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Thanks to Jayson and warblrwatchr for suggesting this week's invertebrates! Further reading: Parasite of the Day: Orthohalarachne attenuata Trap-jaw ants jump with their jaws to escape the antlion's den Get out of my noooooose: An ant lion pit: An ant lion larva: A lovely adult antlion, Nannoleon, which lives in parts of Africa [photo by Alandmanson - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58068259]: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. It's almost August, and of course we're doing invertebrate August again this year. Let's get ready by talking about a few extra invertebrates this week, with suggestions from Jayson and warblrwatchr. Before we get started, I have some quick housekeeping. First, a big shout-out to Nora who emailed me recently. I just wanted to say hi and I hope you're having a good day. Next, I'm moving in just a few weeks to Atlanta, Georgia! I know I was talking forever about moving to Bloomington, Indiana, but I changed my mind. The next few episodes are already scheduled so I can concentrate on moving. I'm about 75% packed at this point and have given away or sold a lot of stuff, including a lot of books. But I have a collection that a listener might be interested in. I offered it to the patrons last month but no one grabbed it, so I'll offer it here. I have every issue of the little magazine Flying Snake ever published, 30 in all. They're a fun hodgepodge of articles, reprinted newspaper clippings, old photos, and other stuff more or less associated with cryptozoology and weirdness in general. I've decided they take up too much space on my shelves to take with me to Atlanta. If you're interested in giving them a home, let me know and I'll box them up and send them to you for free. The first person who says they'll take them will get them, but the catch is that you have to take them all. I won't just send you a few. I'll also throw in all four volumes of the Journal of Cryptozoology. This offer stands until mid-August when I move, because if I have to move them to my new apartment, I'm just going to keep them. Okay, now let's learn about some invertebrates! First, Jayson wanted to learn about a tiny invertebrate called Orthohalarachne attenuata. It doesn't have a common name because most people will never ever encounter it, or think about it, and I kind of wish I didn't have to think about it because it's gross. Thanks a lot, Jayson. It's a mite that lives in the nasal passages of seals, sea lions, and walruses. It's incredibly common and usually doesn't bother the seal very much, although sometimes it can cause the seal to have difficulty breathing if the infestation is heavy. The adult mite spends its whole life anchored in the seal's nasal passages with sharp little claws, although it can move around if it wants to. Its larvae are more active. The mite is mainly spread by seals sneezing on each other, which spreads the larvae onto another seal, and the larvae crawl into the new seal's nose and mouth. Unless you're a seal or other pinniped, this might sound gross but probably doesn't bother you too much. But consider that in 1984, a man went to the doctor when one of his eyes started hurting. The doctor found a mite attached to his eyeball, and yes, it was Orthohalarachne attenuata. The man had visited Sea World two days before he started feeling pain in his eye, and happened to be close to some walruses that were sneezing. Luckily for pinnipeds kept in captivity in zoos that give their animals proper care, mite infestations can be treated successfully by veterinarians. Let's move on quickly to an invertebrate that isn't a parasite that can get in your eyes, the ant lion! It was suggested by warblrwatchr and I've been wanting to cover it for a while. When I was a kid, there was a strip of soft powdery dirt under the eaves of the school gym that always had ant lions in it,
US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen claimed Sunday that they had reached a trade deal under which the United States would impose a baseline tariff of 15 percent on European Union (EU) goods.美国总统唐纳德・特朗普与欧盟委员会主席乌尔苏拉・冯德莱恩于周日宣称,双方已达成一项贸易协议,根据该协议,美国将对欧盟商品征收 15% 的基准关税。The announcement was made at a joint press briefing Sunday afternoon following trade talks at the Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire, Scotland.这一消息是在苏格兰南艾尔郡的特朗普坦伯利高尔夫度假村举行贸易谈判后,于周日下午的联合新闻发布会上宣布的。Although both leaders described the deal as a step toward restoring "trade balance" and promoting more equitable two-way commerce, the agreement allows the United States to impose a broad 15 percent tariff on EU goods while securing zero-tariff access for a range of strategic American exports. In contrast, the EU has pledged to purchase $750 billion' worth of American energy and commit an additional $600 billion in investments in the United States.尽管两位领导人都称该协议是朝着恢复 “贸易平衡”、促进更公平双向贸易迈出的一步,但协议允许美国对欧盟商品广泛征收 15% 的关税,同时确保一系列美国战略性出口商品获得零关税准入。与之相对,欧盟承诺购买价值 7500 亿美元的美国能源,并额外在美国投资 6000 亿美元。At the press briefing, Trump claimed the agreement would enable American cars to re-enter the European market and make US agricultural exports more accessible in the EU. He also said that pharmaceuticals were excluded from the agreement, while existing 50 percent tariffs on EU steel and aluminium exports to the United States will remain in place.在新闻发布会上,特朗普称该协议将使美国汽车重新进入欧洲市场,并让美国农产品更易进入欧盟。他还表示,药品被排除在协议之外,而美国对欧盟出口的钢铁和铝所征收的 50% 现有关税将继续有效。However, at a separate press briefing, von der Leyen clarified that the EU and the US had agreed to include pharmaceuticals under the 15 percent tariff framework. She did not rule out the possibility of further US trade actions in the future.然而,冯德莱恩在另一场新闻发布会上澄清,欧盟与美国已同意将药品纳入 15% 的关税框架中。她并未排除美国未来采取进一步贸易行动的可能性。When asked whether a 15 percent tariff for EU carmakers-up from 2.5 percent under the Biden administration-was a favorable outcome, von der Leyen responded that, prior to this agreement, European vehicles faced a total tariff of 27.5 percent when entering the US market. This included a 25 percent levy imposed during Trump's previous term in addition to the original 2.5 percent. The new 15 percent rate, she argued, represents a reduction from that level.当被问及对欧盟汽车制造商而言,关税从拜登政府时期的 2.5% 上调至 15% 是否是有利结果时,冯德莱恩回应称,在本协议达成前,欧洲汽车进入美国市场面临的总关税为 27.5%,其中包括特朗普上一任期内加征的 25% 关税以及原本的 2.5%。她认为,新的 15% 关税较此前水平有所降低。Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, criticized the newly reached deal as "unsatisfactory" and "significantly imbalanced," warning that it could undermine the EU's economic stability and job security.欧洲议会国际贸易委员会主席伯恩德・兰格批评这项新达成的协议 “令人不满” 且 “严重失衡”,并警告称其可能破坏欧盟的经济稳定和就业安全。"This is a deal with a slant. Clearly, concessions have been made that are difficult to bear," Lange said in a statement on Sunday.兰格在周日的一份声明中表示:“这是一项带有偏向性的协议。显然,我们做出了难以承受的让步。”Prior to the agreement, over 70 percent of EU exports to the United States were subject to tariffs, including 50 percent on steel and aluminium, 25 percent on automobiles and parts, and a 10 percent duty on most other goods. Trump had warned that if no deal was reached by Aug 1, the 10 percent tariff would be raised to 30 percent.协议达成前,欧盟对美出口商品中超过 70% 需缴纳关税,其中钢铁和铝的关税为 50%,汽车及零部件为 25%,大多数其他商品为 10%。特朗普曾警告称,若 8 月 1 日前未能达成协议,10% 的关税将上调至 30%。tariff /ˈtærɪf/ 关税 concession /kənˈseʃn/ 让步;妥协 imbalanced /ɪmˈbælənst/ 失衡的;不平衡的 framework /ˈfreɪmwɜːk/ 框架;结构
Send us a textIn this follow-up to our first Timeless Moments episode on fake Panini seals, we dive into the hobby's reaction — and it was LOUD. Russell and Adz break down community feedback, share insights from Sports Card Nonsense and Instagram, and ask the tough questions:Is resealing cards in fake Panini one-touches fraud?Are we the problem for valuing seals too much?And is “raw” really raw if it was once in a PSA slab?We also hear from the community, including some surprising confessions, and takeaways that might just change how you view sealed cards forever.This saga's not just about stickers — it's about trust, transparency, and what value really means in the hobby.
Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane, Washington speaks on the gift and importance of the confessional seal. PLUS, we go to Baltimore to see how faith leaders are curbing gun violence on the ground and ministering to families affected by it.
Minu seekordseks vestluspartneriks on äsja Antropoloogia Keskuse tegevjuhi rolli asunud Liina Maria Lepik. Liina on mitmekülgse taustaga juht, kellel on suured kogemused Eesti rahvusvahelise mainekujunduse valdkonnas EIS-ist. Enne seda juhtis ta Tallinna filmilinnaku arendusprojekti ning töötas LHV Pangas erinevates rollides. Liina on inimene, kes ei karda astuda tundmatusse – olgu selleks filmilinnaku arendamine, Eesti tutvustamine maailmale või antropoloogiakeskuse juhtimine. Meie jutuajamises põimuvadki juhtimine, inimsuhted ja küsimus: mida saab antropoloogia pakkuda juhtimisele?
JP Dinnell congratulates @JockoPodcastOfficial on episode 500 and tells the stories from his point of view. Plus in a Q&A he breaks down how to create a culture of Extreme Ownership. Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.
Can Australia bounce back at the famous MCG to level the series? Or will the Lions clinch a second successive series down under? With nine Irishman in Andy Farrell's team, Chris gets the Irish perspective on the second Test with friend of the pod Murray Kinsella from The 42. We also hear from Lions assistant coach John Fogarty on the significance of playing at Australia's most iconic sporting venue and find out what legendary Lions captain Martin Johnson said to the players when handing them with their jerseys. And we track down one of the winning Wallabies from the 2001 Lions series, Nick Stiles gives us the lowdown on Aussie rugby and how he would make them competitive again.
CROSSOVER EPISODE WITH CANARY P.I. PODCAST! When Madison and Canary both show up to Richard Diamond's office while he's out of town, the two will have to work together on a very unusual case. It's diamonds, a double cross, and a very hungry sea lion. Can Canary P.I. work with a partner? Especially when that partner is Madison? Grab a bag of Cheetos and join us for “The Canary and the Seal.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From the BBC World Service: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in London sealing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom worth $6.5 billion. The agreement, billed as the biggest since Britain left the European Union, will slash India's tariffs on U..K goods from 15% to around 3%. We'll discuss the significance. Then, Armenia — a landlocked country of just 2.7 million people — is making big waves in tech, from coding labs and schools to startups.
From the BBC World Service: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in London sealing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom worth $6.5 billion. The agreement, billed as the biggest since Britain left the European Union, will slash India's tariffs on U..K goods from 15% to around 3%. We'll discuss the significance. Then, Armenia — a landlocked country of just 2.7 million people — is making big waves in tech, from coding labs and schools to startups.
After the Japanese trade deal with the US, there are reports that an agreement with the European Union is very near.Also, presenter Roger Hearing takes a look at how algae is damaging the fishing industry in Australia.And Iran struggles under a heatwave that makes normal life impossible.
From the Teams to the Museum: Chris Wyllie's Mission to Honor and Preserve the History, Legacy & Brotherhood of the U.S. Navy SEALs. This week, Marcus and Melanie are joined by Chris Wyllie, Executive Director of the Lt. Michael Murphy Navy SEAL Museum. A former Navy SEAL and SWCC graduate, Chris shares his powerful journey from serving on the Teams to leading one of the most iconic institutions dedicated to preserving the legacy of Naval Special Warfare. Born in Port Jefferson, NY, Chris served with SBU12 and SEAL Team 2 before being medically discharged in 2000. After his military service, he channeled his technical expertise into a successful business providing high-end audio-visual systems—skills that now shape many of the museum's cutting-edge interactive exhibits. Chris opens up about the unbreakable bond of the SEAL brotherhood, his continued involvement in veteran support events like the annual SEAL Swim in the Hudson, and how he's helping steer the museum's vision to educate, inspire, and honor America's elite warriors. Chris shares his path from SWCC Class 16 and BUD/S Class 217 to SEAL Team 2, how his AV background enhances the museum experience, what it means to preserve the legacy of the SEAL Teams, stories of camaraderie, sacrifice, and ongoing service beyond the uniform, and his vision for the future of the National Navy SEAL Museum Join us as we dive into leadership, legacy, and living with purpose—with a man whose mission never ended, it simply evolved. In This Episode You Will Hear: • It's not as hard as you think it is. Just put in more effort. (2:00) • I was always like a people pleaser. I still am. That's what I'm working on right now. I'm trying not to be. (4:50) • If you fail, it's attempt. Instead of being demoralized, instead of being embarrassed or frustrated or depressed, turn that energy into something better. Fire in the gut. (14:06) • We had guys tried to fake hypothermia during BUDS, till they broke the thermometer out, and check the dudes right in front of all of us. (25:37) • We went out for surf torture. The waves were so big, and there was such a shore break, it picked us all up, slammed the whole class. One guy was like a lawn dart – broke his neck. (26:29) • They put the [hypothermia] guy up on the wall, pulled his pants down, took the core temperature thermometer – right in front of God and everybody. [It was rectal] They need to know what your core is – to see if you're actually hyporthermal. (27:32) • [Marcus] I've seen guys quit over trying to put a dive sock on. (32:38) • When you first get out of the military, you're too close to it to think you're a veteran. (37:47) • I've always tried to help veterans. (39:38) • The impression is that it's a Naval Special Warfare Museum with Michael {Murphy's] name on it. (47:33) • I'm so tired of people pushing down awesomeness. Everybody doesn't have to be the same. (49:52) • The [wheelchair bound] kid said he wanted to do the Michael Murphy run around the lake. So, I said I'll push you. I didn't realize how heavy he was. I thought Long Island was kinda flat. It's not. I'm sweating. It's 100 degrees. I'm terrified that I'm gonna lose him down a hill. (54:19) • [Marcus] I've never run across a Team guy who was depressed the minute you get him back in the fold. (72:47) Support Chris: - https://murphsealmuseum.org/ Link to Gala at Oheka Castle —https://murphsealmuseum.org/events/gala/ Support TNQ - IG: team_neverquit , marcusluttrell , melanieluttrell , huntero13 - https://www.patreon.com/teamneverquit Sponsors: - cargurus.com/TNQ - armslist.com/TNQ - partnersinbuilding.com - Navyfederal.org - - You can find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or Target.com - WARFARE IN THEATERS APRIL 11th Watch Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JER0Fkyy3tw First Look Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3DWuqiAUKg&t=3s - - PXGapparel.com/TNQ - bruntworkwear.com/TNQ - Selectquote.com/TNQ - Groundnews.com/TNQ - You can find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants at Target or Target.com - shipsticks.com/TNQ - Robinhood.com/gold - strawberry.me/TNQ - stopboxusa.com {TNQ} - ghostbed.com/TNQ [TNQ] - kalshi.com/TNQ - joinbilt.com/TNQ - Tonal.com [TNQ] - greenlight.com/TNQ - PDSDebt.com/TNQ - drinkAG1.com/TNQ - Shadyrays.com [TNQ] - qualialife.com/TNQ [TNQ] - Hims.com/TNQ - Shopify.com/TNQ - Aura.com/TNQ - Policygenius.com - TAKELEAN.com [TNQ] - usejoymode.com [TNQ]
① What does the launch of island-wide independent customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port this December mean for China's opening-up? (00:47)② What was discussed during the video meeting between China's commerce minister and the EU trade commissioner ahead of the China–EU summit? (13:18)③ Being America's friend in 2025—what does it take? U.S. President Donald Trump announces trade deals with Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. (24:30)④ Japanese PM Ishiba denies talks of his imminent resignation. (35:03)⑤ Why is the U.S. pulling out of UNESCO again—for the third time? (43:55)
Jimmy Hatch grew up in the mountains of Utah and joined the service on his seventeenth birthday. After serving four years in the US fleet, Hatch completed SEAL training with Class 164 in 1990, launching him into a twenty-two-year career with the SEAL teams that would take him across the world. Deployed many times, Hatch was involved in over 150 direct action missions in all the places you've heard about and a few you haven't. His military career ended in 2009, when he was severely injured on his final mission. His life was saved by his teammates and the working dog on his team, marking the beginning of a long and challenging recovery. Following eighteen surgeries, Hatch left the hospital facing a new battle with mental health struggles. Determined to find purpose beyond his own struggles, he founded Spike's K9 Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the welfare of the nation's working K9s, honoring the loyalty and courage of his own canine comrades. Hatch also co-authored Touching the Dragon: And Other Techniques for Surviving Life's Wars, sharing insights on resilience and recovery. Jimmy has traveled far and wide, giving speeches on his experiences to help others prepare for when life gets tough. In 2019, Hatch embarked on a new journey, studying the humanities at Yale University. He graduated in 2024. Now, he is working on a second book as he works part-time for Yale Admissions and serves as a lecturer at the Jackson School of Global Affairs. Spikes K9: https://spikesk9fund.org/ Today's Sponsors: Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com Brunt: For a limited time, listeners get $10 off at BRUNT when you use code "clearedhot" at checkout. Just head to https://Bruntworkwear.com, use the code "clearedhot," and you're good to go. After your order, they'll ask where you heard about BRUNT—do me a favor and tell them it was from this show.
In hour Tua, Tobin & Leroy start to look at the top storylines for the Dolphins heading into the first day of training camp. Zach Sieler contract extension is a top priority with chances of him sitting in during camp, Are the Fins heading in to a youth movement and not wanting to give players 30 years or older long contract deals. Tobin & Leroy want to know Leroy gives out his Game Balls and Game bums to those who balled out or bummed out this weekend in sports.
Tate Adamiak, a Navy Master-at-Arms and future SEAL, had his life destroyed when the ATF reclassified common surplus gun parts as illegal and used that to justify a full-blown takedown. No illegal guns. No violent crime. Just a hobbyist, railroaded by a rogue agency pushing a political agenda. Joe LaPorto from the Civil Liberties Policy Research Center joins us to explain what really happened, why this case matters to every law-abiding gun owner in America, and what we can do to fight back. Joe also breaks down how his team is fighting unconstitutional gun permit fees in New Jersey. Both battles reveal just how far government overreach has gone, and what we can do to push back. Support Tate Adamiak: https://freedomfortate.org/ Learn more about the New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate https://www.njfos.org Also in this episode: How to Legally Transport & Store a Gun in California Can an Out-of-State Relative Transfer an Off-Roster Handgun into California? FFL03 + COE: Tax Implications and Ammo Shipping Firearms Policy Coalition Lawsuit: Challenging Federal Ban on Interstate Handgun Sales Endorsement of Christie Bruce Lane over Ed Musgrove due to false CRPA endorsement claims Get Involved! Volunteer + Training opportunities & SDCGO's Mayoral Summer Summit Gavin Newsom can't accept a firearm as a gift due to Gavin Newsom's laws SEAL1's Stump my Nephew: Sam gets stumped by obscure Spanish shotgun manufacturer - rare miss for the gun trivia expert! Meet Sam Lichtman Oceanside firebombing incident - Suspected politically motivated attack on conservative homeowner's vehicles The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral part of that right. If you want to keep your Second Amendment rights, defend them by joining San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), Orange County Gun Owners (OCGO), or Inland Empire Gun Owners (IEGO). https://www.sandiegocountygunowners.com https://orangecountygunowners.com http://inlandempiregunowners.com Support the cause by listening to Gun Owners Radio live on Sunday afternoon or on any podcast app at your leisure. Together we will win. SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT YOUR SELF DEFENSE RIGHTS! Get expert legal advice on any firearm-related issues: https://dillonlawgp.com Smarter web development and digital marketing help: https://www.sagetree.com Clean your guns easier, faster, and safer! https://seal1.com Get your cases & outdoor gear at C.A.R.G.O in El Cajon or visit them at https://cargostores.com
What was it like to learn from Dr. Deming himself -- a decade before his name became legend in U.S. business circles? In this deeply personal episode, William Scherkenbach shares with host Andrew Stotz what it was like to sit in Deming's classroom in 1972, join him for late-night chats at the Cosmos Club, and help ignite transformational change at Ford and GM. Learn how Deming's teachings shaped a lifetime of purpose, and why Scherkenbach, now in his 80th year, is stepping back into the arena with lessons still burning bright. TRANSCRIPT 0:00:02.3 Andrew Stotz: My name is Andrew Stotz, and I'll be your host as we continue our journey into the teachings of Dr. W. Edwards Deming. Today, I'm here with featured guest William Scherkenbach, and he is known as one of the men who has spent a huge amount of time with Dr. Deming, as he mentioned to me previously, starting from 1972, over a thousand meetings and many other activities that he's been involved in. So, Bill, welcome to the show. Why don't you give us a little background about you? 0:00:39.5 William Scherkenbach: Oh, okay. Good to be here, Andrew. Well, I'm going to start with, since it's about Deming, in '72, I was newly married in April, but had been accepted to NYU Graduate School of Business, and I don't know, I never found out who wrote the course syllabus, but whoever did wrote something that it sounded like a darn interesting course, sampling, manufacturing. I was a protocol officer at the United Nations at the time and was going to night school at the New York University Graduate School of Business. So, I said, this sounds like a good course, interesting course. Had no idea who Dr. Deming was, and I walked into the first class, and there was an old, I'm 26, so he was 72 in 1972, and he was one of the first, one of the only old person who didn't say, I used to be, and I don't want to stereotype all of my peers now that I'm 79, but hopefully I don't fall into the, well, I used to be and what happened. But he did tell, I mean, statistics can be a very technical subject, and the way he taught it, I had courses in some theory of sampling, which was one of his books. 0:02:52.2 William Scherkenbach: He had three, I said three courses. The other course that I took was based on his lectures in Japan in 1950, and in fact, two of them. The third course was an extension of that. So, he was, he would teach the statistics, but he was able to tell the history of the people behind all of the thoughts and the formulas and approaches, and I found that extremely, extremely interesting. And he handed out tons of papers and material, and it was just a very, very good experience. I know he had, and he had, in my opinion, a great sense of humor, but then statisticians, what's our status? Yeah, we're like accountants, in any event. . 0:04:12.2 Andrew Stotz: Why was he teaching? I mean, at 72, most men, you know, maybe women also, but most of us are like, it's the twilight of our years, and we now know he had 30 more years to go, but why was he teaching? And also, what's interesting is when I think about Deming, I think about his overall system of what he's teaching, whereas it's interesting to think about how he taught one relatively narrow subject. 0:04:43.7 William Scherkenbach: I'll get to that as to why I think he was teaching. But yeah, back then there were no 14 Points, no glimmer of Profound Knowledge. It was, not theoretical statistics, but applied statistics with a theory behind it. And he still was really expanding on Shewhart 's work with the difference between enumerative and analytic. He used his own. Now, why he was teaching, years later, probably 1987, so yeah, a bunch of years later, when I was at Ford and I had attended at the time, I attended a senior executive week-long get-together in order to get constancy of purpose or more continuity in the senior executive group. One of the people we brought in was Dr. Peter Kastenbaum. And I found as I attended his lecture in that week-long meeting, he was a student of CI Lewis. And CI Lewis, Deming learned about from Walter Shewhart and his work in the epistemology theory of knowledge. And in any event, Deming, when he was asked, and at the time it was still in the '30s, I think, when he was at the School of Agriculture, or the agriculture department, and bringing in Shewhart, he had tried to get CI Lewis to come talk. And CI said, I would love to, but I have a commitment to my students. And so I can't adjust my schedule. 0:07:33.9 William Scherkenbach: And the students, the people who wanted to learn were sacred. And I think that had a huge impact on Dr. Deming. I mean, he spoke about it a lot. And the way, you know, in a lot of the videos that Clare Crawford-Mason did, lovingly called the old curmudgeon. But for students, he had the greatest empathy and charity for, he just didn't suffer fools gladly. If you showed him that you weren't willing to learn, he took great joy in letting them know where they, where they stood. 0:08:43.1 Andrew Stotz: And one of the things when I went into my first Deming seminar in 1990, so now we're fast forwarding 30 years from when you first met him. It was almost like there was a safe harbor for workers, for young people, for people with open minds. I mean, I didn't, I watched as he didn't suffer fools, but I'm just curious, when you go back to 1972 in those classes, I'm assuming that he was pretty gentle with the students, encouraging them and all that was... 0:09:19.0 William Scherkenbach: Oh, absolutely. In my experience, I mean, if you were by, you know, in a student in graduate school, even though the graduate school of business in New York, down on 90 Church Street, Wall Street area, there were very few people going directly from your bachelor's to the master's program. And so these were people that had probably 10 years experience in business doing stuff. And yet by going to the class, absolutely were willing to learn, listen to different points of view, which is absolutely crucial. As you progress with theory of knowledge to be able to get different perspectives on whatever it is you're trying to look at. 0:10:23.2 Andrew Stotz: I would like to continue on this period of time just because it's a snapshot we don't get that often or that easily. You mentioned CI Lewis, a man who lived from about 1880 to about the year I was born, around 1964-65, and he was known for his understanding and discussion about logic and things like that. But why was CI Lewis someone that was interesting to Dr. Deming? What was the connection from your perspective? 0:10:59.6 William Scherkenbach: Well, my understanding is Shewhart referred to him, and Lewis was a professor at Harvard, and he was in the Peirce, I believe it's called. It looks like Peirce, but it's Peirce School of, or Chair of Philosophy, and Charles Sanders Peirce was a huge, huge influence in epistemology. And so that whole chain of thought or train of thought interested Deming, but it really was, he was introduced to it by Walter Shewhart. 0:11:48.3 Andrew Stotz: There's a famous quote, I believe, by Deming about CI Lewis and his book Mind and the World Order. 0:11:56.0 William Scherkenbach: Mind and the World Order, yeah. 0:11:59.9 Andrew Stotz: Deming said he had to read it six times before he fully understood and could apply its insights. And sometimes I think maybe Dr. Deming was truly inspired by that because when I think about his work, I'm still reading it and rereading it. And just listening to the video that you did many years ago with Tim talking about reduced variation, reduced variation, what he was talking about. Sometimes when we see the big picture, there's many different components of Deming's teachings. But if you had to bring it down to kind of its core, you know, he mentioned on that video that I just watched this morning, he mentioned reduced variation, and that will get you lower costs, happier customers, more jobs. How would you say, after you've looked at it from so many different angles over so many different years, how would you say you would sum up Dr. Deming's message to the world? 0:13:01.5 William Scherkenbach: Well, that's a difficult thing to sum up. Back then, when we did the video, which was in the early '80s, maybe '84, again, he had his 14 Points by then, but he hadn't, it hadn't really, the Profound Knowledge part of that wasn't there. Now, he had used what Shewhart said, and he had read, tried to read CI Lewis, and when he spoke about the connection between theory and questions, that's what he got from Shewhart and, well, and from Lewis, and a bunch of other pragmatist philosophers. So, he, you know, he was influenced by it, and, well, that's all I can say. 0:14:27.5 Andrew Stotz: So, let's go back in time. So, you're sitting in this classroom, you're intrigued, inspired. How did the relationship go at, towards the end of the class, and then as you finished that class, how did you guys keep in touch, and how did the relationship develop? 0:14:51.0 William Scherkenbach: Well, that is an interesting story. I usually am, well, I am introverted. So I had, after I moved from New York, I got a job at Booz Allen and Hamilton in Washington, DC. So in '74, when I got the degree from NYU, we moved to Silver Spring. And obviously, he's lived on Butterworth Place since there was a Butterworth Place. So we were able to, one of the things, and this is, well, I will say it, one of his advice to me, although he gave everyone an A, I later kidded him, he didn't remember that he gave me a B. No, he gave me an A. In any event, but one of his piece of advice was, you really don't need to join ASQC. You know more about quality than any of those inspectors. And so he had learned from the '50s in the past 20 years from the 50s that inspection wasn't going to do it. Well, I didn't take his advice, and I joined ASQC, and I was reading... 0:16:36.1 Andrew Stotz:Which for those who don't know is the American Society for... 0:16:41.6 William Scherkenbach: Quality Control, back then, now it's just the American Society for Quality. I had recommended when we did a big recommendations and forecasts for the year 2000 that quality, it should be the Society for Quality worldwide, but it's ASQ now. Let's see. 0:17:07.7 Andrew Stotz: So he recommended you don't join and you didn't follow his recommendation. 0:17:12.1 William Scherkenbach: I don't join, and I read an article, and it was by a professor in Virginia Tech, and he was showing a c-chart and the data were in control, and his recommendations were to penalize the people that were high and reward the people that were low, which is even back then, Dr. Deming was absolutely on track with that. If your process is in control, it doesn't make any sense to rank order or think that any of them are sufficiently different to reward or penalize. And I had never done this, but it was, I wrote a letter to quality progress. I sent a copy to Dr. Deming, and he said, "By golly, you're right on, that's great." And so I think it probably was '75, yeah, 1975. So I had been a year or so out, and he started inviting me over to his place at Butterworth, and we would go to the Cosmos Club. And that was a logistical challenge because at the time he had, well, his garage was a separate, not attached, it was in the backyard and emptied onto an alley. And he had a huge Lincoln Continental, the ones with the doors that opened from the center. 0:19:29.0 William Scherkenbach: And he would get in and drive and then park it in back of the club and someone would watch over it. But those were some good memories. So that was my introduction to keep contact with him. As I said, I had never done that. I don't think I've written a letter to an editor ever again. 0:20:04.8 Andrew Stotz: And you're mentioning about Butterworth, which is in DC. 0:20:12.6 William Scherkenbach: Butterworth Place, yeah. 0:20:14.7 Andrew Stotz: And Butterworth Place where he had his consulting business, which he ran, I believe, out of his basement. 0:20:18.3 William Scherkenbach: Out of the basement, yep, yep, yep. 0:20:21.2 Andrew Stotz: And just out of curiosity, what was it like when you first went to his home? Here, you had met him as your teacher, you respected him, you'd been away for a little bit, he invited you over. What was that like on your first walk into his home? 0:20:38.5 William Scherkenbach: Well, went down the side, the entrance to the basement was on the side of the house, and Seal had her desk set up right by the door. And then, I don't know if you can see, this is neat compared to his desk. It was filled with books and papers, but he knew where everything was. But it was a very cordial atmosphere. 0:21:25.2 Andrew Stotz: So when you mentioned Cecelia Kilian, is that her name, who was his assistant at the time? 0:21:36.3 William Scherkenbach: Yes, yes. 0:21:38.0 Andrew Stotz: Okay, so you... 0:21:38.8 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. For Jeepers. I don't know how long, but it had to be 50 years or so. So I don't, I mean, back in the '70s, I don't know of any other. He might have had, well, okay. He, yeah. 0:22:01.1 Andrew Stotz: I think it's about 40 or 50 years. So that's an incredible relationship he had with her. And I believe she wrote something. I think I have one of her, a book that she wrote that described his life. I can't remember that one right now but... 0:22:14.2 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. A lot of, yeah, it contained a lot of... 0:22:16.6 Andrew Stotz: The World of Dr. W. Edwards Deming, I think was the name of it, yeah. 0:22:20.6 William Scherkenbach: Okay. It contained a lot of his diaries on a number of his visits to Japan and elsewhere. 0:22:32.1 Andrew Stotz: So for some of us, when we go into our professor's offices, we see it stacked full of papers, but they've been sitting there for years. And we know that the professor just doesn't really do much with it. It's just all sitting there. Why did he have so much stuff on it? Was it incoming stuff that was coming to him? Was it something he was writing? Something he was reading? What was it that was coming in and out of his desk? 0:22:55.7 William Scherkenbach: A combination of stuff. I don't know. I mean, he was constantly writing, dictating to seal, but writing and reading. He got a, I mean, as the decades proceeded out of into the '80s, after '82, the NBC white or the '80, the NBC white paper calls were coming in from all over, all over the world. So yeah, a lot of people sending him stuff. 0:23:35.8 Andrew Stotz: I remember seeing him pulling out little scraps of paper at the seminar where he was taking notes and things like that at '90. So I could imagine he was just prolific at jotting things down. And when you read what he wrote, he really is assembling a lot of the notes and things that he's heard from different people. You can really capture that. 0:23:59.0 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. He didn't have an identic memory, but he took notes and quite, you know, and what he would do at the end of the day before retiring, he'd review the notes and commit them to memory as best he could. So he, yeah, very definitely. I mean, we would, you know, and well, okay. We're still in the early days before Ford and GM, but. 0:24:37.6 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. And I want to, if I shoot forward to '90, '92, when I studied with him, I was impressed with his energy at his age and he was just on a mission. And when I hear about your discussion about the class and at that time, it's like he was forming his, you know, System of Profound Knowledge, his 14 Points. When do you think it really became a mission for him to help, let's say American industry? 0:25:09.0 William Scherkenbach: Oh, well, I think it was a mission when Ford began its relationship with him. The ability of a large corporation, as well, and Ford at the same time Pontiac, the Pontiac division, not the whole GM, but Pontiac, was learning as well. But the attachment to Ford was that you had Don Peterson at the time was president of Ford, and he was intellectually curious, and he and Deming were on the same frequency. Now, I don't want to jump ahead, but if anyone has, well, you've read my second book there, you'll know that I have mentioned that the way to change is physical, logical, and emotional. And when you look at the gurus back then, there was Deming, who was the logical guru. You had Phil Crosby, who was the emotional guru. You go to the flag and the wine and cheese party, and Deming would say, "No," and Joe Juran, who was interested in focusing on the physical organization, you report to me kind of a thing. And so each of these behemoths were passing each other in the night with the greatest respect. But, but, and so they had their constituents. The challenge is to be able to broaden the appeal. 0:27:33.8 Andrew Stotz: So we've gone through '72, and then now '75, you've written your piece, and he's brought you into the fold. You're starting to spend some time with him. I believe it was about 1981 or so when he started working with Ford. And at that time, the quality director, I think, was Larry Moore at the time. And of course, you mentioned Donald Peterson. Maybe you can help us now understand from your own perspective of what you were doing between that time and how you saw that happening. 0:28:13.4 William Scherkenbach: Well, I had, my career was, after Booz Allen, mostly in the quality reliability area. I went from Booz Allen and Hamilton to, I moved to Columbia, Maryland, because I can fondly remember my grandfather in Ironwood, Michigan, worked at the Oliver Mine. There's a lot of iron ore mines up in the UP. ANd he would, and his work, once he got out of the mines later on, was he would cut across the backyard, and his office was right there. And so he would walk home for lunch and take a nap and walk back. And I thought that really was a good style of life. So Columbia, Maryland, was designed by Rouse to be a live-in, work-in community. And so we were gonna, we moved to Columbia, and there was a consulting firm called Hitman Associates, and their specialty was energy and environmental consulting. So did a bunch of that, worked my way up to a vice president. And so, but in '81, Deming said, you know, Ford really is interested. He was convinced, and again, it's déjà vu, he spoke about, when he spoke fondly about his lectures in Japan in 1950 and onward, that he was, he was very concerned that top management needed to be there, because he had seen all the excitement at Stanford during the war, and it died out afterwards, because management wasn't involved. 0:30:42.8 Andrew Stotz: What do you mean by that? What do you mean by the excitement at Stanford? You mean people working together for the efforts of the war, or was there a particular thing that was happening at Stanford? 0:30:51.7 William Scherkenbach: Well, they were, he attributed it to the lack of management support. I mean, they learned SPC. We were able to improve quality of war material or whatever, whoever attended the Stanford courses. But he saw the same thing in Japan and was lucky to, and I'm not sure if it was Ishikawa. I'm just not sure, but he was able to get someone to make the call after a few of the seminars for the engineers to make the call to the top management to attend the next batch. And he was able, he was able to do that. And that he thought was very helpful. I, I, gave them a leg up on whatever steps were next. I'm reminded of a quote from, I think it was Lao Tzu. And he said that someone asked him, "Well, you talk to the king, why or the emperor, why are things so screwed up?" And he said, "Well, I get to talk to him an hour a week and the rest of the time his ears are filled with a bunch of crap." Or whatever the Chinese equivalent of that is. And he said, "Of course the king isn't going to be able to act correctly." Yeah, there are a lot of things that impacted any company that he helped. 0:33:07.6 Andrew Stotz: It's interesting because I believe that, I think it was Kenichi Koyanagi. 0:33:15.8 William Scherkenbach: Koyanagi, yes, it was. 0:33:17.8 Andrew Stotz: And it was in 1950 and he had a series of lectures that he did a series of times. But it's interesting that, you know, that seemed like it should have catapulted him, but then to go to where you met him in 1972 and all that, he still hadn't really made his impact in America. And that's, to me, that's a little bit interesting. 0:33:44.4 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, and quite, my take, I mean, you could tell even in '72 and '3 in classes, he was very frustrated that he wasn't being listened to. I mean, he had, his business was expert testimony in statistical design of surveys. He did road truck, truck transport studies to be able to help the interstate commerce commission. And made periodic trips back to Japan, well known in Japan, but frustrated that no one really knew about him or wasn't listening to him in the US. And that was, I mean, for years, that was my, my aim. And that is to help him be known for turning America around, not just Japan. But it's usually difficult. I mean, we did a great job at Ford and GM and a bunch of companies, but it's all dissipated. 0:35:25.9 Andrew Stotz: It's interesting because it's not like he just went as a guest and gave a couple of guest lectures. He did about 35 lectures in 1950. About 28 or almost 30 of them were to engineers and technical staff. And then about seven of them were to top level executives. And, you know, one of the quotes he said at the time from those lectures was, "the problem is at the top, quality is made in the boardroom." So just going back, that's 1950, then you meet him in 1970, then in '72, then you start to build this relationship. You've talked about Booz Allen Hamilton. Tell us more about how it progressed into working more with him, in particular Ford and that thing that started in, let's say, 1981 with Ford. 0:36:22.0 William Scherkenbach: Well, again, he was very enthusiastic about Ford because Peterson was very receptive to this, his approach. And again, it's, I think the British philosopher Johnson said, "there's nothing like the prospect of being hung in the morning to heighten a man's senses." So he, Ford had lost a couple billion bucks. They hadn't cashed in like Chrysler. GM lost a bunch too, but that, and Japan had lost a war. So does it take a significant emotional, logical, or physical event? For some folks it does. So he was very encouraged about what he was seeing at Ford. And he had recommended that Ford hire someone to be there full time to coordinate, manage, if you will. And I was one of the people he recommended and I was the one that Ford hired. So I came in as Director of Statistical Methods and Process Improvement. And they set it up outside, as Deming said, they set it up outside the quality. Larry Moore was the Director of Quality and I was Director of Statistical Methods. And that's the way it was set up. 0:38:08.0 Andrew Stotz: Were you surprised when you received that call? How did you feel when you got that call to say, "Why don't you go over there and do this job at Ford?" 0:38:18.6 William Scherkenbach: Oh, extremely, extremely happy. Yeah. Yeah. 0:38:23.1 Andrew Stotz: And so did you, did you move to Michigan or what did you do? 0:38:27.7 Andrew Stotz: I'm sorry? 0:38:29.4 Andrew Stotz: Did you move or what happened next as you took that job? 0:38:32.0 William Scherkenbach: Oh yeah, we were living in Columbia. We moved the family to the Detroit area and ended up getting a house in Northville, which is a Northwest suburb of Detroit. 0:38:49.9 Andrew Stotz: And how long were you at Ford? 0:38:53.8 William Scherkenbach: About five and a half years. And I left Ford because Deming thought that GM needed my help. Things were going well. I mean, had a great, great bunch of associates, Pete Chessa, Ed Baker, Narendra Sheth, and a bunch of, a bunch of other folks. Ed Baker took the directorship when I left. That was my, well, I recommended a number of them, but yeah, he followed on. Deming thought that there was a good organization set up. And me being a glutton for punishment went to, well, not really. A bunch of great, great people in GM, but it's, they were, each of the general managers managed a billion dollar business and a lot of, difficult to get the silos to communicate. And it really, there was not much cooperation, a lot of backstabbing. 0:40:25.0 Andrew Stotz: And how did Dr. Deming take this project on? And what was the relationship between him and, you know, let's say Donald Peterson, who was the running the company and all the people that he had involved, like yourself, and you mentioned about Ed Baker and other people, I guess, Sandy Munro and others that were there. And just curious, and Larry Moore, how did he approach that? That's a huge organization and he's coming in right at the top. What was his approach to handling that? 0:41:02.1 S2 Well, my approach was based on his recommendation that the Director of Statistical Methods should report directly to the president or the chairman, the president typically. And so based on that, I figured that what I would, how we would organize the office, my associates would each be assigned to a key vice president to be their alter ego. So we did it in a, on a divisional level. And that worked, I think, very well. The difficulty was trying to match personalities and expertise to the particular vice president. Ed Baker had very good relations with the Latin American organization, and, and he and Harry Hannett, Harold Hannett helped a lot in developing administrative applications as well. And so we sort of came up with a matrix of organization and discipline. We needed someone for finance and engineering and manufacturing, supply chain, and was able to matrix the office associates in to be able to be on site with those people to get stuff, to get stuff done. 0:43:09.5 Andrew Stotz: And what was your message at that time, and what was Dr. Deming's message? Because as we know, his message has come together very strongly after that. But at that point, it's not like he had the 14 Points that he could give them Out of the Crisis or you could give them your books that you had done. So what was like the guiding philosophy or the main things that you guys were trying to get across? 0:43:35.9 William Scherkenbach: Well, I mean, he had given in, I think, Quality, Productivity, Competitive Position back in the late '70s, and he was doing it through George Washington University, even though Myron Tribus at MIT published it. But it was a series of lectures, and he didn't really, even in the later 70s, didn't have the, the, the 14 Points. And so those came a couple years later, his thinking through, and Profound Knowledge didn't come until much later over a number of discussions of folks. But the, I mean, the key, I mean, my opinion of why it all dropped out is we dropped the ball in not working with the board. And at Ford, we didn't, weren't able to influence the Ford family. And so Peterson retires and Red Poling, a finance guy, steps in and, and everything slowly disintegrates. At least not disintegrates, well, yes. I mean, what was important under Peterson was different. But that happens in any company. A new CEO comes on board or is elected, and they've got their priorities based, as Deming would say, on their evaluation system. What's their, how are they compensated? 0:45:46.8 William Scherkenbach: And so we just didn't spend the time there nor at GM with how do you elect or select your next CEO? And so smaller companies have a better, I would think, well, I don't know. I would imagine smaller companies have a better time of that, especially closely held and family held companies. You could, if you can reach the family, you should be able to get some continuity there. 0:46:23.5 Andrew Stotz: So Donald Peterson stepped down early 1995. And when did you guys make or when did you make your transition from Ford to GM? 0:46:38.5 William Scherkenbach: '88. 0:46:39.6 Andrew Stotz: Okay, so you continued at Ford. 0:46:42.1 William Scherkenbach: The end of '88, yeah, and I left GM in '93, the year Dr. Deming died later. But I had left in, in, well, in order to help him better. 0:47:07.8 Andrew Stotz: And let's now talk about the transition over to General Motors that you made. And where did that come from? Was it Dr. Deming that was recommending it or someone from General Motors? Or what... 0:47:21.4 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, Deming spoke with them and spoke with me. And I was a willing worker to be able to go where he thought I could be most helpful. 0:47:41.9 Andrew Stotz: And was he exasperated or frustrated that for the changes that happened in '95 when Peterson stepped down, he started to see the writing on the wall? Or was he still hopeful? 0:47:55.4 William Scherkenbach: No, Deming died in '93, so he didn't see any of that. 0:47:58.9 Andrew Stotz: No, no, what I mean is when Peterson stepped down, it was about '85. And then you remain at Ford until '88. 0:48:08.0 William Scherkenbach: No, Peterson didn't step down in '85. I mean, he was still there when I left. 0:48:14.0 Andrew Stotz: So he was still chairman at the time. 0:48:17.3 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. 0:48:17.6 Andrew Stotz: Maybe I'm meaning he stepped down from president. So my mistake on that. 0:48:20.3 William Scherkenbach: Oh, but he was there. 0:48:24.3 Andrew Stotz: So when did it start... 0:48:25.9 William Scherkenbach: True. I mean, true, he was still there when Deming had died. 0:48:31.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, okay. So did the whole team leave Ford and go to GM or was it just you that went? 0:48:39.1 William Scherkenbach: Oh, just me. Just me. 0:48:42.8 Andrew Stotz: Okay. And then. 0:48:44.0 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, because we had set up something that Deming was very pleased with. And so they were, everyone was working together and helping one another. 0:48:59.5 Andrew Stotz: Okay. So then you went to General Motors. What did you do different? What was different in your role? What did you learn from Ford that you now brought to GM? What went right? What went wrong? What was your experience with GM at that time? 0:49:16.5 William Scherkenbach: Well, I've got a, let's see. Remember Bill Hoagland was the person, Hoagland managed Pontiac when Deming helped Pontiac and Ron Moen was involved in the Pontiac. But Bill Hoagland was in one of the reorganizations at GM was head of, he was group, group vice president for Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac. And so I went over and directly reported to him and each of the, I mean, Wendy Coles was in, Gypsy Rainey, although Gypsy was temporary, worked for powertrain and Pontiac and still, but powertrain was where a lot of the expertise was and emphasis was, and then Buick and Cadillac and so, and Oldsmobile. So we, and in addition to that, General Motors had a corporate-wide effort in cooperation with the UAW called the Quality Network. And I was appointed a member of that, of that and, and helped them a lot and as well as the corporate quality office, but focused on Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac. 0:51:18.6 Andrew Stotz: And then tell us about what was your next step in your own personal journey? And then let's now get into how you got more involved with Deming and his teachings and the like. 0:51:32.8 William Scherkenbach: Well, I mean, he would be at GM two and three days a month, and then every quarter he'd be here for, just like Ford, for a four-day seminar. And while at Ford and at GM, I took uh vacation to help him as he gave seminars and met people throughout the world. Even when he was probably 84, 85, I can remember, well, one of the, he always, not always, but he would schedule seminars in England over the Fourth of July because the English don't celebrate that, although he said perhaps they should, but right after the Ascot races. And so he would do four-day seminars. And on one case, we had one series of weeks, the week before Fourth of July, we did a four-day seminar in the US and then went to London to do another four-day seminar. And he went to South Africa for the next four-day seminar with Heero Hacquebord. I didn't go, but I went down to Brazil and I was dragging with that, with that schedule. So he was able to relish and enjoy the helping others. I mean, enjoy triggers a memory. We were at helping powertrain and Gypsy was there, Dr. Gypsy Rainey. 0:53:59.2 William Scherkenbach: And she, we were talking and goofing around and he started being cross at us. And Gypsy said, "Well, aren't we supposed to be having fun?" And Deming said, "I'm having fun." "You guys straighten out." Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, yeah. 0:54:40.6 Andrew Stotz: And for the typical person to imagine a man at the age of 80, 85, traveling around the world. And it's not like you're traveling on vacation in London, you're walking into a room full of people, your energy is up, you're going and it's not like he's giving a keynote speech for an hour, give us a picture of his energy. 0:55:09.5 William Scherkenbach: And over in London, it was brutal because the hotel, I forget what hotel we're in. When he started there, I think it was Dr. Bernard that he wanted to help. And Bernard wasn't available. So he recommended Henry Neave. And so Henry was a good student, a quick learner. So he helped on a few of them. And I can still remember, I mean, the air, it was 4th of July in London and the humidity was there. There's no air conditioning in the hotel. I could remember Henry, please forgive me, but Henry is sitting in his doorway, sitting on a trash can, doing some notes in his skivvies. And it was hot and humid and awful. But so it reminded Deming a lot of the lectures in Japan in 1950, where he was sweating by 8 AM in the morning. So, yeah. 0:56:30.6 Andrew Stotz: What was it that kept him going? Why was he doing this? 0:56:39.5 William Scherkenbach: I think he, again, I don't know. I never asked him that. He was very, to me, he was on a mission. He wanted to be able to help people live better, okay, and take joy in what they do. And so he was, and I think that was the driving thing. And as long as he had the stamina, he was, he was in, in, in heaven. 0:57:21.1 Andrew Stotz: So let's keep progressing now, and let's move forward towards the latter part of Dr. Deming's life, where we're talking about 1990, 1988, 1990, 1992. What changed in your relationship and your involvement with what he was doing, and what changes did you see in the way he was talking about? You had observed him back in 1972, so here he is in 1990, a very, very different man in some ways, but very similar. How did you observe that? 0:57:56.6 William Scherkenbach: Well, toward the end, it was, I mean, it was, it was not, not pleasant to see him up there with oxygen up his nose, and it just, there had to have been a better way. But Nancy Mann was running those seminars, and they did their best to make life comfortable, but there had to have been a better way to, but I don't know what it was. He obviously wanted to continue to do it, and he had help doing it, but I don't know how effective the last year of seminars were. 0:59:01.1 Andrew Stotz: Well, I mean, I would say in some ways they were very effective, because I attended in 1990 and 1992, and I even took a picture, and I had a picture, and in the background of the picture of him is a nurse, and for me, I just was blown away and knocked out. And I think that one of the things for the listeners and the viewers is to ask yourself, we're all busy doing our work, and we're doing a lot of activities, and we're accomplishing things, but for what purpose, for what mission? And I think that that's what I gained from him is that because he had a mission to help, as you said, make the world a better place, make people have a better life in their job, and help people wake up, that mission really drove him. 0:59:57.8 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, and it, it really did. But for me personally, it was just not pleasant to see him suffering. 1:00:09.6 Andrew Stotz: And was he in pain? Was he just exhausted? What was it like behind the scenes when he'd come off stage and take a break? 1:00:18.7 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, yeah. 1:00:20.8 Andrew Stotz: And would he take naps or? 1:00:23.2 William Scherkenbach: In the early days, we'd go to, well, at Ford and GM, we would go out to dinner just about every night and talk and enjoy the conversation. We'd, my wife Mary Ellen, went many, many times. He enjoyed Northville, some of the restaurants there, and enjoyed the Deming martinis after the meetings at the Cosmos Club. So very, very much he enjoyed that, that time off the podium. So, but he couldn't do that in the, in the later years. 1:01:28.7 Andrew Stotz: And let's now try to understand the progression as you progress away from General Motors and did other things. How did your career progress in those years until when you retired or to where you are now? Maybe give us a picture of that. 1:01:51.4 William Scherkenbach: I tried to help. I've developed my view on how to operationalize change, worked for, was vice president of a company in Taiwan, spent a couple of, and before that had helped Dell, and would spend probably ending up a couple of years in PRC and Taiwan, and growing and learning to learn, in my opinion, there's too much generalization of, well, Asians or Chinese or whatever. There are many, many subgroups, and so change has to be bespoke. What will work for one person won't work for another. For instance, trying to talk to a number of Chinese executives saying, drive out fear, and they will, oh, there's no fear here. It's respect. And so, yeah. But that was their sincere belief that what they were doing wasn't instilling fear. But it broadened my perspective on what to do. And then probably 10 years ago, my wife started to come down with Alzheimer's, and while we lived in Austin, Texas, and that I've spent, she died three years ago, but that was pretty much all-consuming. That's where I focused. And now it's been three years. I'm looking, and I'm a year younger than Deming when he started, although he was 79 when he was interviewed for the 1980 White Paper. 1:04:36.3 William Scherkenbach: So I'm in my 80th year. So, and I'm feeling good, and I also would like to help people. 1:04:46.6 Andrew Stotz: And I've noticed on your LinkedIn, you've started bringing out interesting papers and transcripts and so many different things that you've been coming out. What is your goal? What is your mission? 1:05:02.3 William Scherkenbach: Well, I also would like to take the next step and contribute to help the improvement, not just the US, but any organization that shows they're serious for wanting to, wanting to improve. On the hope, and again, it's hope, as Deming said, that to be able to light a few bonfires that would turn into prairie fires that might consume more and more companies. And so you've got to light the match somewhere. And I just don't know. Again, I've been out of it for a number of years, but I just don't know. I know there is no big company besides, well, but even Toyota. I can remember Deming and I were in California and had dinner. Toyoda-san and his wife invited Deming and me to a dinner. And just, I was blown away with what he understood responsibilities were. I don't know, although I do have a Toyota Prius plug-in, which is perfect because I'm getting 99 miles a gallon because during my, doing shopping and whatever here in Pensacola, I never use gas. It goes 50 miles without needing to plug in. 1:07:00.6 William Scherkenbach: And so I do my stuff. But when I drive to Texas or Michigan, Michigan mostly to see the family, it's there. But all over, it's a wonderful vehicle. So maybe they're the only company in the world that, but I don't know. I haven't sat down with their executive. 1:07:26.4 Andrew Stotz: And behind me, I have two of your books, and I just want to talk briefly about them and give some advice for people. The first one is The Deming Route to Quality and Productivity: Roadmaps and Roadblocks, and the second one is Deming's Road to Continual Improvement. Maybe you could just give some context of someone who's not read these books and they're new to the philosophy and all that. How do these books, how can they help them? 1:07:58.8 William Scherkenbach: Well, the first book, Deming asked me to write in, I think it was '84. And I don't remember the first edition, but it might be '85, we got it out. But he asked me to write it, and because he thought I would, I could reach a different audience, and he liked it so much, they handed it out in a number of his seminars for a number of years. So. 1:08:40.7 Andrew Stotz: And there's my original version of it. I'm holding up my... 1:08:47.0 William Scherkenbach: Yeah, that's a later version. 1:08:49.7 Andrew Stotz: And it says the first printing was '86, I think it said, and then I got a 1991 version, which maybe I got it at one of the, I'm sure I got it at one of the seminars, and I've had it, and I've got marks on it and all that. And Deming on the back of it said, "this book will supplement and enhance my own works in teaching. Mr. Scherkenbach's masterful understanding of a system, of a process, of a stable system, and of an unstable system are obvious and effective in his work as well as in his teaching." And I know that on Deming's Road to Continual Improvement, you do a good amount of discussion at the beginning about the difference between a process and a system to try to help people understand those types of things. How should a reader, where should they start? 1:09:42.8 William Scherkenbach: Well, not with chapter six, as in CI Lewis, but well, I don't know what... I don't remember what chapter six is. As I said, the first book, and a lot of people after that did it, is essentially not regurgitating, but saying in a little bit different words about Deming's 14 Points. What I did on the first book is arrange them in the order that I think, and groupings that I think the 14 Points could be understood better. The second book was, the first half was reviewing the Deming philosophy, and the second half is how you would go about and get it done. And that's where the physiological, emotional, and all of my studies on operationalizing anything. 1:10:55.4 Andrew Stotz: And in chapter three on page 98, you talk about physical barriers, and you talk about physical, logical, emotional. You mentioned a little bit of that when you talked about the different gurus out there in quality, but this was a good quote. It says, Dr. Deming writes about the golfer who cannot improve his game because he's already in the state of statistical control. He points out that you have only one chance to train a person. Someone whose skill level is in statistical control will find great difficulty improving his skills. 1:11:32.1 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. Well, yeah, I mean, well, you're old enough to know the Fosbury Flop. I mean, for all high jumpers did the straddle in jumping and made some great records, but many of them had difficulty converting their straddle to the Fosbury Flop to go over backwards head first. And that's what got you better performance. So anything, whether it's golf or any skill, if you've got to change somehow, you've got to be able to change the system, which is whether you're in production or whether it's a skill. If you're in control, that's your opportunity to impact the system to get better. 1:12:40.3 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, and this was Dick Fosbury in 1968, Mexico City Olympics, where he basically went in and blew everybody away by going in and flipping over backwards when everybody else was straddling or scissors or something like that. And this is a great story. 1:12:57.0 William Scherkenbach: You can't do that. [laughter] 1:12:58.8 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, and it's a great story of something on the outside. An outsider came in and changed the system rather than an existing person within it. And that made me think about when you talked about Ford and having an outsider helping in the different departments. You know, what extent does that reflect the way that we learn? You know, can we learn internally, or do we need outside advice and influence to make the big changes? 1:13:29.7 William Scherkenbach: Yeah. I mean, we had a swim coach, Higgins, at the Naval Academy, and he was known for, again, following in Olympic swimming. And I'm probably going to get the strokes wrong, but there was no such thing as a butterfly stroke. And he used it in swimming the breaststroke, and supposedly the only criteria was recovery had to be underwater with two hands. But I'm screwing up the story, I'm sure, but Higgins rewrote, rewrote the book by doing something a little bit different or drastically different. 1:14:25.4 Andrew Stotz: I'd like to wrap up this fascinating discovery, or journey of discovery of you and your relationship also with Dr. Deming. Let's wrap it up by talking about kind of your final memories of the last days of Dr. Deming and how you kind of put that all in context for your own life. And having this man come in your life and bring you into your life, I'm curious, towards the end of his life, how did you process his passing as well as his contribution to your life? 1:15:08.1 William Scherkenbach: That's, that's difficult and personal. I, he was a great mentor, a great friend, a great teacher, a great person, and with, on a mission with a name and impacted me. I was very, very lucky to be able to, when I look back on it, to recognize, to sign up for his courses, and then the next thing was writing that letter to the editor and fostering that relationship. Very, very, very difficult. But, I mean, he outlived a bunch of folks that he was greatly influenced by, and the mission continues. 1:16:34.1 Andrew Stotz: And if Dr. Deming was looking down from heaven and he saw that you're kind of reentering the fray after, you know, your struggles as you've described with your wife and the loss of your wife, what would he say to you now? What would he say as your teacher over all those years? 1:16:56.3 William Scherkenbach: Do your best. 1:16:59.0 Andrew Stotz: Yeah, wonderful. 1:17:01.4 William Scherkenbach: He knows, but he knows I know what to do. So, you need to know what to do and then to do the best. But I was, I mean, he was very, he received, and I forget the year, but he was at Ford and he got a call from Cel that his wife was not doing well. And so we, I immediately canceled everything and got him to the airport and he got to spend that last night with his wife. And he was very, very appreciative. So I'm sure he was helping, helping me deal with my wife. 1:17:56.4 Andrew Stotz: Yeah. Well, Bill, on behalf of everyone at the Deming Institute and myself personally, I want to thank you for this discussion and opening up you know, your journey with Dr. Deming. I feel like I understand Dr. Deming more, but I also understand you more. And I really appreciate that. And for the listeners out there, remember to go to Deming.org to continue your journey. And also let me give you, the listeners and viewers, the resources. First, we have Bill's book, which you can get online, The Deming Route to Quality and Productivity. We have Deming's Road to Continual Improvement, which Bill wrote. But I think even more importantly is go to his LinkedIn. He's on LinkedIn as William Scherkenbach and his tagline is helping individuals and organizations learn, have fun, and make a difference. So if you want to learn, have fun, and make a difference, send him a message. And I think you'll find that it's incredibly engaging. Are there any final words that you want to share with the listeners and the viewers? 1:19:08.9 William Scherkenbach: I appreciate your questions. In thinking about this interview, we barely scratched the surface. There are a ton of other stories, but we can save that for another time. 1:19:26.1 Andrew Stotz: Something tells me we're going to have some fun and continue to have fun in these discussions. So I really appreciate it and it's great to get to know you. Ladies and gentlemen. 1:19:36.7 William Scherkenbach: Thank you, Andrew. 1:19:37.7 Andrew Stotz: You're welcome. This is your host, Andrew Stotz, and I'm going to leave you with one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Deming, and that is that "people are entitled to joy in work."
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In this short micro dose episode, we explore the specialized qualities required for different SEAL Team missions. Our guest, retired Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney, shares his fascination with the unique attributes needed for high-stakes operations like combat diving and hostage rescue—emphasizing how patience, adaptability, and mental agility are mission-critical. Listen to full episode here: https://pod.fo/e/28e08fDrawing from hundreds of real-world missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, Rich unpacks the true purpose behind SEAL training—not to teach specific skills, but to reveal the core attributes required to perform under extreme pressure. Whether underwater for long durations or making life-or-death decisions in seconds, SEALs succeed not just because of what they know, but because of who they are.Rich's insights extend beyond the military. He shows how this same philosophy—prioritizing attributes over skills—can transform leadership and team performance in any environment.Key Takeaways:Different SEAL missions require distinct personal qualities.Training is designed to reveal these attributes, not just build skills.The best teams are built on character, not credentials.This mindset applies equally in business and leadership.Specific Missions in the SEAL Teams Require Specific QualitiesSuccess in SEAL missions depends on the unique attributes of each team member—not just their technical skills. This distinction is critical for maintaining adaptability in dynamic, high-risk environments.Attributes Over SkillsEach mission demands specific traits. Combat diving requires deep patience; hostage rescue calls for rapid decision-making and agility. Someone who thrives in slow, methodical tasks might falter in a high-speed crisis—but they'd excel when endurance and calm are key. Recognizing these differences is central to building the right team for the mission.Real-World ExamplesRich Diviney shares a story from 2010, reflecting on his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. SEAL training includes grueling exercises—carrying boats, lifting logs—not because those skills are directly used in combat, but because they create pressure. The goal isn't just physical fitness—it's to surface traits like grit, teamwork, composure, and resilience.The Story of the Non-SwimmerRich tells the story of a SEAL candidate who couldn't swim. On the swim test, he jumped in, sank to the bottom, and walked across the pool. When asked what happened, he admitted he didn't know how to swim. But the instructor didn't dismiss him. Instead, recognizing the young man's determination and resolve, he said, “That's okay—we can teach you how to swim.”That moment illustrates a core principle: if someone has the right attributes—grit, tenacity, humility—you can teach them the technical parts. But the reverse isn't always true.From Military to BusinessAfter retiring, Rich noticed that organizations often overvalue hard skills while struggling to define or develop the deeper qualities that drive performance. Terms like “soft skills” don't do justice to traits like emotional control, adaptability, and drive. Focusing on attributes gives companies a more accurate view of who will thrive, grow, and lead effectively.ConclusionThe highest-performing SEAL teams aren't built on resumes. They're built on character. That same principle holds true in every high-performance setting. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Are you ready to learn the exact questions to ask sellers during listing presentation that drive buy-in and close more deals? In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to master your questions to ask sellers during listing presentation so you capture seller motivation, handle objections, and secure signed contracts every time.✅ Understand the proven three-step listing presentation framework that shifts control to the seller✅ Use a simple listing presentation script built around open-ended questions✅ Discover the ultimate listing presentation tips for creating urgency and trust✅ Apply a question-first approach to your pricing strategy for listing presentations with questions✅ Learn how to close more listings with questions by guiding sellers to self-discover their ideal priceIn this episode, you'll see exactly how to structure your appointment:1. Dial in with rapport – Warm up the conversation and observe the property2. Ask powerful questions – Let sellers verbalize their timeline, pain points, and financial goals3. Seal the deal – Use their own words to position price and confirm commitmentBy following these techniques, you'll go from average to expert and how to master listing presentations in any market. Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned broker, these actionable strategies will transform your pitch and help you stand out.
Comedians Chris Porter and Brad Williams stop by the kitchen for some Haitian Hot Chicken… and we're putting Brad's new hot sauces to the test. We also talk about Gallagher 2, Harvey Weinstein, and a bunch of other problematic topics. Check out Brad's tour + hot sauce: https://www.bradwilliamscomedy.com Check out Chris' tour: https://www.chrisportercomedy.com Recipes: https://www.somethingsburning.show/recipes-season-5 Haitian Hot Chicken with quick pickles Chicken: 6 - 8 Chicken Drumsticks, chicken legs skin on 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 6 cloves garlic 3 scallions, roughly chopped 5 sprigs parsley 7 sprig thyme, stemmed if thick stems 2-4 deseeded habanero ½ green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced 1⁄2 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tbsp. tomato paste 4 limes 1 orange 1 tablespoon Garlic powder 1 Bouillon cube 1 tsp Sugar 3 tablespoons Butter plus more for buttering bread Slices white Bread Cut two slits in the fleshy side of each leg to help absorb the marinade, place chicken in large bowl. Make the marinade by putting garlic, scallions, parsley, thyme and habaneros in a Nutri bullet small blender and add juice of a lime and one tablespoon oil. Set aside 2 tablespoon in small bowl. Rub down chicken with orange and lime segments, squeezing the juice over. Place marinade on top of the chicken and rub the marinade all over the chicken firmly, massaging it in. Set the chicken aside covered for up to 25 minutes out of fridge or up to 24 hours in the fridge to marinade while you make your quick pickles. Continue with chicken by heating oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pot and sprinkle sugar in oil and warm. Scrape most of the marinade off the chicken and place chicken in the Dutch oven, cooking until well browned, regularly. About 11-15 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate and set aside, turn heat to medium low on Dutch oven, then add green bell peppers, and red bell peppers to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until just soft, 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic powder, bouillon and reserved marinade cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add 2 cups water, bring to a simmer and add the chicken back to the pot, stir well, reduce heat to medium and cover, cook for 15 minutes. Add onion slices and butter, cook another 5-10 minutes. Pikliz: 2 1/2 cups finely sliced RED AND GREEN cabbage 1 medium carrot, julienned (in a pinch can be shredded carrot) 1 large shallot, finely sliced 2 habaneros, stemmed, quartered 6 sprigs thyme 8 whole cloves 4 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups distilled white vinegar 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 cup water Pack the cabbage, carrots, shallots, habanero, thyme, cloves and garlic in a large 1 and ½ quart glass jar (with lid). Add the vinegar, lime juice, salt and water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. When vinegar mix is boiling carefully pour it over the vegetables in the jar. Seal the jar and gently turn the jar back and forth to make sure all the vegetables get coated. Set aside at room temp. Sponsors: Cornbread Hemp - Just visit https://cornbreadhemp.com/burning and use promo code BURNING at checkout. BetterHelp - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/burning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Roger Herbert—retired Navy Captain, former SEAL commander, professor of ethics, and distinguished academic. Dr. Herbert's career spans from leading undersea special operations to teaching future naval officers at the U.S. Naval Academy. We explore Dr. Herbert's remarkable journey marked by leadership, ethics, and profound moral challenges. Dr. Herbert shares stories of combat, personal transformation, and the vital importance of principled leadership—even under the most extreme conditions. --- What We Discuss: * The intense process of becoming and leading Navy SEALs * How war can spark deep ethical reflection and personal evolution * What moral leadership looks like in combat zones—and classrooms * Why teaching ethics to future military leaders is more important than ever * How pivotal life decisions can stem from unexpected, even humorous, moments --- Featured Quotes: “The secret sauce of being a SEAL is learning how far you can really go—and it's always further than you think.” – Dr. Roger Herbert “We push candidates to what they *think* is their limit… and then some crazy few keep going. That's where we find the SEALs.” “Ethics isn't just theory—it's what helps you come home with honor.” “We don't swear loyalty to a person. We swear to a document. That's the power of the U.S. Constitution.” --- Resources Mentioned: * Dr. Roger Herbert's Substack - rogerherbert.substack.com * The Ethics of Special Ops: Raids, Recoveries, Reconnaissance, and Rebels - https://www.amazon.com/Ethics-Special-Ops-Recoveries-Reconnaissance-ebook/dp/B0CLGJK8R6?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1 * Ethics at War: How Should Military Personnel Make Ethical Decisions? - https://www.amazon.com/Ethics-War-Military-Personnel-Decisions-ebook/dp/B0CKFGDXQY?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1 ---
On this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler sits down with longtime friend and Harpoon Ventures GP Larsen Jensen—Olympian, SEAL, and now defense tech investor—for a raw conversation on transitioning out of service and building tech that actually gets to the warfighter. Larsen also shares why he believes we're at an inflection point in defense tech and why the next generation of founders has a duty (and an opportunity) to step up.What's Happening on the Second FrontWhy this is the golden age of defense innovationHow Black Flag is helping founders navigate the maze of governmentWhat needs to change—fast—to keep private capital in the fightConnect with Larsen Jensen: LinkedInConnect with Tyler Sweatt: LinkedIn
Comedians Chris Porter and Brad Williams stop by the kitchen for some Haitian Hot Chicken… and we're putting Brad's new hot sauces to the test. We also talk about Gallagher 2, Harvey Weinstein, and a bunch of other problematic topics. Check out Brad's tour + hot sauce: https://www.bradwilliamscomedy.com Check out Chris' tour: https://www.chrisportercomedy.com Recipes: https://www.somethingsburning.show/recipes-season-5 Haitian Hot Chicken with quick pickles Chicken: 6 - 8 Chicken Drumsticks, chicken legs skin on 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 6 cloves garlic 3 scallions, roughly chopped 5 sprigs parsley 7 sprig thyme, stemmed if thick stems 2-4 deseeded habanero ½ green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced 2 tbsp. canola oil 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced 1⁄2 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tbsp. tomato paste 4 limes 1 orange 1 tablespoon Garlic powder 1 Bouillon cube 1 tsp Sugar 3 tablespoons Butter plus more for buttering bread Slices white Bread Cut two slits in the fleshy side of each leg to help absorb the marinade, place chicken in large bowl. Make the marinade by putting garlic, scallions, parsley, thyme and habaneros in a Nutri bullet small blender and add juice of a lime and one tablespoon oil. Set aside 2 tablespoon in small bowl. Rub down chicken with orange and lime segments, squeezing the juice over. Place marinade on top of the chicken and rub the marinade all over the chicken firmly, massaging it in. Set the chicken aside covered for up to 25 minutes out of fridge or up to 24 hours in the fridge to marinade while you make your quick pickles. Continue with chicken by heating oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pot and sprinkle sugar in oil and warm. Scrape most of the marinade off the chicken and place chicken in the Dutch oven, cooking until well browned, regularly. About 11-15 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate and set aside, turn heat to medium low on Dutch oven, then add green bell peppers, and red bell peppers to the pot, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until just soft, 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic powder, bouillon and reserved marinade cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add 2 cups water, bring to a simmer and add the chicken back to the pot, stir well, reduce heat to medium and cover, cook for 15 minutes. Add onion slices and butter, cook another 5-10 minutes. Pikliz: 2 1/2 cups finely sliced RED AND GREEN cabbage 1 medium carrot, julienned (in a pinch can be shredded carrot) 1 large shallot, finely sliced 2 habaneros, stemmed, quartered 6 sprigs thyme 8 whole cloves 4 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups distilled white vinegar 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 cup water Pack the cabbage, carrots, shallots, habanero, thyme, cloves and garlic in a large 1 and ½ quart glass jar (with lid). Add the vinegar, lime juice, salt and water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. When vinegar mix is boiling carefully pour it over the vegetables in the jar. Seal the jar and gently turn the jar back and forth to make sure all the vegetables get coated. Set aside at room temp. Sponsors: Cornbread Hemp - Just visit https://cornbreadhemp.com/burning and use promo code BURNING at checkout. BetterHelp - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/burning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman interviews Vince Lundgren, an independent candidate running for California governor in 2026. The conversation begins with their first meeting at the Finney Forum and moves into Vince's background—from his Navy service and intelligence work to the injury that ended his SEAL training. He reflects on being aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during 9/11 and President Bush's "Mission Accomplished" speech. After leaving the military, Vince faced chronic health issues and overcame a dependency on prescription painkillers, eventually finding purpose in outdoor recreation and earning a related degree. The discussion shifts to Vince's campaign, focusing on his critiques of California's handling of homelessness, crime, drug addiction, and identity politics. He shares crime statistics he personally compiled, arguing they challenge mainstream narratives and are largely ignored by media. Vince discusses his stance on gun rights, his interest in Monero, and his belief that while his campaign is a longshot, it serves to raise awareness. The episode wraps with thoughts on alternative systems, Vince's passion for data-driven truth, and a brief story about meeting David Goggins post-SEAL training. TIMESTAMPS: Coming soon! GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/fixingcali Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ Purchase a plug & play Monero node at https://moneronodo.com SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!
Peter Della Penna and Aaman Patel discuss the thrilling conclusion of Major League Cricket 2025 as MI New York won by 5 runs in which Rushil Ugarkar stole the show holding his nerve in the final over. We hear from Rushil as well as a number of fans who share their thoughts on the future of US cricket, including potential developments for women's cricket in the country. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Major League Cricket 00:53 Rushil Ugarkar's Breakthrough Moment 06:46 Key Performances in the Finals 09:46 Player of the Tournament 12:36 Fan Engagement 18:49 Closing Thoughts and Season Wrap-Up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news can often miss. From high-profile criminal trials to in-depth examinations of ongoing investigations, this podcast takes listeners on a fascinating journey through the world of true crime and current events. Each episode navigates through multiple stories, illuminating their details with factual reporting, expert commentary, and engaging conversation. Tony and his guests discuss each case's nuances, complexities, and human elements, delivering a multi-dimensional understanding to their audience. Whether you are a dedicated follower of true crime, or an everyday listener interested in the stories shaping our world, the "Week in Review" brings you the perfect balance of intrigue, information, and intelligent conversation. Expect thoughtful analysis, informed opinions, and thought-provoking discussions beyond the 24-hour news cycle. Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
In this sermon, Pastor Chris Romig explores the theme of hope and faith in the midst of suffering and persecution, using both the story behind the hymn "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" and the passage from Revelation 6. Romig begins by recounting how the hymn was inspired by the deep faith of a suffering couple, reminding us that God cares for even the smallest sparrow and, even more so, for His children. He connects this message to Jesus' words in Matthew 10, emphasizing God's intimate knowledge of our lives and His care for us during difficult times. Chris then delves into Revelation 6, where the souls of martyrs cry out to God for justice during the Great Tribulation. Although God's response is a call to patience and trust in His timing, it is also a reassurance of security and righteousness for those who suffer for their faith, symbolized by the gift of white robes. Applying this to the present day, Chris highlights the reality of Christian persecution globally and urges believers to consider their own faith and courage in standing for Christ. He calls for prayer and support for persecuted Christians and reminds his audience that God remains sovereign, just, and compassionate. Ultimately, Chris encourages Christians to find strength in the knowledge that God's love is steadfast and that the faithful will one day be vindicated and welcomed into His eternal kingdom.
Order my newest book Make Money Easy! https://lewishowes.com/moneyyouCheck out the full episode: greatness.lnk.to/1793"Bad things happen to good people. But by complaining and being negative, you are not helping the situation in any way whatsoever." - Jason RedmanImagine coming home from combat in a wheelchair, with metal hardware holding your body together, breathing through a trach tube for over seven months, and having your wife grind up your food so you can eat through a stomach tube. Most people would crumble under that weight. Jason Redman, a former Navy SEAL, made a different choice. Instead of wallowing in what happened to him, he put up a sign outside his hospital room that changed everything - not just for him, but for everyone around him. That single decision to reject victim mentality became the foundation for a recovery that defied every medical expectation and transformed how his family, friends, and fellow warriors saw what was possible in their darkest moments.What Jason shares about the SEAL mindset goes far beyond military training - it's a blueprint for anyone who feels stuck or overwhelmed by life's challenges. He reveals how SEALs use "muscle memory" principles to build unshakeable discipline, why they train for scenarios even worse than the worst-case situation, and how the simple "crawl, walk, run" approach can help you accomplish goals that feel impossible right now. This isn't about becoming tougher or pushing through pain - it's about understanding that leadership starts with how you lead yourself, especially when everything falls apart.Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter
JP Dinnell sits down with Pastor Tyron Caswell from Milestone Church to talk about faith, leadership, and discipline. Get your free training from First In Nutrition: https://www.firstinnutrition.com/jppod More from JP Dinnell: https://www.jpdinnell.com/ Join the conversation on instagram JP Dinnell: http://instagram.com/jpdinnell/ Lucas Pinckard: https://www.instagram.com/lucaspinckard Bruiser Arms: https://www.instagram.com/bruiserarms Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ Little Cattle Co: http://littlecattle.co On The Path Printing: https://www.instagram.com/onthepathprinting JP Dinnell is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and now a Leadership Instructor, Speaker and Strategic Advisor with Echelon Front, where he serves as Director of Experiential Leadership Training Programs. J.P. is also a pro team athlete and spokesperson for Origin Maine and Jocko Fuel, an American clothing and supplement company. J.P. has a signature Energy Drink flavor “Sour Apple Sniper” with Jocko Fuel. Jeremiah spent nearly a decade in the SEAL Teams with three combat deployments. Sent to the violent terrorist stronghold of Ar Ramadi, Iraq in 2006 with SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser, J.P. served as point man, machine gunner, and lead sniper for Delta Platoon opposite the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, who was in Charlie Platoon. For his leadership and courage under fire, JP was awarded a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars with Valor and the Army Commendation Medal with Valor helping Task Unit Bruiser to become the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. He worked closely with SEAL Officers Jocko Willink, his Task Unit Commander, and Leif Babin, and was the driving force on many of the daring combat operations Jocko and Leif wrote about in Extreme Ownership. Upon his return, J.P. again worked directly for Jocko as a training instructor at Naval Special Warfare Group One Training Detachment, where he orchestrated realistic and challenging training scenarios for Special Operations Urban Combat training and Close Quarters Combat training to better prepare SEAL units for the real-world battlefield. He also served as a Combatives Instructor, Marksmanship Instructor and earned his Master Trainer Specialist qualification while helping Jocko rebuild and enhance these training programs into the highly effective platforms they are today. J.P. brings exceptional experience and frontline leadership perspective from the winning mindset and culture of Task Unit Bruiser.
What does it take to lead when lives are on the line? In this compelling episode of The Greatness Machine, former Navy SEAL Commander Rorke Denver joins Darius to explore what real leadership looks like under pressure. Drawing from years of leading special ops missions, Rorke shares how the same principles that guide elite warriors—clarity, discipline, and trust—can transform how we lead in business and life. He reveals why great leadership isn't about having all the answers, but about staying calm in chaos, making tough decisions, and inspiring others through character. Whether you're leading a team, a company, or your own life, this episode offers powerful insights for anyone ready to lead with courage and purpose. In this episode, Darius and Rorke will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Special Occasions (03:00) Rorke's Origin Story and Path to Becoming a Navy SEAL (12:03) Leadership Lessons from Coaching and Military Experience (20:56) The Crisis of Masculinity and Modern Leadership (30:04) Experiences in BUD/S Training (32:15) Mindset and Resilience in Adversity (34:41) Embracing Challenges for Growth (36:39) The Role of Suffering in Strength (37:33) Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield (52:03) Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life Commander Rorke Denver is a decorated Navy SEAL, bestselling author, and leadership expert. He's led over 200 combat missions, run SEAL training, and earned the Bronze Star with “V” for valor. Rorke is the author of “Damn Few” and “Worth Dying For,” and starred in the film Act of Valor and FOX's American Grit with John Cena. A former All-American lacrosse player at Syracuse, he holds a master's in Global Business Leadership and now leads EVER ONWARD, a leadership and performance brand. Sponsored by: Constant Contact: Try Constant Contact free for 30 days at constantcontact.com. IDEO U: Enroll today and get 15% off sitewide at ideou.com/greatness. Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Connect with Rorke: Website: https://rorkedenver.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7zKkoLnD-VszOJkmsX-YA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rorketdenver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rorkedenverauthor/ Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For fans of the compelling critical and investigative style of best-selling authors Graham Hancock and Brian Muraresku, the first detailed account of the history and science of the world's strangest and most mysterious drug - DMT.DMT is the world's strangest and most mysterious drug, inducing one of the most remarkable and yet least understood of all states of consciousness. This common plant molecule has, from ancient times to the modern day, been used as a tool to gain access to a bizarre alien reality of inordinate complexity and unimaginable strangeness, populated by a panoply of highly advanced, intelligent, and communicative beings entirely not of this world.In a story that begins in the Amazonian rainforests and ends somewhere beyond the stars, Andrew Gallimore presents the first detailed account of the discovery of DMT and science's continuing struggle to explain how such a simple and common plant molecule can have such astonishing effects on the human mind. The history of the drug involves many fascinating characters from the scientific and literary worlds ― including legendary ethnobotanist Dr. Richard Schultes; renegade beat writer and drug aficionado William S. Burroughs; philosopher and raconteur Terence McKenna; and the high priest of the 1960s psychedelic revolution, Dr. Timothy Leary. In the end, the story of DMT forces us to reconsider our most basic assumptions about the nature of reality and our place within it.ANDREW R. GALLIMORE is a chemical pharmacologist, neurobiologist, and writer, and one of the world's leading experts on psychedelics. He is the author of two books on the science of psychedelics, Alien Information Theory: Psychedelic Drug Technologies and the Cosmic Game and Reality Switch Technologies: Psychedelics as Tools for the Discovery and Exploration of New Worlds. He lives and works in Tokyo.GRAHAM HANCOCK is the author of major international non-fiction bestsellers including The Sign and the Seal and Fingerprints of the Gods. His books have sold more than seven million copies worldwide and have been translated into thirty languages. His public lectures, radio and TV appearances, including the TV series Quest For The Lost Civilization and Flooded Kingdoms of the Ice Age, as well as his strong presence on the internet, have put his ideas before audiences of tens of millions. He resides in the UK.www.buildingalienworlds.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.
Send us a textOn today's episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Chris and Jared are joined by Larry Hagner — founder of The Dad Edge, a global movement and top-rated podcast dedicated to helping men live legendary lives. Together they dive into raw, real conversations about fatherhood, leadership, and what it looks like to truly show up at home.Larry opens up about raising four boys, the bittersweet reality of kids leaving the nest, and how powerful rites of passage have shaped his sons into confident young men. He shares eye-opening lessons from SEAL-led father-son crucibles, where trust and communication were tested in ways that mirror life's biggest challenges.The guys also unpack how cultural portrayals of dads as clueless or weak undermine the vital role fathers play — and why leading by example in fitness, faith, and family is non-negotiable. Larry delivers hard truths about fatherhood, like prioritizing your marriage over your kids so they witness what a loving partnership looks like.They explore practical wisdom for marriage, including Larry's “cube” conflict resolution method and why most wives don't want quick solutions — they want your connection and empathy. Jared and Chris both relate with stories from their own homes, making this a rich, relatable conversation for every dad or husband.Plus, hear about Larry's extraordinary Daddy Daughter retreat designed to forge unbreakable bonds that last a lifetime. This episode is packed with humor, humility, and profound insights that will challenge and inspire you to become a better man, husband, and father.Tune in, share it with a friend, and take another step toward becoming strong by design — at home and beyond. Time Stamps01:01 – Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast!02:05 – Join Coach Chris Wilson, Jared Haley and special guest, Larry Hagner03:53 – Larry talks about his children and the origin of ‘The Dad Edge'08:53 - Dive into the varying personalities among children11:43 – Understanding the concept of a rite of passage19:44 – A look back at standout guests from ‘The Dad Edge Podcast'25:20 – What you'll learn in the Extraordinary Marriage course32:48 – Discover the most popular skill taught in the course43:05 – Inside ‘The Cube': A framework for resolving conflict in relationships50:20 – Recognizing and respecting differences in temperament52:38 – A look at strong, intentional leadership within the home57:13 – Why prioritizing your marriage truly matters1:02:50 – Staying in touch: Connect with Larry Hagner online1:05:42 -Please share, and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast! ResourcesThe Dad Edge Website Connect with Larry:Instagram Connect with Chris:Instagram Connect with Jared:InstagramSupport the showConnect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com
seven commitments outlined in his book, Staring Down The Wolf—--alignment. Throughout the episode, Mark peels back the layers of what alignment really means on the battlefield, in life, and in business. Mark demonstrates how elite teams thrive when they are radically transparent, relentlessly communicative, and connected to a shared vision. He highlights real-life stories from SEAL team leaders and methods such as daily huddles that break down silos and speed up innovation and execution. Along the way, Mark makes clear that alignment is about far more than just meetings or sharing information. It's about cultivating an environment where vulnerability is encouraged—-where every team member has the courage to communicate openly, rally around the mission, and keep themselves radically aligned for success. Key Takeaways: Relentless, Transparent Communication: Alignment can't come without honest and open communication. Open information sharing and the sharing of visions, challenges, and where support is needed accelerate team trust and execution. Focus Amidst Information Overload: Recognize that while staying informed is crucial, true alignment comes from narrowing one's focus. It's important to ask: does this align with the team's vision? Maximize Sharing: Expertise, resources, and information should all be shared openly within one's team. Hoarding knowledge can only hurt alignment and trust. The Importance of Self-Reflection: Discover how regularly reflecting on one's alignment, focus, and potential distractions help teams and leaders stay true to their goals. Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander, entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling author with PhD in Global Leadership and Change who has dedicated his life to unlocking human potential through integrated training in mental toughness, leadership, and physical readiness. Mark's journey began in New York City, where his fascination with eastern philosophy and martial arts set the stage for a transformative path. After a successful stint as a consultant at PriceWaterhouse Coopers, he made the pivotal decision to join the Navy SEALs at 25. Over two decades of service, Mark commanded critical missions globally, retiring as a Commander in 2011. Mark has trained elite organizations including Google, Nike, SpaceX, Boeing, Harvard University, The Olympics, YPO, and many others.Co-founding ventures such as SEALFIT, Unbeatable Mind, LLC, and Coronado Brewing Company have allowed Mark to blend his military expertise with entrepreneurial spirit. SEALFIT, born from his SEAL training insights, revolutionized physical and mental conditioning, impacting diverse groups from executives to athletes.Inspired by his military service, Mark founded the Courage Foundation to support veterans in holistic healing and restoration of purpose. Advocating for mental resilience and compassionate leadership, he aims to impact 100 million lives, fostering a more connected and courageous world. Mark's Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineshow Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RealMarkDivine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealfit/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/markdivineleadership/ Sponsors and Promotions: Peak Pure Naturals: Head to PeakNatural.com and use code DIVINE at checkout to give Peak Beets a try for 25% off. Plus remember you're covered by their lifetime satisfaction guarantee.
Donna Adelson: Inside the New Evidence That Could Seal Her Fate What does a Boca Raton grandma, an undercover FBI sting, a murder-for-hire plot, and a one-way ticket to Vietnam have in common? One name: Donna Adelson. In this in-depth breakdown, we follow the trail of evidence prosecutors say links Donna to the 2014 killing of her ex-son-in-law, Florida State law professor Dan Markel. This isn't just a story of family dysfunction—it's a forensic, digital, and financial autopsy of a conspiracy that took nine years to build and is now coming to a boiling point in a Florida courtroom. We lay out every major piece of evidence the prosecution will use: from the bombshell jail phone calls, to Luis Rivera's testimony about “the lady” ordering the hit, to Katherine Magbanua's claim that Donna hand-delivered a moldy envelope full of cash to Charlie the night of the murder. We break down the flurry of phone calls between co-conspirators, the Lexus bought with blood money, the call logs and financial spikes that map out the plot like a blueprint, and yes—Donna's attempted flight to a non-extradition country with her husband just days after her son was convicted. This isn't speculation. This is the receipts. And in this episode, we walk you through how they all add up—to a conspiracy prosecutors say Donna Adelson helped fund, plan, and cover up. If you're looking for a true crime case where the evidence tells the story... this is the one. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MarkelMurder #JusticeForDan #AdelsonFamily #MurderForHire #TrueCrimePodcast #WiretapEvidence #MagbanuaTestimony #LuisRivera #VietnamEscape #ConspiracyToMurder #DarkSideOfPrivilege #FloridaCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Donna Adelson: Inside the New Evidence That Could Seal Her Fate What does a Boca Raton grandma, an undercover FBI sting, a murder-for-hire plot, and a one-way ticket to Vietnam have in common? One name: Donna Adelson. In this in-depth breakdown, we follow the trail of evidence prosecutors say links Donna to the 2014 killing of her ex-son-in-law, Florida State law professor Dan Markel. This isn't just a story of family dysfunction—it's a forensic, digital, and financial autopsy of a conspiracy that took nine years to build and is now coming to a boiling point in a Florida courtroom. We lay out every major piece of evidence the prosecution will use: from the bombshell jail phone calls, to Luis Rivera's testimony about “the lady” ordering the hit, to Katherine Magbanua's claim that Donna hand-delivered a moldy envelope full of cash to Charlie the night of the murder. We break down the flurry of phone calls between co-conspirators, the Lexus bought with blood money, the call logs and financial spikes that map out the plot like a blueprint, and yes—Donna's attempted flight to a non-extradition country with her husband just days after her son was convicted. This isn't speculation. This is the receipts. And in this episode, we walk you through how they all add up—to a conspiracy prosecutors say Donna Adelson helped fund, plan, and cover up. If you're looking for a true crime case where the evidence tells the story... this is the one. Hashtags: #DonnaAdelson #DanMarkel #MarkelMurder #JusticeForDan #AdelsonFamily #MurderForHire #TrueCrimePodcast #WiretapEvidence #MagbanuaTestimony #LuisRivera #VietnamEscape #ConspiracyToMurder #DarkSideOfPrivilege #FloridaCrime Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872
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