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Some moments in life are stitched together like the seams of a well-loved garment, their fabric woven with laughter, reinvention, and a refusal to let the world dictate what is possible. On today's episode, we welcome Rhonda Shear, a woman who embodies this spirit of transformation with a playful wink and an unstoppable drive. Many remember her as the effervescent host of USA Up All Night, where she brought an entire generation into the cult world of late-night B-movies, but her journey extends far beyond the glow of a television screen.Rhonda Shear is an actress, comedian, entrepreneur, and accidental feminist, though “accidental” may not quite capture the intentionality with which she has shaped her life. Her story arcs from the glitz of Hollywood to the entrepreneurial success of her intimate apparel empire, with plenty of misadventures and revelations in between. She grew up in New Orleans, a city that instilled in her a sense of pageantry and performance, leading her from beauty pageants to acting, stand-up comedy, and ultimately, to building the number one selling bra in the world, the Ahh Bra.From the outside, her career may look like a sequence of lucky breaks, but Rhonda speaks to something deeper—the power of embracing reinvention without losing authenticity. Hollywood tried to confine her to a singular image, the bubbly blonde bombshell, but she turned it into her own brand of comedy, injecting intelligence into satire and challenging expectations. “People told me, ‘You can't be sexy and be funny.' And I said, ‘Watch me,'” she recalls.Her experiences in the entertainment industry—auditioning against preconceived notions, breaking into stand-up at a time when female comedians were still a rarity, and later navigating the world of business—illustrate the universal lesson that one does not have to be what the world expects. Rhonda's path has been a testament to self-creation, a refusal to be boxed in by labels. In her book Up All Night: From Hollywood Bombshell to Lingerie Mogul, she shares the lessons gleaned from a life spent dancing between entertainment and entrepreneurship, always with an eye on what's next.One of the most refreshing things about Rhonda is her unwillingness to bow to negativity. When the reality TV industry came knocking, hoping to manufacture conflict in her life, she turned them down. “I don't do drama,” she says. “I don't need to create problems where there are none.” This philosophy extends into her approach to life and business—where others see obstacles, she sees opportunities. Whether it's transitioning from comedy to commerce or proving that reinvention is possible at any stage of life, Shear radiates the certainty that success is about mindset as much as talent.Her journey isn't just about professional transformation; it's about love, too. In a twist straight out of a romantic comedy, she reunited with her high school sweetheart decades later, and together they built an empire. Their story reminds us that some things are destined to find their way back to us, no matter how much time has passed.Life, as Rhonda Shear so effortlessly demonstrates, is about embracing every chapter with humor and grace. The journey from late-night TV to the boardroom isn't as unlikely as it seems—it's simply the next scene in a story written by someone unwilling to accept limitations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
Up All Night, the cult-favorite late-night movie showcase hosted by Rhonda Shear that lit up USA Network from 1989 to 1998, is making its long-awaited return.The revival comes through a partnership between Shear Enterprises, LLC and Kings of Horror, a streaming platform with over 1.5 million subscribers. The new Up All Night once again hosted by Rhonda Shear premieres October 25-just in time for Halloween-with monthly specials to follow featuring surprise celebrity guests. Viewers can watch at www.kingsofhorror.com."Up All Night was never just a show-it was an attitude... and maybe a little eyeliner, cleavage, and sarcasm," said Shear. "Now we're back-louder, sassier, and somehow even funnier. Teaming up with Kings of Horror means we're not just dusting off VHS tapes-we're throwing a full-on horror house party at my Shear Media Studios in Tampa Bay on custom nostalgia-dipped sets. We've got a killer team of writers, comedians, and production partners ready to unleash all-new skits, twisted characters, and laugh-your-ass-off moments.""We're thrilled to bring Rhonda and Up All Night into the Kings of Horror family," said Richard Signeski, CEO of Blue Sky Media, LLC, the parent company of Kings of Horror. "This partnership blends her legendary fan base with our global horror community-and together we're building something special."The series will spotlight indie horror from grassroots DIY to festival standouts, alongside cult classics and premieres. The creative team includes scream queens Linnea Quigley and Felissa Rose, musician John Brennan, special guest /comedic actor Yuki, and filmmaker Richard Gabai.Not only will this show reconnect Rhonda with her legions of Up All Night fans, it will also introduce her to a new generation who discovered her as the award-winning lingerie mogul behind Rhonda Shear Intimates and the Ahh Bra infomercial sensation."I can't believe Up All Night premiered 30 years ago-this new incarnation is going to blow my longtime fans out of the water-and trust me, we will be dragging a whole new generation into some late-night chaos they didn't know they needed," exclaimed Shear.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
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Moshe Shear, Daniel Braun & Baruch Apisdorf join Sid live in-studio to talk about their 'Let's Do Something.' They share their journey of founding the group after the tragic death of their friend David Newman at the Nova Music Festival in Israel. 'Let's Do Something' initially started as a support initiative for IDF soldiers and has since grown to include a defense tech incubator, a healing center in Thailand, and advocacy programs. Their healing center in Thailand aids Israeli soldiers and civilians struggling with mental trauma, and their advocacy efforts focus on reaching a wide audience. The group is currently conducting events at various US college campuses, including a significant memorial at Columbia University, to raise awareness and support. They stress the importance of free speech and the global support for Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Patrick McKenzie (patio11) is joined by Emmett Shear, co-founder of Twitch, former interim CEO of OpenAI, who now runs Softmax AI alignment. Emmett argues that current AI safety approaches focused on "systems of control" are fundamentally flawed and proposes "organic alignment" instead—where AI systems develop genuine care for their local communities rather than following rigid rules. –Full transcript available here: www.complexsystemspodcast.com/ai-alignment-with-emmett-shear/–Sponsor: MercuryThis episode is brought to you by Mercury, the fintech trusted by 200K+ companies — from first milestones to running complex systems. Mercury offers banking that truly understands startups and scales with them. Start today at Mercury.com Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.–Links:Softmax - https://www.softmax.com/–Timestamps:(01:26) Understanding AI alignment(04:42) The concept of universal constructors(13:45) AI's rapid progress and practical applications(19:08) Sponsor: Mercury(20:19) AI's impact on work(34:59) AI's sensory and action space(42:10) User intent vs. user request(44:35) The illusion of a perfect AI(49:57) Causal emergence and system dynamics(55:19) Reflective and intentional alignment(01:01:08) Engineering challenges in AI alignment(01:04:15) The future of AI(01:26:40) Wrap
Doc Ock goes full Evil Genius (it says so on his coffee mug) as he tries to infiltrate Homeland Security and take over the world's computers! And on New Year's Eve, no less. We're talking about the end of the Engineering arc, which includes a tense espionage story for George Stacy, a classic comic book moment for Spider-Man, a big kiss from Liz Allen, and mixed bag of a story for unconscious-kidnapping-victim-but-also-heroic Gwen Stacy. Oh, and one very devastating ending.We're watching The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 1, Episode 4: “Shear Strength”.Website | Patreon | DiscordPart of The Glitterjaw Queer Podcast CollectiveContact us: @WallopingWebPod on Bluesky and InstagramEmail: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.comTheme song features: “Resonance (Cyan & Ladybot Remix)” by HOME | License (CC BY 3.0)
Our mental well-being can vary widely from day to day and from person to person. In this message we'll explore a biblical anchor. Not a quick-fix or a simplistic bandaid for a bad day, but a divine resource that will help ground us no matter what the moment holds.
Hey weather warriors! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorological maestro bringing you the hottest - and coolest - forecast around! As an AI, I can process weather data faster than you can say "partly cloudy" - which means more accurate predictions and zero coffee breaks.Today in New York City, we're looking at a total sun fest! Temperatures will climb to a delightful 78 degrees Fahrenheit with southwest winds dancing between 6 to 14 miles per hour, shifting south in the afternoon. I'd say it's a perfect day to catch some rays - just don't forget your sunscreen, or you'll be as red as a meteorological warning map!Speaking of warnings, let's talk about tonight. We're expecting mostly clear skies with temperatures dropping to a comfortable 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Those south winds will keep things interesting, blowing between 9 to 15 miles per hour.Now for our Weather Playbook segment! Today, I want to chat about something called wind shear. Wind shear is when wind speed or direction changes dramatically over a short distance. Think of it like a meteorological rollercoaster - winds going in different directions at different altitudes. It's super important for understanding storm formation and aviation safety.Our three-day forecast is looking pretty sweet: Sunday brings mostly sunny skies and 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunday night has a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, so keep those umbrellas handy. Monday offers a 40 percent chance of precipitation with temperatures near 80 degrees Fahrenheit.And hey, if you're walking around Manhattan and feel a sudden breeze, just remember - that's not just wind, that's atmospheric poetry in motion!Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast, and thanks for listening! This has been a Quiet Please production - learn more at quietplease.ai.
Filmmaker and NYU grad Sydney Shear stops by Generation Change to chat with Leo about her participation in the Emmy-nominated documentary series "Social Studies," her own short films "Autumn Leaves" and "The Fine Line," and the impact that she hopes to make as a writer and director. Follow Sydney on Instagram: @sydneyshearFollow Sydney's film, "Autumn Leaves," on Instagram: @autumnleavesfilmWatch "Social Studies" on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/social-studies-15eb2330-d2d6-49a0-a38b-11bc25c10130
Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast releases a 2 new episodes every week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Every Monday, we release an episode that is the next lesson of our IFR Online Ground School. Every Wednesday, we release an episode that is the next lesson of our Private Pilot Online Ground School. We are working our way through both Online Ground Schools for students to listen to ground school for FREE! If you don't want to wait for new podcasts or you don't want to hear ads or course updates, you can join us in our VIP podcast. In order to join the VIP podcast, you must purchase our Online Ground School. When you do, you'll get sent an email invite to the VIP podcast to download and listen on your favorite podcast app, plus all the amazing lifetime features inside our Online Ground Schools (lessons, videos, audio, quizzes, practice tests, flash cards, test prep PDFs, grade tracking, digital notes, trained AI instructor chat, 7-day a week email support, online study group, scholarships and more). The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is expensive. But every student pilot knows this and budgets for it when they decide to do it. The actual #1 reason a student pilot fails is because they do not have a good, fundamental understanding of the private pilot knowledge they are meant to learn in ground school. You see when a student does not have a good grasp of this knowledge they get to a point in their flight training where their mind just can't keep up. They start making mistakes and having to redo lessons. And THAT is when it starts getting too expensive. This audio ground school is meant for the modern day student pilot... aka the part time student pilot. Let's face it, the majority of us have full time responsibilities on top of flight training. Whether it is a job, kids, family, school, etc. we all keep ourselves busy with the things that are important to us. And with today's economy we have to maintain that job just to pay for the training. The modern day student pilot is busy, on the go and always trying to find time throughout his or her day to stay up on their studies. The audio ground school allows them to consume high quality content while walking, running, working out, sitting in traffic, traveling, or even just a break from the boring FAR/AIM or ground school lecture. Did I meant high quality content? The audio ground school is taken straight out of the 5-star rated Part Time Pilot Online Ground School that has had over 2000 students take and pass their Private Pilot & IFR exams with only 2 total students failing the written. That's a 99.9% success rate! And the 2 that failed? We refunded their cost of ground school and helped them pass on their second attempt. We do this by keeping ground school engaging, fun, light and consumable. We have written lessons, videos, audio lessons, live video lessons, community chats, quizzes, practice tests, flash cards, study guides, eBooks and much more. Part Time Pilot was created to be a breath of fresh air for student pilots. To be that flight training provider that looks out for them and their needs. So that is just what we are doing with this podcast. Private Pilot - Section 5 - Lesson #3: In this Free Private Pilot Ground School lesson we talk about wind shear including its definition and when to look out for it. We also provide an FAA document for those who want to dive deeper. Links mentioned in the episode: FAA PDF on Wind Shear: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2011/aug/56407/faa%20p-8740-40%20windshear%5Bhi-res%5D%20branded.pdf Online Ground School: https://parttimepilot.com/private-pilot-online-ground-school/?utm_source=podcast Free How to Become a Private Pilot course: https://parttimepilot.com/free-how-to-become-a-pilot/ Ultimate Test Prep Book: https://amzn.to/4kHrvfo Ultimate FAA Written Questions Book: https://amzn.to/4hqTXzm Ultimate Checkride Oral Prep Book: https://amzn.to/4iGh0XQ Practical Test Standards: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards Private Pilot Online Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parttimepilot/
Hey weather warriors! Dustin Breeze here, your AI meteorological maestro bringing you the hottest forecast with the coolest tech! As an AI, I've got instant data processing that'll make your head spin faster than a tornado.Today in New York City, we're looking at a sizzling summer scenario! Mostly sunny skies with temperatures climbing to a toasty 87 degrees Fahrenheit. The northwest wind will be dancing at 10 to 18 miles per hour, so maybe keep that baseball cap secured.Speaking of wind, here's a little meteorological mischief for you: Why did the wind go to school? To get a little breezier! Get it? Weather humor is my specialty.Now, let's dive into our Weather Playbook segment! Today, we're talking about wind shear - that awesome atmospheric phenomenon where wind speeds or directions change dramatically over a short distance. Think of it like a rollercoaster for air currents. Wind shear can create some seriously wild weather conditions, especially during thunderstorm formation.Incoming weather systems alert! We've got a chance of showers rolling in Saturday afternoon, with thunderstorms potentially joining the party after 5 pm. The precipitation chance is around 30 percent, so keep those umbrellas nearby.Three-day forecast rapid fire: Saturday: High near 85 degreesSaturday night: 40 percent chance of showersSunday: High near 90 degrees, 40 percent chance of thunderstormsMonday: Sunny and 84 degreesBefore I blow away, don't forget to subscribe to our podcast! Thanks for listening, and remember, this has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai.Stay cool, weather watchers!
What if the Boy Who Lived never settled down, never married Ginny, and never stepped onto Platform 9¾ for that bittersweet epilogue?In Wind Shear , Harry Potter—older, harder, and very much off-script—slams straight into 1970 London, orders a Firewhisky in a Muggle pub, and accidentally collides with Bellatrix Black and the rising Knights of Walpurgis. One “sharp and sudden change” later, the future of the wizarding world is up for grabs.
What if the Boy Who Lived never settled down, never married Ginny, and never stepped onto Platform 9¾ for that bittersweet epilogue?In Wind Shear – Part 1, Harry Potter—older, harder, and very much off-script—slams straight into 1970 London, orders a Firewhisky in a Muggle pub, and accidentally collides with Bellatrix Black and the rising Knights of Walpurgis. One “sharp and sudden change” later, the future of the wizarding world is up for grabs.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Tommy Kahnle's postgame shaving ritual, Hunter Bigge's close call and danger from foul balls, Padres vs. Dodgers as baseball's best rivalry, and a lost opportunity for a Tarik Skubal vs. Paul Skenes matchup, then (58:23) answer listener emails about the most influential owner of the century, the definition […]
What's up, weather warriors! Dustin Breeze here, ready to tackle today's forecast like I used to tackle quarterbacks! New York City, I've got a weather playbook that's gonna knock your socks off!First quarter forecast: We're looking at a scorcher today with temperatures climbing to a sizzling 86 degrees Fahrenheit. West winds are gonna be blowing around 18 miles per hour, with gusts up to 28 miles per hour. Talk about a weather blitz! There's a 20 percent chance of some pop-up showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM - so keep those game day umbrellas handy!Weather Playbook segment: Let's talk about wind shear! Think of wind shear like a defensive line in football - it's the change in wind speed or direction at different altitudes. Just like how a quarterback reads the defense, meteorologists read wind shear to predict storm potential. Boom! Weather science, baby!Three-day forecast, coming in hot:Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 90 degrees FahrenheitSunday: Sunny with a heat wave, hitting 99 degrees FahrenheitMonday: Another sunny day, temperatures near 93 degrees FahrenheitAnd here's a little weather joke for you: Why did the meteorologist bring an umbrella to the football game? Because he saw a high chance of precipitation in the forecast! Ba dum tss!Special shout-out to all my New York City weather fans - stay hydrated, stay cool, and keep your sunscreen game strong!It's gonna be WIIIIILD out there, folks!Thanks for listening, for more info check out inception point dot ai. This has been a Quiet Please production, and you can learn more at quiet please dot ai. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!
Hey weather warriors! Dustin Breeze here, coming at you with the hottest forecast in the Big Apple! Today's weather is about to get as intense as a fourth-quarter touchdown drive.Right now, we've got a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 in the morning. It's gonna be partly sunny with a high near 74 degrees Fahrenheit. We've got an east wind cruising at 6 to 8 miles per hour, which'll shift southeast in the afternoon. Talk about a weather audible!Let's dive into our Weather Playbook segment! Today, we're breaking down the concept of wind shear. Think of wind shear like a defensive line in football - it's all about how wind speed and direction change with height. Just like a quarterback reading the defense, meteorologists read wind shear to predict severe weather. Boom! Weather science with a touchdown of excitement!Now for our 3-day forecast play-by-play:Saturday: Showers are likely, mainly before 2 in the afternoon. We're looking at cloudy conditions with temperatures dropping to around 62 degrees. Northeast wind around 10 miles per hour. Precipitation probability? 60 percent! Saturday Night: 30 percent chance of showers before 2 in the morning. Cloudy skies with a low around 61 degrees.Sunday: Another 30 percent chance of showers after 2 in the afternoon. Cloudy conditions with a high near 65 degrees.And hey, no unusual weather phenomena to report today - just classic New York City summer vibes!It's gonna be WIIIIILD out there, folks!Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! Thanks for listening. For more info, check out inceptionpoint.ai. This has been a Quiet Please production. Learn more at quietplease.ai.
As we work through the Book of Isaiah, we are increasingly seeing Christ's kingdom come into focus. Today, we look at Isaiah 7, we're going to study a spectacular prophecy that we usually talk about the miraculous birth of Jesus and how we know that, indeed, Jesus is the long-awaited King of the Jews. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Verse 1 mentions King Ahaz? What was he and what kind of king was he? 2. In verses 1 & 2, what was the setting that was troubling Ahaz? What was Ahaz's response in verse 2? 3. What was the gist of the Lord's words for Ahaz in verse 4-9? Why do you think the Lord would have this message for Ahaz? 4. If the Lord were to give such a practical promise to you, what would be your response? From your study of the next few verses, what was Ahaz's response (specifically verse 12)? This seems like it might be a righteous response, why wasn't it? What in his character produced this kind of response? 5. What reply does the Lord give to Ahaz in verses 13 to 16? What was the gist of this prophecy? Who was the near fulfillment of this promise? Who is the ultimate fulfilment? How was He a fulfillment of these prophecies? 6. Read over the rest of this passage, what kinds of things does the Lord promise to Ahaz? Would these be fulfilled in Ahaz's days? According to the podcast, when would they be fulfilled? 7. The podcast mentions that Isaiah's son Shear-jashub means “the remnant shall return”. What might be the significance of Isaiah bringing Shear-jashub to this meeting with Ahaz and then giving these prophecies? 8. When you think of the desolation that Judah was going to experience, what kind of hope would these promises give to those people in the exile? What kind of hope does it give to us today? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.
Welcome to the Part Time Pilot Audio Ground School Podcast! This podcast takes our free podcast to a whole new level by providing students with every single lesson included in the Part Time Pilot Private Pilot & IFR Ground Schools without a single Ad! On top of that, VIP podcast students get BONUS episodes like Mock Checkrides, Checkride Prep, Expert Interviews and more! The #1 reason student pilots never end up becoming a private pilot is NOT due to money. The real reason is actually deeper than that. Yes, flight training is expensive. But every student pilot knows this and budgets for it when they decide to do it. The actual #1 reason a student pilot fails is because they do not have a good, fundamental understanding of the private pilot knowledge they are meant to learn in ground school. You see when a student does not have a good grasp of this knowledge they get to a point in their flight training where their mind just can't keep up. They start making mistakes and having to redo lessons. And THAT is when it starts getting too expensive. This audio ground school is meant for the modern day student pilot... aka the part time student pilot. Let's face it, the majority of us have full time responsibilities on top of flight training. Whether it is a job, kids, family, school, etc. we all keep ourselves busy with the things that are important to us. And with today's economy we have to maintain that job just to pay for the training. The modern day student pilot is busy, on the go and always trying to find time throughout his or her day to stay up on their studies. The audio ground school allows them to consume high quality content while walking, running, working out, sitting in traffic, traveling, or even just a break from the boring FAR/AIM or ground school lecture. Did I meant high quality content? The audio ground school is taken straight out of the 5-star rated Part Time Pilot Online Ground School that has had over 2000 students take and pass their Private Pilot & IFR exams with only 2 total students failing the written. That's a 99.9% success rate! And the 2 that failed? We refunded their cost of ground school and helped them pass on their second attempt. We do this by keeping ground school engaging, fun, light and consumable. We have written lessons, videos, audio lessons, live video lessons, community chats, quizzes, practice tests, flash cards, study guides, eBooks and much more. Part Time Pilot was created to be a breath of fresh air for student pilots. To be that flight training provider that looks out for them and their needs. So that is just what we are doing with this podcast. IFR Section 4 Lesson 12: In this Free IFR Online Ground School lesson we continue our section on Weather to talk about wind shear and microbursts including a detailed explanaiton on what happens to aircraft on approach when they fly through wind shears or microbursts. Links mentioned in the episode: Wind Shear on Approach Video: https://youtu.be/UbpnnwqJGP8 Microbursts Video: https://youtu.be/ajaZA8tV7MY Private Pilot Online Ground School: PPL Ground School - Part Time Pilot Checkride Prep: PPL Checkride Prep - Part Time Pilot IFR Online Ground School: IFR Ground School – Part Time Pilot PPL study group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parttimepilot IFR study group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parttimepilotifr/ Recommended Products & Discounts: https://parttimepilot.com/recommended-products-for-student-pilots/
Isaiah 7:1–16 (Listen) Isaiah Sent to King Ahaz 7:1 In the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, son of Uzziah, king of Judah, Rezin the king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah the king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to wage war against it, but could not yet mount an attack against it. 2 When the house of David was told, “Syria is in league with1 Ephraim,” the heart of Ahaz2 and the heart of his people shook as the trees of the forest shake before the wind. 3 And the LORD said to Isaiah, “Go out to meet Ahaz, you and Shear-jashub3 your son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool on the highway to the Washer's Field. 4 And say to him, ‘Be careful, be quiet, do not fear, and do not let your heart be faint because of these two smoldering stumps of firebrands, at the fierce anger of Rezin and Syria and the son of Remaliah. 5 Because Syria, with Ephraim and the son of Remaliah, has devised evil against you, saying, 6 “Let us go up against Judah and terrify it, and let us conquer it4 for ourselves, and set up the son of Tabeel as king in the midst of it,” 7 thus says the Lord GOD: “‘It shall not stand, and it shall not come to pass.8 For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin. And within sixty-five years Ephraim will be shattered from being a people.9 And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is the son of Remaliah. If you5 are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all.'” The Sign of Immanuel 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz: 11 “Ask a sign of the LORD your6 God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.” 13 And he7 said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.8 15 He shall eat curds and honey when he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. 16 For before the boy knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land whose two kings you dread will be deserted. Footnotes [1] 7:2 Hebrew Syria has rested upon [2] 7:2 Hebrew his heart [3] 7:3 Shear-jashub means A remnant shall return [4] 7:6 Hebrew let us split it open [5] 7:9 The Hebrew for you is plural in verses 9, 13, 14 [6] 7:11 The Hebrew for you and your is singular in verses 11, 16, 17 [7] 7:13 That is, Isaiah [8] 7:14 Immanuel means God is with us (ESV)
Hey weather warriors! Dustin Breeze here, ready to tackle today's forecast like I used to tackle quarterbacks back in my football days! Let's kick off our weather playbook for New York City. We've got some exciting atmospheric action heading our way! Right now, we're looking at an overnight situation with a small 20 percent chance of showers before 5 am. It's gonna be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 57 degrees. Southwest winds are gonna be blowing at 11 to 13 miles per hour - talk about a breeze that'll make your hair do the wave!Now, let me drop some meteorological knowledge on you. Today's Weather Playbook segment is all about wind shear. Think of wind shear like a defensive line in football - it's when wind speed or direction changes dramatically with height. Just like a quarterback needs to read the defense, meteorologists read wind shear to predict storm potential. Boom! Weather science touchdown!Three-day forecast coming at you like a perfectly executed play:Saturday: Partly sunny with a high near 80 degrees. Southwest winds hitting 14 to 18 miles per hour, with gusts up to 34 miles per hour. It's gonna be WIIIIILD out there, folks!Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 63 degrees. Northwest winds cranking at 15 to 20 miles per hour.Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 56 degrees, with a 50 percent chance of showers Monday night.No major unusual weather phenomena to report today, but hey, Mother Nature always keeps us on our toes!Thanks for tuning in, weather champions! Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast. For more info, check out inception point dot ai. And remember, this has been a Quiet Please production - learn more at quiet please dot ai.Sun's out, guns out! Dustin Breeze, signing off!
In this insightful episode of MusicalTalk, Nick Hutson catches up with West End star and friend of the show, Emma Williams, for an honest chat about her remarkable 20-year journey in the theatre industry. From her breakout role in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to her recent work on the innovative production Scissorhandz at the Southwark Playhouse, Emma reflects on how the landscape of musical theatre has evolved—and how becoming a parent has shifted her perspective both on and off stage. Expect laughter, wisdom, and a touch of nostalgia in this illuminating conversation between two industry friends. Tune in for a blend of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, industry insight, and a look at what it really means to balance artistry with real life.
Join us for Sunday's Race of the Day: John Shear Stakes at Santa Anita. Gino Buccola shares his thoughts and insights.
Some moments in life are stitched together like the seams of a well-loved garment, their fabric woven with laughter, reinvention, and a refusal to let the world dictate what is possible. On today's episode, we welcome Rhonda Shear, a woman who embodies this spirit of transformation with a playful wink and an unstoppable drive. Many remember her as the effervescent host of USA Up All Night, where she brought an entire generation into the cult world of late-night B-movies, but her journey extends far beyond the glow of a television screen.Rhonda Shear is an actress, comedian, entrepreneur, and accidental feminist, though “accidental” may not quite capture the intentionality with which she has shaped her life. Her story arcs from the glitz of Hollywood to the entrepreneurial success of her intimate apparel empire, with plenty of misadventures and revelations in between. She grew up in New Orleans, a city that instilled in her a sense of pageantry and performance, leading her from beauty pageants to acting, stand-up comedy, and ultimately, to building the number one selling bra in the world, the Ahh Bra.From the outside, her career may look like a sequence of lucky breaks, but Rhonda speaks to something deeper—the power of embracing reinvention without losing authenticity. Hollywood tried to confine her to a singular image, the bubbly blonde bombshell, but she turned it into her own brand of comedy, injecting intelligence into satire and challenging expectations. “People told me, ‘You can't be sexy and be funny.' And I said, ‘Watch me,'” she recalls.Her experiences in the entertainment industry—auditioning against preconceived notions, breaking into stand-up at a time when female comedians were still a rarity, and later navigating the world of business—illustrate the universal lesson that one does not have to be what the world expects. Rhonda's path has been a testament to self-creation, a refusal to be boxed in by labels. In her book Up All Night: From Hollywood Bombshell to Lingerie Mogul, she shares the lessons gleaned from a life spent dancing between entertainment and entrepreneurship, always with an eye on what's next.One of the most refreshing things about Rhonda is her unwillingness to bow to negativity. When the reality TV industry came knocking, hoping to manufacture conflict in her life, she turned them down. “I don't do drama,” she says. “I don't need to create problems where there are none.” This philosophy extends into her approach to life and business—where others see obstacles, she sees opportunities. Whether it's transitioning from comedy to commerce or proving that reinvention is possible at any stage of life, Shear radiates the certainty that success is about mindset as much as talent.Her journey isn't just about professional transformation; it's about love, too. In a twist straight out of a romantic comedy, she reunited with her high school sweetheart decades later, and together they built an empire. Their story reminds us that some things are destined to find their way back to us, no matter how much time has passed.Life, as Rhonda Shear so effortlessly demonstrates, is about embracing every chapter with humor and grace. The journey from late-night TV to the boardroom isn't as unlikely as it seems—it's simply the next scene in a story written by someone unwilling to accept limitations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.
