Podcasts about softie

Our guest today is Trixi Symonds, the founder of Sew a Softie, a global initiative that encourages adults—especially parents, teachers, and community leaders—to teach children how to sew. As Sew a Softie celebrates 10 years in 2026, the movement has grown into an international creative community that has helped tens of thousands of kids discover the joy of making something with their own hands.Trixi is a former primary school teacher who has spent more than three decades introducing children to sewing through classrooms, workshops, books, and softie patterns designed specifically for young makers. Through Sew a Softie, she created a simple, welcoming way for families and educators to pass on sewing skills while building confidence, creativity, and problem-solving in kids.Her work has been featured in Simply Sewing Magazine, Country Living, Homespun, Handmade, Casa Creativa, Patchwork & Quilting, and major publications including The Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph, The Chicago Tribune, Parade, and Uppercase Magazine. Trixi has also designed softie characters for the Ugly Dolls Movie and the beloved children's book series Piranhas Don't Eat Bananas, bringing her playful designs to an even wider audience.She has taught and led workshops in Kyoto, Amsterdam, Melbourne, and throughout her home city of Sydney, Australia, and she continues to inspire families around the world through Sew a Softie's annual Global Kids Sewing Party, books, and online community.Today, Trixi joins us to talk about how Sew a Softie began, what she's learned from kids over the years, and why teaching children to sew is really about much more than just fabric and thread(1:56) How did Trixi Learn to Sew?(3:34) Why did Trixi's family relocate all the way to Australia(4:16) Who influenced Trixi's  sewing?            (7:05) Sew-A-Softie turns 10 this year. What was the moment that it clicked for her to start this movement? And what's a Zenki?(12:48) What inspires Trixi's Softie designs?(14:37) Trixi shares a few stories about people in the Sew A Softie program(16:58) What's the Global Kids Sewing Party and how did it come to be?(22:13) How many softies have been created over the years?(23:10) What surprises her most about Sew & Softie?(24:05) What have the kids taught her over the years?(26:23) How does living in Sydney, Australia influence her and her work?(26:30) Trixi talks about her new book Sew A So Softie Workbook #3.(26:10) when not sewing or teaching, how does Trixi like to spend her time?(29:40) What's next for her and what's her dream?(30:12 ) Is there a question we didn't ask?(30:35) Want to reach out to Trixi? You can find her at trixi@sewasofti.com, Instagram and Facebook Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

In this inspiring episode, Joe Fier welcomes Dr. J.J. Peterson back for his second appearance on the show. They dive deep into the idea of "owning your traits" as a leader, and how authenticity fuels both personal growth and impact. Drawing from Dr. J.J. Peterson's colorful journey—from improv comedy to marketing, academia, and launching the Badass Softy podcast—the conversation explores what it means to lead with both drive and compassion. Listeners will find powerful frameworks for understanding personal narratives, navigating leadership roles, and embracing joy as a daily practice.Topics DiscussedDr. J.J. Peterson's Unique Career Path: From improv comedy and Hollywood to pastoral work, academia, and marketing.The Power of Narrative in Leadership: Understanding the four character types—hero, victim, villain, and guide—and how they shape our leadership style.Leadership Vulnerability & Authenticity: Why leading with heart and self-awareness is crucial, and how unresolved trauma can impact workplace dynamics.Badass Softie Philosophy: What it truly means to be unapologetically driven while leading with empathy.Self-Reflection for Leaders: Developing your own point of view and values rather than mimicking others.Empathy and Authority: Balancing care and challenge in teams to build trust and sustained momentum.Practical Joy in Work: Incorporating joy and play as strategic tools for productivity and emotional resilience.Grace in Personal Growth: The importance of forgiving yourself during transitions and embracing the leadership journey as ongoing.Upcoming Projects: Dr. J.J. Peterson's plans for mastermind communities, modeled on the playful pub walks of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.Resources Mentioned:Badass Softie PodcastConscious Brand AgencyStoryBrandLove what you heard? Don't miss future episodes—subscribe to Hustle & Flowchart wherever you get your podcasts! If this conversation resonates, share it with a fellow leader or entrepreneur who could use a little more joy and authenticity in their journey. Let's grow together—dream bigger, lead with heart, and become badass softies!Connect with Joe Fier

Redefining Leadership for Sensitive Ambitious People: Dr. JJ Peterson on Badass Softie In this episode of the Using the Whole Whale podcast, Dr. JJ Peterson discusses his journey as a sensitive but ambitious leader, which led to the creation of the Badass Softie podcast. Peterson explores the misconception that ambition and empathy must be separate in leadership and explains how combining these qualities can enhance team success. He highlights the importance of clarity and specific goals in achieving meaningful outcomes, and shares insights on how AI can support, but not replace, human empathy and leadership. Peterson also touches on the challenges nonprofit leaders face and offers strategies for effective communication and problem-solving. 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Challenges 00:43 Introducing Dr. JJ Peterson and Badass Softie 01:17 Defining Badass Softie 02:50 Balancing Ambition and Empathy 04:41 The Dance of Leadership Styles 07:13 Standing in Your Authority 13:42 Communicating with Clarity 17:29 Setting Clear Goals and Themes 21:16 The Problem with Ambiguous Values 22:16 The Importance of Clarity in Leadership 23:18 Ambition Without Clarity 26:14 Case Study: Charity Water's Ambitious Goals 32:34 The Role of AI in Enhancing Human Creativity 39:26 Final Thoughts and How to Connect  

What happens when you combine unapologetic ambition with a big, soft heart? In today's episode of the It's Your Offer Podcast with Dr. JJ Peterson (StoryBrand's former Head of Story, now Professor-in-Residence and host of Badass Softie), we reframe modern leadership: why joy belongs in the work, how authenticity drives performance, and how to make your unique point of view your unfair advantage—especially in an AI-saturated world.   If you're ready to do leadership differently, with joy, authenticity and a point of view that is uniquely yours and powerful, this episode is for you! Enjoy!   Mentioned in this episode Dr. JJ Peterson's Main Website Badass Softie Main Website Dr. JJ Peterson on Instagram Subscribe to Email List Leave a Podcast Review   Work/Connect with me: Offer Optimization Scorecard Book a Call   Tune in to start taking your business and life to the next level today and don't forget to subscribe or follow the podcast to make sure you don't miss any future episodes. Visit https://jessicamillercoaching.com/ to learn more. You can also follow me on Instagram (@jessicadioguardimiller) and Facebook.

Professor-in-residence at StoryBrand and host of the new podcast Badass Softie, Dr. J.J. Peterson, joined me on Ditching Hourly to discuss how to strike a balance between authority and empathy. And be sure to stick around to the end to hear J.J.'s take on AI's impact on professional services and how to avoid creating ‘louder garbage' :-)Chapters(00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:17) - JJ Peterson's Current Ventures (01:11) - The Concept of 'Badass Softie' (03:26) - StoryBrand Framework Explained (06:20) - Empathy and Authority in Leadership (08:42) - Balancing Empathy and Authority in Coaching (12:38) - Personal Experiences and Coaching Styles (16:05) - Communicating Empathy and Authority Effectively (24:44) - Engaging Your Audience with Empathy and Authority (28:06) - Controlling the Narrative in Marketing (29:07) - Embracing Your Authentic Self as a Guide (31:41) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (40:52) - The Importance of Niching Down (47:35) - Leveraging AI in Professional Services (51:39) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts LinksJ.J.'s website » https://www.drjjpeterson.com/J.J.'s podcast » https://www.badasssoftie.com/ ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

 Transformed Podcast Episode 143 | October 02, 2025 Dr. Greg Gifford explores the biblical differences between forbearance, forgiveness, and reconciliation—and why understanding these distinctions is a must for healthy relationships. He provides clear definitions and real-life applications to help you respond to conflict with truth and grace. Learn how to stop peacefaking and start pursuing relational peace that honors Christ. ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Martin Bodek, author of the book Zaidy's War. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Martin currently lives in NJ with his wife and three children. He is an avid marathoner, Daf Yomi participant, Wordler, vexillologist, and halvah aficionado. He is a technologist by day, and a writer by night.   A freelance writer on Jewish interest topics for three decades, his work has been published in The Huffington Post, The Denver Post, The Washington Times, The Jewish Press, Country Yossi Magazine, Modern Magazine, The Jewish Link of NJ, The Jewish Book Council, scoogiespin, israelinsider, bangitout, jewcentral, Jew in the City, Aish, and Shepherd. His work was translated for Germany's only weekly Jewish newspaper, The Jüdische Allgemeine. Zaidy's War was translated into Yiddish and serialized in Der Yid. He is the co-creator of TheKnish.com, a popular Jewish news satire site, the beat reporter for JRunners, the surname columnist for jewishworldreview, the cufflink columnist for The Jewish Link of NJ, and is part of the Word Prompt rotation in The Jewish Press.   In my book review, I stated Zaidy's War by Martin Bodek is a Holocaust family memoir you won't want to miss. As Martin said in his preface, the stories his grandfather told him about his time during the war always sounded more like a super-hero adventure story. However, as he grew older, he realized that these stories were far more and needed preserving. Without a doubt, his grandfather would be so proud of the book and grateful that Martin found a way to keep the memories of the Jewish plight alive.   Zaidy is an amazing man who loved religious learning, his family, and freedom. Yet, due to Hitler and his desire for ethnic cleansing, Zaidy could have easily lost everything he loved. And when he made it through the other side of the war, he could have easily lost his humanity. And yet, what we find is a man who pushed forward, helped his community rebuild, fell in love, worked hard for his family, moved not once but twice in order to provide the stability his family needed, and continued to follow his religious principles throughout his life. It is no wonder Martin grew up thinking his grandfather was so amazing - it is because it was true.   In today's world, where antisemitism is strong and there are many who claim the Holocaust didn't happen, books such as Zaidy's War are beyond valuable. These stories could ultimately stop something like the extermination of entire Jewish communities from happening again. Buy this book. Read this book. And then determine what you can do to begin to right the wrongs you see happening in your own communities.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Martin Bodek Website: https://martinbodekbooks.com/ FB: @ martinbodek X: @martinbodek IG: @martinbodek LinkedIn: @Martin Bodek   Purchase Zaidy's War on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/45LyVt1 Ebook: https://amzn.to/4nBssYb   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #martinbodek #zaidyswar #memoir #holocaust #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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„Nein“ gehört zu den ersten Wörtern, die wir Menschen lernen – im Schnitt ungefähr im Alter von einem Jahr. Wir freuen uns über dieses Mittel der Abgrenzung und rufen das Nein inbrünstig und voller Stolz in die Welt. Je älter wir werden, desto schwerer fällt das aber vielen von uns. Wir fühlen uns schuldig, haben Angst, nicht mehr gemocht zu werden, wollen nicht enttäuschen oder egoistisch wirken. „Wir leben in einer Kultur des Ja-Sagens“, erklärt Maike Schöfer, Pfarrerin in Berlin, queere Social-Media-Aktivistin, interreligiöse Podcasterin und seit neuestem auch Buch-Autorin. „Nö“ heißt ihre „Anstiftung zum Neinsagen“, eine Image-Kampagne für das kleine, aber kraftvolle Wörtchen „Nein“, das auch sie sich erst wieder zurück erobern musste. Wie wurde Maike Schöfer von der Ja-Sagerin zur „Nö“-Schreiberin, warum ist es ein Privileg, „Nein“ sagen zu können und wie schaffen wir die Gratwanderung zwischen Selbstfürsorge und Egoismus? Warum sollten wir die Institution Ehe hinterfragen, weshalb gehört hinter Gott ein Gendersternchen und warum war Jesus ein radikaler Softie? Das alles verrät Maike Schöfer im Gespräch mit Alexandra Friedrich.

Steve and Cat talk about their love of animals and how it has extended to the wilder kind. Netflix founder Ted Sarandos is tough SOB this week. HBO's documentary "The Mortician" is our What Ca Watchin. Shot of the week is Alligator Piss shot. Band of the week is Slaid Cleaves.

Beth Stern Guests Yes, she is the wife of Howard Stern. But more importantly, Beth Ostrosky-Stern is an avid animal advocate. She's fostering a bunch of animals at home. She says Howard is really into her pets, and sometimes he gets very emotional when the animals find homes. Listen Now Cats Actually Have A Language Con Slobodchikoff is studying animal linguistics. He's noticing patterns that indicate language among cats and even prairie dogs. He even says that someday we may have an App that will translate our conversations with animals. Listen Now Pet Restraints FAIL New research from the Center for Pet Safety reveals that the pet restraints tested have a 100% failure rate. Does this mean you shouldn't use them when traveling with your pet? Absolutely not. However, Lindsey Wolko has the lowdown on what works and what doesn't when it comes to keeping your pets safe in the car. Listen Now Don't Worry About Bugs In Your Food - They Were Intentionally Added Acclaimed European chef David Faure isn't worried about his diners finding a bug in their meals. In fact, he's started intentionally adding a variety of creepy crawlies to the dishes he serves at his restaurant. He says the biggest obstacle in his quest is finding a reliable local supplier of edible insects. Listen Now Eating Poop - Don't Knock It Not a week goes by without a listener calling to ask why their dog is eating other dogs' feces. While there are many theories as to why this happens, Dr. Debbie gets to the bottom of it and sheds light on the very common problem. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.

Jesus war auf der Erde kein Softie, sondern er war ziemlich radikal. Er ist der König der Könige. Er ist der Löwe von Juda. Er hat den Teufel völlig entwaffnet.Das Christentum ist nicht nur für Menschen, die Hilfe brauchen, sondern auch für Menschen, die sagen: Hey, ich folge ihm nach und bin bereit, bis an meine Grenzen zu gehen. Aber das geht nur, wenn du Gottes radikale Liebe erlebt hast."Mein Ziel ist heute, dass du die Liebe Gottes erkennst und erfährst.”

 Are you a "Softie" at work? Or just emotionally intelligent?

“Kiss kiss kiss” suggeriscono i californiani Softie nella canzone che apre la scaletta di questa sera e, in questa puntata quasi festiva, sembra un bell'invito da sostenere e incoraggiare. Per farlo nel migliore dei modi, predisponetevi all'ascolto dei prossimi sessanta minuti, pieni di novità indiepop e indie rock, con l'accompagnamento degli immancabili brindisi, nella nuova … Continua a leggere “Memoria polaroid” – un blog alla radio S24E31

The Big Bank Theory is a podcast about Exeter City FC. In this episode, we're feeling as lacklustre as our defensive efforts at Crawley, and wondering what or who to throw onto the pitch.

Jeff talks with our oceans guy, Boris Worm.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mikkel's Splashy Adventure: Love and Laughter by the Harbor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-07-23-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Mikkel elskede at tage billeder.En: Mikkel loved taking photos.Da: Denne forårsmorgen ved Københavns havn skinnede solen, og luften duftede af forår.En: This spring morning by Københavns harbor, the sun was shining, and the air smelled of spring.Da: Turister samledes omkring den ikoniske statue af Den Lille Havfrue.En: Tourists gathered around the iconic statue of Den Lille Havfrue.Da: Mikkel var der sammen med Sofie og Anders.En: Mikkel was there with Sofie and Anders.Da: Mens Anders tog billeder, stillede Mikkel og Sofie sig ved statuen for et skævt foto.En: While Anders took pictures, Mikkel and Sofie posed by the statue for a quirky photo.Da: Mikkel, lidt klodset, havde en plan.En: Mikkel, a bit clumsy, had a plan.Da: Han havde taget en lille gummieand med.En: He had brought a small rubber duck with him.Da: Han vidste, at Sofie elskede sjove billeder, og han håbede på at imponere hende.En: He knew that Sofie loved funny pictures, and he hoped to impress her.Da: Mens han forsøgte at kaste anden op i luften for at tage det perfekte billede, gik det galt.En: As he tried to toss the duck into the air for the perfect shot, things went wrong.Da: Anden fløj gennem luften og plumpede ned i vandet.En: The duck flew through the air and plopped into the water.Da: "Åh nej!"En: "Oh no!"Da: udbrød Mikkel, noget flov.En: exclaimed Mikkel, somewhat embarrassed.Da: Sofie grinede, mens Anders fortsatte med at tage billeder.En: Sofie laughed, while Anders continued taking pictures.Da: Men Mikkels mål var klart – han måtte have den and tilbage.En: But Mikkel's goal was clear—he had to get the duck back.Da: Problemet var, at vandet var koldt, og Mikkel kunne ikke svømme godt.En: The problem was, the water was cold, and Mikkel couldn't swim well.Da: En lille menneskemængde begyndte at samles.En: A small crowd began to gather.Da: "Hvad gør du nu, Mikkel?"En: "What are you going to do now, Mikkel?"Da: spurgte Sofie med et smil.En: asked Sofie with a smile.Da: "Jeg skal bruge en gren," svarede Mikkel beslutsomt.En: "I need a branch," replied Mikkel decisively.Da: Han fandt en lang pind nær stranden og forsøgte forsigtigt at nå anden.En: He found a long stick near the shore and carefully attempted to reach the duck.Da: En del af turisterne så spændte til, mens Mikkel balancerede på kanten.En: Some of the tourists watched excitedly as Mikkel balanced on the edge.Da: Da han endelig fik fat i anden, mistede han balancen.En: When he finally got hold of the duck, he lost his balance.Da: Et gisp gik gennem folkemængden.En: A gasp went through the crowd.Da: Mikkel svajede, viftede med armene, men greb i sidste øjeblik fast i grenen og anden.En: Mikkel swayed, waved his arms, but grabbed onto the branch and the duck at the last moment.Da: Vandstænk ramte ham, men han stod stadig op.En: Water splashed him, but he remained standing.Da: Publikum klappede, og Sofie lo højt.En: The crowd applauded, and Sofie laughed loudly.Da: Anders var hurtig og knipsede et billede præcis i det moment.En: Anders was quick and snapped a picture right at that moment.Da: Sofie hjalp Mikkel op på fast grund og omfavnede ham, stadig grinende.En: Sofie helped Mikkel back to solid ground and embraced him, still laughing.Da: "Det var fantastisk, Mikkel," sagde hun.En: "That was incredible, Mikkel," she said.Da: "Du behøver ikke gøre meget for at imponere mig."En: "You don't need to do much to impress me."Da: Mikkel rødmede og smilede.En: Mikkel blushed and smiled.Da: Han følte sig stolt over at have været sig selv, og hans hjerte blev varmt ved Sofies ord.En: He felt proud for being himself, and his heart warmed at Sofie's words.Da: Anders kom hen til dem og viste dem billedet, han havde taget – det var perfekt.En: Anders came over to them and showed them the photo he had taken—it was perfect.Da: Mikkel stod fugtig men triumferende med Softie ved sin side og gummieanden i hånden.En: Mikkel stood wet but triumphant with Sofie by his side and the rubber duck in hand.Da: Forårssolen skinnede stærkere, som om den hilste på en ny begyndelse for dem alle tre.En: The spring sun shone brighter, as if greeting a new beginning for all three of them. Vocabulary Words:harbor: havniconic: ikoniskeclumsy: klodsetrubber: gummiembarrassed: flovdecisively: beslutsomtbalance: balancecrowd: folkemængdeexclaimed: udbrødexcitedly: spændtapplauded: klappedegasp: gispbranch: grenshore: strandswayed: svajedesplashed: vandstænk ramtetriumphant: triumferendeembraced: omfavnedegreeting: hilstebegan: begyndtesnapped: knipsedesmiled: smiledelaughed: grinedeimpress: imponereproud: stoltposing: stilledequirky: skævtplan: plangoal: målproblem: problem

Beleggers van ASML, ASMI en Besi vieren een feestje. Dat komt door Joe Biden, want ineens wordt hij minder streng. Volgens Bloomberg komt hij deze week met minder strenge exportbeperkingen voor de Chinese techsector. De lobby heeft geholpen en daar profiteren ook Nederlandse bedrijven van. Deze aflevering kijken we hoe lang dat feestje duurt. Want Biden is nu het feestnummer, maar straks komt Donald Trump. Gaat hij het feestje voor techbeleggers verpesten? Na Google, waar een opsplitsing dreigt, staat Microsoft nu mogelijk hetzelfde te wachten. Toezichthouder FTC start een enorm onderzoek naar machtsmisbruik door Microsoft. Verder vertellen we je waarom Ferrari de enige Europese autofabrikant is die niks te vrezen heeft van een Amerikaanse handelsoorlog. En over de Amerikanen gesproken: Bernard Hammelburg vertelt waarom hij op deze Thanksgiving geen kalkoen eet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beleggers van ASML, ASMI en Besi vieren een feestje. Dat komt door Joe Biden, want ineens wordt hij minder streng. Volgens Bloomberg komt hij deze week met minder strenge exportbeperkingen voor de Chinese techsector. De lobby heeft geholpen en daar profiteren ook Nederlandse bedrijven van. Deze aflevering kijken we hoe lang dat feestje duurt. Want Biden is nu het feestnummer, maar straks komt Donald Trump. Gaat hij het feestje voor techbeleggers verpesten? Na Google, waar een opsplitsing dreigt, staat Microsoft nu mogelijk hetzelfde te wachten. Toezichthouder FTC start een enorm onderzoek naar machtsmisbruik door Microsoft. Verder vertellen we je waarom Ferrari de enige Europese autofabrikant is die niks te vrezen heeft van een Amerikaanse handelsoorlog. En over de Amerikanen gesproken: Bernard Hammelburg vertelt waarom hij op deze Thanksgiving geen kalkoen eet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dive into the heart of worship leadership with a lighthearted yet meaningful discussion on Leading Like a Big Softie. We explore what it means to be an effective leader, offering practical tips on communication, consistency, and caring for your team. Through fun examples—like trying to direct a worship team that's as unpredictable as a group of cats—we illustrate the importance of setting clear expectations and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. You'll hear some funny stories about real-life worship team moments and how even a little miscommunication can lead to big laughs.We also talk about the importance of fostering unity and guiding your team spiritually. With stories of team-building mishaps and spiritual detours, you'll learn how to lead with love, bringing everyone together as a cohesive, spiritually connected group. Whether you're a seasoned worship leader or just getting started, this episode will leave you encouraged and equipped to lead your team with both joy and grace. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode filled with tips, stories, and laughter for worship leaders like you!Support the show

Martin Kove (Cobra Kai, The Karate Kid) joins us this week to share the vulnerability and soft side behind over 50 years of onscreen villainy. Martin talks a lot about the depth added to his character in the Cobra Kai series, while recounting crazy stories during the audition and filming of the iconic Karate Kid franchise. We also talk about going out on a ledge to win over an audition, laugh out loud stories with Sylvester Stallone, and the dangers of bringing home your work went portraying a bad guy. Thank you to our sponsors: ❤️ Betterhelp: https://betterhelp.com/inside

It's time for Audio Stories! And this week's feature your hosts David and Jack bring is from Story Jazz- Winterfest, Chapter 1- The Ice Race! Story Jazz is an improvised storytelling podcast. Join your hosts Softie and Sam as they delve into fantastical worlds and try to worm their way out of narrative dead ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make sure you register for the Making Zen Online Retreat  27 to 31 May 2024. This is a free 5 day textile art online event. Trixi brings her textile art and teaching skills for this retreat. She uses her Sew a Softie approach to teach hand stitching to both children and adults. This is your time to keep your creative mind fueled. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by bensound.com Making Zen Online Retreat 2024 is a five day event to inspire creativity and find zen from 27 to 31 May 2024. This is a week of textile workshops led by a selection of international artists.

Peni Lach from Al-Van introduces us to "Kyan" a dog that might just lick your face off! Well, not really but. Hear all about him here and see Kyan here: https://www.wcsy.com/pet-link/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your husband really just a big softie? Plus, do you have any regrets when it comes to how you've treated your mom?

Hammo's mushrooms really were magic, Dan went to Taylor Swift and Tom has three competing movie pitches. And we talk about No-Doz more than anybody else has in 2024. It's a hot ep, but Hammo does say 'BYE' weird at the end. Sorry about that.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok or get around the flogs individually @danmuggleton, @andrewhamiltoncomedy and @tomwitcombecomedy. Also full episodes of FC are now live on YouTube!Get tickets to see the flogs live at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2024:Andrew Hamilton: Sh*t BlokeDaniel Muggleton: Blinded By The WhitesTom Witcombe: White Collar/Dark JokesSponsored by Pilot, Men's Health Treatments Online www.pilot.com.auSave $20 on your first order with promo code FLOGGERS20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ladies discuss why ruining people's lives during an active police investigation is bad while fun celebrity gossip is actually ok and good! Then, they get into some guys you're going to want to know. Cassidy shares the details behind the 1973 Big Muddy Monster sightings and Amanda covers the mischievous Pete the Poltergeist. Want more DTK? Find it our socials, Patreon, and more at DTKpod.com!

The Independent Republic of Mike Graham returns to provide a daily dose of common sense as Mike is joined by Political Commentator Alice Grant, Columnist at The Telegraph Madeline Grant, Comms Officer and the Henry Jackson Society Megan Gittoes and many more! So tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode we're joined once again by cartoonist Dave Blazek.  We open the show discussing Dave's recent win for Best Newspaper Panel Cartoon in 2023 at the Reuben Awards.  Dave discussed the experience, the thrill of winning for the third time and some interactions he had at the award ceremony. We then discuss the winning entry for Contest #864 (gazelle speaking in front of lions), Finalists for Contest #866 (the world at the bar) and the current Contest #868 (Mr Softie at therapist office). We end the show discussing the winner and finalists for this month's CartoonStock Contest featuring a man singing along with a washer and dryer. Send us questions or comments to :  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

We welcome back a couple of hilarious repeat offenders to the table and this might just be the show that ends it all... Cheers to all our supporters for how far we've gone. We hope you enjoy!

My guest today is Trixi Symonds, an author and softie designer who has been teaching sewing to children for over 30 years. She is the founder of Sew Your Own Softie on Etsy Australia, and the Global Kids Sewing Party every year in March to inspire adults around the world to sew with kids in their lives.She has three wonderful books under her belt, including one that she coauthored with one of my past podcast guests, Deborah Fisher. Remember her adorable ceramics? That was Episode # 65. Trixi has created a resource for teachers, librarians, parents, anyone in fact, who teaches kids.Sew Your Own Softie Etsy Page by Trixi SymondsTrixi's blog: https://www.sewasoftie.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewasoftie/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15341... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SewaSoftie/v... Link to Trixi's kids sewing book The Zenki Way: https://www.sewasoftie.com/2021/02/th... The Zenki WayAmazon.ca - https://tinyurl.com/ndyr6mdaAmazon.com - https://amzn.to/3Fleuo0Sewing Simple SoftiesAmazon.com - Support the showThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.

John aka Softie from the UK joins Alyssa for our discussion of Andrzej Sapkowski's Time of Contempt, Chapter 1. Very important bits include: the life and times of a royal messenger, sly historical references, and the correct way to wear a squirrel's tail. [00:00] Cold Open[01:23] Introduction [03:20] Guest Introduction [08:47] Chapter 1 Recap [11:53] Overall Thoughts [23:13] Transitioning between Books [28:26] On Aplegatt's Role [41:39] On “Modern Witchers” [45:18] Codringer's False Ciri [49:59] The Scoia'tael Fight for Freedom [1:01:14] Wrap-up [1:14:30] Outro [1:19:04] End Credits The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

Cardinals captain Andrew Knizner joins the show to reveal that he is part-blue collar and part-Gen Z softie

Would you date someone who claps when the plane lands, or talks in the movie theater? The three contestants vying for a date with last week's main dater Zyi rank some heinous Red Flags and answer some hilarious Would You Rather scenarios as Abuelita tries to decide who is right for Zyi.  Music Credit: Nargo - "Rhythm of Samba" via Jamendo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After a three-week absence Kevin Ely has returned to The Boom, just in time for everything to go nuts in All Elite Wrestling. It's Double or Nothing week, AEW has a new TV deal, and The Elite are complete, but all anyone can talk about is CM Punk. Is he returning or not? Does AEW have a functioning HR department? Is the new Collision show the next big thing or AEW's first big failure? James and Kevin try to sort out all the drama surrounding Punk, Tony Khan, Ace Steel, and the future of AEW television. Also: A full preview of Double or Nothing Collision's roster of misfit toys Hikaru Shida's return Jungle Boy is looking bad… and that may be good Why we need more Mr. Softie spots in wrestling Hangman Page's eyepatch The case for Orange Cassidy as MVP Fight Forever game finally gets a release date Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Theology Applied, Pastor Joel Webbon welcomes back his friend, William Wolfe (or as Joel likes to call him - “Mr. Softie”). They discuss some of the underlying issues that Baptists seem to be right now having with Christian Nationalism. This episode was recorded on April 19th, 2023.

Der grüne Vizekanzler und sein Vertrauensbruch-Vorwurf bringen SPD und FDP in Rage. Bei einer Reichsbürger-Razzia wurde ein Polizist angeschossen. Und immer mehr Arbeitnehmer in Deutschland haben innerlich gekündigt. Das ist die Lage am Mittwochabend. Die Artikel zum Nachlesen: So kontern SPD und FDP Habecks Vorwürfe Wie der Streit zwischen SPD und Grünen die Ampel belastet Bundesanwaltschaft nennt fünf neue Beschuldigte aus »Reichsbürger«-Milieu Nur ein Viertel ist mit dem Chef zufrieden Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie bei SPIEGEL+. Jetzt für nur € 1,– im ersten Monat testen unter spiegel.de/abonnieren. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung

Ben from the US and John aka Softie from the UK join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher: Blood Origin Episode 101 “Of Ballads, Brawlers, and Bloodied Blades”. Very important bits include: our standouts and critiques, how the framing narrative eases the viewer into the prequel, pre-Conjunction Elven architecture, the early journey of our protagonists and how their internal conflicts are illustrated in combat, and whether or not the betrayal of the monarchies was justified. Plus, Softie brings a revelation of monolithic proportions. [00:00] Cold Open [01:07] Introduction [08:58] Episode Highlights & Lowlights [15:30] “How does the framing narrative ease the viewer into ‘Blood Origin'?” [22:29] “How is the Elven aesthetic realized?” [34:14] “How do Fjall and Éile cope with their losses?” [39:03] ‘Tidings from Toussaint', Mid-Episode News Segment [43:56] “How does the show further contextualize the monoliths?” [52:59] “Do you believe the betrayal of the kingdoms was justified?” [1:03:47] “How are the fight scenes representative the characters' internal conflicts?” [1:17:56] Outro & Credits The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.

My blog: https://www.sewasoftie.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewasoftie/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1534102836917296 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SewaSoftie/videos -Link to my kids sewing book The Zenki Way: https://www.sewasoftie.com/2021/02/the-zenki-way-a-guide-to-designing-and-enjoying-your-own-creative-softies.html The Zenki WayAmazon.ca - https://tinyurl.com/ndyr6mdaAmazon.com - https://amzn.to/3Fleuo0Sewing Simple SoftiesAmazon.com - https://amzn.to/3Fleuo0amazon.ca - https://tinyurl.com/mtwrsp3fFollow The Hosts:  Ashley: https://linktr.ee/charmedbyashleyBethany: https://linktr.ee/Craftwithbethany Support the show

Get your name on our VIP list for Black Friday: https://www.allearsenglish.com/special-black-friday-offer-coming-soon-2022/ Check out our new Business English Podcast! https://link.chtbl.com/businessenglish?sid=ieltsenergypodcast   Learn strong opinion vocabulary today for disagreeing- on IELTS and at work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow the All Ears English Podcast for more episodes with Lindsay and Michelle. What should you do if you don't agree with your boss? Today get six English phrases that you can use to be polite and still disagree with him or her. This episode was originally published as Episode 427 on the All Ears English Podcast. Go here to follow All Ears English Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast is for anyone who is tender-hearted, yet yearns for sexual adventure and fulfillment. Are you ready to embrace the parts of you that are exuberantly sexual — and sweetly sensitive? Listen all the way through to feel your power and learn how o show up as your best self in your love life! In this episode, trauma-informed Dating coach Miriam Diana explains how to heal from slut shaming and sooth the part of your mind that worries about what other people think of you. In the latter half of the episode, Miriam Diana guides you into parts work, with a meditation aimed at helping you meet the parts of you who are causing conflicts in your love life. With traditional therapy, your competing desires and conflicting motivations can be seen as a problem — as if all of you should want one thing only. With parts work, we assume that you have different parts or "sub-personalities" who just need to be heard. This meditation helps you give your conflicting parts what they need so they stop pushing you around in different directions. It's also great for anyone who deals with obsessive thinking about their romantic partners or rumination about an ex. Learn more at Facebook.com/miriamdianacoaching.

Most of us go through life with no real thought to whom we should be spending our time with. I'm thankful that today's guest is here to help give us some clarity so we can rise to greater heights in our personal and professional success. Justin Schenck is the host of the INC Magazine top-rated podcast the Growth Now Movement and host of the world-renowned event Growth Now Movement LIVE! He is known for his positive energy and being a person who, quite simply, other people like being around. In a time when there is so much division and negativity in the world, I'd say that's a pretty important quality! In this conversation, Justin shares some thoughts from the book he's currently working on. He talks about the 5 people you need in your life: the Cheerleader, the Bruiser, the Softie, the Mentor, and the Coach. I loved this conversation and found it incredibly informative and inspiring. Justin also gives some insight into his morning routine, which is a key part of any high-performer's success.

Most of us go through life with no real thought to whom we should be spending our time with. I'm thankful that today's guest is here to help give us some clarity so we can rise to greater heights in our personal and professional success. Justin Schenk is the host of the INC Magazine top-rated podcast the Growth Now Movement and host of the world-renowned event Growth Now Movement LIVE! He is known for his positive energy and being a person who, quite simply, other people like being around. In a time when there is so much division and negativity in the world, I'd say that's a pretty important quality! In this conversation, Justin shares some thoughts from the book he's currently working on. He talks about the 5 people you need in your life: the Cheerleader, the Bruiser, the Softie, the Mentor, and the Coach. I loved this conversation and found it incredibly informative and inspiring. Justin also gives some insight into his morning routine, which is a key part of any high-performer's success.

Franny & Brenda talk about snakes that do construction (Boa Constructors) and read listener write ins about fast food guilty pleasures

The latest to suffer from inflation and high gas prices is Mr. Softie, the Ice Cream man... with high costs for product and gas prices eating away profits... and unsafe city streets... the day of the Ice Cream man may very well be coming to an end!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever talk to someone who's using the word "lettering" when they should be saying "type"‽ Kyle serves as judge, jury, and dictionary this week to clarify some of the most common wording mix-ups in type. Readability or legibility? Font or typeface? Understanding the difference matters! Maybe. Kyle then turns the Interrogang into its own Chuckle Hut as the guys submit Andrew (and, by extension, you) to their best typography jokes. You'd better laugh, or else you might find some hired goons at your door...Font releases highlighted in this episode:Softie from Ohno Type CoFrigga from SudtiposEdie & Eddy from TypematesPersona from Abyme Type FoundryProject shout-outs in this episode:Typologie from Recto VersoA font walks into a bar...Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter at proofco.xyz to get all the latest type news and notes from your friends at Proof&Co!Please take a moment to rate and review us on your podcasting site of choice and if you like what you hear, tell your friends and family they should listen too!

00:00:00 Intro - Disappointment in this MSI event, wonky sleep schedules and more 00:26:33 Aiainz's take: none of the teams that made top 4 at MSI will win Summer Split due to post-MSI slump and different patch 00:40:58 Alienware break! 00:42:36 Softie's take: TSM will be bad until Regi leaves. 00:59:20 Dr.Doktor's take: the last 2 MSIs have been pointless 01:20:00 Camden's take: T1 coaching staff massively underperformed 01:30:58 Grubhub break! 01:32:47 Arsh is worried about Caps burning out 01:42:45 Is Travis too NEGATIVE? 01:50:02 Aetiss's take: viewership is dropping because casters and content creators don't know how to tell good storylines 02:13:10 Outro

Boniface Mwangi is a Nairobi-based social justice activist fighting for equity in his home country and abroad. In 2007 his photos of violence following the national election went viral and spawned global attention on political instability and corruption in Kenya.   He is the subject of the Sundance-award winning documentary Softie and the author of the photojournalism book Unbounded which has been hailed by Hilary Clinton and President Barack Obama.   Over two million people follow him @bonifacemwangi on Twitter and Facebook where he remarkably fearlessly calls attention to untold cases of abuse, corruption, and cronyism. For his work he has been beaten, arrested for “organizing a revolution”, and had his home burned down.   His 2014 TED Talk is called “The Day I Stood Alone” and in it he shares that he's called a heckler, troublemaker, irritant, rebel, activist, and … the voice of the people. He continues to fight for justice every day alongside his wife Hellen Njeri Mwangi and their three children.   Boniface joined me from Nairobi, Kenya and I think you're going to feel as inspired and energized by this conversation as I was.   We talk about what it's like advocating for the most vulnerable, whether we can trust photographs today, how you deal with intimidation, how you live in fearlessness, how you bring back dignity to an oppressed people, why we must all seek to become activists, and, of course, what are Boniface's 3 most formative books.   This is an exciting, engaging, passion-filled conversation.   Let's flip the page into Chapter 104 now…   What You'll Learn:  How do we advocate for the vulnerable? What was the single greatest act of giving in the modern world? How do you deal with intimidation when you have a family? How do you become an activist? What are the biggest issues in Kenya right now? Why is it so hard to travel as a black person? What should African unity bring? How was the mafia brought down in Italy? How do you live in fearlessness? Why must we all be activists?   You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/104   Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future chapter: 1-833-READ-A-LOT.     Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list    3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Angie Thomas, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Roxane Gay, David Mitchell, Vivek Murthy, Mark Manson, Seth Godin, Judy Blume and Quentin Tarantino. 3 Books is published on the lunar calendar with each of the 333 chapters dropped on the exact minute of every single new moon and every single full moon all the way up to 5:21 am on September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show and is 100% non-profit with no ads, no sponsors, no commercials, and no interruptions. 3 Books has 3 clubs including the End of the Podcast Club, the Cover to Cover Club, and the Secret Club, which operates entirely through the mail and is only accessible by calling 1-833-READ-A-LOT. Each chapter is hosted by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, etc. For more info check out: https://www.3books.co