiple Save of the Weekend contenders. Guglielmo Vicario and Jose Sa staked their claims in Wolves' win at Tottenham, while Gavin Bazunu, Viljami Sinisalo, Liam Roberts and James Belshaw fly the EFL flag for Southampton, Exeter, Barnsley and Harrogate respectively. Stat of the Week arrives courtesy of Brighton, who broke a Premier League record by making a 15th starting goalkeeper change in the victory at Sheffield United. Bart Verbruggen's inclusion eclipsed the 14 racked up by Manchester United in 2000-01 - and we still have more than ten games to play.

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Richard Lee, a professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University, is teaching a class on the intersection of pop culture and media. Visit the It's All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slightly different approach this week. Colin Barnes is a man with skin in the goalkeeping game. After 25 years in the coaching arena, he's contributed to the development of more than 40 professional stoppers over the course of his career (he may have also been Richard Lee's first-ever goalkeeping coach). Now, as Head of Emerging Talent at Crystal Palace, he's scouring South London to find the next generation of Eagles as part of the club's burgeoning academy setup. Not many people within professional and non-league goalkeeping don't know who this man is, so we sat back and let him offer his thoughts on the position, how it's evolved over the years and what the future holds.

Today's guest leads the charge of finding new ways to build and design sustainably. He's responsible for the first zero emissions and passive house certified hotel in the United States. Our guest this week is none other than President at Becker + Becker Associates, Bruce Becker!Bruce joins Dan Ryan from the Hotel Marcel in New Haven, Connecticut, for a conversation on how he is trailblazing the world of sustainable hotels. Bruce shares his motivations for the hotel, how other brands need to better incentivize sustainable building practices, and how he took on his first hotel project. Takeaways:  Hospitality is about caring for both people and their environments. You can't be generous with hospitality while polluting the planet. Hospitality means preserving the future while innovating in the present.  Beyond the good for the planet, sustainable initiatives can save a hotel on budget. A lower energy bill can save you as much money as having an extra 20 rooms. For the Hotel Marcell, their initiatives add up to about $300,000 a year to their bottom line.  Despite the operating benefits of more environmentally friendly options, many brands still have issues implementing them, as no one directly owns these initiatives. To solve this, brands need to appoint individuals to choose more sustainable options.  When hotel designers are over budget, their first intention is to start cutting back on costs from different sections. Environmental tax credits and grants are a potent way to adopt new technology while making budgets more efficient. When designing a hotel, it's important to consider how each of the different functions interplay with each other. When you have over 100 rooms, you also need meeting rooms, lounge space, and open space.  When looking to add solar to a hotel, building roof space can be a limiting factor. Covering parking spaces with solar panels offers a unique way to take advantage of existing space. A 4 story hotel has enough parking space to be 100% net zero. While there are incentives for individual designers to adopt sustainable practices, there needs to be more pressure from brands. Much like a hotel can't open until passing a safety inspection, brands should require a certain level of sustainability before opening.  Quote of the Show:“You have to have a holistic approach to taking care of people and their things and their environment and their planet.” - Bruce BeckerLinks: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-redman-becker-383b34152/  Website: https://www.beckerandbecker.com/  Hotel Marcel: https://www.hotelmarcel.com/  Shout Outs: 01:15 - Larry Traxler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrytraxler/  01:16 - Hilton: https://www.hilton.com/en/  13:14 - Hyatt: https://www.hyatt.com/  13:17 - Marriott: https://www.marriott.com/  13:19 - Accor: https://all.accor.com/usa/index.en.shtml  13:23 - IHG: https://www.ihgplc.com/en  19:21 - Megan Gill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-gill-0a2636112/  19:28 - BLDG: https://www.bldg-newhaven.com/  21:27 - Nuveen: https://www.nuveen.com/en-us  30:30 - Dutch East Design: https://www.dutcheastdesign.com/  30:50 - Consigli Construction: https://www.consigli.com/  32:54 - Marcel Breuer 33:01 - Bauhaus 33:05 - Harvard: https://www.harvard.edu/  33:27 - Paul Goldberger: https://www.paulgoldberger.com/  33:31 - AIA: https://www.aia.org/  34:02 - Richard Lee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_C._Lee  37:34 - Cornell Hotel School: https://sha.cornell.edu/  38:16 - Yale: https://www.yale.edu/  45:15 - IKEA: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/  47:39 - Elon Musk 47:41 - Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/  01:01:05 - Mitsubishi: https://www.mitsubishi.com/en/  01:16:56 - Charlestowne Hotels: https://www.charlestownehotels.com/  Ways to Tune In:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1s Amazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419

ASCO: You're listening to a podcast from Cancer.Net. This cancer information website is produced by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, known as ASCO, the voice of the world's oncology professionals. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guests' statements on this podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Cancer research discussed in this podcast is ongoing, so data described here may change as research progresses. In this Meaningful Conversations podcast, Dr. Richard Lee talks to Dr. Tara Sanft and Dr. Biren Saraiya about what people with advanced cancer should know, including the value of palliative and supportive care and ways to talk with their families and healthcare teams about their health care wishes. Meaningful Conversations is a Cancer.Net blog and podcast series that describes the important discussions people may need to have with their providers, caregivers, and loved ones during cancer and offers ways to help navigate these conversations. Dr. Lee is a Clinical Professor in the Departments of Supportive Care Medicine and Medical Oncology at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center and serves as the Medical Director of the Integrative Medicine Program. He is also the 2023 Cancer.Net Associate Editor for Palliative Care. Dr. Sanft is a medical oncologist and Chief Patient Experience Officer at Smilow Cancer Hospital, the Medical Director of the Yale Survivorship Clinic, and Associate Professor of Medicine in Medical Oncology at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Saraiya is a medical oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology, Solid Tumor Section at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Both Dr. Sanft and Dr. Biren are members of the 2023 Cancer.Net Advisory Panel for Palliative and Supportive Care. View disclosures for Dr. Lee, Dr. Sanft, and Dr. Saraiya at Cancer.Net. Dr. Lee: Hi, my name is Richard Lee. I'm a clinical professor here at City of Hope and also the Cherng Family Director's Chair for the Center for Integrative Oncology. I'm really happy to be here today and talking about the topic of advanced care planning. And I'll have Dr. Tara Sanft and also Dr. Biren Saraiya introduce themselves as well. Dr. Sanft: Thanks, Dr. Lee. I'm Tara Sanft. I'm a breast medical oncologist at Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut. I am board certified in medical oncology and hospice and palliative medicine. I do direct the survivorship clinic, which is an appropriate place for advanced care planning that we can touch on today. I'm really happy to be here. Dr. Saraiya: Hi, my name is Biren Saraiya. I'm a medical oncologist focused on GU medical oncology and also a board-certified palliative care physician. I'm at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. My focus is on decision-making. My research interest in decision-making and end-of-life planning for patients with serious medical illnesses. And I do a lot of teaching on this topic at our medical school. And I'm also glad to be here, and I do not have any relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Lee: Thank you so much for both of you for being here. I should also add, I don't have any relevant financial or disclosures, conflicts of interest. Dr. Sanft: Thank you. I'd like to add that I do not either. Thanks for the reminder. Dr. Lee: Yes. Thank you both. And so this is a really important topic that we deal with when we see patients, especially those with more advanced cancer. Could you talk about when we say advanced cancer, what does that really mean? Dr. Saraiya: When I think of advanced cancer, it is either cancer that has come back, recurred, or that is no longer curable, no longer something that we can't completely get rid of. So many times, it is what we call stage four cancer. Each cancer is a bit different. So it's a general rule of thumb, but not necessarily intelligible for every single cancer. But that's what I mean when I say advanced cancers to my patients. Dr. Lee: How about yourself, Dr. Sanft? Do you use a similar concept, or is it a little bit different? Dr. Sanft: I agree with all that's been said. Advanced cancer typically involves the spread of the cancer to other sites outside of the primary site. And the strategy tends to be a chronic long-term management strategy rather than curative treatment, although not always. And as our science becomes more advanced and sophisticated, these terms can apply to people with all different tumor types and locations of involvement, and that's really exciting. But in general, advanced cancer is very serious and can often be life-threatening and needs to be dealt with always. Dr. Lee: And that leads into the next question, which is, if it's not possible to completely cure the cancer, does that mean there's no treatment available for these patients? Dr. Sanft: Absolutely not. Does it mean that there is no treatment? Even when anti-cancer treatment may not help the situation, there is treatment. And I think as palliative care professionals, in addition to being medical oncologists, treating symptoms and treating suffering that comes with symptoms from cancer is always on the table from the time of diagnosis through the balance of life. And when a diagnosis comes through that is life-threatening or advanced or stage four, it is very common to pursue anti-cancer treatment, sometimes many different types of treatment. And it's very rare that someone with a new diagnosis of advanced cancer would not qualify for any anti-cancer treatment. Dr. Lee: Thank you. And moving along with that same concept, Dr. Saraiya, could you talk about what are the kinds of treatment options available to patients with advanced cancer? And then could you comment a little bit what Dr. Sanft was talking about, which is also there's anti-cancer treatments, but then there's also these treatments that help with quality of life and symptoms. And can they be coordinated together? Are we choosing one or the other? Dr. Saraiya: That's a great question. The way I think about this is I always want to focus on what's important for the person in front of me, what's important for the patient. And so even when there is no cure for the cancer, it is certainly treatable. And as Dr. Sanft pointed out, we have many treatments, many types of treatments. So they are delivered by someone like me or Dr. Sanft who are medical oncologists, but also by our colleagues in radiation and surgery and our colleagues in palliative medicine. So it depends on what the symptoms are; we can discuss how to best address it. And sometimes it requires radiation, short course of radiation. Sometimes that's the most effective thing. Sometimes it requires medicines that are by mouth or chemotherapy that are intravenous or by mouth or immunotherapy or different kinds of newer agents that we are using these days. So they can be delivered under the care of a medical oncologist. We can also have sometimes something that's very painful, and the surgeon can remove it. And that is also just as good of an option. So what we choose to do depends on what the objective is, what we are trying to accomplish. And to me, at any point in time I see a patient, every single person I meet with, my goal is how do I help them live better? What's important for the quality of life? And many times is what I do as a medical oncologist, many times it's just listening to them and talking to them and providing support, either myself or my staff or social work. And many times, it's my colleagues in palliative medicine who are helping me care for their symptoms such as pain, other symptoms that I may have a hard time addressing by myself. And so we call on their help when we can't address it. Dr. Lee: We've touched upon the topic of palliative care and supportive care, that terminology. And I'm wondering if you could expand on that so we have a common understanding. And how is that different than hospice care? Dr. Saraiya: This is how I explain to my patients and my students, which is to say, when I went to medicine and I asked my students this question, how many times do we actually cure cancer or cure anything, forget cancer, just anything? And the fact is that most times we don't cure many diseases. So things like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, liver disease. We don't cure things outside cancer as well. But what we do is we help patients live long and well for long periods of time. We focus on quality of life. And in essence, we are providing palliative care. So I define palliative care anything that helps patients live better or live well. Sometimes we can cure things as well. So many cancers are curable. But let's say you have extensive surgery for a cure of the cancer, but you have pain from the surgery. We certainly help give you pain medicines. That's palliative care. And so for me, palliative care is anything that we do to help alleviate patient's symptoms. It can be delivered by the surgeon who prescribes pain medicine postop, by radiation doctor, who helps with palliative radiation, by medical oncologists like myself and Dr. Sanft, who give medicines for nausea, vomiting, or other symptoms that either the treatments or the cancer itself is causing. When we need help of our colleagues who specialize in this is specialized palliative care. And some just call it supportive care. It's just a naming terminology. As long as we are helping patients live better, any intervention we make to me is palliative and supportive care. At a time when we agree, both patients and we agree that look, our focus is just on comfort. We are not going to focus on cancer anymore. And we're going to focus on just quality of life. That can be dealt with palliative care and hospice care. Hospice care is a very specific defined insurance benefit that requires certain certification. And that's the difference. So palliative is something required from day one, I meet a patient. It doesn't matter what they have until the end of their life. And sometimes even after that, caring for their loved ones after the patient has died is also palliation. Hospice care is a very small piece of that when we are just focused on end-of-life care. Dr. Lee: I appreciate that understanding. And I think it's a great point that you make that anyone can be providing palliative and supportive care. It doesn't take necessarily specialists, but different types of oncologists and other clinicians can be providing in addition to specialists. And Dr. Sanft, could you talk a little bit about this concept about after kind of after a patient may pass through hospice? Dr. Saraiya was mentioning about emotional and spiritual support. How can we help patients find that kind of support from diagnosis through the whole journey? Dr. Sanft: Yeah. I really think of palliative care as taking care of the whole patient. So not just treating the disease, but really addressing the emotional, spiritual, and other physical aspects that cancer and its treatment can impact on a human being that's undergoing this. And then, of course, the entire family unit. So the importance of addressing all of these aspects has been shown in so many different ways. And getting palliative care involved early can really impact how that individual does with their disease course. But it can also provide the structures around that spiritual and emotional health for the patient and their family from diagnosis throughout. And as Dr. Saraiya mentioned, when the time gets short and the end-of-life time is near, palliative care and hospice care in particular can really provide a lot of that bereavement support or that anticipation of loss. And then, of course, all the grief that comes after the loss. Dr. Lee: And could you expand a little bit in terms of if patients are starting to feel some emotional spiritual needs, how do they find help? Or what should they be doing in terms of connecting with their clinical team to get that type of support? Dr. Sanft: I would like to say first that I think part of it is on the medical team ourselves to ask patients. Our culture in general is not one that often openly discusses emotions. So what I teach the medical students is, for every visit, how are you doing with all of this emotionally? And that is a very open-ended question that patients can reflect on and share what they're comfortable sharing with their providers. Now, not all of us who are practicing learned these techniques when we were going through medical school. So your doctor and medical team might not automatically ask about your emotional health. So it is within a patient's right to say, "I would like to discuss with you how this is impacting me emotionally. Could I share that with you?" And really, I think most healthcare professionals come into this profession to help. And this is a very rewarding conversation to understand how this is impacting you and your family emotionally and then trying to get the support that is needed. Most cancer teams have social workers that are highly trained in assessing and counseling and helping patients get triaged into the help that they need, whether it be a support group or a psychologist or a psychiatrist or all of the above. Usually, social workers are embedded in many cancer teams. And if it's not a social worker, it may be another trained professional who can deal with this. But certainly, the medical team is the place to start and to really raise emotional health and spiritual health issues, even though we might not routinely be asking at every visit. Dr. Lee: Great points. And as we think about the journey and we talked a little bit about hospice care and kind of the end phases, sometimes patients fear losing their capacity or ability to really think clearly and maybe even make their own decisions. How can patients in these situations who are concerned about making their wishes known, how can they make sure that's communicated if there is a situation, maybe temporary, maybe longer lasting, which they have trouble with making medical decisions on their own? Dr. Saraiya? Dr. Saraiya: So I think, hopefully, all adults, all of us, have sort of thought about what-if scenarios in our lives, right? I think the thing I tell my patients that maybe there are three or four people in the room, and it's entirely possible, I'm not the one here tomorrow morning because accidents happen. And we certainly have seen that in our daily lives that suddenly things happen. So hopefully, every adult has thought about it. I always prompt my patients to tell me what they have thoughts about, what thoughts they have had. And I ensure that they have some sort of documentation. This is what we call advanced care planning documentation. Sometimes it's a living will, healthcare proxy. Different states might have different documentation. And many of them may have had it as part of their normal will or their sort of lawyers have drawn it up. I always ask them to sort of just tell me or discuss with me what they have written down. If they have not, I encourage them to have that conversation with their loved one. And there are two points. One, at least have had that thought, and the second, have the conversation. At no point in time do I want my patients' family, their loved ones, whether it's a spouse, whether it's a child, to have to answer the question, "What do you want for your loved one?" It's always about, "What will your loved one want for themselves?" And so that is my responsibility to facilitate the conversation to make sure that the patient and the family has had that discussion. Once they've had it, document it, whether it's an advanced care planning or many states like my state of New Jersey have specific forms for-- it's called Physician Orders For Life-Sustaining Therapies [POLST]. So especially in a setting with advanced care and we know we had the conversation. We can't cure this. It's about their quality of life, how they want to live. And patients have the absolute right to tell us and guide our decisions in what kind of treatments are acceptable and not acceptable. And that can only happen if you had the conversation. We have discussed things that are important for them. Are they okay being in a situation where they are not able to communicate? And whatever the what-if scenarios are for themselves, let's help figure those things out and make sure that we value their opinion, their autonomy at every single point by completing this advanced care planning documentation, and more importantly, having the conversation with loved ones so they can ask the question, what would your loved one want in the situation? Dr. Lee: Those are really good points. And I imagine a lot of individuals, a lot of patients, may not have had that conversation. And so what suggestions do you have for patients who are maybe newly diagnosed? They're just totally surprised by the diagnosis. Unfortunately, it may be, in some cases, it's advanced. Dr. Sanft, how would you suggest patients discuss this topic with their family and friends? Are there certain types of questions to be thinking about or certain topics? Dr. Sanft: Oftentimes, in the midst of a new diagnosis, the whirlwind of having that upside-down feeling is so strong that it's very difficult to then think out into the future. However, once the treatment plan is in place, that tends to be a time where things could sort of be evaluated and the horizon might seem a little bit more stable. And I think most patients are willing to admit that the gravity and the seriousness of the situation that's facing them, yet it's very difficult to really reflect on what might happen in the future or what you might want. I think it's really important from a patient perspective to think, "What are your most important priorities?" And that could be a good framework to start to think about if you aren't able to do these priorities, then what else would you want? So if being able to walk around your yard and enjoy the garden is a very high priority, even identifying that and understanding that can give you some framework, or talking about that with your loved one can give you some framework down the line if that becomes an impossibility. If interacting and talking with your children or your grandchildren is one of the highest priorities, if that ever became impaired, then how would that influence what you would want? So again, it doesn't have to be yes/no questions that you're answering, but it can really be an understanding of what brings you joy, what are the most important parts of your life, and if those were threatened, then how would you reevaluate the quality of your life? Dr. Lee: I think that's a good way of framing the priorities and thinking through that with your loved ones. And for Dr. Saraiya, next after they've had some of these discussions, what should they be asking you and Dr. Sanft as the healthcare providers and helping to guide along these important conversations around advanced care planning? Dr. Saraiya: I will answer that question, but I just want to sort of highlight what Dr. Sanft said is so important, which is really prioritizing and framing. And I think framing is so important. And to sort of put some of the other things Dr. Sanft talked about, the emotional and spiritual support, when someone walks into our office, many times they're really scared. And I take this opportunity to really sort of ask them important questions like, "What are your worries?" Which allows for them to emote a bit about what their worries are. And sometimes it's uncomfortable, right, because they're crying. They're worried about death and dying and what it means for the family. It's hard for the family. It makes a lot of us uncomfortable. But I think it's also very important. So I do take the opportunity early in my interaction with patients just to allow them to emote and just to process their worries. And sometimes I'm acknowledging their worries. Sometimes I'm telling them that those worries are maybe not reasonable, right? Sometimes people say, "Well, I'm going to die next month." And they know that's not the expectation. So they have worries that may be unreasonable. So I can help talk and address specific worries at that point in time. So we do have to-- and again, this is why we have a team. Many times, patients are not comfortable talking to me about some of their worries, but they are much more apt to talk to my social worker or my nurse or my infusion nurse where they spend hours at times. And they will tell them things that they may not tell me. They will talk about some of the side effects that they have that they won't tell me because they worry. This is my hypothesis and what the research shows. They worry that because I hold that key to that chemotherapy or that key to that treatment, that if this is something that I may not like, I might hold it. And so patients have this natural tendency to not tell me absolutely everything. That's why we have a team. We gather all the information to make sure that we sort of make the right decisions. Sometimes we do have to help patients and families facilitate their conversations to make sure that we address their worries, their fears, their emotions. And it can be done, as I said before, just by us as the primary oncology team or our palliative care team or our social workers or nurses. All of us provide a different role for each patient. And in some patient cases, it is me, and some patients sometimes it's my nurse or sometimes it's my infusion nurse, or sometimes my social worker. And sometimes I do need the help of my palliative care and hospice colleagues. Dr. Lee: And, Dr. Saraiya, coming back in terms of just guiding patients, are there certain questions you wish your patients might ask you in terms of helping to kind of navigate these difficult conversations? Dr. Saraiya: I think many patients have this one question, that they have a hard time asking, which is, what's the treatment goal? And many times, we talk about is this something that's treatable. And the answer is yes. That was one of the first questions we're asked. Is it treatable? But many times patients have a question is it curable? And if the answer is no, then what does that mean? Or even if the answer is yes. What does that mean? I think most of us in our lives think about what-if scenarios, but it's really hard to ask those questions. So what I advise and sometimes I facilitate this, but I encourage if you're listening to this, you're a patient, ask your oncologist, "Well, what does this actually mean for me?" And if you have those questions, ask them, "What if this happens? This is my worry. Can I just tell you what my worries are and address them?" And with the worries, also come my hopes. Here's what I'm hoping for. How can I get there? How can you help me get there? And as Dr. Sanft sort of talked about before, if I have a situation where someone tells me, "This is my hope”, but I can't do it, it's not likely, I will tell them. But I will also tell them what we can accomplish, what we can do. And so I think having that honest conversation and patients and families can talk amongst themselves, but also with us as clinical teams to just make sure that we, at all points in time, address and put them and their needs in the center of focus. Dr. Lee: Great questions. And Dr. Sanft, do you have any other questions you wish your patients would ask you in terms of helping to guide these challenging conversations? Dr. Sanft: It's helpful for patients to come at questions about what to expect directly with us. I think it's most helpful when patients say, "Here's the deal. I'm feeling fine right now, and I want to keep going as long as I feel fine. And I want you to offer me every line of treatment until I don't feel like it's going to be worth it anymore. And we can continue to talk about that. And we'll do this together. I will let you know when I'm ready." And that allows me to say, "Okay. I appreciate what you're saying, and I agree with this plan, and we're on the same page. And when I see signs that things aren't going well, I will tell you." And it sort of sets these expectations upfront that we are all on the same page. We all want the same things. And we commit to each other, "You're going to tell me when this gets too hard, and I'm going to tell you when I think that this isn't helping anymore." And so it allows for this open dialogue to continue throughout. Dr. Lee: Well, this has been a great conversation, and learned a lot and think about priorities. And I think you make a very good point. This is an ongoing discussion. It's not a single discussion you have, and then it's done. It's really an ongoing process through the whole journey. Do either of you have anything else to add in terms of helping patients who are addressing advanced care planning? Dr. Saraiya: My biggest ask or sort of consideration is all of us, as Dr. Sanft said in the beginning, all of us came into this to really sort of help. And that is still our primary goal. And good communication really facilitates that. And we have, as a medical team, have to sort of do, as Dr. Sanft pointed out, sort of explore a bit more and really address the concerns. At the same time, you also have to develop a language that we can all understand, both understand, patients and doctors. And I think that's the key work. And I think it's so important to have that partnership with our patients and our families to make sure that we are doing the attentive care that they deserve and they need. So I think having an honest conversation. One thing I always reflect on is for my patients, they may start in the beginning saying what's most important for me is-- and we are in Jersey so going to the casino on the weekends in Atlantic City. And that's the most important thing for me. But there comes a time when they say, "No, I've changed my mind. Most important thing is having the Friday night dinner with my family." And a few months later, maybe, “I've changed my mind. You know what's really important? If I can just sit in the patio on my rocking chair and enjoy that. Can you help me make those things happen?” I think having those conversations, being aware that we can change our minds, I think is absolutely fine. It's encouraged. And I think that's what we expect. Dr. Lee: Dr. Sanft? Dr. Sanft: Oh, I love that. I think I love that. I'm so glad that you brought that up. And the only thing I would add to that is if there are things that you know in your heart you absolutely would not want, telling it to someone, your partner, your family, your decision-makers, and your medical team will really help make sure that that does not come to fruition. So it can be scary to voice those things, but most of us have an idea of what we would never want to have happen. And saying that out loud and making sure that someone close to you, ideally, also your medical team, but certainly someone who's close to you understands what that line is. That can help decisions that need to be made in difficult times make sure that they honor, that they know that that was not what you ever wanted to have, and we can help make sure that that doesn't happen. Dr. Lee: Well, I want to thank both Dr. Saraiya and Dr. Sanft. This has been fantastic. I learned a lot myself in terms of communication and addressing advanced care planning. And I hope all of you listening also were able to learn some pearls of wisdom from both of them. I think your patients are very lucky to have both of you. Feel free to look at Cancer.Net if there's more questions and a lot of information around advanced cancer and treatments and advanced care planning and having these discussions. So thank you both again. And stay tuned for more podcasts on these important topics. ASCO: Thank you, Dr. Lee, Dr. Sanft, and Dr. Saraiya. Find more podcasts and blog posts in the Meaningful Conversations series at www.cancer.net/meaningfulconversations. Cancer.Net Podcasts feature trusted, timely, and compassionate information for people with cancer, survivors, and their families and loved ones. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for expert information and tips on coping with cancer, recaps of the latest research advances, and thoughtful discussions on cancer care. And check out other ASCO Podcasts to hear the latest interviews and insights from thought leaders, innovators, experts, and pioneers in oncology. Cancer.Net is supported by Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, which funds lifesaving research for every type of cancer, helping people with cancer everywhere. To help fund Cancer.Net and programs like it, donate at CONQUER.ORG/Donate.

What if the Bible had a key role in shaping America's history and development? Well, it did, and we dive into this often overlooked truth in our latest episode of the American Soul podcast. We'll be journeying through historical quotes from revered American presidents, highlighting the profound influence of the Bible on the formation of the nation. We also discuss the erasure of this reality from modern teachings, and the social issues it has potentially give rise to.This episode is brimming with insights derived from resources such as the Founders Bible with David Barton, Patriots Bible edited by Dr. Richard Lee, and the American God and country encyclopedia of quotations by William Federer. We also delve into a powerful quote from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, acknowledging the Bible's influence on America. Reconnect with the foundational principles that made America great and consider the importance of preserving those values. Listen to this compelling reminder of the truth of America's history, and join the conversation.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen talk about all the big winners from the Poker Masters, including Purple Jacket winner Stephen Chidwick, as well as Jesse Fullen appearing on Wheel of Fortune, Benny Glaser slaying the PokerStars WCOOP, and accused chess cheat Hans Niemann suggesting that poker is immoral and anyone promoting it is in the wrong. They also provide an update on the Global Poker Celebrity Challenge, recap Richard Lee winning WPT Australia, Toby Lewis capturing his first WSOP Online bracelet, and how you can apply to work for PokerNews. Finally, Chad chats with the VP of PokerStars North America, Steve Preiss, about all things North American Poker Tour (NAPT), which will relaunch after a 12-year hiatus with a stop from Nov. 4-12 at Resorts World in Las Vegas. What can fans and players expect? Find out in the latest episode. Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:23 | Welcome to the show 00:32 | Teasing guest VP of PokerStars North America Steve Preiss 01:03 | Jesse Fullen's Wheel of Fortune appearance 03:15 | Sponsor: Global Poker update on Celebrity Challenge w/ Paul George 04:30 | Accused Chess Cheat Hans Niemann Seems to Think Poker is Immoral 09:00 | Stephen Chidwick wins Poker Masters Purple Jacket 14:40 | Guest Steve Preiss, VP of PokerStars North America, joins the show 17:00 | Bringing back the NAPT 20:45 | This year's NACOOP + live events seem like a PokerStars USA homecoming 23:00 | An EPT-like player experience on and off the felt 24:35 | Formula 1 racing tie-ins 26:00 | What's the future of NAPT look like? 26:55 | Will big-name players be competing? 28:40 | Wide range of buy-ins to appeal to all players 30:15 | Wicked Chops' Vegas recommendations 33:25 | Sponsor: 888poker 34:22 | Richard Lee wins WPT Australia 35:20 | Sponsor: WPT Global 36:35 | Toby Lewis captures first WSOP Online bracelet 39:00 | Benny Glaser absolutely crushing PokerStars WCOOP 40:50 | PokerNews is hiring – Click here for details

On today's Fozcast, we have the goalkeeper SUPER agent, Richard Lee in the studio! As an ex-goalkeeper himself, Richard notably had long spells at both Watford and Brentford from 2000 to 2015. Since retiring, Richard has become a successful businessman. However, today we speak about one of his largest endeavours, being a football agent. We discuss the most recent transfer window, the highs and lows that each hour has in store for both him and the players and of course the mind-boggling amount of money that is involved. We also speak about:- Fabrizio Romano and how he finds out about transfers - How much agents get paid per transfer - And some good old GK talk! We hope you enjoy this one!

Mission Matters covered the Korea Conference 2023 in Marina Del Rey, California. In this episode,  Adam Torres and Richard Lee, CEO of Art in Motion Lab, explore Art in Motion Lab and how it's creating a gamer centric experience.  Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/Support the showMore FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia

“It being one chief project of that old deluder, Satan, to keep men from the knowledge of the Scriptures, as in former times by keeping them [the Scriptures] in an unknown tongue…”—Old Deluder Satan Law, Connecticut 1642There is a clear reason there is such strong opposition against the Bible in schools.  Join us as we unpack the significance of biblical education in shaping our nation's foundation. Our forefathers made great sacrifices to secure the liberty, primarily religious, we enjoy today, persevering despite stern opposition.  Drawing from the Founders Bible, the Patriots Bible by Dr Richard Lee, and America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, we aim to give you a clear and historically accurate perspective.  There is an urgent need for universal school choice, highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure access to quality, God-centered education.This fierce resistance to biblical education isn't new, but the approval by large segments of society is.   We are retracing the path of persecution Christian leaders faced for trying to make the Bible accessible to the common person centuries ago. This persecution was the main impetus for the migration of our forefathers to America.  In addition to appreciating these sacrifices, we'll also explore the importance of safeguarding our marriages and families in the current era.  The motives behind the ongoing fight against biblical education and universal school choice is the same driver destroying marriages and families today. So, plug in and join us for an enlightening journey into the historical significance of education in our great nation and why our attention on this issue is so determinative for our future. Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

This week we are blessed to have a special guest speaker, Richard Lee. Join us as we learn about The Greatest Commandment given in Mark 12. Support the show

Crystal Gayle shares her heart and love of song. She connects with us.Hear Crystal's view of long term success. Be true to yourself. Just be you and don't be afraid to turn down money.Listen to the stories of Crystal's Mom, a hard working nurse. We shared stories of our beloved Mothers. Crystal sings high praise for Alan Reynolds, one of the great music producers of all time. And she talks about Richard Lee, songwriter of Don't It Make My Brown eyes Blue. She sang it and recorded in one take. Alan put strings on it and that was that. Hear about what gives Crystal hope. You WILL get through what troubles you and we will come out stronger.

Richard Lee shares the intimate story of his first sexual experience, and Awkward Show alumnus and Gram Worthy stalwart Tim Leung plays in with the team. The set includes a brutal Ultimate Frisbee match, parents dissatisfied with their teen daughter's lack of sex, and a special relationship between a grown man and a mall cop. The cast includes Jeffrey Nickels, Coonoor Behal, Mark Ableidinger, and Sarah Kylie.

Awkward Show alumnus and Gram Worthy stalwart Tim Leung shares a tale of well-earned gastric distress, and polymath performer and creator Richard Lee plays in with the team. The set includes a man who can't resist eating desiccant packets, an office culture that reveres scatological humor, and a man on his way to the bottom in the meanest company in town. Get those moist chips! The cast includes Jeffrey Nickels, Coonoor Behal, Mark Ableidinger, and Sarah Kylie.

Small Town Podcast Host Mayor Matt Seale travels to a southern Louisiana town that is right along the mighty Mississippi River and talks to a mayor who was born and raised there, later serving the neighboring big city of Baton Rouge as a law enforcement officer, and now serves his home town as its elected leader. Come, go with Small Town Podcast to talk with Mayor Richard Lee in the small town of Port Allen, Louisiana! This episode is sponsored by the Louisiana Municipal Association and Louisiana Economic Development. For more information about Small Town Podcast, visit www.smalltownpodcast.com. 

First Fredericka let's us catch a ride on the Postmates Post-up, learn about the Task of Tutoring, and explore the old Cookware Cosplay; and Richard invites us to experience the Chauffeur Allure, attend the Valet Ballet, and speak in the Stuntman Spectacular Vernacular. Check out all of Freddie's credits on IMDB (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2022705/) And follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/frederickapatricia) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/frederickameek/)! And see all of Richard's credits on his IMDB (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0913001/), including his upcoming Star Wars series, 'Skeleton Crew!' You can also follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/richardleewarren/). -- Follow the show on... Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/⁠  Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/⁠  Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/⁠  Follow Jaime on... Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/⁠  Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/JaimeStickle⁠  Follow Jason on... Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/⁠  Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makethatpaperpodcast/support

First Fredericka let's us catch a ride on the Postmates Post-up, learn about the Task of Tutoring, and explore the old Cookware Cosplay; and Richard invites us to experience the Chauffeur Allure, attend the Valet Ballet, and speak in the Stuntman Spectacular Vernacular. Check out all of Freddie's credits on IMDB (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2022705/) And follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/frederickapatricia) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/frederickameek/)! And see all of Richard's credits on his IMDB (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0913001/), including his upcoming Star Wars series, 'Skeleton Crew!' You can also follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/richardleewarren/). -- Follow the show on... Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/⁠  Facebook: ⁠www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/⁠  Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/⁠  Follow Jaime on... Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/⁠  Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/JaimeStickle⁠  Follow Jason on... Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/⁠  Twitter: ⁠twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makethatpaperpodcast/support

PepsiCo, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, has launched its first metaverse immersive digital experience space, marking a significant step in the company's foray into the world of Web3.The metaverse experience, developed in collaboration with the virtual world platform, Decentraland, allows users to enter a virtual Pepsi branded world, where they can engage with a range of interactive experiences, including games, challenges, and social activities. The immersive environment is designed to provide an engaging and dynamic experience that blends the physical and digital worlds.The initiative is part of PepsiCo's broader strategy to leverage the potential of the Web3 ecosystem and explore innovative ways to connect with its customers. By creating a virtual experience, the company is able to reach a wider audience and provide a unique and memorable experience that goes beyond traditional marketing approaches.According to Richard Lee, PepsiCo's Global Head of Digital, eCommerce and Innovation, the metaverse experience is an opportunity to engage with consumers in a way that is authentic, relevant, and exciting. He added that the company is excited to explore the potential of the metaverse and see how it can help shape the future of marketing and customer engagement.Listen to the Full Podcast on The Restaurant ReportPepsiCo is one of several major corporations that have moved on early adoption and entered the metaverse space, reflecting the growing interest and potential of the emerging technology. The metaverse is a virtual world that is created by the convergence of physical and digital spaces, offering a range of possibilities for gaming, entertainment, education, and commerce.With the launch of its first metaverse immersive digital experience space, PepsiCo is positioning itself as a leader in the Web3 ecosystem, and is set to drive innovation and growth in the space in the years to come.Early Adoption Why It Matters - Social Was The Last Tech Cycle Mass Adoption - Web3 Will Be The NextSocial media has become an integral part of modern life, with billions of people worldwide using it to connect with friends, family, and businesses. However, social media has not always been as ubiquitous as it is today. Its birth can be traced back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, when several websites and platforms were developed that allowed users to create profiles, connect with friends, and share content.The first social networking site was Six Degrees, launched in 1997, which allowed users to create profiles and connect with friends. Friendster, founded in 2002, became popular in Asia and allowed users to join groups based on their interests. MySpace, launched the same year, was one of the first social networking sites to gain widespread popularity in the United States.However, Facebook, founded in 2004, revolutionized social media and became the leading platform driving adoption. Initially targeted at college students, Facebook quickly grew in popularity and expanded to a global audience. Twitter, founded in 2006, followed suit and allowed users to send short messages or "tweets" to their followers.These early social media platforms paved the way for developing other popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Today, social media is an integral part of daily life for billions of people worldwide, and it continues to evolve and shape how we communicate and connect.Some companies failed in early adoption and paid the price. There have been several restaurant and retail chains that needed to be faster to adopt social media, and some of them have faced challenges in terms of growth and customer engagement as a result. Domino's Pizza: Domino's was slow to adopt social media, initially struggling with negative publicity and a decline in sales. Added this to massive moves by Pizza Hut and Papa Johns's, pushed them to play catchup for over a decade. The company eventually embraced social media and launched a successful marketing campaign that helped turn things around.McDonald's: McDonald's was slow to adopt social media and initially struggled to engage with its customers online. Sentiment on Mcdonald's was at an all-time low during the first ten years of social media, and the invasion of the Instagram exposure of quality - drove Mcdonald's to create a digital lead and reconstruct a brand ID that is now digital first. Sears: They were not as lucky due to the slow adoption of e-commerce and online shopping, which impacted its growth and competitiveness. The brand was labeled as a gutter garment on social media. It could not recover from the consumer-generated content that was overcoming social media and eventually led to the Etsy communities that have overtaken retail in direct-to-consumer tactics that have outpaced retail brands of all types.Gap: Also slow to adopt social media, it initially struggled with declining sales and a lack of engagement with younger customers. It took Gap 12 years to somewhat recover, but due to the massive brand appeal by micro brands, the retail landscape has shifted forever. The impact of mobile and social technologies on culture has been profound. They have changed the way we communicate and interact with each other, breaking down geographical barriers and allowing us to connect with people from around the world. They have also transformed how we consume and share information, making news and entertainment more personalized and accessible.The next stop is Web3, where consumers and brands create a new contract of data, trust, and engagement that will likely set new boundaries around the future of every brand and every for-profit company for the next fifty years.