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U.S. International Mark McKenzie returns to talk with Heath about USMNT World Cup preparations, the fan support fueling the team and the surprisingly heated Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals watch party rivalry in the squad.  Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

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Heath is joined by U.S. Men's National Team legend Marcelo Balboa to talk about the experience of the 1994 World Cup, the addiction of playing for the USMNT and why Christian Pulisic needs to play with a “chip on his shoulder.”  Watch or listen to Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

Heath is joined by footballer, actor, writer, filmmaker Cristo Fernandez! Best known for the role of Dani Rojas on the hit Apple TV series “Ted Lasso,” Cristo is now a real professional football/soccer player for El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship.  Heath and Cristo talk about the challenges of pursuing your football dreams, partying with Ronaldinho, and Cristo's new children's book, “Fútbol Is Life!”  Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

In-depth questions about Sigler books, favorite character, hardest character to write, and some thoughts on my reading likes as a reader rather than as a writer. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Questions that matter As in, how does the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 save you 99% off year one of a new three-year domain registration? Forget askin' and get to the savin'. Just use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bienvenue dans ce nouveau numéro de Sans Filet où l'on zoome sur la magnifique sensation du tableau féminin : Maja Chwalinska. Alors que tous les yeux étaient rivés sur sa compatriote Iga Swiatek, c'est cette jeune Polonaise de 24 ans, issue des qualifications, qui est en train de faire vibrer la Porte d'Auteuil. Après avoir courageusement documenté son combat contre la dépression et traversé des blessures à répétition, Chwalinska vit un conte de fées à Paris. Comment a-t-elle trouvé les ressources mentales pour opérer un tel retour au plus haut niveau ? Slices de revers, amorties chirurgicales, variations de trajectoires : pourquoi son jeu "à l'ancienne" rend-il ses adversaires complètement folles sur terre battue ?Sans Filet debriefe également la victoire écrasante de Mirra Andreeva contre Marta Kostyuk sans oublier l'analyse du dernier carré masculin. Qui de Jakub Mensik, Alexander Zverev, Matteo Arnaldi ou Flavio Cobolli décrochera sa place en finale ?Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Heath talks with former Mexico International Hector Moreno about Memo Ochoa's record setting 6th World Cup, Mexico's World Cup roster and hazing with the USMNT.  Plus, Heath recalls a hilarious handshake faux pas in Germany and his nightmare match against Mexico.  Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.     

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This week Empty Set had a quite unexpected visitor. Even more strange? He didn't even ask for a cracker. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  A cracker, a cracker,  a cracker!The GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 gets you 99% off your first year of a 3-year domain. Don't wait on this deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath talks with former U.S. Men's National Team teammate Jimmy Conrad about the USMNT's 3-2 World Cup tune-up win over Senegal, the intense emotion of representing your nation at World Cup and how Jimmy and Clint Dempsey were breakout stars of World Cup 2006 with only MLS experience.  Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce the show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

Scott and A chat about the evolution of the podcast, and Scott answers a batch of Siglerverse questions. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Let's talk about blogging, shall we? We've been happily blogging for years now, but if you have not and want to start, consider using the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3. Wins all around with ninety-nine percent off of year one of a three-year registration! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heath talks with U.S. Men's National Team and LA Galaxy legend Cobi Jones about the USMNT roster reveal, the 1994 World Cup and his new statue outside Dignity Health Sports Park.  Plus, Heath gives his take on the USMNT “email” snubs controversy.  Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce and U.S. international Mark McKenzie, this cross-generational show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game.  Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

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Many hands make light work, so the Best Buddies helped Sal's Pizza serve slices ahead of the Red Sox game. WBZ's Jared Brosnan reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BREAKING NEWS: Heath and Mark talk through the newly announced U.S. Men's National Team World Cup roster and Mark's journey from missing the 2022 roster to making the 2026 team.  Plus, Heath on the Premier League team he almost joined and Mark shares the details on his appearance with fellow Arsenal fan and Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani.  Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story.  Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce and U.S. international Mark McKenzie, this cross-generational show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on FanDuel Predicts. Go to FanDuel.Com/Predicts to sign up.

This episode provides updates about two of Scott's books coming out this year, WARPATH and SLAY. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Wait until you see the beasts by the river! Man-o-man, the things you'll do when you use the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3. Not gonna lie, it'll save you 99% off the first year of a three-year new domain registration! Better get while the getting is good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys kick off with the most accurate take possible on Montreal vs Buffalo: neither team seems interested in ending it, and somehow it's still must-watch. Then Alec Martinez drops in again—fresh off becoming a Jeopardy! answer—before the conversation turns into a great hockey + human-psychology episode: how players handle mistakes, how coaches communicate across generations, and what it's going to take to beat Carolina (especially with all that time off). In This Episode: Montreal vs Buffalo Game 7 vibes: unpredictable swings, goalie swaps, and why it feels "individual" instead of structured Marty's Jeopardy moment: surprise texts, neighbors yelling "Jeopardy guy," and reliving the 2014 Cup-winner goal The mental game for young players: carrying mistakes, building confidence, and the "next shift" reset Coaching that actually works: why communication + people skills matter as much as X's and O's Vegas vs Colorado preview: what each team brings that the other hasn't really seen yet, and why this matchup is a heavyweight clash Favorite goals so far: Marner's between-the-legs moment, McKinnon's prime-time rip, and McNabb's "change-up" shorty Marty's AM Rewind: his breakdown series and why people complaining about free content is hilarious Bonus laughs: warmup horror stories, "AK14," and why some guys are actual liabilities before the puck even drops

Live from the exhibit floor of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in beautiful Bismarck, North Dakota, this episode kicks off a massive three-day broadcast celebrating 75 years of the historic Bakken play. Host Scott Hennen balances his jet lag from a recent trip to Norway with full-throttle interviews featuring the absolute heaviest hitters in global energy, aerospace technology, and state legislation.   First, Bernie Bourgeois from Chevron details the multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Hess and breaks down how cutting-edge "chemical EOR" literally washes subterranean rock to maximize American energy prosperity. Then, legendary local public servant Lynn Helms uses a pizza analogy to explain why the U.S. is barely on "first base" when it comes to oil recovery. State Representative Mike Nathy takes us inside the legislative trenches to expose the real economic data surrounding data centers and look ahead to a critical upcoming Republican primary. Finally, we talk to UND aviation graduate Grayson Miller about real-world life-and-death drone warfare, tracking how elite Ukrainian "Spider Web" drone swarms managed to set the Russian military back by multiple decades.   Standout Moments & Timestamps [43:00] Squeezing the Shale: Bernie Bourgeois from Chevron explains the global integrated brand's massive production footprint, moving four million barrels of oil a day around the world.   [43:42] Washing the Subterranean Stone: Bourgeois delivers a fascinating technical breakdown of Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), detailing how specialized solvents act just like hand soap to alter rock characteristics and make oil more "slippery".   [44:11] Unconventional Permeability: A masterclass in geology as Bernie describes tight rock unconventional formations, explaining that the microscopic pore spaces in shale are less permeable than a kitchen granite countertop.   [44:31] The Emerging Argentine Frontier: Chevron's shale general manager maps out the world's top shale assets, crowning West Texas's Permian Basin a behemoth while identifying Argentina as the next massive global resource destination.   [45:34] Seven Slices of Pizza: Former Director of Mineral Resources Lynn Helms stuns the hosts by revealing that current technology has only extracted a meager 15% of the oil trapped in the Bakken and Three Forks formations—declaring that nobody would buy a pizza, eat one slice, and throw the rest away.   [45:54] Geological Records vs. Extinction Climate: Helms cuts through standard political rhetoric to discuss real geological history, noting that the Earth's climate has constantly shifted across millennia and tracking how special interest groups managed to weaponize the education…

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Andrew Givler is a YouTube sensation and the author of the progression fantasy novel IRONBOUND, which Scott recently read. Awesome story. With the second book in the series out now, Scott had Andrew on for a chit-chat about his work. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  I got your progression right here, pal. You will make nothing but progress with the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3, which trims ninety-nine percent off the cost of a new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode taped live during Pizza Expo, we explore the Maryland pizza scene – plus some of its craft brews. First, we sit down with Brett and Bailey Robison of Maryland-based Mosaic Pizza and Silver Branch Brewing Co. to answer a question for the ages: What is the best pizza and beer combo of all time??? We sit down with Will Fagg of Tiny Brick Oven to hear about how his pursuit to become an AirBnB superhost led to a career transition from nursing to pizzeria ownership. Will shares why he built a backyard pizza oven and how that evolved into a brick-and-mortar pizzeria on Federal Hill in Baltimore. Then, he shares the story of his visit from Dave Portnoy, whose video made him a quasi-celebrity. You'll want to listen up! Next up, The Robisons discuss running two separate yet complementary businesses. Learn how they manage social media for both industries differently and get their recommendations for how to install draft beer program at your pizzeria location. Plus: Listen to why they chose to operate Mosaic Pizza out of a second-generation restaurant space.  SHOW NOTES: Tiny Brick Oven: tinybrickoven.com  Mosaic Pizza: mosaic.pizza Silver Branch Brewing Co.: silverbranchbrewing.com International Pizza Expo Pizza Expo Columbus

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When the new golf start-up LIV appeared on the scene in 2022, it really upended the very polished and traditional golf world. A smaller course, teams, and even theme music.    This is really a story about what happens when a hundred-year-old institution collides with unlimited money. At least for a while.  Scott & A chat about the changes and what's next. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  You got your LIV in my PGA! Rory had lots to say about all this. Why didn't he use our GoDaddy Promo Code code CJCFOSSIG3 to save up to 99% off the 1st year of his own three-year domain registration! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we look at the recent NFL Collusion scandal, where the NFL Players Association filed a grievance, basically saying: “Hey, we think owners are quietly working together to limit guaranteed contracts.” So did NFL owners secretly agree not to pay players? The careful answer is: The arbitrator reportedly found the league encouraged owners to reduce guaranteed contracts… …but ruled there wasn't enough evidence proving coordinated collusion between teams. We chat all about it. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  One Ruling to … Rule Them All Right now, before you do anything else, go grab your own three-year domain registration and don't forget to use our GoDaddy Promo Code using CJCFOSSIG3, to get up to 99% off the 1st year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Forty-four years into her life, twenty-two years into horse training,  eight years after going out on her own, and 152 years in the making, Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby!  Scott & A chat about this year's historic race at Churchill Downs. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  A New Career Deserves a New Domain Name If I know anything, it's that I know nothing about horse racing. But with Cherie DeVaux's win, I can't wait to grab my new domain registration using CJCFOSSIG3, our GoDaddy Promo Code to get up to ninety-nine percent off the first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orange Slices is back — and the timing couldn't be better. With 37 days until the World Cup kicks off on home soil, Heath Pearce reconnects with co-host and active USMNT defender Mark McKenzie for a wide-open season premiere. Since the pod went dark: Mark got engaged, planned a wedding in five months (without inviting Heath), had a baby boy, moved from Belgium to Toulouse, and made his Ligue 1 debut — in that order, more or less. In this episode, Mark breaks down what it's actually like to go head-to-head with Dembélé and Marquinhos at PSG away, why the Vélodrome is the most hostile atmosphere he's ever played in, and what Pochettino demands from the very first training session. He also opens up about the 2022 World Cup cut — the 10 PM phone call, the pit in his stomach, and why, four years later, he'll admit he probably wasn't ready. Plus: the art of channeling competitor rage when you're also managing diapers. Orange Slices drops 2-3 times a week through the end of August. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Watch Orange Slices every Tuesday and Thursday wherever you get your podcasts! Orange Slices connects the past, present, and future generations of U.S. internationals around our collective soccer story. Hosted by former U.S. international Heath Pearce and U.S. international Mark McKenzie, this cross-generational show is an unfiltered celebration of our national teams and soccer Americana. From the muddy fields of our youth to the games won and lost on the world's stage, weekly episodes will feature guests from different generations of American soccer sharing stories, insights, and commentary on their soccer experiences and the American game. Come and enjoy a slice of the soccer life! Sponsored by FanDuel Predicts.

The Miami Grand Prix comes to Dolphin Stadium this weekend. More correctly, to the Grand Prix course built in the stadium's parking lot.  Joining the ranks of the great F1 race cities, Miami is growing F1 fandom in the United States, and no better way to learn than watching!  Star-studded parties, speeds up to 230 miles per hour, and all the glamour of Miami. What's not to like? — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  A New Career Deserves a New Domain Name I don't know a thing about F1 motorsports, but when I do, I'm going to snag a new domain registration using CJCFOSSIG3, the  GoDaddy Promo Code to get up to 99% off. That sounds like a winner to me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Reel Schmooze with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan, where we bring you all the entertainment news and film reviews a Jew can use. This week, before diving into our two films for this week, we revisit the 1960 film "Exodus" with a few reflections based on listeners' responses -- and Hoffman's musing while sweeping. We then hear about the movie maven's night out enjoying the Boss, Bruce Springsteen, and the E-Street Band's longtime Jewish musicians. The first film we chew over in this week's episode is a short, 13-minute indie production called "How to Make Challah" by Sarah Rosen. The intergenerational look at New York Jewry is framed within footage filmed by Rosen's aunt of her grandmother making challah in 1975. Now #1 on Netflix in Israel, Sadie Sandler's new "Roommates" left the team almost speechless, but they valiantly rallied at the sight of Jewish acting greats Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll and Carol Kane. Chloe East stars as Celeste, joined by Sadie Sandler as Devon. Does her apple fall far from the Adam Sandler tree? Stick around to see if "How to Make Challah" and "Roommates" got an "oy," "meh" or "not bad" in this week's The Reel Schmooze. The Reel Schmooze is produced by Ari Schlacht and can be found wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend, high stakes, big money & hundreds of race fans descend on Churchill Downs in Louisville for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. So much surrounding a two-minute race: high society rubbing elbows with professional gamblers. Twenty young horses racing to win, jockeys and teams hoping for a shot at immortality. And that's to say nothing of the hats. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  A New Career Deserves a New Domain Name Sky high headwear affixed securely to my head, I'm off to the races and using our GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 to score my new blog for ninety-nine percent off the first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of The Art of Living Big, Betsy reminds us that we can become the version of ourselves that we need at that moment. How we do one thing is how we can do everything. We have the power within us to navigate bad news and hard times as well as the power to make decisions that will move our lives in the direction we want to go little by little. Take a listen and remember that the next step you take, you are ready for because it’s all yours. Transcript:  Welcome to The Art of Living Big, where we explore how to live intentionally and with more joy. I’m Betsy Pake, your host, master, coach, and creator of the Navigate Method. Here to help you listen in to your true desires, elevate your standards, and live life to the fullest. Now, let’s go live big. Hi everybody. Welcome to the show today. I’m excited. I’ve got all these little like updates that I wanna give you. Um, and I swear when I do this show the, the leaf blower lawn men do not come until I start this recording. So we’ll see. I can see them out there, but we’re gonna, we’re gonna hope for the best. Okay? Okay. Quickly before we get started, if you have seen, we have launched. A retreat in Belize in July. It is going to be. Really amazing. It’s called The Reimagined Life. And we are gonna move through creating a whole blueprint for you and how you really want to live your life. And so we’ve got workshops like twice a day, but the then the like in the morning and the evening, and then the whole day is full of snorkeling and laying in the sun and chatting and processing and journaling. And then in the end you move forward with. A blueprint for how you wanna move through the rest of the year, the rest of your life. So. Join me. We filled up really quickly. There’s only like, like half the spots are full already, so if you would like to come, please don’t delay. If you have questions, email us at support@betsypake.com. I will jump on the phone with you and answer any questions and see if it’s a good fit. I think it’s gonna be so fun and some of the ladies that are in already are. Women that I know from my program, some of them are people that I don’t know, and I’m so excited about that and I’m excited for them because I know they’re gonna make all kinds of besties in there. So, um, you can find the link to it in my Instagram profile, or you can go to my website under live events. You’ll see it there, but it’s gonna be at this really beautiful resort. And I heard that the snorkeling there is like snorkeling in a fish tank. Like it’s amazing. So. Please join me if you would like. All right. This week I went with a friend to a fashion show that was a fundraiser for Cancer Research and this center here in Atlanta. And, you know, I thought it was, it, it was so moving. Honestly, it, it, it, I was so honored to be invited and to be with her and her friends and to, you know, get, to get to experience the whole day. And the thing that I kept thinking when I was watching the fashion show, because it was caregivers, doctors and nurses, and it was women who had been through their cancer journey and it was family members and they were all modeling these really beautiful clothes from local boutiques, and it was really fun for that. Also my little, my little aggression, my microaggression towards the patriarchy was to call all of the men with the, they, they would carry a white rose if they were a, a caregiver. And if they were a man, I, I assumed they were nurses. And if they were a woman, I assumed they were the oncologists. And that was kind of fun to be like, oh, I wonder what kind of nurse he is. So. I’m watching this thing and I’m watching these women and I, it’s, it’s really so moving. ’cause you’re like, how do you move through something so big? Right? Like, how do you get presented with that? And so many of them were like, I had no idea this came out of the blue. Like, I wasn’t expecting this. And you know, I think with a lot of big things in our lives we’re, we’re just not expecting it. And so we can’t be prepared. For things. We can’t be prepared for everything. And what I started thinking about when I was watching them is, you know, of course like we go to like, oh my God, what would I do? What would I think, you know, who would I call? What would happen? And I realized that the women that were walking down the runway were likely different women that were told. That they had the diagnosis and that they didn’t have to be that final version of them in the beginning, it was going through the process that made them that way. Now, nobody wants to go through that journey in order to grow or to become a a, a, A D, I wanna say a different or improved version. I don’t know. Uh, that’s a subjective thing. But I think with all of our journeys, and you know, so many of you listen and follow me because you’re struggling in your marriage, but the version of you who has a clear decision, who knows the path she’s gonna take, who’s walking that path, isn’t the version of you that listens here today. And that’s by design. You’re not supposed to be. So it’s okay if it feels really scary. It’s okay if it feels like you can’t do it. It’s okay if it feels like overwhelming. How would I figure this out? Because you only have to figure out the thing that’s right in front of you and then you begin to become the kind of person who is able to walk through the journey. And I wanted to share that ’cause I just was thinking about it. I mean, the lens that I see the world right, is through this work in so many ways. And I thought it was just like such a beautiful example of, of victory, you know, on the other side of that. And it was really cool. Anyway, I was honored to be there. It was, it was great. You know, my birthday’s coming up. I, I’m about to be 55, I gotta say. I remember on my 50th birthday, I remember I brought myself to the beach. Yeah, my former husband went with me, but I planned it. I paid for it, luckily, and went to the beach. And I remember sitting by the beach going like, I am not gonna do my fifties like this. I, I’ve never been as miserable on a birthday as that birthday. And I was at the beach, which is like my favorite place ever. And I have a picture of me like just pulling the. My hoodie down over my face because I was crying. I don’t know that anybody noticed, but I noticed it was so miserable. And this year I’m going to the beach on my birthday to look for my beach house, and that is really fricking cool. And so we get to make a choice. We get to notice it’s okay to be in the crap because then we get to make a totally different decision. And we get to become the person who can make that decision. So I’m gonna be going down to Florida, actually. And if you listen to my episode, several, maybe like a month ago about how to make big decisions and I was talking about making this big decision and I felt so strongly, it’s California. California is the thing, and I feel a little differently now. I have done a hella research over the last month. I got really into the research so much that it began to get paralyzing because here’s what I teach, is that you can’t make pros and cons lists. And then what did I do? So I was like, let’s make a pros and cons list. Let’s figure it out. And you know, I recognize that in every decision, and even with the women that I work with inside the Navigate Method, there are. Practical decisions that also need to be made. So the decision from your gut and the practical choices that surround that. And I’ll be honest, I did my Q1 taxes for my business and we had a huge tax bill, which was great. I, you know, very proud. I saved the money every month, so it wasn’t that big of a deal, although it’s always painful and. I put, I figured out like what the, you know, looked at the p and l and if I was in California, what that tax bill would be. And that was for one quarter. And then if I multiplied that by four quarters for a year, and that’s just on my business. And then to be practical, I’m 55 years old. I’m not 30 where I have room for a lot of, you know. Mistakes, I guess, or, uh, I, I have room for mistakes, but, but the, the trajectory is shorter for me to retirement, right? So I wanted to pay attention to those that felt in alignment to pay attention to that. And so then I started down this rabbit hole of Florida and where in Florida. And when I tell you you can go on YouTube and you can find a walking tour of every city you can find apartment. Um, walkthroughs, home walkthroughs. I mean, you could real estate shop, like you could do all the things from YouTube. It’s, it’s pretty amazing. And so I went up and down the coasts and, um, you know, my aunt lives in Sarasota. It. She’s only there part of the year and then it gets too cold. So she goes to Puerto Rico to her place in Puerto Rico. But I, you know, there is somebody there, right? So like. My dad would likely come down. He would see his sister. I would be able to see him. Like there was things about it. I have several friends that live in the Tampa area area, Sarasota area. There’s a huge airport there, which I, it was important to me. I want to be close enough to the water and be able to afford to be on the water. Like that feels in alignment to me. So I started doing all this recon, like paralyzing amount of recon. I cleaned out my little, I had like a little storage closet. With some things I had put in there and totally cleaned that out, narrowed everything down. I got my whole life into one bucket, you guys? One bin. One bin. And then I just kind of got where I was like, you know what? There’s things I really love about Atlanta, where I live, there’s things I’m gonna really miss. And I started noticing when I would make plans or I’d hear from a friend, I’d be like, oh, I’d really miss that. And so then I thought. You know what? I think what I’ll do is I’m gonna just buy a little condo in Midtown in Atlanta, and then I’ll just snowbird. I’ll spend my winters in different beaches. I’ll go to California one year. I’ll go to Florida one year, and I’ll just start checking it out. And I told my sister. And my sister said, but would you? But would you, or would you just sit in your condo in Midtown and wish you had taken the leap? And I was like, oh, you shut your mouth. You shut your mouth. It was so true. It was so true. So I decided to give my notice at my apartment, move late this summer after the trip to Belize, and I’m going down to find a place to live on my birthday on year 55. So we always have an opportunity to. Feel what we’re feeling and to be unhappy with where we are and to make a new choice. And to make a new choice. And I started thinking over the last couple days, like how with this new version of me, right, the version of me that walks the runway and is like through the storm and is now choosing my life, is this in big decisions? And small decisions, or am I just doing this with like big decisions because my life is in the tiny things that I do all the time. Now I’m gonna tell you a very silly, silly, silly story, but I wanna just illustrate what I mean. So when I moved into my apartment, I bought. A very well fancy for me, a very fancy espresso machine. I wanted to create a new ritual for my mornings. Okay? So I wanted to have like something different that I did. I wanted to have, and bear with me here when I say this word, but I wanted to have a hobby. Like I wanted to really understand coffee and I wanted to order. From private roasters, small roasters all over the country. So every month I get different beans from a different small roaster somewhere in the country, and I wanted to like really get into coffee. It felt really fun and it gave me something different to start my day so that I wasn’t thinking about what I would have done or how I missed my dog or, you know, any of those things that I, that I lost in, in the separation. And so. I, I got this coffee maker and, and, and had to get a grinder for my beans. Okay. So I bought a grinder. It wasn’t cheap. I don’t know if I’m just really cheap, but I was like, it was a couple hundred bucks for this grinder, you know? And it was great. It made great coffee. I was, I was pumped. And then last week it died. It like completely died and I’m like, I’ve only had it like, not even 18 months, you know, 18 months, 20 months. I don’t know. I just was like, why is this dead already? I did a little Google search and found out that that isn’t really a, a grinder that you can use every single day, and I used it multiple times a day and lots of times my kid would come over and I’d make coffee for them and so it was getting used a lot and you know, a good grinder. Slices the beans instead of crushes the beans. And that’s what makes it better. ’cause it makes the water flow food better. Anyway, the whole thing just jammed up. Like it just was going tick, tick. And it wasn’t, and it wasn’t gr nothing was coming out. I tried to fix it. I ordered parts. I mean, I did the things. And then I thought, you know what? For my 55th birthday, I likely am not gonna get anything. My dad might send me flowers or something. He’s very sweet. But I was like, I’m likely not gonna get anything, so I’m gonna buy myself something. I’m gonna buy myself a fancy grinder, but I’m gonna get a grinder. That’s. Gonna last more than a year, I’m gonna get a grinder. That’s like a substantial piece of equipment that I’m gonna have for 10 years. I know this sounds, I don’t have a lot of, I don’t have a lot of things that I do, but I was like, I want a really nice grinder. And so I found the kind of grinder that I wanted, and Eureka, I think was the brand anyway, they had it in Chrome. They had it in this like enamel white, that was really pretty. And they had it in Ferrari Red, it’s Italian. It was Ferrari red is what it was called. And I was like, oh, I want the, I want the Ferrari red. Like I, as soon as I saw it, I was like, oh my God. And then I thought, that doesn’t go in my kitchen. Which I live in an apartment. My kitchen can be anything I want. But I was like, that doesn’t really go. And I was like, I don’t know. And then I think I put it unconsciously through a filter of what other people would think if they came over. Now hardly nobody comes over. Gosh, why is that my filter? Because that was the filter I was handed as a young person, right? So I put it through the filter of like, well, what will people think? It doesn’t match. It doesn’t go, I got this like weird red appliance in my. Coffee bar, you know. No, I wanna pause ’cause I wanna say I get that this is insignificant. Like I get that this isn’t, you know, uh, some big catastrophe. I just am saying in the small things. In the small things. And so I put my hand on my heart and do what I tell people to do and I, and I just really breathed into it. And if it was just me. What do I want? And right off I was like, I want the red one. I want the red one. And so that’s what I ordered. It wasn’t the safe option, it wasn’t the option that goes with anything. It wasn’t the option that maybe made the most sense. Like if I buy a place at the beach, do I really don’t? I want neutral appliances, or chrome or white is so cool. No, I want the red, I want the Ferrari red. That’s what I want. I want Ferrari red. And so that’s what I ordered and I found a small distributor in upstate New York to buy it from and then didn’t buy it on Amazon. And so that felt really good to, to give my, my money to a small business. So when I talk about like these big things like moving to the beach and like where do I go and how do I. Distinguish between what I want and what’s the right thing. You know, I’m using air quotes, or if I wanna make a change in my relationship or my marriage, or whatever those things are for you. How you do one thing is how you do everything. And I was like, I have to really pay attention if I want to build a life that is fully mine, that fully embraces the me in all of this. Then I have to pay attention to the little things too until it becomes second nature to just choose what I want and move forward. So that’s the story of my Ferrari coffee bean grinder. I’ll post it on Instagram if you follow along over there. I will. I will make sure to let you know if you wanna know how to do this like this, like deep work of like, how do I know what I really want? I have a, a, a path for that. Like if you go to my website, it’s called the Bridge. You can comment on anything, like on my Instagram or whatever. Just put Bridge and it’ll send you a link to it. But if you go to my website under, I think it’s like work with me, it’ll say the bridge and the bridge is like six chapters to move you towards this deep inner knowing about six different chapters of your life. And so I ask like there’s a little audio to listen to, kinda like a little mini podcast. I have a little. Process for you to do. And then you’re gonna take what you learned one sentence and you’re gonna move it to something I call the honesty map. And then you’re gonna fill out your whole honesty map, and at the end, you’re gonna be able to create a little declaration for yourself and about where you are. So check out the bridge if that. If that appeals to you, but definitely check out my Ferrari red coffee grinder. I think it comes next week, so I will post about it. Um, and yeah, thank you so much for being here today. I know this was like a short little catch up with all the things I wanted to tell you, but those are the things that I wanted to tell you. All right, have an amazing week. I will hopefully see you in Belize and if not, I’ll see you next week. Alright, bye-bye. Thanks for joining me on The Art of Living Big. I hope today’s episode sparked something within you, maybe pushed you to dream a little bit bigger and live a little larger. Don’t forget to subscribe. Leave us a review and share this podcast with someone you know who might need a little inspiration today. You can find me over on Instagram at Betsy Pake and on my YouTube channel. Remember, the world is vast. Your potential is endless, and your life, it’s yours to shape. Until next time, keep reaching, keep exploring, and keep living big.

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The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone.  We discussed Chaos Night and the Draft itself in the last episode. Today, we recap a few highlights for us. Draft Night is a culmination of a lifetime's worth of work, and the start of the rest of it.  Congrats to the 2026 NFL Rookie Class! — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  A New Career Deserves a New Domain Name The NFL Draft is all about finding the best players for the best terms. Just like when you choose a new domain registration and use our GoDaddy Promo Code? You're getting the best product at the best price. For all your dot-com needs, use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG to get up to 99% off. Doesn't matter if you're picking first or 251st, your best deals are here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been getting feedback asking about our shift in content for this feed. As in: “Hey! Where's my damn stories?” In this episode, I give answers. You want the truth? You can't handle the truth! The truth is, I have so many books due in 2026, 2027, and even 2028 that weekly storytelling is off the table for now.  Listen in, folks! There's so much info in this twenty-minute episode. By the end of it, I guarantee you will be happy with where things are going. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  The Winds of Change Start with a Domain Name Looking for a verified GoDaddy Promo Code that actually works? You're in the right place. Secure your brand's online presence with a premium domain at a fraction of the cost. Use GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG to get up to 99% off a new domain registration—including popular dot-com domains. Whether you're launching a business, building a personal brand, or locking down your next big idea, the right domain name is your first step toward visibility on Google. Don't wait—great domain names disappear fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The term "Chaos Night" isn't just hyperbole—it's the moment months of mock drafts collide with the cold, unpredictable reality of NFL war rooms. With Indiana's Fernando Mendoza locked in at No. 1, the calm ends the second his name is called. Because there is only one "sure-thing" QB this year, the desperation in Pittsburgh is reaching a boiling point. Whether you've been following every trade or you're just joining us for the ride, Scott and ARealGirl Herself are here to guide you through the madness. They'll pull back the curtain on how a single phone call can turn the entire league upside down, breaking down the "why" behind the sudden trades and shocking picks in a way that makes sense—even if you don't know a blitz from a lateral. Expect the unexpected as they explain how "sure things" start to slide and why certain teams are suddenly willing to bet it all on a single moment. It's about more than just stats; it's about the drama and the life-changing shifts that happen when the clock starts ticking. Tune in to see how the future of the league is reshaped in real-time, and let us handle the heavy lifting of the X's and O's. Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Secure Your Digital Real Estate for Less Navigating the digital landscape can be unpredictable, but your budget doesn't have to be. If you're looking for a reliable way to launch your next website, choosing the right tools is the first step toward a successful "season."Want calm instead of chaos? Then draft our ⁠GoDaddy Promo Code⁠ CJCFOSSIG. This exclusive offer is designed to help creators get started by trimming 99% off the cost of a new, three-year domain registration. It's the ultimate strategic move to keep your overhead low while you build your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts Scott and ARealGirl Herself as they pull back the curtain on one of the most theatrical nights in television: the NFL Draft. If you've ever felt like the draft was a "members-only" club where you didn't know the password, this episode is for you. We're stripping away the jargon to explain the fundamental mechanics of how teams actually select players and why a bunch of people in suits making phone calls is unexpectedly gripping. Is it worth watching live? Absolutely. We discuss why the draft is essentially the world's highest-stakes reality show. You don't need to know a single stat to appreciate the pure human drama of life-changing moments, heart-wrenching slides, and the strategic "chess match" playing out in real-time. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just here for the outfits and the tension, we'll give you the confidence to enjoy every minute of the spectacle. Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Unlock Savings on Your Next Project Just like building a championship roster, starting your own online presence requires the right strategy. Fundamentals are important, like saving money on a new domain registration with the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG. It's your number-one draft pick to slice 99% off of Year One of a new, three-year domain registration. Whether you're launching a podcast or a blog, use this top-tier deal to secure your digital home for less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week, we're joined by one of the funniest comedians going right now — Derrick Stroup, who has a fantastic new special on Netflix. He tells us how he got his start in comedy and why keeping things clean is an intentional choice.In RELEVANT Buzz, we dive into a new Gallup study that reveals 50% more young men say religion is very important to them than did just a few years ago. There's a lot to unpack — including why young women are going the opposite direction. We then share a clip that went viral this week of Charlie Puth breaking down his favorite gospel song and why he “loves everything Church.” Then we check out RAYE's incredible new single “Joy,” and her faith-filled album, ‘This Music May Contain Hope.' In Slices, a guy in California got caught running a nationwide LEGO scam that you won't believe. And a 91-year-old Ohio grandma ignored her wellness checks because … she was locked in on a video game. Then Would You Rather closes it out: Horse-sized ducks, finger guns, a raccoon with a grudge.Highlights:04:38 — RELEVANT Buzz: 42% of young men say their faith is very important 09:03 — Charlie Puth's gospel moment on the Terrell Show 17:51 — RAYE's new album and her faith story 29:59 — RELEVANT Recommends: Derrick Stroup on his Netflix special "Nostalgic"38:05 — Slices: The Lego pasta heist 42:44 — Slices: 91-year-old grandma blows off her wellness check to keep gaming45:05 — Would You RatherAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Is anyone else terrified? We are.  For the first time ever, autonomous robots beat humans at humanity's signature ability—long-distance endurance running. Bi-pedal buckets of bolts bested people at the Beijing E-Town Robot Half Marathon. Can the robopocalypse be far behind? Listen in to see why this milestone is far more than the sum of the robotic parts. Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Before the gearheads come for you, use our  ⁠GoDaddy Promo Code⁠ CJCFOSSIG to cut 99% off the first year of a three-year new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The turnaround story of the Detroit Pistons is epic. From losing over sixty games two years and sitting in last place to becoming the No. 1 seed in the East playoffs this year. Scott & A chat about what changed for the Pistons, and where they go from here.  And A shares her favorite underdog-to-top-dog movie while we celebrate this glow up! Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  You'll be first when using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG in any division. That code gets you ninety-nine percent off the first year of a three year new dot-com registrations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, before the actual draft, sports pundits and fans engage in “mock drafts,” where they envision where 260-ish players might land on any of the NFL's 32 teams. The American Football tradition is fun—and a little bit weird. Okay… It's a lot weird. Who will be joining Taylor's fiancé's team this year? Listen in, even if you think you know All Too Well.

The NBA Play-In Tournament begins today, April 14, 2026. Scott and ARealGirl Herself explain this confusing event that has added even more drama to the already dramatic NBA playoffs.  And hey, what is “tanking?” Why are NBA franchises accused of intentionally sabotaging their seasons? We strive to explain! And we share an awesome movie that combines basketball, playoffs, and tanking.  Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Play-in with the GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, no matter what seed you are. It saves 99% off the cost of a new dot-com registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PGA Masters Tournament is this weekend, and we have things to say about golf and entertainment! If you're not in Augusta for the Masters, let us entertain you! Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  The green jacket of discounts is GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG, which saves 99% on the cost of a new domain registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices