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This episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast explores 5-Star Medicare Advantage plans. We'll break down what they are, how they became 5-star plans, and why you can sell them throughout the year!   Read the text version   Get Connected:

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Questions? Thoughts? Send a Text to The Optometry Money Podcast! We'll answer your question on the show.Episode SummaryThe largest IPO in history is here. SpaceX goes public this week with an expected total value of $1.77 trillion, and OpenAI and Anthropic have both announced plans to go public this year at valuations around $1 trillion each. In optometry forums and online communities everywhere, ODs are asking the same question: should I get in?In this episode, we look at 45 years of data and research on how IPOs have actually performed for investors - and then dig into the question that matters more for most listeners: how index funds and other passive funds will add these mega IPOs to their portfolios, and what that means for you.Have questions about your own investment approach? Reach out at podcast@optometrywealth.com.What You'll LearnWhat an IPO is and why 2026's IPOs are historic in sizeHow IPOs have historically performed compared to the broad US stock marketWhy the famous "first-day pop" doesn't benefit everyday investorsThe distribution of individual IPO outcomes over 3 and 5 years — and why most lose moneyWhy periods of peak IPO hype tend to be followed by the worst returnsHow the S&P 500, Russell, CRSP, and MSCI indexes decide when (and how much of) an IPO to includeWhat "float adjustment" means and why these trillion-dollar companies will enter index funds as tiny sliversHow the Nasdaq-100's approach to IPOs differs from broad market indexesWhether index fund "front-running" around IPO inclusions should worry long-term investorsHow factor-based funds like Dimensional handle newly public companiesKey Takeaways for OptometristsInvesting in IPOs right after they go public has historically been a poor strategy. IPOs as a group have trailed the broad market, and when you look at individual companies, roughly 60% lost money over their first three to five years - while a small sliver delivered lottery-like gains that lift the averages. Betting on IPOs means betting you can pick those rare winners.For index fund investors, these mega IPOs will eventually show up in your funds - but because indexes are float-adjusted, even a $1.77 trillion company may enter as a fraction of a percent of the index. The impact on your portfolio, good or bad, is small.The bigger lesson: when hype is at its highest, expected returns tend to be at their lowest. Staying broadly diversified, keeping costs low, and not chasing shiny objects continues to be the prudent approach - and if you do want a lottery ticket, be honest about what it is and size it accordingly.Related Episodes:Ep 134: The Case for Index Funds – Why Optometrists Should Embrace Passive InvestingEp 135: Beyond Indexing – An Optometrist's Guide to Factor-Based InvestingEp 58: Investing Fundamentals – Understanding Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and ETFsEp 153: How to Invest Tax-Efficiently and Keep More of Your Returns (After-tax)Resources for OptometristsLoughran & Ritter (1995), "The New Issues Puzzle" — Journal of FinanceDimensional Fund Advisors (2019), "What to Know About IPOs" research studyDimensional Fund Advisors 2025 video: Do IPOs Have a Place in Your Portfolio?Jay Ritter's Long-Run Returns on IPOs (University of Florida)2025: Primary Capital Market Transactions and Index FundsCullen Roche's Article: Three Things – 100s, SpaceX, & IndexingWant a more proactive approach to your planning?You can schedule a no-commitment introductory call to discuss what's on your mind financially and learn how we help optometrists navigate those same decisions nationwide.

What happens when a decorated combat veteran survives war, an 18-hour brain surgery, and a successful corporate career—yet still finds himself battling invisible wounds nobody can see?In this powerful inspirational episode, Reginald D sits down with decorated Army veteran, West Point graduate, finance executive, mental health advocate, and author Omar Ritter for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, PTSD, mental health, resilience, purpose, and personal growth.Omar shares his incredible journey from growing up as a military child and attending five different high schools to earning acceptance into the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point and leading soldiers during the initial invasion of Iraq. He opens up about combat leadership, split-second life-and-death decisions, and the realities of serving under extreme pressure.Omar also shares insights from his powerful book, West Point to Wall Street: My Journey to Mental Wellness and explains why mental health conversations are more important now than ever before.The conversation takes a powerful turn as Omar discusses surviving an 18-hour brain surgery, learning how to walk again, transitioning into high-level corporate leadership roles at major financial institutions, and silently battling PTSD, anxiety, and mental health challenges for years while appearing successful on the outside.In this motivational and inspirational conversation, you'll discover:Leadership lessons from combat and corporate AmericaThe truth about PTSD and mental health strugglesHow trauma can hide behind achievement and successWhy asking for help is a sign of strengthThe importance of resilience and self-awarenessHow to overcome adversity and rebuild your lifeLessons learned from military service and leadershipThe power of vulnerability and authentic growthWhy mental wellness matters for everyoneHow purpose can emerge from life's hardest challengesPress play now to hear this powerful motivational and inspirational conversation and discover how resilience, leadership, mental wellness, and purpose can help you overcome life's greatest challenges.Omar's Contact Info:Website: https://www.omarritter.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-ritter-cpa-sphr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omar.ritter.9Send us Fan MailSupport the showFor daily motivation and inspiration, subscribe and follow Real Talk With Reginald D on social media:Instagram: realtalkwithreginaldd   TikTok: @realtalkregd  Youtube: @realtalkwithreginald  Website:  https://www.realtalkwithreginaldd.com Real Talk With Reginald D  -  MerchandiseReal Talk With Reginald D is a faith-based globally ranked inspirational and motivational podcast designed to motivate, empower & transform lives through powerful motivational speeches, authentic conversations, and real-life inspirational stories. Each episode delivers motivational and inspirational coaching focused on self improvement, leadership, healing, resilience & purpose. Rooted in faith and motivation, this Christian-based platform blends practical growth strategies with biblical wisdom, helping listeners strengthen their mindset, deepen their faith, and walk boldly in their calling.  Check out Reginald D's powerful motivational speeches today!`

Learn more about the NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification. This program is another way agents can satisfy their Medicare & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training requirements.   Read the text version   Get Connected:

This week on The Audit Podcast, Danielle Ritter, VP and Head of Internal Audit at GitLab and former CAE at Instacart, joins the show to share lessons from her leadership journey and practical advice for audit professionals at every stage of their careers.   Drawing from her experience leading audit functions across multiple organizations, Danielle discusses what matters most during a CAE's first 100 days, how to build credibility with stakeholders, and why strong relationships are essential to an effective audit function. She also shares how her team is embracing AI, developing new skills, and preparing for the future of the profession.   2:06 – Using AI in work and everyday life 5:16 – Where CAEs should focus: insights vs. efficiency 6:46 – Day One: listening and learning 10:11 – Navigating the CAE interview process 13:09 – How to define and demonstrate value 16:40 – What information belongs in the boardroom 19:00 – A practical approach to building strong relationships 22:45 – AI and the future of job security 27:55 – Making time for self-directed learning 30:07 – Final thoughts: your career does not define you   Be sure to connect with Danielle on LinkedIn.   Also, be sure to follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.   Also be sure to sign up for The Audit Podcast newsletter and to check the full video interview on The Audit Podcast YouTube channel.   This podcast is brought to you by Greenskies Analytics, the services firm that helps auditors leap-frog up the analytics maturity model. Their approach for launching audit analytics programs with a series of proven quick-win analytics will guarantee the results worthy of the analytics hype.    Whether your audit team needs a data strategy, methodology, governance, literacy, or anything else related to audit and analytics, schedule.

Veterans, corporate burnout survivors and anyone who has ever confused suffering in silence with being strong will find something worth hearing in this one. This episode is for the people who are fine, totally fine, definitely fine... and haven't slept properly in three months.More info, resources & ways to connect - https://www.tacosfallapart.com/podcast-live-show/podcast-guests/omar-ritterOmar Ritter has lived more than most people will ever face in a lifetime. West Point graduate, Bronze Star recipient, combat veteran from Iraq and Kosovo, twenty-year Wall Street executive, brain tumor survivor. He's also someone who spent years hiding the fact that he was falling apart on the inside while everything looked great from the outside. In this episode of Even Tacos Fall Apart, Omar sits down to talk honestly about PTSD, burnout, identity loss and what it actually took to get better.Omar's breaking point didn't come on a battlefield. It came in boardrooms, in sleepless nights at JP Morgan, in a moment when he left his wife home alone with their week-old baby to go deliver documents to his boss at 3am. He was the guy who always got things done, no matter what it cost him. And that identity, the guy who never cracks, is exactly what nearly killed him.He opens up about his gunner from Iraq, a man who appeared fine on Facebook, who was chatting and checking in, and who then took his own life and the lives of his children after an untreated mental health crisis hijacked everything he was. Omar doesn't sugarcoat it. He calls PTSD what he believes it is: a hijacker in the cockpit of your brain, making you do things the real you never would.The conversation covers what burnout actually looks like versus just being tired or stressed, and why veterans in particular are so reluctant to get help. Omar is blunt about the stigma, but he's equally blunt about the excuses. TriCare covers treatment. Corporate benefits packages cover therapy. You can schedule a session on your lunch break and nobody needs to know. The resources exist. The harder part is deciding you're worth using them.One of the most powerful threads in this episode is the difference between powering through and real resilience. Omar held a gun to his own temple while powering through a job he hated in a city he never wanted to live in. He knows the difference from the inside. Resilience, he says, is bouncing back. Powering through with an untreated mental health condition is just damage accumulating until your body or your brain forces the issue.He also talks about the identity crisis that hits veterans when they leave service and walk into corporate America leading with their rank and their medals, only to find out nobody in the room knows what a combat action badge is or why it should matter to them. The reframe he had to learn was painful but necessary.Omar now teaches accounting and finance at UNC Charlotte, sits on veteran entrepreneur boards, and wrote the book West Point to Wall Street: My Journey to Mental Wellness. His audiobook just dropped. His message is simple: raise your hand, make the call, and deal with the rest once you're healthy. Everything else can wait.

Transform your thinking, transform your insurance business. Find out how daily affirmations can be a gamechanger for your agency and yourself, personally!   Read the text version   Get Connected:

Licensed-Only Agents (LOAs) can help scale your insurance agency growth. But are they right for your insurance business? Listen to find out!   Read the text version   Get Connected:

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Wenn wir an Ritter denken, denken wir an Kriege, Kreuzzüge und Männer in schweren Rüstungen. Filme und Geschichten haben dieses Bild über Jahrhunderte geprägt. Doch die ursprüngliche Aufgabe der Ritter war eine andere — und sie ist heute aktueller denn je.Die ersten Ritter waren Begleiter und Beschützer. Sie sorgten für Sicherheit auf gefährlichen Wegen, begleiteten Pilger und Kaufleute und entwickelten durch die täglichen Begegnungen mit Krankheit, Verletzungen und menschlichen Krisen ein tiefes Wissen über Heilung, Fürsorge und Unterstützung.Genau dieser Gedanke lebt bis heute weiter.Vesna Kettner ist Stifterin und Priorin des Ordens der Ritterschaft zur Goldenen Fusion und beschäftigt sich seit vielen Jahren mit moderner Ritterschaft, Ritualen, Bewusstsein und der Frage, wie altes Wissen sinnvoll in unsere heutige Zeit übersetzt werden kann.Im Founder Talk spricht sie darüber, warum Ritterlichkeit weit mehr bedeutet als historische Romantik. Es geht um Verantwortung, Schutz, Orientierung und menschliche Begleitung — Werte, die gerade in einer schnellen und oft überfordernden Welt wieder an Bedeutung gewinnen.Dabei spannt sie den Bogen von historischen Orden bis in die digitale Gegenwart:mit „The Daily Companion“, einer App, die der Orden selbst als eine Art „digitalen Kräuterumschlag für Zivilisten“ beschreibt — ein moderner Begleiter für den Alltag, der altes Wissen, Rituale und Orientierungshilfen in eine neue Form übersetzt.Das Gespräch verbindet Geschichte, Spiritualität, moderne Lebensfragen und persönliche Verantwortung miteinander und zeigt, wie jahrhundertealte Prinzipien auch heute noch Menschen Halt geben können.Eine Folge für alle, die sich für moderne Ritterschaft, Bewusstsein, Rituale, persönliche Entwicklung und die Verbindung von altem Wissen mit neuen Technologien interessieren.Wer tiefer in die Welt des Ordens eintauchen möchte, findet weitere Einblicke im Kindle-Buch „Das erste Buch des Ordens“. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neue Titelmelodie, gute Laune, keiner hat verloren – muss an der Jahreszeit liegen. In Folge 160 startet Biene, Ritter, Bär offiziell in den WM-Modus: mit neuem Partnersong von 9mm Headshot („Endlich wieder Weltmeister"), der sich bei allen dreien als Dauerohrwurm festgesetzt hat, einer Trikot-Schlacht, die in Mode-Beleidigungen eskaliert, und einem Dennis, der in genau einer Woche in Richtung Mexiko abhebt – nach mexikanischer Zeit ist er schon da, nach deutscher noch nicht mal in Dallas.   Biene Ritter Bär unterstützen:  Per Überweisung an: Hippo mit Horn e.K. IBAN IE07SUMU99036510368345 BIC SUMUIE22XXX Per Paypal    Zwischen Breaking News (Thomas Müller hat sich getrennt – schöne Grüße an Brini) und 1860 München, das mangels Lizenz in die Regionalliga durchgereicht wird, gibt's die letzten Vereins-Splitter: Bei Union wackelt die Kaufoption für Nsoki und Stürmer Chris Bedia kehrt aus Bern zurück (22 Tore, kann ja eigentlich nichts schiefgehen). Bei Dortmund verbringt Alex Popp das nächste Jahr in der Regionalliga und Eichhorn verlangt neun Millionen Handgeld - Mü würde dem Berater eine Briefmarke auf den Hintern kleben.   Henrys Quiz beweist nebenbei, dass die halbe Premier League von Basken trainiert wird, und Edin Terzic landet ausgerechnet bei Bilbao.   Dann der Bildungsteil: Ein Punkt in der Premier League kostet 11 Millionen Euro – das Vierfache der Bundesliga. Schiedsrichter Siebert pfeift ein überragendes CL-Finale, fährt aber natürlich nicht zur WM. Und in Portugal gewinnt mit União Torreense tatsächlich ein Zweitligist den Pokal – live ergoogelt im „absoluten Bildungspodcast", inklusive Geständnis, dass nicht gegoogelt, sondern gekickert wurde.   Großes Thema: der deutsche WM-Kader. Mü würde Nagelsmann fast entlassen (Neuer, Sané und Rüdiger seien nur drei Best Buddies), Henry ist nach dem Sieg gegen die „Eishockey-Mannschaft aus Finnland" versöhnter. Und die Gretchenfrage Brown oder Raum eskaliert standesgemäß: Bist du Brown, kriegst du Frauen. Prognose Gruppe E: Henry und Dennis tippen sieben Punkte, Mü mutig nur vier.   Zum Schluss das große WM-Trikot-Ranking – drei Männer diskutieren über Mode, was bekanntlich herrlich ist. Henrys Nummer 1 ist Japan weiß (Dennis: „sieht aus, als hätten Kinder mit Bleistift draufgemalt"), Mü feiert Norwegen schwarz, Dennis schwört auf Uruguay (Stichwort: Nike-verrückt). Einig sind sich alle nur beim hässlichsten Trikot: USA Heim und das Schweizer Auswärtshemd.   Unser WM-Kicktipp für Euch zum Mitmachen und (Mampe)-Gewinnen: https://www.kicktipp.de/biene-ritter-baer   Unser Partnersong von 9mm Headshot - "Endlich wieder Weltmeister": https://youtu.be/R8d1OUnVr-E?si=sShJLiqEVI7qLQya   Unser Youtube Channel mit Trikots zum Sehen: https://www.youtube.com/@BieneRitterB%C3%A4r    Trikots zum Ansehen: https://www.footballkitarchive.com/world-cup-kits-2026-l308/ oder https://www.flashscore.co.uk/news/football-world-cup-which-teams-have-already-released-their-kits-for-the-2026-world-cup/4fQyMN7C/    Das Team:  Henry Spietweh ist Autor und Podcaster aus Berlin, Unioner seit den 90ern. Anderes Projekt: Podcast "Lieblingsspießer" Mü ist Keeper von SPM Schöneiche in der Union-Liga, Dortmunder seit Chapuisat und Riedle, Hörer und jetzt auch Mitmacher, der Dennis anliefern muss. Dennis ist der Herthaner "Biene Ritte Bär", Allesfahrer, Allesgucker, Spielverlaufvon1997auswendigwisser und unser Sprachrohr fürs Blau-Weiße. Vlog: https://youtube.com/@lafamiglia1892 Sabrina ist Ostwestfälin, von Oma und Opa zur Bielefelder Alm getrieben und hat auf deren Sofa mit Gerd Delling und Waldemar Hartmann alles über Fußball gelernt, was man nicht wissen muss. Und umgekehrt. Partnerband 9mm Headshot: https://www.youtube.com/@9mmHeadshot und https://www.9mmheadshot.de/    https://linktr.ee/bieneritterbaer https://www.instagram.com/bieneritterbaer/

Learn more about AHIP requirements, how certification works for insurance agents, and more! Don't stress - we've got plenty of tips to help you survive certification and the start of AEP prep season.   Read the text version   Get Connected:

Heute hagelt es Bestwertungen! Der Pinguin möchte zurück nach Gotham, Nightwing kämpft auf ungewöhnlichem Terrain, ein wahrer Klassiker wurde neu aufgelegt und die nächtliche Nachtmusik von Ram V wurde ebenfalls weitergeführt. Außerdem schauen wir uns je noch die zweiten Sammelbände zum Weißen Ritter und dem ersten Jahr von Batman & Robin an.

Ready to grow your insurance business? Great! Not sure where to start? Listen for our road map! We outline 6 steps to take when you want to make the jump from agent to agency.   Read the text version   Get Connected:

Wir haben das große Vergnügen gehabt mit Frau Dr. Annika Rohde über die S2-K Leitlinie katastrophenmedizinische prähospitale Behandlungsleitlinie (so im Volltext) zu sprechen. Hier gibt es für die zivile Seite viele wertvolle Hinweise, wie in einem solchen Fall Notfallmedizin erfolgen sollte. In dieser Folge könnt ihr wieder drei Beiträge hören: Im 1. Teil sprechen wir mit FltlArzt Dr. Otto über Recht im Rettungsdienst, speziell über invasive und invasivste Maßnahmen. Im 2. Teil stellt OFArzt Dr. Ritter die unterschiedlichen Analgetika vor, die in der taktischen Medizin zur Anwendung kommen können und gibt einen Ausblick über das zukünftige Gefechtsfeldanalgetikum der Bundeswehr. Im 3. Teil geht es um die Vollblutspende und wie sie ausgebildet wird. OFArzt Teufel stellt die Ausbildung und deren Inhalte vor, mit dem dieses in Deutschland einzigartige Konzept umgesetzt wird.

Anko und Fabian haben sich dem Urvater des Freeflow-Combats gewidmet. Kommt mit uns ins die gefährlichste Nervenheilanstalt und genießt unseren Ausflug mit dem dunklen Ritter.   Leuchttürme 00:00:00 - Einleitung, Staffeln & DeJaVue 00:02:01 - Comichype, Lizenzschrott & Traumbesetzung 00:10:47 - Frisches Gameplay, Batman Begins & Verfall 00:20:15 - Wir sind Batman, Detektivarbeit & Scarecrow 00:37:00 - Schurken, der Kampf & Rekorde 00:49:36 - Live-Service, Favoriten & Glen Scofield 01:04:06 - Comicempfehlungen & Abmoderation   Unsere Mail Unser Discord Ankos Review Website Ankos Streams   Lasst ein Feedback da, gebt uns Rückmeldung und fühlt euch unterhalten! Unsere Intromusik wurde von dem talentierten Gary Butterfield kreiert, zu finden auf Duckfeed.

Anko und Fabian haben sich dem Urvater des Freeflow-Combats gewidmet. Kommt mit uns ins die gefährlichste Nervenheilanstalt und genießt unseren Ausflug mit dem dunklen Ritter.   Leuchttürme 00:00:00 - Einleitung, Staffeln & DeJaVue 00:02:01 - Comichype, Lizenzschrott & Traumbesetzung 00:10:47 - Frisches Gameplay, Batman Begins & Verfall 00:20:15 - Wir sind Batman, Detektivarbeit & Scarecrow 00:37:00 - Schurken, der Kampf & Rekorde 00:49:36 - Live-Service, Favoriten & Glen Scofield 01:04:06 - Comicempfehlungen & Abmoderation   Unsere Mail Unser Discord Ankos Review Website Ankos Streams   Lasst ein Feedback da, gebt uns Rückmeldung und fühlt euch unterhalten! Unsere Intromusik wurde von dem talentierten Gary Butterfield kreiert, zu finden auf Duckfeed.

Eimer aufgesetzt und rein in die neue Folge der Schwafelritter! André und Pede starten direkt mit einer spoilerfreien Kinobesprechung zu Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, verlieren sich anschließend komplett in Nostalgie, Vorfreude und der Frage, was im Star-Wars-Universum eigentlich noch alles auf uns zukommt. Außerdem geht's um das Ende von The Boys, unnötige Spin-offs und warum heutzutage scheinbar wirklich alles ein eigenes Universum bekommen muss. Danach wird filmisch weiter eskaliert: Christopher Nolans neuer Film Odyssey sorgt nicht nur wegen des Casts, sondern auch wegen seines absurden Makings-of für Gesprächsstoff. Zwischendurch werden die Ritter sogar ganz kurz ernst und reden über Politik — bevor man sich selbstverständlich wieder maximal verzettelt. Über Overwatch landen wir bei Blizzards fragwürdigen Zwangsumbenennungen, stolpern mitten in den Therianer-Trend und das Selbstbestimmungsgesetz hinein und enden schließlich bei unfassbar teuren Dingen, bei denen niemand mehr genau weiß, wer sowas eigentlich bezahlt. Kurz gesagt: Eine Folge zwischen Lichtschwert, Lebenskrise und Luxusproblem — wie immer komplett kompetenzfrei von Euren Experten beschwafelt.

Die Italienischen Kriege waren eine Übergangszeit in der Kriegsführung. Das letzte Aufbäumen des Ritterstandes, die Landsknechte und das Schießpulver. Mit welchen Waffen gekämpft wurde und wie die letzten Ritter auf dem Schlachtfeld zum Einsatz kamen, darum geht es heute…Unterstütze unseren Podcast gerne mit einem Einkauf auf www.godsrage.com – Nahrungsergänzungsmittel wie Whey oder Kreatin für wahre Krieger. Außerdem gibt es den besten Merch, damit du Flagge zeigen kannst! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seid dabei, wenn Clara und Jan Jaime bei Tywins Trauerzug und passiv-aggressiven Gesprächen mit Kevan, einer oberlehrerhaften Unterhaltung mit Loras und der obligatorischen, liebevollen Diskussion mit Cersei begleiten. Hierbei erlangt Jaime zunehmend die unangenehme Erkenntnis, dass seine große Liebe vielleicht doch eher Richtung „wahnsinniger Pyromanen-König“ driftet. Nebenbei sprechen wir über freudebringende Namensgebung, berühmte Ritter der Königsgrade und eine neue Lieblingsnebenfigur, die nicht nur uns, sondern auch Cersei besonders gut gefällt.

The 2027 Marketplace Final Rule from CMS is here! Join Sarah as she pulls out takeaways for insurance agents selling ACA plans.   Get Connected:

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In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide, we'll walk through four effective strategies that you can use to help close an insurance sale. We'll teach you which technique is most effective in certain scenarios and the traits you should strive for to make any close more successful.   Read the text version   Get Connected:

My interview with ESPN/The Ringer writer Jordan Ritter Conn about his new work of narrative non-fiction, American Men. We covered: (1) How men cope with the gap between who they truly are and their ideal of masculinity, (2) what the manosphere tells men they need, versus what they *actually* need to lead fulfilling lives, and (3) how the most important thing men need to realize is that they can't do it alone. Order Mark's novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm and Writer's Bone.

Randy Ritter is one of the people working on digitizing historical newspapers in Derby! As such, Melissa welcomed him to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour!

The Friday Five for May 15, 2026: Field Notes: Camp Ritter The “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)” TRICARE Transition from DS Logon to myAuth Scammers Using Meta to Target Seniors Introducing the Integrity Health Plan   Get Connected:

Don't miss our brand-new series we're calling Content Corner! Listen as we discuss the newest Content Library materials from Ritter Insurance Marketing - Fundamentals of Senior Finances. Keep listening for our conversation on recent internet trends and how to position them for your business marketing efforts.   Check Out the Fundamentals of Senior Finances from Ritter's Content Library   Get Connected:

Check out Ritter Insurance Marketing's Content Library for a simple way to Educate, Entertain, and Retain your clients. In this episode, we cover what the Content Library is, what it offers, and why you should be using it today! Read the text version   Get Connected:

Not sure how to scale your business sustainably? We walk through specific equations agents and agencies can use (and tweak!) depending on how you'd like to grow.   Read the text version   Get Connected:

Im Jahr 1123 wird der König von Jerusalem, Balduin II., am Euphrat von den Seldschuken überrascht und gefangengenommen. Eingekerkert in der uneinnehmbaren Festung Kharpurt scheint die Lage aussichtslos, doch eine kleine Gruppe Verbündeter wagt trotzdem den Befreiungsversuch. Die spektakuläre Geheimoperation zur Rettung des Kreuzritter-Königs wird in die Geschichtsbücher eingehen...……Tickets für unsere Live-Tour im Mai! -……PREMIUMHis2Go unterstützen für tolle Vorteile - über Steady!Klick hier und werde His2Go Hero oder His2Go Legend……WERBUNGDu willst dir die Rabatte unserer weiteren Werbepartner sichern? Hier geht's zu den Angeboten!……Das Folgenbild zeigt König Balduin II. bei der Gefangennahme.…..LITERATURHarari, Yuval: Fürsten im Fadenkreuz. Geheimoperationen im Zeitalter der Ritter, 1100-1500, München 2020 [orig. Woodbridge 2007].Thorau, Peter: Die Kreuzzüge, München: C. H. Beck, 2025 (5. Auflage).…….UNTERSTÜTZUNGFolgt und bewertet uns bei Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podimo oder über eure Lieblings-Podcastplattformen.Wir freuen uns über euer Feedback, Input und Vorschläge zum Podcast, die ihr uns über das Kontaktformular auf der Website, Instagram und unsere Feedback E-Mail: kontakt@his2go.de schicken könnt. An dieser Stelle nochmals vielen Dank an jede einzelne Rückmeldung, die uns bisher erreicht hat und uns sehr motiviert.…….COPYRIGHTMusic from https://filmmusic.io: “Sneaky Snitch” by Kevin MacLeod and "Plain Loafer" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Hier bekommt ihr die Tickets zur "His2Go - Live Tournee" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Friday Five for May 8, 2026: Quick Hits & Headlines CMS Admin Dr. Oz on Prior Auth Audio to Help You Sleep Cigna to Exit ACA for CY 2027 AHIP & NABIP Dates for CY 2027   Get Connected:

Many who qualify for Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) find that this type of plan suits their specifics needs with tailormade benefits and networks. This episode of the Agent Survival Guide is your crash course in C-SNPs.    Read the text version    

The guys unveil their way-too-early 2026 fantasy rankings, debating Bijan vs. Gibbs at no. 1, whether Christian McCaffrey is fantasy football Russian roulette, and whether Seahawks superstar JSN is already the WR2 overall. Plus: Puka Nacua chaos, Jonathan Taylor truthers, fantasy draft brain in May, and a special segment with Jordan Ritter Conn at the end. (00:00) Intro (02:17) Fantasy rankings: Tier 1 (08:38) Tier 2 (33:00) Tier 3 (01:00:06) Emails: Chode v. Taint I (01:12:07) Jordan Ritter Conn interview Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer's 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Shop Amazon and save the everyday. Visit amazon.com today. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Strengthen your annuity sales strategy with these best practices. Hear takeaways for agents of all experience levels, plus how to download our fact-finder that can help you ask better questions.   Read the text version   Download the Fact-Finder PDF   Get Connected:

Ritter, Schlamm und graue Straßen – Videospiele prägen unser Bild vom Mittelalter enorm. Aber warum feiern wir diese romantisierte (und oft völlig falsche) Mittelalter-Fantasie in unseren Rollenspielen eigentlich so sehr? In diesem GameStar Talk geht Host Daniel genau dieser Frage auf den Grund! Zu Gast sind die hauseigene Historikerin Steffi, Tobi von Warhorse Studios (Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2) und Historiker Stephan Bliemel aka Steinwallen. Gemeinsam räumt das Quartett mit den schlimmsten Gaming-Klischees auf, liefert spannende Entwickler-Insights zu KCD 2 und klärt, wie der Gaming-Hit mittlerweile sogar echte böhmische Burgen rettet. Zum Abschluss blickt die Runde in die Zukunft: Welche völlig unverbrauchten historischen Epochen verdienen endlich ein großes Triple-A-Spiel? Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

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The Friday Five for May 1, 2026: [00:44] Staying Caffeinated on the Road [03:26] Healthcare or Health Care? AP Stylebook Makes it Official [05:24] Spotify Spins Fitness into the Mix [08:41] Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 [12:16] CMS Update on BALANCE Model & Medicare GLP-1 Bridge   Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents   Get Connected:

In this must-listen interview, career coach and leadership expert Dr. Benjamin Ritter dives deep into the complexities of modern leadership. Tune in to explore:The Crucial Distinction: Learn how to differentiate between genuinely toxic behavior and simple underskilled leadership—and why understanding the difference is vital for organizational health.Empowering Your Team: Discover Dr. Ritter's practical strategies for boosting employee engagement and fostering a culture of empowerment.The Leadership Transformation Toolkit: Hear how curiosity, clear communication, and deep self-awareness can fundamentally transform your leadership style and career trajectory.Keywords: leadership development, toxic leadership, underskilled leadership, employee empowerment, career journey, business leadership, self-awareness in leadership, clear communication.Key Topics:Career winding path and lifelong learningDistinguishing toxic leadership from underskilled leadershipThe importance of explicit communication and managing upCreating a safe environment for employees to express emotionsThe role of self-awareness and vulnerability in leadershipChapters00:00 Introduction to Leadership Confessions02:40 The Journey of Lifelong Learning05:54 Understanding Toxic vs. Underskilled Leadership08:30 The Importance of Communication in Leadership11:41 Navigating Career Challenges and Opportunities14:29 The Role of Fear in Career Growth17:27 Lessons from Leadership Experience20:21 Final Thoughts and Key TakeawaysWatch on YouTube!Resources:Live for Yourself Consulting - https://www.liveforyourselfconsulting.comDr. Benjamin Ritter on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbenjaminritterBook: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Fearless-Strategies-Self-Doubt-Self-Mastery/dp/B0D9MVV64Y 

From Barbara Robertson and Nancy Mohrbacher: Using new research in clinical practice? How do we do this? When is it time to let go of our old ways of doing things and incorporate new information? These are some of the questions Nancy and Barbara discuss in this episode of All Things Breastfeeding. Sometimes, incorporating new research in clinical practice is easy. It can be an “ah-ha” moment. Nancy had this when she learned about Suzanne Colson’s research on releasing babies’ reflexes to stimulate breastfeeding. She knew Suzanne’s description was true and immediately began incorporating Suzanne’s ideas into her practice. Barbara had this type of moment when she read Nancy’s article, “The Magic Number.” On the other hand, we can also suffer from confirmation bias. We may want to believe that we can use human milk for longer than the current recommendations (see article below), so we are happy when a study suggests this might be true. On the other hand, it can take 17 years or longer for research to become clinical practice. When should we wait? When is it time to change? Some clear guidance both Nancy and Barbara use is: “Will it be harmful?” It does not harm anyone to start playing around with latch and positioning, or adding extra milk removals, for someone struggling with milk supply. Take a listen to learn more about Nancy’s and Barbara’s thoughts on this subject. Enjoy! Resources: Colson SD, Meek JH, Hawdon JM. Optimal positions for the release of primitive neonatal reflexes stimulating breastfeeding. Early Hum Dev. 2008 Jul;84(7):441-9. doi: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2007.12.003. Epub 2008 Feb 19. PMID: 18243594.: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18243594/ Anders, L. A., Mesite Frem, J., & McCoy, T. P. (2025). Flange size matters: A comparative pilot study of the Flange FITSTM guide versus traditional sizing methods. Journal of Human Lactation, 41(1), 54-64. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39614713/ Mohrbacher, N. (2011). The Magic Number and Long-Term Milk Production. Clinical Lactation 2(1), 15-18. https://lactalearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MohrbacherMagicNumber2011.pdf All Things Breastfeeding Episode 108: Tongue Tie Update: https://lactalearning.com/tongue-tie-update/ Scharff, A. Z., Sedlacek, L., de Oliveira Mekonnen, A., Liolios, I., Ritter, S., Fuchs, F., & Happle, C. (2026). Leftover Infant Milk After Bottle Feeding: Parental Practices and Microbiological Findings. medRxiv, 2026-02. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.02.13.26346179v1 The post All Things Breastfeeding Episode 110: Using Research in Clinical Practice appeared first on The Breastfeeding Center of Ann Arbor.

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Today on The Press Box, Bryan and Joel start with Kash Patel's lawsuit against The Atlantic. Then they react to New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaking to the media for the first time since photos of him and Dianna Russini in Arizona were released (16:41). They also discuss Mike Tomlin to NBC (23:37), NBA score bug issues (34:42), The Washington Post hiring (43:38), and much more. Then Joel talks to Jordan Ritter Conn, Ringer writer and the author of 'American Men,' about the process of writing this book, what masculinity looks like today, and much more (51:49). Hosts: Bryan Curtis and Joel AndersonGuest: Jordan Ritter ConnProducers: Bruce Baldwin, Isaiah Blakely, Ryan Todd, and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Jordan Ritter Conn was a teenager growing up in an Evangelical Christian family, he met with a half dozen male friends every Saturday night for Bible Study. The sessions were a free-for-all for owning up to masturbation or admitting your insecurities, for speaking frankly about your father or dreaming about your future. Now a veteran journalist covering sports and culture for The Ringer and the author of the new book American Men, Conn still considers those Saturday nights "some of the best of my life." On this episode of Paternal, Conn discusses why so many men are struggling to make similarly meaningful connections, as well as what he learned from years of intimate and revealing conversations with four men from diverse American backgrounds for his new book. He also examines the male loneliness crisis, why all men have to face "the masculinity gap" at some point in their lives, and why he always texts a male friend after a meaningful conversation. Conn's new book, American Men, is available wherever you buy books.

Trump keeps jawboning the markets to try to manage the fallout from the war on Iran, but we have yet to see the full economic impact of his foreign policy misadventure. Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been critically damaged and will take years to repair—which will inevitably lead to higher fuel prices. And countries are stockpiling commodities and products like fertilizer, which will also feed inflation. Plus, a new book on the social and economic travails of modern American men.The Ringer's Jordan Ritter Conn and Bloomberg's Tracy Alloway join Tim Miller.show notes Jordan's new book, "American Men" Tracy's podcast, "Odd Lots" "Road from Raqqa," Jordan's book about two Syrian brothers  The NYT story on the Syrian billionaires and their business deals with the Trump family  Jordan's reporting on the heartbeat of resistance in Minneapolis  Tickets for our Bulwark Live shows in San Diego and LA in May: TheBulwark.com/Events Get 20% off when you go to trustandwill.com/BULWARK

Day Break | Ceasefire Countdown: Iran Running Out of Time --- 00:00 - Monologue 18:57 – Rey “R.T.” Trevino, oil and gas expert and head of Pecos Country Energy. Trevino discusses record-high U.S. oil exports and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He explains how geopolitical instability, particularly involving Iran, is impacting global oil markets and domestic energy prices. 27:52 – Nathan Worcester, Senior Congressional reporter for The Epoch Times. Worcester breaks down major issues facing Congress, including potential war powers votes related to Iran and the looming deadline for renewing Section 702 of FISA. He also discusses DHS funding debates and upcoming hearings on President Trump's 2027 budget. 37:47 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 46:48 – Rob Rene, Founder of Exodus Strong. Rene discusses solutions to the energy crisis through alternative wellness technologies like red light therapy. He explains the benefits of full-body red light systems and current promotional offers available at ExodusStrong.com/GRUBER. 56:47 – Michael Letts, 30-year law enforcement veteran and founder of InVest USA. Letts discusses a recent mass shooting in Shreveport and the ongoing need to support law enforcement. He highlights efforts to equip officers with life-saving protective gear. 1:05:36 – Dr. OJ Oleka, CEO of the State Financial Officers Foundation. Oleka discusses concerns about fraud within government systems and how it impacts taxpayers. He explains how inefficiencies and abuse can lead to higher costs for working families. 1:15:37 - Monologue  1:24:24 – Isabella “Bella” Ritter, Talent Development and Digital Coordinator at the Institute for Women's Health and MPH candidate at Liberty University. Ritter discusses why Gen Z women report higher levels of loneliness despite increased opportunities. She explores cultural, social, and technological factors contributing to the trend. 1:33:56 – Ann Bollin, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee representing Michigan's 49th District. Bollin discusses Michigan's budget outlook and strategies to address state debt. She outlines priorities for maintaining fiscal stability while building on prior legislative wins. 1:42:37 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses the risks associated with children's access to smartphones and digital content. The conversation explores how increased connectivity may be contributing to broader social disconnection. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... The tenth episode is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/p757dQjoydM

Worum geht's? Mit Final Fantasy V erscheint Ende 1992 auf dem SNES in Japan ein Rollenspiel, das in Europa und Nordamerika lange Zeit gar nicht offiziell erhältlich ist. Dabei steckt hinter der unscheinbaren 16-Bit-Oberfläche eines der komplexesten Kampfsysteme der Serie: das Job-System, das es den Spielerinnen und Spielern erlaubt, ihre vier Helden frei mit Klassen und Fähigkeiten auszustatten, vom Ritter über den Mystischen Ritter bis hin zum Tänzer oder Glücksspieler. Die Kombinationsmöglichkeiten sind enorm, die Herausforderungen entsprechend knackig. Chris und Fabian sprechen in dieser Folge über die Entstehungsgeschichte des Spiels, über die schwierige Entscheidung, Final Fantasy V nicht in den Westen zu bringen, und über die turbulente Entwicklung unter der Doppelbelastung des Teams, das gleichzeitig an zwei Projekten arbeitete. Außerdem geht es um die Geschichte rund um Bartz, Lenna, Faris und Garloff, die gemeinsam die Elementarkristalle vor dem Bösewicht Exdeath schützen wollen, um die Stärken und Schwächen des Job-Systems in der Praxis – und um die Frage, warum das Spiel trotz seines spielerischen Reichtums erzählerisch an Grenzen stößt. Ein Blick auf einen oft unterschätzten Teil der Reihe, der zwischen zwei der bekanntesten Final-Fantasy-Spiele steht. Infos zum Spiel: Thema: Final Fantasy V Erscheinungstermin: Dezember 1992 (Japan) Plattform: SNES (später u.a. PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, Mobile, PC) Entwickler: Square Publisher: Square Genre: Rollenspiel Designer: Hironobu Sakaguchi, Hiroyuki Ito u.a. Musik: Nobuo Uematsu Produktions-Credits: Sprecher, Redaktion: Fabian Käufer, Christian Schmidt Audioproduktion: Fabian Langer, Christian Schmidt Titelgrafik: Paul Schmidt Intro & Outro: Nino Kerl (Ansage); Trash80.com (Musik)

Jimmy Dore analyzes Donald Trump's absurd threat to "blockade" the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran already controls and has been charging $2 million per ship to allow passage, while military experts like Scott Ritter and Larry Johnson explain that any U.S. attempt to board foreign ships would be an act of war—and that U.S. naval vessels are staying 700 miles from the Iranian coast after being driven back by drone attacks.  Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger point out that Trump will simultaneously beg for a ceasefire and threaten to bomb Iran again, all while admitting gas prices "could be a little bit higher" before the midterms — an admisstion that stunned even Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo.  Ritter notes that the U.S. has already lost the war, that Iran holds all the cards, and that any new escalation would trigger Iran to destroy Gulf energy infrastructure, collapse the global economy, and end modern civilization in the region. Jimmy concludes that Trump is completely controlled by Netanyahu, who needs the war to continue to avoid prison and secure reelection in Israel. Plus segments on Trump's hostile response to Pope Leo, negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's divided loyalties and the impending demise of NATO. Also featuring Mike MacRae, Col. Douglas Macgregor and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from JD Vance!