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This week, Shaun wants to give Studio Bind another chance after Mushoku Tensei, will 3 episodes of Ruri Rocks prove them worthy of redemption? Meanwhile Remington creates a new competitive sports league. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com. Like our show? Check out our friends AnimEighties for more anime reviews! Visit our Patreon at patreon.com/AnimeoutofContext if you would like to contribute to the show and get hundreds of hours of bonus content ranging from clips from our pre-episode banter, bonus episodes (including the 4 years of the 12 days of April Fools), our prototype Episode 0, to even getting shout-outs in the show! Intro and Outro are trimmed from "Remiga Impulse" by Jens Kiilstofte, licensed by MachinimaSound to Anime Out of Context under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 which the licensor has modified for the licensee to allow reproduction and sharing of the Adapted Material for Commercial purposes

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   It went a little under the radar but my goodness did Marco Rubio and company open up a major discussion with a terrorism summit he hosted in DC.  Rubio identifies the dangerous leftists worldwide and brings the stats on just how lopsided it is.  Then he brought up Stephen Miller to swing a sledgehammer.  This is good stuff.    Philip Sarnecki rocked a KKHI tee shirt at a rally in Sabetha this weekend as he's running for governor.... LET'S GO!    Phil LeVota isn't running to stay on as Jackson County executive but there are rumblings he's going to run for Mayor after Q is term limited.  Oh, and LeVota is guest hosting my radio show one week from today.    Former CNN anchor Don Lemon says everyone wants him to run for president.  President Trump attended the World Cup and received a rough welcome from all the liberals and globalists in the stands.  The Royals gave up 19 runs Sunday.   A New Zealander wins the British Open.  NASCAR returns to a track after 30 years and Window World is the title sponsor of the race.  And in our Final Final... we reveal the main reason the World Cup succeeded in America

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In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: more Independence Day anti-gun propaganda, this time from March For Our Lives; the Turkish President's gift of revolvers to European NATO leaders, and why that's a problem for most of them; James Talarico of Texas claims to be pro-Second Amendment,  but that's not what he said in 2020! why every state needs to be wary of gun control efforts, because what happened to Virginia could happen to them; California doubling down on restrictions in the wake of SCOTUS attacking the bans on "assault weapons". Xander was in a place where a one-way shooting range suddenly  became two-way; Tiny tells us the do's and don'ts of drone operation; and Paul explains why the Home Distiller's Association is suing the US Government for the right to bottle distilled spirits. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic March For Our Lives: 250 YEARSof guns in America Turkey's leader gives revolvers to every NATO leader as parting gift Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at NATO Texas's Talarico Backed AR-15, Ammo Mag Ban in 2020 Video Never Assume What Happened to Virginia Can't Happen to You The California AG says the state's "assault weapon" ban should be even more strict to stop "workaround products" Tiny's Rocks and Cows TRUST Pilot License FAA's B4UFLY service Spear Defeats Drone at 2016 Rusborg Medieval Festival Joat Rope HDA Case (PDF)  Ream Case(PDF) HDA Founding HDA Membership information  Moonshine Stills & Alcohol Stills | Distilling Equipment – Brewhaus  

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We revisit our conversations with authors of some of the year's most fascinating science books in our annual holiday book show. Featuring:Questioning the purpose of whale song — for love or echolocation?Journeying through deep geological time to better tackle problems of the futureBiological sex is complicated, but that's what helps animals like humans thrivePlus, science journalist and BookLab podcast co-host Dan Falk reviews The Martians by David Baron, Dinner With King Tut by Sam Kean and The Mind Electric by Pria Anand.

https://youtu.be/RI_6ZvdjVuE Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities, LLC, is driven by a mission to create value that changes lives by helping business owners follow the 4 Steps to Creating Equity Value, intentionally grow their companies, maximize enterprise value, and achieve successful liquidity events. Through strategic planning, disciplined execution, and a purpose-driven approach, Matt has helped companies achieve significant growth while empowering entrepreneurs to build businesses that create lasting financial and personal impact. We explore Matt Andersen’s Reverse Engineer Your Outcomes Framework — Define Your Financial Goal and Timeframe, Design a First 100-Day Plan, Build an Annual Plan, and Adjust and Reset Quarterly. Matt explains why business owners should reverse-engineer their desired financial outcome before creating a growth strategy, how a focused 100-day plan builds early momentum and accountability, and why quarterly adjustments keep organizations on track toward long-term goals. He also discusses how thought leadership, educational content, internship programs, and AI-powered client experiences have fueled Westlake Securities’ growth while helping entrepreneurs achieve private equity-like results without giving up ownership of their businesses. — 4 Steps to Creating Equity Value with Matt Andersen  Good day. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast, and my guest today is Matt Andersen, the CEO of Westlake Securities, LLC, the number one lower middle-market investment bank in Central Texas, focused on advising companies seeking to intentionally grow or obtain liquidity. He’s also the author of Intentional Growth, as you can see behind him on the screen. Matt, welcome to the show.  Hey, Steve. Thanks so much for having me. I’m super excited to be joining you on today’s show.  Yeah. I love the title of the book and the cover. This is exactly what you want to do with companies, right? You intentionally want to grow them, and then you want to grow their value and create great exits, which I’m sure you have a lot to tell us about. Yeah, that’s exactly right. Our business model… Taking a quick step back, I’m CEO of Westlake Securities, as you mentioned, a lower middle-market investment bank. A lot of the companies we work with, we’re really helping them grow. That’s about half our business. The other half of our business is folks who, once they’ve grown and achieved a certain position or value in the organization and have gotten to a certain point in their career, might want to start thinking about liquidity, or maybe an ultimate exit plan for liquidity—not just for their financial tie-up in the business, but also for their time. So that’s the other half of what we do. We help people think through that next step.  Yeah, because you need both, right? If you have a lot of money but no time to enjoy it, that’s not really good. If you have a lot of time but no money, that’s not good either. So you need both.  That’s right. So yeah, the business fits really, really well. For a lot of our folks, we’re with them on very long-term journeys. In some instances, it’s been six, seven, eight, nine, even 10 years for them to grow the organization to a value that’s truly exciting for them, and then help them think about how best to monetize that once the organization has hit a goal based on size and time. Okay. That’s fascinating. So let me take a step back and ask you: what is your personal why, and how are you manifesting it in this business?  Yeah, that’s a great question. I think about it this way. A lot of companies have mission and vision statements. We actually do something a little different. We have a purpose statement. That purpose statement is: We create value that changes lives.Share on X At this point in my career, if you define careers as you would maybe a sporting event, I’m probably in the third quarter of my career.  One of the things that gets me excited every day is a transaction, for instance, that we had about two weeks ago. There were about eight people who had a truly life-changing experience in a positive way. That’s really neat. In addition to those eight people, there was a group of four people who became shareholders for the first time in this organization. It was really neat. Those sorts of conversations are really fun to have. So creating value that changes lives is really important. We tend to think about that holistically too. For our team, we've been fairly blessed with growth.Share on X  Then, if you think about the full cycle back to the community, we typically pick one charitable organization each year, and we try to make an impactful donation to that one charitable organization. So I think, from client to team to community, that holistic vision is what gets me skipping into work every day.  Yeah. I mean, if you can change your clients’ lives and you change your team members’ lives for the better, that’s very powerful. That’s very empowering. Yeah. And then to see that roll through the community is even… Yeah, it’s pretty neat. It’s pretty neat to see.  So that’s the third leg of the stool: the clients, the team, and your community.  That’s right. You’re really embedded in there. My question is, how do you do that? Do you have a framework for changing these lives? Obviously, you wrote a book, so maybe it’s the spine of the book that you might share with us, or maybe another framework. This podcast is all about frameworks.  So what is a three- to five-step process, or maybe three or four ways to look at something, that informs you or your clients? Or it can be anything that helps you streamline things in your business and make things simpler, which our listeners might benefit from and interpret in their own way.  Yeah. I’m a big framework fan, which is part of the reason I was excited to join the podcast, because I think about things that way. Especially if you figure out what works over time, the goal is to replicate that. Just like a manufacturing facility figures out how to make everything from a microchip to a pair of shoes, and they keep doing the same thing repetitively, I think frameworks in business, if they’re given enough flexibility, can be hugely powerful.  I’ve written two books. Completing the Deal is my first book. “Intentional Growth” is my second book. Intentional Growth is really about organizational growth, and the book is full of great frameworks.Share on X But if I were to share the one I believe is the most impactful—and it’s also fairly simple—it would be this: Reverse-engineer your desired outcome upfront.  So often, businesses we come into contact with know they want to grow. They know they want to achieve certain things. But oftentimes, they haven’t done a great job of defining two things: The timeframe they want to do it in, and the level of achievement they want to get to. One of the things we tend to see in business is that people will make a budget, for instance. They’re going to pull in a sales backlog and a CRM report. A customer did X last year, so we’ll just add 4%, and they’ll do Y this year.  We’ll hire a couple of people. That can be a way to budget. But I think the better way to approach budgeting is, once you’ve reverse-engineered the course, to say, “Over the next five years, we’re going to get from here to here.” Then really think about that as a stair-step process, almost like the path behind me. If we need to go from here to here, year over year, how do we actually grab that growth out of the marketplace? How do we make sure that we’re on the right path?  One of the things we spend a lot of time on with companies we're helping grow is this reverse engineering.Share on X It’s a great framework. There’s a lot about it in the book. A couple of really important takeaways, probably the most important one I can share is the timeframe. What we’ve found is that three to seven years is the best timeframe. Anything less than three years starts to feel like there’s not enough time to actually see the seeds you’ve planted bear fruit. Anything longer than seven years…  Well, Steve, seven years is just a long time. It’s hard to predict cycles and things of that nature. By default, absent another driving force, we tend to think in five-year increments. Kind of split the difference. Five years. The other framework we really focus on is picking a financial destination that’s truly impactful. A lot of times, when people think about the stress of business growth, part of the reason it’s stressful instead of exciting is because they’re worried about growing 8% to 10%, or maybe 12%. That’s good growth. It’s nice.  But it’s not exciting. To me, that feels more like a burden than excitement. If you went into your business planning thinking, “Over the next five years, we’re really going to 3X the size of the business, 4X the size of the business, maybe even 5X the size of the business…” Then, in order to achieve that, we need to hit Y growth over the next 12 months.  That really reshapes what might otherwise be a stressful scenario based on anecdotes into something much more exciting and engaging. Those are the two main frameworks: Time and a financial outcome that would truly be exciting. That’s the premise the book starts with, and it’s something we use all the time, every day.  So that’s interesting. If I were to translate it into a three- to five-step framework or process, what’s step number one? Is it defining the financial destination, or is it the timeframe?  So, number one, those two things are probably going to go together. Timeframe and financial outcome. From a framework perspective, first we’re going to set that destination. Then we’re going to move into the other pieces. Step two is likely going to be creating a 100-day plan. Why do we want a 100-day plan?  Because we want to make sure tomorrow is going to be different from today. Again, it’s one of those things where a 30-day plan is too short, and a six-month plan is too long. A 100-day plan is a way to jump-start a growth plan, and we really want to see a few things from it. One is some early wins, because we’re all wired that way. The more we win, the more we want to play the game, right? Yeah. So you do want to have some early wins.  You want to have some visibility. Organizationally, we plan to communicate the goals and objectives of our destination and outcome, what our 100-day plan is, and then accountability. Accountability to outcomes. Those are the three main things we want to see from that 100-day plan, even though there are a lot of details. Step three would be a one-year plan because we really want to say, “Okay, we’ve got this timeframe. We’ve got this destination we want to get to. We’ve got a 100-day plan to jump-start it.  Now we have a one-year check-in.” From that one-year point, in addition to things like KPIs or Rocks—or whatever an organization uses to manage accountability to outcomes—we want to reset the sails every quarter to six months going forward. But the 100-day and one-year plans are really important to making sure we’re off to a good start on our journey to get where we want to be in five years.  Love it. So that’s interesting. It’s more of a bottom-up approach. Some people preach a top-down approach. You do have a top as well because you have a financial destination three to seven years out. That’s fascinating. You also follow the private equity idea of a 100-day plan, so it aligns with that approach too. One of the things I like to talk about with clients is, how can we create private equity without private equity? How can we get private equity results without having to give up a chunk of the pie? So that is fascinating.  Yeah. And that’s a big part of it. Anyone who’s looking for that message is really going to gravitate to this book. What I do tell people is, you don’t have to sell to grow, but you do have to plan. This is a great framework for doing that, based on 27 years of personal experience and 23 years of firm experience. I’ve personally helped 40 companies achieve seven-, eight-, and nine-figure growth in enterprise value, and we’ve closed $5.7 billion in transactions. All of that feeds into this book, which I think people can use to find a better path—and a proven guide—toward growth without having to give up control.  Yeah. I love it. So tell me, Matt, what drives growth in your business at Westlake Securities?  I think there’s a few things that have been helpful to our growth. Number one, we’ve been fortunate to be in markets that are robust. So we do have a bit of a perfect storm going on right now. There’s a lot of capital available. There are a lot of tools available. And we’ve got an aging demographic of business owners. All of those things are creating this perfect storm of either growth or liquidity.  These conversations are happening more now than they ever have in the last 27 years of my career. It’s unbelievable. These conversations went from things people talked about maybe once a year to, for some organizations, getting outreach every week from somebody who wants to talk to them about a growth investment or buying their business. These topics are coming up more and more, and I think in a much more impactful way.  So number one, there are a lot of favorable market dynamics. Number two, we have the history and track record that’s helpful when a business owner is asking, “Can this company really help me grow?” or “Can this company really help me sell?” We’ve got a great track record for that. That track record is built on, number three, our team.  A lot of our people have spent time with Fortune 1000 companies. They’ve worked for major banking organizations, run brands for Fortune 1000 companies, worked in private equity, or worked for other investment banks. So they bring tremendous experience. And then, last, is our process. Part of the reason for creating the two books is to be very transparent about what our processes are and to lead our advisory work by example.Share on X  We want to be transparent in how we think about helping companies either grow or obtain liquidity. I think those four legs of the stool are the reason we’ve been able to grow so much over the last few years.  You say the market is good because of the Silver Tsunami, as some people call it. Yeah. It’s kind of a cliché. And also the abundance of capital. Private equity has a lot of money to spend, as do strategic buyers. So I get that part. I also understand that you have great assets inside the company—your track record, your team, your processes, all of that. Then what happens? Do those people just find you, or do you actually have to intentionally do something to drive the growth?  Well, that’s well said. Just like we preach, we have to practice. Some of the ways we’ve been able to attract companies to our organization are through our digital presence. If you check us out on LinkedIn, we post a lot of great content there. We provide a lot of data. We do a quarterly deep dive by industry on where transactions have been. We share growth tips very openly. We provide downloadable resources.  The books have been helpful. The books have led to speaking opportunities. I speak internationally on the topics of capital raising, growth, and M&A. Lastly, joining awesome podcasts like yours has become one of our 2026 initiatives, and it’s been a lot of fun. It’s been amazing to see the response. Inevitably, somebody emails and says, “Hey, I saw your conversation with Steve. I thought it was pretty cool. Here’s something about my business.  How can you help, or what do you think?” For everyone, we’ve got something. For our ideal client, we obviously have our core services. For folks who are a little smaller, we’ve got a whole suite of workshops that range in cost and time commitment. Then, all the way down to a $17 or $25 book, which we feel is within everyone’s reach.  Part of this—and I’m sure you’re wired the same way—is just a pure passion for helping others find their own form of success. Whether it’s a $17 book, a multimillion-dollar capital raise, or a $300 million sale of a business, everywhere in between, we can provide someone with some element of value if they’re interested in engaging with us in a conversation. So that’s been helpful too.  Yeah, I love it. It’s very smart. You basically have a long-term view and a long funnel. You can connect with people at any stage of where they are and then support them through increasingly intensive ways.  Can I share with you the funniest one that I ever saw coming? Of course. We’ve always been big believers in giving back through university talks and internship programs. That’s been going on for some time, and it really took the next step in 2020 when all the internships were shut down. We were one of the early firms to launch a virtual internship program.  Now we’ve had over 1,000 interns go through our various internship programs, completing them from five different continents. Now those people have graduated. Several of them have been out of school for many years and are building their own careers. It’s been amazing to see that an experience they had when they were 19, 20, or 21 is now paying dividends five to ten years later. That’s one I never saw coming. We always did it as a way to give back. But it's been interesting to see it become a long-term brand-building exercise and a positive way of giving back to the community that has honestly created more opportunities than I ever would have thought.Share on X That’s amazing. So you created all these ambassadors, then, that I think will bring you clients.  You know, that wasn’t probably the intention when we started. But we’ve had people come back and tell us, “Hey, that internship changed the course of my career.” We’ve had parents whose kids got their first job out of school after doing an internship with us say, “Hey, I can’t guarantee you’re going to get the project, but I at least want to offer you the opportunity to participate because I appreciate what you did for my son or daughter during that internship.” So that’s been really cool. Again, it’s this kind of karma, give-back mindset.  Yeah, I love it. That is very valuable. These days, internships are really challenging to come by, so they can be a really valuable building block for young people. So let me switch gears here and ask you another question. What’s one thing that you’re trying to figure out in your business right now?  That’s a great question. We’re laser-focused on a couple of things. I would say one that a lot of businesses are going to share in common is AI and implementing what I’m calling the light side of AI. I feel like there are really three views of AI in the marketplace. One is a group of people who are still asking, “What does AI stand for?” We’ll put them off to the side for a second. Then there’s the light side and the dark side conversation going on.  The dark side is more about automation leading to job elimination. The light side is really about how we elevate the customer experience or the client experience. How do we elevate what our people are doing and delivering every day? That’s really the area we’re focused on. We have a strategy inside our company as it relates to AI, but the simplest way I can describe it is that we're going to be customer-centric—client-centric—in what we do with AI.Share on X  We want to create the best experience for those who engage with us by using better technology to do it. That’s really a major focus for us in 2026. The other focus is making sure that Intentional Growth gets off to a great start. It’s available for pre-order right now. It’s debut week for pre-orders. It hit number one in four categories. It officially launches in October. The book, speaking, workshops—the whole growth initiative—is really important for our firm, but also for the people we come into contact with.  Who wouldn’t want to grow their business and increase its value by $5 million, $10 million, or $50 million over a reasonable period of time? I think most people who decided to go down the entrepreneurial path did so with the hope of creating abundance. The only way to create that abundance for themselves, their customers, their employees, their vendors, and all their key stakeholders is to grow the organization. So AI and Intentional Growth are our two main business challenges and opportunities for the year.  Yeah. That’s great. And hitting number one in four Amazon categories on pre-order, that is actually very rare. So you must be doing something right there. Either you have an amazing PR machine, or the book is just very, very good. Well, I’m hoping it’s the latter—that the book is going to be that good. I do think the first book created a nice foundation. There are thousands of copies in print. It got a lot of great feedback on Amazon. It’s been used by universities, industry groups, and others. So I think there’s a nice nucleus of potential readers for book number two.  I’m really excited because Intentional Growth is going to be much more interactive than the first book. It’s going to include downloadable forms and AI-powered interactive tools at the end of each chapter, so readers can take what they’ve learned in that chapter and immediately translate it into practical tools for their business.  My hope is that it gets into the hands of any business owner or organizational leader—from someone at an early-stage company to someone running part of a large publicly traded company. If they have a real desire to grow and are looking for a better path to do it, my hope is this book ultimately finds its way into their hands. Yeah, definitely. So if people would like to connect with you, obviously they can go to Amazon and buy Intentional Growth by Matt Andersen.  Yeah.  Definitely do that. And where else can they find you?  There are a few places. Book-wise, Amazon first, then all the major retailers—Barnes & Noble, Porchlight, and others. Both books are available now, and Intentional Growth will ship in October. I would encourage people to find us first and foremost on LinkedIn. I do a lot of personal posts there. We also host events. Westlake Securities has a strong presence on LinkedIn as well. Again, we share a lot of events, free content, and free data.  We spend six figures a year purchasing proprietary data and organizing it in a way that’s useful for business owners to understand trends, valuations, what’s happening in the capital markets, the cost of debt, how much equity was invested in private companies last quarter and last year. There’s a lot of great free information available through those two resources. I also do quite a bit of speaking. If you’d like to attend a talk, I speak internationally on capital raising, growth, and M&A.  That’s amazing. So definitely check it out. Check out Matt’s LinkedIn, especially the quarterly market reports. Those are going to be very interesting. I’m sure you’re using your six-figure database to produce some great charts. So check that out. Buy Intentional Growth, and see how it can help your business. I love your framework—the reverse-engineering idea. You really have to know where you want to get to, how much time you have, and then figure out what it takes to get there.  What’s going to be that above-10% exciting growth rate that’s going to 3X or 5X your business? So thank you, Matt, for coming and sharing your wisdom. And if you’re listening out there, make sure you follow us on LinkedIn, subscribe on YouTube and Apple Podcasts, and leave us a review, because every week I bring you an exciting entrepreneur who’s growing their business. So thanks for coming, Matt, and thanks for listening. Thank you, Steve. I appreciate you having me. To everyone listening out there, best of luck until we interact next. Let’s grow. Important Links: Matt's LinkedIn Matt's  website

It's the sound of music on this episode of On the Rocks, as we chat with conductor, composer, arranger, and vocal contractor Alexander Lloyd Blake, whose work spans the concert hall, the recording studio, and the film stage. As Artistic Director of two-time Grammy-winning group Tonality, he leads one of the country's most distinctive choral ensembles. We do a deep dive into Alexander's relationship with music, coming out, the power of activism through music, his place in the industry as a queer Black man, the decade-long success of Tonality, some fun behind-the-scenes stories from his film work, celebrating America's 250th birthday, what's up ahead, and more....with co-host model and musician Steven Dehler and your sassy host with the sassy most, Alexander Rodriguez. Raise a glass, it's On the Rocks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marley Kayden breaks down a volatile week on Wall Street as AI-linked semiconductor stocks faced major losses amid concerns that AI spending expectations may have gone too far. She covers sharps declines in chip stocks, IBM Corp.'s (IBM) massive drop following investor concerns, and PayPal's (PYPL) surge after takeover interest sparked renewed market attention.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

9-1-1 on the Rocks has survived its first shift, and unfortunately, Buck has already acquired significant workplace trauma.This week on 9-1-1 on the Rocks, we're covering 1x02, “Let Go,” an episode about all the ways people try to hold on when everything around them is falling apart. Buck learns that wanting to save someone doesn't mean he can, Abby welcomes the relentlessly competent Carla Price into her home and immediately recruits her as a best friend and romantic adviser, and Athena tries to keep her family functioning while Michael's revelation continues to crack it open.Also on this episode:Buck's first devastating loss on the job and why “I will not let you go” tells us almost everything we need to know about him.Season one's startlingly dark discussions of suicide, grief, isolation, and the limits of what first responders can protect people from.Angela Bassett delivering a performance so raw it changes the temperature of the entire show.It's heavy. It's messy. Carla is already running the place, and Buck Buckley has officially begun collecting trauma like it's part of his LAFD benefits package.xoxo,Fandom on the Rocks

Lisa Rusczyk and Dona Murphy interview Jake about his experiences with having breast cancer as a man, and how he came to peace with it.This is a video podcast on Spotify and YouTube.Want to know more about Jake Messier?https://www.theguywithstage4breastcancer.comSupport the podcast in the way you see fit!Thank you for watching and listening.

Click to Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Youtube-Subscribe-SoapDirt ABold and the Beautiful LEAK divulges a shocking storyline involving Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) and Eric Forrester (John McCook) has taken an unexpected turn. A credible source hints at a possible violent incident involving the two characters, indicating a significant change in Will's storyline and potentially affecting Eric's health. This unconfirmed spoiler has fans on edge as they anticipate the unfolding drama.  The B&B episode centers around Will Spencer, who finds himself in a distressed state at the Forrester estate. He pleads desperately with Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) to return to him, claiming that his life is falling apart without her. However, his pleas fall on deaf ears as Eric Forrester and Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) label him as a destructive influence in Electra's life.  On Bold and Beautiful, a confrontation ensues when Eric finds Will in his home, pleading with Electra. He angrily tells Will to stay away from the Forresters. Though it was confirmed that Eric would confront Will, an unconfirmed leak suggests that Will might retaliate physically. The leak suggests a heated altercation between Will and RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti), leading to a possible accidental injury to Eric.  More B&B spoilers reveal that as the drama unfolds, Electra's loyalty to Will is tested. Despite her claims of love for Will, she refuses to risk her job or family ties for him. This rejection, coupled with Eric's hostility, sends a heartbroken Will to the Bikini Bar where he encounters Dylan (Sydney Bullock), who offers comfort. The episode ends with an ominous spoiler photo showing a worried Electra kneeling in front of an unseen person at the Bikini Bar. Soap Dirt has grown to the most subscribed to YouTube soap opera channel. Visit our Bold and the Beautiful section of Soap Dirt: https://soapdirt.com/category/bold-and-the-beautiful/ Listen to our Podcasts: https://soapdirt.podbean.com/ And Check out our always up-to-date Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers page at: https://soapdirt.com/bold-and-the-beautiful-spoilers/ Check Out our Social Media... Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoapDirtTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoapDirt Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/soapdirt/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soapdirt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapdirt/

Happy National Gummi Worm Day!Episode 415 is an absolute DANDY! The Home Run Derby reignited the passion of baseball as they returned to a semi-old format for a CLASSIC. The World Cup final is set in Atlanta. Plus, FOOTBALL IS BACK as we continue our virtual road trip of NFL divisional early previews continuing with the AFC North. Also, more news in the Bison at Yellowstone saga. Finally, another power ranking session, this time the top 10 types of Ice.As for golf, it's the final major of the year for the 154th Open Championship in Merseyside, England at Royal Birkdale GC. The G.U.Y.S list is not quite back for our "models" in our DraftKings DFS lineups (NOT ADVICE). We're gonna talk a little bit about/look at some golfers, & pick out a few below the radar gems for a T30 or Make the Cut parlay.We have got all the segments: Salute Your Sports/Headlines, Water Cooler Debate, How Dare You's, and Other Relevant Sports. Also, it would not be a show without the Dad Joke and which one of us is leading our inter-squad WOAT-A-MAKER challenge? Look alive, folks!Follow us on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/MillyGoatsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/TheMillyGoatsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheMillyGoatsTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/TheMillyGoatsPodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TheMillyGoatsApple Pod - https://rb.gy/0meu1Spotify Pod - https://t.ly/ZUfObWeb - https://themillygoats.godaddysites.com/

Hannah and Luke from the legendary Cows Go Moo join the show this morning to talk about their upcoming return to the Folk on the Rocks stage this weekend, and why it's their favourite place in the world to play!

An early review of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey along with loads of movie news. Plus an interview with In a Cold Vein filmmaker Eric Owen. Hilarity ensues? 0:00 Intro 6:31 Tribute to Sam Neill 10:58 I Play Rocky Trailer 19:13 Ms. Marvel Actress on Gen Z 22:44 Concept Art for Avengers:Doomsday 26:07 Avengers Doomsday Tickets Going on Sale 30:19 Yelena in Avengers: Doomsday 33:20 Chat Comments 43:08 The Odyssey Review 1:16:20 Filmmaker Eric Owen 1:35:57 Netflix's Description of Gone with the Wind 1:49:47 Final Thoughts 1:54:26 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Rocks to Roots, hosts Hilary and Duane sit down with Heather Delanoy of Wild Sage Farms, a woman veteran-owned farm in Deep Creek Canyon just outside Spokane that has grown into a local powerhouse in just four years. Heather shares how she left a long career in aerospace to farm full time, and how she now grows a little bit of everything: spring plant starts, summer produce, CSA boxes, and value-added goods for the winter markets.The conversation digs into the good stuff, literally. Heather talks building rich, high-organic-matter soil on land that was once one of the area's first homestead dairy farms, growing giant pumpkins from championship seed, and the twenty-plus varieties of hot peppers she has ready as starts this season. She also gets into supplying local restaurants and schools through Link Co-op and the Scale House Co-op, why eating local and in season matters, and how a CSA box can turn anyone into a more adventurous cook.Whether you are a backyard gardener, a market regular, or someone who just wants to eat a little more local, this episode is full of inspiration and practical wisdom on growing food, caring for the land, and staying woven into your community.Follow Wild Sage Farms on Instagram @wildsagefarmsspokane and shop plant starts and CSA shares at wildsagefarmsspokane.com.

We're starting off here by talking about how many of us have this little voice inside our heads that asks the question: Am I enough? It sometimes gets louder after we've made a mess of things...and we've all made a mess of things. Since we all live with that voice I want us to sit with Paul's words, "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." No condemnation. That isn't just good news, it's like a whole world being opened up in front of us. But that's not the end for Paul; it's just the beginning. Jesus tells a story about a farmer who just sows seeds, like, all over the place. God scatters seed with reckless abandon. Everyone is invited. The seed lands on all kinds of ground just as grace arrives in all kinds of lives. Maybe we've spent years analyzing the soil of our lives. Rocky? Thorny? Hardened? Notice that Jesus never said any patch of ground is permanently doomed. Rocks and thorns can be removed. Hardened ground can be broken up. Paul gets this when he talks about living according to the flesh and living according to the Spirit. It's like two different kinds of soil. Jesus loves to talk about plants and growth, and if there's one thing we know about growth, it is that it's slow. The invitation here from Paul and Jesus isn't to try harder. It's to become softer. More receptive and less defensive. More open to change and less afraid of it. Because the promise of these two passages seems to be: when soil opens itself to grace, when the heart makes room for the Spirit, life begins to emerge where we thought only death existed. There is no condemnation. That's where it starts. Then growth and transformation happen slowly. And maybe, years from now, someone will find themselves standing in the shade of the tree that is your life that grew from a seed you don't ever remember being planted. Speaker: Aaron Vis Scripture: Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 http://bible.com/events/49636153

This episode of Forks BS opens with sponsor messages and a lighthearted joke segment before diving into local and national headlines. Hosts discuss a lawsuit alleging two babies were switched at birth at a Grafton hospital 36 years ago, the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the surge of poisoning conspiracy theories, and escalating U.S.-Iran strikes and regional tensions. The show also features local rants about parking and development, listener calls and texts, and information about upcoming Grand Forks events and the radio show's schedule.

This week, we finish up this 2 parter with Clifford, trying to stay in the NBA, but constantly fighting with coaches, leaving him seemingly always in the doghouse. As his NBA career fizzles, he begins to truly see trouble. He hets arrested for such things as assaulting his mother, and stealing a Sheriff Deputy's off duty vehicle. Not to mention wandering the streets for years, panhandling for crack money, and standing on building ledges, while talking snakes tell him to jump. He eventually gets help for mental illness, and seems to be in a good place, until more tragedy strikes!!   Lose your promosing NBA career, because you refuse to have a decent attitude, get arrested for some very embarrassing things, and finally find peace, while living in a halfway house with Clifford "Psycho" Rozier - Part 2!!   Check us out, every Tuesday! We will continue to bring you the biggest idiots in sports history!!   Hosted by James Pietragallo & Jimmie Whisman   Donate at... patreon.com/crimeinsports or with paypal.com using our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com Get all the CIS, STM & YSO merch at crimeinsports.threadless.com   Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things CIS, STM & YSO!!   Contact us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/crimeinsports crimeinsports@gmail.com

Jason Rylander has been busy working on the Lueken's Village Foods United Way Fishing Tournament, grabbing a top 3 finish in Lundmania on Ottertail Lake, catching BIG walleyes in Canada, guiding on the Turtle chain, and getting ready for a bucket list trip WAAAAY up north. We cover it all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Hooked on Sports, John covers the impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the world-class competition seen in this tournament, plus the cultural diffusion of the masses seen around North America. Who does he see advancing to the final on Sunday at New York/New Jersey Stadium (or MetLife Stadium)? Not as easy as it looks, huh?Plus, with John being back from the summer hiatus, he discusses the Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat trade, the Jaylen Brown and Paul George swap between the Celtics and 76ers, the NBA Draft, the Knicks offseason, and where LeBron James could be headed next.Major League Baseball is at its All-Star Break, with an incredible Home Run Derby last night, the All-Star Game tonight, plus the biggest stories from the 1st half across baseball, including the Mets' disastrous performance, the Dodgers success, the raging hot Red Sox, and more. He then discusses Jannik Sinner winning his second consecutive Wimbledon title in gentleman's singles, and names to watch in The Open Championships in England this weekend.

July 13, 1985. The benefit concert Live Aid amasses millions of dollars for famine relief, and well over a billion viewers worldwide. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

In this Resilience Unravelled episode, Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Celeste Warren, a US-based former chief diversity and inclusion officer who retired after nearly four decades in global corporations and now consults, speaks, and promotes her book The Truth About Equity. Warren explains why equity is often misunderstood as preferential treatment and uses the “rocks and fence” analogy to show equity as giving people what they need without taking away from others, while the fence represents systemic “isms” that require long-term change. She emphasises the role of dialogue in widening entrenched perspectives formed early in life, addresses DE&I pushback by framing equity as pragmatic business, marketing, and leadership basics, and outlines a six-step “equity in action” model including awareness, access, advocacy, action, accountability, and empowerment. She discusses AI hiring risks and the need for checks and balances, shares her goal of creating ripple effects through education and allyship, and closes with “stay relevant, stay supportive, and stay in the fight.”00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:49 Celeste's Career Journey02:36 Why Equity Matters03:40 Rocks and Fence Explained06:54 Mindsets and Upbringing10:58 DEI Pushback and Proof11:35 Equity as Business Basics15:17 Who the Book Is For16:09 From Awareness to Impact17:39 Equity in the Age of AI20:38 Big Dream and Ripple Effect21:52 Where to Get the Book22:16 Final Takeaways and WrapYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

Dice x Numbers 6:24-26Your daily crossover of faith and fandom! Experience daily Biblical encouragement from nerdy Christian podcasters, bloggers, and content creators. Join the Nerd of Godcast community at www.NOGSquad.com

Everyone talks about AI as the future of work. But what if the bigger story is something we're overlooking?In this episode, JR speaks with leadership strategist and author Dan Pontefract about why experience—not youth—may become one of the most valuable assets in tomorrow's workplace. As workforces age and labor shortages grow, Dan argues that organizations must rethink how they hire, develop, and retain talent—or risk losing decades of knowledge and expertise.In this episode, you'll learn:Why demographic change may have a bigger impact on work than AIWhat "age debt" is—and why organizations aren't prepared for itHow ageism affects professionals at every stage of their careersWhy traditional generational labels may be doing more harm than goodDan's "Rivers, Rocks, and Rubies" framework for understanding career growthHow organizations can turn experience into a competitive advantage instead of treating it as a costWhat professionals can do to build careers that remain relevant and rewarding for decadesWhether you're just starting your career, leading a team, or thinking about what's next in your 50s, 60s, and beyond, this conversation will challenge many of the assumptions we've long held about work, careers, and retirement. You'll come away with a new perspective on why experience may be one of the greatest advantages you can build—and why the organizations that recognize its value will be the ones best positioned to succeed in the years ahead.Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcasts/dan-pontefract/.For more career guidance and resources, subscribe to my member community at https://community/pathwise.io

A keen sportsman and lover of all things outdoors - William Pike's life was changed after he was critically injured during the 2007 eruption of Mount Ruapehu. William and a friend had climbed the maunga on September 25, and on descent decided to spend the night in the Dome Shelter. That evening, Mount Ruapehu erupted. Rocks, water, and mud crashed violently into their hut. His friend James Christie ran down the mountain, in the dark, to seek help. And members of the Ruapehu Alpine Rescue Organisation came to his aid. The rescue, and is recovery, sparked the genesis of what is now known as the William Pike Challenge, which aims to build resilience in young people, and encourage them to enjoy the great outdoors.

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discuss Remco Evenepoel's comments critical of his Red Bull teammate Florian Lipowitz following Stage 6, before breaking down Tim Merlier's dominant stage win in a chaotic bunch sprint in Bordeaux and what it says about the battle to be the race's top sprinter. They also touch on the Green Jersey battle, preview tomorrow's Stage 8, another likely sprint stage that will serve up a rematch of today's action. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Lagoon: Use code MOVE for 15% off at https://LagoonSleep.com/THEMOVE Nextbets: Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim the best sign-up offers https://nxtbets.com/betoutcomes/ Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/  

CrowdScience listener Liana from Canada got in touch to ask about some very specific rocks she'd seen on an island in Indonesia – jagged, rugged and a very strange shape: hexagonal. They were in long columns, and clicked together like a jigsaw. But what are they, and how did they get there? Across the world in the UK, CrowdScience listener Sarah emailed us to ask about the famous rocks of the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. What makes them so uniformly hexagonal? Presenter Alex Lathbridge investigates, visiting the Giant's Causeway to speak to geologist Dr Kirstin Lemon from the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland. She explains how this amazing landscape formed, and why the mythical rocks look the way they do today. We also hear from Dr Alfend Rudyawan from Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia about Liana's intriguing rocks. Are these distant locations more closely related than you might think? And we look to nature – because angular, uniform hexagons crop up surprisingly often. Professor Jean-Marc Schlenker from the University of Luxembourg explains why hexagons are much better than other shapes. Presenter: Alex Lathbridge Producer: Hannah Fisher Editor: Ben Motley(photo: Giant`s Causeway in Northern Ireland Stock photo- Credit: MANUEL FIL ORDIERES GARCIA via Getty Images)

Wir müssen wieder über die BACKROOMS reden! Der Liminal-Space-Horror-Hit hat eine Extended Version mit einer 16-minütigen Post-Credit-Scene bekommen und ob sich dafür das Kinoticket lohnt, verrät euch Lenny in diesem Podcast. Außerdem haben sich Alper, Marius und Lenny die Live-Action-Verfilmung von VAIANA angesehen und sprechen darüber, ob der genauso bekloppt ist wie die Perücke von Dwayne Johnson. Von schlechten Filmen geht es zu schlechten Bewertungen. Die drei gehen Filme durch, die auf IMDb schlechter bewertet wurden als von ihnen selbst – welchen Wert hat IMDb bei der Filmauswahl? Und sind Filmkritiken deswegen eigentlich überflüssig? Das und warum sich Lenny die Chance entgehen lässt, mit Ewan McGregor feiern zu gehen, erfahrt ihr hier im neuen Podcast bei CINEMA STRIKES BACK! Viel Spaß. :)

9-1-1 on the Rocks has officially entered the firehouse.Welcome to the inaugural episode of the newest Fandom on the Rocks podcast. We're kicking off our brand-new recap series of 9-1-1 with 1x01, “Pilot,” the episode that introduced us to our beloved 118. We dive in on Abby Clark, who is very clearly being positioned as the emotional entry point of the show, Athena Grant's immediate Angela Bassett-ness, Bobby Nash's ominous little black book, and Buck Buckley's straight hair, terrible judgment, and desperate need to be loved by literally anyone with a pulse.This is the beginning of our re-rewatch journey through the emergencies, trauma, found family, baffling narrative choices, questionable timelines, emotional devastation, and extremely pretty first responders that make 9-1-1 so dangerously rewatchable.In our first episode, we're talking:Abby as the original emotional center of the showBuck stealing a firetruck for sex reasonsBobby Nash being deeply, obviously, alarmingly Not OkayAthena Grant arriving fully formed and already done with everyoneBabies in walls, snakes in apartments, suburban break-ins, and 9-1-1's early commitment to chaosRetcons, Ryan Murphy-isms, and our commitment to judging canon because we love itIt's messy. It's intense. It's weirdly good. And unfortunately, we're in it now.Welcome to 9-1-1 on the Rocks. Let's overthink television together.xoxo,Fandom on the Rocks

What happens when three people with strong opinions, an alarming number of notes, and absolutely no ability to watch television casually go back to the beginning of 9-1-1?Welcome to 9-1-1 on the Rocks, a new podcast from Fandom on the Rocks.We're here for the big feelings, the baffling choices, the slow burns, the plot holes, and whatever other insane thing network television has decided to throw at us this week. This time, that means fires, floods, earthquakes, cruise ship disasters, improbable medical emergencies, complicated family dynamics, and one Los Angeles firehouse that has somehow become our entire personality.We're starting with Season 1 and recapping 9-1-1 episode by episode, going all the way back to the beginning — with full knowledge of where the show goes, what gets retconned, what gets better, what gets weirder, and what will eventually make us yell at our screens.For anyone new to the wee-woo show, 9-1-1 follows the firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and one extremely badass sergeant responding to some of the strangest and most spectacular emergencies Los Angeles can produce. But beneath the collapsing buildings, occasional fires, runaway vehicles, and people getting stuck in places no human being should ever be stuck, this is a show about trauma, recovery, love, identity, caregiving, second chances, and the families people build for themselves.It is also a show about incredibly attractive people who are catastrophically bad at boundaries.Because this is a Fandom on the Rocks podcast, we won't just be recapping what happens. We'll be asking the important questions.What does Season 1 look like when you already know which details will become foundational, which will quietly disappear, and which will be retconned nine years later?When does the 118 stop being a group of coworkers and become a family — and did the show realize it was happening at the time?Which character dynamics were carefully planned, which were created by accidental chemistry, and which exist because fandom looked at the text and understood the assignment?How many devastating things can happen to Chimney before someone lets that man have a peaceful afternoon?Why do the actual emergencies sometimes feel less alarming than the emotional subtext?And how many times can the 118 run directly into fire, flood, earthquake, cruise ship disaster, or whatever else the show has planned for its next season-opening arc before someone makes them all sit down and have an honest conversation?Our hosts also bring very different relationships with the show to the rewatch. Emily and Alison know what is coming, remember what gets forgotten, and have years of character analysis, fandom history, and ship feelings ready to go. Mandy watched Season 1 when it originally aired, left when Abby did, and has spent the years since absorbing the rest of the show through Tumblr, fandom osmosis, and whatever Emily and Alison have yelled about in her general direction.Which means there will be predictions, forgotten plotlines, hindsight, spoilers, retcons, and at least one moment per episode where someone says, “Wait, is that actually what happened?”If you know Fandom on the Rocks, you know the vibe: smart fandom chaos, character analysis, ship dynamics, television criticism, production choices, emotional damage, and the occasional realization that we care far too much about fictional people.If you're new here, welcome.We're skeptics first, critics second, and fans always.There will be jokes. There will be feelings. There will be an alarming number of notes.So grab your coffee, your group chat, and your trauma waiver. Let's go back to the 118.xoxo,Fandom on the Rocks

On this edition of "Fast Freddie Rocks Youngstown," Freddie is joined by Patsy, Tom & Jim from legendary Youngstown rockers Left End! Left End are gearing up for their "Final Ride" set for Oct. 10 at Powers Auditorium! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/d1hNhdDTPVE

Dune: Part Three debuts a second trailer along with excerpts from a Q&A with Dune director Denis Villeneuve and actor Timothée Chalamet. Plus loads of Hollywood news. Hilarity ensues? 0:00 Intro 8:27 Dune Part 3 Trailer Reaction 23:25 Inside the Dune Part 3 Fan Event 41:49 Chat Comments 49:55 Dwayne Johnson Says He Lacked Cultural Representation Growing Up 58:51 The Odyssey First Reactions 1:04:01 Samantha Morton on Vilification of Women 1:07:13 Matt Damon on Shooting IMAX 1:12:15 The Odyssey Trailer is the most disliked Nolan Trailer 1:20:35 Adam Corolla on Modern Film Promotion 1:24:09 Gina Carano in Citizen Vigilante 2? 1:27:57 Final Comments 1:32:52 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My mom is back on the podcast for some mom daughter time that we recorded for the Heiniacs ;)My mom's journey as a spiritual psychic mediumTalking to ~dead people~ My LA trip recap (story about this crazy film bro I met) & why I love LA soooo much Aging and maintaining a youthful spiritManaging control issues, specifically at my fiancé's 30th birthday party where I spiraled for 6 hoursChic or Freak (my mom comes up with them!!!) 

July 7, 2026; 6pm: The New York Times' Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan join MS NOW's Ari Melber to discuss their new book, "Regime Change," which goes inside the chaos of President Trump's second term. Plus, comedian Larry David releases a brand new show that spotlights historical moments through satire. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The political fallout escalates as new allegations rock Platner's campaign, prompting prominent Democrats, party leaders, and former supporters to distance themselves. We break down the latest reporting, Platner's response, Jake Tapper's interview with the accuser, and why many Democrats are now calling for him to withdraw.We also cover President Trump's launch of the new Trump Accounts program, the viral reaction online, and why some critics are refusing to participate. Plus, Sunny Hostin's comments about patriotism spark backlash, Chuck Todd's July 4th criticism, a viral TikTok defending the American flag, and Jasmine Crockett once again blames racism for Democratic losses.Later, we dive into the latest courtroom developments in the Tyler Robinson case, including Candace Owens' coverage, Jeremy Boring's response, new testimony presented in court, and the growing debate surrounding media narratives and political commentary.If you enjoy smart political commentary, breaking news, media analysis, and the biggest stories shaping today's headlines, be sure to like this video, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Lock in under $10/meal while beef prices climb with Backyard Butchers at https://BackyardButchers.com/Chicks Code CHICKS auto-applies for 30% off first order + 2 free 10-oz ribeyes + free shipping!Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://JoinDeleteMe.com/CHICKS and use promo code CHICKS at checkout. Together, we can equip parents, protect children, and safeguard the next generation. Support the Concerned Women of America's Defend Our Girls campaign, visit https://ConcernedWomen.org/Chicks.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

Welcome to Your Movie Rocks, an Alternate Ending podcast hosted by Mandy Albert.  For every episode, Mandy will watch a movie assigned by her guest host, followed by a lively discussion.  There's only one rule: no matter what the movie does to her, Mandy is only allowed to love it.   This month, we welcome back our first three-time player Andrew Milne, who has once again selected a movie that neither Mandy nor most of our listeners ever would have sought out on their own: Imaginaerum, an 85-minute music video for Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish.  Come along on a wild CGI roller coaster ride as Mandy and Andrew gamely try to pronounce "Imaginaerum," gamely avoid pronouncing most other Finnish names, and get into deep subjects like death, aging, memory, and scary snowmen.  Also, we have a digression on sexy blood-red dresses.

On today's action-packed podcast, Charlie Sykes and Matt discuss:— Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner faces credible rape allegation just weeks after winning the nomination — top Democrats, including Ro Khanna and Elizabeth Warren, are calling on him to drop out. — How this spectacular and predictable collapse could change the battle for Senate control — Democrats' dilemma: Can they replace Platner without looking like they're anointing another candidate? Lessons from 2024— Trump's “curse” strikes again: US Soccer star reinstated after Trump personally lobbies FIFA — America's World Cup goodwill ruined— Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with cardiac arrest — what his prolonged absence means for the narrow GOP Senate majority— Former Trump fixer Michael Cohen reconciles with Trump after years as a Never Trumper — Charlie and I react!— Plus: Ted Cruz Supreme Court joke, why character & corruption are back on the table, and more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

Krishna Kaliannan wanted to start a tech company but failed at every attempt. On the side, he was teaching himself how to cook with high-protein, low-sugar ingredients. Not just out of interest, but out of necessity. As a teenager, Krishna had been diagnosed with diabetes and epilepsy, meaning he adopted a keto diet long before it was trendy. Krishna's home experiments with pea powder and monk fruit eventually became Catalina Crunch, one of the country's most popular high-protein, low-carb breakfast cereals and snacks. In this episode, Krishna shares how a life-changing health condition sparked an obsession with healthy baking— and a brand that reimagined snacking.What You'll LearnHow to turn a health challenge into a business opportunity The art and science of baking with esoteric ingredientsWhen to trust partners and when it's best to take charge yourselfWhy the DTC model is great for some industries and disastrous for othersTimestamps:00:06:16 - Dealing with diabetes and epilepsy as a college student00:12:38 - What Krishna learns from his early failures in tech00:22:43 - The first, low-sugar cocoa puffs: “Rocks that tasted like soil.” 00:27:36 - His homemade cereal gets good enough to sell00:32:42 - Naming the brand: classy alliteration and a nod to a Will Ferrell movie 00:44:51 - Learning to make cereal like the pros at Texas A&M00:54:43 - Krishna moves from NYC to Indiana to make sure the cereal is made right01:01:04 - Whole Foods, Costco, and becoming a household brandThis episode was researched and produced by Chris Maccini with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant. Our engineer was Kwesi Lee. Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the terrifying change currently sweeping the UK that big tech is ignoring? Trafficking expert Dr. Allison McClement reveals the industrialization of child abuse and how the apps we use every day have become tools for predators. From the 850% increase in live-streamed abuse since the pandemic to the shocking "Netflix-style" platforms hosting this content on the normal web, this interview uncovers an economic engine of depravity. We dive deep into the specific dangers of platforms like Roblox, the emergence of the "Com" and "764" groups targeting young children, and the statistical anomalies in the UK's grooming gang inquiries that suggest a much larger, darker cover-up. Why is law enforcement struggling to keep up, and why are the world's most powerful tech companies doing so little to stop it? This is a wake-up call for every parent and citizen. Watch until the end to understand the full depth of what's being hidden and how the "savior complex" of political elites might be fueling the fire. #AndrewGold #Heretics #BigTech #OnlineSafety #Whistleblower #DrAllisonMcClement #Roblox #764 #TrueCrime #DigitalSafety Chapters 0:00 The Terrifying Change Big Tech Ignores 2:08 The 850% Surge in Live-Streamed Abuse 4:32 The "Netflix for Predators" Exposed 7:15 Paying 95p to Direct Real-Time Torture 10:12 Why It's Not Just on the Dark Web 13:45 The "Self-Generated" Image Lie 16:01 Why Roblox Is Every Parent's Nightmare 18:33 The Rise of the "Com" & 764 Groups 21:55 The Dark Reality of Female Predators 25:40 Is Meta Profiting From This Silence? 29:15 Why Big Tech Refuses to Use AI to Stop It 32:44 The Privacy vs. Protection Paradox 35:30 "Just Remove the Chat": A Simple Solution 38:05 Bacha Bazi: The "Cultural" Abuse We Ignore 42:48 The Statistical Impossibility of Grooming Gang Data 46:12 The "Red Room" Testimony They Buried 49:50 Why Politicians Refuse to Turn Over the Rocks 53:22 The Dangerous Elitism of Jess Phillips 57:55 How the "Savior Complex" Silences Real Victims Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, explains that in the summer of 1864, Confederate General Jubal Early, known as Lee's "mean old dog," launched a bold campaign that brought the war to the gates of the nation's capital. After repelling Union forces at Lynchburg, Early marched through the Shenandoah Valley and into Maryland, winning a time-consuming victory at Monocacy against Lew Wallace. This delay proved critical, as it allowed the Union's Sixth Corpsto rush to Washington's defense just as Early reached Fort Stevens. During the skirmish, President Abraham Lincolnfamously stood on the parapet under fire from Confederate sharpshooters before being told to step down for his safety. Simultaneously, the Confederate Secret Service planned a complex special operation to free 10,000 prisoners of war at Point Lookout, though the plot was eventually scuttled. While Early lacked direct coordination with Mosby, the Rangers supported the campaign by conducting the "Calico Raid" at Point of Rocks, severing the B&O Railroad and cutting off Union reinforcements. Mosby's tactics remained centered on swift, close-range attacks using pistols and shotguns to overwhelm the Union's Second Massachusetts Cavalry. Despite the brutality of these "running gunfights," Mosby was noted for treating high-ranking captives with respect, eventually forming post-war friendships with former enemies like the Union officer Forbes. This segment illustrates how close the Confederacy came to winning the war through a back-door strike on Washington. The Unvanquished (4)1863

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Today on The Gist, we examine a wave of 6-3 Supreme Court decisions. Then, strategic communications analyst Anna Varfolomeeva of the Cognitive Security Institute joins the show to discuss her War on the Rocks report exposing the deep systemic rot inside the Russian military infrastructure. Varfolomeeva explains how intense Ukrainian drone innovation has ground Russia's advances down to a microscopic 23 meters a day and how a culture of institutional lying has left the state uniquely fragile. Finally, in the spiel, check the statistical baseline before falling for media sensationalism, analyzing everything from French heat-wave drownings to Pete Hegseth's military promotion blacklists. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠sales@amplitudemediapartners.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would happen in a world with too much oxygen? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice break down how rocks actually float, warm blankets, and why oxygen isn't actually flammable.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-rocks-float/ Thanks to our Patrons Oli H, Michael, Dodo Moon, Dylan Halse, David Kovner, Alex Morales, Anthony Cole, Mark Stephenson, Dane, Lisa LaVergne, TheCamo1989, Peter, Alyce Adams, Gabriel Prusan, Abby, Rose, Hal Crimm, Khawaja Rashid, Deb Driscoll, Unknown, Robert Scholl, Kristin Laskey, Rahh, Oleg Dashevsky, Mark, Shayan Alvarez, Andre, C.J. Meyer, Kipley Kerley, Jaimie Mcneil, Carmen Hairapetian, Melissa Clark, Alan, Christian Vermeulen, Matt Rosenberg, Elisa Huertas, Chiren C, Tom, Lisa Wade, Emiliano Munoz, Wayne Bell, DM Peterson, Maxwell Warner, John Antoniou, Craig Lowry, Steve, Erica Waterman, Bailee's Clubhouse, Tim Weil, Katie Morphonios, Riley, MotionChickness, Ryan, David Jenkinson, Talon Scherwinski, Troy Taylor, Conrado, Hanes Welday, NA NA, Travis Osborne, Pasquale, Zach Truett, Jacqueline Thompson, HorrificFang, Mike Preston, Mike Meyers, CC, Mandy Potts, Mandy, Erik Rosales, Nate Harter, Daniel Kerrigan, Carl Celizic, Tyler Blankenship, William Haglid, David Martinez, Khayyal Cameras, Panch Jeyakumar, and Dylan Halcomb for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.