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The Kevin Jackson Show
Crooked Optics - Ep 26-250

The Kevin Jackson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 38:40


So Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is out there saying, “Italy and I never beg.” Strong line. Very cinematic. You can almost hear the orchestral music and see the wind machine doing its thing.But then comes the part that makes you tilt your head like a confused newsroom intern: the suggestion that the leader of the United States shows up, and somehow there's resistance to the photo op. With Donald Trump.Now pause right there. Because in today's political ecosystem, Trump could walk into a room, solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded, donate a million dollars to charity, and the headline would still somehow be: “Man With Opinions Causes Mild Atmospheric Disturbance.”So when Meloni says she doesn't understand why the President behaves this way toward allies, and that it's “a pity he doesn't show the same determination with the enemies of the West,” I have questions. Not rhetorical ones. Real ones. The kind that come with raised eyebrows and a slow sip of coffee.First, “behaves this way” is doing a lot of emotional lifting there. That phrase is like a diplomatic suitcase stuffed with assumptions, interpretations, and at least three editorial board meetings.Because what exactly is the behavior?Is it negotiating aggressively? Is it not doing the usual global handshake ballet where everyone agrees on everything in public and contradicts it in private? Or is it simply that Trump doesn't perform the “everyone is my best friend” theater that global politics has quietly standardized?And this is where the irony starts doing gymnastics.We're told constantly that Trump is unpredictable, brash, difficult. Yet somehow he's also the only president who manages to trigger simultaneous confusion and moral disappointment across continents for not behaving like a polite bureaucratic suggestion box.Meanwhile, the idea that leaders might not always be thrilled about photo ops with him gets treated like breaking news. As if international diplomacy is supposed to be a yearbook signing session where everyone writes, “Stay cool, best ally ever.”But let's step back into Meloni's critique: why not show the same determination with the enemies of the West?That's the part that sounds noble until you realize the assumption baked inside it. It assumes everyone agrees on who the enemies are, how you “show determination,” and what counts as effective action versus performative action.Because in modern geopolitics, “determination” can mean anything from sanctions, to speeches, to carefully worded statements that are strong enough to trend on social media but soft enough to survive translation.So here's the quiet question underneath all of it: are we talking about real policy disagreement, or are we talking about style disagreement dressed up as moral clarity?Because style is where things get interesting.Trump operates like a geopolitical highlighter. He doesn't just underline the sentence, he circles it three times and writes “FIX THIS” in the margin. That's not subtle. That's not delicate. But it is unmistakable.And unmistakable is something global politics often pretends it doesn't need, while secretly relying on it when things get messy.Now add the media layer, and the whole thing becomes a hall of mirrors with press passes.One leader says something. Another reacts. A third interprets the reaction. Then analysts interpret the interpretation. And somewhere in there, the original sentence has evolved into something that barely resembles its birth certificate.So when headlines suggest tension, disagreement, or “pity,” what I hear is something simpler: different expectations colliding in a very public room with very expensive lighting.And let's be honest, photo politics matters more than people admit. A picture with a world leader is no longer just a picture. It's a signal. It's a caption waiting to be written by someone who already knows the ending they want.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MÓKA Podcast
#320 Zsibók Zoltán

MÓKA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 45:22


Ebben az epizódban Zsibók Zoltánnal beszélgetünk, aki Torontóban él, és sokan a kanadai teqball egyik motorjaként ismerik. A teqball magyar találmány, mégis sokan, még a külföldön élő magyarok közül sem tudják pontosan, honnan indult ez a sport. Zoltán célja, hogy ezt minél több emberrel megismertesse Kanadában, a magyar közösségben és a nemzetközi sportéletben is. A beszélgetés elején Zoltán mesél arról, hogyan találkozott először a teqballal, hogyan próbált asztalt szerezni Észak-Amerikában, és miért kellett majdnem két évet várnia az első asztalra. A covid időszak alatt született meg az ötlet, hogy ne csak játsszanak, hanem alapítsanak egy sportegyesületet is. Így indult el a Toronto Teqball Sport Club, amely nonprofit klubként kezdte el heti szinten beépíteni a teqballt a közösség életébe. Zoltán története azonban nem csak a teqballról szól. Dunapatajról indult, gyerekkorában focizott, Vácon járt fociakadémiára, majd alacsonyabb osztályokban is játszott Magyarországon. 23 évesen került Kanadába, eredetileg futballon keresztül, munkavállalási engedéllyel. Ahogy ő mondja, itt ragadtak. Később visszaköltöztek Magyarországra, majd újra Kanadát választották, ahol vállalkozást épített, padlózással foglalkozott, később konyha- és kabinetműhelyt is indított. Szóba kerül az életmódváltás is: Zoltán ma már fél évet Kanadában, fél évet a Dominikai Köztársaságban tölt. A sport ott sem marad ki az életéből, hiszen Dominikán gyerekekkel edzősködik, teqball asztalt is vitt magával, és ott is próbálja fejleszteni a fiatalokat a labdán és a sporton keresztül. A családi szál különösen érdekes része az adásnak. Zoltán két fiáról is mesél: Martin inkább az autósport, offroad és szerelés világa felé ment, Milan viszont a foci után komolyan belépett a teqball világába. Milan Zsibok már világranglistás játékos, férfi egyesben komoly helyezéssel rendelkezik, és Zoltán szerint akár néhány éven belül a világ top 10 játékosa közé is bekerülhet. Beszélünk arról is, mennyi munka, edzés, pénz, utazás és szponzoráció kell ahhoz, hogy egy kanadai játékos fel tudja venni a versenyt az európai és ázsiai mezőnnyel. Az adásban fontos téma a magyar közösség Kanadában. Szóba kerül a Toronto Ferencváros Hungária, amelynek csapatában sok magyar vagy magyar származású játékos sportol, valamint az Árpád Kupa is, amely az észak-amerikai magyar focicsapatokat hozza össze. Zoltán szerint a sport nem csak mozgás, hanem identitás, közösség és kapcsolódás is. Beszélünk a torontói Hungaro Festről is, ahol a teqball, a Rubik-kocka, a magyar ételek, a néptánc és a magyar kultúra együtt jelent meg Toronto belvárosában. Zoltán szerint óriási dolog, hogy egy magyar fesztivál ilyen színvonalon tud jelen lenni Kanada egyik legfontosabb városában, és még turistákat is arra inspirálhat, hogy ellátogassanak Budapestre. A beszélgetés második felében visszatérünk a teqball sportági jövőjére. Szóba kerül az olimpiai álom, Brisbane 2032, a szabályváltozások, az ázsiai játékosok elképesztő technikai tudása, valamint az, hogy mitől lehet egy sport látványosabb és nézőbarátabb. Zoltán szerint a teqballban minden megvan: technika, gyorsaság, látvány, fegyelem és nemzetközi potenciál. Ez az epizód azoknak szól, akiket érdekel a magyar diaszpóra, a sport, a közösségépítés, a vállalkozói élet, Kanada, Toronto, a magyar találmányok és az, hogyan lehet 50 év felett is aktívan pályán maradni. Zsibók Zoltán története jól mutatja, hogy a sport megtanít felállni, küzdeni, dolgozni a célokért, és közben közösséget építeni mások köré. Ha szereted a magyar történeteket Amerikából és Kanadából, iratkozz fel a MÓKA Podcast csatornára, és írd meg kommentben: te kipróbálnád a teqballt?   Website: www.mayersharvest.com (http://www.mayersharvest.com/) Kuponkód: MOKA 20% kedvezményért Amazon Store: https://rb.gy/j1eiuy   Iratkozz fel a csatornára további magyar New York-i interjúkért és podcast epizódokért.   https://bit.ly/MOKAPodcatsSign  Kövess minket Facebookon: @mokapodcast Instagramon: @mokapodcastusa Web: mokapodcast.com Spotify  (https://bit.ly/mokapodcast) Apple Podcast  (https://bit.ly/moka2021) [Google Podcast](https://bit.ly/MokaGoogle) [Deezer](https://bit.ly/MokaDeezer) [LibSyn](https://bit.ly/MokaLibsyn) [Facebook](https://bit.ly/MokaFB)     Chapters   00:00 Magyar találmány Kanadában 00:47 Zsibók Zoltán és a torontói teqball 01:34 Az első találkozás a teqballal 02:09 Két év várakozás az első asztalra 02:37 A Toronto Teqball Sport Club elindítása 03:36 Dunapataj, Vác és a focis múlt 04:16 Hogyan került Zoltán Kanadába? 06:01 Vállalkozásépítés és újrakezdés 06:40 Fél év Kanada, fél év Dominika 07:53 Család, Martin és Milan története 08:21 Milan Zsibok és a világranglista 10:29 Mi kell a világ top 10-hez? 16:34 Tudják-e Kanadában, hogy a teqball magyar találmány? 17:10 Hungaro Fest Toronto és a magyar közösség 27:14 Olimpiai álom, Brisbane 2032 és a teqball jövője

School of Hard Knocks Podcast
Ronnen Harary | Meet The Billionaire Toymaker Who Turned 5,000 Toys Into $2 Billion

School of Hard Knocks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 60:32


Ronnen Harary is the co-founder of Spin Master, the global toy and entertainment company behind Paw Patrol, Bakugan, Air Hogs, Rubik's Cube, and more. Starting with a handmade product called Earth Buddies, he helped build the company into a multi-billion-dollar business across toys, entertainment, and digital games.In this episode, Ronnen breaks down the early Kmart deal, passing on Beyblade, building Bakugan, creating Paw Patrol, scaling globally, learning from failure, and why your 20s are the best decade to bet on yourself.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Word Podcast
Peter Frampton – ‘the Face of 1968' looks back!

Word Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 44:16


Peter Frampton, for goodness sake! Part of our lives at Word In Your Ear since we were teenagers. Played guitar on national telly when he was 14. Joined the Herd at 16 and Humble Pie two years later. Had the biggest-selling album in American history in 1976 and now releasing his first new record in 16 years. From his home in Nashville, he looks back here – with great modesty, humour and affection - at how he adjusted to such mountainous success and to “when it all came crashing down” while throwing in a winning impression of George Harrison. This too … … the Herd pursued by screaming girls across Streatham Ice Rink … when “the Face of 1968” (Frampton) joined “the Face of 1967” (Marriott) … recording with George, Ringo, Billy Preston, Steve Stills and Phil Spector (aged 20) - “where the hell am I and how did I get here?” … “I'd fallen off the radar and Bowie gave me the biggest gift anyone could give me” … the petrifying success of Frampton Comes Alive! - “I felt I'd be like a Rubik's Cube, here today, gone tomorrow” … the Scout Club gig (aged 12) that lit the fuse and playing Ready Steady Go! when he was 14 (same show as the Stones) … when his father met Mick Jagger … making the doomed Sgt Pepper film with the Bee Gees … working with Sheryl Crow who'd had a poster of him when she was 14 … and revisiting his childhood home in Beckenham. Order ‘Carry The Light' here: https://www.frampton.com/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Word In Your Ear
Peter Frampton – ‘the Face of 1968' looks back!

Word In Your Ear

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 44:16


Peter Frampton, for goodness sake! Part of our lives at Word In Your Ear since we were teenagers. Played guitar on national telly when he was 14. Joined the Herd at 16 and Humble Pie two years later. Had the biggest-selling album in American history in 1976 and now releasing his first new record in 16 years. From his home in Nashville, he looks back here – with great modesty, humour and affection - at how he adjusted to such mountainous success and to “when it all came crashing down” while throwing in a winning impression of George Harrison. This too … … the Herd pursued by screaming girls across Streatham Ice Rink … when “the Face of 1968” (Frampton) joined “the Face of 1967” (Marriott) … recording with George, Ringo, Billy Preston, Steve Stills and Phil Spector (aged 20) - “where the hell am I and how did I get here?” … “I'd fallen off the radar and Bowie gave me the biggest gift anyone could give me” … the petrifying success of Frampton Comes Alive! - “I felt I'd be like a Rubik's Cube, here today, gone tomorrow” … the Scout Club gig (aged 12) that lit the fuse and playing Ready Steady Go! when he was 14 (same show as the Stones) … when his father met Mick Jagger … making the doomed Sgt Pepper film with the Bee Gees … working with Sheryl Crow who'd had a poster of him when she was 14 … and revisiting his childhood home in Beckenham. Order ‘Carry The Light' here: https://www.frampton.com/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Word In Your Ear
Peter Frampton – ‘the Face of 1968' looks back!

Word In Your Ear

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 44:16


Peter Frampton, for goodness sake! Part of our lives at Word In Your Ear since we were teenagers. Played guitar on national telly when he was 14. Joined the Herd at 16 and Humble Pie two years later. Had the biggest-selling album in American history in 1976 and now releasing his first new record in 16 years. From his home in Nashville, he looks back here – with great modesty, humour and affection - at how he adjusted to such mountainous success and to “when it all came crashing down” while throwing in a winning impression of George Harrison. This too … … the Herd pursued by screaming girls across Streatham Ice Rink … when “the Face of 1968” (Frampton) joined “the Face of 1967” (Marriott) … recording with George, Ringo, Billy Preston, Steve Stills and Phil Spector (aged 20) - “where the hell am I and how did I get here?” … “I'd fallen off the radar and Bowie gave me the biggest gift anyone could give me” … the petrifying success of Frampton Comes Alive! - “I felt I'd be like a Rubik's Cube, here today, gone tomorrow” … the Scout Club gig (aged 12) that lit the fuse and playing Ready Steady Go! when he was 14 (same show as the Stones) … when his father met Mick Jagger … making the doomed Sgt Pepper film with the Bee Gees … working with Sheryl Crow who'd had a poster of him when she was 14 … and revisiting his childhood home in Beckenham. Order ‘Carry The Light' here: https://www.frampton.com/Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay-Jay & Flynny Catch Up Podcast
CATCH UP: Thursday 18 June - The Court of The Fun Police Is In Session!

Jay-Jay & Flynny Catch Up Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 12:34


Sarah & Adam here! Missed the show? Here's some of our fave bits: We get your crack up stories of when the fun police got involved! Dumb things are always happening to Adam ... Now he has to finish a Rubik's Cube to keep the kids happy. Sarah takes us through the Scottish invasion of the World Cup and all the fun antics they're getting up to in the States. If you have a great yarn for the radio or just want to get in touch, you can message us anytime on our socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morefmdriveFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/morefmdrive

That Sounds Funny
The Dancing Crabs, Meta Glasses, and a Tooth in the Yogurt. (283)

That Sounds Funny

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 78:31


Keith explained his new Amazon affiliate storefront and how it works, noting that while they might receive small commissions from affiliate links, it’s separate from merchandise sales. Visit: Keith’s Amazon Marketplace Terry mentioned downloading The King of Queens TV show. Find the first season here on Amazon prime: King of Queens first season < Keith discussed creating a storefront and shared details about setting up a profile picture and bio. The group briefly talked about a podcast episode featuring James Kennison and a humorous story about a tooth found in yogurt. Keith also mentioned his experience with a coffee cup from Hardee's that leaks, leading him to purchase travel mugs to solve the problem. News of the Week The group discussed two unusual animal stories. Terry shared a report about dancing crabs in Japan that emerge annually to perform synchronized dances, possibly related to breeding season. Jill then described a remarkable story from Oklahoma about a pregnant cat that gave birth to five kittens but later accepted a baby rabbit as one of her offspring, with the mother cat apparently accepting the unusual addition to her litter. Keith shared a story about a record cockroach bust in Australia involving over 100,000 Madagascar hissing cockroaches worth $200,000 Australian dollars, which were seized from a commercial breeder and likely intended for pet snake food. Terry then discussed a record-breaking golf ball pyramid construction in Texas using 19,019 balls, which beat the previous record by nearly 2,000 balls. Jill shared a unique story about a rare half-red, half-yellow apple discovered in New Zealand, which has become a local celebrity at the store where it was found, though the inside of the apple remains unexamined. Keith discussed the "Sexy Priest" calendar featuring Gina Vani Galizia, explaining that while the calendar uses photos of young men in priest clothing, it's not affiliated with the Vatican and is intended to show priests in a more playful light. Terry then shared a story about Ashad Habkar, who attempted to break the record for solving Rubik's Cubes while skydiving, successfully completing two cubes during his jump. Jill's trivia quiz The meeting featured a trivia session about The Waltons TV show hosted by Jill, where participants answered questions about characters, storylines, and show details. Terry's Top 10 List Terry presented a top 10 list of funny Bible stories, covering topics like talking donkeys, Elijah running from a chariot, and various humorous biblical incidents. Anchor Topic This is the part of the show where we talk about blindness related topics. The group then discussed a new initiative where Meta glasses will be provided free to blind veterans in America through a partnership with the BVA, with applications available at bva.org/glasses. we continue discussing a program offering free Meta smart glasses to veterans, with approximately 130,000 veterans potentially eligible for contact. Keith explained that organizations like the National Blinded Veterans Organization could participate by contacting Meta directly to coordinate distribution within their groups. The discussion also covered the availability of Meta glasses at Walmart and Amazon, with Keith noting they typically cost just under $400 when not available for free through veteran programs. Email and Final Thoughts Keith shared humorous emails and voicemails from listeners. The first email was about a misunderstanding about dating and cars. Keith followed it with the story from a woman who helped her husband at his doctor appointment. Our voicemails included one about accessories and automobiles, and another about a boy who needed to go to confession. The final word from our AI companion The meeting was primarily a casual podcast recording session where Keith, Terry, and Jill shared jokes and humorous anecdotes with each other. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don't hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today,

Film Gold
Episode 45: Deathtrap (1982)

Film Gold

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 70:20


If we told you ‘Deathtrap' was the poorer cousin of ‘Sleuth' (see Episode 13), would that be a bad thing? It would certainly be a great double bill, and the film on the docket this time is full of surprises, deception and plot twists. It's not on a par with Hitchcock's ‘Psycho' but does follow a similar structure as the viewer is engaged in one story before the film becomes something else entirely Film Gold regular Scott Phipps joins Antony for a fun moviewhose opening scene is ‘a movie of a play-within-a-play which takes place within the play on which the movie is based'. As well as Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve, we have the director with one of the greatest filmographiesever, Sidney Lumet, adapting a play by the legendary Ira Levin What could go wrong?... Enjoy! 'Film Gold' is on all the main podcast platforms. Feedback to contrafib2001@gmail.com Facebook⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmgoldpod⁠⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠https://twitter.com/FilmGold75⁠ Antony's website (blog, music, podcasts) ⁠⁠⁠https://www.antonyrotunno.com⁠ Antony's John Lennon/Beatles and Psychology/Alt. Media podcasts⁠⁠⁠https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com⁠⁠https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com⁠ Support Antony's podcast work (Film Gold, Glass Onion: On JohnLennon and Life And Life Only) at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/antonyrotunno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/antonyrotunno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Scott's podcasts ‘The Stinking Pause', ‘Reel Britannia' and ‘Rainbow Valley'⁠https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/stinkingpause⁠https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/reelbritanniahttps://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/rainbowvalley episode linksDeathtrap film pages and original trailerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathtrap_(film)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083806/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AQ2GlTw7x4 That Kiss! (shock horror!!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd9ImWTVX8I Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve interviews for the filmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFv0nVs_z7Uhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEPnsPtp3Pk&t=318s Film Gold's review of Sleuth (with Scott and his ReelBritannia co-host Stevenhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-13-sleuth-1972/id1544641271?i=1000542380256 Caine and Reeve reunited in ‘Noises Off' (1992)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjkRw2GAxRo What is Primal Therapy?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primal_therapy How to Better Understand the Rubik's Cubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK9XjwmseSk

Maintenant Vous Savez - Culture
Rosalia est-elle la Madonna de sa génération ?

Maintenant Vous Savez - Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 4:52


A la suite de la sortie de son nouvel album Lux le 7 novembre 2025, Rosalia Vila Tobella est qualifiée de visionnaire à l'instar de M.i.a ou de Madonna par le Wallstreet Journal. Elle semble bien partie pour être l'une des popstars les plus importantes de son époque. Retour sur la carrière de celle qui remporte succès critique et public dans tout ce qu'elle fait. Comment a-t-elle fait pour en arriver là ? Quel est le style de sa musique ? Pourquoi est-elle si novatrice ? ⁠Ecoutez la suite dans cet épisode de "Maintenant vous savez - Culture".⁠ Un podcast Bababam Originals, écrit et réalisé par Jonathan Aupart. Première diffusion : avril 2022 A écouter aussi : ⁠Quels sont les musées les plus insolites à visiter en France ?⁠ ⁠Comment le Rubik's Cube a-t-il rendu fou le monde entier ?⁠ ⁠Pourquoi fait-on des remakes au cinéma ?⁠ Retrouvez tous les épisodes de "Maintenant vous savez". Suivez Bababam sur Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

La Story Nostalgie
1986 : l'été d'une génération qui croyait être reine du monde, avec Tom Cruise, Queen et Highlander

La Story Nostalgie

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 3:49


Et si les albums photo étaient les meilleures machines à remonter le temps ? Brice Depasse vous plonge dans l'été 1986, il y a tout juste 40 ans, pour raconter une génération qui a grandi sans smartphone, sans réseaux sociaux, libre de vivre sans se mettre en scène. Sur ces pages jaunies, on retrouve des visages jeunes et insouciants qui ignoraient tout de ce qui allait venir : la chute du mur de Berlin, Internet, la mondialisation. Cette génération avait pour bande-son George Michael, Jeanne Mas et Queen. Elle découvrait Tom Cruise dans Top Gun et Christophe Lambert dans Highlander, deux films qui célébraient la jeunesse, l'ambition et l'idée d'être les rois du monde. Dans cette Story Nostalgie, Brice Depasse rappelle que s'arrêter aux Rubik's Cube et aux baladeurs cassette pour résumer les années 80, c'est passer à côté de l'essentiel : une époque où l'avenir semblait immense et où l'on y croyait vraiment. Un podcast Nostalgie présenté par Brice Depasse.

The Magic Guys
Quiz: Magic or Mentalism? #273

The Magic Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 64:09 Transcription Available


Episode 273 of The Magic Guys features last-minute guests Adam Axford and Anthony Denali as the hosts explore the boundary between magic and mentalism. They begin with a listener question about the Rubik's Cube routine and discuss performance choices, character, and how to land a powerful finale. The conversation expands into a rapid-fire quiz on 30+ effects—cups and balls, book tests, invisible deck, PK touches, confabulation, Russian roulette, and more—debating whether each is magic, mentalism, or both, with personal stories, audience interaction, and plugs for upcoming shows and workshops. Support the show and grab some Merch! Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it. 

Hazel Thomas Hörerlebnis
Plastic fantastic

Hazel Thomas Hörerlebnis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 87:43


Zum zweiten Mal spielen Hazel und Thomas in der ausverkauften Stadthalle Groß-Umstadt, diesmal mit einigen Specials, Guests und Special Guests. Es geht um skurrile hessische Ortsnamen, Rubik's Cubes, Mikroplastik und die Trennung zwischen Troll und Künstler. 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:22 Schräge Ortsnamen 00:11:31 Hessen was geht Staffel 2 00:22:5 Was fehlt in Hessen? 00:29:08 Rubik's Cube 00:44:14 WM 2026 00:54:14 Kochen oder Essen gehen? 00:55:23 Prof. Dr. Dr. Manfred Spitzer 01:16:24 Marina Abramović 01:29:28 Verabschiedung 01:32:00 Outro Nächster Live-Podcast in Groß-Umstadt am 1.9. https://www.ztix.de/gross-umstadt/events/fun-facts-meets-live-podcast-hazel-thomas-hoererle-vI9xzc Miltenberg https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miltenberg Ist „Lügenfritze“ erlaubt? https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/heilbronn/friedrich-merz-beleidigung-luegenfritz-strafbar-politiker-100.html Video: Hazel macht Handkäs https://youtu.be/SCST90n_1BQ?si=vN-xJt0V0pnMboz6 Birkenstock Handkäs https://www.instagram.com/kaeserei_birkenstock/ Buch Plastik im Kopf https://www.amazon.de/Plastik-Kopf-Mikropartikel-unterschätzten-Bestseller-Autor/ Hobby Horsing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby_horsing Andrea Petkovic https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Petković IG Markus Rühl https://www.instagram.com/markusruehl/ * Bayern ist flächenmäßig ca. so groß wie die Schweiz, Hessen ca. halb so groß Bundesländer-Größen https://www.manager-magazin.de/unternehmen/artikel/a-953549.html IG Bürgermeister Rene Kirch https://www.instagram.com/r_kirch/ Rubik's Cube https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubik%27s_Cube IG Krökeldil https://www.instagram.com/kroekeldil Reel HTH Rubik's Cube https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZAZwYRCyXo/?igsh=MTBhbnY4bXJ0ZnlwdA== Aryna Sabalenka https://www.instagram.com/arynasabalenka/ Podcast mit Marina Abramovic https://open.spotify.com/episode/10m21HAYgEuD3AaWIpX7Mw?si=ChTcgzSXTu2wMw78QlU5tQ Kunstwerk Banane https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/banane-aus-millionenschwerem-kunstwerk-comedian-gegessen-100.html Save the dates, Hazel und Thomas präsentieren: 1.9. nächster Live-Podcast in Umstadt, 15.9. Comedy Roast Städtebattle „Barcelona vs. Berlin“ in Frankfurt, 19.9. Tagesfestival beim Winzerfest Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/hoererlebnis Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

Productivity Smarts
Episode 150 - The Real Map of Life with Dr. James Smith

Productivity Smarts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 41:24


What if the secret to productivity isn't another to-do list or time‑hack, but a universal map of what it means to be human? In this episode, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes Dr. James Smith,  systems thinker, author of The Real Map of Life, and a man who has lived every corner of his own framework. From delivering newspapers and working on a farm to becoming a hospice chaplain, a banker, and finally earning a PhD, Dr. James discovered four dimensions that underpin every decision, every goal, and every moment of fulfillment. Gerald and Dr. James explore these four universal categories: Energy & Emotions, Human Relationships, Physical Things, and Money. They dive into why energy is the most overlooked pillar of productivity, how a broken rudder sank a battleship (and what that means for your goals), and why focusing only on money makes you lose your soul. Dr. James also shares how leaders can use a simple matrix to transform team dynamics without manipulation or fear – and why creativity and imagination are the true drivers of human development. Additionally, Gerald opens up about his own recovery from severe vertigo and how shifting his focus to energy and relationships attracted unexpected success, including a book deal and a new home. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure which part of your life needs attention first, this episode offers a science‑backed, deeply human compass. Ready to stop drifting and start steering? Listen now and discover your own Real Map of Life.   What We Discuss  [00:00] Introduction [02:01] Meet Dr. James Smith and The Real Map of Life [04:30] The four universal dimensions of human life [06:04] What "energy & emotions" really mean  [08:34] Why physical things are separate from energy  [10:20] How Dr. James became "the map of life"  [12:52] Using the four dimensions to prioritize what you need most [14:34] Advice for overwhelmed professionals [17:11] Gerald shares his vertigo recovery story  [22:32] Goals as your rudder [23:56] "Creativity takes a system and manipulates it" – the Rubik's Cube analogy [28:45] Money as a human system [31:04] Gerald's lesson to his kids [33:11] How leaders can use the Real Map matrix [38:06] Where to find Dr. James and his book [40:44] Outro   Notable Quotes [05:04] "These are the universal categories in the universe  and they're real. They're not fanciful. They give us a sense of: I can do something with this." – Dr. James Smith [06:04] "There's bioelectric energy in our body,  the same as sunlight, the same as a photon  and it activates hormones, gives us emotions, and connects synapses for everything that makes our body work." – Dr. James Smith [16:05] "When we focus only on money, that's when we lose our soul. Your soul is your relationships and your feelings — and your money and your things will follow those." – Dr. James Smith [21:56] " I didn't call what I had a disability. I called it a constraint because words creates our world." – Gerald J. Leonard [23:46] "The most important goal is to keep our creativity and imagination alive — because that is the driver of human development." – Dr. James Smith [25:13] "Create and imagine upon what you want until you have the skills to get what you want. Then there'll be less fear, less uncertainty, less doubt." – Dr. James Smith [29:19] "Understanding that 99% of people only receive money from other people is the key. We must serve one another — all money comes from other people." – Dr. James Smith [31:09] "The size of your paycheck is based on the value that you deliver. If you invest in yourself and become more valuable, people will figure out how to keep you around." – Gerald J. Leonard   Resource and Links Dr. James Smith Website: https://foundation-of-unity.org/ Non‑profit: Foundation of Unity (book purchases may be tax‑deductible) LLC: I4 Advantage Book: The Real Map of Life (available via foundation)   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard   Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds

Robert Lewis Sermons
Hair Dos and Hair Don'ts

Robert Lewis Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 46:38


Guided Question How should believers respond when Scripture challenges modern cultural assumptions about gender roles, authority, and visible expressions of faith? Summary In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 11:2–16, Dr. Robert Lewis addresses one of the New Testament's most debated and culturally sensitive passages: head coverings in worship. Framing the chapter as a theological “Rubik's Cube,” he carefully examines Paul's teaching on Christian tradition, authority, and God's design for order. Dr. Lewis explains that 1 Corinthians 11 discusses two traditions—head coverings and the Lord's Supper—and focuses here on the doctrine behind head coverings: the principle of headship. Drawing from the relationship between God the Father and Christ, he highlights the biblical pattern of equality in essence with distinction in function. Applying this to men and women, he argues that Paul's instruction was rooted not in temporary culture, but in creation order. Rather than promoting legalism, the message calls believers to wrestle honestly with Scripture, to understand the meaning behind tradition, and to consider how visible practices can reflect spiritual realities. The ultimate aim is harmony, humility, and faithfulness to God's design within the church. Outline I. Christian Tradition and Context (1 Corinthians 11:2, 17–34) Two traditions addressed: head coverings and the Lord's Supper The importance of understanding the meaning behind church practices II. The Principle of Headship (1 Corinthians 11:3) God → Christ → Man → Woman Equality in essence, distinction in function Order as part of God's design III. Head Coverings in Worship (1 Corinthians 11:4–6) Worn during public prayer and prophecy A visible symbol of authority and distinction IV. Rooted in Creation (1 Corinthians 11:7–12; Genesis 2) Creation order as the foundation Mutual dependence “in the Lord” V. Nature and Symbolism (1 Corinthians 11:13–16) Hair length as a natural distinction Head covering as a spiritual symbol Affirmed as apostolic practice among the churches Key Takeaways Christian traditions are meant to communicate theological truth. Biblical headship reflects order, not inequality. Equality of worth does not eliminate functional distinction. Visible practices can teach and reinforce spiritual realities. Scripture must be wrestled with, not ignored. Cultural shifts do not automatically nullify biblical principles. Faithfulness to God's design requires humility and courage. Scripture References 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 — Head coverings reflect divine order in worship. 1 Corinthians 11:3 — The order of headship is established. John 5:30 — Jesus submits to the Father's will. John 6:38 — Christ fulfills the Father's purpose. Philippians 2:6–11 — Equal with God, Christ humbles Himself. Colossians 2:9 — Christ possesses full deity. 1 Peter 2:23 — Jesus models trusting submission. Genesis 2 — Creation establishes male–female order. 1 Corinthians 11:7–9 — Creation order shapes distinct roles. 1 Corinthians 11:11–12 — Men and women are mutually dependent. 1 Peter 3:7 — Husband and wife are fellow heirs. 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 — Worship must reflect reverence and order. 1 Corinthians 14 — Corporate worship requires structure and clarity. Recorded 2.21.82

It's a Very Exciting Time
Project Rubik's Cube

It's a Very Exciting Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 71:43


No UFO files released this time around, but we've got plenty of other exciting news. Jeremy Corbell revealed that ODNI agents, while trying to smear Dylan Borland, revealed the name of a UFO program: Project Rubik's Cube. Meanwhile, Lue Elizondo was asked about secret military hybrid alien breeding programs, and he confirmed he heard about them during his time at the Pentagon. Ross Coulthart and others continue to claim that the White House is reaching out to religious leaders and UFO community members to prepare for possible disclosure of contact with nonhuman intelligences. And UAP whistleblower David Grusch will speak at a bipartisan press conference in the nation's capital to advocate for whistleblower protections and the passage of the UAP Disclosure Act.You can find show notes and references at our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VeryExcitingTime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or support us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/VeryExcitingTime⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.00:00:00 Introduction00:03:25 Project Rubik's Cube00:19:35 Hybrid Breeding Program00:34:30 Luna on Interdimensional00:37:13 Burlison and MITRE00:41:00 Grusch on Missing Scientists00:47:53 Grusch on Immaculate Constellation00:53:00 White House Considering Public Disclosure01:04:15 Grusch Press Conference

826 Valencia's Message in a Bottle
Solving a Rubik's Cube by Lucas H.

826 Valencia's Message in a Bottle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 1:53


Solving a Rubik's Cube by Lucas H. by 826 Valencia

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The Antler Queens: A Yellowjackets Pod
FROM Season 4 Episode 6 The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

The Antler Queens: A Yellowjackets Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 73:27


This week on The Antler Queens, we're breaking down one of the strongest episodes of FROM Season 4 so far: Donna's heart attack, Boyd refusing to let her go, Jade being right about the hidden door, the Roger doll horror show, Victor remembering the Man in Yellow's car, Sophia targeting Henry, and the giant flashing warning sign that Henry may be getting set up as the next Abby. We also get into the big mythology questions: are the fears becoming part of the forest? Is Donna connected to the town in a bigger way than we realized? Was Boyd right to resist Jade's plan, or did Jade prove he's finally the person everyone needs to listen to? And most importantly: are these people ever actually leaving Fromville, or is the ending going to be a choice to stay? 0:00 Welcome to The Antler Queens 3:45 Episode Recap Begins 5:50 Boyd vs Jade: Sacrifice, Fear & Leadership 7:24 Julie Apologizes to Sarah 7:38 Victor, Kenny & The Brown Car 8:02 Donna Brings Back the Settlement Horror 9:55 Sophia Targets Henry 12:26 Ethan Says Goodbye to Donna 14:11 Julie and Sarah Paint the Room 15:00 Boyd Refuses to Say Goodbye 17:00 Sophia Pushes Henry Toward the Dream Theory 19:15 Pancakes / MVP Picks 20:45 Top Five Begins 22:03 Jade and Acosta 24:11 Jade, the Rubik's Cube & Ragdoll Roger 26:10 Julie/Sarah and Victor/Ethan Bonding 32:01 Sass Boyd Has Arrived 39:39 Boyd vs Jade: Was Jade Right? 47:38 Fromily Debate Club: Boyd vs Jade 53:25 Bottom Five 56:04 Jade Crosses a Line with Boyd 58:00 Is Randall Being Set Up to Die? 63:16 Donna Needs Her Own Story 68:02 Could Henry Kill Victor? 71:56 Final Thoughts, Interviews & Sign-Off In this episode: Donna “dies” and Boyd yells her back to life Jade's vision leads to the hidden door Boyd goes full Rick Grimes on the wall Sophia puts blood in Henry's drink Victor remembers the Man in Yellow Roger becomes nightmare fuel with buttons Julie and Sarah have a surprisingly beautiful moment Fatima may officially be part of the town now And we debate whether Henry is being set up to kill Victor If you're obsessed with FROM theories, mythology clues, character breakdowns, hidden symbols, and the question of whether anyone is ever getting out of this nightmare town, you're in the right place. Drop your theories in the comments: Should everyone just shut up and listen to Jade now? Is Donna changed now? Is Sophia turning Henry into the next Abby? And do you think the FROM residents are ever really leaving? Subscribe for more FROM Season 4 breakdowns, theories, recaps, interviews, and full chaos from The Antler Queens. #FROM #FROMSeason4 #FROMMGM Track: "Latimes_" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/vp80cF Track: "Just Got Drunk Bumper" Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/QJEMD Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Soul Sense with Mark Verkler
Pastoral Burnout, Depression, and the Wilderness: One Pastor's Story | Dustin Kleinschmidt

Soul Sense with Mark Verkler

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 47:41


From rock star dreams to church planter to pastoral burnout — Dustin Kleinschmidt's story is one most ministry leaders won't say out loud but desperately need to hear.After 25 years in ministry, Dustin resigned from leading a church through a moral failure crisis, expecting relief. Instead he got his first anxiety attack, a spiral into depression, and a moment on his 50th birthday when he told his wife he didn't know if he wanted to be here anymore.What came out of that wilderness was a book, a reframe, and a hard-won freedom he now helps other burned out ministry leaders find.In this episode we talk about:- The slow erosion that precedes a breakdown (it's never one moment)- Spiritual bypassing — and why the most theologically sharp leaders are often the most emotionally stuck- Attachment wounds and how your experience of your earthly father shapes how you see God- What it actually looks like to stop trying to fix yourself and just heal- The quid pro quo with God most Christians don't know they haveDustin's book The Wilderness Way: Finding Freedom in Life's Fractures is available now.Connect with Dustin at DustinKleinschmidt.comTimestamps:- 0:00 – Intro & who is Dustin Kleinschmidt- 1:35 – Growing up in a broken, abusive home- 2:44 – How a trip to Six Flags led to faith- 4:01 – Tripping into ministry (and the 4-chord worship leader)- 5:10 – Seven years chasing the music industry in LA- 6:33 – Moving to Texas, discipleship ministry, and unhealthy church leadership- 7:41 – Church planting in Murphy, COVID, and the decision to shut it down- 8:31 – Going back to lead a church wrecked by a pastor's affair- 9:50 – The elder meeting that broke him- 10:40 – Resigning and waiting for relief that never came- 11:05 – The first anxiety attack and spiral into depression- 11:41 – The suicidal thought on his 50th birthday- 12:08 – Discovering the quid pro quo he had with God- 13:18 – Life is the wilderness — the reframe that changed everything- 15:52 – The signs of erosion most leaders miss- 17:49 – When you start doing mental math before you preach- 20:18 – The $100 response to a $10 problem- 23:06 – The counselor who called time out and put him on medication- 24:17 – Healing by a thousand small band-aids- 28:29 – Learning to say what you actually feel (even when you know better)- 29:26 – God wears big boy pants — permission to bring your whole frustration- 36:04 – The thing under the thing: how Dustin coaches burned out leaders- 36:41 – What spiritual bypassing is and why it's everywhere in the Western church- 38:51 – "I believe, help my unbelief" — the gap between head and heart- 39:57 – The four areas of health Dustin works through with leaders- 41:33 – Attachment wounds and how a broken father relationship shapes your view of God- 43:10 – The Rubik's Cube on his desk and why it's never allowed to be solved- 44:26 – "By God's grace, I am what I am" — what healthy identity actually looks like- 45:38 – One small step for anyone feeling exhausted or spiritually numb- 47:03 – How to find Dustin and the book

Tino Cochino Radio Podcast
No Tattoo! (5/21/26 - FULL SHOW)

Tino Cochino Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 27:13


Nicasio does NOT approve of his girlfriend's running partner, Tino warns against getting tattoos of your partner, and Matt calls cap on Serina's Rubik's Cube claim...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

History Daily
The Invention of the Rubik's Cube

History Daily

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 15:46


May 19, 1974. Hungarian professor Ernő Rubik creates the prototype for his famous cube. 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.

3SchemeQueens
The Internet's Wildest Conspiracy Theories: Rapid Fire Edition

3SchemeQueens

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 58:29 Transcription Available


**Discussion begins at 4:15**In this chaotic rapid-fire episode, we put the deep dives aside and let the conspiracy theories fly.  This week we're discussing viral internet theories, and with only two minutes on the clock, listen to the 3SQ react, debate, and dissect them in real time.  We dive into a number of theories, including claims that Mountain Dew can predict the future, that Timothée Chalamet might secretly have an alter ego, the parallels between Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, and even asked whether the Rubik's Cube could somehow unlock the secret to time travel.  Some theories sounded almost believable.  Others completely unraveled within seconds.  All of them sparked instant chaos.  This episode is fast, funny, unhinged, and full of the kind of wild conversations that happen when three conspiracy-loving hosts are forced to rely purely on instinct.  Expect hot takes, accidental comedy, and a whirlwind tour through some of the internet's strangest viral theories.Send us Fan MailSupport the showTheme song by INDA

Dave & Darren's Top Five Things
Dave & Darren's Top Five Things (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Dave & Darren's Top Five Things

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 27:04


A crazy case of stolen identity, a backyard gator fight, a new Rubik's Cube record and more! Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday mornings 6a-10a on Planet 93.9. Like Dave & Darren on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/daveanddarren

Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Marathon Week: She Ran A Marathon While Pushing A Triple Stroller Full Of Kids

Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 3:01


This week we're replaying some short episodes about long races. In this one from July 2019, Cynthia Arnold of Missoula, Montana ran the Missoula Marathon while pushing a six year old, a four year old and a one year old in a triple stroller. Plus: Tony Fisher bought some salami and did the only logical thing with it: construct a 2x2x2 Rubik's Cube out of it.Mom Runs 3:11 Marathon With a Triple Stroller While Pushing 185 Pounds (Runners World)Real Salami Sausage 2x2x2 Rubik's Cube (Tony Fisher on YouTube)Go the extra mile with Cool Weird Awesome as a backer on Patreon!

Time Sink
S1E24: This Sport is Really...White Based

Time Sink

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 66:08


The world of speedcubing is a complex space. Hamza takes us on a journey navigating what speedcubing is, who are the most famous names, and even some of the latest controversies on this week's visit to the Time Sink!Rubik's CubePyraminxRubik's ClockGan CubesMoYu Speed CubesTymon KolasinskiFeliks ZemdegsCFOPZBLLXuanyi GengYiheng WangTeodor ZajderMax ParkRubik's WCA World Championship 2025RankingsRecordsThe History of the Rubik's Cube World RecordsEvolution of Rubik's Cube World Record Solve TimesWill Yiheng Wang get BANNED? - SpeedcubingWhen a Rivalry Goes Too FarChapters:(0:00) Intro(0:18) Nut Follow Up(7:29) Speed Cubing(1:03:43) Outro

As It Happens from CBC Radio
Alberta separatism hits close to home for Jason Kenney

As It Happens from CBC Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 60:35


The former Alberta premier tells us he's lawyering up — after a separatist group allegedly shared the personal information of millions of Albertans, including him.A rise in HIV infections prompts Manitoba to declare a public health emergency. The province's top doctor says solving that crisis will mean tackling its root causes.It's not completely clear whether Jeffrey Epstein wrote the suicide note media outlets are publishing today — but a New York Times reporter explains why the public deserves to see it.To celebrate the 2026 Census, Statistics Canada shares curated playlists with titles like "FrancoFunky" and "Ketchup Chips and Road Trips." A French academic is on trial for fraud, after winning a prestigious award in his field — an award he apparently made up, and gave to himself. A German YouTuber breaks the world record for solving a Rubik cube while in free-fall; he says his main strategy was not focusing on the fact that he could die. As it Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that follows the adage "parachute first — ask questions later".

That Sounds Funny
Relaxing with Robots. (278)

That Sounds Funny

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 75:24


Quick recap This was episode 278 of “That Sounds Funny,” a podcast hosted by Keith with guests Jill and Terry. The episode featured news stories including a German YouTuber breaking a world record for solving a Rubik’s Cube in freefall, a Southwest Airlines flight delay caused by a robot with a large lithium battery, and a zoo prank involving a painted donkey. The hosts discussed entertainment topics including movies like “The Housemaid” and shared Star Wars-themed humor for May the 4th. Jill presented an All in the Family trivia segment and Terry shared a top 10 list of funny Star Wars things. The episode concluded with a technology tip about iPhone gesture controls and joke segments before ending with show information and contact details. Summary The hosts shared personal stories including family visits with grandchildren, lottery news about multiple winners, and movie recommendations including “The Housemaid” and discussions about the Harry Potter book series. The conversation also covered experiences with audiobooks and full-cast narrations, with particular focus on the upcoming release of the final Harry Potter book in full-cast edition on Audible. News of the Week Terry discussed a German YouTuber who set a world record for solving a Rubik’s Cube while skydiving, completing it in 23.333 seconds. Jill shared stories about a Southwest Airlines flight delayed due to a robot passenger and a robot beating human players at table tennis. Keith contributed a story about a painted donkey mistaken for an escaped zebra at a zoo in Armenia. Jill concluded by sharing a story about a California cat named Mama who successfully fought off a coyote, allowing her to escape to a tree. Keith discussed a story about people practicing “nature bathing” in Raleigh, North Carolina as a way to escape stress, while Terry shared a story about animal control officers in California who performed CPR on three trapped baby turkeys, successfully reviving one of them. Jill's Weird Words Jill hosted a trivia session about the TV show All in the Family, testing the group’s knowledge of characters, actors, and plot details from the series. The participants, including Keith and Terry, answered questions about the show’s premise, cast members, and notable episodes, with some requiring guesswork due to limited personal familiarity with the series. The discussion revealed that while the show had significant cultural impact, many of the participants had not watched it regularly and relied on memories of spin-offs like The Jeffersons and Maude to recall some details. Terry's Top 10 List Terry shared a Star Wars-themed top 10 list, including humorous items like Galaxy Karaoke Night and Wookiee Hair Care Products. Anchor Topic Keith and Jill discussed technology tips, focusing on iPhone navigation techniques, including using the Z-pattern gesture and the undo command as alternatives to the back button when Voiceover is enabled. The conversation concluded with a brief mention of an upcoming email segment. Email and Final Thoughts Keith read an email about famous mothers through the ages. He also followed it by one related to a trip to the state fair. Turning to voicemails, Keith presented several voicemails, including a creative singles ad for a dog and a story about a firefighter saving a family’s mementos during a fire. The final word from our AI companion The group also shared jokes and humorous one-liners, ending with a reminder about their website and how listeners can engage with their content. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don't hear your favorite show, just ask Visit the web page today, https://retro-otr.com

The RELEVANT Podcast
Episode 1300: Hulu's Christian College Dating Show, Sophie Cunningham's Baptism and Lots of Frisbee Golf

The RELEVANT Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 57:08 Transcription Available


It's episode 1300! In RELEVANT Buzz, we talk about Hulu's new Christian college dating series that you need to hear to believe. We also talk about WNBA star Sophie Cunningham's recent faith declaration, Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu's faithful pregame ritual and a new Bible movie about Daniel that's releasing this fall.In Slices, a Wisconsin solid waste facility has an unusual speed limit, a Harvard scientist helps build China's AI supercomputer, and the crew finds a Guinness World Record worth actually pursuing.The show ends with One Has to Go, and be warned there's a lot of frisbee golf and male ponytail talk.Highlights:00:00 — Frisbee golf and ponytail culture 14:23 — RELEVANT Buzz: Hulu's "Ring by Spring Break" Christian college dating show 26:28 — Sophie Cunningham gets baptized 28:17 — Ayo Dosunmu's pregame Bible routine 28:56 — "Daniel: The Fiery Furnace" is releasing on 9/11 31:54 — Slices: An odd speed limit at a Wisconsin recycling facility 40:45 — A Harvard scientist defects to China after prison 43:28 — A new world record for solving a Rubik's Cube in free fall 47:21 — One Has to Go: Old Testament epics / 90s sitcoms / Wes Anderson / boy bands / NFL fan bases / late-night snacksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spivey Consulting Law School Admissions Podcast
Stanford Law Grad & Startup Founder Vincent Sheu on AI Best Practices for Successful Lawyers

Spivey Consulting Law School Admissions Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 46:05


In this episode of Status Check with Spivey, Mike has a conversation with Vincent Sheu, an attorney and AI startup founder with a JD and a Master's in Computer Science from Stanford (in addition to degrees in Statistics, Molecular and Cell Biology, and Bioengineering).Mike and Vincent discuss how he uses AI in his legal work today (19:20, 22:20), how he expects to be using AI in legal work in the future (37:23), how important his human contributions are vs. the contributions of AI (25:32), whether AI will be able to learn EQ (27:12), the sorts of AI tooling skills that employers are (and will be) looking for (29:19, 42:45) and how they screen for those skills (33:39), the benefits of using AI for legal work as well as the risks (24:04, 31:21, 44:23), how the next generation of lawyers will be advantaged and disadvantaged in the new landscape of legal practice (30:03), whether Vincent would hire a new lawyer who was brilliant and likable but has no familiarity with AI (32:52), Vincent's recruiting process out of law school (14:03) and what his hours looked like in biglaw vs. as an in-house general counsel (19:36), how Vincent went 23 for 25 during his law school admissions cycle as a “super splitter” (3:32), and more.Near the beginning of the episode, Mike and Vincent chat about a viral video from 2014 in which Vincent rapidly completed a Rubik's Cube at a college basketball game. While the original video is now private, you can find the referenced SportsCenter article here.Mike also mentions the recent case of a defendant attempting to use an AI avatar to make their opening argument in court. You can find that video here.You can listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. You can read a full transcript of this episode with timestamps here.

Humor en la Cadena SER
El Mundo Today | Un español bate un año más el récord mundial de no resolver el cubo de Rubik

Humor en la Cadena SER

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 2:22


Conocemos la actualidad del mañana de la mano de El Mundo Today

La Ventana
El Mundo Today | Un español bate un año más el récord mundial de no resolver el cubo de Rubik

La Ventana

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 2:22


Conocemos la actualidad del mañana de la mano de El Mundo Today

The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast
The BOB & TOM Show - May 1, 2026

The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 172:54


The BOB & TOM Show – May 1, 2026 6:00 Hour 6:00 – Kenny Tarmac 6:04 – Letter: Went to Chicago via Amtrak 6:05 – Tom got in an argument with his dog 6:08 – Man refused to get off phone on plane; plane turned around 6:13 – Chick: You can order a flamethrower and have it delivered 6:25 – Letter: Tried to watch Spin and Marty; unwatchable 6:26 – Letter: Men wear lederhosen; women wear dirndl dresses 6:28 – Letter: Want to hire Tom for a day 6:29 – Letter: “Pride of weirdos is Tom”; wore Kelly's underwear 6:38 – Woman tells a guy her name is “Cookie Munches” 6:48 – Letter: Tom, no long setup for OCD song 6:50 – OCD song – Pat 6:50 – Letter: Request to play Tom's yawn sound bite 6:54 – Men who are fully intact are more sensitive 7:00 Hour 7:04 – Letter: Glasses broke 7:05 – Letter: Where did you hide the engagement ring, Tom? 7:09 – Letter: 25th anniversary; wedding ring cleaned, then lost 7:12 – “Isn't It Romantic” song – Pat 7:23 – Green room story: Pat trying to get paper towels off fridge – Josh 7:25 – Sports 7:27 – Ozempic breath – Kristi 7:29 – World record: Fastest time solving a Rubik's Cube while skydiving (23 seconds) 7:50 – “Ick” things 7:54 – Tom: Can't walk, carry items, and drink coffee at the same time 8:00 Hour 8:04 – Letter: Grandpa had three testicles; grandma told everyone 8:06 – Ick: Girlfriend became an adult film actress 8:07 – Ick: Her hair on his face reminded him of his dog 8:08 – Ick: Date tossed his toupee in the back seat 8:11 – Ick: Cleaning teeth with fingernails; clicking nails on teeth – Pat 8:22 – In studio: Hooker 8:28 – Jess: Do you like being called by your full first name? 8:32 – Hot Browns discussion 8:33 – Jess made Hot Brown sliders 8:34 – “Hot Brown Summer in the City” – Pat 8:35 – Fraud scheme involving mac and cheese rewards totaling $80,000 8:48 – In studio: Jeff (missed mention in news) 8:54 – Chick: Tried using toilet paper before tearing it off 9:00 Hour 9:06 – Josh's uncle streaking joke – Indy 500 9:10 – “Chonkers” sea lions – Kristi 9:14 – Tom's dad crumbled crackers and put them in an iron lung – Josh 9:27 – Today in History 9:33 – Man had his wife cryogenically frozen; now has a new partner 9:48 – Foo Fighters surprise concert 9:49 – Man paid bail with fake money 9:52 – Tom listens to people's conversations at a coffee shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brews and Banter Podcast
106. BAJA BLASTIN!

Brews and Banter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 74:35


On this episode, the guys are all over the place in the best way. They dive into a wild incident at a Taco Bell, the buzz and controversy surrounding the Michael Jackson movie, drama at a Delaware marathon, and a jaw dropping Rubik's Cube world record set while skydiving.Socials:https://www.instagram.com/brewsandbanter_pod/https://www.tiktok.com/@brews.banterSong Of The Week Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/55D7EV1stgPOLoHXQJB7qthttps://music.apple.com/us/library/playlist/p.06aWgp9Caax8Pz?l=en-US

GenXGrownUp Podcast
REWIND: The Rubik's Cube

GenXGrownUp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 45:08


This edition is all about the Rubik's Cube! You remember it as that little twisty puzzle that drove you mad as a kid and became an icon of the 1980s right up there with boom boxes, Pac-Man, and leg warmers! With more than 400 million units sold and growing, the popularity of the Rubik's cube only continues to grow today! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com iTunes » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641Google » play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Iuthetoh4i5abybbnn4em36icwiPocket Casts » pca.st/8iuLStitcher » www.stitcher.com/s?fid=146720&refid=stprTuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 Show Notes Official Rubik's Cube Site » www.rubiks.com/en-us/about Official World Cube Records » www.worldcubeassociation.org/results/records Watch a Computer Solve it in .38 Seconds! » youtu.be/OZu9gjQJUQs Get Your Own Cube on Amazon » amzn.to/2wo2UF9 Some GXG Cube Content! Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Knowing is Half the Podcast
KIHTP Throwback - Rubik the Amazing Cube

Knowing is Half the Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 65:14 Transcription Available


Scheduling issues can pop up from time to time...So here's an episode/show that we talk about all the time but isn't available on the main feed lately...RUBIK THE AMAZING CUBE LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!111Enjoy!MERCH STORE - www.teepublic.com/stores/knowing-is-half-the-podcastPatreon - Patreon.com/KnowingIsHalfThePodcastFacebook - Facebook.com/KnowingIsHalfThePodcastTwitter - @GijoePodcastPresident Serpentor - @PrezSerpentorAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

早安英文-最调皮的英语电台
外刊精讲 | 这个人口只有上海三分之一的小国,为什么成了全球政治“样板间”?

早安英文-最调皮的英语电台

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 12:23


【欢迎订阅】 每天早上5:30,准时更新。 【阅读原文】 标题:Lessons for the world from tiny Hungary正文: It has fewer people than Belgium, and its GDP is barely 1% of the European Union's. Yet Hungary counts. Not because clever Hungarians invented the Rubik's cube and the ballpoint pen, but because an unscrupulous one, Viktor Orban, offers a template for how a democratically elected leader can undermine democracy and the rule of law.知识点:count v. /kaʊnt/to be important or have influence 重要;有影响力e.g. Small countries can still count in global politics. 小国家在全球政治中仍然具有影响力。获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记,请关注微信公众号「早安英文」,回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你! 【节目介绍】 《早安英文-每日外刊精读》,带你精读最新外刊,了解国际最热事件:分析语法结构,拆解长难句,最接地气的翻译,还有重点词汇讲解。 所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。 【适合谁听】 1、关注时事热点新闻,想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者 2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者 3、想快速掌握表达,有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者 4、参加各类英语考试的应试者(如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等) 【你将获得】 1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程,拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景 2、逐词、逐句精确讲解,系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法 3、每期内附学习笔记,包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等,帮助扫除阅读障碍。

Growth Mindset Podcast
Your Nervous System Has Been Running Your Life - How to finally take control with Stephen Porges (Inventor of Polyvagal Theory)

Growth Mindset Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 57:27


How the science of the vagus nerve explains anxiety, ambition, burnout, and the art of becoming who you actually are. Humans, might be the most sophisticated organism on Earth (capable of writing symphonies, landing on the moon, and inventing artisanal sourdough). Yet at our core, we are running threat-detection software that predates the dinosaurs. Stephen Porges, the scientist who mapped the vagus nerve's extraordinary influence on human behaviour, joins us to explain why this ancient wiring is quietly making most of your big life decisions for you. The good news is that evolution, for once, gave us a rather elegant solution. Safety — genuine, physiological safety — unlocks curiosity, creativity, and the particular satisfaction of becoming who you actually are. The even better news is it's achievable without a retreat, a cold plunge, or a subscription. What you'll take away: Why your gut reactions are data, not drama How the environments we build either cage or liberate our best thinking Why the most calming people aren't trying to be calm Your nervous system has been waiting for this conversation. SPONSORS

Beach Travel Wine Podcast
146. McLaren Vale Wine Region, South Australia

Beach Travel Wine Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 31:16


Underrated wine region, incredible scenery… and yes, Australia's first nudist beach all in one day. In this episode, we are taking you to McLaren Vale on a relaxed day trip from Adelaide. We visit cellar doors in old stone churches, 5 story Rubik's cubes,  country barns, spectacular gardens, and sweeping vineyard views surrounded by the Mount Lofty ranges. We take you to 5 different wineries, each unique in their own way. Our day even included an multi award winning gin tasting – have you ever tried oyster shell gin? Or what about a wine made from virus affected vines? Both delicious. If you want to plan your own day trip or, stay a few days then this episode has everything you need, but make sure to keep listening to the end to find out where that nudist beach is. If you would like to see all the pictures of the wineries we visited and a google map with all locations included then click www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/146/mclarenvale

The Magic Guys
Spitballing Magic Ideas: Color-Changing Cups & Juggling productions #265

The Magic Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 59:54 Transcription Available


Episode 265 of The Magic Guys is a spitballing session where the hosts and listeners trade creative magic ideas, from a chop-cup color-changing ball and juggling transformations to lockbox finales, roach routines, invisible-deck reveals, and Rubik's Cube restorations. Laid-back, comedic, and full of practical tips, the episode mixes workshop-style problem solving with Vegas stories, 4/20 banter, and product suggestions to help performers develop memorable tricks and finales. Support the show and grab some Merch! Leave a voicemail for The Magic Guys Join The Magic Guys Discord!!! Email Us - themagicguysshow@gmail.com The Podcast where Professional Magicians, Josh Norbido, Doug Conn & Nick Kay take on the important questions of life (Mainly from our youtube subscribers) and deliver answers from a Magicians point of view. Come hang out with us while we chat about our lives as Magicians and the ups and downs that go with it. 

ProducerHead
ProducerHead Loops: Maybe You Don't Want This Very Much | feat. Basic Printer

ProducerHead

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 13:51


What are ProducerHead Loops? Gems from past conversations worth running back. Perfect for when you need a quick hit of inspiration.Basic Printer has a term for the gap between making music and doing something with it.Interfacing with the world. And in his view, that interface is a Rubik's Cube most independent musicians haven't even picked up yet.The full stack mentality isn't about doing everything alone. It's about understanding enough of the whole picture to have a real plan, not just a dream. Because as he puts it, there's a road to run between here and that dream that won't just show up for you.What landed for me was how he thinks about the plan itself. Not as a rigid structure but as a trick of the mind. Something to get you out of the chair and moving. The plan leads to the next question, which leads to the next skill, which leads to the show. And by the time you're there, you've already become someone different in the process.He also said something that doesn't get said enough: if you keep laying plans and can't find the motivation to execute any of them, maybe the honest answer is that you don't actually want this very much. Not as a judgment. As permission. The world asks how serious you are the moment you make your first song. Not everyone has to answer the same way.The part I keep coming back to is a moment he described on tour in San Diego. Mid-run, out of nowhere, a dip in confidence. Suddenly convinced his music sounded like the Wiggles. Talking to his keyboardist, genuinely questioning whether he could stand behind the stuff he'd made. He said you just know when that's a real voice or just the dragon you're slaying.The fact that he went on stage anyway tells you everything about what kind of stress he's dealing with.The good kind.ProducerHead is a podcast and publication for producers who want conversations that go beyond gear. Subscribe free below and you'll get access to two tools I made for this community: The Invisible Instruments, a creativity framework for in and out of the studio, and Sonic Stimulus Vol. 1, a royalty-free sample pack. You can also submit music to be featured or send in a work-in-progress for feedback.From Episode: 038. The Full Stack Musician | feat. Basic Printer Get full access to ProducerHead at producerhead.substack.com/subscribe

Good For You
Advice for Women in their 2O's Part 2 | Good For You #338

Good For You

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 46:44


The rest of the advice you'll need to thrive in your 20s. Dating · Therapy · Astrology · Boundaries · Oversharing · Situationships Tickets for The Big Baby Tour https://www.whitneycummings.com SHOP: https://whitneycummings.com/index.html#store Honeylove #ad Save 20% off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/WHITNEY #honeylovepod Home Chef #ad Get **50% off your first box + free shipping + free dessert for life** at https://www.homechef.com/Whitney Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. Huel #ad Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of **15% OFF** online with my code **WHITNEY** at https://www.huel.com/WHITNEY New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Square #ad Get up to **$200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/whitney #squarepod

La ContraCrónica
La última partida de Orbán

La ContraCrónica

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 52:06


Hungría importa más de lo que se piensa, importa a pesar de su tamaño y de lo que representa para la economía europea. Y no por haber dado al mundo al inventor del bolígrafo o al creador del cubo de Rubik, sino por Viktor Orbán, que lleva quince años impartiendo una clase magistral sobre cómo desmontar una democracia liberal desde dentro sin necesidad de disparar un solo tiro. Los politólogos han bautizado el invento como "autoritarismo competitivo”, un sistema político en que se vota, sí, pero todas las cartas están marcadas a favor del que manda. Hungría es el laboratorio, el prototipo que luego han imitado Modi en la India, Sánchez en España o Trump en Estados Unidos. Pero este domingo ese laboratorio podría cerrar. En las elecciones del día 12 Orbán se juega la permanencia en el poder por primera vez desde que se hizo con él hace 16 años. Con las encuestas en la mano puede perder. Desde que llegó al despacho de primer ministro tras el hundimiento de la izquierda en 2010, ha ido colonizando con paciencia la judicatura, la administración, los medios de comunicación y las universidades. Ha tejido una red de poder concentrado en un círculo muy reducido. No es casual que Hungría figure hoy, según todos los índices, como el país más corrupto de la Unión Europea. En Hungría todos saben que los grandes contratos públicos acaban siempre en manos de gente y empresas afines a Orbán, pero desde hace unos años ya no notan que el país prospere. La economía se contrajo en 2023 y apenas creció en 2024, la inflación se ha mantenido muy alta, el forinto muy bajo y Bruselas ha congelado 16.000 millones de euros en fondos europeos harta de ver cómo ese dinero termina en los bolsillos equivocados. La sanidad se deteriora, faltan médicos y Budapest amenaza con quebrar por un impuesto diseñado para asfixiar a los municipios opositores. En medio de ese malestar ha irrumpido Péter Magyar, un desertor del propio Fidesz, exmarido de la antigua ministra de Justicia, que a raíz de un escándalo de abusos en un orfanato, rompió con el partido y fundó Tisza. En las europeas de 2024 logró un 30% de los votos y desde entonces no ha parado de recorrer pueblos hablando de los problemas que preocupan a los ciudadanos de a pie. Ha evitado a propósito los debates sobre democracia y Estado de Derecho que Orbán sabe capitalizar muy bien en su beneficio. Las encuestas le dan hasta 13 puntos de ventaja, aunque el sistema electoral, diseñado al milímetro para favorecer al partido gobernante, obligar a Magyar a tener que ganar por mucho para poder imponerse en escaños. Orbán ha respondido redoblando la apuesta. Acusa a Magyar de ser agente de Zelenski, agita el fantasma de la guerra de Ucrania y, como ya sucedió hace cuatro años, recibe ayuda del Kremlin. Toda la derecha identitaria europea también le apoya, al igual que Donald Trump. Pero ese abrazo podría pasarle factura como ya ocurrió en Australia o Canadá. Aun así, nada está decidido. Si cae, caerá a manos de sus propios votantes, lo que demostraría que ningún autoritarismo competitivo aguanta cuando se acaba el dinero en la caja. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:50 La última partida de Orbán 37:17 ¿Cómo abrir el estrecho de Ormuz? 44:04 Guardianes de la moral - https://diazvillanueva.com/guardianes-de-la-moral/ · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #orban #hungria Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Five Idiots Talking Toys
The Top 10 Bestselling Toys of All Time: Fact or Fiction? | 240

Five Idiots Talking Toys

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 33:57


Discover which iconic playthings actually dominate the global market as the FITT crew deconstructs the top 10 bestselling toys ever. From the surprising 1977 origins of the Star Wars action figure boom to the high-stakes responsibility of a pixelated Tamagotchi, we separate the ultimate Win from the absolute Wiff. Is the Cabbage Patch Kids' $2 billion peak enough to crown them, or is the Rubik's Cube the true king of the toy chest? We're diving into the nostalgia, the unit sales, and the lists that might just be fake.

The GSD Show
434: Why Gym Employees Can't Sell - And How to Fix It (The CPT Sales Machine)

The GSD Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 37:56


Your gym staff isn't bad at sales. You just never gave them what they actually need to close. In this episode, Mike Arce breaks down the CPT Sales Machine — the 3-part framework behind the gyms GSD works with that consistently hit 80%+ close rates, even as they raise prices. Here's the hard truth most gym owners miss: you're great at sales because you have conviction no employee will ever naturally match. Your gym is your baby. Theirs is a job. But conviction can be built — and when you pair it with the right process and the right training rhythms, your staff starts outselling you. One of our member gyms went from 15 new members a month to 35–40 — not by hiring better people. By fixing these three things. In this episode: Why you're the only one closing at your gym (and why it's not your staff's fault) The CPT Sales Machine: Conviction, Process, and Training — in order of importance How to build real belief in your team using daily wins, mission talks, and monthly member stories The pre, during, and post sales process your staff needs to stop winging it The 3 training rhythms that separate gyms with 80%+ close rates from everyone else BONUS: The 4 Levels of Certainty every prospect needs before they'll buy If you're tired of being the only one who can sell at your gym — this one's for you.

After Words
The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America

After Words

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 60:20


Author Michael Kimmel discussed the first-generation Jewish American toymakers who manufactured now-famous children's toys, including the Teddy Bear and the Rubik's Cube. P&T Knitwear in New York hosts this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dive Down
Episode 362: Use Your Spirellusion I & II

The Dive Down

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 69:15


Well people, we did it again. It's another week of The Dive Down — but sadly, the focus is not strong this week. Apologies in advance as we bounce from G'n'F'n'R's to DanDan to The Cheesecake Factory. Blame it on the weather — or blame it on Dave's internet. Either way, enjoy! Become a citizen of The Dive Down Nation!: http://www.patreon.com/thedivedown Show the world that you're a proud citizen of The Dive Down Nation with some merch from the store: https://www.thedivedown.com/store Upgrade your gameplay and your gameday with Heavy Play accessories. Use code THEDIVEDOWN2025 for 10% off your first order at https://www.heavyplay.com Get 25% Cashback after 3 months of service with ManaTraders! https://www.manatraders.com/?medium=thedivedown and use coupon code THEDIVEDOWN And now receive 8% off your order of paper cards from Nerd Rage Gaming with code DIVE8 at https://www.nerdragegaming.com/ Timestamps: 0:01 - We're a Rubik's pod now 3:42 - Dave uses his illusion 10:40 - Our first CDs 15:20 - This week's episode 16:22 - StanStan DanDan 26:20 - We're still playing Slay The Spire 2 55:29 - When you're here, you're cheesy 1:06:50 - Wrapping up Our opening music is Nowhere - You Never Knew, and our closing music is Space Blood - Goro? Is That Your Christian Name? email us: thedivedown@gmail.com

The Chris Voss Show
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Everyday Genius: Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving, and Much More by Nelson Dellis

The Chris Voss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 38:19


Everyday Genius: Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem-Solving, and Much More by Nelson Dellis Nelsondellis.com https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Genius-Hacks-Memory-Problem-Solving/dp/1419784811 What if genius isn’t something you’re born with―it’s something you build? Everyday Genius, by six-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis, upgrades your everyday life through practical skills, whether it’s memorizing names at a new job, doing lightning-fast mental math when it counts, honing decisive intuition, and beyond. Written by Remember It! author Nelson Dellis and with a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Barbara Oakley, Everyday Genius teaches you the skills that make genius-level thinking accessible to anyone. Better memory. Sharper focus. Faster learning. Creative problem-solving. No natural talent required, just the right methods. In 2009, after watching his grandmother struggle with Alzheimer’s, Nelson Dellis set out to strengthen his own mind. That mission led to six USA Memory Championships, two Guinness World Records, and a career dedicated to proving that anyone can develop genius-level cognitive abilities. Everyday Genius teaches you to memorize names and faces instantly, speed-read with deep comprehension, calculate mentally with surprising accuracy, and focus intensely when it matters most. You’ll learn strategies for chess and strategic games, techniques for acing exams and public speaking, and methods for creative problem-solving that help you see connections others miss. From mastering a Rubik’s Cube to holding complex ideas in your head, from reading a room to thinking on your feet―this book gives you the mental toolkit for a sharper, more engaged life. At a time when outsourcing our thinking has never been easier, Everyday Genius shows you how to reclaim and strengthen your most valuable asset: your brain. You have far more potential than you realize―an inner genius waiting to be awakened. This book unlocks it. Dellis breaks down complex mnemonic systems into digestible, actionable strategies. By following his lead, you will learn: Memory Mastery Speed Reading Focus and Concentration Learning Mastery Mental Calculation Problem-Solving and Creativity Strategic Thinking Social Skills Mastery Beyond Genius About the author Nelson Dellis is a 4x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling around the world as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author and highly sought-after Keynote Speaker. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer’s Disease Activist, he preaches a lifestyle that combines fitness, both mental and physical, with proper diet and social involvement. Born with an average memory, Nelson was inspired by the passing of his grandmother from Alzheimer’s disease in 2009 to start training his memory so that he could keep his mind strong and healthy throughout his lifespan. In a short period of time, he transformed into one of the leading competitive memorizers in the world, claiming four U.S. titles along the way, the elite Grandmaster of Memory title, as well as a number of U.S. memory records for: – Memorizing the most names in 15 minutes – 217 names – Memorizing the most words in 15 minutes – 256 words – Memorizing the most digits in 30 minutes – 907 digits – Memorizing the most decks of playing cards in 30 minutes – 9.02 decks – (former record) Memorizing the most digits in 5 minutes – 339 digits – (former record) Memorizing a deck of cards in the fastest time – 40.65 seconds Nelson is the Founder & CEO of Climb For Memory, a non-profit charity that aims to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease research through mountain climbs all around the world. Nelson has climbed numerous peaks around the world for this cause, including three times on Mt. Everest. Nelson has been featured on FOX’s Superhumans, The TODAY Show, Fox and Friends, The Katie Couric Show, CNN.com, ABC Nightline, The Dr. Oz Show, The Science Channel, Nat Geo, SuperBrain China, among many other media outlets.

Packernet Podcast: Green Bay Packers
Packernet After Dark: The Offseason Frenzy That Has Us Believing Again

Packernet Podcast: Green Bay Packers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 46:30


SHOW FORMAT: Packernet After Dark TITLE OPTIONS: Emotional Titles: Packernet After Dark: Romeo Doubs Is Gone and Pac Nation Is in Mourning Packernet After Dark: The Offseason Frenzy That Has Us Believing Again Packernet After Dark: Saying Goodbye to Romeo and Hello to a New Era Controversial Titles: Packernet After Dark: Special Teams Failures Were Never on Gutekunst Packernet After Dark: Hargrave Is a Pass Rusher, Not a Run Stuffer — Stop the Spin Packernet After Dark: The Cowboys Are the NFL's Most Embarrassing Franchise Right Now Question-Based Titles: Packernet After Dark: Is the Packers' Master Plan Finally Coming Into Focus? Packernet After Dark: Did the Ravens Seriously Lowball Max Crosby While He Was in the Building? Packernet After Dark: Can a 33-Year-Old Javon Hargrave Actually Transform This Defense? Descriptive Titles: Packernet After Dark: Romeo Doubs to New England, Hargrave Signed, and Cowboys Chaos Packernet After Dark: Free Agency Frenzy — Skymore, Hargrave, and the Defensive Line Picture Packernet After Dark: Caller Reactions to Green Bay's Offseason Makeover DESCRIPTION: Pac Nation calls in and the phones are hot — because this offseason refuses to slow down. Chris from Alabama opens the show with a heartfelt farewell to Romeo Doubs, who officially signed with the New England Patriots. Ryan honors the moment, credits Romeo for maxing out every ounce of his ability, and makes the case that Watson, Golden, and Reed all have higher ceilings waiting to be unlocked. Doubs to New England: The emotional send-off Pac Nation deserved, plus why Green Bay's receiver room may actually be better positioned going forward Defensive line reality check: Javon Hargrave is a elite interior pass rusher — not a run stuffer. Ryan breaks down why Green Bay still needs a nose tackle and why Hargrave + Wyatt mirrors what Philly built on their championship line Special teams accountability: The Skymore signing sparks a broader conversation — coordinators drive roster construction, and Gutekunst delivers when his staff asks for what they need Cowboys chaos and Ravens drama: Dallas is doing a Rubik's Cube with their roster and getting further from the solution, while Baltimore was apparently cutting a deal with Trey Hendrickson while Max Crosby's family toured the facility Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and keep the calls coming to 608-501-0718. New callers go straight to the front of the line! This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02

A Way with Words — language, linguistics, and callers from all over
I Don't Have the Spoons (Rebroadcast) - 2 March 2026

A Way with Words — language, linguistics, and callers from all over

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 53:45


Whether it's a Rubik's cube or a round of Wordle, why do so many of us find puzzles irresistible? A new book celebrates the allure and psychological benefits of brain teasers. Plus, powerful new language for talking about the chronic illnesses and invisible disabilities that sap a person's energy and focus. And what would you wear to a wet dress rehearsal? (Hint: You'll need a helmet.) Plus ditloid, eat a peck of dirt before you die, a game to make you sigh, apologizing to fellow drivers, how to pronounce aunt, why we call a qualifying race a heat, prejudice about dialects, and age-old advice about delegating responsibilities. It's so good, it'll make your tongue slap your brains out! Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org. Be a part of the show: call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; elsewhere in the world, call or text +1 619 800 4443. Send voice notes or messages via WhatsApp 16198004443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smosh Mouth
#130 - Everyone Wants Us To Talk About This

Smosh Mouth

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 75:09


Our cast and crew have a lot of interests and Shayne and Amanda dig into them! Go to https://DRINKAG1.com/SMOSHMOUTH to get a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler and AGZ Sampler to try all the flavors, plus FREE Vitamin D3+K2 and AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order! Smalls New Year's Special - get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://Smalls.com/SMOSHMOUTH. For a limited time, save up to $300 on the Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times, by visiting https://Tovala.com/SMOSHMOUTH and using code SMOSHMOUTH.PODCAST:https://bit.ly/SmoshMouthSpotifyhttps://smo.sh/SmoshMouthiHearthttps://bit.ly/SmoshMouthApple 0:00 Intro5:04 Kpop!12:09 Sponsor!13:40 Pirates20:09 The Montauk Project22:31 Spoiler Alert: Stranger Things22:56 Spoiler Alert end23:56 What conspiracy theories do we believe in?28:09 HEATED RIVALRY!30:16 Sponsor!31:46 Favorite TV/movie tropes40:30 Lost43:09 Keeping my career in tact45:45 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine48:28 Smiling Friends50:06 Bidets52:17 Sponsor!53:45 Johnny Appleseed56:25 Water bottle wars57:54 The Curse of the Billy Goat1:00:39 Rubik's cube1:01:45 Walmart1:04:47 Dueling weapons1:05:58 I Love Lucy1:08:31 High School Musical1:10:21 10 years ago1:11:38 Alexcina solving a Rubik's cube & Dance Moms1:13:46 PrimalSUBSCRIBE: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshCastWEAR OUR JOKES: https://smosh.com WHO YOU HEARShayne Topp // https://www.instagram.com/shaynetopp/Amanda Lehan-Canto // https://www.instagram.com/filmingamanda/WHO YOU DON'T HEAR (usually)Director: Selina GarciaEditor: Rock ColemanProducer: Amanda Lehan-Canto, Shayne Topp, Selina GarciaProduction Designer: Cassie VanceArt Director: Erin Kuschner, Josie BellerbyAssistant Art Director: Courtney ChapmanProp Master: Abby SchmidtStage Manager: Alex AguilarSet Dresser: Alex MolloAudio Mixer: Scott NeffAudio Utility: Dina RamliDirector of Photography: Brennan IketaniVideographer: Eric Wann, James HullPodcasts Producer: Selina GarciaAssistant Director: Jonathan HyonExecutive Vice President of Production: Amanda BarnesDirector of Production: Alexcina FigueroaProduction Manager: Jonathan HyonProduction Coordinator: Oliver Wehlander, Zianne HooverProduction Assistant: Caroline SmithDirector of Post Production: Luke BakerDIT/Lead AE: Matt DuranDIT/AE: Beni KimuenePost Production Coordinator: Ariana MartinezIT: Tim BakerIT & Equipment Coordinator: Lopati Ho CheeSound Editor: Gareth HirdDirector of Design: Ness CardanoSenior Motion & Branding Designer: Christie HauckGraphic Designer: Monica RavitchDirector of Channel Operations: Lizzy JonesChannel Operations Manager: Audrey CarganillaChannel Operations Coordinator: Sabrina LiebermanDirector of Social Media: Erica NoboaSocial Media Associate Producer: Peter DitzlerSocial Media Manager: Kim WilbornSocial Media Coordinator: Margaux BernalesSocial Editor: Vida RobbinsMerchandising Manager: Mallory MyersBrand Partnership Manager: Chloe MaysBrand Partnerships Coordinating Producer: Liz KummerOperations Manager: Marshall PeaseFinancial Operations Specialist: Natalie LewisTalent Coordinator: Danielle MosesPeople & Culture Manager: Katie FinkFront Office Assistant: Sara FaltersackCEO: Alessandra CataneseExecutive Producers: Anthony Padilla, Ian HecoxEVP of Programming: Kiana ParkerAssociate Producer, Special Projects: Rachel CollisExecutive Assistant: Katelyn HempsteadOTHER SMOSHES:Smosh: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshSmosh Pit: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshPitSmosh Games: https://smo.sh/Sub2SmoshGamesSmosh Alike: https://bit.ly/SubToSmoshAlikeFOLLOW US:TikTok: https://smo.sh/TikTokInstagram: https://instagram.com/smoshFacebook: https://facebook.com/smosh