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with Michael O'Neal & Mircea Morariu Winter pickleball isn't just “pickleball but colder.” The ball plays faster and harder, touch shots behave differently, and the injury risk spikes if you warm up like it's July. In this episode, Michael O'Neal and Mircea Morariu break down the practical adjustments that help you stay loose, keep the ball in, and win more points when temperatures drop. Why staying warm directly reduces mistakes and injury risk Hands are everything: glove vs no glove, grip tweaks, and maintaining dexterity Layering that works for movement: base layer (compression or Under Armour style) insulation (fleece) optional shell for wind the underrated puffy vest for pickleball Hats and headbands for heat retention Why your warm-up should be 2–3x longer in cold weather Off-court warmups: bike, jumping jacks, jump rope On-court dynamic warmups: lateral shuffles, staying low Keeping blood flowing between points (the “bounce” habit used by top pros) Why cold weather injuries are more common—especially over age 40 Plastic stiffens → ball feels harder Less dwell time → less spin and control Ball flies faster with less resistance Bounce becomes less predictable Expect balls to crack more (especially outdoor balls like Dura and Franklin X-40) Shorten your backswing More compact strokes Choke up on the paddle for better touch Expect weird timing on volleys, dinks, and resets Use safer, more consistent drop mechanics Drives often beat drops in cold weather Pressure creates more popups than usual Attack knees, thighs, body more than perfect feet Shorter points favor aggressive modern players Reduce sidelines by 15–20% — aim bigger, safer targets Consider standing slightly off the kitchen line for reaction time Hot paddles become even hotter in the cold Softer control paddles can be easier to manage Consider keeping a “winter paddle” in your bag Hand warmers (QB-style) can be a real advantage Stop trying to play “summer pickleball” in winter Expect your touch to feel off Simplify everything Play higher margin shots Give yourself grace — conditions matter Cold weather still dehydrates you Lower blood volume = higher injury risk Hydration keeps tissues elastic and responsive Expect balls to crack more → bring extras Warm up longer, stay warm between points Shorten your swing, reduce power Less spin, more popups Drives and pressure outperform patient grinding Improve margins, aim safer Keep hands warm Hydrate like it's summer Shorter points usually win Cold weather favors players who: simplify stay aggressive warm up properly and adapt instead of fighting conditions Winter pickleball isn't worse — it's just different. And if you adjust, it can absolutely become an edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Show LinksSelf-Paced Resources:Subscribe To The Interview Podcast: https://yourlevelfitness.com/podcastNew To The YLF Philosophy? Start Here: ylf30.comDaily Accountability And Structure For Your Self-Paced Inside/Out Process: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailQ&A Response YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjSupgaY5KA66MD2IdmCwFhLFbDe-pk1lIndividualized Guidance From DarylJoin The YLF Experience: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/5t93iox9udm3Compare All Service Levels: https://yourlevelfitness.com/coachingGet Your Merch, Mugs & Wall QuotesShop The Current Collections: https://yourlevelfitness.shop/collectionsEpisode DescriptionA lot of people will tell you to be obsessed with your goals, obsessed with your potential, obsessed with being the best. In this episode, I am going to tell you to be obsessed with something else. Be obsessed with getting connected to and staying connected to yourself.When you are connected to yourself, you stop running races that were never yours to begin with. You stop yelling at yourself in borrowed voices and start listening to the quieter, truer voice underneath all the noise. That is where your real wants, fears, failures, and desires live. That is where compassion and accountability can exist at the same time.We talk about why surface level motivation is not enough, why copying other people keeps you disconnected, and why choosing yourself always comes before reinforcing anything. When you know yourself, you do not have to pretend. You can build from a calm, deliberate place and run your own race in your own way.If you are going to obsess about anything, let it be this. Getting connected to yourself. Choosing yourself first. Living an inside/out life from the quiet place where everything real actually starts.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email daryl@yourlevelfitness.com
Welcome to The Angle w/Evan Mendoza, hosted by 7 year pro baseball player, entrepreneur, founder, and content creator Evan Mendoza. On this podcast you'll hear how to help more athletes, more parents and more coaches: develop quicker, spread more knowledge, and the many failures and lessons Evan has learned on his path from Little League to the Big Stage.Follow My Socials:Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | MendozaBaseballAcademy.com
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The boys dive into aq lively discussion that spans various topics, including reflections on the cultural impact of Seinfeld, the nature of hobbies, the influence of advertising on masculinity, and the evolution of TV dads. They also delve into the mixed listender comments surrounding the finale of Stranger Things, exploring themes of expectation versus reality in storytelling. Then, a time warp from last year's episode where the Alan, Murr and Foxman discuss A.I. sex robots.
Are you leading, or are you performing? In a world of Slack screenshots, recorded Zoom calls, and email read receipts, leaders are being watched more than ever. Tammy J. Bond pulls back the curtain on a dangerous trend: Leadership under constant observation breeds hesitation. When we feel watched, we stop thinking clearly and start performing for the audience. We swap clarity for consensus and direction for delay. In this episode, Tammy challenges you to stop self-censoring, take back your personal authority, and remember that you weren't hired to be interpreted—you were hired to decide. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Observation Trap: Why constant visibility often leads to "Performance" instead of "Leadership." The Truth About Self-Censorship: Why editing your voice in a meeting isn't a sign of maturity—it's fear dressed up in a blazer. Choosing vs. Changing: The heavy reality that when you refuse to change an environment, you are actively choosing it. Deciding vs. Interpreting: Why your role is to make the call, not to wait for a consensus that may never come. Taking Command: How to stop asking for permission to lead and start resetting the standards for your team. Tammy's Sandbox Truths: "Leadership under constant observation breeds hesitation." "When you're not changing an environment, you're choosing it." "You weren't hired to perform in a game. You were hired to decide." "Self-editing is what disqualifies you; being watched does not." Power Questions for Your "Sandbox Reset": For Self-Reflection: Whose "email address" or title am I currently allowing to silence my best ideas in meetings? For Strategy: Am I providing my team with clear targets, or am I forcing them to ask for permission at every turn? For Boldness: What is one decision I have been delaying because I'm afraid of how it will be "interpreted"? Resources Mentioned: The Leadership Sandbox Community: Join us as we disrupt common thinking and name the things no one else wants to talk about. Instagram: @thetammybond LinkedIn: @tammyjbond
In this episode, Savannah chats with Julie about cis-female and gender-expansive MTF boyfriends or husbands where the genetic woman of the relationship prefers their male partner's feminine identity in many ways over when the male partner is presenting in his own AGAB biology. Why is it that so many gender-expansive partners exhibit personality traits that are more attractive to their partners than when presenting in male mode? From a de-stressed state of being to a more fulfilled and full confident authenticity, our feminine identities can provide us much more than just a pretty outfit for ourselfs and our partners.-----SAVANNAH HAUK is the author of “Living with Crossdressing: Defining a New Normal” and “Living with Crossdressing: Discovering your True Identity“. While both focus on the male-to-female (mtf) crossdresser, “Defining a New Normal” delves into crossdressing and relationships and “Discovering Your True Identity” looks at the individual crossdressing journey. Her latest achievements are two TEDx Talks, one entitled "Demystifying the Crossdressing Experience" and the other "13 Milliseconds: First Impressions of Gender Expression". Savannah is a male-to-female dual-gender crossdresser who is visible in the Upstate of South Carolina, active in local groups and advocating as a public speaker at LGBTQ+ conferences and workshops across the United States. At the moment, Savannah is working on more books, blogs, and projects focused on letting every crossdresser–young and mature–find their own confidence, expression, identity and voice.IG @savannahhauk | FB @savannahhauk | FB @livingwithcrossdressing | web @livingwithcrossdressing.com------JULIE RUBENSTEIN is a dedicated ally to transgender community and the certified image consultant and co-owner of Fox and Hanger. F&H is a unique service for transgender women and male-to-female crossdressers that creates customized virtual fashion and style “lookbooks”. Julie intuitively connects with each client to find them appropriate clothes, makeup, hair, and shape wear all in alignment with their budget, body type, authentic style and unique personality. Julie also provides enfemme coaching and wardrobe support. Julie has made it her life's work to help MTF individuals feel safe and confident when it comes to their female persona, expression and identity.IG @Juliemtfstyle | FB @foxandhanger | web @FoxandHanger.com
In this episode, I'm exploring the difference between hustle magic & gentle discipline, and why pushing harder doesn't always lead to the results we actually want. This is a softer reframe on consistency, self-trust, and building rhythms that feel supportive & sustainable as we move into the new year.NEW SUBSTACKraquellemantra.substack.comRAQUELLE + YOMyourownmagic.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicSPONSORS' SPECIAL OFFERS hereOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Bobbie: https://www.hibobbie.com* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MAGIC for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/your-own-magic/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
January 1st can feel loud.Your social media feed fills up with highlight reels, perfect vacations, big announcements, ambitious income goals, and declarations about how this is the year everything changes. Even when it's well-intentioned, that constant stream can quietly send the message that you need to be different — more disciplined, more productive, more transformed — to be worthy of the year ahead.In this New Year's Day episode of The PA Is In, Tracy offers something kinder and steadier.This conversation is a reminder that a new year doesn't require a new version of you. You can be both a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time — and that truth is especially important for clinicians who are already giving so much of themselves at work and at home.Tracy walks listeners through a simple reflection exercise designed to help you slow down, take stock, and give yourself credit for what you showed up for over the past year. Instead of focusing on what needs fixing, this episode invites you to recognize your strengths, acknowledge the progress you've already made, and notice the growth that may have happened quietly and imperfectly.From there, the focus shifts gently forward. Rather than setting massive resolutions or trying to overhaul your entire life, you'll be encouraged to choose just one to three areas you want to work on in the coming year — without timelines, pressure, or all-or-nothing thinking. This is about intention, not urgency, and progress that's sustainable rather than performative.This episode is a soft place to land if January feels overwhelming, competitive, or emotionally noisy. It's a reminder that real change rarely happens on January 1st. It happens on random Tuesdays, after honest conversations, through small and often unglamorous decisions, and by offering yourself the same compassion you give to your patients and colleagues.If you're craving a calmer, more grounded start to the year — one that honors who you already are while allowing space for growth — this episode is for you.New year. Same you. And that's exactly where real change begins.SPONSORS:ADVANCED PRACTICE PLANNING, LLC: advancedpracticeplanning.com/fiSERMO https://app.sermo.com:443/?sermoref=39d97a2c-f699-4f8b-b2f9-1eb131e18c75&utm_campaign=tell-a-friend Keywords: New Year for clinicians, healthcare burnout recovery, PA career coaching, physician assistant podcast, clinician mindset, strengths-based reflection, healthcare boundaries, work life balance for clinicians, intentional goal setting, burnout prevention, career clarity for PAs, healthcare self compassion, sustainable medical careers, New Year reflection exercise, clinician growth mindset CONNECT FREE 30-MINUTE COACHING CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/gen-call 1-ON-1 NEGOTIATION CONSULT https://calendly.com/the-pa-is-in/negotiateCONNECT WITH TRACY
This week's Cancer Full Moon invites us to slow down, soften, and come back to what actually matters.Taking place at 13° Cancer and opposing a powerful Capricorn stellium, this Full Moon asks us to reflect on the balance between emotional wellbeing and responsibility, between what we're building externally and what we need internally to feel safe, supported, and steady.With Jupiter retrograde nearby, this lunation carries a reflective quality. It's less about pushing forward and more about understanding what the past year has quietly taught you. A moment to pause, recalibrate, and check in with what feels emotionally sustainable as we step into a new year.Celestial Storytelling. Subscribe to the Podcast for bonus episodes - 7 Day Free Trial. The Ultimate Manifestation Visualisation MeditationSubscribe to the Lunar Lover newsletterBook in for a Natal Chart Reading with JordannaOrder a copy of All Signs Point To YouInternational readers order here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textThe New Year often arrives with pressure.Pressure to resetTo reinventTo become someone newBut what if the New Year isn't asking that of you at all?In this episode, I explore a gentler, more honest way of meeting the year ahead - one that honours what you've carried, what you've survived, and what is still integrating.We talk about:Why the "fresh start" narrative can feel unsettling or activatingHow the nervous system actually experiences the New YearWhy energy and healing don't move in neat calendar yearsReframing intentions without pressure, force, or self abandonment's Meeting the year as you are - not as who you think you should be.this episode is for anyone who feels tender, tired, reflective, or quietly hopeful - and wants to move forward without overriding themselves.At the end of the episode I guide you through a gentle release meditation designed to help you:Let go of the emotional weight of the year the has passedSet down what no longer needs to be carried forwardCreate spaciousness without forcing clarity or goalsEnter the year feeling lighter, steadier and more supported.Matilda's WebsitePatreonEmbody MentorshipEmbody Group MentorshipTikTokYou TubeIntimate Mediumship GroupManifestation Meditation
This is the final episode of Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter for 2025, and it's a quiet, honest pause before we step into whatever comes next.In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on a year that didn't unfold the way I imagined it would. There were no neat timelines or glow-up moments, just a messy, demanding season that asked more of me than I expected. A year where strength felt heavy, certainty felt distant, and simply getting through the day sometimes felt like the work.I share what it was like to stand in the messy middle, questioning myself, feeling behind, and wondering whether all the inner work was actually leading anywhere. And I also share the part that surprised me most: this was the year I came home to myself. Not loudly or dramatically, but steadily, honestly, and for good.We talk about learning to stop postponing yourself, celebrating growth that doesn't photograph well, recognising the glimmers that bring the nervous system back to safety, and entering what I now lovingly call the no-f**ks era, not reckless or loud, but grounded, clear, and deeply self-trusting.This episode also holds space for real milestones alongside the quieter work, and explores why I'm not rushing into “my best year yet,” why I want 2026 to feel different, and why presence matters more than pressure in midlife.This final episode of the year is sponsored by Harriet Hills Nutrition, whose work aligns beautifully with this season of recalibration and care. Harriet is hosting the Re-Set | Re-Nourish: Luxury Wellness and Detox Day at the stunning Sopers House, a space created for women who are ready to pause, soften, and tend to themselves with intention. Not as a fix. Not as a punishment. But as an act of devotion.If you're ending this year feeling tired, reflective, quietly proud, or simply still standing, this episode is for you. You didn't fall behind. You survived the year that shaped you.Here's to the next chapter. One honest conversation at a time.For more slow rituals, gentle reminders, and reflections on becoming, visit Kiransinghuk.com and explore my Digital Library, or join me on Substack at Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter.
Mark and Jana sip loose-leaf tea (leaves included!) while ditching rigid New Year's resolutions for a gentler vibe: staying open to whatever possibilities come your way. Mark confesses and asks —do you ever secretly hope certain relationships flop? In Paranormal Corner, we try reading those leftover tea leaves for a peek at the future. Cozy up and join us!
With Christmas just days away, this episode offers something different. Not another reminder to be joyful. Not another checklist. Not another version of “make the most of it.” Instead, Dr. KellyRae invites you to consider a softer way to hold Christmas. Because for many of us, this season isn't just beautiful — it's tender. It carries memory, longing, love, loss, hope, grief, nostalgia, and expectation… sometimes all at once. In this reflective and gently spiritual episode of Getting Through the Week, Dr. KellyRae explores what it means to loosen our grip on how Christmas should look and allow it to be what it actually is. You'll hear reflections on: The emotional weight we bring into Christmas A quieter, softer spirituality that whispers instead of demands Why presence matters more than perfection How to let joy and grief coexist without apology Simple questions to help you move through this week with more grace and less pressure This is an episode for anyone who loves Christmas and finds it complicated. For anyone feeling tired, tender, or emotionally full as the year comes to a close. For anyone longing to slow down and breathe again. A softer way to hold Christmas doesn't diminish its meaning — it deepens it. Wherever you find yourself this week, may you move slowly, breathe deeply, and hold this season gently.
In this Week 51 episode, Ingrid and Henning break down the latest ship recycling and demolition market signals across Bangladesh, India (Alang), Pakistan (Gadani), and Turkey (Aliaga). This week delivers a sharp reminder of December volatility: freight markets continue to ease, the U.S. Dollar remains unstable, oil holds at relatively low levels, and local steel plate prices shift across the sub-continent. With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) now in force, recyclers continue adapting to higher compliance expectations, while owners watch pricing and delivery timing closely heading into year-end. Market overview highlights: Lower supply remains the defining theme, even as fixtures and arrivals begin to surface across sub-continent beaches. Bangladesh sees another price reset as steel plate prices drop quickly and yard capacity remains a key factor. India remains under pressure overall, but the Rupee firms and local plate prices rebound, adding short-term optimism. Pakistan strengthens its position with firmer domestic steel and ongoing HKC momentum, though delivery delays remain a concern. Turkey stays largely sidelined as restrictions and currency weakness keep Aliaga quiet. Indicative recycling levels this week (USD per LDT): Bangladesh: Bulker 410 | Tanker 430 | Container 440 Pakistan: Bulker 400 | Tanker 420 | Container 430 India: Bulker 380 | Tanker 400 | Container 410 Turkey: Bulker 270 | Tanker 280 | Container 290 Also in this episode: GMS is proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Dr. Anil Sharma, has been recognized in the Lloyd's List Top 100 Most Influential People in Shipping for the 16th consecutive year. Under his leadership, GMS has completed more than 5,000 transactions and handles about one-third of global tonnage delivered for recycling each year. If you want the full market context, pricing direction, and port position snapshots, follow GMS for weekly ship recycling intelligence. Season's greetings to you and your families, and thank you for listening.
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the idea that “Everything old is new again” and why that feels especially true for me as we head into 2026.I share where this phrase originally comes from and how it still shows up all around us, from old-fashioned baby names and vinyl records - to the way trends, styles, and even problems seem to circle back to current times but with a fresh twist.I explore how revisiting the past with new eyes, context, and appreciation can be such a powerful source of inspiration, creativity, and healing.I also let you in on something new-old in my own life that I'm wicked excited about… I'm returning to having my own space again in Concord, New Hampshire! YAY!After years of focusing more on Spiritual Mentoring and Integrative Coaching, I'm boomeranging back in an even bigger way to my longtime roots in Yoga and Thai Yoga bodywork / Assisted Stretching.I talk about how good it feels to create a warm, welcoming space again and to reconnect with the practices that have sustained me for decades - only now with deeper awareness, devotion, and purpose. From there, I dive into rituals, lineage, and devotion, (and share a story about my Nana) and how those old ways are a part of what I'm longing for more of now: slowness, intention, safety, and human connection - in a world that's so busy-pants fast, digital, and often disconnected.I name what I'm craving (and what I suspect a lot of us are craving) heading into the new year: small, cozy rooms, micro-communities, calm, authentic leadership, embodiment over performance, and spaces where people know your name. (NORM!
Send us a textHello everyone,Welcome back to the podcast.As I'm recording this, we're in mid-December — and this will be the last episode I record this year. And I wanted it to feel… different. Slower. Softer. A bit like sitting down with a warm drink and a blanket, rather than trying to learn or fix anything.Because honestly, A lot of us are tired.Physically tired.Emotionally tired.And a bit world-tired.Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful.Philippe
This episode of Talking Real Money takes aim at the latest “easy money” illusion—house flipping—explaining why rising costs, higher interest rates, softer housing demand, and plain old competition have drained much of its appeal. Tom and Don connect flipping's decline to a familiar pattern of speculative behavior, much like day trading or past real estate manias, and reinforce why there are no reliable shortcuts to wealth. Listener calls drive a wide-ranging discussion on global diversification versus U.S.-only investing, the dangers of concentration risk in the S&P 500, how recency bias distorts performance comparisons, and why owning more markets matters more than making predictions. The episode wraps with practical retirement guidance for older investors, including simplifying portfolios with low-cost target-date funds, and closes with trademark humor and perspective. 0:05 Show open, intro banter, singing callbacks, and weekend rhythm 0:28 House flipping compared to day trading and FOMO investing 1:28 Why flipping activity is down sharply: costs, rates, and competition 3:41 The myth of “passive income” in real estate 4:50 Softer housing markets and demographic headwinds 6:02 No magic systems—long-term investing still wins 8:27 Lisa (Colorado): investing nonprofit funds at Vanguard 10:30 VOO vs VTI vs VT and the case for global diversification 12:29 Volatility, standard deviation, and diversification basics 14:44 Sharpe ratios, recency bias, and misleading performance metrics 16:54 Charles (Seattle): Boeing plans, VOO, and AVGE at Schwab 18:32 S&P 500 concentration risk and the “Magnificent Seven” 21:33 Jason (Sammamish): VTI vs VT debate and long-term market data 28:41 Debbie (Camano Island): portfolio risk concerns at age 73 31:20 Risk tolerance vs risk capacity in retirement 33:16 Vanguard target-date funds as a simple retirement solution 36:01 Lighter close with creative fundraising and holiday humor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is part of The Things We Carry, a solo series shaped by the themes that stay with me after the conversations on The Life Shift. Today I am talking about how hard we can be on ourselves and what it means to slowly learn gentleness. So many of us move through life with old shame, perfectionism, or fear tucked inside. We push ourselves to be better, to get everything right, or to carry more than we were ever meant to hold. In this reflection, I talk about the critical voice we learn as kids, the pressure to be perfect, and the way self-compassion feels like a muscle we have to practice again and again. Healing is not a straight line. Some days you feel softer. Some days you slip back into old patterns. The important part is noticing the shift and remembering that you deserve the same care you give to everyone else. If you have been carrying shame, harshness, or impossible expectations, I hope this episode helps you take one gentler breath. You do not have to earn kindness. You are allowed to give it to yourself, right here, exactly as you are.
Softer rhetoric on China, but an intensified drive for economic and technological supremacy. A renewed Monroe Doctrine and a Western Hemisphere that tops America national priorities—is the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy a real shift in American foreign policy, or just old wine in new bottles? In this episode, we explore how America's new National Security Strategy affects China-U.S. relations and what it means for Global South countries and the broader world order. Host Xu Yawen is joined by Zhao Hai, Director of International Political Studies at the National Institute for Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Wang Haolan, Research Assistant at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis; Clifford Kiracofe, Washington-based author and former Senior Professional Staff Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; and George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Programmes and Senior Research Fellow at the European Institute of Nice.
When you nervously confess you're thinking about leaving the hustle behind for a slower, softer life, your vampire girlfriend couldn't be happier. Curled up together under a cozy blanket, she eagerly imagines a future where you work from home — safe from garlic ambushes, rogue possums, and lonely days. With her dramatic flair, endless affection, and playful promises of "daily quests," she reminds you that you deserve a life built for you. A warm, comforting nighttime talk full of cuddles, gentle teasing, and plans for forever.
FOMC cut rates by 25bps to 3.50-3.75%, as expected, while the vote split was 9-3, as Miran voted for a 50bps cut. Goolsbee and Schmid voted for unchanged.Fed said it is to assess incoming data, evolving outlook and balance of risks in considering the extent and timing of further adjustment (tweaked from “in considering additional adjustments”), and it will monitor implications of incoming information for the economic outlook.Powell said adjustments to rates since September should help stabilise the labour market and keep pressure down on inflation, while the Fed is well positioned to determine adjustments to rates, and rates are now in a plausible range of neutral.Powell also noted there is a lot of data due before the next meeting, and the Fed can wait and see how the economy evolves when asked about whether the 'risk management' phase of rate cuts is over.APAC stocks were ultimately subdued after failing to sustain the early positive momentum from the dovishly perceived FOMC; US equity futures gave back their post-FOMC spoils as tech/AI concerns were stoked following a slump in Oracle shares.European equity futures indicate a softer cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.2% on Wednesday.Looking ahead, highlights include Swedish CPI (Nov), US Initial Jobless Claims (6 Dec, w/e), SNB/CBRT Rate Announcements, IEA OMR, OPEC MOMR, Speakers including SNB's Schlegel, BoE's Bailey, ECB's de Guindos, Supply from Italy & US, Earnings from Broadcom, Costco & lululemon.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Send us a textNARRATOR (GEORGE):The Toy Museum isn't all hard plastic and sharp corners.Some shelves are quieter.Softer.Places where the edges give wayand the labels blur a little.Tonight, the Night Watchman has wandered awayfrom Barbie's high heels and Ken's molded hairinto a part of the museumthat feels more like a pillow aisle.[Footsteps slow. There's a soft rustle, like fabric against fabric.]NIGHT WATCHMAN:Okay. This… is new to me.NARRATOR:The shelf in front of him doesn't look like the stuffed animals of his childhood.No glass eyes.No stitched noses.Just a row of round, squishy shapes—cats, frogs, bears, foods,all with the same simple recipe:Big eyes.Tiny smile.Bodies like friendly moons.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.
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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1215: Today we break down why monthly payments keep climbing despite improving fundamentals, VinFast's shrinking U.S. footprint as it pivots overseas, and VaynerMedia's Anti-Trend Report showing why trend-chasing is officially dead in 2026.Show Notes with links:New-vehicle payments hit a November record at $760, but underneath the headline, several affordability pressures are actually starting to ease. Softer interest rates and strong used-vehicle values are helping cushion buyers as the market normalizes into year-end.Rates dipped to 6.1% and robust used values are keeping trade-in equity near historic highs.Dealer profits stayed steady at $2,161 per vehicle, showing margin stability.However, negative equity rose to 27% of all trades and lease expirations are down 15% YoY and 50% vs. 2023“How aggressively manufacturers choose to adjust discounting and promotional activity during December will be critical in shaping the close of 2025.” said J.D. Power's Thomas King.VinFast's retreat from the U.S. market is accelerating as its retail network falls below two dozen active stores. Falling sales, stalled product plans, and shifting global priorities are prompting dealers to exit while the brand refocuses on markets where demand is stronger.Holman's North Carolina store — VinFast's first U.S. franchise — ends sales Dec. 31, marking the third dealer exit in six months.U.S. registrations fell 57% through October, even as overall EV sales grew 11% in the same period.Several listed stores show no inventory or are “coming soon,” and many active rooftops have 15 or fewer vehicles in stock.“Given the tariff situation and the instability in the EV market, we just need to see how that settles before we push hard in the U.S.,” said VinFast chairwoman Thuy Thu Le.VaynerMedia's new Anti-Trend Report argues that social trends are collapsing faster than ever, making 2026 the year brands stop chasing virality and start pursuing genuine relevance. With algorithms fragmenting attention, emotional connection becomes the new competitive advantage.The report says trend fatigue is accelerating — trends now fade 14x faster than they used to, and 1/3 of consumers think brands “jumping on viral trends” is embarrassing.Platforms are blurring: TikTok layouts show up on Instagram, Facebook-style text posts appear everywhere — meaning content format matters more than platform identity.Audiences expect authenticity, not broadcasts; brands must create two-way social conversations, not passive content streams.“In 2026, the brands that win won't be those who shout the loudest, but those who show up the most real.” — Allan Blair, SVP & Head of Strategy, VaynerMediaThank you to today's sponsor, Mia. Capture more revenue, protect CSI, and never miss a call or connection again with 24/7 phone coverage and texJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/
EUR/USD gained, while DAX and Bund futures fell as ECB's Schnabel said she is 'comfortable' on bets that next move will be a hike.APAC stocks were mixed following a lack of major macro drivers over the weekend and with markets tentative ahead of this week's risk events, while participants also digested data, including the latest Chinese trade figures.USD/JPY briefly retreated beneath the 155.00 handle amid a softer buck and as the latest wages data from Japan supported the case for a December BoJ rate hike, although Q3 GDP revisions were disappointing and showed a wider-than-feared contraction.Chinese trade data showed a stronger-than-expected recovery in Exports, but Imports disappointed.European equity futures indicate a slightly softer cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.1% on Friday.Looking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Output, EZ Sentix, Comments from ECB's Cipollone, BoE's Taylor & Lombardelli, Supply from the US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
There's something quietly powerful about the end of the year. Not the sparkle and rush of the Christmas season or the Pinterest perfect countdowns. But the hush that creeps in beneath it all if you let it.December, for me, isn't about resolutions or big reinventions. I'm not trying to change my life in a flurry of pressure and self-improvement. I'm trying to listen. I'm trying to land. I'm trying to make space, not just in my calendar, but in my mind, my home, my nervous system.Looking Back Before Looking ForwardEvery December, before I even think about what's next, I pause and look back. And not in a “Did I smash all my goals?” kind of way. That energy can stay in corporate-land as far as I'm concerned. This is more of a heart check. A quiet moment to ask:– What happened this year that really mattered?– What shifted — even slightly, that deserves noticing?– What parts of me feel stronger now? Softer? Clearer?I'm not chasing the highlights reel. I'm interested in the quiet wins. The emotional heavy lifting. The boundaries I held. The messy bits I got through. The growth that didn't come with a certificate or a like count, but left its mark just the same.Clearing Space: Physically, Emotionally, SpirituallyAs the year ends, I naturally start tidying corners of the home, but also corners of my mind. The kitchen drawer that hasn't closed properly since June gets sorted. So does the internal voice that's been whispering unhelpful things all year. I ask:– What did I carry too long?– What did I say yes to that didn't sit right?– What am I done pretending I need?I let those questions simmer while I potter about, sort through clothes, wipe down forgotten shelves. I don't need a formal ritual or a vision board. I just need time. Space. A bit of silence. That's where reflection lives, in the margins. In the not doing.Resetting the Rhythm (Not the Entire Life)I also take this time to check in on the rhythms we've built as a family. Especially around home education. What's working? What's feeling forced? What do we want to bring with us into the new year and what do we want to quietly leave behind?We talk about it as a family. My kids are part of this life, not just passengers in it. And I want them to grow up knowing that reflection isn't something you squeeze into a single night before New Year's, it's a muscle. A way of moving through the world with intention.The same goes for work. I ask:– Did I enjoy what I created this year?– Did my work support the life I want, or get in the way of it?– Am I still aligned with what I set out to do?If the answer is no, I don't panic, I just adjust, slowly and gently and with full permission to evolve.The Only Questions That MatterI don't set big goals anymore. I've let go of trying to overhaul myself every January. Instead, I ask better questions. Questions that centre my life, not my to-do list.– How do I want to feel next year?– What kind of energy do I want in my mornings?– What rhythms support my peace?– What's worth continuing and what's done now?I'm not interested in striving just for the sake of it. I want to live. Fully, deeply, and slowly. I want to keep choosing contentment over comparison, presence over perfection.This is EnoughIt's easy to get swept up in the idea that we should be doing more, earning more, achieving more by the time December rolls around. But I think that kind of thinking misses the point.I don't want a new year that starts with pressure. I want one that starts with peace. And the only way I know to get there is to end this one with intention. With stillness. With space to breathe.So I clear the clutter.I tidy my thoughts.I honour what this year held, even the bits that didn't go to plan.I forgive myself for the moments I fell short.I celebrate the ways I showed up.And I carry forward what still feels true.That's it. That's the practice.A New Year, Without the NoiseIf you're feeling the tug to close this year slowly, follow it.Let the world hustle. You can soften. You can quiet the noise. You can decide that your version of “success” doesn't need to come wrapped in urgency.There's no need for a glow-up and no need to reinvent yourself. You are allowed to enter the new year gently, with gratitude, clarity and a deep knowing that this life, the one you're already living, is worth honouring.Here's to a soft landing. And a slower, deeper start. To hear more, visit theslowlivingcollective.substack.com
On the show today! Seg 1. Is America more dangerous today, or are we just softer?Cellphones have taken the place of action.Men have forgotten their God given duties to Protect, and the criminals know it.Seg 2 Darius Elder interviewDarius Elder of Fargo First sat down with me on Tuesday to talk about their organization and their strategy to save Fargo from the liberals ruining it.Seg 3 The Minnesota Grift1. Feeding Our Future welfare fraud scheme in Minnesota2. Photos just surfaced of Abdul Dahir Ibrahim—a guy convicted in that massive Feeding Our Future welfare fraud scheme in Minnesota—grinning ear-to-ear right next to Rep. Ilhan Omar and Governor Tim Walz.3. Minnesota issued 33% of its CDLs illegally, running the scam through fraudulent schools.4. Trumps response is PricelessBlack Beard Logic with Leon Francis -EVERY Friday evening 6pm MST/7pm CST right here on the GUNS & The 701 Network! iHeart.com Link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-gunsandthe701 Email: GUNS@GunsAndThe701.com BlackBeardLogic@gmail.com
Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman
Hey lady! We're grown so we know there's nothing wrong with having a vice or two. But, what happens when that vice becomes an addiction? Analysts estimate that approximately 48.4 million Americans are addicted to something with 9.8% of Americans addicted to drugs and 9.7% of Americans addicted to alcohol. Addiction is a fact of life that many Black women have a relationship with, and many have overcome addiction through treatment, therapy and sometimes medication. But, before they even get there they start with a healthy amount of honesty about where they find themselves with their addiction.The peculiar thing about addiction is that one can find herself there without even realizing it, which is why this week Terri and Dr. Dom pull back the veil of addiction with a personal testimony about reorienting their relationship with addiction and science-backed, evidence based strategies to build healthy long-term relationship with the vice. Terri offers an authentic look at how she became addicted to marijuana and the gentle, self-compassionate methods she incorporated to set reorient her relationship so that when she engages it's from an empowered place and not out of necessity. Lady, contrary to popular belief you can become addicted to weed. And, if you are beginning to question where your relationship with weed lies, tune into today's episode to gain an understanding of the qualities of a healthy relationship with weed and what is veering into addiction. If you're ready to dive deeper into creating healthy habits and systems to support you living your best life, book a consultation with Dr. Dom. The end of the year is the perfect time to set yourself up for success in the new year. And lady, if you feel like you are in crisis please dial 988 for immediate assistance. We love you for real! Quote of the Day:"It always seems impossible until it's done." – Nelson Mandela Goal Mapping Starter GuideCultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources:Dr. Dom's Therapy PracticeBranding with TerriMelanin and Mental HealthTherapy for Black Girls Psychology TodayTherapy for QPOC Where to find us:Twitter: @HERspacepodcastInstagram: @herspacepodcastFacebook: @herspacepodcastWebsite: cultivatingherspace.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cultivating-h-e-r-space-uplifting-conversations-for-the-black-woman--5470036/support.
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The competition-TV judge changed the music industry. Now he says he's changed too.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.
In this conversation, Kate and Anna discuss: How conversations might engender the intimacy we need to get by Fostering the right interpersonal and listening skills it takes to approach a difficult topic (especially when you’re feeling nervous) Best practices for responding to someone’s hard news How learning to listen might bridge differences of all kinds What do we lose when we don’t talk about hard things? And what might we gain if we do? Subscribe to Kate’s Substack for blessings, essays, and reflections that hold what’s hard and beautiful. Join us for Advent over on Substack! This episode originally aired April 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The competition-TV judge changed the music industry. Now he says he's changed too.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview
Richard Rawlings is an American entrepreneur and media personality. He's the proprietor of the Gas Monkey Garage YouTube channel and is known for transforming his automotive passion into fan-favorite builds. Follow him on Instagram and TikTok @rrrawlings, and keep up with @GasMonkeyGarage on all platforms.Tim Hardaway is a former NBA star and author. His new book, Killer Crossover: My Life from the Chicago Streets to Basketball Royalty, is available now. Follow Tim on Instagram @the_original_crossover_king and on X @hardawaysr.Get it on.Subscribe to The Adam Carolla Show on Substack: https://adamcarolla.substack.com/FOR MORE WITH RICHARD RAWLINGS:Gas Monkey Energy DrinksYOUTUBE: @GasMonkeyGarage INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @rrrawlingsFOR MORE WITH TIM HARDAWAY: BOOK: Killer Crossover: My Life from the Chicago Streets to Basketball RoyaltyTWITTER: @haradwaysrINSTAGRAM: @the_original_crossover_kingThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHomes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSimpliSafe.com/ADAMF*%k your khakis and get The Perfect Jean 15% off with the code Adam15 at theperfectjean.nyc/Adam15 #theperfectjeanpodLIVE SHOWS: December 5 - Santa Barbara, CADecember 6 - Corona, CADecember 11 - Fort Lauderdale, FLDecember 12 - Miami, FL (2 shows)December 13 - Miami, FL (2 shows)December 14 - Fort Lauderdale, FLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Washington commission pushes softer penalties for adults caught in child-sex stings. Disturbing details have emerged about a Pierce County couple that is accused of trying to engage in child sex trafficking. Complaints are growing in Seattle about scooter etiquette. // Big Local: Spokane County is employing AI for non-emergency calls. Tacoma is considering alternatives to policing thanks to left-wing activists. Is Mt. Rainier going to erupt? // You Pick the Topic: Authorities in a California city are trying to crack down on a dangerous viral prank.
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In this episode of the Coaching Life podcast, Pat and Chris discuss the changing dynamics of athletes from different generations. They hit on themes of emotional intelligence, and the balance between accountability and sensitivity in coaching.The conversation also goes into some other directions, touching on the implications of NIL and transfer rules in high school sports, but overall, emphasizing the need for coaches to adapt their strategies to meet the needs of modern athletes while fostering accountability and personal growth.
Minimalism isn’t a fringe movement. Brand names reduced to consonants, simple logos, and simple packaging has become the norm for businesses. A limited menu – if there's a menu at all – has become synonymous with fine dining. And instead of countless pictures on the wall, we choose one painting to allow the piece space to speak. Minimalism has taught us that the best way to make a statement is by dialing back. In this week's message, the Apostle Paul, along with the sages who penned the Proverbs, teaches us that screaming tends to make people deaf to our message, while a gentle, controlled temperament has the power to pierce the noise of a chaotic soul.
US Senate voted 60 vs 40 to advance the government funding bill through the procedural hurdle, moving it closer towards passage, after 8 Democrats supported the measure in a rare Sunday session.European and US equity futures are stronger across the board as senators take first steps to ending the US government shutdown; NQ +1.5%.USD softer against high-beta FX but higher against havens amid the risk-on mood.USTs slip on US Government shutdown related progress, Gilts digest reports of a dividend tax hike.Commodities follow the positive sentiment stateside and constructive Chinese inflation figures.Looking ahead, highlights include Chinese M2 & New Yuan Loans (Oct), Speech from Fed's Daly, Musalem, Supply from the UK.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
Hello to you listening in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaLand!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.My morning “rise & shine” routine is not complete without a page from the book, Pluto Living - Welcome to the Plutoverse by Pluto (& Mom a.k.a. NJ Wight, renowned wildlife photographer). You might remember the smart and sassy older lady Canadian Miniature Schnauzer who launched her very own Pluto Living YouTube channel on March 17, 2020 where she dispensed wisdom, laughter, history lessons, and tips on how to live better with less during the COVID. Pluto is now Angel Pluto but thanks to the InterWeb you can catch up with Pluto Living videos, playlists and shorts. Click HERE to access the YouTube channel Click HERE to access the Pluto Living home pageFinally, Pluto's message that kick-started my day: “The stay-homes are making Mom's nerves jump around like a kangaroo convention! Everyone, you have to try to find a little spot of normal in these strange times. And maybe have a cookie? So-so-so, try to make your world just a little bit quieter for yourself in some small way. Maybe you could also do some little thing to make someone else's world feel a little bit softer. We have to rise up and be kind.” Question: How are you rising up to be kind? Share the good word! And thank you for listening.You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.
The US president indulges in Japanese pageantry ahead of a key meeting with China’s Xi Jinping. Our panel of Patti Cohen and Simon Brooke asks whether Trump is finally ready to make a deal. Plus: Hong Kong-based filmmaker Elizabeth Lo on her controversial new documentary, ‘Mistress Dispeller’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
APAC stocks were mixed following the rebound on Wall St; Japan underperformed on return from holiday/reacted to the ruling coalition split.China's MOFCOM announced that it is taking countermeasures against five US-linked firms; said the US cannot have talks while threatening new restrictions.European equity futures indicate a mildly lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.2% after the cash market closed with gains of 0.7% on Monday.DXY is a touch softer, antipodeans lag, JPY picked up as the risk sentiment soured, EUR/USD is on the rise and eyeing 1.16.French PM Lecornu's government is to present a budget aiming to reduce the deficit to 4.7% by end-2026, according to La Tribune.Looking ahead, highlights include UK Unemployment/Wages (Aug), German ZEW (Oct), US NFIB (Sep), IEA OMR, Fed Discount Rate Minutes, ECB's Cipollone & Villeroy, BoE's Bailey & Taylor, Fed's Powell, Waller, Collins & Bowman, BoC's Rogers, RBA's Hunter & Hauser, Supply from Netherlands, Italy & GermanyEarnings from BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, Bellway & LVMH.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk
We are seeing clear signs of softening as 15 states are now above pre-pandemic inventory levels. While manyregions are still tight, areas that overheated during the pandemic are seeing clear signs of softening. n this LIVE episode we will discuss the current housing market while updating you on mortgage rates and the economy to help you become The Educated HomeBuyer. Start your stress-free loan journey todayJoin Rate Watch – we'll watch rates for youEmail: info@theeducatedhomebuyer.comConnect with Us
Preaching: Alex Sutherland "A Softer Word" Hebrews 6:9-12
US equity futures are firmer with S&P up 0.25%. Asia equities trading mixed, European equity markets are lower. US 10-year yield add 2 bps at 4.14%. Dollar seeing decent gains versus Japanese yen, firmer versus euro and sterling. Softer versus Aussie. Oil gains. Gold at new high. Bitcoin also logged new record high. No real movement toward an end to the shutdown, though latest updates have focused on political implications that could ultimately offer path to resolution. A recent media report said the White House is increasingly concerned that allowing ACA healthcare subsidies to expire will become a political vulnerability for Republicans, worry GOP will take blame for allowing healthcare costs to jump ahead of next year's midterms. Potential for mass firings of federal workers remains a key market overhang given potential for economic implications beyond shutdown period. Companies Mentioned: Firefly Aerospace Inc, Critical Metals, Brookfield Asset Management
In this episode we discuss how to become a softer feminine woman. Enjoy!For AD FREE episodes SUBSCRIBE here:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drmichelle/subscribePLEASE SHARE this episode on your social media platforms! Visit My Fragrance Line Fine Forever: https://www.fineforever.com/Use this exclusive code for 20% off of your purchase: “DRDAF”Follow Me On Instagram: @DrMichelleDaf
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It's Yin Season, Goddess ♡ In today's episode, we explore the hidden habits silently dismantling your soft life. I'll walk you through four subtle but powerful habits that keep women disconnected from their yin essence, and starved of true softness, pleasure, and polarity. xxThe Memoir: https://etherealgirls.substack.com/p/the-future-belongs-to-women-who-liveLeave a Message: https://telbee.io/channel/3rjinbjrdyk8uglfxea4wq/
Co-hosts Paul Mancano and Jonas Shaffer discuss why the Ravens' schedule looks softer than it did two weeks ago (1:47). Then they run through the Ravens' injury report and talk about TE Isaiah Likely's potential return (13:05). Finally they preview the Lions (24:36) and give their predictions for Monday night (38:00).
When your world is lit up with squares and oppositions, sleeping through sextiles happens almost automatically. With hard aspects, your foot is in the fire. You're highly motivated to act, in other words. Softer aspects aren't nearly as pressing. You can think of them more as opportunities than as demands. Still, missed opportunities are actually huge events. It's just that they are often disguised as nothing at all. Imagine walking right past a hundred dollar bill lying on the sidewalk while looking the other way. Imagine feeling too tired to go to the party where your future soulmate is waiting for you. Nothing happened? Ask your guardian angels . . .
Welcome to the Europeans Preview Show, presented by Connoly's Red Mills. Blenheim Palace takes centre stage, the ground could be influential, and all eyes are on London 52 vs. fisherChipmunk. JL Dublin is right there too, with Germany lining up Michael Jung alongside some newer championship names. Add in team tactics, pathfinder debates, and a bit of Eventing Manager strategy, and the stage is set for a proper championship. Highlights Conditions first: Likely good-to-soft. Softer ground = closer dressage scores, cross-country time expensive. The big three: London 52, fisherChipmunk, JL Dublin. Different routes here, same pressure to deliver on Saturday. Team chess: Brits still the benchmark. Germany strong behind Jung, bronze very much alive for Ireland, France, Switzerland. Profiles that travel: Susie Berry/Clever Trick and Pádraig McCarthy/Pomp and Circumstance both suited to a grafty Blenheim track. One to watch: Bubby Upton with It's Cooley Time—reliable jumper, efficient pace, podium potential if conditions bite. Guests Nicole Brown – host Sam Watson – rider and analyst Diarm Byrne – EquiRatings co-founder Spike "the spicy vet" Milligan – equine vet and podcast regular Eventing Manager 2.0 is live for the Europeans. Pick your five-horse team with a 10 million budget, score points across all three phases, and compete in public or private leagues. It's free to play—just head to manager.equiratings.com and get your team locked in before the first dressage test. EquiRatings Eventing PodcastFollow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2025 season on Instagram and Facebook. A big thank you to Connolly's Red Mills, Carr & Day & Martin and Foran Equine for supporting our European Championships coverage. From fueling top-level horses to backing the sport, they're a huge part of the eventing community.