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Liz and Ben are joined by Pratchett academic and cosplayer Freyja Stokes as they head out to the Discworld countryside for a bit of peace, quiet and definitely no murders, in Terry Pratchett's final City Watch book, 2011's Snuff. Sam Vimes is facing his ultimate ordeal: a holiday. But no sooner has he made a mess of meeting the staff at Crundles, the Ramkin country estate, than he smells something rotten in the Shires. When the local blacksmith offers to meet him at midnight, he and his trusty valet Willikins instead find a puddle of blood and the ire of the local magistrates. A lot more's afoot than a simple murder - and it seems to have something to do with goblins, tobacco, and Fred Colon taking a funny turn... One of the last of the Discworld novels, and the final one starring Sam Vimes and (in their by now customary secondary roles) the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, Snuff also introduces a new species of fantasy creature to the Disc: goblins. Not so much hated as barely considered by other peoples, they eke out a wretched existence in the corners of the world that can hide them, a remnant of the Old Days of Dark Lords and magical war. But for Pratchett, of course, goblins aren't just tiny evil filthy things - and their story is much more about the evils of humans than any other monster. Have you read as far as Snuff, and do you think it feels different to the books that come before it? Were you expecting more of a mix of Pride & Prejudice and Midsomer Murders, and how do you feel about it being more of “howcatchem”? Was it a weird choice to take Vimes so far out of his element in his final book, or does it do us all a favour by showing us what his retirement might possibly look like? What's the weirdest rule in crocket? How great are goblins???* And what's your goblin name? Don't get distracted by the new Clacks tower - join the conversation using the hashtag #Pratchat86. Guest Freyja Stokes (he/she) was one of the first recipients of UniSA's Pratchett Scholarship, and finished her Masters thesis in 2023. It's titled ‘The turtle moves : how Terry Pratchett's Discworld does vernacular theory', and it's available via the UniSA library. Freyja is also a keen cosplayer and crafty person, and you find her and her creations on Facebook and other social media. You can find episode notes and errata on our web site. Next month we take a break from the few remaining Pratchett novels to play a game that we promise is simpler than crocket: Discworld: Ankh-Morpork, the fan favourite of the board games! Get your questions in via email (chat@pratchatpodcast.com), or social media using the hashtag #Pratchat87. * This one is rhetorical. They're really great.

Episode 139. The Emporium brings you the music of Thunder, Simply Minds, Mary J. Blige, Suzanne Vega, Maria Carey + Jamaine Dupree & Fatman Scoop, The Cure, Peter Wolf, David Bowie, Linx, Samantha Fish and The Shires.

Summary In this episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson engages in a profound conversation with Jason Shires, a psychotherapist and transformative coach. They explore the complexities of addiction, recovery, and the impact of labels on identity. Jason shares his personal journey through addiction, the misconceptions surrounding recovery, and the importance of understanding the root causes of addiction. The discussion emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to healing, not just for individuals in recovery but also for their families. The episode challenges traditional views on addiction and encourages listeners to see recovery as a path to freedom and self-discovery. In this conversation, Blu and Jason explore the complexities of addiction, recovery, and the human experience. They discuss the need for systemic change in addiction treatment, the dynamics of relationships affected by trauma, and the importance of self-discovery in the recovery process. Jason shares his insights on the 'Rule of Thirds' in addiction recovery, emphasizing the varying outcomes for individuals struggling with addiction. They also delve into the concept of addiction as an intelligent response to adversity and the significance of a human-first approach in understanding addiction. The discussion culminates in Jason's introduction of his Infinite Recovery project, which aims to empower individuals on their journey of self-discovery and healing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Addict to Athlete Podcast 01:19 Meet Jason Shires: A Journey Through Addiction 02:34 Understanding Recovery: Beyond Labels and Pathology 07:38 The Impact of Labels on Identity and Recovery 12:43 Navigating the Source of Pain and Healing 17:04 Realizations and Transformations in Recovery 20:16 The Family Dynamics in Recovery 23:45 The Inside-Out Approach to Healing 24:39 Overhauling the System of Addiction Treatment 27:53 The Rule of Thirds in Addiction Recovery 29:56 Understanding the Roots of Addiction 31:51 The Human First Approach to Addiction 35:56 The Journey of Self-Discovery 40:10 Infinite Recovery: A New Paradigm 46:02 Resources for Recovery and Support For More Information on Jason Shires https://infiniterecoveryproject.com/ For More Information on Addict II Athlete: Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org Join the Team! Circle, our new social support event, along with the team and athlete communication platform, is designed to help us break free from doom scrolling and shadow banning and foster stronger connections among us. Follow the link, download the app, and start this new chapter of Team AIIA! Join Circle https://a2a.circle.so/join?invitation_token=16daaa0d9ecd7421d384dd05a461464ce149cc9e-63d4aa30-1a67-4120-ae12-124791dfb519     

Us and Them by Neandertal (2020) + S. Craig Zahler's Bone Tomahawk (2015), Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017), and Dragged Across Concrete (2019) with Hunter Shires 4/28/25 S7E27 To hear this episode and the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon. 

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Episode SummaryIn this episode, Lisamarie Shires shares her journey from government contracting to photography, then to producing, and finally to coaching creative professionals. She discusses how her experience across various roles in the production industry has informed her coaching philosophy, focusing on helping creatives build sustainable businesses that prioritize life and family while achieving professional success.Chapter Markers[00:00-04:00] Lisa's Journey from Government Work to Creative Fields[04:00-09:00] The Appeal of Producing and Its Challenges[09:00-15:00] Transition from Production to Coaching[15:00-24:00] Balancing Family Life and Career in Production[24:00-31:00] Post-COVID Industry Changes and Client Expectations[31:00-37:00] Personal Branding and Finding Your Unique Value[37:00-45:00] Overcoming Multi-Passionate Creative Identity Crisis[45:00-49:00] Values-Based Decision Making and Future ProgramsKey TakeawaysLisa left a stable government job to pursue her creative passions, starting with photography before moving into producingHer coaching practice developed naturally from her tendency to mentor younger professionals and her own experience with coachingThe production industry has shifted from transactional to relationship-focused, requiring creatives to position themselves as experts who deliver resultsFor creatives with families, finding work-life balance is crucial and often requires external support and intentional decision-makingPost-COVID market uncertainty has changed buyer behavior, resulting in clients being more cautious with budgets and requiring more certainty from creativesWhen building a personal brand, focus on being visible and leveraging your existing network rather than waiting for perfectionFor multi-passionate creatives, identify your "zone of genius" to determine where to focus your energy and how to package your various skillsValues-based decision-making helps creative professionals avoid burnout and make choices that align with their prioritiesQuote"I'm catering to the people that have been playing in commercial production for at least 5 to 10 plus years... if you want to stand out, you need to start acting like it... decide that you're that person already, and then that personal development is going to play into your professional development." Links & Resources Lisa on Instagram: @LisaMarieShiresWebsite: lisamarieshires.comUpcoming program: "The Unforgettable Filmmaker" - focusing on confidence and leadershipRecommended Book: "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks MORE ABOUT “NO SET PATH” |Website: nosetpath.com Instagram: instagram.com/nosetpath YouTube: youtube.com/@drew_english FOLLOW DREW ENGLISH Instagram: instagram.com/drewenglishh LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drewenglish Twitter: twitter.com/thedrewenglish Website: drewenglish.com

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On episode 56 of the Innovators Podcast, Avery Smith, a Communications and Marketing Intern at the Iowa State University Research Park is joined by Henry Shires as part of the Young Innovator Series. Henry discusses how Casmium came to be and the ongoing efforts by him and his team to continuously improve the company. Thank you for listening!

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This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpeter Emile Martinez, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.    Visit Bob Reeves Brass at TMEA 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 13-15! We'll have over 350 trumpet mouthpieces, mutes, cases, Shires trumpets, and valve alignments. For more information and to sign up for a valve alignment go to https://bobreeves.com/blog/tmea2025/.   About Emile:   Emile Martinez, a Los Angeles native and two-time Grammy-nominated trumpeter, composer, arranger, producer, and educator, embodies a multifaceted musical journey that transcends genre boundaries. Graduating with a Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts and recognized as a presidential scholar at Berklee College of Music, Martinez's passion for the trumpet ignited at the tender age of ten. Under the tutelage of esteemed mentors such as Oscar Brashear, Clay Jenkins, Ed Carroll, Josef Leimberg, Van Hunt, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Rasheed Ali, Sal Cracchiolo, PhD. James Ford, PhD. Derrick Finch, Lee Secard, and Wadada Leo Smith, Martinez's artistic evolution was profoundly shaped, fueling not only his musical prowess but also his commitment to mentorship and education, fostering creative pathways for future generations. While often associated with jazz, Martinez's artistic palette is expansive, drawing inspiration from an eclectic array of genres including Hip-Hop, R&B, Neo Soul, Classical, and Soul Electronica. His collaborations with luminaries such as Anderson Paak, S.I.R., Iman Omari, Shafiq Husayn, Big Sean, Rasheed Ali and Ed Sheeran underscore his versatility and musical adaptability. Having graced prestigious stages from the Lincoln Center to the Playboy Jazz Festival during his early years as a trumpeter, Martinez's performances captivate audiences with their dynamic fusion of styles and infectious energy. His recent venture into production showcases a deep reverence for cultural icons such as, J-Dilla, Quincy Jones, Shafiq Husayn, Josef Leimberg, Rasheed Ali, 9th Wonder, and Madlib. As he prepares to unveil his debut album, "Lamad," Martinez showcases his work not only as a trumpeter and improviser but as a composer, producer, and arranger. Martinez embarks on a new chapter with his ensemble, "The Education," comprising a collective of exceptionally talented young artists from across Los Angeles. Through "Lamad," Martinez invites listeners on a sonic odyssey, where each track intricately weaves a narrative that transcends musical boundaries, reflecting his unwavering commitment to artistic exploration and innovation.  

Henry Shires is the joint founder of Tarptent - an ultralight tent company based out of Nevada City California. A tinkerer by nature, when the world didn't provide the ultralight gear Henry wanted, he just bought a sewing machine and made it himself. Little did he know this would be the beginning of an almost 25 year business…This Episode's got coming of age stories, adventures, learnings and some fascinating technical stuff about all the decisions behind that almost impossibly thin fabric we shelter under while adventuring out in the boonies.A big thanks for Henry for sharing his time and knowledge with us today!Check out the Tarptent websiteFollow them on Facebook and Instagram If you're curious, check the instruction guide for the first ever design of a Tarptent that Henry published before starting the company.-----------------Subscribe to this podcast so you're always up to date. Even better - share it with a friend who loves the outdoors.Follow Robin & The Wild Dispatch on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook...

On this episode of The Fishing Gurus Podcast, we have the one and only Dave Shires, the 2024 Fish'O'Mania champion, in the hot seat! In one of the most nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat finales in Fish'O history, Dave took the crown by just 100 grams! That's right – 100 grams separated Dave from his competition, making this one of the most intense Fish'O battles yet. With a massive £50,000 prize on the line, the stakes couldn't have been higher, and the action on the day didn't disappoint. Tune in to hear Dave recount every moment of the final, and we'll find out why this was arguably the most controversial final in the event's history! But that's not all – outside of fishing, Dave leads a fascinating double life as a crime scene investigator! He shared what it takes to have a career in this riveting industry and how he balances work, family life and fishing at the highest level. Join us as we dive deep into Dave's journey, his high-stakes win, and what it takes to stay calm under pressure in fishing and forensics. Don't miss this unforgettable episode with one of fishing's newest champions! 

Kenton gloats to Jolene about his Flower and Produce award-winning apple and cheese pie. Lilian toasts George's sentencing with them, relieved that Alice and Fallon can both draw a line under it all now. They look through entries for the competition to name the kitten, but they aren't impressed, so decide to give it another week. However, amongst the entries there's a message from someone who is interested in the old Shires ashtray in the competition photo. They agree to get in touch with him.Emma can't be bothered to get up – not only has her boy been taken away, but they've put him in an adult prison. Susan reminds her that George will be on a wing with people his age and that George said he was ok with it. Emma retorts that since they forced him to tell the truth, George has had no choice but to be brave. She knows he's scared. And she hasn't had her phone call from him yet. Susan takes her in hand, ordering Emma to get up and get dressed. She needs to think about Keira too.Later, Emma thanks Susan for chivvying her along. Susan advises her to keep putting one foot in front the other, so that when George rings he'll hear normality in Emma's voice. Emma agrees that George is stronger than she thinks. They'll get him through it. When George rings later he is on edge, because of something kicking off in the wing. When they're interrupted by a bang inside the prison Emma becomes desperate, before George is cut off.

Jolene and Kenton have difficulty photographing their kitten for the kitten naming competition – she keeps disappearing off! Later they spot a boy stroking her in the pub car park, claiming that the kitten was on the road and that he'd practically saved her life. He tells them his name's Kahlil and he's just moved into Beechwood.Later, Kenton's not satisfied with his kitten photos, but Jolene likes the one in the old Shires ashtray and they decide to go with it for the competition photo. Jolene invites Fallon and Harrison over for a drink later – George is in court this week and Fallon's feeling confused about reading out her personal statement in court. Jolene's going there with her for support.Lilian asks Lynda's advice about whether she should encourage Alice to come to court for George's sentencing on Thursday. They stop in mid-flow when they spot a boy appearing to be feeding Lynda's llamas crisps. He's adamant he isn't though, explaining how llama's digestive systems work. He thinks Salieri's constipated. That's too much for Lynda who demands to know the boy's name to report him to his parents. But he runs off before she can finish. Later a girl turns up looking for him. When Lynda suggests he's dropped his drinks can as litter, the girl says it's not his. They're boycotting that drink. The boy reappears and she heads home with him. Slowly Lynda realises who they might've been. Azra lives in Beechwood – what if they're her children? Lynda worries that she might've offended Adil's family practically as soon as they've moved in

On this week's episode we've traveled to the heart of England to rifle through the rich history and folklore of Northamptonshire!We start off trying to revive interest in St Tecla's Day, including Tecla's penchant for getting into trouble with naughty old St Paul, her ability to avoid electrocution, and her lucky escape from killer seals - after which we navigate to "The Rose of the Shires!"After chatting about some of the county's history, including its legacy in shoemaking, Great Fire, bizarre slang, and sites including the Rushton Triangular Lodge, Eleanor sets about trying to give us all diabetes with this week's County Dish: a 17th century recipe for 'A Curious Fresh Cheese' which is sculpted into the shape of a hedgehog before serving...When it comes to folklore, interspersed with some excerpts from next Saturday's Local Legends interview with the wonderful Dr Kevan Manwaring, author of Northamptonshire Folk Tales and many other great books besides, we talk about the ghosts of Northampton, the tale of another fiddler sent into a dangerous underground tunnel, the Grey Lady of Delapré Abbey, and more!Then it's on to the main event: Eleanor's story for this week - her take on "Dionysia, The Female Knight," in which it is proven, without question, that boys aren't the only ones who can waggle their lances about...We hope you enjoy the episode, and we'll be back on Thursday with a new Dying Arts bonus episode about Corsetry and Stay Making and, if you're a Patreon Supporter, this month's episode of the Three Ravens Film Club about 1984's The Children of the Corn - all ahead of next week's county episode, when Martin will be whisking us back up north to Westmoreland!The Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode, Josh Shires, CEO of Fyous joins me to discuss their latest technology for tooling. It’s called Polymorphic Moulding, an automated rapid shapeshifting molding technology that allows users to create accurate molds for tooling and will reduce time to market for a huge array of products.  Their technology uses 28,000 digitally controlled pins to create […] The post What is Polymorphic Moulding Technology? Interview with Josh Shires of Fyous first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post What is Polymorphic Moulding Technology? Interview with Josh Shires of Fyous appeared first on Composites Weekly.

Brad Titensor with Dental Warranty is back already! This time, he and Kiera talk about getting your team excited about incorporating and utilizing a new service in the practice, including: steps for integration, goal-setting, building habits, and what a presentation to patients sounds like. Episode resources: Learn more about Dental Warranty  Get a DAT discount on a Dental Warranty demo! Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.784) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And I just wanted to bring Brad on from dental warranty again, because he was asking me a question of how do you get a team bought into wanting to put a warranty on or how do you get other offices wanting to, your team members incentivize to do this? And I'm a freaking team member. So I thought, Brad, I was going to get, just give him some verbiage right now. And I thought I'm going to hit record so that way we can give you guys my real time live feedback of how like, cause that's the next thing. Like doctors, you're so jazzed. You're so pumped about.   putting dental warranty into the practice and then the team says, I don't want to do that. Like welcome to everything else, right Brad? So Brad, welcome back to the podcast. You're part of dental warranty. Hello, welcome back. Okay, ask me your question and let's just do this live. I'm going to do some verbiage recording and we'll do this as part two of your guys's podcast of like what to do when you take it to the team. So ask me your questions and let's just rip live.   Brad (00:39.502) Yep, thank you. Good to see you.   Brad (00:54.254) Yeah. So, so one thing that we deal with sometimes is, you know, doctors love the idea. So they see the value firsthand. Okay. This is something that really is going to protect my bottom line, help my practice, grow my patients. but they kind of hand it off to their team and the team feels, that they already have enough on their plate and either they're already busy. What's, you know, one more thing we all heard, you know, the doctor comes back from some sort of conference or meeting like, gosh, who's calling me now? So.   So I know we do a lot of RN to keep it so simple and so streamlined for the team to use. But yeah, so my question was how to get the team excited about doing this? And if there's anything you'd recommend to help encourage them to kind of just build it in and just utilize it.   Kiera Dent (01:36.016) For sure. Okay, so let me understand a little more of the true pieces. So me as a team member, what do I actually have to do? What do I have to do for processing? How much is it? Kind of walk me through some of those more specific details and then I'll tell you exactly as a team member what I do as a TC, what I do in my practices to give you guys some of that verbiage. And I think this is for anything you implement. We're just gonna use dental warranty as my example today.   Brad (02:01.902) Perfect, yep. So for the office, the team that you use, what they'll do is they'll create their own dental warranty procedure code, so just their own dummy code, and they're gonna build it in right on the treatment plan. So you're gonna list the treatment they're receiving and the six -year protection plan, similar to how some offices might do fluoride or whatnot. You're gonna build it in as part of the process, and then you're gonna offer it to the patient right there along with the treatment. Here's your crown, your buildup, your two fillings, and your six -year protection plan.   Kiera Dent (02:19.536) Mm -hmm.   Brad (02:28.782) This is what your dental insurance is going to save and here's your total that includes your coverage. So it's really that simple. And then we are integrated with Thentrix, Eagle Soft, Open Dental, and they'll have their own dashboard where they just hit the patient's name, submit warranty, or add warranty, submit. So it's very, very simple for the team to use, but we track all the patient coverages, details, and benefits through the dashboard.   Kiera Dent (02:32.688) sure.   Kiera Dent (02:53.744) Got it. And so how much extra is it? And is it per procedure or is it like one warranty covers everything? I'm curious on that too for the team.   Brad (03:02.382) Yes, so the practice would charge the patients anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of the office fee. So take dental insurance out of it. It doesn't matter if they have their cash paying or if they're a PPO. It's based off of the office fee. And our fee that we end up collecting is just 10 percent. So if the practice charges 15 percent, they'll keep the 5 percent. We collect 10 percent on the back end. So let's say they do charge 15 percent of whatever that procedure cost is.   Kiera Dent (03:30.) Okay.   Brad (03:30.638) And so if there's going to be extractions, things that are not eligible for the warranty, that would not be factored into the total fee. But anything that's eligible, so any permanent cosmetic or restorative treatment would be being on that. And it's the patient that will be just the one total. So on the back end, we track it individually, but on the patient's end, it's just the one total along with their treatment.   Kiera Dent (03:50.612) Nice. Okay, so let's say, because obviously we don't want to just do 10 % because then dental warranty takes the whole thing. Like it's great. But I'm guessing that the way practices also make money is let's say my crown in office, we charge $1 ,300, insurance is $1 ,000. I'm going to go off of the $1 ,300. And that's what I'm going to go. Now, if I only did the 10%, which would be $130, Dental Warranty is going to take that. But next time they come in, instead of me only being able to collect $1 ,000, I can collect $1 ,300. Is that right? That's what I would collect from Dental Warranty.   Brad (04:18.542) Yeah, it's a huge benefits. Yeah. So obviously, insurance probably not going to touch it next, you know, five plus years. So yeah, we are saying to check back to the practice for that 1300 and patient can use that towards maybe a new crown or now they might need an extraction root canal, something different. They can actually use the value to go towards the next street.   Kiera Dent (04:23.568) Right.   Kiera Dent (04:29.648) Okay.   Kiera Dent (04:37.744) Gotcha. Okay, amazing. And so then my next question is, I don't know, I'm literally just asking questions like an office. I feel like I'm like, I'm the OM right now. Let me ask you all my questions. Is dental warranty ever considering doing just like a monthly fee to where it's like X amount that the patient would pay and then their dentistry is covered or is it just going to stick to each one? I have my reasons for asking this. I'm just curious if you know about that.   Brad (04:45.614) That was good.   Brad (05:02.19) So we had previous plans probably eight, nine years ago where we did dabble in that area. It seems to work better for both the patient and the practice doing it based off of that, you know, 15%, 10, 15 % of the procedure cost. But yeah.   Kiera Dent (05:19.184) Okay, great to know. The reason I was asking is because I'm like, cool, then I just sell it like a membership plan. I tack it into my membership plan. This one, it sounds like it's just adding in kind of like when I do an implant where I'm going to tack on the custom abutment so I don't have to go back if I'm adding a custom abutment. I'm just basically going for like worst case scenario. So I did hypothetical, a crown, our office fee is $1 ,300. The 15 % would be 195 added on to that.   is what it would be. Now, if I have a filling that's like, let's say 150 bucks times that by 15%, that's $22. So it's really minimal. I agree with Brad as a team member, what I'm going to do is I'm going to tack it on as a dummy code to all of it. Now, I think if you do 10%, it's very easy, but I don't think that makes sense for a practice. I would definitely just charge the 15 % across the board. I think if I was in office, I might also consider just figuring out what I could put in just for easy numbers. So you might even have a fee schedule. So you could create that dummy code that would link.   to it and then put it in an explosion code so that way your team's not constantly having to figure out that 15%. I think that would make a team's members life easier because I think that math is where they're gonna feel annoyed of like, I gotta add this in and then I've gotta calculate it in. Not that it's hard, but it might just be an idea that you guys could do. And then just as an office manager, just tack it into all the explosion codes that you do for procedures. That way it's automatically in there. The dollar amount's always in there. The only thing you're gonna have to watch is set a reminder.   that when you increase fees, that you also increase the warranty amount. So we're never like short on dollars. So that's what I would say for like setting up as a practice. So it sounds like for me as a TC, go ahead.   Brad (06:47.714) And jump in real quick. So with our integration, that actually pulls that data over for the team so they're not having to do the math. It really has a calculator attached to it. And so you're just going to click, OK, you got a post, a buildup, a crown, the two fillings. You hit Select All, and it'll show you the whole warranty fee, the value, and then you put right there on the treatment plan. So it pulls that data so they're not having to do the math.   Kiera Dent (07:08.048) Nice. Okay. Easy. Okay. Beautiful. So that's even easier. There you go. So there's, there's a, an objection that now is very simple. I just put it all in simple. I can have it. I am thinking for them, like, cause they're going to need the calculator up there, just finding ways to where it's like almost automatic, kind of like the crown bill of like, no one complains that I have to present a crown on a buildup is just part of it. And when I train teams on this, I say, like, let's, let's come up with all the objections that patients going to say, like, well, why do I need this? I would just let them know, like, Hey, like dentistry, like,   Things happen in your day to day. You're using these teeth every single day. And so it's just a good way for you to have peace of mind of, like Brett said, whatever life events happen, that you have peace of mind and you can come in and there's no questions asked. We'll take care of it for you. If anything's ever happening anywhere, you move anything like that for the next six years, you're protected. That's how I would present it to a patient. I would say if it was me, hands down, I would always do this. No questions asked. I would always do this. That way I know no matter what's happening, I'm covered. So they'll say, yep, here it is. This is your total out of pocket. This is what our insurance estimate is.   and this will be the total when I see you on Friday. So I'd already have them scheduled for it. I'd present my total and I'd have them sign off on it. Go submit the warranty, easy, there's nothing there. Now I guess Brad, the next question is teams will wonder what happens when that patient calls me? How easy is it for me? Like I'm guessing I just scheduled them as a normal patient. How do I submit the claim and how hard is it to truly get that? Because that's gonna be the sticking spot for teams is like, how hard is it when they actually come back and need to use this warranty?   Brad (08:34.158) Yeah, so on our end, we typically flip a coin. If it lands on heads, we'll pay out. If it lands on tails, then you don't get paid. Yeah, it's pretty much. We got a double -sided coin. Yeah, no, I'm just kidding. So we, yeah, I mean, not understand how busy the team is. So we try to make this as simple as possible. So when the patient comes in, actually, let's take dental warranty out of it. So currently, if there is no warranty, patient calls say, hey, I ate that soft bread or whatever they broke their crown on.   Kiera Dent (08:40.08) Cool. Awesome. So you guys can do it in practice. It's easy.   Kiera Dent (09:01.072) Mm -hmm.   Brad (09:03.598) Now the patient comes back in. Now the team has to talk to the patient. Okay, what happened? How long has it been? Now the team has to go talk to the doctor. The doctor's thinking, well, how long has it been? What happened? Now they call the lab. Hey, can you help us out? You know, this is the situation. That's a lot of work, a lot of headaches, a lot of stress on everyone's part and makes that team member very uncomfortable saying, hey, Mr. Patient, I know you just paid $1 ,300 just three years ago. You're gonna have to pay that all over again. That's not fun, right? So now...   Kiera Dent (09:30.256) Right.   Brad (09:32.59) Dental Warranty and so the patient says, hey, I broke my crown, what do I do? come on in, have a seat, let's take care of you. There's no charge, we've got you taken care of. Take care of the patient. Huge swing from the previous conversation that you would typically have to have to now saying, hey, we've got you covered, you get to be the hero. And great time to get some good reviews, referrals. Take care of the patient. And then on the back end, they would file a claim through our dashboard. So it's done online.   Kiera Dent (09:50.704) Mm -hmm.   Right.   Brad (09:59.822) And we asked for the same documentation that you would typically send to like an insurance company. So we're not having you do any additional work that, you know, you're already doing this stuff. So that's the same reason I see that, you know, that broke it failed that the work was completed initially. And then, and then we'll pay to practice within 30 days or less for that, that treatment that was completed.   Kiera Dent (10:04.176) Okay.   Kiera Dent (10:10.512) Mm -hmm.   Kiera Dent (10:21.296) Nice. Okay. And I think that that was just the questions of like, how hard is this compared to what we're already doing as team members? and that does seem very simple, right? We're already taking extra. You should take an extra. If it broke off, we'd take the intra oral photo and we have our notes written and we just submit that off. So as long as it's really that simple, I think for teams, my question is, I think it just might feel hard for the team because it's something new. And so what I usually do is I say, all right, guys, we're going to try this for three months. We're going and like, let's set a goal as a team of how many patients do we think we want to do warranties on?   What I've learned is you're going to have your gunners and you're going to have your Shires. And so the ones who are like, let's do like 500. And then the other people are like, we could do two. I try to be like, well, let's be realistic. And like, what if we just, and I try what I've, what I've learned is really pertinent with teams is you have to give them something where they're actually going to win anytime. Because if I'm like, let's go 500 and they miss it, they're not going to want to do this. If I do two and it's too easy for them, they're going to feel like it wasn't a challenge and it's ridiculous. So.   I usually try to go for something where it's a no brainer. It's a guarantee. I'm like, okay, too. All right, let's go. Like what if we did five? I think that that's fair. We go from 500 down to five. I think we can easily all agree to that. So let's aim for five for the next three months. We're going to track it and then like, let's celebrate and let's see how it goes. So every single month, and if we got more than five, or if I think like, okay, you guys, realistically, we work five days a week, maybe we'll bump it to 10. So like just getting into a spot where I know for a fact, they're going to hit this goal their first month.   it's going to get them super excited and say, I know the first like, but let's try it three months. Are we all on board? We could do this for three months. Usually if teams know that there's a short amount of time, it's just a startup energy to get them going that they don't want to do. So in practice, when I consult, I usually will do six weeks. I'm thinking for this, it might take a little bit longer. So like the day that it's implemented, I can actually do my first one. And then what I'm also going to encourage my team is that first day I want to do at least one.   So at least doing one that first day to see how easy it was, how clunky it was, like whatever it is. And I'm going to have like the first week is training. So like everyone, I want every single person to do at least one is what we're going to do. so all my treatment coordinators, all my schedulers, all of them in their first week need to at least get one done. and then after that it becomes a challenge or a competition to see who can do the most. And then we basically have a star chart. I always track it in the back. So whether it's stars or whether it's tally marks on the whiteboard for morning huddle.   Kiera Dent (12:41.104) something where we can see this scoreboard live, because whenever you implement something new, like I said, I'm using dental warranty as an example, but this is how do you get a team bought into new ideas, you've got to be tracking it consistently and keep it top of mind, because otherwise it slips to the back and they're too busy to do it. Also, when you're rolling this out, I would recommend you only roll this and nothing else. So like, let's keep a laser focus on dental warranty or whatever you want to implement for six weeks to three months, and we just focus on that. Like, yes, we've got our other goals, but this is the...   only new thing I'm pushing forward for them because otherwise it gets lost in the background. So doctors, you've got to be careful of giving them the chance to win, to make it into their daily habit where it's very simple for them. I trained the whole team how to add it on. So it's just easy. You can help the hygienist tee it up. But like, you're so lucky. Like we offer a thing where it's covered no matter what happens. Train your dental assistants to talk about it because we all know that once that doctor leaves, they turn to the dental assistant and ask, is this really true? So like training the whole team is like, why?   Use the example of Apple care, like in our last episode that we did, if you miss it, be sure to go check that out. But I think all those little pieces are going to help. And then if you want to incentivize your team, I don't know, let's say, let's say we're doing the hypothetical of 15%. Okay. We know the dental warranty. So let me do my $1 ,300 crown times 15 % is going to be one 95. So that's how much I know it's going to cost. If it's a $1 ,300 crown, I know 10 % of that's 130 bucks. So that means I've got $65 of extra cash, if you will.   that's just going to come to the practice naturally when they sign up. So I would do the math if I know I want 10 of these per month. So that would be 65 extra dollars. And that's if I'm doing it on a crown. So we're going to do it on 10 crowns. Be careful because if you do a filling, you're like at five bucks if you're lucky. So if it's there, but let me just say that I did 10 crowns over the next three months, I could do a pot of 650 bucks. Did you follow my math on that, Brad? I'm saying $65 if I'm 1300. I know over the course of three months, I guarantee you I'll be able to get   at least 10 crowns within that. I would feel pretty good betting on myself on that. Easy. That 650 bucks that I'd have available. Maybe you can do a little competition and say like, all right, the person who gets the most warranties, we're going to do a $200 Amazon shopping spree for you. And Amazon shopping spree sounds a lot more fun than an Amazon gift card. And I usually do on shopping sprees. It's like you have 10 minutes and you have to spend the 200 and get as close to the 200 with tax without going over. And we're all going to watch.   Brad (14:36.334) easy. Yeah, very easy.   Kiera Dent (15:02.128) And then the second person is going to get a hundred dollar Amazon shopping spree. And the third person is going to get a $50 Amazon shopping spree. All of you are going to shop at the same time. Or if it's like a whole team effort, I could take that six 50 and say like, how many team members you have divide that up by your team and say, if we hit this goal, we're doing an Amazon shopping spree with the extra cash that we have leftover. And I'm dividing it up by the team. So like, those are different ways that you can do it. It's very fun. Everyone gets on their phones. They quickly add it to the cart. They don't have 10 minutes. You have X amount of cash that they've got to spend.   But I think that can become something really fun and you as a practice are not any less like on it and you're creating this like fun habit. If you really want to go after just the treatment coordinators, you could do a bonus. I know some people say for every warranty that you sell, you get X amount of it. But like on membership plans, I feel like a good TC should just naturally want to add this on versus it being something where I'm getting paid for everyone I do. I would probably rally the whole team for my first one, two, three months.   and pay them out like every single month because you want to keep the momentum going. So it's like the first day and then do the surprise and delight. So me as a practice, I always was surprising, delighting. So if I had someone kill it in a week at my Monday morning meeting, I'd be like, my gosh, Brad, he crushed it. You guys, he did seven warranties last week. Here's a $50 Sephora gift card. You would probably be a girl. So that's why I said Sephora. I know for you, Brad, you might want like,   Brad (16:26.126) I love Sephora. Yeah.   Kiera Dent (16:26.352) a pair of Nike shoes. Maybe you want some Nike shoes, right? So we're going to be like, and you go get a pair of Nike's on the company. Because what that does is the team's like, my gosh, like I want to do that, but I'm not doing it every single time. And I don't have a guarantee. They know they're going to get an Amazon shopping spree at the end of however much we get. This is a pop for the team or for whomever you want in there. But I think that's a really fun way to do it. It's not a guarantee for life. And that's why I don't really love to have this set up where it's like, TC every single time you get this, you get paid this amount.   because it's not a set warranty monthly, it's very hard to know how much I can do for every single time they have it. Also for teams, they don't like percentages just as my two cents. Teams are not going to be crazy about like, you get 1 % of what you, like, no, they're not going to enjoy that because it's too much math. They're going to want, I get 10 bucks for everyone I sell. I get 20 bucks for every crown I do. It's much easier. And what I've learned is people make it way too complicated to make the math make sense. So I'm like, sweet. I know I've got at least 650 bucks.   I can go off of that. Everyone's going to get a hundred dollar Amazon shopping spree. If we hit this goal now and anything above and beyond that guys, I'm going to add more to it. So like let's rock and roll or you take them over to the store or whatever it is, but that's usually how I'm going to incentivize, but you've got to be laser focused for six weeks to three months on this new piece, because what we're trying to do is just make it a habit for them. So they offer it every time we present it every time it becomes just a part of it. And when I get teams doing that laser focused,   And then you say like, how many patients have we served is how I probably would rack it on my back tally board. We have served this many patients and help them have peace of mind. How many patients do we think we can do this week? How many patients do we think we can serve? And the team is going to be very incentivized by helping patients is usually what I found our team motivators. Okay. I'm off my soap box, Brad. Other questions? Did that help?   Brad (18:14.574) I absolutely love it because it adds to the culture, adds to the excitement, makes the monotony of another day at the office. It changes a lot of things. We had doctors that had done really successful team bonuses with this and they said, I'll do it in a heartbeat because I know that the more excited the team is about this, the higher acceptance I'm getting overall. I've seen my case acceptance go up because I know teams are more passionate about presenting treatment.   And yeah, I'd gladly give them the whatever percent it is on top of that. That's just, that's, that's now a team bonus not coming out of my pocket. My team's excited about, so it's, it's a win all the way around. I love it.   Kiera Dent (18:49.52) Mm -hmm.   sure. And if you don't want to do like just the 650, what you could do is you could rally. This one does take a little more math, but you could actually put in how much we've done on warranties of like the money coming to the practice. And then you have on that, like we're going to like this pot, the bigger it gets, the more I split with you guys. So, and it could be a 50 -50 split. It could be a hundred percent split for three months, right? But just know I do a short finite amount of time because I don't want to set the expectation that this is forever, but I want   What I'm trying to do is just build habits for them. Now, if you want it to last forever and you're like, yeah, rock on, whatever we do in warranties, that's what we're going to split with the team. Just be careful because if your TC's are the primary ones doing it and your dental assistants are just kind of like lacking back in the back, there's two perspectives. One is we're a full team. We sell this together. We do it together. And without each other, we wouldn't be able to get there. Other times it's like you get annoyed as a TC of like, I'm working hard.   to get these, but then all these people split my bonus. So sometimes if I do that, I'd be like, perfect. 50 % goes to the TC's. We all know that they're selling this. They're the ones who are really doing the work. And the other 50 % gets split amongst the clinical team, because we need to be teeing it up. So you can think about different ways that you can split it. Or like what I do for leadership pots, I take the total amount and I do like an extra 10%. I just cut off the top and that goes straight to leadership. So they get that split amongst themselves.   And then the rest of it can go to the team. So the team's getting 90%, leadership's getting 10 % or 20%, but that way you're like harder workers on it are being like more motivated. Or those harder workers are getting that like $50 Sephora gift card or the Nike shoes or whatever, or the Lulu gift card, because then it's something where I am recognizing them while the whole team is working hard together.   Brad (20:37.55) Awesome. Yeah, we actually had a kind of a bonus structure set up that from our offices and they got very excited about it and did well enough that the doctor took the team members and all their spouses to Mexico on just what they made from the warranty because they were doing so they had like 90, you know, 5 % of their patients buying it. So, yeah, so they did well and it's yeah, it could have a very positive effect on the morale and and for the team. Yeah, that's a big, that's a big difference for even 20 bucks extra for.   Kiera Dent (20:50.928) Yep.   That's all.   Kiera Dent (21:01.488) Totally. And it's.   Brad (21:06.798) such a short time for someone that's getting paid hourly is huge.   Kiera Dent (21:10.672) Mm -hmm and also doctors I agree with what Brian just said be careful because what we think is a big bonus is Different when they're making less than what you are doctor So like just make sure that the bonus makes sense for their dollar amount and don't think anything's too small And you don't need to go so large either So I think I'd run some numbers and just see before I rolled out a bonus so that way you know You're gonna be profitable on it figure out the simplest way But it's usually a six week to three month and then like Brad said I do have some offices as well where we like put some pretty lofty goals up there and if they hit it   They get to go on these really awesome trips with their spouses or with the team and they freaking love it. And so, and you're happy because you didn't have to pay anything extra. It was already covered for you and it was just slush gravy, but it was an amazing team morale boost as well. So I think in general, hopefully this podcast comes across. Yes, I know we're talking specifically down on warranty. This is how you get team buy -in when you want to roll out a new product, a new service, a new piece. And then you just figure out how to incentivize, how to make it a game, how to make it fun.   Sometimes you can give like the goat pin award. I know I had an office where we had a little glittery goat and every week whomever was like the highest one of things got to wear that goat pin for the week and then it got transferred to the next person or they can maintain it and keep like being the goat of the practice. If you don't know what goat stands for because I didn't it's greatest of all time. So there you go. You're welcome. I'll help you out. But I think all those pieces are how you can really get the team bought into this. But like I asked at the very beginning, Brad, thank you for clarifying. It's got to be so simple.   Brad (22:27.534) Bye.   Kiera Dent (22:36.272) and realize they're resisting because it's not part of their day in and day out. It's just like when you introduce something different, they're annoyed and they say they don't have time because they don't want to learn it. So that's why I always do a small timeframe of like, let's just do it for six weeks. Every team will commit for six weeks. And six weeks is so short. And then let's evaluate in six weeks, make it better. Cause we're going to do this for three months, but we're going to go six weeks and then we'll figure it out. We'll make sure it's super easy for you. That's all they need to know is this isn't a forever thing if we hate it. And then they'll buy into it.   Brad (23:05.613) Love it. Yeah, that's I think the biggest thing is just that first step, that first patient, that first conversation, just getting past that and like, that wasn't scary. And that seems to be great. But it's yeah, just kind of hitting the ground running is the key. So I love it. I love all those tips.   Kiera Dent (23:13.168) Right.   Kiera Dent (23:16.656) For sure. Cool. All right. Well, for all of you, I hope that was helpful. Brad, if people missed it on the last one, how do they connect with dental warranty? I know if you guys missed our last episode, be sure to go listen because we talk about the benefits for the practice from a practice standpoint. I just wanted to do a second part to this where we talked about how you get your teams bought in to rolling out new things, how you can incentivize them, how you can make fun games on it. But truly, I think dental warranty is incredible. So Brad, how do they connect with you? If they want more info on dental warranty, what do they do to get to?   with what do they do to get to you? Let me be very awkward on this last part. Your turn.   Brad (23:50.062)  Yeah, so they can go to DentalWarrantyCorp .com and or give us a call at 1 -800 -691 -7234. And make sure to mention Dental A Team because we have a huge promotion that's 500 off the setup and kind of training fee. So it's just 250 to get us practice up and running. So very, very minimal cost to get going for such a great kind of payout and investment on the back end.   Kiera Dent (24:17.264) Yeah, and as you just said that, I have like 250 to do bonuses for my team that don't come out of my overhead. Yes, please. So Brad, thanks. Thanks for asking the question. And for all of you, thank you for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.

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Amanda Shires is a Texas-born singer/songwriter who got her start at 15 when she joined Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys on fiddle. After starting her solo career in 2005, Shires continued to play with a number of other bands including her husband Jason Isbell's band, the 400 Unit. In 2019, she started the all-female country supergroup The Highwomen, which includes Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Maren Morris. After the 2022 release of Amanda Shires' seventh solo album, Take It Like A Man, she released an album of covers with the late Bobbie Nelson—who's primarily known for playing piano in her younger brother Willie Nelson's band. Amanda initially enlisted Bobbie to play on her version of Willie's classic, “You Were Always On My Mind,” but they continued to record together. The resulting collection of songs became the album Loving You, which was released this past June, nearly a year after Bobbie's death. On today's episode Justin Richmond talks to Amanda Shires about Bobbie Nelson's unfortunate start in the music business. Amanda also talks about why she feels more comfortable singing about society's big issues alongside The Highwomen. And she remembers the time she went to Vegas and gambled away all her band's tour money—only to win it all back after playing craps through the night. You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Amanda Shires songs HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, we have a Special Guest, Melanie Shires, otherwise known as Biz Coach Mel is a nonprofit marketing director and Arizona State University business development mentor who provides vital business development and digital marketing strategies to help those she teaches launch their ideas, build their business, accelerate revenue and drive brand awareness.  Melanie shares: How to shift your perception for someone who is moving from working in corporate to business ownership  How customers are changing how they make purchases Why many business owners find it challenging to find work-life alignment  What makes a business owner's brand the soul of their business Why should someone with a business idea or start-up business hire a business coach How does digital marketing build better relationships Thank you so much for listening; please share the podcast with others, follow us on Spotify, and check out Melanie's services.  Melanie Shires website: Website: https://www.collaboratoryexperience.com/ More about Building Better Relationships at Home and Work with Angela and Patti Follow our podcast on SPOTIFY To purchase the BUILDING BETTER RELATIONSHIPS JOURNAL & MEDITATION https://bit.ly/BBRJournal #digitalmarketing #relationships #lifecoaching #businesscoaching #marketing #buildingbetterrelationships #podcast #relationshippodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbr-at-home-and-work/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbr-at-home-and-work/support

Start Artist Song Time Album Year 0:02:16 Oblivion Protocol The Fall, Pt. 1 3:50 The Fall of the Shires 2023 0:06:31 Oblivion Protocol Tormented 4:53 The Fall of the Shires 2023 0:13:02 Oblivion Protocol Public Safety Broadcast 5:12 The Fall of the Shires 2023 0:18:40 Oblivion Protocol This Is Not a Test 6:12 The Fall […]

Dr. West talks with keyboardist/songwriter Richard West (Threshold) about Oblivion Protocol's long awaited debut album, 'The Fall of the Shires.' Out August 18th on Atomic Fire Records.

In this episode of the ‘Healing From Toxic Abuse' podcast series, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Jason Shires, a compassionate expert dedicated to guiding individuals towards rediscovering their true nature and breaking free from the shackles of suffering. As survivors of toxic abuse, we know all too well the wounds left behind by these traumatic experiences. Join us as we explore the profound connection between codependency, addiction, mental health, and the path to healing. Through an intimate interview with Jason, we gain invaluable insights into his personal odyssey of self-discovery and inner healing. With unwavering authenticity, he shares his own profound experiences and the wisdom gained along the way. Discover how he embarked on a profound inward voyage that led to true liberation and a life free from the clutches of toxic abuse. We delve into the fascinating intersection of codependency, addiction, and mental health, and unravel the intricate layers of the healing journey. Through Jason's compassionate guidance, we navigate the treacherous terrain of toxic relationships and emerge with a deeper understanding of ourselves, armed with the tools necessary to reclaim our lives. If you're ready to embark on a transformative journey of healing, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in as we uncover the power within, embrace our authentic selves, and unlock the door to a future filled with hope, resilience, and freedom from the scars of toxic abuse, dependency, and codependency.

BAND / ARTIST SONG'S TITLE TIME ALBUM / YEAR This is The Prog & Roll Radio Show 0:37 RUSH The Garden 6:59 Clockwork Angels (2012) CROWN LANDS Lady of the Lake 5:15 Fearless (2023) DREAM THEATER I Walk Beside You 4:29 Octavarium (2005) THRESHOLD Subliminal Freeways 4:52 Legends of the Shires (2017) You are listening […]

Tracy pulls Tom a Shires, as they spar over who has the best T20 team. But then Tom claims that Chris's sprained ankle has deteriorated, and he can barely walk. Tracy will need to find a replacement. Later, Tracy confronts Tom. She's spoken to Susan and discovered that Chris is fine. Tom admits it was a pathetic attempt to steal Chris. Nonetheless, he maintains that Chris would rather play in Tom's team. Chris is just afraid to tell Tracy because she's his aunt. Tracy worries that Chris won't play at his best and suggests a swap. They haggle over a fair exchange and settle on Adam. Tom promises to break the news to him. Adam returns after a long day at Home Farm to find Ian and Alice waiting for him. Alice reveals that she and Kate are going to a favourite restaurant of Jennifer's to mark her and Brian's anniversary. Over dinner Adam brings up the lack of clarity over Brian's intentions for Home Farm. Alice insists she doesn't care about her inheritance – and nor do Kate and Debbie. Adam should move on too. Later, Adam reveals to Ian that once Stella's back, he plans to put Home Farm behind him. Ian doesn't believe him. He helps Adam to admit that Home Farm is a big part of his identity and that he still has ambitions for its future. Not that it's likely he'll be returning anytime soon. Ian counsels that by accepting that's what he wants, the chances of it happening have already increased.

Open your farm to old friends in tonight's fantasy bedtime story.   Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.   Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.   - In tonight's sleep story, you are halfling farmer who lives near the edge of the cozy hamlet of Slumbershire. As you finish work for the day and set about making yourself something to eat, two weary old friends return from adventures in the East. You invite them to stay, treat them to supper, and exchange stories from the road – and home.   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. Step across the threshold into a world of myth and magic, where you can safely drift off into a deep and comfortable sleep. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure.   Tonight's key ingredients: Lord of the Rings-inspired Cricket sounds Grounding meditation   Music/Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Back to the Shires by Christian Anderson, Is It Still Yours by They Dream by Day, Epidemic Sound   Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube   Stories like this are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.   Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846   ✨NEW Sleep & Sorcery MERCH✨ Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit bit.ly/shopmyth.   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleep-sorcery/support

Welcome to #TheHonestWargamer. Rob goes through the #TsportsNetwork Stats, for the first full weekend of the latest #GeneralsHandbook. Some surprise podiums, that's for sure! The following events were covered: 1:30 Bloodshed in The Shires (81.GB) https://tinyurl.com/bdh29wdp 18:13 Columbus Brewhammer 23 (39/USA) https://tinyurl.com/2s3v88rb 25:42 Quest of Champions Heat 1 (30/GB) https://tinyurl.com/5n6favmd 31:10 DaBoyz (27/USA) https://tinyurl.com/2p9y3dfr 39:20 CaptainCon 2023 (17/USA) https://tinyurl.com/2tkacwss 44:19 War of the Ospreys (24/SWE) https://tinyurl.com/nhmy4m57 49:04 Realm of Geddon 2023 (14/SWE) https://tinyurl.com/54w3wp3p All our Socials in one place: https://linktr.ee/thehonestwargamer PLEASE SUPPORT ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheHonestWargamer BUY COOL MERCH: https://thehonestwargamerstore.square.site/ CHECK OUT OUR AWESOME WEBSITE: https://thehonestwargamer.com/ JOIN THE TWITCH GANG: https://www.twitch.tv/thehonestwargamer OUR PODCAST FEED: https://soundcloud.com/the-honest-wargamer

Ben Earle from The Shires catches up with five-time Grammy winner, all-round icon and best-selling female artist in country music history, Shania Twain. They chat all about her new album 'Queen Of Me,' the tour that sees her play Glasgow, London, Manchester and more, and why being bold and taking chances is the secret to success.

Thank you to so many, for so many great suggestions! I list the *main* ones below that I talk about:Shires (and The Shire)StonehengeSecurity ServiceStoicismStiff Upper LipSavage! Just kidding; the title ‘Sir'Sarcasm and Satire Sausage RollsScones Seaside SandringhamSPECTRESky Aside from online resources, such as the Encyclopaedia Britannica and Wikipedia, I drew inspiration and  information from 10 books: ‘The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien'A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain' by Marc Morris‘Operation Mincemeat' by Ben MacIntyre‘For Your Eyes Only: Ian Fleming + James Bond' also by Ben MacIntyre'Post-War' by Tony Judt ‘Ian Fleming's Commandos: The Story of 30 Assault Unit in WWII' by Nicholas Rankin‘Ian Fleming and SOE's Operation Postmaster: The Untold Top Secret Story' by Brian Lett‘The Man with the Golden Gun' by Ian Fleming ‘Yes Minister: The Diaries of a Cabinet Minister by the Rt Hon. James Hacker MP: Volume Two' Edited by Jonathan Lynn and Anthony Jay‘On Her Majesty's Secret Service' by Ian Fleming I also recommend Simon Schama's television documentary ‘A History of Britain', more for the early episodes than the later ones. They are available to watch online for free on the BBC iPlayer. I also draw on information on the official SIS and Royal Family websites, along with the 'Sandwich & Food to Go' magazine'. Message me anytime on Instagram, or e-mail: AlbionNeverDies@gmail.comCheck out my https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shopSeveral subscribers have their postcards and other little 'thank you's in the post, randomly drawn from the list, and one has a free mug on the way!Subscribe to my newsletter: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616Support the show

Kevin Shires from the law firm of Shires Peake Gottlieb joins the podcast for the final episode of 2022. Kevin is a defense attorney who specializes in representing trucking companies in personal injury cases. We talk about how Kevin got into the trucking defense business, how he runs his law firm, how he markets himself/his firm and his perspective on working with opposing counsel. Kevin shares some trial stories including one that has a bit of embarrassment to it. When I see Kevin on the other side of a case I know I have a worthy adversary who plays by the rules, in honest in his assessment of cases and is sharp as they come. That is the total package. Kevin's passion is traveling and attending international sporting events. He is just home from Qatar and the 2022 World Cupso we hear all about his experiences over there. We talk about the culture, people, food, drink, atmosphere, how to get tickets, visa rules and everything else about the trip. Kevin explains why the World Cup is the greatest sporting event on earth and how much joy he has found in meeting people from all across the globe this year in Qatar and in 2014 in Brazil. He tells us why Argentina won the title and gives the tail of the tape between Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo. Kevin also travels the world attending Formula 1/Grand Prix events. Finally, Kevin is a Dawg so we talk UGA-OSU and the chances for a UGA to repeat as national champions. As always, this episode is powered by the J. Stein Law Firm – www.jsteinlawfirm.com.

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Tennis legend John McEnroe talks about his career, his outbursts on the court, and his new job as a TV tennis analyst and voice-over artist on the hit Netflix Series, Never Have I Ever. McEnroe is the subject of a new Showtime documentary. Also, songwriter and singer Amanda Shires performs a few songs and talks about her life. Her latest album, Take it Like a Man, has songs about a rocky period in her marriage to singer songwriter Jason Isbell. Shires also founded the Highwomen, a supergroup featuring country stars Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby.

Singer-songwriter and fiddle player Amanda Shires opens up about a rough time in her marriage and how she turned to songwriting to process her feelings. Her new solo album is Take it Like a Man. We talk about playing the songs for her husband, Jason Isbell, performing fiddle as a teen with the Texas Playboys, and founding the country supergroup The Highwomen. Shires plays some songs in-studio.

In this session of World Cafe, Shires shares about getting to a place of confidence again after thinking she was finished with making music.

Not many producers can create new aliases after 10+ years and still manage to drop something completely unexpected and refreshing. Peter Rogers' Wardown project did just that in 2020, debuted on the respected Blu Mar Ten label, the self-titled album found admirers from a cross-section of music styles; spanning Jungle, Drum'n Bass and a strong atmospheric element. Wardown / Wardown was consequently one of my most played and admired albums of the year (finding a sweet spot in the Reflection on 2020 and Atmoteka mixes). I found it near impossible to stop the album once it started, as it flowed easily between stories, styles, and sentimental reflection. Peter is now set to drop his second album under the Wardown alias, simply titled Wardown II, but those who absorbed the nostalgia from his first, will undoubtedly be confident that despite its modest title, the conceptual approach is as strong as ever, and the music will once again be left to do the storytelling. Continuing with this brilliant reflective approach from the first album, Wardown II can be considered another vivid capture of one of Peter's undoubtedly many memories he has begun to create with this alias. And just like his productions, his isolatedmix is a natural extension of this approach. As is the case with many producers in this genre, DJ'ing is integral to the culture, so it's of no surprise for us to be treated to a little bit of a masterclass with this latest installment…~ASIP: Many people may know you as one half of the d&b duo Technimatic (and even making an appearance as Technicolour on our Energostatic comp which we were proud to host a few months back). Can you tell us a bit about how you got into producing music and your background?Pete: I started making electronic music in about 2002. I'd been into jungle and drum & bass as a teenager growing up in Luton, and played in a jazz funk band for many years too. But 2002 - after I'd finished studying graphic design at university and moved to London - was the first time I had the opportunity to buy a computer of my own and actually start trying to create stuff with it.You debuted the Wardown project on the Blu Mar Ten label in 2020. What inspired this new alias after years under others?I started Wardown because I had quite specific things I really needed to express and put into music that I didn't have to the opportunity to elsewhere. Technimatic is my main musical focus of attention and I love it, but sometimes there are things unique to you that you need to be able to say, that might not fit within the canon of music you're making as a duo. Things much more personal. I've known Chris Blu Mar Ten for many years and have huge respect for the vision and A&R of his label, so it felt like the perfect fit. Thankfully he was really enthusiastic about putting it out. Wardown by WardownVignettes of people talking about your hometown of Luton open your first Wardown album, (which was a surprise for me to hear, as I grew up in a nearby town). How would you describe your formative years there? How did it impact your music?Luton has a very chequered past. It's regularly featured in the kinds of ‘shittest towns in the UK' lists that appear online. It's been home to the English Defence League, Islamic terror cells, and is generally thought of as a fairly ugly, non-descript town on the outskirts of London that has an awful airport. But as a kid, I had a really good upbringing there. And crucially, being near London and the M25 motorway, back in the 90s it had a very strong connection with rave, hardcore, and jungle music. Legendary hardcore DJ Swan-E was from Luton, Blame was from just down the road in Dunstable, there were pirate radio stations broadcasting the music 24/7 in the area, and most importantly for me, there was an amazing record shop called Soul Sense where as a teenager I spent a lot of my time, learning and being inspired by 90s underground music.I assume you made several trips to London back in the day like most music lovers living in the Shires, for the big nights and DJs in the capital. Who, or what was your mecca back in the day? And which record stores were you gracing?Absolutely. Once I was allowed to go into Luton town centre on my own without my parents, it wasn't long before me and my friends were getting on the train and heading into London to buy records. This was the mid-90s and obviously long before smartphones and the internet, so on several occasions we went with the intention of going to Blackmarket Records in Soho, but ended up coming back empty-handed as we simply couldn't find it! But eventually, we worked it out and it was always a huge buzz. Section 5 on Kings Road in Chelsea was another favourite.In 2000 I moved to London and that's when my real clubbing experiences began. Swerve at The Velvet Rooms on a Wednesday, Movement at Bar Rumba on a Thursday, but the real Mecca for me and my friends was The End. It's still my favourite club that's existed and so much of my dance music education happened there. We went to most d&b nights but the key event for us was LTJ Bukem's Progression Sessions, which ran monthly there throughout most of the noughties. I think I went to every single event from about 2002 - 2007.The Wardown debut was one of my favorites from 2020. A wide spectrum of sounds, running from lush ambient pieces to extremely energetic tracks. The narrative aspect pulled me in, giving off a nostalgic mixtape type of vibe. It felt like it was a pivotal album for you to get out into the world given how personal the elements contained within were - almost a ‘letting go' kind of feel?Absolutely. During the start of 2019 I returned to Luton quite a bit. My granddad, who was the last remaining family member living there, was ill. So I went to visit him at his home, and then the hospital until he eventually died. He was 98 so it was no huge shock, but when I was back there, these ideas started forming in my mind. Luton was my home town but the last remaining Rogers had now left and there was nothing left linking me to it. But despite losing those roots and living away from the town for over 20 years, it still had this strange power over me and I felt a really deep connection. Obviously, some of that was down to simple nostalgia for my childhood. But there was something else tied up in it. Something a bit more complex. And making that first album was an attempt to try and express those feelings. That first track on that album (Culverhouse) has to be one of the most euphoric moments to kick off an album in recent memory of mine. I was definitely keeping it locked for the remainder after that beginning! What was the intention with the sequencing of the album?I honestly can't remember much about the sequencing of the first album. It wasn't like I made 30 or 40 tracks and then whittled them down and picked my favourites. It's a 10 track album and I think I made 11 tracks, and decided to ditch one of them. I wanted it to be a mix of jungle and ambient soundscapes as I think despite the two genres being in some ways at the opposite ends of the spectrum, they also work beautifully together. When I was initially buying records in the 90s, I used to be obsessed with the intros and breakdowns of certain jungle records. There was a run of releases on DeeJay Recordings from DJ Crystl and Future Sound Of Hardcore that had these sprawling instrumental openings that I used to play over and over again. And obviously LTJ Bukem and a lot of those early releases on Good Looking Records are on the same page. That aesthetic felt like a really good way to try and manifest the ideas I was having.According to your first album notes, Wardown is an attempt to capture what the Germans call 'sehnsucht', an "inconsolable longing in the heart for we know not what". Where did this attachment come from?That quote is from the author CS Lewis, attempting to describe the sense of longing he felt for much of his life. And I've been kind of obsessed with that feeling for quite a long time too. ‘Sehnsucht' is a German term that gets somewhere close and there are others in various languages. But it's a very hard thing to accurately pin down and describe. I sometimes feel as though to get a sense of it I have to look out of the corner of my eye, as when I try and focus directly on it, it disappears. It's often a very fleeting feeling brought on by certain scenes in the world, weather, photographs, old films. A kind of bittersweet, melancholy feeling about the past and things that have been lost. But quite often it's a longing for things I've never personally experienced or may never have even happened. “at its simplest, Wardown II is a vision of the future from the past.” Wardown II by WardownThe new album is a subtle shift in concept from the original and perhaps a continuation chronologically. The nostalgia is still there, but I'm getting a look at the future instead of back like the first album. Maybe the artwork is subliminally pointing me in that direction too. Is this Luton today or in the near future?!With the first Wardown album I was trying to evoke those feelings of loss and yearning I felt for my home town and earlier life. And that got me thinking about nostalgia in a wider sense and why it's so alluring, particularly as you get a bit older – but also why it's so pervasive everywhere you look these days. TV, film, music, advertising, even politics draws on the past, utilises it, and sometimes even weaponises it. It's an incredibly powerful thing, and for me it can create a strange kind of ‘uncanny valley' feeling, as though today's popular culture has become unmoored from history and its once-definitive eras and epochs. So much of what we consume today is full of anachronism, a kind of rehash of what's come before. I found myself wondering: what happened to the future I imagined when I was a kid?I think nostalgia is incredibly alluring right now because the future no longer looks bright. We live now with the looming threat of climate change and a catastrophic loss of biodiversity across the world, not to mention war, economic instability and the rise of populism and nationalism. It all feels just too much sometimes, and nostalgia is always there, showing us how better things were in the past – even if the safe, optimistic world it portrays didn't actually exist in the first place. In that way, nostalgia is dangerous because it stops us looking forward and taking responsibility for the future, with all its challenges – something we all need to do.Of course, all this is strongly culturally inflected, and when I say ‘we', I'm coming from a white, Western and affluent perspective; the relationship between nostalgia and progress is likely to be very different for someone born in the global south. But as someone who came of age in Britain in the 90s, the future means a different thing today than it did when I was a child. Back then it felt like there was still a kind of general, unwavering optimism about the coming years, a faith in progress and a belief that society was on the path to an increasingly better place. The fall of the Berlin Wall, the end of communism in the USSR and other Eastern European countries, New Labour, the impending Millennium, which felt like the epitome of all things futuristic – all these things pointed to the fact the future was something to look forward to.So at its simplest, Wardown II is a vision of the future from the past. I decided to give it quite a strong 1950s / 60s flavour, as to me it seems like that is when the idea of ‘the future' was at it's most potent. After the devastation of two world wars came the rise of modernism and its belief that, rather than just being an aesthetic, it could literally improve people's lives through the creation of a new kind of architecture and design. There were the American and Russian plans to send people into space. Film and TV that painted the future as a shiny kind of utopia, with flying cars, and machines that allowed humans to forget the horrific memories of war and enjoy a life of comfort and leisure.Samples are obviously a big part of your work (and your isolatedmix). It sounds like your first album was more personal, collected soundbites and samples. And this new album seems a little more abstract in its samples and direction. Can you describe your process for the sample-heavy tracks such as Instant Money? Do you build a track around a sample, go looking for something specific, or have a bank of samples ready to go?I've always been a fan of collage. Art that brings lots of different, often disparate sources together to create something fresh. As a kid I used to cut up catalogues and booklets that came through the front door and make these mad, stuck together images with them. And at university, I was fascinated by the work of artists like Robert Rauschenberg. So when it came to making music, growing up through an era of sample-heavy jungle and hip-hop (‘Entroducing' by DJ Shadow is one of the most important albums in my life), I adopted a similar technique.However, with Wardown the approach is slightly different to when I'm working on other things. I initially try and establish quite a strong conceptual starting point before I've made any music. I do lots of reading, watch things, and generally think about the world I'm trying to create before anything is made. Obviously things change and develop through the process of actually creating the music, but by starting out like that, I try and attune myself to what I'm looking for, samples wise. It's like I put little antennas up and then go about my usual life of reading, watching films and documentaries, and listening to music. But because my antennas are up and scanning for quite specific things I'm able to isolate sounds that can potentially work a lot better; sounds that would probably pass me by if I had just been taking it all in in a more general sense. And once I've had a strong idea for something I'll then dive a little deeper, in terms of second-hand records, tapes, online archives and the like. Wardown II by WardownI'm also a little gutted that Instant Money didn't make it onto the mix in full here (i hear a quick sample only!) It's one of my faves and extremely addictive (reminds me a bit of Roni Size's Dirty Beats in how the vocal burrows deep inside your brain for hours after listening if I dare compare). What was your intention/concept for the mix overall?The idea for the mix was essentially an extension of what I've done with the two albums. A collection of jungle and electronic music combined with longer ambient passages. There are a few personal favourites in there, as well as some lesser-known stuff I thought worked well. I've also taken apart elements of some of the music from Wardown II and used that throughout. More collage!The drum'n bass / jungle mixtape is of course an iconic piece of music culture and by the sounds of it, you've perfected your skills at putting one together. Do you consider yourself a DJ? Do you enjoy this aspect of your music?Well I've just come off the back of playing a summer of festival shows as Technimatic, so in that regard, definitely. I do think these days however, there is quite a big difference between being a DJ who plays live shows, and someone who puts mixes together online. Years ago you would just press record and essentially recreate what you do in a live setting. But because of the changes in technology and what you're now able to do with sequencers, recorded mixes feel like they've become a separate thing in their own regard. They definitely are to me, anyway. I love putting together online mixes that pull apart tracks, alter tempos, have multiple elements working at the same time to create something really unique. Maybe a really talented DJ could do it live, but I definitely can't!What have been some of your fave mixes over the years that we could go check out? A favorite of all time?I can't really discuss jungle and Wardown without mentioning LTJ Bukem's ‘Essential Mix' for Radio 1 in 1995. It really was such a defining mix, one that created a kind of blueprint for a whole new musical sub-genre. All the classics are there, and it still sounds fresh and exciting to me. In terms of more recent times, Visible Cloaks' ‘Music Interiors' from 2013 is another really important mix for me. It's a collection of 80s ambient and experimental music from Japan, and it totally blew my mind when I first heard it. The fact there was this huge, rich, inspiring area of music I had no idea existed before listening was really extraordinary. And it just flows so well. I'm eternally thankful for VC for creating it; I've played it more times than I can remember.~ astrangelyisolatedplace · isolatedmix 119 - WardownListen on Soundcloud, Mixcloud, or the ASIP Podcast.DownloadTracklist:01. Soft Robot - ‘Point Nemo'02. Kerguelen - ‘Proxemics'03. Sycamore Investments - ‘Cherry Bomb'04. Wardown - ‘Stimulus Progression Pattern'05. LTJ Bukem - ‘Rainfall'06. Offthesky -‘Insofar, In So Far'07. Freedive - ‘Watering A Flower On The Moon'08. Photek - ‘Complex'09. Ki One - ‘Life At The End Of The World'10. Micronation - 'Photographs of Clouds'11. Wardown - ‘The Ideal City'12. Advanced Sound & Vision - ‘The Engineered Yes'13. Wardown - ‘Lifespan'14. Fisher Associates - ‘Scorched Earth'15. Wardown - ‘Graphite and Glitter'16. The Architex - ‘Altitude'17. Creative Innovations Inc. - ‘Stone Tape Theory'18. r beny - ‘Eistla'19. Jefre Cantu-Ledesma - ‘Song Of Forgiveness Pt. 1'~Wardown | Bandcamp | Discogs | Twitter | Instagram

Singer-songwriter and fiddle player Amanda Shires calls her seventh album, "Take It Like A Man," her best work yet. It's also her first non-holiday solo release since founding the country supergroup The Highwomen, with Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby. Shires joins us for a Listening Party.