Podcasts about Rockford

Mark and Mat record live during the Rays vs. Royals Wednesday night game, the fourth and final game of a tough homestand series that Tampa Bay lost three games to one. The score at wrap-up is 5-3 in favor of the Rays heading into the final out of the ninth.Topics CoveredRays June Struggles The guys break down a rough June for Tampa Bay, noting the team has been burning through its early-season buffer. Mat walks through the slugging numbers for the month, where league average sits at .400. Only four Rays batters are above that mark in June: Ryan Vilade (.581), Junior Caminero (.461), Yandy Diaz (.453), and Cedric Mullins (.407). Jonathan Aranda and several others are well below .300, pointing to a lineup in a collective funk.Player HighlightsChandler Simpson makes a strong catch after an earlier error and bounces back with a single at the plateJohnny DeLuca returns and brings energy back to the outfieldJunior Caminero continues to lead All-Star voting at third base and is discussed as a possible Home Run Derby participantRoster Moves The Rays DFA Dom Keegan to acquire right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft from the Cardinals. Mat profiles Roycroft as a Kyle Snyder-type project at 6'8", comparing his pitch mix to Manuel Rodriguez and his build and arm angle to former Ray Aaron Slegers. Mat notes the Rays may look to add a changeup to Roycroft's repertoire and suggests Keegan could be traded to a team needing first base depth, with the Mets mentioned as a possible destination.Trade Deadline Talk: Byron Buxton Mat makes the case for the Rays pursuing Twins outfielder Byron Buxton. Key points:Buxton is signed at $15 million per year through 2028He has stayed healthy the last two seasonsA package of Cedric Mullins and Jacob Melton could be the framework of a dealAdding Buxton alongside Caminero, Diaz, and Aranda would give Tampa a genuinely fearsome lineupJacob Melton is currently excelling in AAA and is expected to be called up or used as trade bait in early July.Pitching Depth Discussion of starter innings limits and how the Rays are managing their rotation. The Giants are dangling arms including Robbie Ray, though Mat suspects the Rays will prioritize lineup help over adding a starter. Brian Baker is discussed as a more confident and committed closer Minor League Notes The Bowling Green Hot Rods are 51 and 19.  The Rays have 15 hitters with an OPS above .800 and more than 100 at bats across their minor league system this season, with only six of those above Double-A.FIFA World Cup Mark and Mat take a detour to discuss the World Cup taking place across the US. Mat talks about attending games in Vancouver with Canadian military personnel, eating barbecue around the clock. They note that the lower alcohol content in American beer has European and Canadian fans drinking more than usual and draining Boston breweries. All three host nations (US, Mexico, Canada) advance out of the group stage. Mat reflects on never seeing Canadian men's soccer at this level in his lifetime, with the team ranked in the top 30 globally.Women's Baseball Mark reminds listeners that the Women's Pro Baseball League launches in August in Springfield, Illinois - https://www.womensprobaseballleague.com/ Women's Baseball Classic group stage takes place in Rockford, Illinois in approximately one month. - https://www.iwbc.org/worldcup/ Local Recognition The Rays recognize the University of Tampa Spartans for their NCAA Division II baseball three-peat and St. Leo's women's softball team for their Division II championship. Mark also mentions a recent conversation with Genelle Helen Garverick about the history of women's softball in the area dating back to the 1940s & 1950's.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

This episode of "Reelfoot Forward” features a conversation with Curb Records country singer-songwriter Mo Pitney. On July 3, 2026, he will headline the final night of Discovery Park of America's Rhythm on the Rails concert series and kick off the museum and heritage park's America 250 celebration. Pitney shares his journey from growing up near Rockford, Illinois, in a family rooted in gospel, country and bluegrass music to moving to Nashville at 18, where he ultimately found success in the music industry. He discusses his early record deals, his eventual home at Curb Records, his Grand Ole Opry debut and the artists who shaped his sound, including Johnny Cash, J.D. Crowe and the New South, Jimmy Martin and Bill Monroe. The conversation also explores Pitney's current creative season, including his bluegrass project “Cherokee Pioneer,” recorded in Johnny Cash's cabin; his new album, “The Outskirts of Town”; and “Fiddle Around,” a song inspired by his wife, Emily, and her return to playing fiddle. Pitney also talks about their new TikTok Live performances; his YouTube channel, “Wood Feathers and Fur,” which follows his family's bowhunting adventures; and his work with Rahab House, a nonprofit he and Emily co-founded to provide rescue, refuge and restoration for survivors of human trafficking. Pitney also offers a preview of his July 3 performance at Discovery Park, where he will perform with his full country band and later return for a more intimate acoustic set with Emily on fiddle and Pitney on guitar. It's a conversation about traditional bluegrass and country music, faith, family, heritage, the outdoors and the power of songs that tell a story. More: Mo Pitney at Rhythm on the Rails/America 250 Kick-off, Friday night, July 3, 2026 MpPitney.com Mo Pitney - Old Home Place (Official Music Video) Mo Pitney - Fiddle Around (Official Lyric Video) Pitney Meyer - Cherokee Pioneer (Making The Album) Wood Feathers And Fur

Sometimes the thing that almost ended your life becomes the chapter that defines it. By the time Devin Fish was 18, he had moved 16 times, attended seven different schools, and survived a childhood shaped by poverty, bullying, and his parents' struggles with addiction. He thought joining the Army would be the start of something better. Then in July 2017, a Red Cross message forced him to fly home to make the impossible decision of whether to keep his mother on life support. She passed away just days before his birthday. What followed was a slow, quiet spiral into self-hatred, isolation, and online blackmail that brought Devin to the edge of taking his own life. This conversation walks through the moment he self-admitted to the hospital, the two pamphlets he found there that changed everything, and the single question that became the foundation of his recovery. Devin shares how he learned to use one career goal to climb out of suicidal thinking, why writing Answering the Hard Questions in Kuwait forced him to revisit every dark moment on purpose, and how faith eventually rebuilt the parts of him that survival could not. Through grief, generational trauma, silence, and self-doubt, Devin's story is a reminder that the worst chapter of your life does not have to be the end of your book. Guest Bio Devin Fish is a U.S. Army veteran, debut author, and the youngest of two who grew up in Rockford, Illinois. His childhood was marked by instability, bullying, food stamps, and his parents' struggles with drug and alcohol addiction. By 18, he had moved 16 times and attended seven different schools. In 2017, while stationed at Fort Hood, Devin received a Red Cross message telling him his mother was dying. She passed away on July 9th, just days before his birthday. In the years that followed, unresolved grief, financial collapse, and a series of online blackmail scams pushed Devin to the edge, ultimately leading him to self-admit to the hospital with suicidal ideations. Devin served nearly ten years in the Army as a Cavalry Scout and Career Counselor, and in 2021 was awarded the 1st Cavalry Division Retention NCO of the Year. While deployed to Kuwait, he wrote his debut book, Answering the Hard Questions, turning his story into a roadmap for anyone still trying to find their way out. You'll hear About How Devin grew up moving 16 times in 18 years across Rockford, Illinois The day he came home from school and found his apartment surrounded by police Why he stayed silent about his trauma for most of his life Losing his mother and being the one to make the life support decision How online blackmail and isolation brought him to the edge of suicide The two pamphlets in the hospital that helped him rewire how he thought about depression The single question that became the foundation of his recovery How writing his book in Kuwait helped him heal what he had buried for years Why faith became the cornerstone of who he is today Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction 01:15 Meet Devin Fish 02:00 Growing Up in Rockford and 16 Moves in 18 Years 04:30 The Day His Father Was Hospitalized 08:00 Why He Suppressed Everything for Years 10:00 Losing His Mother and the Life Support Decision 13:00 The Blackmail Spiral and Suicidal Thinking 17:00 Thirty Seconds of Courage to Ask for Help 18:00 The Two Pamphlets That Changed His Life 20:00 Using a Single Goal to Climb Out of the Darkness 27:00 Reframing Trauma as a Chapter, Not the Whole Book 28:30 Writing Answering the Hard Questions in Kuwait 33:00 Coming Back to Faith 36:00 Devin's Message for Anyone Still Searching 38:00 Final Reflections and Key Takeaways Chuck's Challenge This week, ask yourself one hard question. Not a comfortable one. Not the one you already know the answer to. The one you have been avoiding because you are afraid of what it might say back. Maybe it is, "Why am I really staying in this?" Maybe it is, "What am I numbing right now?" Maybe it is the same one Devin asked himself: "Do I want to live, or am I just surviving?" Because as Devin shared, healing did not start when life got easier. It started the moment he stopped lying to himself in silence and answered honestly. Whatever your hard question is this week, do not run from it. Let it be the end of a chapter, not the end of the book. Connect with Devin Get his book: Answering the Hard Questions: Let It Be the End of a Chapter, Not the End of the Book Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.

Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell, co-host Sean Fitzgerald, prospect guru Jimmy O'Malley, and Andrew Bard are back to talk about the week leading up to the draft for the Blackhawks, recent NHL moves, what's next in a tough trade climate for the Hawks, and final draft predictions for the Hawks from each Rinkcast member.Join via YouTube or Facebook to be eligible to win a free #Blackhawks t-shirt from @500LEVEL or use THERINK26 for a 30% discount

This week on The Journey, Kevin is joined by Heather Hackman for an honest and heartfelt conversation about family, community, grief, and carrying love forward after loss. Heather shares about her life in the Rockford area, her upcoming wedding and event venue, and the importance of staying connected to the community. She also opens up about the significant losses her family has faced, including the pain of traumatic loss and suicide, and how those experiences have shaped the way she supports others. Together, Kevin and Heather discuss the complicated questions that come with grief, the importance of remembering people for how they lived rather than how they died, and how memories, nature, faith, family, and community can help people keep moving through difficult seasons.

Everybody in manufacturing knows the skills gap is real. Far fewer people are doing anything about it. That tension runs through this entire conversation, and it's why we're glad to have Kyra Tillman back on the show as part of our workforce development series. Kyra runs BTM Industries, a small job shop in Woodstock, Illinois, and she's a driving force behind the Manufacturing Pathways Consortium, a group of more than a hundred McHenry County manufacturers, every local high school, and dozens of community partners who decided to grow their own talent instead of fighting over the same shrinking pool.  The numbers back it up. This year 186 students applied for the summer internship program and 85 got placed, with grant funding covering 85 percent of their wages. We get into the parts most people skip. How do you actually build an internship that works when your team is already slammed? Why do so many shops still say they don't have time for an inexperienced kid? And how did this group push back on a new Illinois foreign language requirement that would have gutted high school manufacturing programs, and win? There's a bigger idea underneath all of it. The shortage isn't only a skills gap, it's an opportunity gap. Most students have no idea these careers exist, and the fix isn't complicated. Open your doors, bring kids in, and let them try the work. Whether you run a shop, sit on a school board, or just want to see your community thrive, this one's a blueprint you can copy. What's Covered in this Episode (0:00) Why workforce development gets its own series, and welcoming Kyra back (1:56) Kyra's path to owning BTM Industries, a third-generation Woodstock job shop (4:13) MPC: 100+ manufacturers, every local high school, one focus: the talent pipeline (5:59) Why it works: stop playing the victim and do something about it (8:48) Inside the summer internship program: 186 applied, only 85 placed (10:53) Building a real intern plan instead of winging it (15:16) It's a manufacturing experience, not a polished college internship (16:15) CLA: helping manufacturers find millions in savings and revenue (17:23) Nick's intern Peter and the value of learning what you don't want (20:00) Why this program is oversubscribed when others can't fill seats (22:40) The funding model: grants cover 85 percent of intern wages (25:16) Saving CTE programs from Illinois's new foreign language requirement (27:45) IMTS Job Shops Workshop and Networking Reception, September 15 (28:39) Putting machined parts on guidance counselors' desks (32:46) Connecting with students who don't yet know what they like (35:00) It's an opportunity gap as much as a skills gap, so open your doors (36:42) Scaling means hiring beyond the shop floor, from coders to accountants (40:09) Why we love the quality of SMW Autoblok workholding (41:36) The results so far: 400+ interns, 46 now working in manufacturing (44:00) Help solve the problem: Let's get more manufacturers involved (47:15) How to replicate this: start with your local schools (49:30) Summer events, the Rockford party, and an IMTS kickoff Resources Mentioned Manufacturing Pathways Consortium CLA IMTS SMW Autoblok Connect with Kyra Tillman Manufacturing Pathways Consortium BTM Industries Connect with MakingChips Website: https://www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

A haunted house. A voodoo preacher. A string of mysterious deaths. In this episode of Avery After Dark, we travel to Rockford, Alabama to uncover the terrifying legend of the Rockford Voodoo House and the dark mystery surrounding Reverend Willie Maxwell. This is one eerie episode you don't want to miss...Avery After Dark is a real human hosted podcast that began in 2022. Every episode is hosted and narrated by Avery Ross, a real human and always will be. Never artificial. Enjoy!Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel!Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.comJoin the PATREON or Youtube Memberships for BONUS episodes of Avery After Dark! Thank you for your support :)Make sure you are following along for all the latest!TIKTOKINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Welcome to Ford the Rock, presented by The Element, where we highlight the people, organizations, and ideas helping shape the future of Rockford.Today, we're joined by Anthony “Tony” Cortez, Executive Director of the Rockford Public Library.A graduate of Rockford University, Tony has dedicated his career to serving our community through administrative positions, access to information, and lifelong learning opportunities.Under Tony's leadership, the Rockford Public Library continues to evolve as a vital community resource, offering much more than books—from technology and workforce developmentprograms to community engagement and educational initiatives that impact residents of all ages.We'll talk with Tony about his journey to library leadership, the role the library plays in the Rockford region today, and his vision for the future of one of our community's most important institutions.Tony, welcome to Ford the Rock.

Fresh off a "jump in" race in his former stomping grounds, Mike talks about his experience at Ironman 70.3 Rockford. We get into pre-race, the strategy, adapting strategy, the current, the wind, the roads, the volunteers, and much more. We really dive into some tough questions/decisions for triathletes about how to be "satisfied" with your effort. It's a lonely place on that second loop of the run and it's usually the time in a race when you make or break the day. This cast is really a good place to ask yourself some questions and figure out if you're giving it your all or finding ways to give in. Topics: Rockford as a host city Pre-Race decisions Goals for the day and adjustments Swim Course Strong Current Strategy in the water Recalibrating goals on the fly Bike course Tougher than Chatt? Wind strategy Recovery opportunities Another decision off the bike Run/walk or run? Battling the run Mental game Breaking up the run Nutrition Nope Are perfect builds overrated? Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell, co-host Sean Fitzgerald, and prospect guru Jimmy O'Malley are back for round four of Jimmy's pre-draft prospect analysis on left-wing Ivar Stenberg.Join via YouTube or Facebook to be eligible to win a free #Blackhawks t-shirt from @500LEVEL or use THERINK26 for a 30% discount

Host Mark Corbett sits down with Merrie Fidler, the foremost historian of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), to explore the league's remarkable history, from its wartime origins to its ambitious international expansion plans, and the ongoing revival of women's baseball today.Topics CoveredHow Merrie discovered the AAGPBL through a 1943 Time Magazine article while pursuing her master's degree in sport history at UMass AmherstHer years of primary research, interviewing former players, coaches, and executives, and spending a week at the Wrigley Building in Chicago going through Arthur Meyerhoff's filesThe origins of the league under Philip Wrigley, who designed it around baseball rules (not softball) and emphasized femininity to attract upper-class civic supportThe AAGPBL's historic 1947 spring training in Cuba, where teams drew 15,000 to 20,000 fans at Havana's grand stadium, and the 1948 expansion attempts in Tampa, Miami, and DaytonaMeyerhoff's vision for an international women's baseball league spanning Cuba, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic, and why it never materializedThe Cuban players recruited into the league, including Isabel Alvarez, who joined at age 14 and played for the Fort Wayne DaisiesThe role of players like Senaida "Shoo Shoo" Wirth as interpreters for the Cuban recruitsWhy the league ultimately declined: cuts to publicity, player development, and promotion after team administrators bought out Meyerhoff in 1951The 1988 Baseball Hall of Fame exhibit recognizing the AAGPBL, and the impact of the 1992 film A League of Their OwnMerrie's published book on the league's history (McFarland, 2003)Upcoming events: the International Women's Baseball World Cup (Group Stage) in Rockford, IL (home of the Peaches) and the AAGPBL reunion in Rockford; plus the Women's Pro Baseball League in SpringfieldKey TakeawaysThe AAGPBL played baseball, not softball, from its earliest years, with overhand pitching phased in by 1948Meyerhoff's marketing genius (hiring league-city sports editors as scorekeepers, daily newspaper game coverage) was central to the league's successThe decline of the league was driven less by TV or the end of WWII than by the decision to cut spending on promotion and player developmentWomen's baseball is growing again. Follow players like Kelsie Whitmore and Danae Benitez on social mediaResources MentionedAAGPBL website: aagpbl.orgMerrie Fidler's book - The Origins and History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball LeagueHistory Museum of South Bend, Indiana, national repository for AAGPBL archives

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: Welcome back to Ask the Chiropractor with Dr. Brant Hulsebus! In Episode 9 of our 12-part Wellness Lifecycle series, we dive into a surprising topic: the powerful connection between your spinal health and your digestive system. If you've been struggling with heartburn, constipation, or irritable bowel issues, your spine might be the missing link.Join us as we explore how the gut impacts your overall immune system and why you could eat the healthiest diet in the world, but still suffer if your body isn't properly absorbing nutrients due to nerve interference.In This Episode, We Cover:The T6 Vertebrae & Heartburn: Discover how the nerve exiting your spine between your shoulder blades directly controls stomach acid production, and why a subluxation here can lead to unexplained heartburn and GERD.Lower Back Alignment & Bowel Function: Learn how the lower thoracic spine, upper lumbars, and pelvic bones dictate the speed of your digestion, and how chiropractic adjustments can offer rapid relief for constipation and IBS.The Dangers of Malabsorption: We explain the domino effect of poor gut function—how failure to absorb nutrients leads to systemic, chronic inflammation that turns minor aches into major pains.Pediatric Gut Health: A quick callback to Episode 7 on why chiropractic care is a fantastic, safe option for babies and kids struggling with bowel issues.Resources Mentioned:Want to look into the research yourself? Visit Chiropractic.org or search PubMed for studies on chiropractic care and GI health.Missed our previous episodes? Check out Episode 7 for more on pediatric care, and Episode 8 to learn about the physics of stress!Next Week: Tune in for Episode 10 where we will discuss Healthy Aging and the truth about degenerative disc disease.Call to Action: Have you tried probiotics, diet changes, and GI specialists without success? It might be time to look under the hood. If you are in the Rockford, Illinois area, come visit us at Hulsebus Rockford Chiropractic for a full spinal evaluation.If you loved this episode, please leave us a rating and review, and share it with a friend who might be suffering from unexplained GI issues!Connect with Dr. Brant Hulsebus:Website: https://rockforddc.comLocation: Rockford, ILProud Team Chiropractor of the Rockford IceHogswww.rockforddc.com

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary: Welcome back to Ask the Chiropractor with Dr. Brant Hulsebus! In Episode 9 of our 12-part Wellness Lifecycle series, we dive into a surprising topic: the powerful connection between your spinal health and your digestive system. If you've been struggling with heartburn, constipation, or irritable bowel issues, your spine might be the missing link.Join us as we explore how the gut impacts your overall immune system and why you could eat the healthiest diet in the world, but still suffer if your body isn't properly absorbing nutrients due to nerve interference.In This Episode, We Cover:The T6 Vertebrae & Heartburn: Discover how the nerve exiting your spine between your shoulder blades directly controls stomach acid production, and why a subluxation here can lead to unexplained heartburn and GERD.Lower Back Alignment & Bowel Function: Learn how the lower thoracic spine, upper lumbars, and pelvic bones dictate the speed of your digestion, and how chiropractic adjustments can offer rapid relief for constipation and IBS.The Dangers of Malabsorption: We explain the domino effect of poor gut function—how failure to absorb nutrients leads to systemic, chronic inflammation that turns minor aches into major pains.Pediatric Gut Health: A quick callback to Episode 7 on why chiropractic care is a fantastic, safe option for babies and kids struggling with bowel issues.Resources Mentioned:Want to look into the research yourself? Visit Chiropractic.org or search PubMed for studies on chiropractic care and GI health.Missed our previous episodes? Check out Episode 7 for more on pediatric care, and Episode 8 to learn about the physics of stress!Next Week: Tune in for Episode 10 where we will discuss Healthy Aging and the truth about degenerative disc disease.Call to Action: Have you tried probiotics, diet changes, and GI specialists without success? It might be time to look under the hood. If you are in the Rockford, Illinois area, come visit us at Hulsebus Rockford Chiropractic for a full spinal evaluation.If you loved this episode, please leave us a rating and review, and share it with a friend who might be suffering from unexplained GI issues!Connect with Dr. Brant Hulsebus:Website: https://rockforddc.comLocation: Rockford, ILProud Team Chiropractor of the Rockford IceHogswww.rockforddc.com

What if serving Medicaid patients wasn't a drain on your practice… but one of the most efficient and fulfilling business models in optometry? In this episode of 20/20 Money, I'm joined by Dr. Ryan Hansen to discuss a truly unique model he's built inside a public school district that provides eye care exclusively to children on Medicaid — while still creating a financially viable and highly efficient practice structure.   Ryan shares how he operates a school-based satellite clinic inside the Rockford public school system, why the traditional "either/or" mindset around Medicaid and profitability may be flawed, and how he's leveraged simplicity, delegation, and strategic partnerships to create a practice that serves an incredible need in his community. We also unpack the emotional realities of caring for underserved populations, the operational logistics of working within a school district, and the surprising economics behind a model many ODs assume can't work.   We also discuss: How Ryan sees up to 16 pediatric Medicaid patients in just a few hours each morning Why low overhead dramatically changes the Medicaid profitability equation The logistics of scheduling, transportation, and dispensing glasses through the school system The role school nurses and principals play in making this model successful Why many children who "pass" school screenings still desperately need glasses The hidden challenges of working with Medicaid reimbursement and bureaucracy How this model creates remarkable work-life balance and flexibility What optometrists should consider if they want to explore a similar partnership in their own communities   As always, we close the conversation with practical NBSs (Next Best Steps) for listeners who may want to explore opportunities like this in their own school districts and communities.     Resources: Book a Triage call with Adam Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit 20/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form Check out Adam's new book: How to Buy an Optometry Practice   ————————————————————————————— Please rate and subscribe to 20/20 Money on these platforms Apple Podcasts Spotify ————————————————————————————— For past episodes of 20/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our episode archive here!   Check out Adam's other podcast!   The Optometry Success Podcast  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4tttng6 Subscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4tuf0YM 

Morning Briefing — Saturday Night, June 13, 2026West Rogers Park, Chicago (ZIP 60645)Motzei Shabbos Edition═══════════════════════════════════════HEBREW DATE & PARSHA═══════════════════════════════════════28 Sivan 5786Parashat Sh'lachShabbos Mevarchim Chodesh TamuzMolad Tamuz: Monday, 6:46 AM and 16 chalakim═══════════════════════════════════════ZMANIM — JUNE 13, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════Alos HaShachar: 3:21 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 4:00 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:36 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:48 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:18:52 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:27:24 PMHavdalah (50 min): 9:17 PM═══════════════════════════════════════NWS CHICAGO FORECAST DISCUSSION SUMMARY═══════════════════════════════════════Issued: 8:37 PM CDT Saturday June 13, 2026 — Forecaster Ratzer (update); 3:24 PM by KJB (discussion)A cold front is sweeping through the Chicago area tonight, bringing isolated to scattered thunderstorms through midnight. Convection struggled this afternoon due to lack of low-level convergence and a cold pool from an upstream MCS. A DVN 00Z radiosonde showed 3,200 J/kg MUCAPE and 30 kts effective shear — supporting organized storms capable of wind/hail. Any severe threat ends from west to east with the front: Rockford first, Chicago near/after midnight. Post-frontal showers linger through daybreak Sunday.Sunday: Much cooler, breezy NW winds gusting 25-30 mph, highs in the low to mid 70s. Beach Hazard Statement for NW Indiana Lake Michigan beaches Sunday (3-5 ft waves). Monday: Tranquil. Tuesday-Wednesday: Active pattern returns; Wednesday is a day to watch for another significant severe weather event.═══════════════════════════════════════GLOBAL TEMPERATURE ROUNDUP═══════════════════════════════════════US High (Fri June 12): Death Valley, CA — 119°F (48.3°C) [WPC]US Low (Sat June 13): 25°F at Mackay ID, Foxpark WY, Stanley ID, Redfeather Lakes CO [WPC]World Airport High (June 13): Las Vegas McCarran — 108°FJerusalem: 33°C / 91°F (sunny)Tel Aviv: 26°C / 79°FTehran, Iran: ~98°F / 37°C (low humidity 24%)═══════════════════════════════════════WEATHER HISTORY — JUNE 13═══════════════════════════════════════On June 13, 1907, Tamarack, California recorded a temperature of just 2°F — the coldest June day in recorded US history. The high that day only reached 30°F, and the area was buried under 130 inches of snowpack after receiving 42 inches of snow between June 10-13.═══════════════════════════════════════FAMILY ACTIVITIES — WEEKEND JUNE 13-14═══════════════════════════════════════1. 51st Annual Wells Street Art Festival — Old Town Chicago, Sun June 14, free2. Riverside Arts Weekend (RAW) — Guthrie Park, Riverside, free, June 13-143. Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market — Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie, June 13-144. Shimmering Summer with Laura Doherty & Little Miss Ann — 11 AM & 12:30 PM, June 13-14═══════════════════════════════════════TOMORROW'S ZMANIM — SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2026═══════════════════════════════════════29 Sivan 5786Alos HaShachar: 3:20 AMEarliest Talis & Tefillin: 3:59 AMNetz HaChama (Sunrise): 5:14:34 AMSof Zman Krias Shma: 9:02:53 AMSof Zman Tefila: 10:19:00 AMChatzos: 12:51 PMEarliest Mincha: 1:29 PMShkiah (Sunset): 8:27:50 PM═══════════════════════════════════════FOOTER═══════════════════════════════════════Weather With Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily — morning forecasts at 7 AM every day on Spreaker, plus a historical weather deep-dive every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM CDT. Most podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music) typically receive new episodes within 1–3 hours of release.Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can correct it as quickly as possible.Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $5/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. Presented for educational and entertainment purposes — with meaning.Support the show — exclusive bonus episodes available to subscribers for just $2/month at spreaker.com/organization/kol-simcha

A three-year-old who could not sit up, walk, or speak arrived at a Rockford hospital with a brain bleed in July of 2023, and Loves Park detectives would spend nearly three years trying to learn how it happened.SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/lovespark2023Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS

Mark's Birthday Surprise at the Ballpark Mark celebrates a milestone birthday with a surprise family reunion organized by his wife Karen. The whole family attended a Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins game at LoanDepot Park (Marlins Park), where Mark got a "Grand Slam" scoreboard shoutout, a birthday button, and a slice of chocolate cake delivered to his seat  behind the dugout. Special thanks to Lou Schiff for his help with this nightTampa Bay Rays RecapThe Rays are 5-5 in their last 10 games but have swept all AL East opponents.Drew Rasmussen delivered back-to-back dominant starts: 9 Ks in 7 innings (87 pitches) vs. the Marlins, followed by 13 Ks in 7 innings (97 pitches) vs. the Red Sox  - 22 strikeouts over two games.The Rays beat Boston 7 - 5, overcoming a shaky eighth inning.Yandy Díaz is on fire in June: .444 AVG, .475 OBP, 1.058 OPS -  the hosts discuss Yandy's impact on younger hitters like Junior CamineroAaron Judge's injury opens a window for the Rays to take the AL East division crown outright, potentially reducing playoff risk.Mat breaks down how the Yankees' and Blue Jays' health issues shift the competitive landscape.Mike Trout's FutureWill Trout pull a "Ray Bourque" & join a contender to chase a World Series ring?Mat predicts he lands with the Dodgers; Mark dreams of Trout joining Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodríguez on the Seattle Mariners.Softball's "River" Rule Mark shares a curiosity from John Boy Media's YouTube channel: a women's softball rule where a batter crowding the plate in a certain zone (the "river") is NOT awarded first base after being hit by a pitch.Ken Babby & the Rays in the Community Mark attended an Embarc Tampa quarterly leadership meeting featuring Rays CEO Ken Babby. Highlights include Babby's background at The Washington Post's digital division (working alongside Steve Jobs on iPad rollout), his ownership of the Akron RubberDucks and Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, and his commitment to diversity - the Jumbo Shrimp were the only minor league team with a black general manager. That GM is now joining the Rays organization. The team also has upcoming community events including an Evan Longoria tribute night and a Juneteenth celebration.Sports, Community & Belonging Mat reflects on how championship runs — like the Blue Jays' World Series wins and the Montreal Canadiens' recent playoff run — unite cities across all cultures and backgrounds. The hosts discuss the undervalued economic and social impact of sports franchises on their communities.Women's Baseball in the SpotlightThe hosts preview a busy summer for women's baseball in Illinois.Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage — Coming to Rivet Stadium in Rockford, IL (capacity ~4,000). Six teams, three games per day, USA plays the night game. Finals are set for 2027, also in Rockford.All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) reunion events.Baseball For All (founded by Dr. Justine Siegel) — grassroots tournaments and camps that have become pipelines to the Women's Pro Baseball League.Women's Pro Baseball League — launching in August in Springfield, IL.Guest interview with Ryan Woodward of the International Women's Baseball Center, discussing the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail (historic stops across the US and Canada) and the World Cup group stage.Tampa-Area Baseball ShoutoutsSt. Leo University wins the NCAA Division II Softball Championship.University of Tampa Spartans win the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship — a three-peat! Mark gives a special tribute to the late Tony Saladino, whose grandson Nico Saladino played on the previous UT championship team.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social  or Mark at baseballbizondeck@gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

BaseballBiz On Deck —Guest: Ryan Woodward | Recorded June 10, 2026Episode Summary Host Mark Corbett sits down with Ryan Woodward — creator of Women in Baseball Week, the Women's Heritage Baseball Trail, and project coordinator for the International Women's Baseball Center (IWBC) in Rockford, Illinois — to discuss an historic summer for women's baseball.Key Topics CoveredWomen's Baseball World Cup — Group Stage in Rockford, IL (Late July 2026)Rockford is hosting a World Cup Group Stage the last week of July, with 6 international teams competingGame times: 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:00 PM daily — all six teams play every dayTeam USA plays every 7:00 PM night gameDay passes available (recommended for single-day attendees)Rockford has also been awarded the 2027 Women's Baseball World Cup FinalsTickets available via Eventbrite or through iwbc.orgA Historic Week — Three Events ConvergingWomen's Baseball World Cup Group Stage — Rivet StadiumBaseball For All National Tournament — ~700 girls across multiple age divisions, playing at Park District Sports Core TwoAll-American Girls Baseball League Reunion — AAGPBL legends returning to RockfordMedia AccreditationMedia credential applications open Friday, June 12, 2026 through July 17, 2026Apply via the WBSC portal, linked from iwbc.orgVolunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer spots still available for World Cup events at Rivet Stadium and Beyer StadiumSign up and find details at iwbc.orgRoles include ticketing, ushering, and assisting teams at Beyer StadiumBeyer Stadium Grand Reopening — June 20, 2026The legendary home of the Rockford Peaches has undergone major renovations over 9 monthsNew additions: lights, leveled outfield, scoreboard, press box, PA system, irrigation systemMaybelle Blair is expected to attend the reopeningGrand reopening: Saturday, June 20th, Rockford, ILLinks & ResourcesIWBC Website & World Cup info:  https://www.iwbc.org/ WBSC: https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2026-x-womens-baseball-world-cup-group-stage-rockford/home Women's Heritage Baseball Trail: https://womeninbaseballweek.org/index.php/heritagetrail/Women in Baseball Week: https://womeninbaseballweek.org/ Baseball For All: https://baseballforall.com/nationals/ AAGPBL: aagpbl.orgTickets: Eventbrite About Ryan Woodward Ryan Woodward is the creator of Women in Baseball Week, founder of the Women's Heritage Baseball Trail, and project coordinator for the International Women's Baseball Center in Rockford, Illinois. He is a passionate advocate for the history and future of women in baseball.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at baseballbizondeck at gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

The guys discuss Mike's last minute registration for Rockford 70.3 and the concept of jumping into a race on a whim. They go through the challenges but mostly the benefits and why he'll approach it more like a practice test than a training day. There's a lot to be said for feeling the race environment. The nerves, the speed, and the race energy. It's all waiting and it will be a great 10,000 foot view for an A-Race later in the season. Topics: Why Mike ultimately signed up The approach without a typical build and taper Pacing and racing test Durability check in Why it's a good idea to jump in late What will be the challenges Staying calm when swept up in competition Rockford's course and strategies What can be learned for Ironman later in the year Approaching the swim, bike, and run Staying under control but flirting with edges A $500 triathlon immersion seminar Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell, co-host Sean Fitzgerald, and prospect guru Jimmy O'Malley are back for round three of Jimmy's pre-draft prospect analysis on left-handed defenseman Carson Carels and Alberts Šmits, as well as all other things Blackhawks-hockey-related.Join via YouTube or Facebook to be eligible to win a free #Blackhawks t-shirt from @500LEVEL or use THERINK26 for a 30% discount

Tampa Bay Rays UpdateRays fall 10-9 to the Detroit Tigers in a wild game at Tropicana FieldDetroit's Dylan Dingler goes 4-for-5 with 4 RBIs, 4 runs, and 2 home runs — a persistent thorn in the Rays' side (.409 average, 1.234 OPS vs. Tampa Bay)Riley Green and Matt Carpenter also continue their success against the RaysGriffin Jax struggles in his starting role; discussion on whether he should be moved back to the bullpenTy Johnson looking strong in AAA and nearing a call-upStandings & Playoff OutlookWith 106 games remaining at time of recording, the Rays need a .509 win percentage to reach 90 wins90 wins historically locks up a playoff spotDiscussion of when to push chips in at the trade deadlineTrade Deadline Talk (August 3rd, 6 PM ET)Rays' needs: a reliable #2 starter, a power bat (4th in lineup), and bullpen depthCaminero (14 HR), Aranda and Diaz (11 HR each) — big drop-off to 3 HR for everyone elseWillson Contreras floated as a potential catcher/lineup upgradeThe Rays' 33rd overall draft pick could be a valuable trade chipInjury ConcernsCraig Kimbrel, Uceta, Jesse Shelton, Manuel Rodriguez all on the shelfDepth and health heading into the playoffs remain a concernMinor League WatchNathan Fluellen and Caden Bodine (catchers) and Theo Gillen (CF) starring in Bowling GreenBrody Hopkins showing personality and passion on the mound — walk issues similar to young Chris Archer, Blake Snell, and Taj BradleyMichael Ford making a strong impression; could be fast-trackedFormer Rays in the LeagueChristopher Sanchez (Phillies) leads all MLB pitchers in fWAR at 3.3 — traded for Curtis MeadJoel Ryan (5th in fWAR) — traded for Nelson CruzTristan Peters thriving with the Chicago White SoxWhite Sox & League-Wide ObservationsChicago's turnaround fueled in part by Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing and smart offseason movesRed Sox → Blue Jays → White Sox: three straight rebuilds that paid offFan Engagement at the TropThe "tarp boys" shirtless section goes viral; Raymond the mascot and Brett Phillips join inPlayers like Richie Palacios encouraging fans on social mediaWomen in BaseballWomen's baseball tournament in Rockford, Illinois (July) — home of the Rockford PeachesAll American Girls Professional Baseball League reunion happening simultaneouslyWomen's Pro Baseball League launching in Springfield (August)Ballpark Food SegmentMat's pick: Poutine (ideally with Montreal smoked meat) from La BanquiseMark's pick: Sausage with sautéed peppers and brown mustardDiscussion of beer-steamed hot dogs, kimchi, chow-chow, and Cuban sandwiches in TampaMark's "nutritionist for the Rays" pitch: a fresh fish taco bar — dubbed the "Grit & Glow"UpcomingRays vs. Marlins in Miami this weekendPossible future guest: a White Sox insider to discuss streakiness and the team's turnaroundBaseballBiz On Deck is produced by Mark Corbett and Mat Germain. New episodes drop regularly throughout the baseball season.Remember to like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. You may also find BaseballBiz on Deck, on YouTube at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot com. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at baseballbizondeck at gmail.com and BaseballBiz On Deck with Facebook social 

With Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell under the weather, co-host Sean Fitzgerald is joined by Rink Co-Founder Jeff Osborn, and prospect guru Jimmy O'Malley for part two of Jimmy's pre-draft prospect analysis on right-handed defenseman Chase Reid and Keaton Verhoeff, as well as to discuss the Blackhawks trade of Jack Pridham, the new NCAA proposal and how it affects college hockey, and much more. Join via YouTube or Facebook to be eligible to win a free #Blackhawks t-shirt from @500LEVEL or use THERINK26 for a 30% discount

0:30 - Homan on ICE detention facilities 12:55 - BLM Brandon on teen takeovers: hold social media companies accountable 31:26 - Muckraker expose on food stamp fraud in Lawrence, MA 55:26 - Abundance Institute Head of AI Policy Neil Chilson reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, saying he appreciates the Pope’s concerns and agrees “we have to use these tools in a way that serves our humanity.” Follow Neil on X @neil_chilson 01:14:17 - Sports & Politics 01:32:40 - Ret. Air Force Col. Rob Maness says Donald Trump is approaching Iran differently, and it’s time America’s adversaries—and allies—understand that. Col Maness hosts the “Rob Maness Show” robmaness.com 01:52:35 - First Things editor R. R. Reno weighs in on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, saying the real danger of transhumanism is how AI reshapes our moral understanding of what it means to be human 02:12:12 - Bryan Anderson, combat veteran, triple amputee, Purple Heart recipient, Emmy Award-winning host, actor, and author, discusses the new film Sum Funtion. Sum Function will have its hometown premiere this Saturday at the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford. For details casino.hardrock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When kids can't tolerate boredom, it's easy to forget to put on our X-ray vision goggles and chalk it up to too much screen time or even not enough gratitude. Our kids' reaction to boredom triggers OUR watchdog brain! If we can invite our owl to come back, we will almost certainly see that boredom flips our kids' nervous system into protection mode.In this episode, you'll learn:Why boredom can trigger the nervous system to shift onto the protection pathwayHow vulnerability in the nervous system (whether from ADHD, autism, trauma, or any other reason a kid has a vulnerable nervous system) impacts a child's experience of boredom Practical, nervous-system-informed ways to gradually build your child's boredom tolerance Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/boredomThe Club is welcoming new members from now until Tuesday! Join us now and you can come live to the Parenting with your OWN History of Trauma or Vulnerable Nervous System Masterclass AND the workshop on Mapping Your Child's Nervous System. We can't wait to meet you! RobynGobbel.com/TheClub Immersion Program for Professionals!The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals is NOW accepting applications for our 2027 cohorts. You MUST be on the waiting list to be eligible to apply so head to RobynGobbel.com/Immersion and put your name on the waiting list! Let's hang out this summer at two different trainings for professionals!Therapy with Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors- June 1 & 2 in Syracuse, NY RobynGobbel.com/NYPresence in Practice- July 15, 16, & 17 in Rockford, MI (outside Grand Rapids) RobynGobbel.com/Michigan2026 :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O'Malley for part one of Jimmy's pre-draft prospect analysis, specifically regarding center Caleb Malhotra.Join via YouTube or Facebook to be eligible to win a free #Blackhawks t-shirt from @500LEVEL or use THERINK26 for a 30% discount

This week Tom & Zeus break down the Creatures Of The Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set Disc 5, "Bonus Live Performances & Bonus Creatures Tour Sound Effects." The KISS album Creatures Of The Night was released in 1982 and although not a success upon its release, has become a classic KISS album and worthy of the Super Deluxe Box Treatment. Disc 5 of the Box set is 12 live performances from the Creatures Of The Night tour from four different concerts (Rockford, IL & Sioux City, IA & Pine Bluff, Arkansas & Houston, TX) and 7 special effect tracks. This is SIOL's 13th live album review. The guy's discuss the album SIOL style and breakdown the album, the tracks and of course Paul Stanley's outrageous stage banter as well. They list their top 5 favorite tracks and rank the cover and the album against the 12 live albums by KISS that were previously reviewed. So tune in everyone and grab Paul's C@!K or like Paul, we're gonna tell you to F#$K OFF! To Purchase KISS' “Creatures Of The Night (40th Anniversary) Super Deluxe Box Set” on Amazon Click Below:   ⁠⁠Creatures Of The Night (40th Anniversary) Super Deluxe Box Set⁠⁠   To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   ⁠⁠Raise Your Glasses Book⁠⁠   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   ⁠⁠www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com⁠⁠   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content?  Care to help us out?  Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   ⁠⁠SIOL Patreon⁠⁠   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   ⁠⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON⁠⁠   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: ⁠⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store⁠⁠   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ⁠⁠ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com⁠⁠   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Stitcher⁠⁠ ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: ⁠⁠Pantheon Podcast Network⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Club is welcoming new members from now until Tuesday! Join us now and you can come live to the Parenting with your OWN History of Trauma or Vulnerable Nervous System Masterclass AND the workshop on Mapping Your Child's Nervous System. We can't wait to meet you! RobynGobbel.com/TheClub Immersion Program for Professionals!The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals is NOW accepting applications for our 2027 cohorts. You MUST be on the waiting list to be eligible to apply so head to RobynGobbel.com/Immersion and put your name on the waiting list! Let's hang out this summer at two different trainings for professionals!Therapy with Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors- June 1 & 2 in Syracuse, NY RobynGobbel.com/NYPresence in Practice- July 15, 16, & 17 in Rockford, MI (outside Grand Rapids) RobynGobbel.com/Michigan2026 :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

37-year-old Absalom Hall pleaded guilty last December to charges including wire fraud. Federal prosecutors say in 2020 and 2021, Hall submitted applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans that contained false information about his business. Last Friday, a judge ordered Absalom Hall to pay an $85,000 penalty, to pay more than $30,000 in restitution to the IRS, and sentenced Hall to three years in prison.

37-year-old Absalom Hall pleaded guilty last December to charges including wire fraud. Federal prosecutors say in 2020 and 2021, Hall submitted applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans that contained false information about his business. Last Friday, a judge ordered Absalom Hall to pay an $85,000 penalty, to pay more than $30,000 in restitution to the IRS, and sentenced Hall to three years in prison.

A single mom who adopted boy-girl twins through foster care shares about her slow, almost invisible journey from survival mode to genuinely delighting in her now-13-year-old kids. Nothing shifted in one big moment.  Yet somehow, everything changed.In this episode, you'll learn:Why the shift from "I have to fix this right now" to "I can just be with you in this" is the thing that changes everything — for your kids and for youHow letting go of performing shame (in school meetings, with professionals, for society) freed up the energy to actually parentWhy the biggest leaps — academic, emotional, social — consistently happened during the stretches when they stopped trying to fix anything and just existed togetherRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/everythingchangedThe Club is welcoming new members from now until Tuesday! Join us now and you can come live to the Parenting with your OWN History of Trauma or Vulnerable Nervous System Masterclass AND the workshop on Mapping Your Child's Nervous System. We can't wait to meet you! RobynGobbel.com/TheClub Immersion Program for Professionals!The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals is NOW accepting applications for our 2027 cohorts. You MUST be on the waiting list to be eligible to apply so head to RobynGobbel.com/Immersion and put your name on the waiting list! Let's hang out this summer at two different trainings for professionals!Therapy with Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors- June 1 & 2 in Syracuse, NY RobynGobbel.com/NYPresence in Practice- July 15, 16, & 17 in Rockford, MI (outside Grand Rapids) RobynGobbel.com/Michigan2026 :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O'Malley to talk about the Blackhawks #4 overall pick in the 2026 entry draft, the abrupt availability of winger Ilya Mikheyev, what trade possibilities there may be, and a lot more.Join via YouTube or Facebook to be eligible to win a free #Blackhawks t-shirt from @500LEVEL or use THERINK26 for a 30% discount

A kid from small‑town Canada, digging gas lines in the summer, who turned a stalled junior career into 15 years of pro hockey with a barbell, better food, and a decision to stop coasting. Welcome to the Happy, Healthy, Strong Podcast — hosted by Adam Lane. This show looks at what sustainable health really means through supportive nutrition, intentional movement, and habits that build strength without extremes.Episode HighlightsIn today's episode, Adam Lane talks with former NHL and KHL forward and current Rockford IceHogs assistant coach Rob Klinkhammer about how strength training, cleaner nutrition, and simple, repeatable habits took him from average junior player to pro vet and shaped the way he parents and coaches today.Episode OutlineIntroduction and Adam's setup for the conversation Rob Klinkhammer's background and late-blooming hockey story  Turning point at 19–20 and the impact of strength, nutrition, and recoveryJourney through AHL, NHL, and KHL Challenges of coaching and what modern coaching really looks likePlayer development, roles, and building trust with pros Training philosophy for kids and youth athletes Family nutrition and building healthy habits at home Recovery tools, lifestyle, and keeping four boys active Health is the foundation for any future, on or off the ice  Episode Chapters00:00 Welcome, Adam introduces Rob Klinkhammer01:18 Rob's small town hockey beginnings07:06 Almost quitting at 19 and the wake-up call13:04 Strength training, nutrition, and career transformation20:15 From AHL grind to NHL and KHL journey27:34 What coaching really looks like behind the scenes34:08 Developing pros and using positive feedback40:22 Raising four active boys and managing chaos47:39 Family nutrition, real food, and realistic treats54:45 Health as the base for any future and closing thoughtsConclusionAdam and Rob strip it back to what actually moves the needle. No secret drills, no magic workouts, just years of showing up to lift, eat real food most of the time, sleep, recover, and lead by example at home. Rob's story is a reminder that you do not have to be a youth standout to build something big if you are willing to clean up your habits and stay consistent.Action TakenRob continues to develop Chicago Blackhawks prospects in Rockford, focusing on structure, honest feedback, and habits that translate to the NHL.  CTAShare this with a parent, coach, or teammate who keeps saying they want better health or performance but feels stuck. Then hit subscribe and leave a quick review so more people can find Happy, Healthy, Strong with Adam Lane.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakstrengthInstagram: @oakstrengthConnect with Rob Klinkhammer@rockfordicehogshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_KlinkhammerThank you for listening and spending part of your day with Adam and Rob. Keep choosing the next right habit, the next training session, and the next real meal so you can live a life where you actually feel happy, healthy, and strong.

Notes and Links to Rachel León's Work     Rachel León (she/they) is a writer, editor, and social worker, who has worked in child welfare for nearly two decades. She serves as Managing Director for Chicago Review of Books. Their debut novel, How We See the Gray, is out from Curbstone Books as of May 15, 2026. Buy How We See the Gray   Rachel León Website   Review of How We See the Gray from Kirkus Reviews   At about 1:45, Rachel gives a summary of How We See the Gray and information about book events and purchasing At about 4:15, Rachel talks about her writing and reading background, as well as how visual art figured in to her early publications  At about 6:30, Rachel highlights Gwendolyn Brooks' work as formative and transformative for her At about 7:50, Rachel cites Sarah Lippman and Justin Torres as contemporary writers who inspire her, including Torres' approach and “We” usage At about 10:10, Rachel responds to Pete asking about her reading life as an editor At about 16:10, Pete asks Rachel about seeds for How We See the Gray and the myriad ways in which her work in child welfare has informed her writing of the book At about 20:55, Rachel homes in on the time in the field that led her to write How We See the Gray and her current work At about 22:00, Rachel talks about her love for the band La Historia, and getting permission to use the band's lyrics in the book At about 24:00, Pete riffs on the book's collective voice and asks Rachel to talk about the usage of “We” in the book At about 26:30, Rachel responds to Pete's questions about case workers and their motivations, as well as ideas of “vocations” and working “in the trenches” At about 29:55, Pete lays out some of the book's exposition, and asks Rachel about ideas of Meredith, a main character, being too trusting/savior-ish in her work At about 33:25, The two discuss Meredith and her coparenting  At about 34:50, Rachel talks about the youth of her characters and their relationship with idealism  At about 36:50, Rachel expands on the ways in which main character Ebony has learned to “not let her guard down” At about 38:20, Rachel reflects on race and privilege and patronizing attitudes in the foster system, both outside the book and inside At about 42:30, Rachel talks about “mapping out” storylines and “microstories” and chronologies for her book At about 43:50, The two discuss double-standards regarding lack of responsibility for  At about 44:55, Rachel expands on Rockford, Illinois, and her rationale in including slightly-adapted headlines from the local papers At about 47:15, Pete talks about foster parents in the book bucks expectations  At about 48:00, Rachel responds to Pete asking about the “trauma-bonding” among coworkers and the benefits and disadvantages  At about 52:00, Jamal and his versatile work is discussed At about 53:10, Meredith's drinking and the root causes are discussed  At about 56:00, “Found families” through the foster system are discussed At about 56:50, Pete cites some of the book's vast profundity  At about 58:00, Rachel talks about the treatment of LGBTQ+ young people in the system At about 1:01:23-AXE Body Spray profundity! At about 1:02, Medreith and being part of the system as a mother are discussed, and Pete asks Rachel about her views on the state of the “system”        You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode deals with short, powerful poems and prose that pack a punch-take that, alliteration! The episode features meaningful and resonant work from Robert Hershon, Mosab Abu Toha, Ernest Hemingway, Sara Abou Rashed, Khaled Juma, Andrea Cohen, and Marwan Makhoul.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 345 with Devin Thomas O'Shea is the author of The Veiled Prophet, publishing with Haymarket Books in June 2026. His writing appears in The Nation, The Iowa Review, Slate, Jacobin, Boulevard, and elsewhere.    The episode airs on June 23, Pub Day for The Veiled Prophet.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.    You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

The restaurant in Rockford named 15th and Chris burned down in 2023. The U.S. Attorney's Office says James Purifoy lied to local and federal authorities about what happened, and then filed a false insurance claim on his restaurant which paid him $305,000. On Wednesday, a federal judge sentenced the 51-year-old Purifoy to 66 months in prison for arson and fraud.

On Mother's Day 2026. Calvary welcomed back Calvary's own, Pastor Lisa Seaton! Lisa grew up at Calvary and has been faithfully serving at City First Church, in Rockford, IL.

Parenting kids with big, baffling behaviors is hard enough. THEN someone has opinions about it. This episode breaks down why people say the things they say, what's actually happening in you when judgment lands, and how to respond- or not respond- in a way that protects your own regulation.In this episode:Why unsolicited advice and criticism are almost always a projection from the other person's protection brain How to recognize when explaining yourself won't actually help Practical ways to respond to judgmentScripts"Thank you. I'm comfortable with our parenting decisions.""I hear you. I need to tend to my child right now."Neutral / Redirect"We've got it covered, thanks.""We have a lot of support around this.""I have people I go to for that.""That's not something I'm looking for input on.""We're working with someone on it."Warmer with a Clear Boundary"I appreciate that you care. We're good.""Thanks for thinking of us — we've got support."Confident / Firmer"I'm not looking for advice, but thank you.""That's not actually something I'm open to feedback on.""We're pretty settled on how we're handling it.""I'm not going to take that in, but I hear you."For the chronic offender"We've talked about this- we're not changing course.""I've let you know this isn't something I want input on."The subject-change version"Mmm. Anyway…" (and move on)"Noted." (full stop)Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/judgementThe Club is welcoming new members starting next Tuesday! Set yourself a calendar reminder and then head to RobynGobbel.com/TheClub on Tuesday so you can get instant access to a community, resources, and the change to pick Robyn's brain! Let's hang out this summer at two different trainings for professionals!Therapy with Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors- June 1 & 2 in Syracuse, NY RobynGobbel.com/NYPresence in Practice- July 15, 16, & 17 in Rockford, MI (outside Grand Rapids) RobynGobbel.com/Michigan2026 :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

TVC 735.4: Ed welcomes Emmy Award-winning producer Charles Floyd Johnson (The Rockford Files, Magnum, p.i., Quantum Leap, JAG, NCIS, Red Tails, John Lewis: Get in the Way). Charles is also one of the six authors whose work is featured in A Gathering of Voices: The Longwood Writers Workshop, an anthology of vibrant, introspective, lyrical, and personal stories that provide a full, rich, and multidimensional look at life in Black America in the 20th and 21st century. All of the stories told in A Gathering of Voices resonate with memories of struggles waged, battles won and lost, and experiences that illuminate the collective wisdom learned by each author and their hard-won resilience. A Gathering of Voices is available through BookBaby.com, Amazon.com, and LongwoodWritersWorkshop.com. In this segment, Charles talks to Ed about the formation of the Longwood Writers Workshop, and how that eventually led to the publication of A Gathering of Voices. He also discusses some of his mentors in television (including Roy Huggins, Stephen J. Cannell, and Don Bellisario), and how his experience contributing stories for Rockford and Magnum early in his career reflected his longtime desire to become part of the "creative" side of television writing and production.

SCS Software, the makers of American Truck Simulator, is soon releasing an expansion for the game that highlights several cities across Illinois, including Chicago, Champaign, Peoria, Quincy, Moline, Rockford, several interstates and Davenport, Iowa.

Grand Rapids gets all the attention, but the best places to live in West Michigan might actually be just outside of it. In this video, Josh May with RE/MAX of Grand Rapids breaks down 4 hidden gem communities within 45 minutes of Grand Rapids that more people should be talking about.*VIDEO CHAPTERS*Introduction (0:00) Rockford, Michigan (1:06) Saugatuck, Michigan (2:22) Greenville, Michigan (3:21) Ada, Michigan (4:24) Big Takeaway (5:25)*Michigan's Hidden Gems: Cool Cities Beyond Grand Rapids*When people start researching a move to West Michigan, Grand Rapids is almost always the starting point. It makes sense. It is the second-largest city in Michigan and has a lot going for it. But what a lot of people discover after digging a little deeper is that some of the most desirable places to live in the entire region are the smaller communities just outside of it.In this video, we highlight four communities that consistently surprise people with how much they offer.*Rockford, Michigan* sits about 15 to 20 minutes north of Grand Rapids and has one of the most authentic small-town feels in all of West Michigan. The entire downtown is built around the Rogue River, making it walkable, connected, and genuinely enjoyable to spend time in. Local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and the Riverwalk trail system make Rockford the kind of place where people actually live in their community. It also has strong schools and a good mix of home styles and price points.*Saugatuck, Michigan* is a completely different experience, and that is exactly the point. Located about 40 minutes west along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Saugatuck is defined by its coastal feel, vibrant art scene, and the kind of lifestyle that makes it feel like a permanent vacation. Oval Beach is one of the best beaches in the state, and the downtown is filled with galleries, shops, and waterfront character. For buyers who put lifestyle above everything else, Saugatuck is worth serious consideration.*Greenville, Michigan* is about 30 minutes northeast of Grand Rapids and has become a go-to for buyers who want more home for their money. Larger lots, more square footage, and lower price points make Greenville attractive to people who are feeling priced out of closer-in communities. Beyond the value story, Greenville has a growing downtown, riverfront parks along the Flat River, and a strong local community that keeps people rooted there long-term.*Ada, Michigan* has transformed significantly over the past several years into one of the most sought-after areas in West Michigan. The village has been redeveloped with intention, featuring a walkable downtown anchored by the Ada Hotel, alongside luxury homes, private wooded settings, and gathering spaces that feel high-end without being cold. Ada sits just minutes from Grand Rapids, making it the ideal option for someone who wants privacy, upscale living, and easy access to the city all at once.Whether you are drawn to Rockford's river town walkability, Saugatuck's lakefront lifestyle, Greenville's space and affordability, or Ada's luxury and community, there is a version of West Michigan built for how you want to live. You do not have to be in Grand Rapids to have an incredible life here.

Marissa Isang is an Emmy-nominated storyteller whose career has taken her from Chicago newsrooms to the forefront of AI and tech communication.Born and raised in Chicago, Marissa reflects on how the city shaped her understanding of family, resilience, and curiosity. We talk about the feeling of Chicago, navigating life between Bronzeville, the suburbs, and Rockford, and why the city never really leaves you.We also dive into her journey through television news, producing live broadcasts, covering iconic Chicago moments like the Cubs' World Series run, and earning Emmy nominations for her storytelling. Then we explore her transition into the tech world, where she now helps make AI understandable, accessible, and human.This conversation is about evolution, curiosity, storytelling, and learning how to navigate a rapidly changing world without losing sight of who you are.Episode Highlights:• Why “Chicago is a feeling.”• Breaking into television news and sports broadcasting• Covering Chance the Rapper and the Cubs World Series• Transitioning from journalism into tech and AI• Making artificial intelligence understandable for everyone• Ethical AI and why representation matters• The power of curiosity in storytellingEpisode Resources:Marissa's LinkedInMarissa's Instagram AccountLink to purchase:FYLPxTracee Badway Merch CollaborationFYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration*suggestion is to size upDownload this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasureClick here to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify.To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com.

Chicago Rinkcast host Andy Campbell is joined by staff members Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O'Malley to watch and discuss the 2026 NHL draft lottery with instant reactions on the results. Where will the ping pong balls land for the Blackhawks? We'll be live with the announcement and provide analysis on the Hawks' future pick.Join via YouTube or Facebook to be eligible to win a free #Blackhawks t-shirt from @500LEVEL or use THERINK26 for a 30% discount

Calling all professionals who work with the families of kids with dysregulated and big, baffling behaviors!I'm hosting my annual, FREE audio-training the week of May 4th!Head to RobynGobbel.com/BafflingBehaviors NOW to register so the moment the audios go live on May 4th, you'll have access right here in your podcast app!*** Let's hang out this summer at two different trainings for professionals!Therapy with Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors- June 1 & 2 in Syracuse, NY RobynGobbel.com/NYPresence in Practice- July 15, 16, & 17 in Rockford, MI (outside Grand Rapids) RobynGobbel.com/Michigan2026 :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

We have streaks, and streaks that have been struck, and hello new guy, and some monster home runs fueled by quesadillas. Patti preps you for collective bargaining which should start Any Day Now. And she wants you to do some homework by reading this piece in the Athletic if you want to get all caught up. Pottymouth gets all Alice in Wonderland with the Phils firing their manager and is Mattingly 110 yet? We cross train with national anthems and the NHL and a pretty meaningful O Canada moment. The Women's Baseball World Cup qualifiers were great for Canada and not so much for Puerto Rico – next stop Rockford. Congrats to some DC Girls Baseball stars heading to the Maria Pepe series in Williamsport. Lastly, the Miami Grand Prix tells the Brooklyn Cyclones I see your hot dog jog and raise you caviar and gold flakes. Patti cheated on NCiB with another podcast. Check her out on the Daily Deuce. Video and everything.We say, “He talks like Cody Bellinger looks,” “Let's hope that all works out with the purple coat,” and, “more ridiculous hot dog news.” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith,, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

This week Tom & Zeus break down the Creatures Of The Night 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Box Set Disc 5, "Bonus Live Performances & Bonus Creatures Tour Sound Effects." The KISS album Creatures Of The Night was released in 1982 and although not a success upon its release, has become a classic KISS album and worthy of the Super Deluxe Box Treatment. Disc 5 of the Box set is 12 live performances from the Creatures Of The Night tour from four different concerts (Rockford, IL & Sioux City, IA & Pine Bluff, Arkansas & Houston, TX) and 7 special effect tracks. This is SIOL's 13th live album review. The guy's discuss the album SIOL style and breakdown the album, the tracks and of course Paul Stanley's outrageous stage banter as well. They list their top 5 favorite tracks and rank the cover and the album against the 12 live albums by KISS that were previously reviewed. So tune in everyone and grab Paul's C@!K or like Paul, we're gonna tell you to F#$K OFF! To Purchase KISS' “Creatures Of The Night (40th Anniversary) Super Deluxe Box Set” on Amazon Click Below:   ⁠Creatures Of The Night (40th Anniversary) Super Deluxe Box Set⁠   To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   ⁠Raise Your Glasses Book⁠   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   ⁠www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com⁠   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content?  Care to help us out?  Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   ⁠SIOL Patreon⁠   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   ⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON⁠   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: ⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store⁠   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ⁠ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com⁠   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: ⁠iTunes⁠ ⁠Podchaser⁠ ⁠Stitcher⁠ ⁠iHeart Radio⁠ ⁠Spotify ⁠   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠Facebook Page⁠ ⁠Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: ⁠Pantheon Podcast Network⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you always trying to be perfect? Every day we face thousands of decisions that can either help us break free or tie us in knots. Today, we look at the sometimes overwhelming decision process that can affect triathletes in training, racing, and life. We get into premature optimization, how you should build your cake (base), and eventually ask if it's "decision" fatigue or "precision" fatigue. We talk about the idea of always feeling judged and graded and how that can wear out our love for the sport. We look at the differences between inside riding and outside. We talk about dealing with the elements without a second thought. We also look at how to get to the top and spoiler alert, it's not by skipping steps. When we boil it down, it all comes back to honoring the intent of your workouts. Also, if you're thinking of doing one of these GREAT MIDWEST races, Ironman 70.3 Rockford, Ironman 70.3 Muncie, Ironman Wisconsin, or Ironman 70.3 Omaha, please use this link to sign up so we get a little credit from the boss: https://go.ironman.com/crushingiron Topics: Tornadoes and biking in the dark Old Man Talk Micro decision making and fatigue Online training plans Premature optimization Over exposure to tips, tricks, and hacks Noise and marketing Compounding negative effects Precision making fatigue Intervals or consistent riding? Trainer fatigue Go for the INTENT of the workout Precision Fatigue Get outside Inside bike position vs Outside position Feeling judged and graded all the time F-bomb settings The cake is the intent, the icing is precision We don't need more weight on our backs Delaying getting back into things Intent is relative to the day, week, month This is for you Taking the stairs to get to the top Moving is the momentum Maximize your intent Make your wins possible RIP Uncle Butch Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

The helpers ~ therapists, coaches, teachers, advocates ~ are burning out at alarming rates. We talk endlessly about self-care, caseload management, and having better boundaries but almost nobody is addressing the root cause. This is a special episode that I recorded for all the professionals who listen. All the helpers who show up day after day because they love to help the parents of kids with big, baffling behaviors. All the helpers who are tired and wondering how much longer they can keep doing this. In this episode, you'll learn:Why working with clients in chronic protection mode pulls helpers into protection mode too - and how that's the real starting point of burnoutApplying the "all behavior makes sense" framework to your own nervous system responses changes everything about how you workThe skill that actually prevents burnout - and why bubble baths and calendar blocking aren't itAnd if you want to learn more, you can join 4000+ other professionals and me in Making Sense of Baffling Behaviors- a 4-part free audio training for professionals!Resources mentioned in this podcast:All Behavior Makes Sense {EP 198}Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/burnoutCalling all professionals who work with the families of kids with dysregulated and big, baffling behaviors!I'm hosting my annual, FREE audio-training the week of May 4th!Head to RobynGobbel.com/BafflingBehaviors NOW to register so the moment the audios go live on May 4th, you'll have access right here in your podcast app!*** Let's hang out this summer at two different trainings for professionals!Therapy with Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors- June 1 & 2 in Syracuse, NY RobynGobbel.com/NYPresence in Practice- July 15, 16, & 17 in Rockford, MI (outside Grand Rapids) RobynGobbel.com/Michigan2026 :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagramOver on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)

A private eye called out to a quiet farm on a still September afternoon finds two sisters poisoned and shot, a brother in the wind, and a barn even the animals won't go near.THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: On September 5, 1893, on a farm outside Winnebago, Illinois, widow Bridget Hart returned from a brief errand in her potato field to find her twenty-six-year-old daughter Mary lying face-down on the porch steps, bleeding from her mouth and nose, and her twenty-three-year-old daughter Nellie staggering in the barn with a green stain of arsenic-laced Paris green pesticide running down her dress. Before she died the following afternoon, Nellie identified her own brother — thirty-five-year-old John Hart, the family's black sheep, recently returned home after years of drifting and feuding with his siblings over his share of their late father's $50,000 estate — as her attacker. He had forced both sisters to drink the poison and shot each of them at close range, Mary four times. John fled on horseback but was captured that same night in a Rockford barber shop, where he calmly drank a small dose of laudanum as police closed in. He was tried in January 1894, convicted in under an hour despite a defense that blamed his brothers, claimed malaria and mental illness, and accused the dead girls themselves of conspiring to poison him, and was hanged in the Winnebago County jail yard on March 16, 1894 — bringing to a close a case made stranger still by the fact that his father had taken his own life two years earlier with the very same poison.ORIGINAL CASE SOURCES…https://www.hauntedrockford.com/the-hart-family-murders/WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: April 27, 2026EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/noir-parisgreen

Today, our goal is to help you prepare for a solid swim by learning to like, and eventually love the water. We talk about many things you can be doing right now to make your swim as strong as possible. We look at how to approach training: swim hard, swim long, swim often. We get into ways to calm anxiety along with how to handle race morning. We talk a lot about the importance of warming up the proper way and how to handle a wetsuit before your race. Despite how people say the swim is the smallest part of the race, we want to share our thoughts on why being ready, confident, and calm while respecting the situation is so important. We also throw out a few ways we think races could deliver a better situation surrounding the swim. Also, if you're thinking of doing one of these GREAT MIDWEST races, Ironman 70.3 Rockford, Ironman 70.3 Muncie, Ironman Wisconsin, or Ironman 70.3 Omaha, please use this link to sign up so we get a little credit from the boss: https://go.ironman.com/crushingiron Topics: Back to the early days of Crushing Iron podcast IM Texas Swim death We have no guarantees Outsider perspective on Ironman racing Find a way to like, then love the water Repetition equals increased comfort levels Swim hard, swim often, swim long Attempts to ease the swim in races Anxious athletes How to warm up and why it's so important Swim with other people Own your space and position Being prepared and calm Dynamic warm up area We all know what to do Different way to start races Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

We start today with a proclamation that Mike is throwing out his power meter and Robbie has a surprising reaction. We ask, what's your preferred way of suffering? We get into climbing hills and getting too caught up in the numbers. We talk about the importance of breathing and its relationship to your heart rate training. We talk about keeping things simpler to avoid mistakes. We address enjoyment vs. punishment. We ask what the real finish line is. The beauty of the bike. The power behind not getting hurt or burned out while keeping a streak of rebellion. The frequency of movement adds up. Also, if you're thinking of doing one of these GREAT MIDWEST races, Ironman 70.3 Rockford, Ironman 70.3 Muncie, Ironman Wisconsin, or Ironman 70.3 Omaha, please use this link to sign up so we get a little credit from the boss: https://go.ironman.com/crushingiron Topics: Tornadoes and Winter Back in the lake . . . How do you prefer to suffer? Making too many decisions on the course? Mike declares he's throwing his power meter in the trash Do we know what it really feels like to go to the well? Do you race with or without power Correct breathing in all disciplines Heart rate and respiratory rate When the day doesn't work for you The simpler you keep this, the fewer mistakes you make There is no finish line Dance more Finding enjoyment vs. punishment Being too strict and precise It's time to be outside Breathing on the bike Not getting hurt or burned out Being a little rebellious Frequency of movement adds up Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

Six children were bludgeoned and stabbed to death in their beds in a Churchill's Grove home while their mother slept in a Milwaukee motel room — unaware that her husband had already decided that if he couldn't have her, no one would have anything. The night of January 7th, 1978 would leave a wound in Rockford, Illinois that never fully closed. Neighbors still whisper about it. The house is still there. And according to at least one person who lived inside it — so is something else.FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The ax murders in Villisca, Iowa. The Defeo murders made famous by the Amityville Horror. Two crime scenes where no one heard a thing. The same thing happened in the charming little areaof Churchill's Grove… a story not so famous, but just as disturbing. (No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders) *** Lily Dale… where Spiritualism is celebrated and practiced more than just the spooky months. Populated by hundreds of psychics and mediums, it has become a kind of tourist attraction for those seeking a psychic reading. (Welcome to Lily Dale) *** Bowden Road in Huntsville, Texas seems to have no end of paranormal activity and strange experiences – particularly the section of road that leads straight into Martha Chapel Cemetery. Bowden RCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:42.870 = Demons Road of Huntsville00:07:01.936 = No One Heard a Thing: The Simon Peter Nelson Murders ***00:28:44.395 = Welcome to Lily Dale ***00:37:34.853 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Demons Road of Huntsville” by Dana Goolsby for Texas Escapes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdpt36m4“No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders” by Stuart R. Wahlin, posted to Medium.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4key7czw“Welcome to Lily Dale” from the Hidden Haunts Paranormal Facebook page: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8h3ca2(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: January 17, 2023EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/SimonPeterNelson