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Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
594: AI is Draining with Pablo Curell

Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 45:37


Sami assesses the long term viability of AI with Pablo Curell, software developer at Recovr (https://www.recovr.eu/en), as they break down the hype and logistics that surround the popular tool. The pair examine why it's still important you learn to code, what AI's best use cases are now and what they could be in the future, what a successful AI product actually looks like on the back end, as well as the ever growing and unsustainable economics behind AI tokens. — Read the article mentioned in this week's episode - The Case Against Generative AI (https://www.wheresyoured.at/the-case-against-generative-ai/?ref=ed-zitrons-wheres-your-ed-at-newsletter&attribution_id=68d5b5a4ba9b3e00014d8ab5&attribution_type=post) Check out Pablo's podcast A Junior, A Senior and I (https://aji.podbean.com/) for similar discussions and perspectives on the world of tech, or follow him on social media - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablocm90/) - Mastodon (https://hostux.social/@pacumo) - Website (https://blog.codemanship.dev) Your host for this episode has been Sami Birnbaum. Sami can be found through his website (https://samibirnbaum.com) or via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/). If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page (https://github.com/sponsors/thoughtbot), or check out our website (https://podcast.thoughtbot.com). Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot (https://thoughtbot.com/) podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/) - Mastodon (https://thoughtbot.social/@thoughtbot) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/thoughtbotvideo) - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/thoughtbot.com) © 2025 thoughtbot, inc.

The Mens Room Daily Podcast
Sami's Solo Adventure

The Mens Room Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 9:58


We get into our Mens Room Question: What happened that wasn't supposed to happen that day?

American Prestige
Special - The Gaza Negotiations w/ Sami Al-Arian (Preview)

American Prestige

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 10:41


Derek speaks with Sami Al-Arian, Public Affairs Professor and Director of the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) at Istanbul Zaim University, about the forthcoming Gaza talks and the prospects for a ceasefire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unnamed Automotive Podcast
Episode 421: 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter, 2026 Audi Q3, Benjamin Bought A New Car

Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 73:59


Whats that you hear? Is it the sound of trails being hunted? Or roads being lit? No, you're right, its another episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast being beamed right to your devices! This weeks show starts off with our first review of the 2025 Toyota 4Runner TrailHunter, which Benjamin is towing with around town. Why is there yet another off-road oriented version of this off-road-oriented SUV? How does it differ from TRD-branded models? What's with the pricing? Benjamin breaks it down for you. Then Sami flies of the country to test out the 2026 Audi Q3 in Scotland. Armed with a new design, new infotainment system, new gear selector and new headlights, Sami is eager to talk about what makes this compact crossover so special, and what his reservations are about this whole class of small luxury vehicles. Finally, Benjamin finally reveals the latest addition to his garage. Thanks for listening!

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows
WWE SMACKDOWN POST-SHOW (10/3) - Keller & Corbidge talk Tiffany-Vaquer clunky contract signing, listener Pet Peeves, Sami-Black, Booker

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Post-shows

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 130:34 Transcription Available


PWTorch editor Wade Keller is joined by PWTorch's Eric Corbridge to review WWE Smackdown including evaluating the clunky contract signing segment where WWE put Stephanie Vaquer and Tiffany Stratton in a situation that exposed their weaknesses and didn't play to their strengths all just to set up a tag match next week. Also, the difference between a Pet Peeve and a meaningful critique of sloppy or lazy habits leads to a fun segment of listeners' Pro Wrestling Pet Peeves. Plus, Booker T's commentary fails tonight and ideas on how to improve his contributions, the Sami Zayn-Aleister Black finish, Cody Rhodes playing up the "little brother" demeanor with Randy Orton too much, and more with live caller, email, and chat interaction throughout.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-post-shows--3275545/support.

@Betches
Unpacking Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban's Shocking Divorce

@Betches

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 53:59


This week on @ Betches, Sami, Jordana & Aleen dive into Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's shocking divorce after 19 years of marriage. Was Nicole blindsided? Did Keith already move on with another woman? The girls unpack all the rumors, speculation, and what's next for Nicole in her single era. They also break down Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco's wedding, Sydney Sweeney's bizarre guest list (yes, Jeff Bezos and…Ashton Kutcher?), and debate whether Bad Bunny will outdo Shakira at the Super Bowl. Plus, memorializing Mean Girls Day nostalgia…what exactly does Gen Z quote if it's not Mean Girls? Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@Betches  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transform
The Tools Transforming Sami Clarke's Life Right Now

Transform

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 38:47


In this highly requested solo episode, Sami Clarke shares the tools that are shaping her life in this current season. As her journey evolves, she opens up about the practices and resources that keep her grounded, focused, and inspired.From somatic experiencing and nervous system work to her daily GAD walks (gratitude, affirmations, and dreams), meditation, and journaling, Sami dives into her current toolkit and offers practical ways to begin incorporating these tools into your own life.Whether you're navigating challenges or stepping into growth, this episode will guide you to pause, reflect, and take action — with tools designed to help you create meaningful, lasting change from the inside out.Also mentioned in this episode:Gabby Bernstein: https://gabbybernstein.com/FORM Nikki Novo Meditations: https://digital.joinform.co/loginNicole Sachs - expressive 20-minute journal practice https://www.yourbreakawake.com/I am light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ism8dBjxKvcBeautiful Chorus songs: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCydqKEeqSN3_6LcA_7Q8htQEllie Styles: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ellie-stiles/1831978495Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.This episode is brought to you by:Cotton: Learn more at TheFabricOfOurLives.comOsea: Head to OseaMaliby.com and use code TRANSFORM for 10% offPaleovalley: Head to paleovalley.com/transform or use code transform at checkout for 15% off your first purchaseProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Funkaholiks Podcast
Jerking the Curtain Ep. 103 - Storylines continue to build and leave us wondering!!!

The Funkaholiks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 111:29


In today's episode the crew does their very best to dissect the latest storylines in WWE. We don't have a pot to piss in, WWE must be listening!!! Seth looks like the weight of the Cody World is on his shoulders, Cody is poking holes in the Vision and asking questions about a Beast??? Jimmy looks like he's ready to move on from the Bloodline or at least does not agree with Roman and little bro's vision.......all this and so much more!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSAsh by Elegance aka Dana Brook forfeits TNA title (Kelani Jordan is new TNA Knockouts Champ)Braun Strowman becoming a real monster???Stings son will be making his official debut next month….will WWE go after him? ESPN gives WrestlePalooza a C “You Just Made the List” Top 5 heels (Females)SMACKDOWN Ladies and Gentlemen…..Cody and the GOAT exchange words Drew vs Fatu is damn good for business JC Mateo pledges his love for SoloBo Dallas is the mystery man in the shadows…..what does he want with Sami???WWE is listening……Je'Von Evans answers the open challenge……grrrreat match Stephanie makes Tiffy look like a rookieBlack and Priest, gimme seconds and thirds Jade looks like an action figure Botch city for Tiffy Time Tiffany doesn't stand a chance against Stephanie Vaquer RAWBe careful what you ask for Rhea……Asuka is next level awesomeness!!! This feud is grrreat and the best B rated acting I've ever seen!!!Dirty Dom and his bag of tricksCody and Seth's timeline is epic for Crown JewelLyra cant take Bayley's personalitiesSeth looks like a man with his back against the wall……..Cody gets no fireworks on RAW but the exchange is fire Pete Dunne and Tyler Bates are your Los Americanos…..pretty sureIs the Bloodline back together or is there a member missing???                                            NXTNXT No Mercy, let's talk about it Evans and I hate to say it but Briggs put on a grrreat matchGrace finally gets a solid Win…….whats next for the Juggernaut???Not sure how I feel with the Speed matches???Page is still your North American Champion……all is right in NXTJacy gets the win, but Lola has shown that she is ready for a title run sooner than later We have a new champ…….Ricky Saints pulled off the impossible…….is this becoming a trend for former AEW stars??? Is Oba moving to the big roster???Crown Jewel 10/11TNA Bound for Glory 10/12Episodes dropping weekly!!!Follow on the gram @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

Pod Damn America
Tylenol Comedy Fest w/Sami Timimi

Pod Damn America

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 99:36


We go over some comedy news items like Theo Von's special meltdown and the Riyadh Comedy Festival. Then an interview with author and critical psychiatrist Sami Timimi on RFK junior's misguided quest to cure autism and broader problems with the way the world understands mental health. Sami's book: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/459411/searching-for-normal-by-timimi-sami/9781911717126 Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes: patreon.com/poddamnamerica

The Glow Up Lounge
Big Bang Energy: The Cosmic Société Launch Is HERE - Holistic Wellness

The Glow Up Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 21:35


In this episode, your favorite cosmic duo Brie and Ali are joined by their third star—our best friend Sami! ✨ Sami is a yoga and somatics instructor with a gift for guiding people back into their bodies, and today she's bringing her wisdom (and humor) to the mic.But that's not all—we've got MAJOR news to share. The Cosmic Société officially launches October 1st (that's tomorrow if you're listening on release day)! Think of it as your new sacred corner of the internet: a space for movement, ritual, astrology, plant magic, and community with us three besties guiding you along the way.

New Life Romanian Church
Sami Crișan – O biserică a aparențelor sau a Duhului?

New Life Romanian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025


Apocalipsa 3:1-6 1. Îngerului Bisericii din Sardes scrie-i: „Iată ce zice Cel ce are cele şapte Duhuri ale lui Dumnezeu şi cele şapte stele: „Ştiu faptele tale: că îţi merge numele că trăieşti, dar eşti mort.2. Veghează şi întăreşte ce rămâne, care e pe moarte, căci n-am găsit faptele tale desăvârşite înaintea Dumnezeului Meu.3. Adu-ţi […]

Unnamed Automotive Podcast
Episode 420: 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron, 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport, Listener Questions

Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 51:55


The show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron, a performance minded electric crossover which seems to nail so many thing, but falls short of its rivals in one key area; can you guess where? Benjamin's review of the EV expands to a wider discussion of its rivals that you don't want to miss. Then Sami shares his thoughts on the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport, a rugged looking SUV with the same bones as the Pilot, but with fewer seats. While it looks tough and offers a few handy features that are useful off-road, Sami claims this isn't a true all-terrain SUV comparable to the likes of the Wrangler, 4Runner, Bronco and others. Then the guys wonder what's in the water at all the automaker HQs that make them so off-road-trim happy. The show finishes up by tackling a tough, Miata-minded question from a listener. Thanks for listening!

The Victor Davis Hanson Show
A Conservative Schism? And the Battle of Crete, 1941

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 74:11


In this weekend episode, VDH and Sami look at, among other things, Tucker Carlson's remarks at the memorial for Charlie Kirk and how Tucker's brand of conservatism echoes Pat Buchanan's, humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza, the failures of California's solar power projects, and more. In the middle segment VDH assesses the Battle for Crete during World War II, placing it in the context of the larger war.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Victor Davis Hanson Show
Trump Reassesses Ukraine's Chances and Olbermann Unhinged (As Usual)

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 64:59


In this Friday news roundup, VDH and Sami look at Trump's visit to the UN, his reassessment of Ukraine's prospects in its war with Russia, the lunacy of Keith Olbermann, Kimmel's phony apology, the weakness of Disney, Gavin Newsom's never-ending saga of incompetence, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

@Betches
Harry Styles Is Running Everywhere But Into A Studio

@Betches

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 54:44


This week on @Betches, Sami, Jordana, and Aleen cover everyone's favorite athletic event: laying down for a little bit. They recap Harry Styles' latest marathon moment (yes, another one!) and break down Taylor Swift's wildest legal drama yet. Spoiler: if you're trying to serve a celebrity deposition, maybe don't hop their fence. Plus, in the spirit of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon's viral BFF quiz, the girls put their 20+ years of friendship to the test and things get real. Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@Betches  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vlevo dole
Vidlák slibuje odpůrcům „Stalingrad“. S kým vším Stačilo! po volbách zatočí?

Vlevo dole

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 39:30


„Bloger Vidlák není žádnej geniální hospodář,“ vykládá o sobě ve třetí osobě Daniel Sterzik na jednom z posledních mítinků hnutí Stačilo! v Chomutově.„Bloger Vidlák pouze chce, aby kapitál zůstal tady a investoval se v této zemi. A když už, pane majiteli, si jó nutně potřebuješ postavit v Holandsku novou jachtu, tak ti to tady zdaníme. A pořádně,“ těší se Sterzik, jak po volbách zatočí s nadnárodními korporacemi.Jeho vystoupení vlažně zatleská zhruba třicítka diváků, převážně důchodového věku. Víc nadšenců do boření kapitalismu Vidlák několik dní před volbami do chomutovského kina Svět nepřilákal.Vidlák se ovšem absencí hosta ani publika nenechá odradit. V hodinu a půl dlouhém vystoupení načrtne verzi Česka poté, co se Stačilo ujme „změny režimu“.Nejvíc do varu se ale lídr Stačilo! dostane, když popisuje, jak oné slibované změny režimu po volbách dosáhnout. Na příkladu sociální demokracie plamenně dokládá, že to může být snazší, než to vypadá.„Když SOCDEM oznámila záměr, že půjdou s námi, tak to u nich vzbudilo šok. Celá ta jejich oranžová topka, všichni ti Petříčci, Pocheové, Dienstbieři, tady ti škůdci a žáby na prameni zvedli krovky a vypadli. Sami. Nemuseli jsme jim udělat nic,“ líčí Sterzik rétorikou připomínající generálního tajemníka ÚV KSČ Milouše Jakeše.„A já věřím, že podobný šok nastane teď po volbách. Že to bude takový Stalingrad pro ty vládní strany, že z toho šoku vyklidí pozice víc, než by museli. A že to budeme mít v té první chvíli usnadněné,“ dodává za potlesku seniorů.Komu soudruzi jako první zakroutí krkem? Jak Stačilo! posílí aktuální rozhodnutí Ústavního soudu? A kde může průvodčí nejsnáz chytit žloutenku? Poslechněte si reportážní epizodu Vlevo dole!----Vlevo dole řeší politické kauzy, boje o vliv i šeptandu z kuloárů Sněmovny. Vychází každou středu v poledne.Podcast pro vás připravují Lucie Stuchlíková (@StuchlikovLucie) a Václav Dolejší (@VacDol), reportéři Seznam Zpráv.Další podcasty, ale taky články, komentáře a videa najdete na zpravodajském serveru Seznam Zprávy. Poslouchejte nás na webu Seznam Zpráv, na Podcasty.cz nebo ve své oblíbené podcastové aplikaci.Své názory, návrhy, otázky, stížnosti nebo pochvaly nám můžete posílat na adresu audio@sz.cz.Sledujte @SeznamZpravy na sociálních sítích: Twitter // Facebook // Instagram.Seznam Zprávy jsou zdrojem původních informací, nezávislé investigace, originální publicistiky.

Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
593: Recent Discoveries: From MCP servers to video game heartbreak

Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 42:40


Chad and Sami share some learning moments with one another as they discuss the recent projects they've been working on at thoughtbot. The pair question how much time and effort we should be investing into a problem with AI vs the outcome we receive, their work and experimentation with MCP servers, Sami shares his big bid on AI to save some time, while Chad tells the tragic tale of why he stopped playing Diablo IV. — Don't forget we have a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtbot) where you can watch all the streams mentioned in this episode along with video versions of the show. You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel and Sami through his website (https://samibirnbaum.com). You can also connect with the duo via their LinkedIn pages - Chad (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpytel/) - Sami (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/). If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page (https://github.com/sponsors/thoughtbot), or check out our website (https://podcast.thoughtbot.com). Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot (https://thoughtbot.com/) podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/) - Mastodon (https://thoughtbot.social/@thoughtbot) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/thoughtbotvideo) - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/thoughtbot.com) © 2025 thoughtbot, inc.

Maxwell's Kitchen
24 Hours in Kefalonia, Greece: Best Things to Do in One Day

Maxwell's Kitchen

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 5:22


Planning a quick adventure through Kefalonia? This episode opens with a short mini-history of the island to set the scene, then jumps into a practical one-day route you can do from Argostoli. If you want to skip straight to logistics, the itinerary starts at 02:28 in the video.The One-Day ItineraryArgostoli waterfront at sunrise – easy stroll, first views across the bay.De Bosset Bridge and the Obelisk – quick walk on the world's longest stone causeway over the sea.Makris Gialos Beach – swim, rent a sunbed, and reset before midday heat.Lunch back in Argostoli – tavernas along the harbor are fast and reliable.Fanari (Agioi Theodoroi) Lighthouse – short stop for photos and coastal views.Evening promenade in the square – gelato and people-watching before calling it a day.Getting There FastFly into Kefalonia International Airport (EFL). It is about 15 minutes by taxi to Argostoli. If you are coming from the Peloponnese, take the Levante Ferries crossing from Kyllini to Poros or Sami, then drive to Argostoli. A small rental car makes the day simple.Useful LinksDe Bosset Bridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Bosset_BridgeMakris Gialos Beach: https://www.visitgreece.gr/experiences/sun-and-sea/beaches/makris-gialos-beach/Agioi Theodoroi Lighthouse (Fanari): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lighthouse_of_Saint_TheodoreKefalonia Airport (EFL): https://www.fraport-greece.com/eng/our-airports/kefaloniaLevante Ferries: https://www.levanteferries.com/en/Quick TipsReserve a car in high season. Distances are short but a vehicle saves time.Bring cash for sunbeds and small cafés.The water is clear and bright. Pack polarized sunglasses and reef-safe sunscreen.Parking by De Bosset Bridge is easiest on the Argostoli side early in the day.Stay in or near Argostoli to keep the whole loop walkable and the driving light.Opening and closing music “Na Sou Po” by Pantelis Pantelidis.All production by Cody Maxwell.Artwork by Cody Maxwell.Opening graphic assets by BoxOfMotion.Maps by Google Earth.sharkfyn.commaxwellskitchenpodcast.com

Skip the Queue
Magic in the Sky - Jérôme Giacomoni

Skip the Queue

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 40:30


In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey sits down with Jérôme Giacomoni, co-founder and Chairman of AEROPHILE, the world leader in tethered gas balloons and immersive aerial experiences. Jérôme shares the story of how AEROPHILE began with a simple idea, to “make everybody fly” and grew into a global company operating in multiple countries, including France and the U.S.Tune in to hear about the company's signature attractions, including tethered balloon flights, the innovative Aerobar concept, and high-profile projects such as how you can experience flying the Olympic cauldron in Paris. Jérôme also shares how AEROPHILE has leveraged its unique platform to explore scientific initiatives like air-quality and climate-change monitoring and how he Integrates unique revenue streams from sponsorship and advertising.Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Paul Marden, with co host Andy Povey and roving reporter Claire Furnival.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Show references:  https://www.aerophile.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-giacomoni-3074b7/Jérôme Giacomoni is co-founder of Groupe AEROPHILE and Chairman of AEROPHILE SAS. Since 1993, he has led the company to become the world leader in tethered gas balloons and balloon flights, operating iconic sites in France, the U.S., and Cambodia, and flying over 500,000 passengers annually. He also pioneered “flying food-tainment” with the Aerophare and Aerobar. Jérôme is a member of IAAPA, serves on the board of SNELAC, and is a Team France Export ambassador, earning multiple awards for entrepreneurship and innovation. Plus, live from the Day 2 of the IAAPA Expo Europe show floor, we catch up with:Rheanna Sorby –Marketing & Creative Director,  The Seasonal Grouphttps://theseasonalgroup.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rheanna-sorby-seasonal/Sohret Pakis – Polin Waterparkshttps://www.polin.com.tr/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sohretpakis/Thomas Collin – Sales Manager, VEX Solutionshttps://www.vex-solutions.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-collin-18a476110/Peter Cliff – CEO // Founder, Conductr.https://conductr.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-cliff/Laura Baxter – Founder, Your CMOhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-baxter-4a756466/Josh Haywood – Resort Director, Crealy Theme Park & Resorthttps://www.crealy.co.uk/https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-haywood-68463630/ Transcriptions:  Paul Marden: Welcome to Skip the Queue, the podcast about the world's best attractions and the people that work in them. I'm your host Paul Marden, and with my co-host Andy Povey and roving reporter Claire Furnival, we're here at IAAPA Expo Europe. In today's episode, I go on a trip on Santa's Enchanted Elevator with the Seasonal Group, and Claire meets Peter Cliff from Conductr. But before all that, let's head over to Andy.Andy Povey: Good morning, everybody. I'm joined today by Jerome Giacomoni from AEROPHILE for our French listeners. I hope I've got that right. Jerome is the chief exec of AEROPHILE and has been the co-founder and president of AEROPHILE. And AEROPHILE supply helium-based balloon observation opportunities. I probably got the marketing on that completely wrong, Jerome. So please, can you share with our listeners what AEROPHILE is all about?Jerome Giacomoni: So AEROPHILE is a company I created with Mathieu Gobbi, my partner, 32 years ago, with a very simple idea, make everybody fly, you know, and we use a balloon to fly. So we have a tethered balloon. We have a huge, big balloon inflated with helium, a gas lighter than air. And we go up to more or less 150 meters high. up to 30 passengers. So we are linked to the ground with a cable, and the cable is linked to a winch. So you have to imagine that you have a winch that— when we go up—pulls when we go down. This is the exact opposite of an elevator because the balloon wants to go higher and higher. We have a lifting force of four tons.Andy Povey:Wow.Jerome Giacomoni:Yes, it's a big one. And so we need a cable to keep it. And thanks to this lifting force, we can fight against the wind.Jerome Giacomoni: And so the balloon can swing when you have some wind because the balloon is just pulled by the cable itself.Andy Povey: And trust me, listeners, they look absolutely spectacular. Just before we started recording, I was admitting to Jerome that I'm scared of heights. So I've stood and watched. The dining balloon, Futuroscope, never managed to pluck up the courage to try it myself.Jerome Giacomoni: This is another concept, Andy. So we have built two concepts. One is a tethered balloon, a real one with helium, with a cable, with a winch, and we fly by ourselves. The balloon flies by itself, okay? We did another concept 20 years after we created our company, so 10 years before now, in 2013, which is what we call the aero bar. It's a flying bar, and you have an inflatable balloon. to cover the gondola, but it's a fake. This is a real elevator, and you have a gondola with some winches and a metallic structure, and you go up and down. So what you saw in Futuroscope is not a balloon. It's a real elevator.Jerome Giacomoni: And the one you can see in Disneyland Paris, Disney World, Orlando or San Diego Zoo are a real balloon named a tethered balloon. So I'm glad you fell down into the trick. You caught me. Yes, I'm glad about that. But we have really two different concepts.Andy Povey: But the concept, the thing that the guest is experiencing, isn't really related to whether it's a balloon or a lift.Jerome Giacomoni: No. i think it's very different okay i think the aerobar is fun and you have the feet in the sky you feel the thrill of height and everything but you stop at 35 meters it's it's quite high for a ride but it's not a real flight And I think the balloon is a real flight. We have a balloon in Paris. We have a balloon in Budapest, Berlin. And you see the city from the sky at 150 meters high, which is very high. So you really experience a flight. With the aerobar, you have a ride, okay? So both of them are related to the sky, are related to the view, but one is really a flight, the other one is really a ride.Andy Povey: That makes absolute sense.Andy Povey: It doesn't reassure me on my fear of heights anymore, that I would like to go up three times, four times taller, higher than the one I saw first. Very interesting. So, listeners, we're often talking about technology and attractions. There's a huge amount of talk about augmented reality, about AI, about motion simulators. The reason, Jerome, we asked you to come and talk to us is because you don't do any of that. No—your experience is fantastic and it's new and it's unique, but there's no technology or very little obvious technology.Jerome Giacomoni: Yes, quite little. You know, it's amazing because we do this for now 32 years, as I told you. The first balloon was inflated in 1994. We have sold 120 balloons in more than 40 countries. And each time with the balloon, you have a magical effect, you know, because the balloon itself is very nice— because the balloon itself is a show from people looking at it from the ground. And because... The flight experience is amazing because you are really in the sky. You are really looking at the ground, at the landscape. You have no noise, you know, when you take a helicopter or plane. You have a lot of noise. You are in an enclosed airplane or helicopter. Here you are outside. You are on a balcony flying at 150 meters. And wherever we are, always we have like a magical effect of the flight. And with the flying bar, we decided to do something different— where we say, 'Why drink on ground where you can drink in the sky?'Jerome Giacomoni: So we add the drink to the ride, you know. So you are on a table and you have what we say in French conviviality. So we share a drink. We go at 35 meters and you have the thrill of the view of the height and also the conviviality of drinking. So this is another concept, but both of them are universal. And wherever we do it, we have sold 20 aero bars worldwide.Jerome Giacomoni: Everybody is very happy to have this kind of ride. I would say we are on the side of the main market. You know, we have two niche products. The balloon is a niche product. And the AeroBar is a niche product where we have another experience than a normal ride, like a roller coaster or a flume or a spinning coaster.Andy Povey: You say you're a nice product, but the balloon in Paris for the Olympics, where you lifted the cauldron, had phenomenal numbers of visitors watching. That wasn't something you could go on.Jerome Giacomoni: Yes, it was an amazing opportunity. You know, sometimes life gives you some presents.Jerome Giacomoni: And imagine that we were contacted by the Olympic Organisation Committee one day, and we believed it was a joke. And they said, 'We need to talk to you.' And then we discovered that instead of flying humans, they asked us to fly a cauldron. So the Olympic cauldron. And we have like one year and a half of design and manufacturing.Jerome Giacomoni: And then, at 11 pm, 25, the balloon has to fly in front of everybody. I can tell you it was a very stressful time. But so nice and so amazing to have experiences. So, yes, the balloon suddenly was visible by everybody. And that's back now in Paris, isn't it? Yes. First of all, the balloon has to stay only twice— 15 days. You know, you have the Olympics and the Paralympics. So we were open only 30 days in total. And the success was so huge that every night, you have dozens of thousands of people coming to look at it. That's why the mayor of Paris and the French president decided to keep it.Jerome Giacomoni: And just after the deflation of the balloon, they call us back and say, 'Jerome and Mathieu, we would like to have the balloon back.' So we work again with the city of Paris and the French presidency, and we agreed to put the balloon.Jerome Giacomoni: Three times, three months. So from June 21st, in France, this is a music event, you know, the Day of Music. To September 14th, which is a day of sport. So every year until the Olympic game of LA, we will operate the balloon for three months in the summertime. Fantastic.Andy Povey: So, Jerome, you operate in lots and lots of different countries all over the world. I think it's 14 countries that you've been.Jerome Giacomoni: No, we sold, but we operate only in the US and in France.Andy Povey: Ah, okay. Interesting.Jerome Giacomoni: We own ourselves, we operate ourselves, six balloons in the 120 we have sold. So we operate three in Paris region. One, the Parc André Citroën, where we have the Generali balloon since 1999. One in Disneyland Paris since 2005. So we are in Disneyland Paris for now 20 years. Time is flying. And the last one, the Cold Run, which is a very specific event that we operate now for one year and for the next two years. And in the US, we operate Disney World Orlando in Disney Spring since 2009, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park since 2005, and Irvine. South of LA since 2007. So we operate now six balloons for a long, long time, except the cold run. And we keep selling balloons.Jerome Giacomoni: We sell more or less five to six balloons every year.Andy Povey: And how do you find the differences between the French culture and you're on either side of America, so the differences between the different coasts of America and France?Jerome Giacomoni: Yes, we... We are in the US, but we are also in Mexico, in a lot of countries in Asia. In the Middle East, we have a beautiful balloon in Dubai. We have a beautiful balloon in Seoul. So we work a lot with very different cultures. You know, it's very interesting to sell the same product to different cultures. So I would say... The main difference probably lies in the contract. It's very funny when you make the contract. I would say a 'yes' is not the same 'yes' depending on the culture. But everybody is, you know, you... You love people when you work worldwide. You learn a lot, you discover a lot. You have to learn with different cultures. And I have the chance in my professional life to experience that and to meet people from all over the world. And, you know, my job is to go on site, and discuss with someone, and see if it's possible or not to have a balloon at this place.Jerome Giacomoni: So it's always a beautiful job because I travel in a lot of countries in beautiful spots.Jerome Giacomoni: We don't succeed a lot because, if not, I would have sold thousands of balloons. We have always constraints with local authority, with food traffic, etc. But always, it's a pleasure to meet people. And once... The balloon is accepted by the local authority when the customer has a finance for it. Then start more or less a one-year work together between installation, work on site, inflation, and training of the team. And after... They fly with their own wings, even if we have no wings with our balloons.Andy Povey: Very good. And I imagine that you don't put balloons into ugly places.Jerome Giacomoni: We did, sometimes for specific contracts. Ugly, I won't use this name, but not very obvious, logical site. But it has happened. Sometimes we do for small events or for specific needs.Jerome Giacomoni: But yes, most of the time, the sites are very interesting.Andy Povey: So there are other things you're doing with the balloons. So the air quality messaging that you have above Paris. Tell us more about your opportunities to influence in other areas.Jerome Giacomoni: Yes, you know, the balloon is not only a ride, a passenger ride, but it's also an amazing opportunity for communication and for advertisement. So in the city center, like Paris, Berlin, or Seoul, the balloon is used also as a giant advertising billboard. So you have two revenues. You have the revenue of the passenger, but you have also the sponsor revenue.Jerome Giacomoni: When we started the balloon in Paris, it was extremely difficult to get the authorisation to have a balloon in Paris centre. We are two kilometres south of the Eiffel Tower. But you remember, we had the famous Millennium, the Y2K. uh and and so the mayor faris was looking for a new idea and we propose a balloon And they gave us only a one year and a half contract. And the investment was quite huge. And we told him, OK, we can do it, but we cannot do it for only one year and a half. Except if you accept that we have a name on the balloon, a naming and a sponsor on the balloon. And the mayor say yes. And we start another business where we put sponsor on the balloon. And this is a very good business because it makes a... activity immediately profitable so we did that in Paris in 1999 and in 2008 the balloon was like 10 years old because when you fly you have your the balloon is huge we talk about a 32 meters high balloon we talk about like a 12-story building.Jerome Giacomoni: So everybody knows the balloon in Paris. Everybody can see it. And so, when we fly, we have 400,000 people who immediately see us. So we decided to give citizen aspect. And we start— pour changer le couleur de la balle selon la qualité de l'air. C'était en 2008. Et parce que nous l'avons fait, nous avons des scientifiques... coming to us and say, 'Hey, this balloon is a wonderful platform to measure air quality because you make like a carrot of the air from zero to 150 meters. Jerome Giacomoni:  Can we bring some scientist instrument on the gondola? And we say yes. And then we start to make science. And then we start to make scientific publications, scientific publications. And then we start a new business where the balloon is not only a tethered gas balloon for passenger, it's only... advertising billboard and now it's only a scientific platform and so this is very interesting and the last things we have done in 2024 no this year in 2025 is to use the balloon for global climate change. As you know, we have two main gas pollutants for the climate change, CO2 and CH4. And the balloon is a perfect platform to measure evolution on CO2 and CH4. So we are working with a European group named ICOS. gathering all the best laboratories in Europe, who are making a huge study on how CO2 and CH4 how they are in each city.Jerome Giacomoni: And Paris has been chosen as a pilot city. So we are very glad to work with them. And so now the Balloon is also working on climate change. And we will have big, big, big LED screen. So we make some technology sometime, as you said, to inform people on the temperature elevation in Europe and in the world. And the news are very bad, as everybody knows.Andy Povey: But that's fascinating. I love the integration you've been able to take from this unique proposition and apply it to different markets, different problems.Jerome Giacomoni: You know, Andy, I think we have to exit from the box. My message to... all people who are listening to us.Jerome Giacomoni: Okay, passenger rides is very important. It's a key market for many of us. But sometimes we can use... another way to find new flow of revenue, like advertising, and we can be also helpful to our other citizens, like working freely for scientists to make measurements on pollutants of the air. This helps with both air quality and also climate change.Andy Povey: It's a beautiful concept, Jerome. I love it. Love it.Andy Povey: So, final question. Your experiences are obviously very unique. What advice would you have for a venue and possibly a smaller venue that doesn't have the resources to be able to build something 150 metres high or put something 150 metres into the air? What advice would you give them on how to make a compelling experience for visitors?Jerome Giacomoni: I really believe that you have to stick on your roots, okay? I mean that people want authenticity.Jerome Giacomoni: And as you know, we are very keen on balloons, as you can imagine. So we make in our, you know, Paris, it's in Paris where you have the first flight. Yeah. In 1783. Montgolfier, brothers. Yes, with the Montgolfier brothers, with Charles, the scientist. So we really stick on our roots. And I think where you are in Brittany, where you are in Japan, you have to follow your own road and your own path. By feeling what could be the good idea, but also what is your feeling inside you. You need to have something different that you feel very confident with.Andy Povey: Beautiful final thought, Jerome, I like it a lot. So listeners, stay authentic and be passionate.Jerome Giacomoni: Exactly, the right word is passionate.Paul Marden: Next up, let's get some soundbites from the show floor.Rheanna  Sorby: My name's Rheanna. I'm Marketing and Creative Director for the Seasonal Group. We are curators of Christmas magic all year round. Wow, wow.Paul Marden: So you make Christmas special?Rheanna  Sorby: We're the Christmas elves.Paul Marden: Awesome, awesome. I can see you've got such a great set of stands. What have you got here that you're exhibiting for the first time?Rheanna  Sorby: We have Santa's Enchanted Express, which is a three-minute experience that transports customers and guests from a very festive train station to the North Pole in just under three minutes. So it's quite a Christmas miracle. And it also transports on nine pallets. So it's a great return on investment for customers there if it's 24 people on. We also have our elevator experience, which went viral last year. And then we have VR, animatronics, and a lot of our famous items, like the snowman here, just dressed as a little, it's some sort of operator.Paul Marden: Yeah, yeah, yeah, absolutely. So we don't have a lot of luck with lifts at the moment because the team got stuck in a lift yesterday for about 45 minutes. Stop it. We got rescued by the... Well, I didn't get in the lift. I walked because there wasn't enough room. But two of them had to be rescued by the fire brigadeRheanna  Sorby: Okay, so this might be triggering. Well, you know.Paul Marden: Oh, no, I found it hilarious.Paul Marden: I was hugely supportive on the outside, yelling into them.Paul Marden: But Santa won't let me get stuck in a lift today, will he? Absolutely not.Rheanna  Sorby: No, there's an emergency exit. Excellent.Paul Marden: So what's new and innovative then about the Santa Express? What are you bringing to market?Rheanna  Sorby: So a lot of our clients, we sell business to business. They're struggling to get people into shopping centres and we're finding that we need to create retail theatre. So that is something I see as a massive trend moving forward. People want nostalgia. They want an experience, something memorable. But also our customers need a way to return investment as well. So they hopefully will spend something with us and then ticket the experience. So that's something that we're pivoting our business towards. Trying to create a brand new experience every year. A lot of people are struggling nowadays, cost of living.Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely.Rheanna  Sorby: It's difficult, so we're trying to find a way that brings the Christmas magic to people's doors.Paul Marden: We are, where are we at the moment? We're in September, so we've still got a couple of months left before Christmas 2025, but that must be over for you.Rheanna  Sorby: No, the quality of the street is on the shelves. It's already happening. The install season starts literally on Monday for us. Really? Yes. When we get back, we land and then we start installing.Paul Marden: And so this is the busy time. So let's talk about Christmas 2026. What are the trends that you see coming along at that point?Rheanna  Sorby: Whimsical, whimsical. So we've got Wicked number two coming out. And we've also had all like the Whoville, that sort of style, the Grinch. So imagine pastels, furry trees, things that don't quite make sense, a lot of whimsical wonderland, I would say, trend-wise. But equally immersive experiences and how we can bring magic to you.Paul Marden: Wonderful, wonderful. Thank you ever so much. Rheanna, it's been lovely to meet you. Thank you for coming on the podcast. And let's go and visit Santa in his lift, shall we? Yeah, excellent.Paul Marden: And here it is. So we are surrounded by suites in an old-fashioned lift. And there's our doors closed.Paul Marden: Oh, how amazing is this? We're going up.Paul Marden: Ice like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Great Glass Elevator. This is amazing. We're up over the clouds. Just stunning. There's a train there. I think we're going to follow into the tunnel after the train. Yes.Paul Marden: Got cold, now we're underground. Now we're in the tunnel.Paul Marden: And I think this might be Santa's factory.Paul Marden: Let's get ready.Paul Marden: Merry Christmas. The big man's chair as well. Can I take a seat in the big man's chair? Ho, ho, ho.Sohret Pakis: Hi, Paul. My name is Shorhet Pakis. I'm the brand ambassador for Polin Waterparks.Paul Marden: What are you launching this year at IAAPA? What's new for you?Sohret Pakis:Last year, we have won two big awards for a themed water slide, which is... Stingray it was in Nantes in France and it was something big because you know it was like Europeans best water slide number one and I have a brass ring award winner about two million number one but last night in Porta Ventura Stingray has won the second time best water slide of Europe award. But we have something new about it. Last year when I was telling about Stingray, it was an eight-person slide. This year we have something new. Now the capacity went up to 10, especially when we're talking about all these queue management issues. So that's something wonderful. And also, you ask, what is new? This year, we have something very exciting. A parrot-themed stingray. It's the same slide, but it's parrot-themed.Sohret Pakis: It's coming to Dubai by January. It's going to be open.Paul Marden: So can I ask you, what makes that innovative? What's new about that?Sohret Pakis: Actually, it's a very specifically themed waterslide. You know that POLIN has been pioneer in RTM manufacturing and U-texture. It's kind of a composite material technology which we can make waterslides look.  Look like a character, actually. We are the company who did this first because we said that storytelling is very important. Yes, but you know, slides are just slides. So we just wanted the slides look like the characters in that story. Of course, behind that, there is huge material technology, composites technology, design technologies. Actually, that's the time when we introduced King Cobra years ago. And now with Stingray, we took it much further. So actually, the team looks perfectly like a Stingray, but at the same time, it's a water slide with so many features. It has two big towers and between the towers, there's a bridge. From each tower, two slides start with a very special mist roofing and very special bridge where you can just see what's happening all over the slide.Paul Marden: So the queuing experience is enriched so it doesn't feel quite so long and boring because you can watch what everyone is doing.Sohret Pakis: It is, yes.Paul Marden: Super impressive. So we have been asking everybody to think about what are their predictions for 2026?Sohret Pakis: Everybody is talking about AI. Everybody is talking about immersive. So AI, of course, will make a huge difference in operation, especially.Paul Marden: In what way?Sohret Pakis: Actually, in guest satisfaction, because personalisation is very important in our industry. Whoever comes to the park, they are the heroes at the park. And so actually, if the park can make them feel that they are the heroes, truly— if that's their birthday, if that's their wedding anniversary, so whatever. If the park can make you feel that you're special, and thanks to technology, now it's possible.Paul Marden: Absolutely. That's so interesting. Thank you so much for your insights and for joining us on Skip the Queue. Thank you.Thomas Collin: I'm Thomas, I'm from VEX Solutions, so we are a VR company at the start, and now we're going to the arcade with mixed reality as well. Okay, so that's a nice link. What are you launching here at IAFA? So here for the first time we are introducing VEX Party Dash. The Party Dash is a mixed reality arcade machine. So automated, people can go on it, play on it. You have two huge screens that are really highly interactive. You can walk on the screen, you can touch the screen. The goal is really to make you moving. So that's what we want to do with the Dash.Paul Marden: That's amazing, isn't it? So we're watching people at the moment. You can see lights up on the floor that they're stepping on and on the wall.Thomas Collin: What is really the key aspect of this product is that it's highly attractive. People, they just go around, they stop by it, they want to try it. Actually, we can say, 'Hey, come and try it,' because we watch you, we see you. So we can say, 'Hey, come and try it.' And people stop by, they play it. It's highly immersive, but also highly active. Yes. You're just not standing on an arcade, sitting down. No, you're really moving around. So, this is really good for kids and families. Absolutely. That's what we see.Paul Marden: So, where do you see this being used? What sort of attractions will take this?Thomas Collin: Actually, with this product, it can go either in the attraction side or either at the arcade side. So, you can play it as one game, and you can play a three-minute game like an arcade, or you can actually book for 15 minutes. Since there is not a single game, but multiple games, you can play different games, you can play different levels inside the main gate. So you have a high replayability. Because we want you to come back, we want to attract the gamers, and then make them come back.Paul Marden: 15 minutes with this much activity sounds like quite a tall order. It's a workout.Thomas Collin: It's a workout. It's a workout. Yeah, yeah, yeah.Peter Cliff: Hi, my name is Pete Cliff. I'm from Conductr. We're here in Barcelona and it's so exciting to be back at IAAPA. Now, what we're super excited about this year is talking about our collaboration with Norwegian Cruise Lines on Great Stirrup Cay. It's their new water park. It's a great project. We're excited to talk to people about it. It's also lovely to be back in Barcelona. It's been, I think, about six years since we were last back here, and it's always one of my favourite European cities for IAPA. It's great to meet with people from the industry, reconnect with old colleagues and friends, and really see what's happening. There's a huge amount of innovation and special projects that are launching all over the show floor. So yeah, great to be back, and can't wait to see what the future of the themed entertainment industry has to offer.Laura Baxter: My name is Laura Baxter. You may know me as the girl with the purple jumpsuit on LinkedIn. I am the head of marketing for Black Gang Shine, but have most recently just announced that I've gone into freelancing and I've launched your CMO.Paul Marden: And I have to say, the jumpsuits work because I was about 50 metres behind you earlier on and I spotted the Your CMO logo on the back of the jumpsuit, so well done for that. We've talked to a lot of suppliers with stands that are exhibiting. From your perspective, this is your first time stepping over to the dark side and coming to an IAPA. What's the experience like for you? What are you here to get out of the show?Laura Baxter: I'd say it's twofold. Mainly it is for networking. Obviously anybody who's anyone in the industry is here. But also, it's inspiration because I want to be able to talk about new and exciting stuff with... Potential clients that I may have and ideas still for Black Gang as well. So, when you walk around show floor, which is just so vibrant and there's so much going on everywhere—you turn, you can draw inspiration from so many of the suppliers here.Paul Marden: What have you seen that's innovative?Laura Baxter: There's a huge amount of stuff being done with tech and it's very interesting because I think that's where a lot of people are going to think that they need to go, because that's the way of the world now, and the next generation don't know life off of a screen and they're expecting to have these incredible digital experiences.Laura Baxter: I'm not convinced that is the way to go. But yes, it's still impressive tech. So for me, there are things that I stand back out and look at and I'm like, 'Whoa, that's really, really cool.'Laura Baxter: I'm not so sure it's potentially what consumers want, though, controversially.Paul Marden: It's really hard, isn't it? Because as a parent of young kids, you want them off the tech as much as you possibly can. But you need a hook. To be able to attract them, don't you? So there's been some amazing stuff here that bridges that gap between the real world and the tech world. So, summer season 2025 is over. What are your predictions about summer 26 and what operators should be thinking about right now?Laura Baxter: It's a really tough market, we all know that. Budgets are tight for households, so there is an awful lot more thought going into their spending and what they're doing and where they're choosing to take that little bit of disposable money that they do have. Therefore actually I don't think next year operators should be thinking about huge innovations or new attractions. I think they need to strip back to basics and nail their customer service. I think guest expectations now are so high. because they're parting with money that is a little bit more precious to them than perhaps if they don't leave at the end of that day having had a good experience they feel ripped off they're going to go straight to review platforms they're going to let it all out and actually you need to be focusing on making sure that every single touch point with that customer is bang on and we're talking pre-visit as well from the your website journey to buying it to the follow-up emails to the pre-visit emails to that first person they meet on front of house to the ride operators to the events team if you have that kind of entertainment on park if you are not nailing your experienceLaura Baxter: You are going to lose out well.Paul Marden: I think we should end it right there. That there is a nugget of gold.Paul Marden: So I am here with co-host Andy Povey and our good friend Josh Haywood from Crealy down in Devon.Josh Haywood: Hello.Paul Marden: It's the end of day two. What have you seen, Josh? What's blown your socks off?Josh Haywood: Good couple of days so far. We're probably into 40,000 steps, which is great. I think technology is the thing that struck me this week so far. Just the small changes that some of the operators and some of the manufacturers are putting into their existing kits. So, for example, I attended a seminar this morning about bowling. and normally temping bowling is temping bowling. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But now there's augmented reality, and they've got features on the lanes, and it's not about just taking all the pins down, it's taking pin one and six out, and all those things they're trying to do to reinvent older, more traditional attractions, which I think I find really interesting. Yeah. I think some of the seasonality stuff, the Christmas and Halloween stuff has been really good. We sat on a train and went on a journey and the seats rumbled and the sound and the visual effects, they were great.Paul Marden: I saw that. There was no room for me to go and sit on that train. It was amazing.Josh Haywood: I thought that was really good. And, you know, I've been really impressed with generally the show. I think you can get around it all as well. It feels really friendly. I think the sun shining always helps as well. It's not too tough, is it?Paul Marden: I mean, the last time we were in Barcelona, we were all wearing face masks. Absolutely, yes. So it's really refreshing to be back here. And not have that.Josh Haywood: Absolutely. And not have to queue to get in as well. I think that was interesting on the first day.Paul Marden: Oh, did they see you and then just wave you through?Josh Haywood: Red carpet was up for, of course, award-winning theme park and resort. Paul Marden: Mr. Hayward. Did you say award? Winnie and obviously you're on the back of your two awards in the theme park awards last week. How was that? And then we've got some really exciting news from Creeley.Josh Haywood: I saw it at the press this morning. Yes, so a couple of things happened last week. So first of all, we had our anniversary 25 years of Maximus the Coaster. The Vekoma Coaster, 25 years. The first coaster in Devon. It was Devon's first coaster, over half a million riders later. It's done 2 million miles around the track. It's great. So we did a sort of event for that, and we used it to sort of make some announcements about future attractions, which I'll tell you about in a minute. But then we went to the Theme Park Awards last week at Wickste Park, where... We've been the recipients of a few bronze and silvers, and we go being little old us and hope for the best. And then the award I really wanted to win was one of two: the best for families and the best for value. And when the family award came up, they said, 'In bronze is such and such, in silver.' And I was like, 'Well, there you go.' That's all that's left for another year. And then when they said the win at gold was cruelly for best for families, we were delighted. I got a bit emotional about it. I think we would just work so hard over the years to be the best in the Southwest, certainly. And certainly since we put Sootyland in as well. We won the award for Toddlers.Josh Haywood: So it was a double wham. And within 10 minutes as well. It wasn't separated. Within 10 minutes, I just got my breath back from the first one. And then we were up on stage again taking that second award. Oh, it's tough, isn't it? Which was great, yeah. Multi-award winning. Multi-award winning theme parking resort. Devon's finest. Most right in Devon. We're just going to... absolutely bleep the hell out of this for the next 12 months because who knows we may not win it again so we'll just shout from the treetops about this and then we also won thanks to martin rose and rose events uh silver for best entertainment event for the city show It's still very popular, the legacy brand. People love the Sooty show. And as I said at the awards, we sell loads of those puppets. People love a Sooty and a Sweep. So it's been a really good collaboration for us.Paul Marden: We were at our first away day for our Merak team back a few months ago down at Creeley, and I found a little sooty puppet underneath the lectern. I was absolutely chuffed to bits. And there he was, just sitting at the front of the away day, watching everything going on with Sue next to him.Josh Haywood: He's still popular. We understood when we put Cityland in, it wasn't going to be Peppa Pig. world and we didn't think for a minute we'd even sort of get to those heights of Thomas Land at Drayton Manor but it certainly hit a chord with the older market certainly the nannies and the granddads who remember such from when they were kids and you know it's a legacy brand and it works but what we have done really well is sort of corner that market for younger children and toddlers and we Sort of took some comments over the last 12 to 18 months that we may be missing the mark when it comes to the 8 to 12-year-olds, which we were pretty good at five or six years ago. So we've decided this year that we're going to invest in some thrill attractions. So we've just launched news that we've got two new rides going in next year. One, I can't tell you exactly because we're still going under. Got some planning issues, but we're going to have the Southwest tallest ride and the Southwest first inverted ride. So a multi-million pound investment going in and hopefully that will give us another boost that we need to kick on again. We've still got new accommodation going in. We'll still be doing new events and shows for next year.Josh Haywood: So it's going to be a bumper year for Crealy. Absolutely.  I really look forward to that.Paul Marden: I look forward to you being on the launch ride.Paul Marden: Me down on the ground watching and videoing.Josh Haywood: What they have said, which is really interesting, we spoke to an operator, there's only one other ride like it in the UK, and that operator said, whatever you do, make sure when you put the ride in, you fit a hose pipe and a tap right in. Because you may be washing the seats down more than you would usually on your current ride. So, yeah, it certainly will add that next level of ride experience to our family market.Paul Marden: Yeah, I think that's super important, isn't it? Mr. Povey, what have you seen today that has blown your socks off?Andy Povey: I'm really looking for the place to go and get some more soft, comfortable socks. I've walked so much. I've stood around and listened to so many fantastic talks, had so many brilliant conversations. I'm done. My feet hurt. I need to sit down and have a beer.Paul Marden: Well, I hate to break it to you, but there's another day left. And there's still more interviews to do. Still more opportunities for us to get some interesting stories on Skip the Queue.Andy Povey: Look forward to that.Paul Marden: Gentlemen, I think we're about done. So thank you ever so much. It has been a joy. And Mr. Povey, see you back here tomorrow. Josh, wonderful as always.Josh Haywood: Maybe see you at OrlandoPaul Marden: Oh. Absolutely, yeah.Josh Haywood: We'll do it againPaul Marden: Thanks for listening to today's episode. If you liked it, leave a comment in Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you didn't, let us know on hello@skipthequeue.fm. Today's episode was a team effort for Sami and Emily from Plaster, Steve from Folland Co., as well as Claire and Wenalyn from Skip the Queue HQ. We're back again tomorrow for more fun from IAAPA, including Andreas Andersen from Liseberg, one of Scandinavia's most visited parks. See you all tomorrow. The 2025 Visitor Attraction Website Survey is now LIVE! Dive into groundbreaking benchmarks for the industryGain a better understanding of how to achieve the highest conversion ratesExplore the "why" behind visitor attraction site performanceLearn the impact of website optimisation and visitor engagement on conversion ratesUncover key steps to enhance user experience for greater conversionsTake the Rubber Cheese Visitor Attraction Website Survey Report

Transform
Sami Spalter: I'm pregnant !!!!

Transform

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 59:07


This week on Transform is extra special—Sami Spalter is sharing her biggest news yet: she's pregnant!In this intimate solo episode, Sami takes you through her journey so far, from the moment she found out to the unforgettable experience of sharing the news with her family and, of course, Sami Clarke. From surprising cravings to first trimester symptoms, she gives a real and unfiltered look at this exciting new chapter.Tune in as Sami reflects on the lessons pregnancy has already taught her—like letting go of control, leaning into rest, and embracing the beautiful changes in her body. It's a joyful, deeply personal episode about growth, trust, and celebrating life's biggest transformations—and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp, Kion, Purely Elizabeth, and CottonVisit purelyelizabeth.com and use code TRANSFORM at checkout for 20% off.Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/TRANSFORMPODVisit getkion.com/transform for 20% offLearn more at TheFabricOfOurLive.comPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spirituality Adventures
Reclaiming Christ Consciousness - Spirituality Adventures feat. Sami Awad

Spirituality Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 73:17


Sami Awad serves as Co-Director of Nonviolence International. He is based in Bethlehem, Palestine where he has been a leading advocate of nonviolent resistance to occupation and inspirational leader for building a shared future of Palestinians and Israelis based on equality and human rights.  Sami founded the Holy Land Trust in 1995 to work for a nonviolent future of Palestinian justice. At Nonviolence International, Sami leads our training and education programs on nonviolence that includes a focus on trauma resilience and leadership development.  He also leads our communications and development departments.  He is a graduate of the Peace and Conflict Resolution Department of the American University School of International Service. He is an author and well known inspirational speaker in many venues around the world. His new book is: "The Sacred Awakening: Reclaiming Christ Consciousness". https://www.amazon.in/Sacred-Awakening-PublishU-Sami-Awad-ebook/dp/B0FN4QW23B Learn More at: https://www.nonviolenceinternational.net/    

Studio N
Palestinci mají na výběr mezi smrtí a smrtí, je to politika vyhladovění. Kolegové se mi ztrácí před očima, říká Haniaková z Lékařů bez hranic

Studio N

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 28:45


PŘIDEJTE SE KE KOMUNITĚ VÍC NEŽ 1700 PŘEDPLATITELŮ A PŘEDPLATITELEK STUDIA N NA HEROHERO.CO/STUDION A SLEDUJTE VŠECHNY EPIZODY V CELÉ DÉLCE „V Pásmu Gazy neexistuje nikdo, komu by někdo nezemřel, nikdo, kdo by se nikdy nepřesídlil. Takového člověka neznám,“ popisuje ve Studiu N Tereza Wyn Haniaková z Lékařů bez hranic. „V našich klinikách i nemocnicích je cítit, že lidé jsou prázdní, nedůvěřují nikomu a žijí ve strachu. Mají na výběr mezi smrtí a smrtí. A nejhorší je, když vám sami říkají, že jsou připraveni zemřít.“ V Gaze podle Haniakové chybí dostatek úplně všeho. „Dá se získat nějaké množství vody, ale i tak spousta lidí pije znečištěnou. Dá se sehnat mouka, takže můžou dělat nějaké placky, sem tam se dá nově sehnat nějaký kousek zeleniny, například brambory, ale není toho moc. Potraviny jako jsou vejce nebo maso jsou od začátku blokády na trhu dostupné. Lidem chybí proteiny,“ říká. Ve Studiu N předčítá dopis, který napsala její kolegyně zdravotnice: „Smrt se zdá jednodušší než nekonečný cyklus vysídlování. Už se smrti nebojíme. Každý den stejně umíráme kousek po kousku. Ráno se probudíme a předstíráme, že můžeme jít dál. Už ale nedokážu ukonejšit ani vlastní děti. (…) Nevím ještě, jak smrt přesně vypadá, ale představuju si, že asi nějak takhle.“ Lékaři bez hranic na místě pracují často v provizorních podmínkách a řadě lidí nedokáží pomoct. Sami se navíc ocitají v nebezpečí. „Museli jsme v našich složkách zavést nový akronym: ‚Beaten by others‘. Přichází k nám totiž z distribučních míst lidé, kteří mají promáčknutá žebra nebo byli pošlapáni, jak moc tam bylo lidí. Od začátku jsme také zavedli akronym ‚Wounded child, no surviving family‘. Měli jsme plné nemocnice dětí, které neměly nikoho.“ Myšlenku na normální život už Palestinci podle Haniakové dávno vzdali. „Ráno jsem mluvila se svou kolegyní. Ta holka se mi ztrácí před očima. Je strašně hubená a hrozně vyčerpaná. Minulý týden se opět musela přesídlit kvůli bezpečí. Je to cyklus násilí, který nevím, kam vede. Pořád se vám jenom honí hlavou, co dalšího se stane. Za poslední dva roky jsme se pokaždé dostali do fáze, kdy jsme si říkali, že už to nemůže být horší. Ale ono se to vždycky stalo.“ Aktualizace: V epizodě Studia N hovoří Tereza Wyn Haniaková o dvanácti mrtvých kolezích. V čase mezi natáčením rozhovoru a jeho vydáním přišel o život třináctý. Co o realitě války píší přímo lékaři z místa? Jakým lidem kvůli provizorním podmínkám už pomoct nemohou? A jak si vysvětluje netečnost velké části světa k tomu, co se v Gaze děje? Podívejte se na celou epizodu na herohero.co/studion

Be Freaking Awesome Podcast
EP190 Finding Strength in the Messy Middle with Amy Wilkins

Be Freaking Awesome Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 33:19


Send us a textEver feel like you're stuck in that “in-between” space where life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or just plain messy? You're not where you were, but you're not where you want to be yet. That's the messy middle, and it can be one of the hardest seasons to walk through.In this episode, Angela and Sami sit down with Amy Wilkins, Messy Middle Mindset Coach, to talk about what it really takes to find strength in the middle of life's transitions. Together, we unpack why pausing isn't weakness, how perfectionism keeps us stuck, and why you don't have to do this season alone. You'll hear personal stories, practical mindset shifts, and the reminder that growth often happens right in the thick of the mess.If you've been feeling like you're just surviving instead of thriving, this conversation will give you hope, tools, and encouragement to reframe your messy middle as a season of transformation.

Dvojka
Láska hory přenáší: Mají dvě autistické děti, které hluboce milují. Mají ale čas i sami na sebe? Láska hory přenáší

Dvojka

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 24:39


Kristina a David Vochočovi se seznámili těsně před čtyřicítkou v práci na semináři. Co je na sobě navzájem zaujalo? Měli pohádkovou svatbu? V čem jsou výrazně odlišní? Jak se jim změnil život po narození dvou dětí s autismem, které hluboce milují, ale péče o ně je velmi náročná? Daří se jim najít chvilku jen pro sebe? Mohou se na sebe spolehnout? Na co se nejvíc těší? Poslouchejte, další díl dokumentu Láska hory přenáší.

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast
10 YRS AGO FLAGSHIP: Keller & Powell talk Lesnar-Undertaker, Sami's future, Jericho-Reigns/Ambrose, Kane's multiple personalities

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 105:10 Transcription Available


In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (9-22-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller was joined by ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell to discuss with live callers the previous night's Raw including the lack of follow-up on Chris Jericho-Roman Reigns/Dean Ambrose, the Undertaker-Brock Lesnar announcement, Kane's multiple personalities, Paige's turn, and much more.Then, in the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Wade and Jason discuss JBL's Eric Bischoff interview, would Steve Austin talk to Brock Lesnar about WM32 possible match, Sami Zayn's future, Cesaro as a more intriguing opponent than Big Show, an odd Lesnar-Taker announcement, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

New Life Romanian Church
Sami Crișan – Un Nume Prea Sfânt

New Life Romanian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025


Exodul 20.7 7. Să nu iei în deşert Numele Domnului Dumnezeului tău; căci Domnul nu va lăsa nepedepsit pe cel ce va lua în deşert Numele Lui.

The Victor Davis Hanson Show
The Heroism of Churchill in 1940

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 78:12


In the weekend episode, VDH and Sami discuss the narrative surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassin, Trump declaring Antifa a terrorist organization, California's Proposition 50, Robert Redford's legacy in film and politics and Winston Churchill's heroism while Britain took on Nazi Germany alone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

El Zoológico Podcast
El Zoológico en Vivo: Latin Grammy, El Prom y un Regalo del Jefe

El Zoológico Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 61:36


Este episodio de El Zoológico Podcast corresponde a la grabación de nuestro en vivo del viernes, el espacio donde cada semana nos encontramos al mediodía para conversar, reír y compartir la mejor energía junto a El Capi, Deysa, Marocco y Sami desde la consola.Aunque El Jefe no estuvo presencialmente porque viajó rumbo a México al Coca Cola Food Fest, nos dejó un regalo único: un adelanto del próximo capítulo de Los Archivos del Jefe. Una joya sonora de “El baile de los que sobran” de Los Prisioneros, interpretada el 17 de septiembre de 1988 en el estadio El Campín durante el legendario Concierto de Conciertos.Además, en este en vivo hablamos de las nominaciones al Latin Grammy 2025 y compartimos todos los detalles de El Prom, la fiesta imperdible del 24 de octubre en Lourdes Music Hall, con Casale New Concept, Magic Juan, Johnny, Erik y los DJs del Zoológico.

Royal Wrestling Podcast
Firman Cody y el Papucho - Review Smackdown

Royal Wrestling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 56:37


Hablamos del Smackdown antes de Wrestlepalooza Indianapolis, que para los que no sabían, nos recirdaron varias veces que va a ser transmitido por primera vez en ESPN. Brock quiere matar a Cena, se queda corto Carmelo ante Sami, firma de contrato entre Cody y el Papucho para Wrestlepalooza, 15 años después de ganar el campeonato en parejas y mucho más.

The Victor Davis Hanson Show
The Cultural Impact of Charlie Kirk's Assassination

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 67:57


In this Friday news roundup VDH and Sami examine how Charlie Kirk's assassination has changed the culture, the public's perception of political violence, Trump's ongoing legal battles against media defamation, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

@Betches
Is Taylor Frankie Paul the Bachelorette's Final Hail Mary?

@Betches

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 52:37


This week on @betches, Sami, Jordana, and Aleen dive into Bachelor Nation's most shocking twist yet: Taylor Frankie Paul is officially The Bachelorette. From #MomTok swinger scandal to handing out roses, could this be the Hail Mary that saves the franchise? They also break down who nailed their Emmy predictions, which shows walked away empty-handed (sorry White Lotus), and why this specific EDM song might actually be millennials' version of Mozart. Plus, the trio unpacks what it really means to be in a calm couple, a chaotic couple, or the lesser known “duck” couple. Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@Betches  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sorry We're Stoned with Tish & Brandi Cyrus
Growing Up Sheen with Our New BFF Sami Sheen

Sorry We're Stoned with Tish & Brandi Cyrus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 50:29


This week the Cyrus girls are hanging with Sami Sheen — yes, daughter of Charlie Sheen & Denise Richards… but she's so much more than that!! She's Tish's FAVORITE TikToker, a fellow horse girl, and officially our new bestie. We get into what it's really like growing up in a public family, how making friends in your 20s is nearly impossible, and (oops) potentially unlock a new fear for the Stoners. We also dive into sister drama, independence, and embracing the whole “nepo baby” thing.Plus, Sami spills on acting classes, maybe writing a book, and what's next for her. Whether you know her from TikTok or this is your first time meeting her, you'll love this episode.Follow Sami:https://www.instagram.com/samisheenhttps://www.tiktok.com/@samisheenFollow us on Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/brandicyrus⁠https://www.instagram.com/tishcyruspurcell⁠https://www.instagram.com/sorrywerecyrusSend your questions to ⁠sorrywerecyrus@gmail.com⁠ or DM us!Thank you to our incredible sponsors:Balance of Nature: Go to balanceofnature.com and use code CYRUS for 35% off your first order as a preferred customer, PLUS get a free bottle of Fiber and Spice.Jones Road: Use code CYRUS at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/cyrus. Run your business smarter with Square. Get started today.Quince: Go to quince.com/CYRUS for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
592: Utopia or Dystopia: Why the Future of AI and XR Is Still Ours to Shape with Don Shin

Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 45:08


Sami talks with Don Shin, CEO of CrossComm (https://www.crosscomm.com/), about which direction humanity is heading as the landscape of AI technology continues to shift and evolve. Together they assess the correlation between language and intelligence, the importance of human connection, as well as the growing responsibility we have in managing AI to prevent a potential dystopia. — You can connect with Don on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donshin1/) or stay up to date with the work his does with CrossComm over on his website (https://www.crosscomm.com/). Your host for this episode has been Sami Birnbaum. Sami can be found through his website (https://samibirnbaum.com) or via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samibirnbaum/). If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page (https://github.com/sponsors/thoughtbot), or check out our website (https://podcast.thoughtbot.com). Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot (https://thoughtbot.com/) podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/) - Mastodon (https://thoughtbot.social/@thoughtbot) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/thoughtbotvideo) - Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/thoughtbot.com) © 2025 thoughtbot, inc.

The Funkaholiks Podcast
Jerking the Curtain Ep. 101 - Is Jey turning heel and did WWE SOUL OUT???

The Funkaholiks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 110:40


In today's episode the team is back together and they've got lots to cover!!! Seth, Becky, Punk and AJ are making the argument of being the greatest couples story in WWE history!!! We get into the fans calling out WWE over the pricing and the announcement that Wrestlemania will be in Rhiyad which had fans yelling they Sold Out!!! You Just Made the List is another reason why this segment is so great........all this and so much more!!! CHEERS!!!JERKING THE CURTAINROUND TABLE OF TOPICSNEWSAndrade no longer with WWE, apparently he was fired Did WWE or TKO sell out??? Fans aren't happy Dirty Dom is a two belt champ!?! “You Just Made the List” Top 5 tag teams (Males) SMACKDOWN Vic Joseph and Booker T host Smackdown Brock Lesnar kicks off the show and is met by Ron Cena Solo sending a message to ZaynRey Fenix is back!!!Wyatt Sicks vignettes are sooooo good Michin and Giulia is grrrreat for business Who was in the doorway during Sami's backstage comments???Drew gets the win……Cody's next RAWThe Adam Pierce meltdown has officially started Jey vs LA Knight is exactly what LAK needs…..YEAHHH!!!Cena kicks off RAW, hate to say it but Brock was the right choiceThe hugger is back but why no love for Lyra???Asuka can't stay out of Iyo's way, when does Iyo snap???Jimmy putting Jey in his place is grrrrrreat for businessSeth and Becky in black is damn good for business……the hate for Becky is unrealSeth and Becky playing chess while Punk and AJ stuck on checkers Kairi and Stephanie put on a grrrreat match The Brons get the dub, Jey and LA Knight continue to cook Is Judgement Day on the verge of breaking up???NXTWar Games for NXT!!!Charlotte and Bliss leave out certain females???Episodes dropping weekly!!!Follow on the gram @the.funkaholiks.pod THEE POD THAT TALKS WHAT THEY LOVE 

The Glow Up Lounge
Meet Our Somatic Throuple: Coaching, Crying, & Cosmic BFF Energy

The Glow Up Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 43:39


In this episode of Cosmic Injectables, Ali and Brie invite their soul sister, best friend, and the third star in their sacred friendship ménage à trois, Sami Bricco, into the cosmic lounge. Sami is a somatics coach whose work bridges the mind-body connection through awareness, embodiment, and nervous system regulation. Together, the three explore how her practice differs from the body-based somatic and emotional mapping work of massage therapist TJ (remember TJ?? We LOVE TJ!!! catch his episode: SPOTIFY or APPLE), and what makes coaching such a powerful container for transformation.But this conversation is more than modalities—it's about sisterhood. You'll feel the deep love and laughter between Ali, Brie, and Sami, and how their friendship has become a cornerstone of each of their spiritual journeys. From holding space for each other's cosmic glow-ups to walking alongside one another through the messy, mystical, and magical parts of life, this episode is a reminder that sisterhood is medicine.Find Sami on Insta or at her Website!Connect with Your Cosmic Guides: Briana Christine: TikTok | Instagram Ali: TikTok | Instagram Join the Cosmic Community: Follow Cosmic Injectables for more episodes filled with spiritual insights, laughter, and a touch of magic. Instagram TikTok

Be Freaking Awesome Podcast
EP189 Doing the Hard Thing (Even When It's the Right Thing)

Be Freaking Awesome Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 19:22 Transcription Available


Send us a textSami returns to the podcast with an honest look at what life has been like after becoming a mom of three through an unexpected guardianship that is now on the path to adoption. She shares the emotional highs and lows of bonding with a toddler, navigating work transitions, and leading a major community project all at once.This episode unpacks what it means to follow through on something meaningful even when it's incredibly hard. Sami also tells a powerful story about a simple act of kindness that made a big impact during one of her toughest days.If you've ever found yourself in a season where you're stretched thin, trying to do what's right while barely holding it all together, this conversation will make you feel seen.What We Talk AboutParenting a third child with very little prep timeBalancing family, work, and leadership responsibilitiesThe return of TEDxFayetteville and the tension of timingLearning to let go of old parenting rulesThe emotional impact of being seen in a hard momentWhy small kindnesses matter more than we thinkThis episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and find meaning in the moments that often go unnoticed. Whether you are leading, parenting, or just trying to make it through the week, you will walk away feeling encouraged and a little less alone.Resources and LinksLearn more at TEDxFayettevilleWant to learn more about coaching with Sami? Book a free 30-minute call: calendly.com/tbg_sami/30-minOrder Traveling Light wherever you get your books!Sign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com.

New Life Romanian Church
Sami Crișan – Prea obișnuit cu Isus

New Life Romanian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025


Marcu 6.1-6 Isus a plecat de acolo şi S-a dus în patria Lui. Ucenicii Lui au mers după El.2. Când a venit ziua Sabatului, a început să înveţe pe norod în sinagogă. Mulţi, când Îl auzeau, se mirau şi ziceau: „De unde are El aceste lucruri? Ce fel de înţelepciune este aceasta care I-a fost […]

Plus
Příběhy 20. století: Zradit můžeme jen my sami sebe!, řekl krátce před smrtí devadesátiletý generál Procházka

Plus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 47:02


Generál Procházka zemřel v 93 letech v době covidu. Býval to vysoký, štíhlý, do stáří nebývale svalnatý muž s neobyčejně znělým hlasem. Dokonce v mládí zvažoval kariéru operního pěvce. Miloval vážnou hudbu. Stal se ale vojákem, který v protikomunistickém odboji a ve vězení prokázal výjimečnou statečnost.

Příběhy 20. století
Zradit můžeme jen my sami sebe!, řekl krátce před smrtí devadesátiletý generál Procházka

Příběhy 20. století

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 47:02


Generál Procházka zemřel v 93 letech v době covidu. Býval to vysoký, štíhlý, do stáří nebývale svalnatý muž s neobyčejně znělým hlasem. Dokonce v mládí zvažoval kariéru operního pěvce. Miloval vážnou hudbu. Stal se ale vojákem, který v protikomunistickém odboji a ve vězení prokázal výjimečnou statečnost.Všechny díly podcastu Příběhy 20. století můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

The Victor Davis Hanson Show
Two Giants: The Legacies of Charlie Kirk and William Tecumseh Sherman

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 67:18


In this weekend episode VDH and Sami offer further reflections on Charlie Kirk, the role of higher education in shaping societal values, and the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. In the middle segment, VDH considers the impressive legacy of Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

@Betches
Is “Trad-Edge” The New Autumn Aesthetic?

@Betches

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 48:10


This week on @ Betches, Sami, Jordana, and Aleen are back to unpack the end of wedding season. From Alexia Umansky's star-studded nuptials (where exactly were Kim Richards and Paris Hilton?) to Becca Bloom's #RichTok extravaganza on Lake Como. Then, they dive into Gwyneth Paltrow's wild new unauthorized biography and her rise from Hollywood It Girl. They also break down the fall fashion trends making a major comeback, including lace skirts and barn jackets. Finally, the trio discuss if The Paper has what it takes to live up to The Office's legacy. Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@Betches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radio Sweden
No further action against Sweden Democrat MP, student support system to be changed, bus accident, Sami Parliament has to move

Radio Sweden

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:25


A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 12th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

News Weakly
Special Announcement

News Weakly

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 2:18


Link to the 20th Anniversary live show tickets:https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:520/38:1821/Sami Shah: You'd Think After 20 Years I'd Be Better At ThisThursday 13 November, 6:30pmTwenty years. That's how long it's been since Sami Shah first stepped on stage, told a joke, and thought, “This'll be easy.”Two decades later, he's got the stories, and the heckler scars to prove otherwise. In that time, comedy's changed, the world's changed, and he's changed. None for the better.This 20th anniversary show is a greatest hits, a worst-of, and a brand-new set all rolled into one. It's about survival: surviving bad gigs, hostile audiences, global pandemics, marriage(s), divorce(s), and jokes that should never have made it out of the notebook.Expect sharp new material, ancient callbacks, and the kind of honesty that only comes from being too tired to lie anymore.Two decades of stand-up. Zero chance Sami's stopping now.$25.0013 November 202560 minutes18:30Comedy Republic Theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Keto Savage Podcast
Why Athletes Perform Better on Low-Carb Diets: The Hidden Truth!

The Keto Savage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 68:17


Could you row 2,700 miles across the Pacific Ocean fueled by nothing but fat? In episode 812 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with Virta Health CEO Sami Inkinen, a man who did just that to expose the truth about sugar and carbohydrates. Sami shares his incredible story of going from a world class triathlete to pre-diabetic, a journey that led him to question everything about nutrition. He explains how he now helps thousands reverse type 2 diabetes and achieve incredible health, proving that you don't need carbs to thrive. This conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about diet, metabolic health, and human potential.Inspired to build a powerful physique using the right fuel? Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass to learn the exact strategies for building muscle and getting lean without carbohydrates. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - Rowing 2,400 Miles on ZERO Carbs?! 0:51 - The 45-Day Rowing Trip That Changed Everything 1:50 - Why He Did The Impossible 3:28 - How They Slept, Ate, and Survived at Sea 5:32 - The One Question You NEVER Answer 6:03 - The Moment They Almost Gave Up 8:15 - The Secret to Overcoming Extreme Pain 10:34 - He Did This With ZERO Experience 12:05 - What The Middle of The Ocean is REALLY Like 14:22 - From World-Class Athlete to Pre-Diabetic 16:23 - The SHOCKING Truth About Carbs 17:40 - Why "Calories In, Calories Out" is a Lie 21:45 - Are Some Carbs "Healthier" Than Others? 24:00 - The TRUTH About Long-Term Keto 27:54 - How a Top Athlete FUELS for Performance 29:34 - The Most Important Training Metric to Track 32:38 - The Mission to Reverse Diabetes in 1 BILLION People 39:10 - Why Isn't The Government Fixing This? 40:24 - The Vicious Cycle Keeping America Sick 44:06 - How The Virta Health Protocol Works 46:16 - How They Get Patients to Stick to The Plan 51:23 - Have We Lost Our Common Sense? 57:09 - The Truth About Ozempic & GLP-1s 1:00:35 - Why You SHOULDN'T Exercise for Weight Loss 1:05:08 - The Tattoo That Proves This Works

The Victor Davis Hanson Show
Tanks for the Memories

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 68:33


In the weekend edition, VDH and Sami discuss RFK Jr.'s stance on vaccination mandates, more nuttiness from Joy Reid, and developments in Gaza and Venezuela. The professor also offers an in-depth look at the development and employment of armor in World War II, with a particular focus on the Battle of Kursk, the largest tank battle in history.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Victor Davis Hanson Show
Trump to Tren de Aragua: Say Hello to My Little Friend

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 74:15


In this news roundup VDH and Sami cover Trump sinking a Venezuelan cartel drug boat, the media speculating that Trump might have died, whether the National Guard should go into Chicago, Europe's political and social challenges, the rise of censorship, Ilhan Omar's millions, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

@Betches
Is Sydney Sweeney Making a Mistake?

@Betches

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 52:11


This week on @ betches, Sami, Jordana, and Aleen take a trip down memory lane to revisit the most iconic Instagram posts of all time and reveal which ones actually got their double tap (spoiler: Jordana could definitely be more generous with her likes). From there, they break down Sabrina Carpenter's new album and why she's officially pop's newest powerhouse princess. Next, they tackle Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun's eyebrow-raising relationship, unpacking the wild age gap and whether Sydney's latest romance is love, strategy, or a PR move. Finally, the trio dives into Netflix's Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, a jaw-dropping doc about a teenage girl who gets catfished by someone shockingly close to home. atBETCHES Chapters00:00 Introduction06:49 Which iconic instagram posts have we liked?15:06 If only Sabrina Carpenter was around when we were in college25:08 What is Sydney Sweeney doing!?29:55 Breaking Down Unknown Number: The High School Catfish...and wtf!45:50 Betch of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Victor Davis Hanson Show
An Avatar for the Dems: Charles Bronson or Don Knotts? (This One is Easy.)

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 78:08


In this Friday news roundup VDH and Sami cover Trump's cabinet meetings, why the Democrats can't manage to be viewed as authentically tough, the Gaza-Israel conflict, transgender issues, the Cracker Barrel logo controversy, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

@Betches
Unpacking Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Engagement Frenzy

@Betches

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 50:32


This week on @ betches, Sami and Jordana discuss their week off in ~Ibitha~ and the sheer joy of order chicken tenders at the club at 2am. They then dive head first into the royal engagement that is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Sami and Jordana break down the ring, the (cringey) instagram caption, and the swiftie chaos that followed. Plus, was Taylor not invited to Selena Gomez's bachelorette trip in Cabo? And which one of Taylor's exes should be invited to her wedding? It probably won't be Jake Gyllenhaal. Go to the Betches YouTube page to watch full length episodes every Friday: Youtube.com/@Betches  00:00 Introduction & Ibiza Trip Recap06:30 The Royal Wedding of Taylor & Travis18:13 What we thought of the ring and instagram caption26:28 Put A Like On It, Betch!34:04 Was Taylor Swift not invited to Selena Gomez's bachelorette trip?38:50 What's the deal on Zoe Kravitz & Harry Styles?44:06 Betch of the Week (edited)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Victor Davis Hanson Show
Gavin, the Gerrymander, and Air Power in WWII

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 89:26


In this weekend episode, VDH and Sami discuss Trump's recent legal wins, Gavin Newsom's desperate gerrymandering ploy, the American and British achievement in air power in WWII, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.