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Why This Episode MattersWhat local sourcing looked like before restaurants had reliable farm-to-kitchen distribution.Why supporting local agriculture is an economic commitment not merely a menu description.How “farm-to-table” became vulnerable to greenwashing and what genuine sourcing requires.Why whole-animal butchery, preservation and culinary craft are increasingly difficult to sustain under modern restaurant economics.Why “sustainable seafood” may be too simple and how ocean warming, acidification, habitat loss shape the larger story of what reaches the plate. The BanterMark Pascal and Francis Schott return from Tales of the Cocktail with lessons in hospitality...and staffing. They share Ti Martin's story about transforming a frazzled guest's evening with one perfectly timed gin and tonic, then recap what happened when their New Orleans beefsteak produced an unexpected third shift for the hosts. Thirty-four years into the restaurant business, apparently there are still new ways to discover that you need two more employees.The ConversationBaltimore chef and restaurateur Spike Gjerde joins The Restaurant Guys for a candid discussion about what it actually takes to build a regional food system.Spike, Mark and Francis compare the early days of sourcing local ingredients, when chefs drove to farmers markets or directly from farm to farm because restaurant distribution simply did not exist. Spike explains why Woodberry Kitchen pushed the idea much further, even excluding ingredients such as lemons so more of the restaurant's purchasing dollars could remain with Mid-Atlantic growers.They explore large-scale preservation, farm-to-table greenwashing and the tension between environmental responsibility and economic survival. Spike also reflects on Parts & Labor, his restaurant and butcher-shop experiment designed around whole-animal butchery and the stubborn reality that nearly everyone still wanted rib eye and tenderloin.The conversation turns to the rising cost of skilled labor, the loss of culinary craft and the pressure pushing restaurants toward standardized, premade food. Spike explains how his newer restaurants broaden Woodberry's original mission by applying local agricultural relationships to the cuisines of Provence, Spain and the Levant.Finally, they challenge the language of “sustainable seafood,” discuss the ecological importance of Chesapeake menhaden and revisit Shoofly, Spike's premium diner concept that may simply have arrived before diners were ready for a $24 omelet.Guest BioSpike Gjerde is a Baltimore chef and restaurateur best known for Woodberry Kitchen and his decades-long commitment to strengthening regional food systems. He received the 2015 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic.Timestamps00:00 Tales of the Cocktail, live shows and a lesson in hospitality07:40 Spike Gjerde and the early days of local sourcing14:25 Why local food became an economic mission20:05 Farm-to-table greenwashing and the future of regional food systems27:15 Whole-animal butchery and the Parts & Labor experiment31:10 Rising labor costs and the disappearance of culinary craft35:40 The Ecco Project: expanding the mission beyond farm-to-table40:10 Sustainable seafood—and a diner concept that may have arrived too early47:35 The diner, the record-store owner and a wild New Brunswick crime story InfoSpike's PlacesWoodberry Kitchen https://www.woodberrykitchen.com/Ecco Project https://www.eccoproject.com/Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com
Ben Davis joins Ike, Spike, and Fritz to discuss the impact of the Luis Arraez trade on the Phillies' roster flexibility. They evaluate the possibility of Trea Turner playing center field and express concerns regarding Alec Bohm's long-term value. Additionally, the group discusses Andrew Painter's recovery and the team's historical struggles with postseason offensive consistency.
Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz analyze the MLB trade deadline alongside Ben Davis, debating the Phillies' defensive alignment and Trea Turner's performance. They critique the team's farm system compared to divisional rivals and discuss the implications of major moves by the Dodgers.
Spike and Fritz evaluate the Phillies' trade deadline strategy before Jim Salisbury joins to discuss Bryce Harper's move to right field. They also dive into a heated argument about the necessity of an MLB salary cap and floor to improve the sport's competitive balance.
Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze Bryce Harper's reaction to the Phillies' trade deadline acquisitions and his team-first transition to right field on the WIP Afternoon Show. They express concern over Rich Paul's podcast remarks about Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, labeling them as divisive for the team. Finally, they provide updates on late-breaking trades involving the Chicago Cubs and other NL pitching targets. 02:51 - Harper On Deadline Moves 04:36 - Harper Moving To Outfield 07:19 - Luis Arraez Trade Discussion 11:46 - Rich Paul Podcast Critique 17:22 - MLB Trade Deadline Updates
Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze the Phillies' approach at the MLB Trade Deadline and discuss Bryce Harper's unselfish decision to move back to the outfield. Jim Salisbury joins to break down the impact of Tarik Skubal and the potential for a baseball lockout. They also dive into a heated debate over Rich Paul's podcast comments regarding Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.
Ike Reese and Spike Eskin break down the Phillies' moves at the trade deadline, specifically the acquisition of Luis Arraez and Brooks Raley. They debate the defensive ripple effect of moving Bryce Harper back to the outfield and analyze how other contenders are shaping up across the league.
This is a free preview of a paid episode (44 min), exclusively available on our subscriber-only premium feed. Become a premium subscriber to tune into the full episode: https://cubicletoceo.co/podcast Questions about our premium podcast subscription? Send us a DM @cubicletoceo When a copycat company rips off your IP, sometimes the best course of action isn't to challenge them, but rather to spotlight them. Sounds counterintuitive, but that's exactly the approach that created an explosive marketing campaign for Ceres Chill, the original breastmilk chiller. In today's case study, founder and inventor Lisa Myers breaks down Ceres Chill's Dupe Drop: a campaign inviting customers to trade in knockoff chillers for the real thing. The results speak for themselves: the campaign reached 72,000 people (75% of them brand new to Ceres Chill), over 900 dupes were traded in, and Ceres Chill saw an 80% jump in orders — all accomplished organically. Lisa didn't out-lawyer her competitors. She out-marketed them, and let their own knockoffs do her selling for her. To continue our series on leveraging IP in your business, this episode is a reminder that your IP isn't just a legal shield, it's a growth lever. Connect with Lisa: Cereschill.com IG: @cereschill Look at Lisa's patent drawings: https://www.cereschill.com/pages/patent-info If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Subscribe to our premium feed for case-study style interviews every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iso Joe Johnson, Josh Smith and Jeremy Pargo welcome Donell Jones and react to Jimmy Butler freaking out over snake magic trick, Bleacher Reports Top players off all-time, resigning for NBA players achilles tears, Olivia Miles dominance and BIG3 reach! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI...0:00 - Viral IG mishap 0:00 - Donell Jones Joins11:45 - Rick Brunson’s rule for Jalen19:45 - Jimmy Butler and the snake Magic Trick13:35 - Bleacher Report Top Players of all-time32:30 - NBA Players tendon and achilles tears are due to playing time spikes44:43- Olivia Miles continues to dominate40:56 - BIG 3 Recap55:13 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The WIP Midday Show is joined this hour by Ike, Spike, and Fritz to break down the Phillies trade deadline.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To get more from Volleyball State, including bonus episodes, newsletters, and more, become a subscriber of the I-80 Club Volleyball State tier today!Lincoln heads to Chicago to grill Big Ten coaches on the top storylines going into the season. Can anyone unseat Nebraska? Will transfers reinvigorate Penn State and Wisconsin? And which bald coach looks best in their “Bald, Set, Spike” t-shirt?Buy tickets to our live show on August 8th: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/67968313/i80-club-live-podcast-omaha-the-sydneyMusic: Ian AeilloFor more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon.com/i80clubSubscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and other videos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Rosenberg is a cypherpunk author and cryptography advocate who has been in the movement since finding the original cypherpunk circles in 1995. Cryptography pioneer, author of 80 books, multiple newsletters, co-founder of Cryptohippie. He wrote A Lodging of Wayfaring Men, often called the Cypherpunks Bible, imagining a parallel society built on encryption and voluntary trade, years before Bitcoin existed. He also sat in the courtroom for Ross Ulbricht's trial. This conversation is one of my favorites: an 11-year-old prediction about Bitcoin as the next reserve currency, his eyewitness account of the Ulbricht trial, cryptography's fight against US export restrictions in the '90s, and why fear is a deliberate brain hack. Paul is one of the wisest people I've had on this show, listen and you'll see why.→ Please like, comment, share & subscribe, to help me beat the suppressing algo's. Thank you!– SPONSORS –→ Download the free report on second citizenships & setting up a plan B in another country with Expat Money: https://expatmoney.com/efrat→ Access liquidity without selling your Bitcoin with Ledn, get 0.25% off your first loan: https://ledn.io/Efrat → Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn→ Have you tried mining bitcoin? Stack sats directly to your wallet while saving on taxes with Abundant Mines: https://AbundantMines.com/Efrat - Claim your free month of hosting via this link– AFFILIATES –→ Get 15% off “Born To Be Free” all-natural, tallow-based skincare products on a bitcoin standard, using code EFRAT: https://oshi.link/1nvZYq → Join me in these upcoming events & use code EFRAT for discounted tickets: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events→ Get 10% off on Augmented NAC to detox Spike protein, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (This is not medical advice, please consult your MD)→ Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat– LINKS –Paul's Newsletters: https://substack.com/@veraverba Paul on Nostr: https://tinyurl.com/5n7rfkff “A Lodging of Wayfaring Men” free audiobook: https://towardsliberty.com/audiobooks/lodging Efrat's X: https://twitter.com/efenigsonEfrat's Channels: https://linktr.ee/efenigsonWatch on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: https://bit.ly/zap_efrat– CHAPTERS – 00:00 - Coming Up...01:48 - Introduction: Paul Rosenberg at BTC Prague04:11 - Revisiting Paul's 11-Year-Old Prediction: Bitcoin as the Next Reserve Currency11:24 - Crossing the Threshold: What Was Bitcoin's Hardest Part11:31 - Ad Break: Expat Money & Ledn13:57 - From Chokepoint to Trump Freeing Ross Ulbricht17:17 - Inside the Ross Ulbricht Trial: A Political Prosecution22:19 - The Samourai Wallet Case24:03 - Cypherpunk Origins: Cryptography, Encryption, and the 90s Underground30:01 - The Surveillance State, The Role of Big Tech, Google, Apple, And a Way Out36:09 - Where AI's Going & Can It Be Decentralized?39:46 - Ad Break: Trezor & Abundant Mines41:35 - "A Lodging of Wayfaring Men": Free Markets, Parallel Economy Built on Encryption & Voluntary Trade44:48 - Rebuilding Society on the Golden Rule, Recognize Fear Is a Hack49:38 - Covid as Mass Formation: "A Crime of Global Proportions"54:32 - Keynote Preview: "Bitcoin Is Still Bigger Than You Think It Is"59:46 - What Gives Paul Hope
Listen to the best audio of the week from the Morning Show with DeCamara & Ritchie, Midday Show with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio, and the Afternoon Show with Ike, Spike, and Fritz as Eagles superstar Defensive Tackle Jalen Carter becomes the richest DT in NFL history and Eagles training camp officially opens with the 2026 season fast approaching.
Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz broadcast live from Chickie's & Pete's to break down the first week of Eagles training camp. They discuss Jalen Hurts' evolving leadership style and analyze the early dominance of Vic Fangio's defense. Eliot Shorr-Parks joins the conversation to express concerns regarding the lack of explosiveness from offensive skill positions.
Listen to the best audio of the week from the Morning Show with DeCamara & Ritchie, Midday Show with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio, and the Afternoon Show with Ike, Spike, and Fritz as Eagles superstar Defensive Tackle Jalen Carter becomes the richest DT in NFL history and Eagles training camp officially opens with the 2026 season fast approaching.
Listen to the best audio of the week from the Morning Show with DeCamara & Ritchie, Midday Show with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio, and the Afternoon Show with Ike, Spike, and Fritz as Eagles superstar Defensive Tackle Jalen Carter becomes the richest DT in NFL history and Eagles training camp officially opens with the 2026 season fast approaching.
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Send us a text or a voicemailIf you're not careful and you noclip out of reality in the wrong areas, you'll end up trapped in a podcast prison, where it's nothing but the stink of old beer stained rugs, the madness of mono-yellow cigarette stains, the endless background noise of technical difficulties at maximum hum-buzz, and approximately six hundred million randomly segmented derailments over the course of 14 years. God save you if you hear something intelligent, because it sure as hell was an accident. On Episode 728 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is the wildly successful theatrical hit, Backrooms from director Kane Parsons! We also talk about our 14 year anniversary, prepare for podcast summer school, and react to trailers for the films; Godzilla Minus One, and Demon Hunters! So grab your handheld VHS recorder, be sure to make an unsettling doppelganger of yourself, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Abbot and Costello, NY Jets and Humiliation, Gwar, King Diamond, Horror and Rock, Universal, Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness, Mario Bava, Bava Booey, Luke Owen Wilson, Italian Superhero Team, The Cannoli Kid, “I got a Zard-on”, Podcast Summer School, White Power (Ranger), The Odyssey, Homer Dice Clay, Minions and Monsters, Java the Hutt, Ghost on the Loose, Mothra, Flesh Gordon, Squirm, Swamp Thing, The Secret of Nimh, So I Married an Axe Murderer, The Blair Witch Project, The Village, The Dead Matter, The Demented, Black Mountain Side, The Thunderbirds, Host, Together, Teddy Ray, Rage of the Yeti, I Frankenstein, Jamie Pressly, Biohazard, Hilary Swank, Sometimes They Come Back Again, Simon Baker, Land of the Dead, The Ring 2, Embrace of the Vampire, Vivica A. Fox, Idle Hands, Night of the Living Dead, Lisa Kudrow, Monique Gabrielle, 976-Evil 2, Laurence Fishburne, Event Horizon, Hannibal, Addams Family, Doctor Sleep, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ghostbusters, The Crow Salvation, The Girl Next Door, Boris Karloff, Bruno Mattei, Hell of the Living Dead, Rats Night of Terror, Zombi 3, Island of the Living Dead, Victor Wong, Tremors, Richard Johnson, The Monster Club, Dick Wilson, Diary of a Madman, The Munsters, Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, Mark of the Vampire, The Mummy's Curse, Godzilla in the Mist, psychotic bubble, Harold and Kumar Demon Hunters, Demon Hunters, Godzilla Minus Zero, Doctor Strange, 12 Years A Slave, Hausu, James Wan, Osgood Perkins, The Slender Man, Kane Parsons, Backrooms, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, One Hour Photo, Punishment Park, Portal, Mr. Robot, What Dreams May Come, Robin Williams, The Furious, Forbidden Fruits, Obsession, Curry Barker, Mortal Kombat II, James Ellis performance video, Criss Angel, Spike and Mike's Twisted Animation, Backrooms Bonanza, and Deterred in the Punch Bowl.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
Fenrir haggles with the Hag, Boudreaux and Goratha get into a tuffle, Spike shares popcorn with Swindel... What's going on?!? **Find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomesofthechaosbard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078849449250614 Our Email: chaosbardpod@gmail.com Our Discord: https://discord.gg/8NZZ5vyDUX Patron Program: https://ko-fi.com/tomesofthechaosbard Merch: https://ttrpgswag.com/pages/tomesofthechaosbard Our Website: https://tomesofthechaosbard.wixsite.com/podcast X: @ChaosBardPod **Shields of Power: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/266946 **Coltrin Compositions: https://linktr.ee/coltrincompositions **Realmwalker DnD Soundscapes: Forest Campfire. You can follow his work on X or even better subscribe to his YouTube Channel and use his soundscapes for your very own RPG!! **Our Sound Fx and additional audio were created by many folks at www.freesound.org, Monument Studios, and Tabletop Audio
Spike and Ike count down the top five most ridiculous stunts in history, including public Eagles chants and infamous lie detector tests. Christian in Philly joins the program during her dinner date with Bam to give first impressions and fiercely defend Jalen Hurts' legacy. They also analyze A.J. Brown's recent praise for Drake Maye and its impact on the Patriots.
Eliot Shorr-Parks joins Spike Eskin and Ike Reese on Ike, Spike, and Fritz to share his initial takeaways from Eagles training camp. They debate the significance of Jalen Hurts not throwing a touchdown yet and express concern regarding the lack of explosive plays from the receiving corps.
Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze Jalen Hurts' shifting attitude and performance during the opening days of Eagles training camp. They react to comments from agent Rich Paul suggesting the 76ers are now Tyrese Maxey's team rather than Joel Embiid's. The conversation concludes with a debate over Embiid's durability and the impact of Clutch Sports' influence on the franchise. 01:21 - Hurts Disposition At Camp 05:09 - Maxey's Team Discussion 14:03 - Debating Embiid's Health Issues 20:31 - Fan Reaction To Trading Embiid 24:06 - Show Outro And Ads
Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz broadcast live to discuss the Morgan Wallen concert atmosphere and the latest Eagles training camp buzz. Tornado Shapiro provides a colorful weekend weather forecast and shares stories from old training camps at Lehigh. They also engage in a heated debate regarding rumors of Baker Mayfield's potential fit with the Eagles if Jalen Hurts struggles. 01:00 - Morgan Wallen Concert Buzz 02:40 - Tornado Shapiro Forecast 08:23 - Defining Country Music 16:48 - Mayfield vs Hurts Debate 25:26 - Merrill Live Promotion
Ike, Spike, and Fritz provide dating etiquette for Bam's dinner with Christian before awarding the weekly belt to Jack for his Phillies frustration. They also analyze the leaner physique of Eagles players at training camp and debate Jalen Hurts' long-term outlook in Philadelphia.
Ike Reese, Spike Eskin, and Jack Fritz count down the most absurd moments in their show's history, featuring everything from public Eagles chants to pillowcase-covered heads. They also monitor a high-stakes dinner date between Christian and Bam, navigating technical difficulties with the live stream.
Spike and Ike welcome Christian to discuss her date with Bam and her unwavering support for Jalen Hurts. They engage in a heated debate comparing the current quarterback to Donovan McNabb before analyzing A.J. Brown's comments on Drake Maye. 01:00 - Andrew Painter Twitter Poll 01:56 - Christian Joins The Studio 04:04 - Jalen Hurts Legacy Debate 10:12 - A.J. Brown Audio Reaction 14:15 - Caller Bruce In D.C.
Spike and Fritz debate the Phillies' decision to promote prospect Andrew Painter, questioning if it constitutes organizational malpractice or a necessary move for the rotation. They also discuss Bryce Harper's pressure on Dave Dombrowski and react to a colleague's late arrival for a scheduled segment at Chickie's & Pete's. 03:46 - Kyle Schwarber Lineup Update 04:29 - Andrew Painter Promotion Debate 11:51 - Harper and Dombrowski Tension 17:07 - Phillies Trade Deadline Rumors 18:16 - Reacting to Christian's Lateness
Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze the Phillies' decision to bring back Andrew Painter and the potential impact on his long-term development. They discuss Bryce Harper's recent comments on the trade deadline and the perceived tension with Dave Dombrowski.
Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze controversial remarks from agent Rich Paul regarding the power dynamic between Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. They are joined by Eliot Shorr-Parks to recap the opening days of Eagles training camp and Jalen Hurts' development. The discussion also touches on the possibility of Baker Mayfield eventually finding a role in Philadelphia.
Buffering the Vampire Slayer | A Buffy the Vampire Slayer Podcast
It was an honor and privilege to sit and chat with James Marsters! We talked about his early theatre days, what he learned about his craft from Anthony Stewart Head, the finer details of maintaining various pieces of Spike's iconic wardrobe, and so much more. We're thrilled to be re-airing this interview (perhaps our favorite cast conversation of all time) which originally aired on March 26, 2019. CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF BUFFERING Join us at Brooklyn's Littlefield for our first-ever Homecoming Weekend on October 16th & 17th. Tickets are on sale now — all information: bufferingcast.com/live READ (OR LISTEN TO!) SLAYERS, EVERY ONE OF US bufferingcast.com/book LOCATE YOUR HOSTS UPON THE INTERNET Jenny Owen Youngs | @jennyowenyoungs; jennyowenyoungs.com Kristin Russo | @kristinnoeline; kristinnoeline.com Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure | @bufferingcast on socials MUSIC | Theme song and jingles composed and performed by Jenny Owen Youngs | bufferingcast.com/music PATREON | patreon.com/bufferingcast MERCH | bufferingcast.com/shop PODCAST SCHEDULE & EVENTS | bufferingcast.com/jennycalendar Produced by: Kristin Russo & Jenny Owen Youngs Edited by: Kristin Russo Logo: Kristine Thune We acknowledge that we and our team are occupying unceded and stolen lands and territories. Kristin occupies the Lenape territories of the Esopus Lenape Peoples. Jenny occupies the Wabanahkik territory of the Abenaki and Pennacook Peoples. Learn more about Land Acknowledgments + our continued anti-racist efforts at bufferingthevampireslayer.com/justkeepfighting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast
Episode Summary: Summer is supposed to be the season of sunshine, vacations, and smiling social media photos—but for many people, it’s when depression quietly deepens. If you’ve ever felt more anxious, lonely, or emotionally exhausted during the summer months, you are not imagining it—and you are not alone. In this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, we’re talking about summertime sadness, why depression and mental health struggles can actually spike during summer, and what brain science, psychology, and Scripture reveal about this misunderstood phenomenon. Whether you’re battling low mood, disrupted sleep, increased comparison, or the pressure to “feel happy,” this conversation will help you understand what’s happening in your mind and body—and how God meets you with hope even in the brightest seasons. Today, we’re going to talk about Summertime Sadness: Why Depression Can Spike in Summer and How to Find Hope. Quotables from the episode: Summer often comes with an unspoken expectation: you should be happy right now. Longer days, family gatherings, beach trips, and backyard barbecues can amplify joy—or they can magnify grief, loneliness, exhaustion, and depression. If summer feels heavier instead of lighter, this episode is for you. I want to say this clearly from the start: Struggling in summer does not mean you are broken. It does not mean your faith is weak. And it does not mean you’re failing at gratitude. And when we don’t talk about it, shame fills the silence. And when sleep suffers, mood regulation suffers. That is not a moral failure. That is your nervous system responding to environmental changes. God addresses emotional suffering with compassion, not condemnation. Biblical faith does not deny pain—it brings pain into the presence of God. Now let’s talk about hope—not as a feeling, but as a practice. First, restore rhythm before chasing relief. Recommended Resources: Free Stress-Response Personality Assessment Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host: For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Ashton Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Ike, Spike, and Fritz discuss reports of LeBron James filming an ESPN documentary during his tenure with the Sixers.
Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze Jalen Hurts' performance and evolving personality at Eagles training camp, highlighting his increased openness during press conferences. They also project the 76ers' hypothetical player introduction order and explore parallels between AJ Brown's departure and Bryce Harper's future with the Phillies. 01:00 - Morgan Wallen At The Linc 04:22 - Sixers Starting Lineup Introductions 11:15 - Jalen Hurts' Training Camp Grade 19:01 - Hurts' Changing Media Presence 24:18 - Bryce Harper Trade Speculation
Ike, Spike and Fritz analyze various Phillies trade rumors, including the possibility of acquiring Angels shortstop Zach Neto. They also question if the team's underlying metrics suggest they are overachieving before debating a hypothetical Bryce Harper for Francisco Lindor swap.
Spike and Ike analyze Nick Sirianni's motivational team speech before debating a hypothetical Philadelphia superteam featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. They compare the roster's potential to the prime Miami Heat 'Big Three' era and question if the current squad has enough role players to win a title.
Ike Reese and Spike Eskin criticize Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers for publicly posting a video of them betting on a WNBA game.
Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze the latest rumors linking the Phillies to Angels shortstop Zach Neto and evaluate potential trade targets from the Blue Jays. They also discuss whether the team's underlying metrics match their winning record before reviewing Nick Sirianni's recent motivational team speech.
Ike and Spike welcome Eliot Shorr-Parks to analyze the Eagles' second day of training camp, focusing on a defense that consistently pressured Jalen Hurts. They debate Saquon Barkley's longevity versus the rise of Tank Bigsby and discuss a hypothetical debate regarding the Sixers' starting lineup introductions.
Join Sara Fergenson (@sarafergenson) and Jess Sterling (@thejesssterling) as they chat about Season 7 Episode 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Beneath You. They discuss purple wyrms, Spike's mumbling, and Anya's work performance.You can WATCH this podcast on our YouTube channel!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @shit90spod.Email us at shit90spod@gmail.comVisit our website at www.shit90spod.comSpecial thanks to JD McGuire (@jdmcguire) for our theme songAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority just released its point-in-time count — after deliberately delaying it to soften the optics — and the numbers are damning. Unsheltered homelessness is up 21 percent since 2024. Inflow is still outpacing exits. And the region has poured hundreds of millions into permanent housing that isn't solving anything.The reason is simple: you can't house your way out of a drug crisis. When you build beds with no sobriety requirements, you don't fix homelessness — you fund it. Sean breaks down exactly how the KCRHA's incentive structure guarantees failure, why Seattle is a magnet while cities like Houston and Atlanta actually moved the needle, and why the agency's leadership is now trying to spin a 21 percent spike as a sign of progress.The books are cooked, the report was buried, and Katie Wilson's KCRHA has no plan that will work. Calls to disband the agency are getting louder — and after today's numbers, it's hard to argue with them.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell — Sean covers the Pacific Northwest stories the mainstream media won't touch.#Seattle #Crime #WashingtonStateGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS
Matty A. and Ryan Breedwell dive into a packed week for the financial markets, starting with predictions for the upcoming FOMC rate decision and the impact of the ongoing Iran conflict on global oil prices. They explore how inflation and geopolitical tensions are keeping the S&P 500 range-bound, while highlighting crucial earnings reports from major AI and semiconductor companies like SanDisk, Seagate, and Nvidia.The hosts also analyze the recent spike in United States real estate foreclosures, breaking down why record-high homeowner equity and supply shortages mean a housing crash is highly unlikely. Finally, the conversation shifts to digital assets, discussing the Crypto Clarity Act, the regulatory threat to meme coins, and how tokenization could soon reshape institutional finance.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSEDFOMC rate hike probabilities and Citadel's surprise hike prediction.Impact of the Iran conflict on global oil prices and WTI trends.Semiconductor stock pullbacks and AI data storage investments.Q2 tech earnings expectations for Meta, Apple, and Microsoft.Analysis of rising United States real estate foreclosures compared to 2019.Record homeowner equity and the national housing supply shortage.The Crypto Clarity Act and the future of real world asset tokenization.Regulatory crackdowns on meme coin markets and platforms like PumpFun.KEY TAKEAWAYSA surprise FOMC rate hike is highly unlikely given current market conditions, despite some hawkish institutional forecasts.Geopolitical energy shocks are being digested faster by the market, with oil prices retreating sharply after recent spikes.Semiconductor and memory storage companies present strong buy opportunities as they continue to beat earnings despite broader tech sector pullbacks.The current real estate market is insulated from a crash due to a massive 11 trillion dollars in tappable equity and pervasive sub-6 percent mortgage rates.The impending Crypto Clarity Act will likely eliminate unregulated meme coin exchanges while attracting trillions in institutional capital to legitimate tokenization projects.CONNECT & TAKE ACTIONImagos Income Fund: Text "INCOME" or "DEALS" to 844-447-1555 to learn more about Matty A's private debt fund targeting 10% fixed returns paid out monthly.
The guys are live from Baldwin Hills previewing Pebble Beach week, breaking down Jerry Seinfeld's Porsche collection hitting the Gooding and Company auction block, and exposing the CPR Classic fraud that landed its owner in federal prison with a $10 million restitution order. Plus: a 2027 Audi S5 review and spy footage of the new mid-engine Toyota MR2. ______________________________________________
Join us for How We Roll's first decent into the horror of Cthulhu Dark. With guest keeper Mr Spike at the helm we have a treat in store for you. With huge thanks to Battle bards.com Syrinscape Kevin MaCleod at Incompetech FesliyanStudios and Pedar B Heland For their excellent music and sfx Intro Theme Composed by Ninichi : ninichimusic.com You can find us: On Bluesky @HWRpodcast On Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HowWeRollPodcast/ On Discord: https://discord.gg/C7h6vuD On reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HowWeRollPodcast You can find us all on bluesky!
Spike and Ike analyze the tension between Bryce Harper and Don Mattingly following Harper's public request for trade deadline reinforcements. They also get a full report from Eliot Shorr-Parks on Jalen Hurts' performance at Eagles training camp and debate the impact of LeBron James potentially joining the Sixers.
Ike, Spike, and Fritz react to the internal friction within the Phillies organization after Bryce Harper publicly requested trade deadline reinforcements. They break down the surprising response from Don Mattingly and debate whether the team should be aggressive buyers or potential sellers. Eliot Shorr-Parks also joins the conversation to provide a report from the opening day of Eagles training camp, covering Jalen Hurts' performance and a new team mantra.
Spike Eskin, Ike Reese, and Jack Fritz analyze the record-breaking sales of LeBron James' new Sixers jersey and debate his reputation as a fair weather leader.
Ike Reese and Spike Eskin break down Bryce Harper's controversial comments about the Phillies' need for trade deadline help. They discuss Don Mattingly's sharp response and whether the front office should double down on the current roster or consider selling.
Meghan Markle lives in a false reality, Seattle shooting, TikTok murder, D4Dv trial, Bert Kreischer can't wait to drink, Nolan Wells enhanced audio, and a new Detroit podcast is on its way. Sad News: A family of 8 is dead in Grand Haven, Michigan. There was a shootout at the Bite of Seattle food festival. In Germany, some closeted ISIS turd attacked a Pride parade. A TikTok influencer was murdered by her estranged husband after calling him out for being a pedo. Bryan Kohberger claims he is innocent a little bit too late. Miley Cyrus sounds like a seal. Not everybody is thrilled with the new gig Lindsey Graham's sister landed. A 'Trust Retreat' at Netflix led to the firing of an honest employee. Be careful jumping off cliffs. Markleverse: King Charles has invited not-a-Prince Harry to Buckingham Palace. Meghan Markle embarrassed herself on MasterChef Australia. Meghan has an affinity for hot sauce. She posted an obnoxious amount of family pictures on social media. Prince Harry is bald. As Ever seems to have given up after a total failure. Poor Thomas Markle remains devastated in exile. D4vd might be up for the death penalty. His defense team thinks his text messages will clear him under self-defense. His Apple Music profile was apparently hacked. Charles Manson's granddaughter is the true victim. What is Jeff Stone up to these days? We investigate. People want Nolan Wells' white friends to have murdered him SO BAD. TMZ breaks down shocking new audio that means absolutely nothing. The WNBA is filled with controversies at the moment. Caitlin Clark remains hated among her contemporaries. The league is kinda one giant orgy. KTV is all in on WNBA dating scene. Angel Reese remains the true victim in all this. Fritz Peterson and Mike Kekich were double Eskimo brothers. Spike is back! Looks like he's teaming up with Hank Winchester for a podcast. Anthony Cumia and Jim Norton are teaming up once again. Gregg 'Opie' Hughes, however, is broadcasting to hundreds. A Toxic Love Story on Netflix has quite the twist. Watch it. Drew still wants somebody... anybody... to watch the eBay doc. Armie Hammer's comeback has hit a roadblock. Kim Mathers is an absolute mess. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani doxxes wealthy New Yorkers. Some rich folks are leaving the Big Apple. Bert Kreischer can't wait to drink himself stupid again. He and Nick Swardson talked sobriety. You can get wasted with Bert on a cruise. Tony Romo was busted for drinking and driving. Faith No More is reuniting. Carly Simon has Parkinson's Disease. Jeff the Drunk famously did a duet with her. Karl from WATP will join us tomorrow. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).
All of us are in place and ready to take down the Spike in the Red Lantern District! Hopefully the dreaded OT don't hide any more surprises and we can aid other resistance members after our job is done. We also don't really know how these jokers work so inherently everything will be a surprise, which is fun.The adventure continues with Screech Echo (Mike Bachmann), Selene Von Esper (Jennifer Cheek), R'Oarc (Nika Howard), T'Chuck (Tim Lanning), and our Dungeon Master Michael DiMauro. Edited by Vincent.Podcast art by Killurmonkey Art! Want the world to see your fan art? Post it with #DrunksAndDoodles. Find more info by clicking right here - https://linktr.ee/GAPCast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.