Podcasts about Rufus

Young Australian superstar Teya Rufus joins the show this week to chat about her great performances the last couple years, including winning the Worlds in Junior, making the final at the World Championships in the Elite class as a first year, racing the Pro Spectracular at the Grands, and much more banter including Tory's Ravels impoloading and the Pump Track World Championships. Enjoy! #Chatter

It's time for another Bali Blast Strategy episode. Where Bradley Sutton gives you the most comprehensive Amazon keyword research strategies for your listings in 2025 and beyond. ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos What if a single tweak to your Amazon listing could skyrocket your sales in 2025? In this episode, we uncover powerful Amazon keyword research strategies that are transforming the way sellers approach e-commerce on Amazon. Broadcasting from Jakarta, Indonesia, I take you on a journey that bridges past and future, drawing inspiration from the famous Bali Blast Strategy episodes. Discover how the dawn of AI and Amazon's own Rufus are reshaping the landscape, demanding we rethink our tried-and-true methods for optimal product visibility. Join me as we unravel the intricacies of Amazon's evolving search ecosystem. Despite the buzz around AI, traditional keyword research remains a cornerstone for success. We dissect examples like the "noodle camera" to illustrate the power of keywords in product indexing and visibility. Moreover, we'll examine the impact of Amazon's Rufus, revealing why sticking to foundational keyword strategies is still crucial amidst technological advancements. As we journey through advanced tactics, you'll learn how to leverage the Helium 10 tools to not only identify top-performing keywords but also capitalize on seasonal trends and competitor strategies. From using Etsy's related searches to uncovering niche opportunities with Amazon's Product Opportunity Explorer, this episode shares a ton of insights. Whether you're launching a new product or refining an existing Amazon listing, these cutting-edge tactics will position you ahead of the curve in Amazon's competitive marketplace. In episode 699 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley talks about: 00:00 - A New Bali Blast Episode 01:57 - New Approaches to Amazon Keyword Research 03:39 - The Importance of Amazon Keyword Research 11:50 - Amazon Product Page Usage Analysis 12:25 - Impact of Rufus on Amazon Search 25:27 - Maximizing Keyword Research for Amazon 28:10 - Brand Analytics Keywords in Helium 10 30:42 - Advanced Amazon Keyword Research Techniques 36:25 - Comprehensive Amazon Keyword Research Guide 39:31 - Leveraging Keywords for Complementary Sales

Esoteric Crossroads: Scholars Meet Practitioners is a new collaborative video series, launched in 2025, co-produced by Rejected Religion and RENSEP. Hosted by Stephanie Shea, each session brings together scholars and practitioners for thoughtful dialogue on esoteric traditions. This audio is an edited version of the live (video) session on Initiatory Wicca that took place in March 2025. If you are interested to learn more and join the upcoming discussions, please visit www.rensep.org or my Patreon page: www.patreon.com/RejectedReligion. Judith Noble is Professor of Film and the Occult at Arts University Plymouth (UK). She began her career as an artist filmmaker, exhibiting work internationally and worked for over twenty years as a production executive in the film industry, working with directors including Peter Greenaway and Amma Asante. Her current research centers on artists' moving image, Surrealism, the occult and work by women artists, and she has published on filmmakers including Maya Deren, Derek Jarman and Kenneth Anger. Her most recent publications include: The Dance of Moon and Sun – Ithell Colquhoun, British Women and Surrealism (editor, 2023, Fulgur) and ‘A Convocation of Theurgists – Kenneth Anger's Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome and West Coast Occulture' in Sci-Fi, Magick, Queer LA – Sexual Science and the Imagination (eds Lexi Bard Johnson and Kelly Filreis, One Archive/USC, 2024), and a chapter on the work of Penny Slinger in Animation and International Surrealism (ed Abigail Susik, Bloomsbury, 2925). She is a board member of RENSEP (the Research Network for Esoteric Practices, and a founder member of the Black Mirror Research network and the artists' collective the Inner Space Exploration Unit. She continues to practice as an artist, making artist's books and text+image works, and filmmaker; her most recent film is Fire Spells (2022), a collaboration with director Tom Chick. Her recent work can be found at www.iseu.space. Her film work is distributed by Cinenova. Rufus Harrington is an initiate of Both the Alexandrian and Gardnerian traditions of Wiccan practice. He has more than Forty years of experience initiating and training Wiccan initiates in many parts of the world. He is a Trustee of the Doreen Valiente Foundation (DVF), which protects and preserves many of the original Books of Shadows belonging to Gerald Gardner and Doreen Valiente. Working as a Director of Clinical Studies at the University of Cumbria He trained over 500 cognitive behavioural psychotherapists to work in the NHS. He has worked extensively in the field of mental health, working as a Clinical Director for the Priory Group of Hospitals, For BAE systems and the Police. He has developed specialist resilience training programs that have won national recognition and awards. Rufus is an initiate of the Bricket Wood Coven founded by Gerald Gardner. His initiatory lineage weaves together many of the most influential lines of initiation in British Wiccan tradition. He has lived through and been part of the evolution of Initiatory Wiccan practice in the UK.Music and Audio Production: Stephanie Shea This series is presented by Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices - www.rensep.org and Rejected Religion.

Dr.D gots the privilege to interview Rufus, from Firelock Games, to talk about their new game Blood and Bayonets. Blood and Bayonets is their new Napoleonic Era miniatures game that works in the small army scale that the blood and whatever games work in. Rufus is very knowledgeable about the topic and talks about the rules, the business aspect, and the history that they have to think about when it comes to making games like this. They also tell some terrible jokes along the way so that is also pretty fun. Come and join us won't you!

Confused about Amazon's new AI systems like Cosmo and Rufus? This episode breaks it all down with expert insights from Oana Pădurariu of Right Click Advisors. Oana is an Amazon Ads Educator and co-author of the most cited breakdowns of Amazon's Cosmo and Rufus science papers. In this episode, she joins Norm Farrar to explain how these systems are changing the way Amazon connects products to shoppers—and how sellers can stay ahead by optimizing listings with real buyer intent in mind. ______________________________________ This episode is brought to you by Flat World Network: Hey Amazon sellers, Norm here! I've just launched my new agency, Flat World Network. If your listings aren't converting or your sales have hit a ceiling, you're not alone. We help sellers unlock 30% more Amazon sales in just 90 days, using real strategies that work across listings, ads, and backend setup.

Alright.  When we left off, I mentioned that while Rufus was in Normandy, things in England had been getting interesting in his absence. Let's start with Bishop Walkelin. The post 482 – Eye for an Eye first appeared on The British History Podcast.

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus welcome Judah Fortgang back to discuss the upcoming NFL season. Jeff also announces three 7-figure Survivor contests on Splash Sports, and Rufus shares updates to his Massey-Peabody model.

Episode Description:  Max, Molly, and Rufus are pulled into one of Alaska's most legendary true stories: the 1925 Serum Run to Nome, Alaska. Teaming up with mushers like Wild Bill Shannon, Leonhard Seppala, and famous sled-dogs Togo and Balto, they brave blizzards, ice, and exhaustion to help deliver life-saving medicine. Along the way, they use Math, stamina, and teamwork with furry friends to help save a community. Math Concepts: Division and averages (150 ÷ 20 = 7.5 dogs per team) Distance, rate, and time calculations; Multiplication with decimals; Ratios and comparisons. History/Geography Concepts: History: The 1925 Serum Run to Nome (also called The Great Race of Mercy); Geography: Alaska, Nenana, Nome, Norton Sound, Arctic conditions; Biology: Dogs' olfactory system (300 million receptors vs. 6 million in humans)

This is the second part of a two-part interview with America Patton & David Duncan regarding the life, philosophy, and music of Rufus Harley.Tune into this episode to hear some more of Rufus' bagpipe music, some more of his singing, and some more of his philosophy & world-view as well - and to hear some lovely insights from his son, America, and what I think we can safely call his, "artistic heir," David Duncan.LINKS:Learn more about Rufus and the Rufus Harley foundation by following America: https://www.facebook.com/america.patton.52and by following Rufus' daughter Noah Harmony: https://www.facebook.com/noahharmony.harley/and by following David, too: https://www.instagram.com/jazz.bagpipes/To learn more about Quindaro, start at the fount of all knowledge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quindaro_TownsiteTo look at Kristen Norrie's work, start here: https://www.kirstennorrie.com/scottish-lost-boysAnd if you enjoyed that track from Rufus & Laurie Anderson, the whole album is out there wherever good music is sold/streamed. (album name: Big Science)-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com---And now, some keywords:Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, jazz, jazz bagpipes

Send us a textMissed the latest webinars and strategy sessions? This replay brings together live listing reviews, conversion audits, and click-through rate breakdowns in one masterclass. Sellers will see real examples of Amazon product image issues, title problems, and missed ranking opportunities. Learn what actually drives performance through real-time strategy tips and live ASIN feedback.If your ASIN isn't converting, request a free video audit and find out exactly why: https://bit.ly/43NH7GC#AmazonListing #AmazonOptimization #EcommerceStrategy #AmazonCTR Watch these videos on YouTube:You're Losing DTC Sales Over These Simple Mistakes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRUl0QIPuj8&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_YEKE1B5o1uhbBm1QQcPzmY&index=8Amazon Is Spying on Your DTC Site Right Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiw06RkO6no&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_YEKE1B5o1uhbBm1QQcPzmY&index=13-------------------------------------------------Running ads with no results? Download our PPC guide and stop throwing money at the wall: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXMissing traffic? Our SEO toolkit shows what your listings are missing, and how to fix it fast: https://bit.ly/457zjSlYour brand is too good to be hidden, book a DTC strategy call and reach customers directly: https://bit.ly/4kOz6rrCrises kill momentum. Grab the Amazon Crisis Kit before your next product issue hits: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0Timestamps00:00 - Why Your Listing Might Be Losing Sales01:15 - The First Thing to Check on Your Amazon Listing02:16 - Main Image Is the First Conversion Driver03:54 - Common Image Mistakes That Hurt Your Ranking05:46 - Title Format That Can Lower Click-Through Rates07:10 - Why Secondary Images Are Wasted Potential09:00 - Main Image Violations That Risk Suppression10:20 - Showing What the Product Actually Does12:00 - Text Size Problems on Product Images13:34 - The Impact of Conversion Rate Differences15:00 - Better Packaging Presentation in Main Images17:00 - Updating Image Stacks to Support Sales19:00 - Clickthrough Strategy Using Search Query Data21:00 - Product Packaging vs. Expectation for Main Image23:30 - Real Example of Underperforming Listing Fix26:00 - Category Errors and Their Sales Impact28:30 - Why Click-Through Rate Should Be Prioritized31:00 - SEO Tips from Reviewing Real Listings34:00 - Importance of Image Consistency in Variations36:30 - Split Parentage Strategy for Better Visibility40:00 - Watch Out for Broken Parentage Issues43:00 - Large Drop-offs in Purchase Journey45:00 - Listing Text vs. What Shoppers Actually Read48:00 - What's Allowed in Main Images (According to Amazon)51:00 - Understanding Strategy vs. Guesswork54:00 - Audit Checklist to Find Listing Gaps57:00 - How to Use Search Query Performance Data59:00 - Matching Strategy With Actual Business Goals1:02:00 - How to Increase Clicks Without Changing Price1:06:00 - Why Most Sellers Are Guessing at Strategy1:08:00 - Using Brand Tailored Promotions With Intent1:11:00 - Customer Journey Insights You're Probably Ignoring1:15:00 - How Lifetime Value Changes Strategy1:17:00 - How Audience Targeting Impacts ROI1:20:00 - Understanding Where Your Funnel Is Broken1:22:00 - When Is a Coupon Strategic and When It's Just Lazy1:25:00 - Account Management Tips for Scaling1:28:00 - Gold Panning Campaigns for Cheaper CPC1:31:00 - SEO Rotation and Keyword Timing1:34:00 - Rufus, Cosmo, and Amazon's AI Push1:38:00 - Listing Optimization Isn't Just for Beginners1:40:00 - Main Image CTR Still Dominates PerformanceSupport the show

Het is 3.800 jaar geleden. Mijnwerker Lachisch verstopt zich in een tempel een leert daar vreemde tekentjes. Hoe nuttig kan dat nieuwe alfabet worden? Wilde Eeuwen, het begin. Iedere vrijdag een nieuwe aflevering. Meer informatie: nrc.nl/wilde-eeuwenHeeft u vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Tekst en presentatie: Hendrik SpieringRedactie en regie: Mirjam van ZuidamMuziek, montage en mixage: Rufus van BaardwijkBeeld: Jeen BertingVormgeving: Yannick MortierVoor deze aflevering is onder meer gebruikt gemaakt van deze literatuur: Ludwig D. Morenz. ‘El(-GOD) as “Father in Regalness”. Mine M in Serabit el Khadim as a Middle-Bronze-Age (c. 1900 BC). Working Space sacralised by Early Alefbetic Writing' in Working Paper 13 Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies, 2023. Martijn Jaspers en Toon Van Hal. 'Van huisje tot hashtag, van ossenkop tot apenstaart. Een geschiedenis van het alfabet', Maklu uitgever, 2023. Silvia Ferrara. 'The Greatest Invention. A History of the World in Nine Mysterious Scripts', Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2022 (Vertaald uit het Italiaans door Todd Portnowitz). Felix Höflmayer e.a. ‘Early alphabetic writing in the ancient Near East: the ‘missing link' from Tel Lachish' in Antiquity, juni 2021. Philip J. Boyes en Philippa M. Steele (eds). 'Understanding Relations Between Scripts II Early Alphabets', Oxbow books, 2020. Miriam Lichtheim. 'Ancient Egyptian Literature', University of California Press ,2019 (eerste druk 1975).Aaron Koller. ‘The Diffusion of the Alphabet in the Second Millennium BCE: On the Movements of Scribal Ideas from Egypt to the Levant, Mesopotamia, and Yemen', in Journal of Ancient Egyptian Interconnections, in december 2018. Steven R. Fischer. 'History of Writing', Reaktion Books, 2003.Brian E. Colles. ‘The Proto-Alphabetic Inscriptions of Canaan' in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, 1991.Lina Eckenstein. 'A History of Sinai', Macmillan 1921. Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Am Freitag, den 29. August um 16 Uhr haben wir euch mit auf eine kleine Zeitreise durch den Kleinkunstfunken und unsere Gäste der letzten 1,5 Jahre genommen. Außerdem waren wir fleißg und haben zwei kleine Festival-Reportagen für euch erstellt. Rufus war auf der Drops in Slovenien (12.-17.08.) und Tabea auf der Trikaya in Karlsfeld (21.-24.08.). Viel Spaß dabei!

In this episode, we catch up with Brandon, a passionate waterman from Hood River, Oregon, as he shares his journey with para-winging and life after a challenging accident. Broadcasting from the windy paradise of the Columbia River Gorge, Brandon dives into the evolving world of para-wings, his recovery, and the vibrant local foiling scene.Para-Wing Insights: Brandon breaks down his experiences with para-wings like the Ozone Pocket Rocket, FlySurfer Pow, and BRM Kanaha, discussing their upwind performance, low-end power, and stability for various conditions and skill levels.Gear and Progression: From big boards to small foils, Brandon shares his progression in para-winging, comparing it to switching from skiing to snowboarding, and highlights the advantages for wind sporters transitioning to this compact, stowable gear.Hood River Adventures: Discover the thrill of hour-long downwind runs from Biggs Junction to Rufus, with quick shuttles and powder-run-like excitement, plus insights into why para-winging is taking off in this wind sport mecca.Post-Accident Journey: Brandon reflects on his recovery from a life-changing accident, including time in Mexico, managing mental health challenges, and rediscovering joy in water sports and fatherhood.Community and Lifestyle: Hear about the tight-knit Hood River foiling crew, from upwind shredders to downwind shuttle runners, and Brandon's family life with his one-year-old son, balancing water time with parenting.Join us for an inspiring conversation filled with practical tips, gear talk, and the stoke of chasing wind and waves. Check out more para-wing insights and follow Brandon's adventures in Hood River's iconic water sports scene by following him on Instagram 

Today, we're joined by a familiar voice and a musically inclined CPG thought leader: Chris Perry of firstmovr. He's spent the last several months educating brands on how to prepare for a new age of product discovery and conversion paths with the dawn of AI-enabled search.  We're thrilled to have him back to share key insights and practical takeaways from his recent trainings. Tune in to find out more! KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode, Julie, Jordan, and Chris discuss: The Changing Digital Shelf: How the digital shelf continues to evolve rapidly and the growing importance of frictionless and personalized shopping experiences driven by AI. Personal Experiences with AI Search: How tools like Rufus and ChatGPT are influencing their own shopping behaviors. Choice Paralysis and AI Solutions: Choice overload for consumers and how agentic AI tools can curate and simplify decision-making, much like a “Costco experience” for endless online assortments. Training and Transition for Brands: Chris details the challenge of bringing legacy organizations up to speed, highlighting the need to expand skillsets from basic e-commerce “math” to effectively leveraging AI “calculator” tools. Brand Case Studies and Shopper Journeys: Through real shopping scenarios (e.g., searching for whitening toothpaste for sensitive teeth), Chris explains how AI-driven search results can differ from traditional ones, urging brands to rethink content strategy and optimization. Prompting and Shopper-Centric Content: Tips for brands to analyze and adapt to AI tools' pre-filled questions and dynamic prompts, which often reveal emerging shopper concerns and influence purchase considerations. Practical Optimization Insights: Actionable steps brands can take, such as focusing on clear, shopper-centric product content and continually testing how products show up in AI-influenced search environments. Looking Ahead: The future convergence of search and AI, predicting that the lines between “search bar” and “AI assistant” will soon blur, fundamentally changing shopper expectations. Tips for Brands: Brands are encouraged to treat the digital shelf as an ongoing process, not a project, and to use practical experimentation, shopper empathy, and iterative optimization to stay ahead.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Connect with Chris Perry Learn more about firstmovr Connect with our host, Julie Spear Connect with our host, Jordan Ripley Learn more about Acadia

Send us a textAmazon's AI shopping assistant now tracks user preferences, past purchases, and product questions. This new tool reads reviews, compares products, and organizes results to guide shoppers. It may affect how listings rank, but sellers shouldn't change their Amazon SEO strategies just yet.Test if your Amazon listings are ready for AI-driven search, book a strategy call now: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxuGet instant FREE access to 300 proven Amazon tips and start solving problems faster today: https://bit.ly/4ft3s1w#AmazonAI #EcommerceTips #AmazonSellerAdvice #AmazonUpdates #amazonrufusWatch these videos on YouTube:Amazon PPC Tier List Management Rankings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9s9vjtU5l4&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_a1PRDJWRoR4yIM8K5Ft569&utm_content=342357286&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&hss_channel=ytc-UClUSEsDS2sdgNJfCcCM_5UwWhy Turning Off Ads Kills Sales and Rankings on Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp5fCd0i7ts&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_a1PRDJWRoR4yIM8K5Ft569&index=2&utm_content=342357286&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&hss_channel=ytc-UClUSEsDS2sdgNJfCcCM_5Uw-----------------------------------------------Tired of marketplace limits? Let's talk real growth with DTC strategy: https://bit.ly/4kOz6rrStop wasting ad spend. Grab the PPC guide that actually drives results: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXRank higher and sell faster, get the SEO tools built for real growth: https://bit.ly/3JyMDGoBe ready before problems hit, download the kit every brand should have: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0Timestamps00:00 - Rufus Remembers Your Shopping History01:15 - Real Example: How Many Mice Have I Bought?02:00 - How Rufus Answers Product Questions03:15 - Asking Rufus for Product Recommendations04:30 - Comparison and Product Idea Tools05:30 - Order History Becomes Personalized Search06:30 - AI in Planning Events with Rufus07:30 - Rufus Misses Add-to-Cart on Desktop08:30 - Structured Output: Organized Shopping Help09:30 - Overhyped Features vs. Real Use10:30 - Should Amazon Sellers Worry About Rufus?----------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://hubs.ly/Q03ClQRm0Instagram: https://hubs.ly/Q03ClSmD0Pinterest: https://hubs.ly/Q03ClVJt0Twitter: https://hubs.ly/Q03ClRNd0Subscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://hubs.ly/Q03ClTjw0Apple Podcast: https://hubs.ly/Q03ClPSR0Spotify: https://hubs.ly/Q03ClLQ20Support the show

In this episode we invite David Nathan to look back on his illustrious 60 years as "the British Ambassador of Soul". Our guest commences by recalling his gateway into Black American music: the covers of Shirelles and Miracles classics included on the first two Beatles albums. He furthermore describes the thrill of seeing Motown star Mary Wells supporting the Fab Four at Kilburn's State Cinema in October 1964, followed by his founding of the Nina Simone Appreciation Society. We hear about the Soul City record store David ran with the legendary Dave Godin – and about John Abbey's trailblazing Blues & Soul magazine, for which our guest began writing in 1968. Barney quotes from David's 1968 B&S profile of Aretha Franklin, with whom he later enjoyed a long friendship. The release of Make It Easy on Yourself – a box set David compiled of Dionne Warwick's immortal Scepter recordings – is the cue for us to hear clips from his 2012 audio interview with the Bacharach & David muse... and to learn about another "soulful diva" who became his close friend. We bring our guest's story more up-to-date with his reflections on yet another diva/pal, the one and only Chaka Khan. Mention of the former Rufus frontwoman's favourite producer, Arif Mardin, leads to discussion of Main Course, the Mardin-helmed album on which the Bee Gees "went disco" 50 long summers ago. David then reminisces about his own disco dalliances in '70s New York and his mid-'80s coastal switch to L.A.  We wrap up by paying tribute to another key white writer on Black R&B and soul: the late Michael Lydon, whose voice can be heard in this episode introducing his fabulous 1977 audio interview with the wicked Wilson Pickett. Mark and Jasper talk us out with their thoughts on (and quotes from) pieces recently added to the RBP library, including Jim Farber's 1978 interview with Earth, Wind & Fire's Maurice White and Ian Winwood's 2001 trashing of Creed live in Louisville. Many thanks to special guest David Nathan. Visit his website at davidnathan.com. Dionne Warwick: Make It Easy On Yourself – The Scepter Recordings 1962-1971 is out now on SoulMusic Records. Pieces discussed: Aretha Franklin: Aretha's Artistry, Dionne Warwick (2012), Chaka Khan: Back...From Back In The Day, Back on course with the Bee Gees, How the Bee Gees got into Disco: An Oral History of Main Course, Arif Mardin: Producer, Wilson Pickett (1977), Return of the Wicked Pickett, Top Tunes: The Beach Boys, Bobby Womack: Bobby's got Understanding, Earth Wind & Fire: Extraterrestrial R&B, Creed live and From Kingston with love.

To become a follower of Jesus, visit: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/MeetJesus (NOT a Morning Mindset resource) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Mark 15:21–25 - And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. [22] And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). [23] And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. [24] And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. [25] And it was the third hour when they crucified him. (ESV) ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE MORNING MINDSET: (not tax-deductible) -- Become a monthly partner: https://mm-gfk-partners.supercast.com/ -- Support a daily episode: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/daily-sponsor/ -- Give one-time: https://give.cornerstone.cc/careygreen -- Venmo: @CareyNGreen ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ FOREIGN LANGUAGE VERSIONS OF THIS PODCAST: SPANISH version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Spanish HINDI version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Hindi CHINESE version: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Chinese  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ CONTACT: Carey@careygreen.com  ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ THEME MUSIC: “King’s Trailer” – Creative Commons 0 | Provided by https://freepd.com/ ***All NON-ENGLISH versions of the Morning Mindset are translated using A.I. Dubbing and Translation tools from DubFormer.ai ***All NON-ENGLISH text content (descriptions and titles) are translated using the A.I. functionality of Google Translate.

Rev. Rufus Smith continues the new sermon series called "Habit: What's It To Ya?" with “The Habit of Sunday Rest Part 2.” Our observance of Sunday Rest can be either too legalistic or too permissive, too stern or too slack; today are you in balance or out of balance?Stay connected with Hope Church Memphis:Website • HopeChurchMemphis.comInstagram • @Hope4MemphisTikTok • @Hope4MemphisFacebook • @Hope4MemphisPrayer • HopeChurchMemphis.com/PrayerGiving • HopeChurchMemphis.com/Give

When we left off, Rufus and Robert of Belleme were marching upon Maine.  Specifically, Count Helias' fortress at Danguel. This fortress made military incursions and raids into Maine insanely difficult.  Which Rufus and Robert found deeply inconsiderate, so it would have to be brought down or, at the very least it would have to be […] The post 481 – Operation Baguette Storm first appeared on The British History Podcast.

Rotatoes, we're doing our first live show! 8pm Thursday August 28th at World's Lair on London's south bank, featuring Mark/Mara Sherlock Humes, Alex Jordan and Hollie Bennett! If you think you can make it consider joining the Patreon where you can find a little discount code, even as a free member! Check out World's Lair for tickets and we can't wait to see you there! --- The reunion you've all been waiting for! The Arc 3 crew are back together again and they mean business!Jasper William Cartwright is your GMJacob Wysocki is GribVictoria Longwell as Freya Black Devin Field as Rufus& Zac Oyama as... ZwamLISTEN TO THE ENTIRE FIRST CAMPAIGN RIGHT NOW ON: The Rotating Heroes Patreon+ Catch up with all of Campaign 1+ Start a whole new campaign in a brand new setting!+ Ad-Free Listening+ Get Arc Barks (Talk Backs) for every episode+ Plus Votes & info about all things Rotating Heroes!GET YOUR MERCH HERE - SIGN UP FOR NEW MERCH HERE

Het is 4.200 jaar geleden. Koningsdochter Enheduana schrijft een woedend gedicht en ruilt haar goddelijke echtgenoot in voor een godin. Zal dat haar macht herstellen? Wilde Eeuwen, het begin. Iedere vrijdag een nieuwe aflevering. Meer informatie: nrc.nl/wilde-eeuwenHeeft u vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Tekst en presentatie: Hendrik SpieringRedactie en regie: Mirjam van ZuidamMuziek, montage en mixage: Rufus van BaardwijkBeeld: Jeen BertingVormgeving: Yannick MortierVoor deze aflevering is onder meer gebruikt gemaakt van deze literatuur: Sophus Helle. 'Enheduana: The Complete Poems of the World's First Author', Yale University Press, 2024. Amanda H. Podany. 'Weavers, Scribes, and Kings A New History of the Ancient Near East', Oxford University Press, 2022. Gina Konstantopoulos. ‘The Many Lives of Enheduana. Identity, Authorship, and the “World's First Poet”' in Kerstin Droß-Krüpe e.a. (eds) Powerful Women in the Ancient World. Perception and (Self)Presentation, Zaphon 2021. Annette Zgoll. ‘Innana and En-ḫedu-ana Mutual Empowerment and the myth INNANA CONQUERS UR' in Kerstin Droß-Krüpe e.a. (eds) Powerful Women in the Ancient World. Perception and (Self)Presentation, Zaphon 2021. J.N. Postgate. 'Early Mesopotamia. Society and economy at the dawn of history', Routledge 1992 (herdruk 2017).Gwendolyn Leick. 'Mesopotamia. The invention of the city', Penguin 2001. Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus come to you live from Circa Las Vegas, at BetBash 2025. They interview each other on a range of topics and take questions from the audience.

Guest Mix by DJs From Mars 01. David Guetta X Audio Bullys X Djs From Mars - Things I Haven't Told You (Club Mix) 02. Tate McRae - Just Keep Watching (Kodat Remix) Intro Edit F1 03. Busta Rhymes - Touch It (EXYT Remix) 04. Benny Benassi - Feel The Bass 05. Dom Dolla & Daya Vs Camelphat & Artbat Vs Miss Monique - Dreamin For A Feeling Look At You (Djs From Mars Bootleg) 06. Massano - The Chemical Brothers - Do It Again (Massano Remix) 07. Camelphat, Elderbrook - Cola (Mindtone Remix) 08. Dropbusterz & Delayz - Losing My Mind 09. Kid Cudi - Day ‘n' Night (BARTS x Cody Ko Remix) 10. Chocolate Puma - Let Your Mind Be Free 11. Vintage Culture - Do You 12. Fisher x Flowdan - Boost Up (SIAK Remix) 13. Madonna Vs Veracocha Vs Cat Dealers - Music Vs Carte Blanche Vs Old School Vibe (Djs From Mars Bootleg) 14. David Guetta - Just One Last Time ft. Taped Rai (ALEX LNDN Remix) 15. Armin van Buuren & JOA - Heavy 16. Rezone - Sandstorm 17. AFROJACK, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Amél - Our Time 18. Showtek & .EXA - Slow Down Pt. 2 19. Freak Nasty - Da' Dip (BRANDON Remix) 20. Mathame - Love Somebody 21. Rufus du Sol - Innerbloom (RUMPUS Edit) 22. Sebastian Ingrosso, Celine Dion - A New Day 23. Charlotte De Witte, Amelie Lens - One Mind (SLVR Remix) 24. Julian Jordan - Don't Stop 25. Yves V - V.I.P. 26. Rihanna & Calvin Harris Vs Vs Tiësto, Lucas & Steve, Silent Child - We Found Love Zenless (Djs From Mars Bootleg) 27. Tujamo x DJs From Mars x Alex LNDN - Everyone Listens To Techno 28. Morten & ARTBAT -Culture (FRNKROK Remix) 29. DOM DOLLA - SANFRANDISCO (KING KOZZ FLIP) 30. The Killers Vs Safri Duo - Mr. Brightside Played-A-Live (Djs From Mars Bootleg)

On this energetic episode, Jonathan and Ryan watched the Kirby Air Riders Direct and the trailers from Gamescom and broke things down to their respective mans: Batman, He-Man, Kirby Man, or Bubsy Man, and decided which one is best...or did they? Will we ever know for sure? Only time can tell, but Ryan's favorite is clearly Rufus the cat. This episode contains spoilers for Donkey Kong Bananza (roughly in the 3:46-4:50 mark, but they could also appear through out).0:00:00 - The Big 1-00:01:20 - First Topic: He-Man!0:02:22 - Gamescom Interest, Rising Like a Phoenix0:03:46 - Spoilers for Donkey Kong Bananza0:04:50 - Minecraft Report: It's Not Going Well0:06:18 - The Ice Cream Deal0:07:32 - Back to He-Man0:09:33 - Kirby Air Riders0:11:04 - What About Rufus?0:11:37 - Bubsy 4D: Back in the Habit0:16:18 - Lego Batman Legacy0:18:44 - What Else We Got?0:19:10 - Long Gone...Too Scary?0:21:03 - Trailer Breakdown0:24:58 - Jedi Vader0:28:01 - Shout Out to the Weird New Future0:30:33 - This Conversation's Completely Off the Rails (Thanks Listeners)Read more news, reviews, and opinions on videogames at Maximum Utmost: https://maxutmost.com/Follow Jonathan on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialFollow the Show on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttwav.bsky.social

The World's Zaniest 60s Radio Station, Every Wednesday at 5pm!Throwing it back to the glory days of long lunches, indoor smoking and infidelity in our beautiful vintage studio, broadcasting every Wednesday at 5pm on YouTube & All Podcast Platforms!Rufus - https://www.instagram.com/rufusrice_/https://www.tiktok.com/@rufusdailyAidan - https://www.instagram.com/aidanraff_/https://www.tiktok.com/@aidanraff_Follow Our Socials: https://linktr.ee/radiorufuspodListen on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/twSX8Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/aFHW0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Ecommerce Braintrust podcast, brought to you by Julie Spear, Head of Retail Marketplace Services, and Jordan Ripley, Director of Retail Operations. Today, we're excited to welcome Mike Black, Chief Growth Officer at Profitero+. We'll be diving into their latest report, “The Digitally Influenced Shopper”, which reveals how shoppers are navigating today's fractured path to purchase, how they evaluate value, and its implications for brands and retailers. Tune in to find out more!  

Rev. Rufus Smith continues the new sermon series called "Habit: What's It To Ya?" Rufus reminds us that keeping Sunday as a day of rest honors God and is a blessing when we remember it.

This is the first of a two-part conversation with America Patton & David Duncan regarding the life, legacy, philosophy, and music of Rufus Harley.Tune into this episode to hear some of Rufus' singing, saxophone, and (of course) his piping.APPLICABLE LINKS:To learn more about Rufus, the foundation set up in his memory, forthcoming books, albums, and more, follow:-Rufus' daughter, Noah Harmony: https://www.facebook.com/noahharmony.harley-Rufus' son, America Patton: https://www.facebook.com/america.patton.52-Rufus' jazz-piping heir, David Duncan: https://www.facebook.com/david.duncan.3152130-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music,

This is the first part of a two-part interview with America Patton & David Duncan regarding the life, philosophy, and music of Rufus Harley.Tune into this episode to hear some of Rufus' bagpipe music, some of his singing, and some of his saxophone work as well - and to hear some lovely insights from his son, America and what I think we can safely call his, "artistic heir," David Duncan.LINKS:Learn more about Rufus and the Rufus Harley foundation by following America: https://www.facebook.com/america.patton.52and by following Rufus' daughter Noah Harmony: https://www.facebook.com/noahharmony.harley/and by following David, too: https://www.instagram.com/jazz.bagpipes/-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music, jazz, jazz bagpipes

Cette semaine, RFI vous emmène à la découverte du phénomène des vinyles au Kenya. Trois épisodes pour parler de ceux qui les vendent, des artistes kényans qui ont fait vibrer les tourne-disques ou de ceux qui les remettent à la mode. Ce 18 août, focus sur une boutique mythique de Nairobi, Real Vinyl Guru, véritable archive du vinyle africain cachée dans le dédale du Kenyatta Market. De notre correspondante à Nairobi, C'est une plongée dans l'histoire de la musique sur vinyles qui s'offre aux visiteurs de Real Vinyl Guru. Comme avec ce 45 tours d'un groupe kényan des années 1970, choisi avec soin par Gaturi Rugami. Surnommé Jimmi, il est le fondateur de la boutique : « La langue ici, c'est du kikemba. C'est une chanson des Kilimambogo Brothers, c'est de la bonne musique. » Les murs débordent de disques. Il y en a plus de 10 000, estime Jimmi. Aujourd'hui âgé de 64 ans, ce passionné a ouvert sa première boutique à Nairobi en 1989. Lorsque les cassettes sont arrivées et que les magasins se débarrassaient de leurs disques, il a tenu bon. Et a même fait des kilomètres pour les récupérer. « Avec ma Peugeot 404, je suis allé en Tanzanie, en Ouganda, presque jusqu'à Addis-Abeba. Si les distances étaient plus longues, je prenais le bus ou le train. Je m'arrêtais dans chaque petite ville. Quand je trouvais des vinyles, je les payais et je les laissais sur place, puis je poursuivais mon périple. Sur le chemin du retour, je les récupérais tous. C'était comme une chasse, parfois difficile, car il fallait aller dans des zones un peu dangereuses. Mais il fallait bien traquer les vinyles, parce qu'eux ne viendront pas vous trouver tout seuls ! », se souvient Jimmi. Aujourd'hui, avec les réseaux sociaux, la collecte est plus facile. Jimmi connaît bien les disques qui remplissent les rayons de sa boutique. Il extrait un autre artiste kényan, une légende de son époque, Musaimo wa Njeri : « Celui-là, la langue est du gikuyu, c'est de la musique un peu traditionnelle mais pas vraiment du benga. » Désormais, Jimmi se fait aider de ses enfants, qui ont repris le flambeau de la boutique. Son fils, Rufus, répare aussi des tourne-disques. Il a hérité de la passion paternelle : « Bouger le bras du tourne-disque, entendre le craquement puis la musique... C'est autre chose. Même la qualité du son est meilleure. Il suffit d'avoir une bonne platine avec des vinyles en bon état pour profiter de la plus belle musique possible. » Son père, Jimmi, dit écouter des vinyles chez lui tous les jours. Du jazz africain, du blues ou de la musique traditionnelle... À lire aussiPourquoi le vinyle refait tourner les têtes

The reunion you've all been waiting for! The Arc 3 crew are back together again and they mean business!Jasper William Cartwright is your GMJacob Wysocki is GribVictoria Longwell as Freya Black Devin Field as Rufus& Zac Oyama as... Zwam

Het is 12.000 jaar geleden. Sjamaan Slata wandelt naar Göbleki Tepe, bakt brood en hallucineert op beschimmelde rogge. Zullen zijn visioenen de landbouw vooruit helpen? Wilde Eeuwen, het begin. Iedere vrijdag een nieuwe aflevering. Meer informatie: nrc.nl/wilde-eeuwenHeeft u vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Tekst en presentatie: Hendrik SpieringRedactie en regie: Mirjam van ZuidamMuziek, montage en mixage: Rufus van BaardwijkBeeld: Jeen BertingVormgeving: Yannick MortierVoor deze aflevering is onder meer gebruikt gemaakt van deze literatuur:Oliver Dietrich ‘Shamanism at Early Neolithic Göbekli Tepe, southeastern Turkey. Methodological contributions to an archaeology of belief' in Praehistorische Zeitschrift, in mei 2024. Steven Mithen ‘Shamanism at the transition from foraging to farming in Southwest Asia: sacra, ritual, and performance at Neolithic WF16 (southern Jordan)' in The Journal of the Council for British Research in the Levant, in September 2022.David Graeber en David Wengrow. 'The Dawn of Everything, A New History of Humanity', bij Penguin in 2022. Li Liu e.a. ‘Fermented beverage and food storage in 13,000 y-old stone mortars at Raqefet Cave, Israel: Investigating Natufian ritual feasting' in Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, in oktober 2018. Amaia Arranz-Otaeguia e.a. ‘Archaeobotanical evidence reveals the origins of bread 14,400 years ago in northeastern Jordan' in PNAS, op 13 juli 2018.Leore Grosman e.a. ‘A Natufian Ritual Event' in Current Anthropology, in juni 2016. Marion Benz ‘Symbols of Power - Symbols of Crisis? A Psycho-Social Approach to Early Neolithic Symbol Systems', Neo-Lithics, in januari 2014. Leore Grosman e.a. ‘A 12,000-year-old Shaman burial from the southern Levant (Israel)' in PNAS, op 18 november 2008. Zohar Kerem e.a. ‘Chickpea domestication in the Neolithic Levant through the nutritional perspective' in Journal of Archaeological Science, in augustus 2007.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, the VENDO team is joined by Andrew Bell, Amazon Lead for NFPA, to explore Amazon Rufus and the future of AI-driven shopping. We unpack the evolution of Rufus, its impact on new brands, and the growing role of inference, visual search, and agentic evaluation. Tune in to learn how brands can adapt and thrive in the next era of intelligent commerce. Topics Covered: Amazon Rufus Context & Evolution (3:00) Does Rufus Affect New Brands? (9:30) The Importance of Inference (10:38) Brands Optimizing for Inference (15:32) AI Shopping (17:06) Lens AI and Visual Search (22:00) Agentic Evaluation (26:19) Speakers: Andrew Bell, Amazon Lead, NFPA Delaney Del Mundo, VP Account Strategy - Amazon & TikTok Shop, VENDO Want to stay up to date on topics like this? Subscribe to our Amazon & Walmart Growth #podcast for bi-weekly episodes every other Thursday! ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr2VTsj1X3PRZWE97n-tDbA ➡️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HXz504VRToYzafHcAhzke?si=9d57599ed19e4362 ➡️ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vendo-amazon-walmart-growth-experts/id1512362107

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Jim Kuhn from Sun City West, AZ. Thank you for your generosity and partnership in Project 23. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 15:21–32: And they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross. And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull). And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. And they crucified him and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take. And it was the third hour when they crucified him. And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” And with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left. And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross!” So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also reviled him. — Mark 15:21–32 Jesus is weak beneath the weight of the cross. He stumbles. The soldiers seize a bystander, Simon of Cyrene, and thrust the heavy wood onto his back. Simon carries a burden not his own—step by step—toward Golgotha. This is more than a historical detail. It's a vivid picture: God himself, bowed under sin's weight, and a stranger pressed into service to share that load. Then the mockery continues: The crowd taunts, “Save yourself!” The religious leaders scoff, “He can't even save himself.” The criminals beside him jeer in scorn. And yet, Simon, an unwilling participant, bears the cross so that Jesus can advance toward Calvary, where every sin would be nailed away. Simon's forced compassion begs a question for us: Whose burden should we willingly bear? The lonely neighbor? The struggling friend? The newcomer in church? The oppressed, the overlooked, the rejected? We're not called to carry Christ's cross—that's done. We're called to carry one another's burdens as he carried ours (Gal. 6:2). When you see someone bowed under life's weight, don't pass by. Step in. Accept the unexpected call. Shoulder their load—if only for a moment. Because in that act, you reflect the One who bore the world's sin. So, who will it be today? #CarryBurdens, #Mark15, #CompassionInAction ASK THIS: Why do you think Simon was compelled rather than volunteered? What keeps us from stepping in to share another's burden? Who in your life needs you to “carry their cross” today? How does bearing burdens reflect Christ's love? DO THIS: Reach out today to someone under pressure—send a text, make a call, offer a meal, or simply say, “I see your burden. How can I help carry it?” PRAY THIS: Jesus, you carried the cross for me. Show me who around me needs someone to bear their burden. Give me willing hands and a compassionate heart. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Burdens."

Rhiannon and Alex begin this episode by eating their words and swapping a couple of TV recommendations for retractions (such grown ups). Alex has been absorbed in the moving world of Opera, thanks to Dorset's Opera Festival, with stunning set design from her husband Rufus. Things turn medical as Rhiannon has been hooked and horrified by the second season of hit podcast The Retrievals, which leads to a discussion on the gender gap in healthcare, complimented by recommendations of Unwell Women and Unheard from Alex. ShownotesThe White Lotus, Apple TV/Amazon Prime/Sky Clarkson's Farm, Amazon PrimeRigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi at Dorset Opera Festival Cavalleria rusticana by Pietro Mascagni & Suor Angelica by Giacomo Puccini at Dorset Opera Festival Everything is Tuberculosis by John GreenThe Retrievals by The New York Times and Serial Productions The Food Medic podcast, Dr Hazel WallaceThe Female Actor by Dr Hazel WallaceNot Just a Period by Dr Hazel WallaceUnwell Women by Elinor CleghornUnheard by Rageshri DhairyawanMaternal mortality 2020-2022 statistic - https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/mbrrace-uk/data-brief/maternal-mortality-2020-2022 Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Built for Men by Caroline Criado PerezFrozen on stage, Disney+

"And I want to rock your gypsy soulJust like way back in the days of oldAnd together we will flow into the mystic"Please join me on this warm Sunday afternoon as we sail into the Mystic musically. Joining us are Billy Cobham, The Youngbloods, Moody Blues, Kinks, Eagles, Steely Dan, Rufus, Boz Scaggs, Yes, Traffic, Spirit, Hall & Oates, Doobie Brothers, Traffic, Lou Reed, Average White, George Harrison, Rolling Stones, Doors, Hollies, Grass Roots, Bee Gees, Association and Van Morrison.

Romans 16:13Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too.Romans 12:4–5For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.We are individually members of one another.Rufus's mom was like a mother to Paul. I wonder what that was like—did she open her home to him on the road? Offer him a warm meal? Comfort and encourage him in his work? Tend to his wounds? Pray over him when he was weary?We are all part of God's family.We can be a mother, a father, a grandmother or grandfather, a sister, brother, or friend to the children God loves.Paul acknowledged many individuals who helped behind the scenes (you'll have to give me grace as I read their names like I knew how).In this episode, we'll look at some of those people, and remember that behind every Paul, there are hundreds of helpers. It is good to reflect on who God has placed in our lives along the way, as well as consider the part we play in the lives of those surrounding us right now. If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time donation, thank you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sherriyoungward.com/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To find out about upcoming gatherings and new projects, please join my email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sherriyoungward.com

Mark 15:16-41The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. And they began to call out to him, “Hail, king of the Jews!” Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Falling on their knees, they paid homage to him. And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). Then they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get. It was nine in the morning when they crucified him. The written notice of the charge against him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS . They crucified two rebels with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, “So! You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, come down from the cross and save yourself!” In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. “He saved others,” they said, “but he can't save himself! Let this Messiah, this king of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” Those crucified with him also heaped insults on him. At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” ). When some of those standing near heard this, they said, “Listen, he's calling Elijah.” Someone ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. “Now leave him alone. Let's see if Elijah comes to take him down,” he said. With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joseph, and Salome. In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there.

Rev. Rufus Smith continues the new sermon series called "Habit: What's It To Ya?" We learn that 10% of Americans battle with bouts of Clinical Depression, but 100% struggle with bouts of discouragement, which is why we need to develop the habit of encouragement.Stay connected with Hope Church Memphis:Website • HopeChurchMemphis.comInstagram • @Hope4MemphisTikTok • @Hope4MemphisFacebook • @Hope4MemphisPrayer • HopeChurchMemphis.com/PrayerGiving • HopeChurchMemphis.com/Give

Creative expression comes in many forms—and it's not limited to the arts. Creative expression can be a tremendous, strategic advantage in business, too. The rich, full life of our guest, Bryan Boyd, is a perfect illustration of this wisdom truth.   Musical Journeys Meet Marketing Mastery  In this rich, colorful wisdom conversation with Bryan Boyd, the ingenious artist and musician, you will discover how someone can blend art, music and entrepreneurship synergistically and successfully.   Fresh off a notable performance where he shared the stage with KC and the Sunshine Band, Bryan sheds light on his journey through the realms of business and music. As a leader in marketing and design, Bryan unveils unconventional strategies for cultivating client trust and success authentically and effectively.   Discover how urgency and passion, guided by the wisdom of Joseph Campbell's "follow your bliss," can drive excellence in professional and personal spheres. We explore the importance of balancing these principles, not just in business but in nurturing our personal relationships as well.   Bryan's insights promise to leave you motivated, reminding us all that passion, coupled with purposeful actions, can indeed create a lasting impact on those around us.   A Bit More About Our Wise Guest - Bryan Boyd Bryan Boyd hails from the coalfields of southern West Virginia. He's the son of legendary, hall-of-fame basketball coach, Jennings Boyd, who guided Northfork High School to eight consecutive AA state championships from 1974 to 1981.   Bryan is a gifted musician and vocalist. He performs regularly in three diverse groups including The Velvet Brothers (a Vegas-style show band),  Central Standard Time (progressive and contemporary jazz) and Combo Latino (latin fusion).   An artist and designer by degree and profession, Bryan continues to explore creative expression through many forms, including visual art and songwriting. He's been a supporter and member for four decades of the arts and related charitable organizations in our region. An avid fisherman and dog lover, Bryan resides in Charleston, WV with his wife Mary and their one-year-old Australian Shepherd, Rufus.   Settle in and get ready. Over the next 30 minutes, you will discover why Bryan Boyd is one of the wisest people I know.   Resources Bryan Boyd Creative Group website Wikipedia page of author Joseph Campbell (mentioned by Bryan in this episode) The Velvet Brothers Facebook page   Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Graphic Design + Social Media Chloe Lineberg   Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook  @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn   How Can You Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Purchase a book from our curated collection on Bookshop.   Episode Chapters [0:03:13] - A hot performance on stage; opening up for KC & The Sunshine Band [0:06:28] - Bryan's journey with music; which came first:  music or art? [0:08:51] - How Skip and Bryan are connected [0:10:20] - Client Confidence Through Listening and Creativity [0:12:12] - Doodling, sketching or translating? [0:17:46] - Bryan Boyd reveals his Main Thing wisdom nugget [0:18:21] - The Power of urgency and passion [0:22:15] - Applying Bryan's main thing in family life [0:24:48] - What happens when you follow your bliss [0:26:20] - A recognition of joy   Episode Keywords Wisdom, Creativity, Marketing, Advertising, Client, Trust, Success, Passion, Urgency, Joseph Campbell, Bliss, Family, Balance, Satisfaction, Fulfillment

Chris Perry is the Co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at firstmovr, a satellite Center of Excellence (COE) for eCommerce education and change management. He is also an Executive Educator and Keynote Speaker at the Path to Purchase Institute. With over 12 years of experience as an eCommerce leader and executive educator, Chris aims to empower leaders to embrace change with actionable knowledge, strategies, and KPIs. In this episode… The rapid evolution of eCommerce and the rise of AI-driven tools are disrupting the way consumers discover, evaluate, and stay loyal to brands. Traditional loyalty programs often fail to keep pace, and many brands still prioritize acquisition over retention. How can companies adapt their digital shelf strategies to capture human shoppers and stay relevant to AI-driven recommendations? Digital upskilling advocate and eCommerce strategist Chris Perry advises brands to focus on shopper-centric content optimization by creating long-tail assets that answer detailed consumer questions and appeal to AI agents like Rufus or ChatGPT. Navigating the digital shelf requires understanding how conversational queries differ from traditional keyword searches and proactively testing and reskilling to stay ahead of competitors as AI adoption accelerates. Tune in to this episode of The Digital Deep Dive as Chris Perry, Co-founder of firstmovr, returns to speak with Aaron Conant about navigating the AI-driven transformation of eCommerce. Chris shares real-world examples of AI-assisted product discovery, the importance of long-tail content for search visibility, and why early adoption and reskilling are critical for the future.

This week on Bet the Process, Geoff Feinberg joins to talk betting strategies and how to fix the FedEx Cup. Jeff and Rufus also preview the Bet the Process Cup at Silverado, and their Bet Bash appearance.

Hope your August is not sipping away like a bottle of wine but is in fact still mostly full...the juiciest part of the wine is in the bottleneck. Enjoy this blast from the past when we started our coverage of Gossip Girl! The pilot is such a good episode of TV and we had a time covering it. You know you love us...Julia Gray (Washington Post, The Ringer) and Drew H. begin a new chapter of the podcast and dive DEEP into one of the greatest TV pilots in history--the very first episode of The CW's GOSSIP GIRL. The hotties get into the Blair/Serena dichotomy, why the characters treat Connecticut like Mongolia, actor height, Rufus hatred, and so much more. XOXO, Girls Room.Follow Drew on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.Follow Julia on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.Follow Girls Room on ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠.

In this week's episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss Octavia E. Butler's 1979 novel Kindred. Topics include Torrey Pines and Tawny Port, nuts, Nazi Germany vs. American slavery, why white people have such a hard time acknowledging history,  Rufus the Doofus and Tom Weylin who have 1 ¼ moral between them, (we need to talk about) Kevin, and Dana's Conundrum. Plus, we get tipsy and talk about Keanu Reeves. And, George the Cat makes an appearance and brings some much-needed levity.This week's drink: the Octavia E. Butler via BuzzworthyINGREDIENTS:2 shots bourbon1 shot tawny port3 dashes Angostura bittersGarnish: lemon peelINSTRUCTIONS:Pour bourbon and port into a mixing glass, and add bittersAdd ice and stir with a bar spoon for about 20 secondsStrain into a coup glass and garnish with a thick-cut piece of lemon peelCurrent/recommended reads, links, etc.:Trust by Hernan DiazThe Safekeep by Yael van der WoudenThe Paris Apartment by Lucy FoleyFun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison BechdelO Caledonia by Elspeth BarkerEleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail HoneymanThe Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape (Katie Holten, ed.)Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we read House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday

This week on Bet the Process, Rufus sits down with Henry Kerins, Executive VP of Trading at Novig. Topics discussed include sports betting and life philosophies, and strategies for bettors on prediction markets and market making.

In this episode, we explore how to create AI-powered product listings that don't just rank, they convert. Now we're not ditching keywords, but we're making them smarter and more aligned with how today's shoppers search, ask, and buy. ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos AI in e-commerce is evolving rapidly, and we're thrilled to have Ritu Java, CEO of PPC Ninja, sharing her unique insights on how sellers can adapt. Ritu discusses using Amazon's AI tool, Rufus, which transforms customer queries into high-converting listing copy. The shift from traditional keyword searches to conversational searches is not just a trend but a paradigm shift that sellers must grasp to remain competitive. With Ritu's vast experience in e-commerce and Amazon advertising, she provides invaluable advice on making your product listings AI-ready, ensuring they rank and convert effectively. Amazon's AI ecosystem is more robust than ever, with tools like Rufus and COSMO leading the charge. We explore how these systems, in conjunction with Alexa Plus, create a more personalized shopping experience by understanding user intent beyond simple keyword matching. Rufus, with its Q&A format, assists shoppers in an intuitive way, enhancing the overall shopping journey. By diving into the intricacies of these AI models, including advancements in semantic understanding and personalization, you'll gain a clearer understanding of how these technologies can be leveraged to enhance product discovery and customer satisfaction. But how do you make sure Rufus notices your listings? We unpack strategies to optimize product visibility and engagement, from using synonyms in listings to transforming FAQs into compelling visuals that address customer concerns. A standout main image can significantly influence both search visibility and consumer interest, and utilizing all available image slots can cater to a diverse audience. Ritu offers creative solutions for presenting additional product information without overwhelming potential buyers, including the strategic use of comparison slides and detailed specifications. Tune in to discover how to stay ahead in the AI-powered e-commerce landscape. In episode 658 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Carrie and Ritu discuss: 00:00 - AI-Powered Product Listings for High Conversions 03:34 - Shifting to Conversational Search on Amazon 09:00 - The Future of Rufus Search 14:46 - Understanding COSMO and Rufus on Amazon 20:50 - Customized Ranking and Personalization on Amazon 25:43 - AI Strategies for Rufus Engagement 31:58 - Optimizing Responses to Product Questions 33:08 - Maximizing Product Listing Keywords for Rufus 36:35 - Maximizing SEO With Your Main Image 43:38 - Frequency of Extracting Questions From Rufus

Today, we're delighted to welcome back a longtime friend of the show, Russ Dieringer.  He's here to share key insights from Stratably's latest research, diving into how brands are navigating content optimization for Rufus and the evolving landscape of AI-driven search. Tune in to find out more!   KEY TAKEAWAYS In this episode, Julie, Jordan, and Russ discuss: Russ shares his own experience as an Amazon shopper using Rufus, noting its usefulness for browsing and specific queries, but also highlighting that most everyday shoppers aren't aware of Rufus by name. Stratable's survey included 286 brands and agencies, focusing mainly on mid-sized and enterprise consumer brands, to understand industry attitudes and actions towards AI optimization. Despite AI being the industry buzzword, only 12% of brands and 20% of agencies have taken concrete steps to optimize product detail pages for Rufus. There's a lot of talk, but relatively little action so far. A major barrier is a lack of clarity from Amazon about how Rufus works and what specifically brands should do to optimize for it. Many brands are still trying to perfect basic search optimization, let alone adapt to the new AI layer, with content under-resourcing being an ongoing issue. Evaluating the impact of AI-oriented content changes is tough—only about a quarter of those who have made changes report a positive effect, and tracking the influence of AI touchpoints (like review summaries) is still a gray area. Russ recommends a balanced approach: don't ignore AI advancements or drop everything to chase the trend. Instead, start testing and learning now, so your brand can adapt as best practices and clearer measurement tools emerge. The episode closes with an emphasis on curiosity, experimentation, and the reality that there's no perfect playbook—brands should embrace the unknown and be proactive in learning as the ecosystem evolves.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Are Brands Actually Updating PDPs for Rufus? What's Holding Brands Back from Optimizing for Rufus? Are Rufus-Driven PDP Updates Driving Results? Connect with Stratably's Founder & CEO, Russ Dieringer Learn more about Stratably Connect with our host, Julie Spear Connect with our host, Jordan Ripley Learn more about Acadia

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus go guest-less and chat all things golf.

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