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EPISODE 394 - Clark, Hyung, Will and Roy set up at ARC World 2026 and have a great time introducing visitors to the hobby and the world of collecting.Former NBA player Matt Bonner also drops in and talks about his love for sports cards while ripping a pack of 2025-26 Topps Basketball with us.Plus we have one of our contest winners (Peter @canadiansportscardinvestor on IG) come on to the pod to share his thoughts on the hobby being more popular in pop culture. --------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Anisa Casalino, Amie's TikTok Shop ECommerce and Operations Manager that works 1:1 with Amie's Sephora and Ulta Beauty brands to make sure their Shop is set up for success before you even send out samples to creators.Highlight Bullets:Strategies for growing sales on TikTok ShopImportance of shop operations managementUse of virtual bundles to increase average order value (AOV)Role of affiliate marketing in driving salesCustomer outreach techniques on TikTok ShopMonitoring and maintaining shop performance scoresChallenges and common pitfalls in shop operationsHandling violations and appeals on the platformEssential team roles for successful TikTok Shop managementLeveraging TikTok's CRM tools and coupons for customer engagementIn this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Anisa Casalino, TikTok Shop Operations Manager for Amie's Sephora and Ulta Beauty brands. Anisa shares strategies for scaling sales on TikTok Shop, including creating virtual bundles to increase average order value, leveraging affiliate marketing, and utilizing TikTok's built-in CRM tools for customer outreach. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong shop performance score and establishing solid operational foundations before launching creator campaigns. Anisa also highlights key team roles needed for success and recommends understanding consumer psychology to drive effective social commerce growth.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Use Virtual Bundles to Increase AOV Bundle complementary products together, promote them through affiliates, and highlight them as TikTok Shop exclusives to increase average order value and profitability.Monitor Your Shop Performance Score Daily Keep fulfillment, customer service, reviews, and cancellations in check. A high Shop Performance Score unlocks more TikTok features, incentives, and long-term growth. Leverage TikTok's Built-in CRM Tools Use customer outreach, follower coupons, review incentives, and targeted messages to drive repeat purchases, increase positive reviews, and strengthen customer loyalty.Timestamps:00:00:00 The Importance of Shop Performance ScoreAnisa explains how a strong shop performance score, covering product satisfaction, fulfillment, and customer service, is crucial for success.00:00:42 Podcast and Guest IntroductionThe podcast is introduced, followed by host Josh Hadley, who then introduces the guest, Anisa Castellano, a TikTok Shop manager.00:02:39 Anisa's Role as Operations ManagerAnisa details her day-to-day responsibilities, which include optimizing listings, managing inventory, creating promotions, and monitoring shop performance.00:04:23 Leveraging Virtual BundlesAnisa identifies virtual bundles as a key strategy to increase average order value (AOV) and support hero product strategies.00:05:05 Setting Up and Promoting BundlesDiscussion on how bundles are created as standalone products, promoted with stickers, and highlighted in the shop's design.00:06:29 Affiliate Strategy for BundlesAnisa explains that affiliates are a crucial part of promoting virtual bundles, working closely with the affiliate manager.00:08:05 Customer Outreach StrategiesAnisa describes using TikTok's built-in tools to send customized messages about new bundles and promotions to various customer segments.00:10:32 Positioning Bundles on TikTok ShopAnisa clarifies that virtual bundles are created as standalone SKUs rather than variations of existing products to maintain performance metrics.00:12:45 The Benefits of Virtual BundlesJosh and Anisa discuss how bundles improve unit economics for brands and increase commission potential for creators and affiliates.00:15:22 Key Analytics and Shop PerformanceAnisa emphasizes that the shop performance score is the most important metric, as it impacts eligibility for platform incentives.00:17:27 Common Shop Score IssuesAnisa outlines common problems that hurt a shop's score, such as delayed shipments, high cancellation rates, and negative reviews.00:19:18 Handling TikTok Shop ViolationsAnisa shares her experience resolving violations, noting that integration issues between Shopify and TikTok can cause high cancellation rates.00:21:23 Working with TikTok SupportThe challenges of getting appeals approved are discussed, highlighting the need for persistence and escalating issues to account managers.00:23:13 Misconceptions About TikTok ShopAnisa explains that TikTok Shop is a living ecosystem that requires daily management, unlike other e-commerce platforms.00:25:03 Communicating with Account ManagersAnisa confirms she is the main point of contact with TikTok account managers, which is crucial for troubleshooting issues.00:26:29 The Importance of an Ecosystem ApproachAnisa stresses that success requires an ecosystem where operations, affiliates, and paid media work together, starting with a strong operational foundation.00:29:30 Leveraging CRM Tools and CouponsAnisa suggests using follower coupons and review incentives to nurture existing customers and encourage repeat purchases and engagement.00:30:28 Three Actionable TakeawaysJosh summarizes the key takeaways: implement virtual bundles, use customer outreach tools, and maintain a high shop performance score.00:33:43 Most Influential BookAnisa shares that "The Psychology of Persuasion" is influential because the core principles of why people buy remain consistent.00:34:46 Favorite AI ToolsAnisa discusses using TikTok's built-in AI for SEO optimization and smart modules in the shop design for personalization.00:35:49 Who to Follow in E-commerceAnisa finds inspiration from the talented people she works with daily rather than one specific public figure.Links and Mentions:Tools and Websites "TikTok Shop": "00:00:00" "Shopify": "00:20:14" "Base": "00:20:36" "Seller Central": "00:34:52" Books "The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber": "00:01:19" "The Psychology of Persuasion": "00:33:51" Strategies and Metrics "Virtual Bundles": "00:04:23" "Customer Outreach": "00:08:37" "Shop Performance Score": "00:16:39"Episode Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at jo...
On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross dissects the highly anticipated all-American semifinal between Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe. Plus, Alexander Zverev vs. Karen Khachanov and the women's semifinals where Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina beat Coco Gauff. Lastly, a preview of the men's final on Sunday - Zverev vs. Shelton.Thanks to @FitnexaAI for sponsoring this video.Check out Fitnexa SomniPods 3 here and get $10 off: https://go.fitnexa.com/8o4oBjCoupon code: GILL100:00 Intro1:00 Shelton def. Tiafoe17:45 Zverev def. Khachanov27:20 Sabalenka def. Pegula33:00 Rybakina def. Gauff37:15 Zverev vs. Shelton PREVIEW IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Featuring: Mike Levy, John Karrasch, and Jan Heine Does a 32-inch wheel actually save watts, or is the testing methodology broken? We put Chung Method advocate John Karrasch and vocal critic Jan Heine in the same room to hash out the reality of rolling resistance. This week, the usual crew steps aside to host a direct debate between two of the most outspoken voices in tire tech. John Karrasch (aka flexfitbyjohn) has generated massive datasets using the Chung Method, recently claiming that adopting 32-inch wheels can improve rolling resistance by up to 10%. On the other side, Rene Herse CEO Jan Heine—a pioneer of supple gravel tires—argues that wheel size ultimately doesn't matter for speed, pointing to historical roll-down tests and potential flaws in the Chung Method's precision. After a long series of online blog posts and rebuttals, we brought them together to debate the physics, the testing protocols, and the future of gravel geometry face-to-face. Support The Velo Podcast This show wouldn't happen without our subscribers. We're offering listeners a special 25% discount on an Outside+ membership. Enter the code velopod at checkout to claim your savings. Episode Timestamps 00:00:00 - Episode Intro & Guest Backgrounds 00:07:51 - Setting Up the 32-Inch Test Bikes 00:12:12 - Understanding the Chung Method for Tire Testing 00:16:18 - The Results: Do 32-Inch Wheels Roll Faster? 00:25:01 - Analyzing the Physics and Approach Angles 00:29:32 - Jan Heine's Counterargument: Wheel Size Doesn't Matter 00:36:58 - The Debate: Is the Chung Method Too Precise? 00:42:36 - Defending the Data and Real-World Variables 01:03:15 - Tire Design Priorities: Casing, Compound, and Pressure 01:17:11 - Tire Inserts and 36-Inch Wheel Possibilities 01:18:57 - 2030 Gravel Bike Predictions & Outro
Is Gardens of the Moon REALLY the hardest start to a fantasy series?Steven Erikson's opening novel in Malazan Book of the Fallen has developed an almost legendary reputation. Huge cast. Minimal exposition. Warrens. Ascendants. Gods. Empires. Ancient races. Political conflicts already underway. Characters talking about people, places, and events as though YOU should already know what they mean.For some readers, it's exhilarating.For others…it's enough to make them quietly put the book back on the shelf.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim and Zach take a deep dive into the intimidating reputation of Gardens of the Moon and ask a simple question:Is the book REALLY that difficult—or has the fantasy community made Malazan scarier than it actually is?We'll break down exactly WHY first-time readers can struggle with Gardens of the Moon, including Erikson's limited exposition, enormous cast, complex worldbuilding, mysterious magic, and decision to drop readers directly into a story that already feels like it has thousands of years of history behind it.But we're also separating FACT from MYTH.Do you really understand NOTHING on your first read?Do you need a companion guide?Is the confusion evidence of bad writing—or intentional storytelling?And do you really have to “survive” Gardens of the Moon before Malazan gets good?Then we widen the battlefield.Because if Gardens of the Moon isn't fantasy's hardest first book…what is?We'll compare it with other challenging fantasy beginnings. Can you guess what will be coming here?And ultimately, Jim and Zach have to render a verdict:Does Gardens of the Moon actually deserve its reputation?
Thom's Nutshell: "Self-denial results in dependence. Self-acceptance creates independence." Waking up is a process, not an event. A road back to our true lost selves. Daniel Fulop-Furlano joins Allen to talk about his journey towards emotional sobriety, which began with the “Divided Sky” rehab retreat in Ludlow, Vermont. Dan's book, “Sincerely, Delusional,” is a testament to both the sincerity of his delusion (which we also call “sleepwalking”), and the capacity, beginning with an earnest asking for help, that he's built brick by brick as a person courageously exposing and addressing his deep set dependencies. Learn more about Dan and purchase his remarkable book: https://www.sincerelydelusional.com Learn more about Divided Sky: https://dividedsky.org Our music is provided by the great southern artist Jefferson Ross. Learn more about Jefferson at jeffersonross.com Visit our website: www.emotionalsobriety.info Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Friendly Circle Berlin workshops: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/events Allen's book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We'd love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments. Chapters (00:00:07) - Introduction and Grateful Dead Sphere Chat(00:01:02) - Setting Up the Conversation on Waking Up(00:02:39) - The Flight to Rehab and Sincere Delusion(00:04:21) - Hitting the Bottom and Limitation(00:06:42) - Arriving at Treatment and Losing Freedom(00:08:49) - Returning a Year Later and Writing the Book(00:12:22) - Discovering Emotional Sobriety Language(00:14:51) - Compassion, Honesty, and Safe Spaces in Treatment(00:18:46) - Deciding to Go to Treatment Despite Resistance(00:21:11) - Sacrifice and Choosing Recovery Over Life Events(00:23:11) - Living Fully After Recovery(00:23:54) - Public Speaking, Nerves, and Practice(00:28:10) - Emotional Sobriety as Maturity and Practice(00:29:37) - Waking Up Back Into the World(00:31:41) - Book's Impact and Reactions from Readers(00:32:50) - Life as an Adventure and Closing Thoughts
TradeThrive - Sales, Marketing & Automations For Contractors
How to start a painting business, get painting leads, win your first jobs, and grow without a huge marketing budget — Tanner Mullen breaks down what he would do starting a painting company from scratch.Lauren recently launched Wild Grain Painting and joins Tanner for a Business Breakthrough session to figure out exactly what she should focus on next.They cover everything from positioning and sales to organic marketing, reviews, Facebook Ads, hiring painters, and getting off the tools.In this episode, you'll learn:• How to look more professional on estimates• Why perceived value matters when you're brand new• How to use your personal story to differentiate your company• How to find your company's real value proposition• How to generate leads when you have almost no marketing budget• How Tanner would use local Facebook groups• Why every new painting company needs reviews• When to start investing in Facebook Ads• Why you shouldn't wait to build your CRM• How to avoid getting trapped doing all the painting yourself• How to sell the job first and find production second• What Tanner would do if he started over from $0CHAPTERS:00:00 Starting a Painting Business01:18 Meet Lauren & Wild Grain Painting02:27 What Should the Owner Actually Do?04:13 Building Confidence as a New Contractor05:18 Look Like a Professional Estimator06:03 Perceived Value Matters07:46 Lauren's First Commercial Estimate08:39 Avoiding the Commercial & GC Trap09:39 Marketing With Almost No Money10:23 Your Biggest Competitive Advantage11:30 Building a Story People Care About14:17 What Makes Your Company Different?17:28 Turning Your Story Into Marketing19:55 Get Clear on the Mission20:20 Why Marketing Means Being "Annoying"20:48 Free Local Facebook Marketing21:51 Build the Systems Before You Need Them22:09 Setting Up a CRM22:15 DripJobs Startup Program23:33 When to Invest in Facebook Ads24:21 Building Google Reviews25:27 The Paint Trap26:13 Why Tanner Wouldn't Pick Up a Paintbrush27:07 Subcontractors vs Employees27:57 Where Lauren Should Start28:18 The Final Game PlanOne of Tanner's biggest lessons:If you're starting a painting business, your highest-value job may not be painting.Sell a job.Schedule it.Find someone to produce it.Then go sell another one.At the beginning, you need to become resourceful.Tell your story.Build your reputation.Get reviews.Post locally.Sell.Build systems.Then reinvest your profits into marketing.If you're starting a painting company or trying to get your first consistent painting jobs, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to follow.Subscribe to Contractor Secrets with Tanner Mullen for more painting business growth, contractor marketing, sales, systems, and scaling.Free 14 Day Trial for Routemize - https://routemize.com/Coaching Session Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthroughPurchase the 31 Days of Value and build an EMPIRE: https://www.amazon.com/31-Days-Value-home-service-businesses/dp/B0FQSH32X7Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2v0D0SNSBofqJJE6zApEE1DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemoGusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269OpenPhone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/officialtannermullen#PaintingBusiness #PaintingContractor #PaintingBusinessOwner #ContractorMarketing #PaintingLeads #ContractorSecrets
About The Mindset Meditation: Our guided visualizations, morning affirmations, and deep sleep stories are designed to help you release stress, find inner peace, and start your day with purpose.How to prepare for this session: Detox your mind and heart of the thoughts and emotions that no longer serve you. Find a quiet, comfortable space. Close your eyes, take a few slow, deep breaths, and begin focusing on relaxing every inch of your body.Start by wiggling and relaxing your toes.Rotate your ankles and relax your feet.Slowly work your way up your body, releasing the tension in your calves, your shoulders, and your mind. Within minutes, you will feel as if you are floating. Detach, let go, and give yourself permission to feel at peace.Connect with our Community:Instagram: https://instagram.com/themindsetmeditationpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=YouTube: https://bit.ly/2RnSdjSPlease share this episode with a family member or friend who might need a moment of peace today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The market could be setting up for a MASSIVE move… The S&P 500 is flirting with all-time highs, Bitcoin is holding strong, and investors are trying to figure out what comes next as the Fed, inflation, energy prices, and geopolitical risks collide. This week, we're breaking down the bull case, the risks, and what could send markets sharply higher from here. Ask a question for the show: https://wetalkmoney.com/question
Rig Doctor Podcast: Tone Tips, Pedalboard Tricks, & Easy DIY Hacks
Episode 218: Pro Rig Builders' Top 5 Tips On Setting Up Your Pedalboard Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams! Sponsors Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off) Best-Tronics - https://btpa.com (use code "dachairs" for 10% off)
For many nonprofit leaders and fundraisers, making the initial donor call feels about as comfortable as parallel parking a boat. Even highly confident professionals suddenly become nervous, overly formal, or strangely robotic the moment they pick up the phone to call a potential donor. And honestly, it makes sense. Fundraising calls carry emotional pressure. You don't want to sound pushy. You don't want to waste the donor's time. You definitely don't want to sound like a telemarketer calling during dinner asking whether they'd like to switch long-distance providers in 1997. So what do most people do? They ramble. They over-explain. They talk too long. They apologize unnecessarily. They bury the purpose of the call beneath five minutes of weather updates and nervous storytelling before finally blurting out something vague about "getting together sometime." Meanwhile, the donor has spent the entire conversation wondering, "What exactly is happening right now?" Tune in to learn more!
Fall may feel like the end of the gardening season, but for many spring-flowering plants, it's just the beginning. In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, Erin explores fall planting in Washington, with a focus on spring-flowering bulbs and other geophytes. We'll look at why fall is the right time to plant many of these plants, how soil temperature affects planting timing, and what Washington gardeners should consider when deciding when to get their bulbs in the ground. We'll talk about familiar garden favorites such as daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths, along with some less familiar native geophytes, including camas and fawn lilies for seasonal interest and to support regional biodiversity.
Whether you're starting your own insurance agency or have been at it for awhile, it's important to make sure you're not getting in your own way. On this episode of the Agent Survival Guide, we'll share some key tips that can put you and your agency on the path to success. Read the text version Get Connected:
With 13 months until she reaches 20 years at the VA, Cheryl is wondering what comes next. Rather than simply finding another job, Loral Langemeier shares business ideas for nurses that could turn Cheryl's RN experience into new income.From telemedicine and in-home care to assisted living and mobile healthcare services, Loral explores business ideas for nurses that build on skills Cheryl already has. Most importantly, she encourages Cheryl to start now, using the next 13 months to test business ideas for nurses, begin generating revenue, and create a runway from employee to entrepreneur.Loral's Takeaways:Cheryl's Current Situation and Goals (00:00)Exploring Telemedicine and Assisted Living Opportunities (00:51)Investment Strategies and Long-Term Planning (01:49)Setting Up the Foundation and Long-Term Investment (03:01)Starting Immediately and Market Testing (03:48)Meet Loral Langemeier:Loral Langemeier is a money expert, sought-after speaker, entrepreneurial thought leader, and best-selling author of five books.Her goal: to change the conversations people have about money worldwide and empower people to become millionaires.The CEO and Founder of Live Out Loud, Inc. – a multinational organization — Loral relentlessly and candidly shares her best advice without hesitation or apology. What sets her apart from other wealth experts is her innate ability to recognize and acknowledge the skills & talents of people, inspiring them to generate wealth.She has created, nurtured, and perfected a 3-5 year strategy to make millions for the “Average Jill and Joe.” To date, she and her team have served thousands of individuals worldwide and created hundreds of millionaires through wealth-building education keynotes, workshops, products, events, programs, and coaching services.Loral is truly dedicated to helping men and women, from all walks of life, to become millionaires AND be able to enjoy time with their families.She is living proof that anyone can have the life of their dreams through hard work, persistence, and getting things done in the face of opposition. As a single mother of two children, she is redefining the possibility for women to have it all and raise their children in an entrepreneurial and financially literate environment.Links and Resources:Ask Loral App: https://apple.co/3eIgGcXLoral on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askloral/Loral on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lorallive/videosLoral on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorallangemeier/Money Rules: https://integratedwealthsystems.com/money-rules/Millionaire Maker Store: https://millionairemakerstore.com/Real Money Talks Podcast: https://integratedwealthsystems.com/podcast/Integrated Wealth Systems: https://integratedwealthsystems.com/Affiliate Sign-Up: https://integratedwealthsystems.com/affiliatesThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us an iTunes reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.
Robert Leshner joins us to unpack his vision of the tokenization supercycle with the explosion of stablecoins as the core undercurrent. He breaks down why over a dozen major banks including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Santander, just announced plans to launch their own stablecoins, and explains why he left Compound to build Superstate, a compliant, tokenized approach to money market funds and real-world assets. He also makes the case that tokenization's addressable market isn't just 100% of finance, plus much more.Every asset is coming onchain.Robert Leshner is the Co-Founder and CEO of Superstate, and the founder of Compound, one of DeFi's original lending protocols.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world.Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:02 Banks Rushing Into Stablecoins?07:20 A Hundred Approaches To Tokenization12:25 Compliant Tokens That Do DeFi Well16:56 From Wild West DeFi To Compliance23:39 Why He Left Compound To Start Superstate26:21 100% Market Share, Then Some For Tokenized AssetsGuest Socials:Robert Leshner X: https://x.com/rleshnerSuperstate X: https://x.com/superstateincSuperstate Website: https://superstate.com/Partners: If you run concentrated liquidity positions you know the grind. Price moves, you're out of range, you're rebalancing at, like, 3am. 1inch Aqua lets you take a different approach. You can stack multiple positions on the same token balance instead of babysitting a dozen pools, and your tokens never leave your wallet. Your liquidity stays awake, so you can catch up on your sleep. Check it out at https://1inch.com/aqua---Dinari - Over 230 1:1 backed tokenized stocks, ETFs & more with dividends. US-based SEC transfer agent. Available on 5+ chains & via API. https://dinari.com/---Space and Time is providing verifiable data infrastructure for onchain finance. A decentralized database, blockchain indexer, and ZK coprocessor in one, giving DeFi protocols,stablecoins, and tokenized assets accurate, provable data. ---Relay is the fastest and most reliable way to swap any token on any chain. Learn more here: https://relay.link/bridge---Zama is an open source cryptography company that builds state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain.Learn more here: https://www.zama.org/---
En este episodio, los presentadores hablan sobre cómo preparar un año escolarexitoso para su hijo.Dividido en segmentos para primaria, escuela media y secundaria, con transiciones y consejos prácticos para padres, este podcast brindará a las familias herramientas apropiadas para la edad de sus hijos y que les ayudará tener éxito académico, social y emocional en cada etapa escolar. Los temas son:Establecer rutinasCrear entornos que favorezcan las tareas escolaresConstruir relaciones escolares sólidasEnfoque en el aprendizaje socioemocionalFomentar una mentalidad de crecimientoY apoyar la independencia"Setting Up a Successful School Year for Your Child"Divided into Elementary, Middle, and High School segments, with transitions and practical tips for parents. This podcast will give families age-appropriate tools to helptheir children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally at every schoolstage-elementary, middle, and high school. Links:Links to PadletsBack to School ResourcesDigital Citizen ResourcesEmotional and Mental Wellness for FamiliesSchool RefusalSleep Resources
Andy and Jeff debate whether or not the Browns are setting up a bigger move in the quarterback room and they let callers sound off their frustrations.
EPISODE 390 - Clark plugs a couple of shows he'll be at in-perosn coming up including ARC World coming up in Sept. 12. He also mentions that he appeared on Sports Cards Live with Jeremy Lee recently.Then Clark introduces Dave (@wolfheartscards) to talk about the state of the soccer card market now that the World Cup is over. He also mentions his big trade involving two GOAT players. And in the rapid fire section, Dave answers questions like who is currently underrated right now, ranking some of the top English soccer players, and more! --------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Key Takeaways: Build a Real Business Model: A finance company should serve a real business purpose. It should not be created only to hide income or avoid taxes. Use the Right Business Structure: Using separate LLCs and clear operating agreements can help protect assets, define responsibilities, and keep financial records organized. Understand How Interest Income Is Taxed: Interest earned by a finance company is generally treated as taxable business income. Understanding how it is taxed helps with better financial planning. Keep Business Entities Separate: Each business should have its own bank accounts, records, and transactions. Keeping everything separate reduces errors and makes financial reporting easier. Work With a Qualified CPA: Business finance and tax rules can be complicated. A skilled CPA or accounting team can help keep everything compliant, organized, and tax-efficient. Chapters: Timestamp Summary 0:00 Setting Up a Financial Company: Tax and Legal Insights 2:29 Proper Structuring and Legalities of Finance Companies 4:09 Accounting Mistakes in Business and Finance Arm Transactions Powered by ReiffMartin CPA and Stone Hill Wealth Management Social Media Handles Follow Phillip Washington, Jr. on Instagram (@askphillip) Subscribe to Wealth Building Made Simple newsletter https://www.wealthbuildingmadesimple.us/ Ready to turn your investing dreams into reality? Our "Wealth Building Made Simple" premium newsletter is your secret weapon. We break down investing in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're just starting out. Learn the tricks the wealthy use, discover exciting opportunities, and start building the future YOU want. Sign up now, and let's make those dreams happen! WBMS Premium Subscription Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Genesis 40:13-23 | What Made YOU Wait… Is Setting Up Something GREATERYOU thought the wait was over — and then it got longer.That is the part that almost broke YOU. It is one thing to wait. It is another thing entirely to think YOUR breakthrough has finally arrived — to see the door crack open, to feel the shift coming — and then watch it slip away and leave YOU exactly where YOU were. Forgotten. Overlooked. Still waiting, after YOU were so sure the waiting was done. And that second stretch of waiting is the one that makes YOU wonder if God forgot about YOU entirely.Genesis 40 ends in exactly that place.Someone had done everything right. He used his gift, helped someone in their moment of need, and did it with excellence and integrity while still stuck in his own hard place. And he made one simple request: when things turn around for you, remember me. It was reasonable. It was deserved. And the person he helped walked straight out into their breakthrough — and completely forgot he existed.The one connection that could have set him free forgot all about him.Here is what most people miss. That forgetting was not a failure of his breakthrough. It was the protection of a much bigger one. Because if he had been remembered right then, he would have gotten a small, quiet exit — a favor, a footnote, freedom through a side door. What the delay was actually doing was holding him in position for a moment that had not arrived yet — a moment so much larger that the early exit would have completely disqualified him from it.The wait was not punishment. It was placement.And there is a specific detail about the timing of what came next — how long the additional wait lasted, and the exact moment his name finally came up again — that reveals something staggering about how God uses delay. He was not forgotten. He was being saved for a door so much bigger than the one that closed that the whole painful wait suddenly made sense in a single moment.Because the thing that made him wait was quietly setting up something greater than the thing he originally asked for.There is a reason God let the first door close. There is a reason the wait got longer right when it should have ended. And once YOU understand what that delay was actually protecting, YOU will stop reading YOUR wait as rejection and start seeing it as preparation for something bigger than what YOU have been asking for.Why did the door close? How long did the wait actually last? And what was the delay setting up that a quick exit would have cost him?Press play — because what made YOU wait is setting up something greater. This message will show YOU why the delay that felt like being forgotten may be the very thing positioning YOU for a door far bigger than the one YOU thought YOU lost.
Rachel and Simon speak to the literary agent Amanda Harris. Amanda started her publishing career in publicity, first at Pan Macmillan, then at Simon and Schuster. She switched to editorial and worked with authors including David Baldacci and Jackie Collins before moving to Orion, where she launched two imprints, Orion Spring and Seven Dials. In 2019 Amanda joined YMU, a global talent agency, and set up their literary division, selling almost 100 books, many in six- or seven-figure deals. In 2025 Amanda founded Maven Literary Management, a “modern literary agency” which represents fiction and non-fiction authors. Amanda has agented over 50 Sunday Times bestsellers - including books by Claudia Winkleman, Matt Lucas and Graham Norton - and has been nominated four times for Literary Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards, winning in 2025. We spoke to Amanda about moving from publicity to editorial to agenting, the process of setting up Maven, and working with celebrity authors (and ghostwriters). We've also made (yet) another update for those who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon. We've added a further 70 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Guardian Long Read. The whole compendium now runs to a magisterial 230 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a call with Simon and Rachel. A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via Amazon or Waterstones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation… In part 2 of a two-part conversation on the Whiskey, Jazz, and Leadership podcast, host Galen Bingham continues with Dr. Willie Jolley, focusing on the role of mentorship in achieving goals, citing mentors such as Les Brown and General Colin Powell and emphasizing seeking counsel to avoid costly mistakes. Jolley recounts how Rosita Perez pushed him to stop giving generic speeches and tell his own story, and he frames courage as moving forward despite fear—especially when he took the risk of breaking into song during speeches and later writing a wealth-focused book outside his usual self-help lane. He explains his “rich vs. wealthy” distinction, introduces five money mindsets culminating in a generational “wealth mindset,” shares a family example of debt reduction and investing. Keep the conversation going inside the Whiskey, Jazz & Leadership VIP Room. For just $4 a month, you'll get video access to every Season 10 conversation, plus exclusive VIP content from every guest since Season 2. Try it free for 7 days and go deeper into the conversations, insights, and perspectives that can help you think differently and make better decisions. Join the VIP Room: Whiskey, Jazz & Leadership VIP Room: https://patreon.com/WhiskeyJazzandLeadership?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
EPISODE 388 - Clark hosts a short Friday episode giving a heads up on a few things he's working on or been involved with. One of them is being a guest on Jeremy Lee's popular Sports Card Live YouTube channel.He happened to be a past guest on the pod as well.Locally, Clark will also be setting up at ARC Homecoming event in the Greater Toronto Area where he plans to hvae hobby discussions with guests as well as some buying and selling of cards.And he teases another fun regular Tuesday episode coming up with Will and Roy. --------------------------CONNECT WITH US!Instagram: @cardstothemoon | @fivecardguys (Clark) | @yntegritysportscards (Hyung) | @tradeyouatrecess (John)Website: https://fivecardguys.com/podcastDaily Auctions (w/ affiliate links): https://fivecardguys.com/dailyauctionsIf you have any questions about the hobby that you would like addressed, email us at hello@fivecardguys.com or DM us on Instagram at @cardstothemoon or @fivecardguys.
Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyroom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC ---------------------------- This week on The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast, we're talking all things *Phantom Blade Zero* as PlayStation announces a dedicated State of Play featuring an extended gameplay deep dive. We break down the new trailer, Donnie Yen joining the cast, and the possibility of a PS5 demo arriving soon. Plus, *Ghost of Yōtei* is getting even bigger with the newly announced Complete Edition and Echoes of Sekigahara expansion, alongside the new Most Wanted roguelike mode, Legends, new gear, Trophies, and more. We also react to PlayStation's new *Marvel's Wolverine PS5 console and DualSense controllers**, August's stacked PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium lineup, and **Stop Killing Games joining the legal fight against Sony* over PlayStation Store pricing and the future of an increasingly digital PlayStation ecosystem. All that and more on this week's episode of The Trophy Room!
The deadline has passed for Montana candidates to withdraw from their races, and all Senate candidates are still in the running — but not without a last-minute push to get the Democrat to drop out.
Can Medicare for All really save 114,000 lives and more than $1 trillion a year? Nate and Charlie dig into the assumptions behind that claim, from Medicare reimbursement rates to drug pricing, fraud, administrative costs, emergency room use, and higher healthcare utilization. Bernie Sanders shared a study arguing that Medicare for All would dramatically reduce national healthcare spending while saving lives. In this audio-only episode, Nate and Charlie walk through the model and ask what happens when hospitals and clinicians are paid Medicare rates, drug prices are pushed toward international benchmarks, and projected savings depend on assumptions about fraud and emergency care. Key beats: Where the "114,000 lives saved" estimate comes from Why Medicare reimbursement rates drive so much of the projected savings The tradeoffs around drug pricing, innovation, hospital finances, and wait times The trillion-dollar question: who actually pays? The U.S. healthcare system is expensive and heavily distorted. The argument here is whether more government control fixes those problems or compounds them. Subscribe or follow, like, comment, and share the show. If you listen on a podcast app, leave a rating or review and tell us where you think the Medicare for All math holds up or breaks down. New Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/@gmlclips?si=FhFe2EkvciJJKEru 00:00 Recording Chaos and Show Intro 02:30 Democratic Socialists and the Election Update 04:45 Setting Up the Medicare for All Debate 06:15 The Study and Its Rosy Assumptions 08:15 How the Study Gets to $1 Trillion 13:15 Where "114,000 Lives Saved" Comes From 21:30 The Emergency Care Savings Assumption 24:15 What Happens If Everyone Gets Medicare Rates? 28:45 Drug Pricing and Medical Innovation 33:15 Fraud and Administrative Cost Assumptions 38:30 What Happens When Care Is Free at the Point of Service? 40:30 Can Government Actually Make Healthcare Cheaper? 44:45 Who Pays for Medicare for All? 49:15 Homes for All, Cars for All, Netflix for All Links Join GML: joingml.com All GML Links: gml.bio.link Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 Join the Fed Haters Club: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub Martens Minute: https://martensminute.podbean.com/
It's just the two of them this week — Harp's off in San Antonio, so Robert Horry and Rob Jenners are running the show solo, old-school style. No Shoot Around this Friday either, so they're packing everything into one episode. They start with the good stuff: the NBA dropped a taste of the schedule, and the Christmas Day slate is loaded — Spurs-Knicks, Heat-Celtics, Sixers-Lakers (hello LeBron revenge tour), Thunder-Wolves, and Nuggets-Warriors closing it out. Bob and Rob debate whether Denver deserved the marquee spot over Dallas, and that turns into a bigger conversation about how much longer Jokic and Steph stick around their current teams — and why neither of them should ever, ever run for office. From there it's opening week previews, a Pistons discussion that gets real about the Jalen Duren contract standoff, and Bob's old war stories about guys faking injuries to force a new deal. Then the Kawhi Leonard stuff. Another secret endorsement deal surfaced this week — this time with Daktronics — and the guys walk through it, plus the resurfaced details from the Lakers' 2019 free agency pitch that the league is now investigating. They get into whether the Clippers star actually suits up this season and what it means if the NBA lets this slide. Also on deck: Dillon Brooks cashing in with a $73 million extension from the Spurs, Wemby flying the whole Spurs roster to Paris for a mini training camp, and Robert's take on a young guy trying to "lead" without doing anything out of the ordinary. VJ Edgecombe getting FaceTimed by LeBron leads Bob into one of his own stories from his playing days, and then Scottie Pippen's blunt comments about Zion Williamson's discipline get the full breakdown — including Bob's offer to personally get Zion in shape. They pay respects to the late, great Don Nelson, run back Adam Vinatieri's surprisingly filthy Hall of Fame speech, and there's a QVC clip that has to be heard to be believed. Big Shot of the Week goes to a Virginia man who donated a kidney to a stranger and wore his Santa hat into surgery to do it. And to close it out — since it's just the two of them — they finally play 82 and 0 on the show for the first time, drafting all-time rosters and trying (and mostly failing) to go undefeated. 00:00 Kickoff: Just Rob and Rob This Week 01:34 Christmas Day Slate Revealed 02:34 Jokic, Steph and the Nuggets-Warriors Debate 07:05 NBA Opening Week Schedule 08:04 Pistons Outlook and the Jalen Duren Standoff 10:34 Old-School Contract Holdout Stories 12:34 Setting Up 82 and 0 14:11 Kawhi's Latest Secret Endorsement Deal 15:34 The 2019 Clippers Free Agency Allegations 20:34 Will Kawhi Suit Up This Season? 22:34 Dillon Brooks Cashes In 24:34 Wemby's Paris Minicamp 27:05 VJ Edgecombe's LeBron FaceTime Story 29:34 Scottie Pippen Sounds Off on Zion 37:34 Remembering Don Nelson 39:30 Vinatieri's Hall of Fame Roast 40:55 QVC Wig Clip of the Week 42:32 Big Shot of the Week: Dave Bell 43:36 Playing 82 and 0 53:03 TV Talk and Sign-Off
This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation… In part 1 of a two-part conversation on the Whiskey, Jazz and Leadership Podcast, host Galen Bingham welcomes Hall of Fame keynote speaker, bestselling author, and SiriusXM host Dr. Willie Jolley, Jolley shares his journey from growing up in Washington, DC in a jazz-centered family to becoming an award-winning jazz club performer before being displaced by karaoke, then finding purpose as a DC public schools drug prevention coordinator whose speeches launched a speaking career. He recounts opportunities with Les Brown, syndicated radio and SiriusXM, multiple bestselling books, and major speaking honors, emphasizing his “setback is a setup for a comeback” mindset. They connect the podcast's themes through metaphors: whiskey as refinement, jazz as practiced improvisation and “playing the changes,” and leadership as developed through pressure, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing when no one is watching. Keep the conversation going inside the Whiskey, Jazz & Leadership VIP Room. For just $4 a month, you'll get video access to every Season 10 conversation, plus exclusive VIP content from every guest since Season 2. Try it free for 7 days and go deeper into the conversations, insights, and perspectives that can help you think differently and make better decisions. Join the VIP Room: Whiskey, Jazz & Leadership VIP Room: https://patreon.com/WhiskeyJazzandLeadership?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
There are some stories you hear that stay with you long after the conversation ends. This is one of them.In this episode, I sit down with Nathan Wieser, a husband, father and author of We Did It, to talk about a journey through pregnancy loss, infant loss, miscarriage, PTSD, grief and a fight to become a father that lasted more than a decade. Nathan and his wife Lucy endured loss after loss. But nothing could prepare them for the day their daughter Mary died during birth, while Lucy herself was fighting to stay alive. Nathan remembers sitting alone in a hospital hallway waiting for one thing: to hear his daughter cry. The cry never came. What followed were years of grief, trauma and fear before they found the courage to try again.Then came Otto. Born at just 26 weeks and weighing only two pounds, Otto spent 121 days in the NICU fighting through emergency surgeries, sepsis and moments when his parents didn't know if he would survive.In this episode:Losing their daughter Mary during childbirth and nearly losing Lucy tooThe miscarriages, grief and PTSD that followed their devastating lossFinding the courage to try for another child after years of traumaOtto's premature birth and the terrifying 121-day fight for his life in the NICUHow loss changed Nathan's perspective on fatherhood, marriage and what truly mattersThis is an incredibly raw conversation about losing children, surviving trauma, marriage, fatherhood and finding hope when life has given you every reason to stop believing things can get better.This conversation gave me a lot to think about as a father. I think it will do the same for you.Key Moments:00:00 Waiting for a Cry That Never Came06:22 The Diagnosis No Parent Is Ready For12:38 The Moment Everything Went Horribly Wrong18:04 Telling His Wife Their Baby Had Died24:19 Could They Ever Try for a Baby Again?28:17 Losing Their Twins Without a Heartbeat31:12 The Phone Call That Saved His Life36:45 Meeting His Two-Pound Son for the First Time41:42 The NICU Nightmare Begins47:25 His Heart Stopped Again49:13 The Miracle Doctors Couldn't Explain52:06 They Finally Got Home... Then Lost Everything54:15 Walking Through Hell to Find Their Miracle58:28 The Best and Worst of the Medical System1:00:36 Why He Gave Up Alcohol for His SonConnect with Me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/Connect with Nathan Wieser:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanwieser/We Did It by Nathan Wieser (Author): https://www.amazon.com/We-Did-perspective-enduring-miscarriages/dp/B0FLVTTHPY/
Bitcoin holds above $65K as investors return to ETFs ahead of a major week of inflation data. We cover the strongest Bitcoin ETF inflows since April, the collapse of BIP-110's miner support, and why gold continues to outperform as major banks raise their price targets. We also look at Berkshire Hathaway putting billions back into stocks, and what the latest Iran and Strait of Hormuz developments mean for markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The battle between homeowners and neighbourhood kids has reached a whole new level. We unpack the wild stories of boomers allegedly setting up booby traps to keep children off their lawns and ask whether they've taken things way too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Personal finance expert Mary Holm spoke to Jesse in the Auckland studio about her tips for setting up a rainy-day fund.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
-Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naive claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business. -Defense tech Hadrian raises $1.37B at $8B valuation -Athens-based Omilia, which has been working on automating voice calls and customer support since 2002, throwing AI at every process can be wasteful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Haworth, senior investment strategist at U.S. Bank Asset Management, entered the year saying that the stock market could "4-peat," by posting its fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains. While he says now that the market and economy have legitimate concerns to overcome, they also have fundamentals in place to do just that, setting up the potential for a 5-peat in 2027. Haworth does suggest that investors diversify further to help get them through the trouble spots, but he suggests putting more focus on domestic markets than international, being certain not to get too overloaded in the hot sectors and looking into parts of the fixed-income market where higher yields have been mostly overlooked. Ron Mastrogiovanni, chief executive officer at HealthView Services, discusses the firm's recent research, titled "Social Security Solvency & Retirement Planning: Calculating Lost Benefits and Income Solutions," which examines the financial impact of potential Social Security benefits reductions on future retirees. The report shows that, without steps to fully fund the program, a 54-year-old couple retiring in eight years receiving average Social Security benefits could lose more than $160,000 over their lifetime, with high-income families losing as much as $500,000. Even if changes are made to extend solvency, Mastrogiovanni suggests everyone — even younger workers — should consider the possibility of lower Social Security benefits as they make retirement plans. With small-cap stocks staging a strong rally this year — the small-cap index is up more than 20 percent year-to-date — Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi turns to an Avantis fund as his ETF of the Week, noting that the fund brings active management to stock selection, but does less trading than the small-cap index funds that regularly re-constitue as the benchmark changes.
The conversation begins with the hosts setting up for the podcast and discussing the technical aspects of their live stream. They then move on to discuss the gaming podcast episode 120 and share their thoughts on single-player games, particularly the experience of playing through a single-player game at launch. This leads to a discussion on campaigns in first-person shooter games and the disappointment with recent campaigns in popular game titles. Finally, they delve into the multiplayer gaming experience and the challenges faced with audio and gameplay in big map style games. The conversation delves into the impact of audio hardware on gaming, the evolution of gaming audio, the importance of in-game audio, the quality of gaming headsets, the role of audio in competitive gaming, and the experience of old vs. new games. The conversation covers topics related to gaming platform disparities, limitations on champion quest, account suspensions for violations, nuke lobbies and team play, camo grinding and the debate between skill vs. time, and the impact of matchmaking and SBMM on gaming experiences. The conversation delves into the evolution of Warzone, the impact of matchmaking on player experience, the balance between casual and competitive play, gameplay and movement styles, and the transition to future plans.TakeawaysThe experience of playing through a single-player game at launch may not always justify the cost, leading to a preference for renting or trying the game before purchasing.The disappointment with recent campaigns in popular first-person shooter games highlights the need for more engaging and replayable single-player experiences. Audio hardware plays a crucial role in gaming experiences.The quality of gaming headsets has significantly improved over time. Gaming platform disparities impact player experiencesAccount suspensions for violations aim to address unfair practicesCamo grinding raises questions about skill vs. time investmentMatchmaking and SBMM influence player satisfaction and game dynamics Warzone's evolution impacts player experienceBalancing casual and competitive play is crucialChapters00:00 Setting Up for the Podcast01:13 Gaming Podcast Episode 12004:25 Discussion on Single Player Games13:47 Campaigns in First-Person Shooter Games24:04 Multiplayer Gaming Experience25:20 The Impact of Audio Hardware on Gaming27:20 The Evolution of Gaming Audio28:40 The Importance of In-Game Audio30:44 The Quality of Gaming Headsets32:06 The Role of Audio in Competitive Gaming44:13 The Experience of Old vs. New Games54:04 Gaming Platform Disparity55:29 Champion Quest Limitations56:00 Account Suspensions for Violations57:15 Nuke Lobbies and Team Play58:01 Camo Grinding and Skill vs. Time01:12:04 Matchmaking and SBMM01:16:36 The Evolution of Warzone01:18:00 Matchmaking and Player Experience01:21:30 Casual vs. Competitive Play01:34:03 Gameplay and Movement Styles01:41:09 Transition and Future Plans
Jason Brown returns for a nuanced discussion about Zone 2 cardio, walking, conditioning, stress, recovery, and how cardio should fit into an individual's life.Jason joins me to discuss:• Whether Zone 2 cardio is actually overrated• How much of Zone 2's benefit comes from simply getting people moving• The value of reducing sedentary time and increasing daily activity• The relationship between Zone 2-style activity, NEAT, and mental health• Why getting outside and moving can provide benefits beyond fitness adaptations• Looking at cardio and all training through the lens of nervous system regulation• Accounting for the total stress already present in someone's life• Why cardio recommendations should begin with the individual's available time and capacity• The nuanced debate around whether walking counts as exercise• Why sprint training should not be treated as Zone 2 cardio• Why average heart rate during lifting or high-intensity training does not prove someone received a Zone 2 stimulus• The difference between cardiovascular strain and sustained aerobic work• Why exercise labels matter less than matching the activity to the person's needs• Jason's thoughts on the current state of online coaching• And much moreFollow Jason on Instagram:@jasonbrowntrainingCHAPTERS01:04 Setting Up the Zone 2 Controversy01:59 Who Is Zone 2 Cardio For?05:05 Social Media Hot Takes07:02 The Benefits of Sustained Aerobic Work10:41 Andrew's Questions About Zone 214:45 Mechanisms and Aerobic Adaptations21:13 Time Constraints and Effective Dosing29:07 Does Walking Count as Exercise?30:53 Walking as Therapy33:20 Regulation Matters More Than Debates34:09 Plug-and-Play Training35:40 Why Speed Training Is Not Zone 237:35 The Limits of Heart Rate as a Proxy39:39 Genetics and Individual Cardio Needs44:08 Making 30 to 60 Minutes Count47:21 Assessments and Coaching Standards50:40 The Reality of Online Coaching54:49 Aerobic Training Requires Time55:45 Final Thoughts and Where to Find JasonSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you think differently about Zone 2 cardio, walking, recovery, or conditioning:• Subscribe and check out more episodes• Share the episode on social media and tag @andrewcoatesfitness• Send it to someone who believes cardio needs to be intense to be worthwhileFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP STRENGTH APPUse code COATESRP:https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJUST BITE ME MEALSUse code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off:https://justbitememeals.comMACROSFIRST — FREE PREMIUM TRIAL• Download MacrosFirst• Begin setting up your account• When asked, “How did you hear about us?” enter: ANDREWKNKG BAGS — 15% OFFhttps://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676VERSA GRIPPShttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIAL• Visit: https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree• Reply to the email you receive or email trials@trainheroic.com• Let them know Andrew sent youL1 BIOMECHANICS AND ASSESSMENT COURSEUse code COATES:https://pro.activelifeprofessional.com/assessmentworkshopevents
CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:42 First Reactions to “The Dragon in Winter” 01:39 That Opening Dream Sequence 02:47 Setting Up the Finale & Rhaenyra's Downfall 05:15 Is Anyone in House of the Dragon Worth Rooting For? 08:12 The Smallfolk Turn Against Rhaenyra 09:27 Helaena, Dragon Dreams & Ulf's Strange Turn 11:59 Corlys Returns & Missing Story Beats 13:50 Dragon Chaos & Rhaenyra's Best Scene 16:31 Daemon, Rhaena & Rhaenyra's Trust Issues 19:07 Sunfyre's Shocking Return 23:43 Criston Cole's Fate & Winter Wolves 24:47 Aemond, Alicent & Harrenhal Frustrations 26:06 Aemond's Poisoning & Finale Predictions 27:11 Will the Gods Eye Battle Be Season 4? 28:08 Episode Ratings 30:13 Season 3 vs. Season 2 31:26 Final Thoughts & Outro
As a follow up to Episode 171 - Krystle sits down with Erin and Daniel from Faith Baptist School in Virginia to discuss effective ways to set beginning band students up for success.Full PresentationSupport the Show HereTo gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.comOur mission is to share practical advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.Connect with us with comments or ideasFollow the show:Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.comOn Youtube The Growing Band Director Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast GroupInstagram @thegrowingbanddirectorTik Tok @thegrowingbanddirectorIf you like what you hear please:Leave a Five Star Review and Share us with another band director!
Presented by Howard Hamilton, the founder of SoccermetricsWith the World Cup completed, Howard looks back at the tourney and sets up the next phase of the Libertadores- all in one place!
Bitcoin is holding above $64,000 as markets brace for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with expectations split between a pause and the possibility of a surprise hike. We also discuss the continued unwind in AI stocks, why crypto ETFs are putting pressure on traditional exchanges, and how leveraged ETFs are reshaping retail investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gina (perinatal fitness trainer and doula) and Roxanne (certified nurse midwife) define “unmedicated birth” for this episode as giving birth without an epidural, and explain why some people choose it. They cover potential benefits like easier position changes, fewer issues if an epidural doesn't work as expected, and physiologic/hormonal effects. They address concerns about epidural medications (including fentanyl use in some hospitals) and emphasize there's no morality in epidural vs. no epidural. Practical tips include choosing a supportive birth setting/team, touring hospitals, asking about monitoring options, tubs/showers, nitrous, and using comfort tools and mental skills—especially in transition—while remembering it's always okay to change your mind!Our video on hypnobirthing: https://youtu.be/QuCa5xRQCX0Our Relaxation sequence: https://youtube.com/shorts/gDOt2rkmmds?feature=share00:00 Welcome and Episode Focus01:08 Defining Unmedicated Birth02:09 Why Skip the Epidural02:53 Personal Birth Stories09:31 Movement and Comfort Benefits14:54 Hormones and Baby Transition18:01 Epidural Medication Concerns20:33 Setting Up for Success21:36 Choosing Place and Provider24:09 Transition or Truly Done32:58 When Coping Breaks Down36:51 Resetting Environment and Support37:57 Toilet And Transition38:33 Comfort Tools Practice41:31 Hospital Support Clues45:33 Tours And Staff Culture49:46 Doulas And Backup Plans53:05 Environment Shapes Pain57:59 Mental Skills For Labor01:02:25 Labor Cave Setup01:07:09 Epidural Without Shame01:09:37 Wrap Up And Resources————
Ike Reese and Spike Eskin break down the potential impact of LeBron James operating as the primary point guard for the Sixers. They also react to Jalen Carter's massive contract extension and a caller's critique of Jalen Hurts' playing style. The discussion covers everything from generational wealth to Joel Embiid's championship legacy. 01:00 - LeBron James Point Guard Role 07:45 - Jalen Carter's Contract Extension 15:27 - Spending Generational Wealth 19:06 - Debating Jalen Hurts' Style 24:02 - Joel Embiid's Championship Responsibility
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feThis video breaks down the exact roles, responsibilities, and level of control shared between a franchisor and a franchisee. While the franchisor is responsible for providing the complete operational blueprint including marketing, training guidelines, and brand protection tools the franchisee is the ultimate business owner who handles everyday operations like hiring, staff management, and executing the system. Through personal anecdotes about owning Five Guys franchises and navigating site approvals, the speakers emphasize the importance of following the proven system and maintaining a collaborative relationship to achieve profitability.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?
Tom Kennedy and Jacob Saylors are the returning Detroit Lions kick returners right now, with Khalil Dorsey and Greg Dortch pushing hard to take the job. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp values ball security and net field position, and Kennedy checks those boxes. So does Saylors, but not with a lot of dynamic ablity. With today's kickoff rules, reliability beats boom-or-bust. Who leads the Detroit Lions kick return battle? Tom Kennedy leads because he is the clean, assignment-sound option, and Khalil Dorsey and Greg Dortch are the most credible challengers for explosive plays. Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy has been a reliable return man, catching the ball, following blocks, and protecting possession. Cornerback Khalil Dorsey brings top-end speed and prior team return experience. Wide receiver Greg Dortch arrived from Arizona with recent volume and will get real chances. As Jeff Risdon noted on the Detroit Lions Podcast Daily DLP, Fipp will reward the returner who elevates average starting field position without sacrificing ball security. How good were the Lions on kick returns last season? They finished a notch below league average in both return average and resulting field position. The primary kick returner logged 33 returns for 897 yards, an average of 27.2, compared to the NFL average of 28.8. Detroit's average post-kickoff field position was the 30.2 yard line, short of the 30.8 league average. Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy produced 447 yards on 16 returns, a 27.9 average. Another returner finished at 26.8 on six returns. The Lions punt return fixture led the NFL with 32 punt return attempts but managed only 7.5 yards per return, which underscored the need for more juice and cleaner execution. That is not good enough for a unit Fipp expects to win the hidden yardage battle. Which names should fans watch in camp reps? Greg Dortch and Khalil Dorsey headline the challengers, while Dominic Lovett and Sione Vaki project better in supporting roles. Detroit Lions wide receiver Greg Dortch has 39 kick returns at 26.3 yards per return since 2024, including 31 for a 26.2 average last year. Jeff Risdon noted Arizona's special teams were not strong, which affected his numbers, but Dortch still brings proven reps. Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey posted four kick returns for 159 yards in 2024, including a 72 yarder, the longest Lions kickoff return in eight years. Detroit Lions slot receiver Dominic Lovett had one kick return for 22, and he had not returned kicks in college beyond a single punt at Missouri, so he is not a natural option. Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki logged two returns for 39, with one going for 29, but he excels more as a lead blocker on returns. Keeping Vaki as a blocker boosts whichever returner wins the role. Roster-wise, last year's primary kick returner is competing with Sione Vaki, Jabari Small, and Kai Robichaux for the RB4 role, and as Jeff Risdon speculated, if he is not the return man, he probably is not on the 53. How do today's kickoff rules shape the decision? Touchdowns are rare, so field position and ball security drive the choice. That reality favors Kennedy's profile while leaving room for Dortch or Dorsey to claim the job if they upgrade average start without inviting risk. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jacobsaylors #lionstrainingcamp #tomkennedy #khalildorsey #gregdortch #sionevaki #dominiclovett #davefipp #jackfox #grantstewart #craigreynolds #jabarismall #kairobichaux #jeffrisdon #michaelgrey #detroitlionskickreturner #nflkickoffrules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this essential Part 2 of our series on Estate Reclamation, Russell Paul Arthur continues his deep dive into the lawful procedures required to reclaim your estate from the control of the Crown Commonwealth. Building on the foundational knowledge from Part 1, Russell explains the specific affidavit processes, private trust structures, and judicial remedies available through Grace Private Court. We explore how to transition your assets from public domain control to private sovereign authority, and the exact steps required to execute an estate reclamation and restructure your life for maximum protection and asset preservation. ⏱️ Important Chapter Points & Exact Timestamps 0:00.6 Welcome to The Sovereign Man Podcast and The Awakening Podcast 0:05.9 Fifth Visit from Russell Paul Arthur 0:23.7 Russell Paul Arthur's Self-Introduction 0:42.7 Grace Private Society: A Sovereign Organization 1:01.7 Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom 1:17.7 Grace Private Court: Handling Judiciary Matters 1:29.4 Creator of Grace Sovereignty Academy 1:59.6 System of Control and Extortion 3:18.8 The Importance of Private Courts and Corruption 3:52.7 Creating Something Outside the System 4:27.8 Current System Built on Fiction, Fraud, and Deception 5:31.7 Only Way is Out: Leave the System and Start Fresh 6:20.3 You Don't Win in Their System 6:58.4 Current Court System is a Tiered System 7:38.7 Judges Prevent Access to Court of Equity 8:05.0 All Property Locked into Public Trusts 8:25.7 System Works on Two Principles: Control and Extortion 12:24.4 What is a Public Estate? 12:49.1 Disclaimer and Advisory 15:14.5 Using Affidavit to Get Courts, Detectives, Bailiffs to Back Off 19:40.7 Public Trust Arrangements Explained 22:05.6 Deception and Fraudulent Measures: Grounds for Remedy 23:26.8 Undisclosed Arrangements: Grounds for Coming Back for Remedy 31:11.6 True Relief and Remedy Outside the System 32:08.5 The Private Estate Solution 35:37.0 Setting Up a Private Estate with Academy Members 37:54.3 Remedy and Solution: Estate Reclamation 39:10.3 The Paramount Claim 39:36.9 Estate Reclamation Done in Accordance with Law of Maxims of Equity 40:04.2 Maxim: "Equity Will Not Suffer a Wrong to Be Without a Remedy" 40:39.4 Maxim: "Equity Will Not Allow a Statute to Be Used as a Cloak for Fraud" 43:07.3 Lord Chancellery and Chancery Court of Equity 43:14.2 Equity as Remedy to Common Law 44:37.9 Most Courts Around the World Have Equity Built In 45:01.8 True Court of Equity Sits in Exclusive Equity 47:32.8 Court of Chancery: Highest of Highest Courts 47:52.9 Judges Prevent People from Going Up Through System 48:05.8 Creating Our Own Private Court with True Equity 49:50.5 Our Court is Justice by Consent 67:43.5 Estate Reclamation as Remedy and Solution 69:14.5 Maxim: "Equity Looks to the Intent and Not the Form" 70:19.1 Maxim: "Equity Regards the Beneficiary as the True Owner" 86:39 Closing Discussion and Fair Payment System 87:05.3 The 10-Week Trial System 87:37.7 10% Completion Rate and Serious Commitment Required 122:33.2 Academy Courses and Classes 122:50.7 10-Week Group Mentorship Sessions 123:04.2 Fully Informed Decision After 10 Weeks 123:19.4 Next Episode: Status Protection 123:22.7 Private Trusts and Formation 123:37.9 Operating in the Public Safely Through Private Trusts 123:47.6 Private Trusts as Lawful Avatars and Protective Shields 123:50.9 Final Links and Contact Information TOTAL DURATION: 123 minutes 57 seconds
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