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Songwriting seems like magic until you actually watch someone do it. Then you realize it's mostly just confidently making bad decisions until some of them accidentally rhyme. We're writing a song completely on the spot. No plan, no polished lyrics, just improvising our way into something that hopefully sounds intentional by the end. We're also playing around with AI music tools. Which is exciting... and a little unsettling. We spent years learning chords, and now a laptop is like, "I made four albums while you were tuning your guitar." All of this leads us to writing a song about Charlie Bunny. Sometimes inspiration strikes. Sometimes it hands you a rabbit named Charlie and says, "Figure it out." So today is part songwriting, part musical experiment, part AI exploration, and part failure.

Songwriting seems like magic until you actually watch someone do it. Then you realize it's mostly just confidently making bad decisions until some of them accidentally rhyme. We're writing a song completely on the spot. No plan, no polished lyrics, just improvising our way into something that hopefully sounds intentional by the end. We're also playing around with AI music tools. Which is exciting... and a little unsettling. We spent years learning chords, and now a laptop is like, "I made four albums while you were tuning your guitar." All of this leads us to writing a song about Charlie Bunny. Sometimes inspiration strikes. Sometimes it hands you a rabbit named Charlie and says, "Figure it out." So today is part songwriting, part musical experiment, part AI exploration, and part failure.

On this week's episode of The Riff, Drew and Martz sit down to talk about investments… but not really the financial kind. You'll see.  We hope today is helpful. Thanks for listening!!

Wayne riffs on the 2003 Remasters by AC/DC to be included in a subsequent box set Plug Me In from November 2003 (T.N.T. / Girls Got Rhythm / It's A Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) ). STAFF PICKS: It's My Life by No Doubt — Bruce Mr. Brightside by The Killers— Rob Falls On Me by Fuel — Lynch   ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Christmas Medley from the motion picture Elf.   **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)

**CONOR** @TC_904 on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TC_904 @tc_904 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tc_904/ tc_904 on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/tc_904 **DAVID** @uHate2see on Twitter at https://twitter.com/uHate2see uHATE2SEEit on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY06d_jLqJ6paE4K_sR4qtQ uhate2seeit on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/uhate2seeit **RIFF** riffmetic on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/riffmetic riffmetic on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gUtHBmg3gv9yeo9RA3WT1 riffmetic on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/riffmetic riffmetic on X at https://x.com/riffmetic riffmetic on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@riffmetic **WEBBY** @WebbyPumpkin on X at https://x.com/WebbyPumpkin @WebbyPumpkin on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@WebbyPumpkin WebbyPumpkin on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WebbyPumpkin WebbyPumpkin on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/webbypumpkin webbypumpkin.bsky.social on BlueSky at https://bsky.app/profile/webbypumpkin.bsky.social  

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We revisited movies that leave emotional dents in the audience. We reflected on the particular impact of Bone Tomahawk, Memento, and No Country for Old Men, each of which demonstrates that filmmakers possess an alarming ability to rearrange our nervous systems using little more than editing, tension, and a refusal to provide comforting explanations. That discussion led naturally to sports culture, which in America occasionally transforms victory into an elaborate public works project involving overturned objects and insurance claims. We traded stories about celebrations that escalated into city-wide chaos, highlighting the peculiar civic tradition of expressing affection for a team by setting fire to things the team had never asked anyone to ignite. Along the way, we examined regional rivalries and the enduring belief that residents of other cities are fundamentally misguided people whose sports preferences reveal deep character flaws. The focus widened to the curious presence of protestors outside Christian rock concerts, a niche activity requiring both logistical commitment and a sophisticated understanding of where Christian rock concerts are being held. We considered how these groups operate and the strange optics of objecting to music performed by people who are, on paper, already in broad ideological agreement with them. We considered how analogies work and whether they can be trained the same way people train themselves to catch flying Frisbees or remember where they parked. Through improv exercises and whatever everyday objects happened to be nearby, we discovered that the human brain is apparently eager to connect unrelated things, which is both the foundation of creativity and the reason someone eventually compares municipal budgeting to a crockpot. We also explored the paradox of songwriting, where jokes sometimes become hits and carefully engineered masterpieces occasionally disappear without a trace. Creating under pressure requires a willingness to chase ideas that initially sound ridiculous, while popularity itself remains stubbornly indifferent to effort, expertise, or anyone's carefully developed five-year plan. The same unpredictability surfaced in conversations about celebrity opinions, social media bans, and the mysterious mechanics by which certain people become influential while others post into the digital equivalent of an abandoned mall food court. By the end, we had connected improv exercises, traumatic movie endings, championship riots, concert protestors, songwriting deadlines, curmudgeonly tendencies, and the fragile economics of internet fame.

We revisited movies that leave emotional dents in the audience. We reflected on the particular impact of Bone Tomahawk, Memento, and No Country for Old Men, each of which demonstrates that filmmakers possess an alarming ability to rearrange our nervous systems using little more than editing, tension, and a refusal to provide comforting explanations. That discussion led naturally to sports culture, which in America occasionally transforms victory into an elaborate public works project involving overturned objects and insurance claims. We traded stories about celebrations that escalated into city-wide chaos, highlighting the peculiar civic tradition of expressing affection for a team by setting fire to things the team had never asked anyone to ignite. Along the way, we examined regional rivalries and the enduring belief that residents of other cities are fundamentally misguided people whose sports preferences reveal deep character flaws. The focus widened to the curious presence of protestors outside Christian rock concerts, a niche activity requiring both logistical commitment and a sophisticated understanding of where Christian rock concerts are being held. We considered how these groups operate and the strange optics of objecting to music performed by people who are, on paper, already in broad ideological agreement with them. We considered how analogies work and whether they can be trained the same way people train themselves to catch flying Frisbees or remember where they parked. Through improv exercises and whatever everyday objects happened to be nearby, we discovered that the human brain is apparently eager to connect unrelated things, which is both the foundation of creativity and the reason someone eventually compares municipal budgeting to a crockpot. We also explored the paradox of songwriting, where jokes sometimes become hits and carefully engineered masterpieces occasionally disappear without a trace. Creating under pressure requires a willingness to chase ideas that initially sound ridiculous, while popularity itself remains stubbornly indifferent to effort, expertise, or anyone's carefully developed five-year plan. The same unpredictability surfaced in conversations about celebrity opinions, social media bans, and the mysterious mechanics by which certain people become influential while others post into the digital equivalent of an abandoned mall food court. By the end, we had connected improv exercises, traumatic movie endings, championship riots, concert protestors, songwriting deadlines, curmudgeonly tendencies, and the fragile economics of internet fame.

We revisited movies that leave emotional dents in the audience. We reflected on the particular impact of Bone Tomahawk, Memento, and No Country for Old Men, each of which demonstrates that filmmakers possess an alarming ability to rearrange our nervous systems using little more than editing, tension, and a refusal to provide comforting explanations. That discussion led naturally to sports culture, which in America occasionally transforms victory into an elaborate public works project involving overturned objects and insurance claims. We traded stories about celebrations that escalated into city-wide chaos, highlighting the peculiar civic tradition of expressing affection for a team by setting fire to things the team had never asked anyone to ignite. Along the way, we examined regional rivalries and the enduring belief that residents of other cities are fundamentally misguided people whose sports preferences reveal deep character flaws. The focus widened to the curious presence of protestors outside Christian rock concerts, a niche activity requiring both logistical commitment and a sophisticated understanding of where Christian rock concerts are being held. We considered how these groups operate and the strange optics of objecting to music performed by people who are, on paper, already in broad ideological agreement with them. We considered how analogies work and whether they can be trained the same way people train themselves to catch flying Frisbees or remember where they parked. Through improv exercises and whatever everyday objects happened to be nearby, we discovered that the human brain is apparently eager to connect unrelated things, which is both the foundation of creativity and the reason someone eventually compares municipal budgeting to a crockpot. We also explored the paradox of songwriting, where jokes sometimes become hits and carefully engineered masterpieces occasionally disappear without a trace. Creating under pressure requires a willingness to chase ideas that initially sound ridiculous, while popularity itself remains stubbornly indifferent to effort, expertise, or anyone's carefully developed five-year plan. The same unpredictability surfaced in conversations about celebrity opinions, social media bans, and the mysterious mechanics by which certain people become influential while others post into the digital equivalent of an abandoned mall food court. By the end, we had connected improv exercises, traumatic movie endings, championship riots, concert protestors, songwriting deadlines, curmudgeonly tendencies, and the fragile economics of internet fame.

The multi-talented 90's music group RIFF from Paterson, NJ talks about their storied history from the The Playboys to appearing on The Arsenio Hall Show, Tonight Show, Soul Train, and their connection to “Lean on Me”, plus a number of top 10 hits and their recent release  “Hold You Down” from Them Lean on Me Boys featuring ZNUFF STARR, and hear the stories from Nitty Green, Anthony “Chill” Fuller, Andre Jackson, and Snoop B! Check out the amazing RIFF on all major platforms today! #RIFF #opb #paterson #newjersey #leanonme #holdyoudown #znuffstarr #arseniohall #tonightshow #nittygreen #anthonychillfuller #andrejackson #snoopb #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerriff #themikewagnershowriff  

The multi-talented 90's music group RIFF from Paterson, NJ talks about their storied history from the The Playboys to appearing on The Arsenio Hall Show, Tonight Show, Soul Train, and their connection to “Lean on Me”, plus a number of top 10 hits and their recent release  “Hold You Down” from Them Lean on Me Boys featuring ZNUFF STARR, and hear the stories from Nitty Green, Anthony “Chill” Fuller, Andre Jackson, and Snoop B! Check out the amazing RIFF on all major platforms today! #RIFF #opb #paterson #newjersey #leanonme #holdyoudown #znuffstarr #arseniohall #tonightshow #nittygreen #anthonychillfuller #andrejackson #snoopb #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerriff #themikewagnershowriff  

In this episode of Shed & Shine, Gino shares three things that have been rattling around in his head, each one its own kind of "aha."First, open and honest. Two words Gino has used for 25 years with thousands of companies, but never quite defined this clearly. Open is receiving. Honest is sending. They are not the same thing. And if your team isn't both, there's a good chance it starts with you.Second, Becoming. Gino fed everything he's ever created into AI and asked for one word. The word that came back? Becoming. He couldn't have landed there on his own, and once he sat with it, he didn't want to let it go.Third, D6. Two characters. Discipline Number Six, Say No Often, distilled down to something you can say in a room full of people who get it... and everyone just knows. Three small ideas that are bigger than they look! Timestamps00:00 Open and Honest Communication06:49 The Power of Becoming10:11 D6: The Art of Saying No ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINES:The 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million drivel leaders realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Are you ready to be fully yourself, without the burnout? This space is for driven leaders ready to stop chasing and start aligning. If you're done hiding behind hustle, achievement, and expectations… and you're ready to reconnect with who you really are, you're in the right place. CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/ MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://www.the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://www.the10disciplines.com/shine ✨ Find where you are in your True Self Journey: https://www.form.jotform.com/Developer763/true-self-mastermind-quiz

The multi-talented 90's music group RIFF from Paterson, NJ talks about their storied history from the The Playboys to appearing on The Arsenio Hall Show, Tonight Show, Soul Train, and their connection to “Lean on Me”, plus a number of top 10 hits and their recent release  “Hold You Down” from Them Lean on Me Boys featuring ZNUFF STARR, and hear the stories from Nitty Green, Anthony “Chill” Fuller, Andre Jackson, and Snoop B! Check out the amazing RIFF on all major platforms today! #RIFF #opb #paterson #newjersey #leanonme #holdyoudown #znuffstarr #arseniohall #tonightshow #nittygreen #anthonychillfuller #andrejackson #snoopb #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerriff #themikewagnershowriff   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week's topics:Bayer Leadership ChangesWalmart Drone DeliveryKohl's Deal daysSchnucks' is fresh!CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

PipemanRadio speaks with Riff Wood at Download XXIII Donington Park about their performance at the legendary music festival.  Riff Wood, the rock trio from Davis County, Utah, is not officially on the lineup for the UK's Download Festival, despite some early tour listings mistakenly connecting the band to the 2026 festival dates. If you were hoping to see them, their actual live schedule features headline performances and a US summer tour, rather than festival slots in the UK. You can track their true tour itinerary directly on their official Spotify Concerts or Tour Page to see if they are performing near you. Click Here to Subscribe to The Adventures of Pipeman for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS! Take some zany and serious journeys with The Pipeman aka Dean K. Piper, CST on The Adventures of Pipeman also known as Pipeman Radio syndicated globally “Where Who Knows And Anything Goes.”   Would you like to be a sponsor of the show?Would you like to have your business, products, services, merch, programs, books, music or any other professional or artistic endeavors promoted on the show?Would you like interviewed as a professional or music guest on The Adventures of Pipeman, Positively Pipeman and/or Pipeman in the Pit?Would you like to host your own Radio Show, Streaming TV Show, or Podcast?  PipemanRadio Podcasts are heard on Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and over 100 other podcast outlets where you listen to Podcasts.The following are the different podcasts to Follow, Listen, Download, Subscribe:  The Adventures of PipemanPipeman RadioPipeman in the Pit – Music Interviews & FestivalsPipeman – The Wandering JewPositively Pipeman – Empowerment, Inspiration, Motivation, Self-Help, Business, Spiritual & Health & WellnessClick Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.

We discuss a terrible movie featuring SNL stars riffing over "bad" movies - and decide which movies you are allowed, and not allowed, to riff on by formulating a season of MST3K in which we are the stars. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub/posts/patreon-431-it-161155417

This week on The Riff, Martz and Drew talk a-lot about Drew's neighbor Brad. I really need to meet that guy. We hope today is helpful. Thanks for listening!

Bruce riffs on the second studio album by Paula Cole This Fire from October 1996 (Tiger / Where Have All the Cowboy's Gone? / Hush, Hush, Hush / I Don't Want To Wait). STAFF PICKS: Who Will Save Your Soul by Jewel — Julie (friend of the show) Forty Six & 2 by Tool— Lynch Can't Get This Stuff No More by Van Halen — Rob   ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: Main theme from the motion picture That Thing You Do.   **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)

**FAITH** @faithelooart  on Twitter at https://twitter.com/faithelooart @faithelooo on Twitter at https://twitter.com/faithelooo faitheloo on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/faitheloo **KAT** kathryn_naomi on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@kathryn_naomi?lang=en kathryn_naomi on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/kathryn_naomi kathryn_naomi on X at https://x.com/kathryn_naomi kathryn_naomi on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3rnhRO0A3OfZZXzex-cAQ **KEVIN** maphackexe on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/maphackexe **RIFF** riffmetic on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/riffmetic riffmetic on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gUtHBmg3gv9yeo9RA3WT1 riffmetic on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/riffmetic riffmetic on X at https://x.com/riffmetic riffmetic on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@riffmetic  

Welcome back everyone to another lovely episode, this week we partake in our inaugural episode of our new feature "Hot Riff Time Machine" where we look back at a year in musical history and chat about some of the albums we loved from that year we decided to look at 2011 as our first foray - this was picked completely randomly but worked out pretty well as it was actually the year that Sonny and Gary became best friends! we looked at 3 albums that we each loved from that year, a couple of records we hated, Sonny found a VERY strange record from that year and then we also took suggestions from the lovely folks over in the Discord if you want to be part of the fun for the next episode maybe join the Discord! and if you wanna support the show follow us on one of the many annoying and stupid social media platforms that exist or hit subscribe on your podcast catcher of choice (or check out our Youtube page which is currently a bit on the dormant side but will be re-invigorated soon!) thanks, love you all x Join the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

We began by asking one of humanity's most pressing questions: What if the Bible has been secretly giving us directions to American landmarks this whole time? We examined theories involving overlaid maps of the Middle East, hidden symbols in U.S. geography, the Gates of Babylon, and connections between ancient Hebrew references and modern-day Utah. It turns out that if you are willing to move enough maps around, almost anything can become a prophetic revelation, including, presumably, a shopping mall in Ohio. We revisited familiar arguments about whether the Apollo missions were genuine achievements of science or elaborate productions made with technology rivaling a 1970s science-fiction movie. Along the way, we considered Russian skepticism, flat earth theories, Antarctic ice walls, and the enduring belief that governments are capable of hiding virtually anything from the public, except tax deadlines. From there, we turned our attention to artificial intelligence, which is rapidly advancing toward a future in which robots may drive us across town, deliver supplies in hospitals, and judge our inability to remember internet passwords. We discussed autonomous vehicles operating in Atlanta, humanoid robots under development, and the unsettling prospect of entrusting our care to machines whose understanding of compassion rivals drink dispensers. Popular culture has spent decades warning us about this outcome, although in fairness, movies also convinced us that fax machines would be important forever. We explored Bigfoot, cryptids, ghosts, and biblical accounts involving spirits communicating with human beings. Rather than treating these topics as mere folklore, we considered them through a theological lens, discussing demonic deception, the story of Saul and the witch of Endor, and the challenge of discerning what experiences should be understood as spiritual realities rather than unexplained phenomena. Few podcasts allow for a transition from self-driving cars to ancient necromancy, but we strive to provide a well-rounded experience. Eventually, we arrived at the universal language of childhood memories. We reminisced about the household remedies and candies that shaped entire generations, including Mentos, Vicks Vapor Rub, hot sauce, and the unwavering confidence of adults who believed that applying enough ointment could address any medical concern. These products occupied a curious space between medicine, tradition, and family mythology, passed down with the same certainty usually reserved for the laws of physics. By the end, we had traveled from biblical geography to moon conspiracies, from robot caregivers to Bigfoot, and from ghost stories to the healing reputation of Vicks Vapor Rub. Somewhere between questioning official narratives and remembering the candy of our youth, we found ourselves reflecting on the stories people inherit, the explanations they construct, and the remarkable human ability to approach both ancient mysteries and chest congestion with absolute conviction.

We began by asking one of humanity's most pressing questions: What if the Bible has been secretly giving us directions to American landmarks this whole time? We examined theories involving overlaid maps of the Middle East, hidden symbols in U.S. geography, the Gates of Babylon, and connections between ancient Hebrew references and modern-day Utah. It turns out that if you are willing to move enough maps around, almost anything can become a prophetic revelation, including, presumably, a shopping mall in Ohio. We revisited familiar arguments about whether the Apollo missions were genuine achievements of science or elaborate productions made with technology rivaling a 1970s science-fiction movie. Along the way, we considered Russian skepticism, flat earth theories, Antarctic ice walls, and the enduring belief that governments are capable of hiding virtually anything from the public, except tax deadlines. From there, we turned our attention to artificial intelligence, which is rapidly advancing toward a future in which robots may drive us across town, deliver supplies in hospitals, and judge our inability to remember internet passwords. We discussed autonomous vehicles operating in Atlanta, humanoid robots under development, and the unsettling prospect of entrusting our care to machines whose understanding of compassion rivals drink dispensers. Popular culture has spent decades warning us about this outcome, although in fairness, movies also convinced us that fax machines would be important forever. We explored Bigfoot, cryptids, ghosts, and biblical accounts involving spirits communicating with human beings. Rather than treating these topics as mere folklore, we considered them through a theological lens, discussing demonic deception, the story of Saul and the witch of Endor, and the challenge of discerning what experiences should be understood as spiritual realities rather than unexplained phenomena. Few podcasts allow for a transition from self-driving cars to ancient necromancy, but we strive to provide a well-rounded experience. Eventually, we arrived at the universal language of childhood memories. We reminisced about the household remedies and candies that shaped entire generations, including Mentos, Vicks Vapor Rub, hot sauce, and the unwavering confidence of adults who believed that applying enough ointment could address any medical concern. These products occupied a curious space between medicine, tradition, and family mythology, passed down with the same certainty usually reserved for the laws of physics. By the end, we had traveled from biblical geography to moon conspiracies, from robot caregivers to Bigfoot, and from ghost stories to the healing reputation of Vicks Vapor Rub. Somewhere between questioning official narratives and remembering the candy of our youth, we found ourselves reflecting on the stories people inherit, the explanations they construct, and the remarkable human ability to approach both ancient mysteries and chest congestion with absolute conviction.

We began by asking one of humanity's most pressing questions: What if the Bible has been secretly giving us directions to American landmarks this whole time? We examined theories involving overlaid maps of the Middle East, hidden symbols in U.S. geography, the Gates of Babylon, and connections between ancient Hebrew references and modern-day Utah. It turns out that if you are willing to move enough maps around, almost anything can become a prophetic revelation, including, presumably, a shopping mall in Ohio. We revisited familiar arguments about whether the Apollo missions were genuine achievements of science or elaborate productions made with technology rivaling a 1970s science-fiction movie. Along the way, we considered Russian skepticism, flat earth theories, Antarctic ice walls, and the enduring belief that governments are capable of hiding virtually anything from the public, except tax deadlines. From there, we turned our attention to artificial intelligence, which is rapidly advancing toward a future in which robots may drive us across town, deliver supplies in hospitals, and judge our inability to remember internet passwords. We discussed autonomous vehicles operating in Atlanta, humanoid robots under development, and the unsettling prospect of entrusting our care to machines whose understanding of compassion rivals drink dispensers. Popular culture has spent decades warning us about this outcome, although in fairness, movies also convinced us that fax machines would be important forever. We explored Bigfoot, cryptids, ghosts, and biblical accounts involving spirits communicating with human beings. Rather than treating these topics as mere folklore, we considered them through a theological lens, discussing demonic deception, the story of Saul and the witch of Endor, and the challenge of discerning what experiences should be understood as spiritual realities rather than unexplained phenomena. Few podcasts allow for a transition from self-driving cars to ancient necromancy, but we strive to provide a well-rounded experience. Eventually, we arrived at the universal language of childhood memories. We reminisced about the household remedies and candies that shaped entire generations, including Mentos, Vicks Vapor Rub, hot sauce, and the unwavering confidence of adults who believed that applying enough ointment could address any medical concern. These products occupied a curious space between medicine, tradition, and family mythology, passed down with the same certainty usually reserved for the laws of physics. By the end, we had traveled from biblical geography to moon conspiracies, from robot caregivers to Bigfoot, and from ghost stories to the healing reputation of Vicks Vapor Rub. Somewhere between questioning official narratives and remembering the candy of our youth, we found ourselves reflecting on the stories people inherit, the explanations they construct, and the remarkable human ability to approach both ancient mysteries and chest congestion with absolute conviction.

Welcome back to Rinse And Repeat Radio! On this week's guest mix we have Soppa out of Nashville, TNHe took over the first half of the episode and shared a bunch of his favorite records, remixes, edits, & more.Episode 315 urn it up! **Tracklisting***** Soppa Guest Mix ***David Guetta & Marten Horger, Men Machine - The Past, The Present, The Future Disco Lines & Shipwreck Vs Vintage Culture - Trust A Soul (Rick Wonder 'Do You' Edit)Kylie Minogue - Can't Get You Out Of My Head (Luke Alexander Remix)Chief Keef - Love Sosa (Martial Simon Tiger Toast Remix)Dom Dolla V.s Ownboss - Girl$  (Emkay 'Selecta' Edit)Guns N' Roses Vs. Brohug - Welcome To The Jungle (Emkay 'Riff' Edit)Tini Gessler - Play Me Jitwam, Gudfella - Morning Coffee (Vintage Culture & Volkoder Remix)San Pacho - Bootay *** Cazes Mix ***Westend, Olivia Sebastianelli - The CeilingDeniz Koyu - Burning RedTobehonest - Pipe DownOdd Mob Feat. Luciana - Rock The Rhythm (I Like That)Dedro - Show U SexyProspa - DreamsCalvin Harris X Anotr X Azooland - Thinking Bout You (Cazes 'Talk To Me' Edit)Find Me On My Socials! @CazesthedjWww.cazesthedj.comUpcoming Dates6/12 - Lower Deck - Tampa, FL6/14 - Azure Day Party - Nashville, TN6/19 - Barstool - Nashville, TN6/27 - Trio - Charleston, SC6/28 - Palma Day Club - Charleston ,SCSupport the show

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week's topics:America 250Macy's Q1 resultsZellers is back!The Preference EconomyCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

On this week's episode of The Riff, Martz and drew talk about ghosts and spirits… or at least the holy kind. We hope today is helpful. Thanks for listening!

Rob riffs on the second greatest hits album by Van Halen Best of Both Worlds from February 2004 (Strung Out/Not Enough / It's About Time / Up for Breakfast / Learning to See). STAFF PICKS: Take Me Out by Franz Ferdinand — Lynch Unwell by Matchbox Twenty— friend of the show Julie Million Miles by Fuel — Bruce   ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: I'll Be There For You by The Rembrandts (Main theme from the television series Friends).   **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)

This week, we—John Branyan, Juan DeVevo, and David Pendleton—attempt to explain the difference between a religious retreat and a conference, which is harder than it sounds when three middle-aged guys start wandering off into cultural analysis. We argue that a retreat is less about workshops, breakout sessions, and laminated name tags, and more about fellowship, spiritual encouragement, and remembering that other humans exist in three dimensions. From there, we stumble into the world of modern comedy, where a comedian can become famous one 30-second reel at a time and then discover that getting people to watch an entire live show is a completely different skill. We look at how social media has changed the business, and why collecting views online isn't always the same thing as holding an audience's attention in a room that doesn't have a scroll button. That naturally leads us into technology, AI, and our growing habit of interacting with screens instead of people. We wrestle with what happens to culture, faith, and ordinary human contact when more of life becomes virtual. Along the way, we examine declining church attendance, shifting patterns of religious engagement between men and women, and the way culture seems to be breaking into smaller and smaller tribes. We wonder what happens when shared institutions disappear and everyone gets their own customized version of reality. By the end, we're connecting all of it—retreats, comedy clubs, AI, church pews, families, and digital life. The common thread is our tendency to replace difficult, imperfect, real-world relationships with easier virtual substitutes. We don't solve the problem, but we do spend a considerable amount of time proving that friends with microphones can still gather in person and talk about it.

This week, we—John Branyan, Juan DeVevo, and David Pendleton—attempt to explain the difference between a religious retreat and a conference, which is harder than it sounds when three middle-aged guys start wandering off into cultural analysis. We argue that a retreat is less about workshops, breakout sessions, and laminated name tags, and more about fellowship, spiritual encouragement, and remembering that other humans exist in three dimensions. From there, we stumble into the world of modern comedy, where a comedian can become famous one 30-second reel at a time and then discover that getting people to watch an entire live show is a completely different skill. We look at how social media has changed the business, and why collecting views online isn't always the same thing as holding an audience's attention in a room that doesn't have a scroll button. That naturally leads us into technology, AI, and our growing habit of interacting with screens instead of people. We wrestle with what happens to culture, faith, and ordinary human contact when more of life becomes virtual. Along the way, we examine declining church attendance, shifting patterns of religious engagement between men and women, and the way culture seems to be breaking into smaller and smaller tribes. We wonder what happens when shared institutions disappear and everyone gets their own customized version of reality. By the end, we're connecting all of it—retreats, comedy clubs, AI, church pews, families, and digital life. The common thread is our tendency to replace difficult, imperfect, real-world relationships with easier virtual substitutes. We don't solve the problem, but we do spend a considerable amount of time proving that friends with microphones can still gather in person and talk about it.

This week, we—John Branyan, Juan DeVevo, and David Pendleton—attempt to explain the difference between a religious retreat and a conference, which is harder than it sounds when three middle-aged guys start wandering off into cultural analysis. We argue that a retreat is less about workshops, breakout sessions, and laminated name tags, and more about fellowship, spiritual encouragement, and remembering that other humans exist in three dimensions. From there, we stumble into the world of modern comedy, where a comedian can become famous one 30-second reel at a time and then discover that getting people to watch an entire live show is a completely different skill. We look at how social media has changed the business, and why collecting views online isn't always the same thing as holding an audience's attention in a room that doesn't have a scroll button. That naturally leads us into technology, AI, and our growing habit of interacting with screens instead of people. We wrestle with what happens to culture, faith, and ordinary human contact when more of life becomes virtual. Along the way, we examine declining church attendance, shifting patterns of religious engagement between men and women, and the way culture seems to be breaking into smaller and smaller tribes. We wonder what happens when shared institutions disappear and everyone gets their own customized version of reality. By the end, we're connecting all of it—retreats, comedy clubs, AI, church pews, families, and digital life. The common thread is our tendency to replace difficult, imperfect, real-world relationships with easier virtual substitutes. We don't solve the problem, but we do spend a considerable amount of time proving that friends with microphones can still gather in person and talk about it.

When's the last time you did something for you? Not your business, not your family, not your team. You.In this episode of Shed & Shine, Gino asks a simple question that's harder than it sounds: how close to being 100% yourself are you, really? Not the performing version. Not the version that's been shaped by fear and judgment and years of pretending. The actual you.What's one thing you can do this week, or at least this month, to move one step closer to fully being you? A profiling tool, a tough conversation, a journaling session, a book, therapy, asking the people closest to you what they actually see.You're probably a giver. This one's permission to be a little selfish. Timestamps00:00 What Have You Done For You?04:14 Layers of Self-Discovery06:15 Actionable Steps for Self-Discovery10:33 Be Selfish: Free Your True Self ABOUT THE 10 DISCIPLINES:The 10 Disciplines, founded by Gino Wickman and Rob Dube, is on a mission to help one million drivel leaders realize it's possible to be driven and have peace while making a bigger impact. We want to help you shed the barriers and layers that prevent you from creating the balance between impact and peace, and your True Self. Are you ready to be fully yourself, without the burnout? This space is for driven leaders ready to stop chasing and start aligning. If you're done hiding behind hustle, achievement, and expectations… and you're ready to reconnect with who you really are, you're in the right place. CONNECT WITH US❤️ https://www.instagram.com/the10disciplines❤️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the10disciplines/ MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOUR INNER WORLD JOURNEY❤️ https://www.the10disciplines.com/blog❤️ https://www.shedandshinepodcast.com ⭐️ https://www.the10disciplines.com/shine ✨ Find where you are in your True Self Journey: https://www.form.jotform.com/Developer763/true-self-mastermind-quiz

With Sean MIA. Matt and Steve catch up on the worlds of TV and movies.

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week's topics:Kroger leadership changesThe magnitude of SNAP benefit changesExpansion of

On this week's episode of The Riff, Martz and Drew sit down with Carmen and hear her story. I don't often say this, but we KNOW this one will be helpful. Thanks for listening!

Rob riffs on the third studio album by Better Than Ezra Friction, Baby from September 1996 (Desperately Wanting / Speeding Up to Slow Down / Normal Town / King of New Orleans). STAFF PICKS: Stupid Girl by Garbage — Lynch But Anyway by Blues Traveler— Bruce Walls (Circus) by FTom Petty & the Heartbreakers — Rob   NOVELTY TRACK: Macerena by Los del Rio.   **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)

This episode moves between internet frustrations, family stories, and long-running debates about animals, morality, and personal identity. The discussion begins with the difficulty of searching for personal channels online before shifting into conversations about extreme weather, childhood memories, and the strange logic people use when deciding which animals feel morally worse to hit with a car. Turtles, rabbits, insects, and spiders all become part of an extended conversation about instinctive reactions, survival, and the ways people justify everyday behavior. From there, the focus turns toward eccentric family habits, school discipline, and the kinds of stories that grow more exaggerated every time they are retold. Much of the humor comes from small details and offhand observations, including imagined animal-hit decals, collectible crash memorabilia, and the idea of giving people exaggerated community titles based on bizarre personal moments. The episode also spends time on insects that seem impossible to kill, especially daddy longlegs and ironclad beetles, and how certain creatures develop almost mythical reputations simply because they are difficult to crush or remove. The conversation eventually widens into reflections on diagnosis, self-identity, and the tendency to turn personal flaws into recurring jokes. Discussions about language quirks, acronyms, and pointless letters continue the episode’s interest in systems that feel unnecessarily complicated despite being part of ordinary life. By the end, broken search results, indestructible bugs, family legends, and animal silhouette decals all blend into the same loose pattern of finding humor in the routines, frustrations, and absurd logic built into everyday experiences.

This episode moves between internet frustrations, family stories, and long-running debates about animals, morality, and personal identity. The discussion begins with the difficulty of searching for personal channels online before shifting into conversations about extreme weather, childhood memories, and the strange logic people use when deciding which animals feel morally worse to hit with a car. Turtles, rabbits, insects, and spiders all become part of an extended conversation about instinctive reactions, survival, and the ways people justify everyday behavior. From there, the focus turns toward eccentric family habits, school discipline, and the kinds of stories that grow more exaggerated every time they are retold. Much of the humor comes from small details and offhand observations, including imagined animal-hit decals, collectible crash memorabilia, and the idea of giving people exaggerated community titles based on bizarre personal moments. The episode also spends time on insects that seem impossible to kill, especially daddy longlegs and ironclad beetles, and how certain creatures develop almost mythical reputations simply because they are difficult to crush or remove. The conversation eventually widens into reflections on diagnosis, self-identity, and the tendency to turn personal flaws into recurring jokes. Discussions about language quirks, acronyms, and pointless letters continue the episode’s interest in systems that feel unnecessarily complicated despite being part of ordinary life. By the end, broken search results, indestructible bugs, family legends, and animal silhouette decals all blend into the same loose pattern of finding humor in the routines, frustrations, and absurd logic built into everyday experiences.

This episode moves between internet frustrations, family stories, and long-running debates about animals, morality, and personal identity. The discussion begins with the difficulty of searching for personal channels online before shifting into conversations about extreme weather, childhood memories, and the strange logic people use when deciding which animals feel morally worse to hit with a car. Turtles, rabbits, insects, and spiders all become part of an extended conversation about instinctive reactions, survival, and the ways people justify everyday behavior. From there, the focus turns toward eccentric family habits, school discipline, and the kinds of stories that grow more exaggerated every time they are retold. Much of the humor comes from small details and offhand observations, including imagined animal-hit decals, collectible crash memorabilia, and the idea of giving people exaggerated community titles based on bizarre personal moments. The episode also spends time on insects that seem impossible to kill, especially daddy longlegs and ironclad beetles, and how certain creatures develop almost mythical reputations simply because they are difficult to crush or remove. The conversation eventually widens into reflections on diagnosis, self-identity, and the tendency to turn personal flaws into recurring jokes. Discussions about language quirks, acronyms, and pointless letters continue the episode’s interest in systems that feel unnecessarily complicated despite being part of ordinary life. By the end, broken search results, indestructible bugs, family legends, and animal silhouette decals all blend into the same loose pattern of finding humor in the routines, frustrations, and absurd logic built into everyday experiences.

To celebrate the Memorial Day holiday, FMOFM answered a longtime listener request: no outlines, just riffing. On this episode, Josh Mills, Wayne McCarty, and Luke West discuss beach volleyball, Florida casinos, steroids in sports, and much more. Stick around after the credits for the next table read of the hit '90s classic Point Break. Regularly formatted episodes return next week! Each week, the Florida Men on Florida Man podcast blends comedy with the fascinating legends, lore, and history of the wildest state in the Union: Florida. Learn more at www.fmofm.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/fmofmpodcast

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week's topics:Walmart resultsTarget resultsGrocery isn't keeping upKroger growth opportunitiesCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

The NBA is changing, and Rooster and House are here to explain why the era of the three-megastar "super team" might finally be over. They discuss how the league's new apron system is rewarding teams that prioritize depth and chemistry over top-heavy rosters, using the current Knicks and the young powerhouses in the West as Exhibit A. The conversation shifts from the hardwood to the legal arena, where the guys break down a massive victory for the Seventh Amendment. Brian Flores' successful push for a jury trial against the NFL is a game-changer that could send shockwaves through professional sports front offices. They provide the kind of "insider" legal analysis you can only get from a room full of lawyers, explaining why the NFL is suddenly very eager to keep its internal emails out of the public eye.   To round things out, House introduces a brand-new segment, "Things About Which House Wants to Riff," starting with a comprehensive look at how rule changes have transformed the NFL, MLB, and NHL. From the "passing league" evolution that protects quarterbacks to the absolute success of the MLB pitch clock, they weigh in on what's saving the games and what's making them unrecognizable. It's a fast-paced episode that blends high-level sports analysis with critical legal and structural insights you won't want to miss.

On this week's episode of The Riff, Drew and Martz continue the talk about 5 habits. This one involves arrows. We hope today is helpful. Thanks for listening!

Wayne is out on the campaign trail, but Lynch riffs on the second studio album by the Foo Fighters The Colour and the Shape from May 1997 (Everlong / Monkey Wrench / My Hero / Walking After You). STAFF PICKS: Little Wonder by David Bowie — Rob Little White Lie by Sammy Hagar— Bruce 6 Underground by Sneaker Pumps — Lynch   ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: "Soul Bossa Nova" (Main theme from the motion picture Austin Powers:  International Man of Mystery).   **(NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.)

Juan thought it would be fun to write a song together. So we did. Sort of. The creative process is often a mixed bag of hilarity and dead ends. We start out thinking it's going to be 'about this' but by the end of the session, it's looking like it's going to be about 'something else.' We're not entirely sure. But we're committed to the project! We're going to produce a song and you're invited to come along for the whole ugly, unfunny, journey! The process of improvising comedic lyrics on the fly How to encapsulate a theme in a single compelling line Structuring a humorous song: verses, choruses, and punchlines The importance of repetition and punchline placement in comedy songs Brainstorming ideas: from four-door sports cars to parenting dilemmas Creative techniques like rhyming dictionaries, analogies, and sustained theme The influence of musical style and genre on comedic songwriting The challenge of keeping humor fresh without becoming cheesy The significance of audience engagement—we imagine you shouting things at us...

Juan thought it would be fun to write a song together. So we did. Sort of. The creative process is often a mixed bag of hilarity and dead ends. We start out thinking it's going to be 'about this' but by the end of the session, it's looking like it's going to be about 'something else.' We're not entirely sure. But we're committed to the project! We're going to produce a song and you're invited to come along for the whole ugly, unfunny, journey! The process of improvising comedic lyrics on the fly How to encapsulate a theme in a single compelling line Structuring a humorous song: verses, choruses, and punchlines The importance of repetition and punchline placement in comedy songs Brainstorming ideas: from four-door sports cars to parenting dilemmas Creative techniques like rhyming dictionaries, analogies, and sustained theme The influence of musical style and genre on comedic songwriting The challenge of keeping humor fresh without becoming cheesy The significance of audience engagement—we imagine you shouting things at us...

Each week, the CPG Guys will riff on the hottest topics in the world of omnichannel commerce. This week's topics:Grocery InflationQuarterly EarningsStarbucks LayoffsTarget Board BattlesCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

Imagine standing next to a cozy fire, watching the smoke dance up into the night sky like a little ghost. It’s something we all know, but there are so many myths and misunderstandings about smoke. What if we took a moment to really dig into what smoke means in different cultures and how it triggers our senses? Now, think about a chef hustling in a busy kitchen, whipping up some liquid smoke. This super cool process turns the essence of smoke into something delicious, making our favorite meals even tastier. How did this age-old technique come to be, and what tasty secrets does it have in store for our palates? As we look up at the stars, the big question about alien life keeps popping up. What is it that pulls us toward the cosmos? The science behind UFO sightings mixes with our biggest curiosities and fears. Are we truly alone in this enormous universe, or is there a lot more waiting for us out there? In the grand scheme of things, we often wonder about morality and what our universe is all about. These deep questions sit at the crossroads of faith and skepticism, pushing us to reflect on our beliefs and how we understand life itself. What kind of truths do we stumble upon when we dive into these timeless questions? Every little skill we have, no matter how small, adds value and shows off our unique talents. In a world that often celebrates big achievements, we should take a moment to appreciate those little things that bring us joy and connect us with others. How do these small talents weave into the fabric of our everyday lives? As we dive into the adventurous world of space exploration, there are tons of myths and big challenges to tackle. The endless universe encourages us to dream big, but it also reminds us of our limits. What does it really mean to settle on other planets, and what hurdles do we need to jump over to explore beyond our home? Scientists have an impact that goes way beyond their labs; they shape public opinions and spark conversations where science meets philosophy. In a world where knowledge gives us power, how do we manage this mix, and what part do we play in the ongoing chat about how we understand reality?