Podcasts about SPS

For more than a decade, CAR-T therapy has been the miracle of oncology, turning end-stage blood cancers into curable diseases. But the application of these engineered cell therapies is expanding to reset the immune system for patients living with lupus, stiff person syndrome and other autoimmune conditions. And with new frontiers come new rules. In this week’s episode of "The Top Line," Fierce Pharma’s Angus Liu chats with Harpreet Singh, M.D., chief medical officer at Precision for Medicine and a former director of the FDA's Division of Oncology, about a recent article by FDA officials led by CBER Director Vinay Prasad, M.D., laying out the agency’s perspective on its regulation of autoimmune CAR-T therapies. Singh discusses how the agency’s "case-by-case" approach, as indicated in the article, could be similar to—and different from—CAR-T for oncology indications. She also talks about how drug developers should follow existing development experience, as well as prepare for specific requirements for long-term patient follow-up and potential new clinical endpoints from the agency. To learn more about the topics in this episode: FDA signals tailored approach to ‘carefully shepherd’ CAR-T therapy for autoimmune diseases Kyverna gains clear view to first CAR-T approval for autoimmune disease after 'truly remarkable' SPS readout Cabaletta CAR-T wipes out B cells without preconditioning in small autoimmune trial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the People's Guild.In this episode, we're joined by @azircon and @davemccoy for a candid, wide-ranging conversation following the Escalation pre-sale. With 313K packs sold and 100 million SPS raised, the numbers speak loudly — but the real value of this discussion lies in what comes next.We dig into pricing strategy, community sentiment, governance dynamics, legacy card value, land utilization, onboarding friction, and the broader challenge of building in Web3 while earning long-term trust. AZ brings sharp perspective, Dave brings clarity from the operator's seat, and together the conversation pushes into meaningful territory around decision-making, communication, and growth.It's reflective, direct, and forward-looking — exactly the kind of dialogue that helps shape what Splinterlands becomes next.Enjoy the show!

Certaines épreuves sportives des Jeux olympiques peuvent être risquées ! Le kilomètre lancé (KL). Adhérez à cette chaîne pour obtenir des avantages : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN4TCCaX-gqBNkrUqXdgGRA/join Script: Amylie Chiasson Montage: Diane, Artémis Production | artemisproduction.framer.website Pour soutenir la chaîne, au choix: 1. Cliquez sur le bouton « Adhérer » sous la vidéo. 2. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hndl Musique issue du site : epidemicsound.com Images provenant de https://www.storyblocks.com Abonnez-vous à la chaine: https://www.youtube.com/c/LHistoirenousledira Les vidéos sont utilisées à des fins éducatives selon l'article 107 du Copyright Act de 1976 sur le Fair-Use. Sources et pour aller plus loin: ALLEN, E. John B., « Speed skiing », Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/sports/speed-skiing. CRÉPEAU, Philippe, « Albertville 1992 », Ici Radio-Canada, 2002, https://ici.radio-canada.ca/allosaltlake/olympiques/historique/1992.asp. PELCHAT, Martin, Une jeune skieuse entre en collision avec la dameuse et se tue à Bromont, La Presse, Cahier A, 8 mars 1992, p. 3. « Speed Skiing featured in “This is FIS 100” series », Fis-ski, 27 février 2024, https://www.fis-ski.com/speed-skiing/news/2023-24/speed-skiing-featured-in-this-is-fis-100-series, (6 janvier 2026). Records dans une épreuve assombrie par une tragédie, Le Soleil, 23 février 1992, p. 5. Accident mortel à l'échauffement, La Presse, 23 février 1992, p. 8. THE OLYMPICS / WINTER GAMES AT ALBERTVILLE: Swiss Speed Skier Dies Before Event: Accident: Nicolas Bochatay is killed when he hits a snow machine while skiing on a public slope with a teammate., Los Angeles Times, 23 février 1992. « Speed Skiing », Olympedia, https://www.olympedia.org/sports/SPS, (5 janvier 2026). Autres références disponibles sur demande. #histoire #documentaire #jo #og #skiing #cortina #wog

In Episode 259 of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with 2025 B-Spec National Champion Eric Yagel to break down his journey through grassroots racing, endurance battles, and the strategy it took to win big at SCCA Runoffs. From his first chaotic laps at Texas World Speedway to dominating at Road America, this episode dives deep into real racecraft, tire science, drafting tactics, and how to actually get faster.You'll hear why racing in the rain makes you faster, how spec classes really work behind the scenes, and the mindset shift that separates mid-pack drivers from champions. If you race, sim race, or want to start racing — this episode is a masterclass.⚙️ Topics covered:Building skill through endurance racingChoosing the right car for your driving styleTire strategy secrets (Goodyear vs Hankook)Drafting psychology in spec racingWinning strategy at the June Sprints

We sit down with Dennis Mullen of SPS Companies to explore how faith, volunteerism, and focused giving can transform a community. From childcare and housing to the case for growth over cuts, we share practical ways to get involved and why small towns amplify impact.• award recognition rooted in service, not credit• faith as a daily habit that fuels giving• volunteerism as leadership training and culture• SPS support for employees on local boards• strategic local giving through trusts and sponsorships• urgency of childcare and housing solutions• economic growth as the path to lower taxes• GMCF as the “neck of the hourglass” for solutions• practical starting points for time, talent, and treasure• why visible giving inspires teams and donors“when we come back, we'll talk a little bit about some of the things that are happening within the community”GMCFCFAs

Is shaking up SPS board a real solution to extortion situation in Surrey?

5pm: One million show up for Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl victory parade // SPS says skipping class for Seahawks parade will be an unexcused absence // Seahawks super fans get tattoos to commemorate Super Bowl win // The Norwegian Biathlete that Confessed to Cheating on His Girlfriend // Letters

HEADLINE: Arrival: Entering Lunar Orbit and the Grey World. GUEST AUTHOR: Bob Zimmerman. SUMMARY:Apollo 8 successfully enters lunar orbit using the SPS engine, allowing the crew to witness the moon's desolate, cratered surface and confirm its impact origins.

In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with Scott Dobler, SCCA Racing Series Manager and the man who literally drives the Super Tour across America. From 36,000 miles on the road to behind-the-scenes logistics, schedule changes, Barber Motorsports Park's big debut, and what's actually new for the 2026 Super Tour — this is the inside story you don't hear anywhere else.Scott shares how he grew up in the SCCA, why the Super Tour is the pinnacle of grassroots sprint racing, and what competitors need to know heading into 2026 — including tech tips, helmet rules, and why “neat and clean” matters more than ever.If you race SCCA, work events, or just love how big racing weekends come together, this episode pulls back the curtain like never before.

Swiss Prime Site hat heute ihre Jahreszahlen präsentiert und eine Erhöhung der Dividende angekündigt. Konzernchef Marcel Kucher nennt das gute Netzwerk und die Unternehmensgrösse von SPS als klare Wettbewerbsvorteile. Das Markt- und Zinsumfeld mache den Erwerb geeigneter Gebäude jedoch weiterhin kostspielig. SMI -0.3%

Seattle Public Schools has a new Superintendent. Ben Shuldiner was the only finalist for the position, and the Seattle School Board unanimously approved his contract back in November. On Sunday he stepped into the role early after two teenagers, who are believed to be SPS students, were shot and killed at a bus stop in Rainier Valley. The shooting happened near both South Shore PK-8, and Rainier Beach High School. Soundside sat down with Shuldiner to get his response to the shooting, and to preview his priorities for leading the largest school district in Washington. Guest: Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner Related stories: 2 teen boys killed at bus stop on Rainier Avenue in Seattle - KUOW Seattle School Board names lone superintendent finalist, a district leader recruited from Michigan - KUOW No cops at Garfield High. Seattle School Board rejects plan to revive resource officer program - KUOW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we celebrate the culmination of our month of prayer with Church Planting Sunday. This is a day where we remind ourselves of our church vision to Make Disciples, Transform Communities and Plant Churches, as well as look forward to see where God is calling us. Gareth returns from being sent out from SPS to All Saints Poplar with call to get up and go. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

The SCCA National Championship Runoffs are officially getting a new home — and it's a historic one.In this special breaking news episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski is joined by SCCA's Eric Prill to announce that the 2027 and 2028 Runoffs will return to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. This marks a homecoming for the Runoffs, which spent 24 legendary years at Road Atlanta — the era that defined SCCA championship racing.We break down:

Want to go wheel-to-wheel racing but have no clue where to start? This episode breaks down the real path to getting your SCCA novice permit, what happens at a driver school, and how to avoid the expensive mistakes most new racers make.Inside this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian sits down with Jacob Yeznik of PTC Driving Academy to talk about the smartest entry point into amateur racing, why driver schools matter, and how to transition from karting, sim racing, track days, or autocross into real competition.We cover:What actually happens during a 2-day racing schoolHow to get your SCCA novice permitThe difference between club schools and arrive-and-drive programsWhy starting in lower-power formula cars makes you faster long-termThe biggest mistakes new racers makeWhat you really need to bring to your first schoolIf you've ever thought, “I want to go racing” — this is the roadmap.Whether your goal is Formula Ford, GT cars, Trans Am, endurance racing, or just club racing for fun, this episode shows how drivers safely and affordably enter the sport.

Send us a textFreedom doesn't always announce itself with trumpets. Sometimes it looks like a quiet walk past an optometrist's office, a cab ride that feels like a lifetime, and a choice that will cost you every family tie the group controls. We're marking Claire's 21st anniversary of leaving Scientology's International Headquarters—a date that, by eerie symmetry, lands on the 40th anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard's death, a milestone the organization still avoids acknowledging.We open up about the machinery that makes leaving feel like a sin: disconnection policies that weaponize love, “blows and recoveries” that rename escapes and kidnapping attempts as internal metrics, and the secret “door welded shut” approach to anyone fleeing Int Base. From forced divorces inside RTC to the Hole's coercive environment, we lay out how language, policy, and fear knit together into a durable cage. We also map the institution's obsession with rewriting history—editing Mary Sue, Nibs, and long-time insiders out of films and lectures to sanitize the past—while highlighting the independent sources that preserved the record, from Sarge's accounts in Going Clear to meticulous journalism.There's a tactical layer too. We break down how protests were anticipated and neutralized, how thought-stopping turns curiosity into a trigger, and why even a well-meaning conversation with declared SPs can implode a young member's standing overnight. For anyone on the fence, this is our harm-reduction guide: understand the risks before you engage, and know that questions have consequences in high-control systems. We also talk about healing—adrenal exhaustion, the simple miracle of sleep, and the way health returns when chronic stress recedes—because life after control isn't theoretical; it's better.If this story resonates, share it with someone who needs a map, subscribe for future deep dives into cult tactics and recovery, and leave a review so more people can find it. Your voice helps others find their way out.Support the showBFG Store - http://blownforgood-shop.fourthwall.com/Blown For Good on Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Blown-for-Good-Marc-Headley-audiobook/dp/B07GC6ZKGQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Blown For Good Website: http://blownforgood.com/PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2131160 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blown-for-good-behind-the-iron-curtain-of-scientology/id1671284503 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2131160.rss YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS: Spy Files Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtJfniWLwq4cA-e...

Gooners, that wasn't good. Actually, it was quite bad. Join Coach and Deen for the SPS analysis of Arsenal's 2-3 home loss to Manchester United. The lads discuss the old enemy, old narratives, and what the future might hold.Tap in!

Day 3 of 10 for the Smart Poker Study Podcast 10-year Anniversary!Celebrate with SPS: https://www.smartpokerstudy.com/10yearsShow Notes: https://smartpokerstudy.com/pod575

What separates a good communicator from a great communicator?In this episode of Inside the SCCA, Brian Bielanski sits down with Nikki Prevenas, veteran Flag Chief and Race Control Communicator, to break down how effective communication keeps drivers safe and races running smoothly.From radio etiquette and landlines vs radios, to training new communicators, staying calm during major incidents, and real-world role-play scenarios from Road America, this episode is a must-watch for:New SCCA flaggers & communicatorsExperienced workers looking to sharpen their race control skillsDrivers who want insight into how calls are made behind the scenesYou'll hear exactly what race control needs to know, how to say it, and why calm communication matters more than anything else—even when cars are upside down and on fire.

HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby, senior reporter Rachael Forsyth and technical editor Sally Drury make their predictions for horticulture in 2026.JUMP TO00:02:16 - weather00:06:24 - cost pressures00:14:20 - volunteers00:15:27 - imports/exports/SPS agreement and UK plant production00:17:15 - pests & disease00:19:08 - climate change and innovation00:20:17 - Turf - turfgrass breeding and appreciation of grass and grass eating! 00:23:02 - readiness for spring and an early Easter and how to monetise the 'fallow' post Christmas period00:27:43 - sharing of knowledge and raising of professionalism in the horticulture industryCheck out our huge archive of HortWeek Podcast interviews with an unrivalled selection of prominent and fascinating figures from all corners of the horticulture sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feds to investigate four WA school districts over trans athletes, Gov. Ferguson wants to slash spending on climate change, and SPS skipped safety measures when rebuilding Rainier Beach High School. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadim Malik drops by, and brings the receipts with him. Nadim is founder of Sutton Place Strategies, the preeminent provider of deal origination and business development data to private equity and M&A firms. The episode begins with Nadim's recollections of early encounters with the MMM hosts, including contemporaneous notes on a 2011 meeting with a characteristically friendly but non-committal Charlie. After jumping back to Nadim's origin story (emigre parents from Pakistan, childhood in New York ) and early career, Sutton Place Strategies gets its due. Nadim founded SPS in 2009, developed it into a key industry resource and then sold the business twice – first to Bain & Co. in 2020 and then to With Intelligence in late 2024. Discussion concludes with Nadim's exit following the second sale – and thoughts to date on his much-anticipated next act. 

Have you ever been at the track and wondered why some corner workers are frantically pointing a blue flag while others seem to just "hover" it? There is a massive difference between a "lazy blue" and a "your mirrors are about to be blown off" warning.In this episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down with Flag Chief Tiffany Bingheim to break down Flagging 201: The Blue Flag. Whether you're a driver who wants to know what the flaggers are actually thinking, or a new volunteer looking to level up from the basics, we're diving into the "art" of signaling.In this episode, we cover:The crucial difference between SCCA and F1 blue flag rules.Why "vigorous" pointing beats simple waving.The "Leg Flip" technique (yes, really!).How to handle blue flagging during qualifying vs. a live race.A hilarious (and terrifying) story about throwing the wrong flag at a race leader.Stop guessing and start mastering the corner. If you've ever wanted to get closer to the action than a grandstand ticket allows, this is your roadmap.Join the SCCA: seca.comFind Your Region: Use the SCCA Region Finder tool!#SCCA #CornerWorker #Motorsports #FlaggingAndCommunications #RoadAmerica #RaceMarshal #TrackDay #BlueFlag #InsideTheSCCAInstagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracerPartners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/ Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles. Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/ Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need. About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father's 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.

The Gunners blew their chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to 8 points after a lethargic and boring effort against an extremely depleted, defensive, and technically impressive Liverpool. There wasn't much to discuss from this one, but join Mitch and Deen for the SPS review of a rainy and cold night at The Emirates.Tap in!

This New Years' episode of SPS comes in two parts. In the first, co-hosts Pam N. and Itsï R. take up the Epstein files. What is this about? What does it have to do with the Left? And what does it have to do with political reality? We discuss. In the second part, Itsï and Pam sit down with Marco T. to talk about the new Paul Thomas Anderson film, One Battle after Another (2025). We treat the film as a work of art -- try to understand the world of the film and its nutty vision of paranoid cabals. We get into how it measures up to the rest of Anderson's work and what it reveals about the imagination of the last 15 years. And we comment on the reviews from Jacobin, the World Socialist Website, and the National Review. That's a wrap for the SPS team in 2025! Thanks to our listeners for the great feedback and suggestions -- keep them coming. As always, if you like the podcast, share it, and leave us a review! It goes a long way to help us get the word out. SPS is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud. If you want to send us a message, find us at shitplatypussays@gmail.com and on IG: @shitplatypussays. Episode Links: - Chris Cutrone on Venezuela (Sublation Media, December 2025) https://youtu.be/EYdgYDMqG7Y?si=LIYIAOPAYVJxCSpF - Spartacists on Venezuela (Workers Vanguard No. 1188, December 2025) https://iclfi.org/pubs/wv/1188/venezuela Published after our recording so we didn't get a chance to discuss it, but take a read! - Jacobin review of One Battle after Another https://jacobin.com/2025/09/one-battle-after-another-review - WSWS review of One Battle after Another https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/10/04/xvwh-o04.html - Armond White's review of One Battle after Another for the National Review https://www.nationalreview.com/2025/09/there-will-be-bloodlust-in-one-battle-after-another/ - Sunit Singh's review of The Baader-Meinhof Complex (2008) (Platypus Review 12, May 2009) https://platypus1917.org/2009/05/15/film-review-the-baader-meinhof-complex/

The Gunners had to respond to Man City's 2-1 win away at the City Ground,and respond they did, with an equivalent victory over one of last season's bogey team, Brighton.Join Gabby, Mitch, and Deen for the SPS reaction to Arsenal's ascent back to the top of the Premier League, headlined by the best Martin Odegaard performance in ages, Declan Rice filling in admirably at right back, and OWN GOAL AGAIN OLE OLE!Tap in!

HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby, senior reporter Rachael Forsyth and technical editor Sally Drury share their top horticulture stories of 2025.JUMP TO...00:00:43 - horticulture and peat-free00:04:10 - developments in Biodiversity Net Gain00:07:26 - remote mowers, new technology and implications00:13:13 - loss of horticulture colleges and new learning options00:17:54 - the impact of drought in 2025 going into 202600:21:30 - how horticulture is turning to battery-powered kit00:26:20 - diversity, inclustion and equity in horticulture00:30:34 - border inspections - imports, exports and an SPS agreement for 202600:36:42 - what are the team looking forward to in 2026?Do check out our huge archive of HortWeek Podcast interviews with an unrivalled selection of prominent and fascinating figures from all corners of the horticulture sector.Podcast presenters: Matthew Appleby, Rachael Forsyth and Sally DruryPodcast producer: Christina TaylorMake sure you never miss a HortWeek podcast! Subscribe to or Follow HortWeek podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred podcast platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of this four-part series on Telco Days 2025, Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, speaks with Greg Goodwin, Director of Business Development at Software Mind, about the company's expanding role in global telecom innovation, the evolving MetaSwitch ecosystem, and the value of community-driven learning at Telco Days. Goodwin, who leads Business Development for Software Mind's telco division across the U.S. and the Americas, outlines how the company has grown to more than 1,800 specialists worldwide—including 200 telco-focused engineers—supporting service providers through OSS/BSS development, mobile applications, roaming solutions under its Amplitiv Telecommunications brand, and long-standing engineering expertise within the BroadWorks and Alianza ecosystems. “We really want to be seen as a trusted advisor—anticipating where the market's going so we can help our customers grow their business, cut costs, and stay ahead,” Goodwin explains, noting that Software Mind's model is built on innovation, co-creation, and delivering measurable value. Reflecting on the recent Alianza Navigate event, Goodwin describes renewed momentum among MetaSwitch customers as Alianza invests in new features and capabilities. “It was fantastic to hear the roadmap and see Alianza reinvesting in those MetaSwitch assets,” he says, emphasizing Software Mind's commitment to supporting operators preparing their systems for the platform's next generation of functionality. When discussing long-term partnerships, Goodwin highlights Software Mind's innovation-first approach, pointing to joint development opportunities where the company not only supplies engineering talent but co-creates new product features with partners. “Being seen as more than a technology provider—as a collaborator building the next generation of telco solutions—is core to how we work,” he adds. As the conversation turns to Telco Days, Goodwin describes why the annual Software Mind–hosted event has become a powerful knowledge hub for service providers. Featuring insights from partners like Alianza, AWS and Microsoft, Telco Days brings together global SPs to explore security, AI transformation, modernization strategies, and the real-world challenges facing telecom operators today. All conference materials and videos will be available at SoftwareMind.com. To learn more about Software Mind's services, engineering capabilities, and Telco Days resources, visit https://softwaremind.com/.

Spotify yanked this one off their service because the song at the end was too good, so I've taken the song away so that you can enjoy this Hobosode.Here's that extra special 500th episode you've been waiting for, only to find that it's just another regular Hobosode. But we do get to have some interesting conversations with people who don't like me too much. We tease death and tell a girl to keep her car out of her apartment, which leads to harassing calls from her. This Hobosode is brought to you by Fun Society Arcade. The opening song is by Jenna on Fiverr. The background music end song is Monster by Dodie.The prank that plays during the end of the end song is one that I made today during The Callective. I did another one where someone actually did let me talk to a customer, so go look around on prankcast.com for the full episode. Obviously I spent a few days on this one since it started on Thursday and ended on Saturday.Want to hear a fun story? I called this one college guy yesterday, told him his delivery driver was dead, and he was genuinely sad about it and promised that he would pray for the guy because he prays every night before bed. I told him no, he needs to pray right now. So he starts praying a pretty long prayer. Long enough for me to realize this was more sad than funny, especially since I was looking at the amount that he tipped and planned to shame him for tipping so little. WAS IT WORTH A HUMAN LIFE, TED? So I just hung up in the middle of the prayer. I'm pretty sure this still puts me pretty high on the evil spectrum, but at least I'm slightly less evil now. I deleted that prank and stopped doing dead delivery driver pranks.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: To find out more about the music you hear on this show, visit our page of artists. For a bit of history and a studio tour, this is a good starting page. Request a prank call and find links related to shows at snowplowshow.com. If you're searching for a specific thing said in a show, shitbradsays.com is a great resource for that.SUPPORT THE PLA: For extra weekly shows, subscribe on Patreon, Spotify, or Apple. Get our t-shirts and stickers at our TeePublic store. Get coins, vinyl records, CDs, and more on our Bandcamp page. We also have thing in our Zazzle store in our Spreadshirt store. Buy important things for us at PLA's wishlist or Brad's wishlist, but most importantly, please tell your friends, family, and strangers about all about us.JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Add PLA on Prankcast for live shows, add PLA on Facebook, add Snow Plow Show on Facebook, add PLA on X, add PLA on Tik Tok, add PLA on Bluesky, add PLA on Tumblr, add PLA on YouTube, add Snow Plow Show on YouTube, PLA on Twitch, PLA on Instagram, join a Prank Call Discord, the PLA Reddit, add RBCP on Instagram, add RBCP on X, add RBCP on YouTube, and leave a voice message for the show at 814-422-5309.PLA FRIENDS AND STAFF: Nik Caesar from scary-art.com is the unofficial PLA artist.  Buy PLA designs from Nik's Spreadshirt store.  You might also like the cactus and PLA designs in Laugh Track Matt's store.  Clownsec does a lot of cool things for PLA so go honk the PLAnet.  Watch JIAD's Calls of Mass Confusion and listen to a few of the prank call shows over at World of Prank Calls. Joe DiVita and Vista Blue do lots of music for us, but so do lots of other people, so visit the SPS music page for a very incomplete list.GAME WITH PLA Join us Animal Crossing addicts by becoming our friends on Switch. If you're into GTA5, join the PLA Radio crew.

In this episode, we dive into why sound is the next big leap for AI in industry. I share insights from recent events, including the SPS exhibition and Europe's AI scene, and discuss why edge AI is outpacing the cloud on the shop floor. Then, I sit down with Dr. Finnur Pind from Treble Technologies to explore how synthetic sound data is powering smarter machines—from voice recognition in cars to giving robots a sense of hearing. You'll hear how simulating sound opens up new possibilities for robotics and spatial awareness, and why industries are racing to make AI models that can truly listen. We also touch on the unique AI startup scene in Reykjavik, the challenges of accurate sound modeling, and what the future holds for audio-driven innovation. Join us to discover why the future of industrial AI might just depend on what machines can hear.

On this episode of SPS, we talk about all things Mamdani -- the new DSA mayor of New York City. Your host Pamela N. sits down with former co-host Laurie R., Platypus president Erin H., and our New York member Benjamin K. -- one of the organizers of the recent Platypus Mamdani panel in NYC. We give our impressions of the Oval Office press conference, after the first Trump and Mamdani meeting, and we digest the discussion by the Left on Mamdani captured in our NYC Mamdani panel. We discuss the history of Sewer Socialism, the Second International, and the Millennial Left's journey towards a "new New Deal." The episode features clips from the panel recording to anchor the conversation for our listeners. The edited transcript of that panel has been published on the Platypus Review's most recent issue, linked below. We encourage our listeners to take a read! Links - Platypus Panel (NYU): "Whither socialism? Mamdani and the Left," with Mitchel Cohen, Melvyn Dubofsky, Daniel Lazare, and Sebastian LM (September 26, 2025, published Nov. 2025) Edited Transcript: https://platypus1917.org/2025/11/01/whither-socialism-mamdani-and-the-left/ Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRmIkNQB4ME - Mamdani Victory Speech (Nov. 2025) https://youtu.be/_650kn3RpmI?si=IfgevMLTzgJEpDSh - Michael Kinnucan, "How Zohran Mamdani Triumphed Over a Decrepit Establishment" (Nov. 2025) https://jacobin.com/2025/11/mamdani-dsa-democrats-cuomo-socialists - Derek Thompson, "'What Speaks to Me About Abundance': My Full Interview With Zohran Mamdani" (Jun. 2025) https://www.derekthompson.org/p/what-speaks-to-me-about-abundance - "Socialism in one City?" Independent Labor Club of New York event (Sept. 2025) https://x.com/ILCofNYC/status/1964339829446946907?s=20 - "Socialism in Our Time: A Jacobin Conference" (Sept. 2025) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/socialism-in-our-time-a-jacobin-conference-tickets-1485130077039 - Jacobin obituary for David Dinkins, “What David Dinkins Taught Us" (Nov. 2020) https://jacobin.com/2020/11/david-dinkins-mayor-new-york-city-obituary - Daniel Lazare, "Cheering on Trump" (Jan. 2025) http://forum.permanent-revolution.org/2025/01/cheering-on-trump.html - Mamdani Meet the Press Interview (Nov. 23, 2025) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YNwdXW64WA

Ever wonder how grassroots motorsports clubs like the SCCA keep the tires turning? In this final episode of our three-part series, SCCA VP Hayward Wagner dives deep into the growth engine that is Track Night in America and the enduring culture of SCCA Autocross (Solo). We pull back the curtain on how these programs became the largest participation events in the club. Learn the core philosophy behind Track Night's massive success ("Fastest way to get on track") and the biggest challenge facing the SCCA: inventory (finding available racetracks!). Plus, Wagner addresses the biggest Autocross debate—the challenges of rule evolution and the future of the Solo Nationals at Lincoln. If you love driving your car on the edge or want to see where the next generation of racers comes from, this is a must-watch!Hit 'Like' and subscribe for more exclusive SCCA insights!#SCCA #TrackNightInAmerica #Autocross #Solo #Motorsports #TrackDay #SCCAClubRacing #funwithcars Instagram: @trnupdates Twitter: @TRN_Updates TikTok: trn_updates Twitch: @greybeardsimracerPartners - A big thank you to our partners who help make Inside the SCCA possible! William R. Pintaric and Associates. David Pintaric is a long-time SCCA racer. He's also the Principal at the investment and financial planning firm William R. Pintaric and Associates. Check them out at https://www.wrpintaric.com/ Solo Performance Specialties - Learn more at https://soloperformance.com/ – Check out SPS for all your autocross racing needs. Babyface Fabrication – https://www.babyfacefabrication.com/ – Josh has two decades of experience as a fabricator, most recently working for championship winning NASCAR teams. He has more than 70 wins in the top three NASCAR series, along with multiple championships and a little success racing his own cars and snowmobiles. Full Send Sims – The Official Sim Rig of Inside the SCCA. https://fullsendsims.com/ Ray Esports is the official sim racing league of the Inside the SCCA podcasts -- from the "Unofficial SCCA eSports Racing Leagues on Tuesday nights, to the weekend warrior leagues on Saturday and Sunday. Go to rayesportsracing.com for all the info you need. About Brian: Brian has lived a parallel life of motorsports and journalism for more than 30 years. He started in motorsports in 1986 as his father's 16-year-old “crew chief” on SCCA FV, Sports Renault and IT Honda CRX efforts. He has also competed in, and plans to compete again, in SCCA Club racing, Autocross and Road Rally. He's an award winning journalist who has worked in news in network staff positions with CNN and CBS and local news in seven markets from LaCrosse, Wisconsin to New York and Los Angeles. In 2009 he founded RacingWire, one of the first web-only motorsports news services given credentialed access at NASCAR, IndyCar, and NHRA events. He currently hosts several podcasts including “Inside the SCCA” and is an editor/producer for KNX 97.1FM NewsRadio in Los Angeles.

Fantastic Blackness is an irregular podcast by Shanté Paradigm Smalls focused on Black Queer Trans art, politics, aesthetics, and news. Features interviews with artmakers, reviews of art shows, stage plays, books, film and television, and topical discussion.Guest: andré m carrington is a scholar of race, gender, and genre in Black and American cultural production. He is Associate Professor of English at the University of California, Riverside where he also directs the program in Speculative Fictions & Cultures of Science. His first book, Speculative Blackness: The Future of Race in Science Fiction (Minnesota, 2016) interrogates the cultural politics of race in the fantastic genres and fan cultures. He is editor of The Black Fantastic (2025), the Library of America anthology of contemporary short speculative fiction by Black authors. His forthcoming book, Audiofuturism, on radio adaptations of Black speculative texts. He is a past recipient of fellowships from the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard and the National Humanities Center. His writing appears in journals, books, and blogs including Verso and Black Perspectives. He lives in Riverside and he enjoys birding.SPS: tell me about what brought you to sci fi, speculation, fantasy?SPS: why do you write about sci fi, blackness, gender, and genre?SPS: how is West coast US sci fi different from East coast US sci fi?SPS: if you had to pick a dystopian work to describe our world right now, what would it be?SPS: let's talk about your books: first, tell me about your forthcoming work Audiofuturism (2026) and then let's talk about The Black Fantastic (2025) which came out in Feb 2025 and then your first book, Speculative Blackness: The Future of Race in Science Fiction (2016)SPS: what sci fi film, books, comics, or music are you grooving to right now?SPS: thank you so much for joining us todayShow notes: Media we discussedThe Girl with All the GiftsThe Black FantasticThree Body ProblemThe Girl Who Was Plugged InAndorRogue OneIdiocracyKinning by Nisi ShawlSpeculative Relations: Indigenous Worlding and Repair, Joseph M. PierceThe End of the World as We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand

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Note: Near the end of this episode there is a discussion about mental health and suicide. When news broke that Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PITT Race) was sold and set to close — with no warning — the motorsports world was stunned.In this emotional episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down with longtime racer and insider Dan Dennehy-Rodriguez to unpack the shocking truth behind the sale, what really happened inside those closed-door zoning meetings, and what it means for the future of grassroots racing in America.⚙️ We cover:How the sale blindsided the entire racing communityThe real story behind the zoning change and “data center” rumorsWhy this could happen to your favorite track nextWhat we can learn from Palm Beach, Willow Springs, and beyondHow racers can protect the sport's most important facilities

         Welcome back to The Pet Pig Podcast! In this week's episode Autumn tackles a big topic that so many pig families struggle with — Spoiled Pig Syndrome, or SPS. This is when your sweet, cuddly pig suddenly starts acting bossy, demanding, or even aggressive. They may bite, charge, scream for attention, steal food, or destroy things around the house. It can feel discouraging, but as Autumn explains, it's not your fault — and it's absolutely fixable.          Spoiled Pig Syndrome happens when a pig believes they're the leader of the herd. In their mind, they're in charge — and pigs don't make gentle leaders! Autumn breaks down exactly why this happens, how pigs learn patterns of control, and how you can calmly take back your leadership role to restore peace at home.        Learn practical steps to help you reset your relationship with your pig:           -Don't react to bad behavior. Stay calm, don't yell, and don't give in. The moment your pig realizes their squealing or charging doesn't control you anymore, they'll start to change.           - Reward the good, ignore the bad. When your pig is calm or relaxed, that's the time to praise and reward them. Attention should come from good behavior, not bad.           - Make them work for every bite of food. Leadership starts with controlling resources. By asking your pig to perform simple commands like "spin," "sit," or "back up" before eating, you're building focus, respect, and patience.           - Use helpful tools. For pigs with deep food anxiety, an automatic feeder can take you out of the equation and show your pig that food isn't controlled by their behavior.           - Move the pig daily. Gently asking your pig to move out of your way reinforces that you're the leader — not them. It's simple, but powerful.           - Teach obedience skills. Commands like "come," "stay," or "leave it" help your pig learn self-control and strengthen your bond.           - Keep a predictable routine. Pigs feel safest when they know what to expect. A consistent schedule lowers anxiety and helps them relax under your leadership.          Autumn also shares a personal story about a young piglet she trained out of food aggression by making her work for every meal — and how that transformed her from a biting, nervous pig into a calm, respectful companion.          This episode is packed with encouragement and practical advice. Autumn reminds us that your pig isn't bad — they're just confused about who's in charge. With consistency, confidence, and clear leadership, you can absolutely turn things around.          So whether your pig is just starting to show some pushy behavior, or you're already living with a little boss hog, this episode will give you the tools, mindset, and confidence to bring calm and balance back to your home. Autumn's Links:  Website: https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/ Email: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Educational Membership Group: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnacresminipetpigs/ Facebook:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Free Community: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-free-community YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs

5. Lunar Orbit Insertion and the Disappointment of the Moon's Surface. Bob Zimmerman discusses how on Christmas Eve, Apollo 8 approached the moon. The critical moment was Lunar Orbit Injection (LOI), requiring the firing of the Service Propulsion System (SPS) engine. This burn had to occur while the craft was behind the moon, resulting in a dramatic Loss of Signal (LOS) for Earth. Susan Borman particularly dreaded this moment because the SPS engine, which had no redundancy, was their only way into and out of lunar orbit. NASA believed firing the engine would clear any potentially problematic bubbles in the fuel lines, adding another risk. Once in orbit, the astronauts were visually disappointed, with Frank Borman describing the moon's surface as looking like a "skull" or a lifeless sandbox. Their direct observation settled the debate among scientists, confirming that the moon's craters were the result of impacts, not volcanic activity. 1962

8. The Trans Earth Injection, Lovell's Navigation Error, and the Successful Reentry. Bob Zimmerman discusses how the Trans Earth Injection (TEI) was the mission's second moment of highest risk, requiring the non-redundant SPS engine to fire on the backside of the moon to propel them back to Earth. Susan Borman had been most anxious about this burn, knowing failure meant certain death in lunar orbit. When they reacquired signal, Jim Lovell famously declared, "I want to report that there is a Santa Claus," signaling success. On the return journey, Lovell, the navigator, accidentally cleared the navigation data in the computer (the gimbal), causing the spacecraft to lose orientation. Lovell was forced to correct the craft's position by manually using a sextant and taking readings from stars like Rigel and Sirius, proving the value of the backup system. Finally, they successfully executed the complex "double skip trajectory" reentry at 25,000 mph, landing within three miles of the recovery ships, though the capsule temporarily flipped upside down. 1618

On this episode, we spoke with Bob Radocy, founder of Fillauer TRS, and Debra Latour, OTD, M. Ed., OTR/L, Doctoral Experiential Capstone Coordinator at Western New England University, about activity-specific prostheses and how they can support patients both physically and emotionally.  Learn more about Bob and Debra and access Empowering People, Empowering Prosthetics. Discover Fillauer TRS.  Many thanks to Thuasne for sponsoring this episode! Introducing the newest member of the SpryStep line, the SpryStep One. An elegant, durable, effective, and universal AFO made with a precise selection and layup of diverse composite materials. The SpryStep One meets the individual needs of your patient with only two SKUs.  SPS is thrilled to introduce the Bionic Power Agilik smart orthosis, the first powered microprocessor-controlled knee-ankle-foot orthosis designed for adult and pediatric patients with neurological and musculoskeletal gait impairments affecting mobility and function. Backed by an IRB-approved clinical study and published outcomes, the Agilik boosts endurance and mobility with smart, real-time knee extension and flexion.  Tune into the latest episode of The Clinical Minute where SPS Clinical Education Specialist DeLana Finney, MSPO, LCPO, provides a quick overview of the cutting-edge Fillauer FastPro flexible alignment system.  Visit spsco.comAlso, email us! The O&P Check-in is a bi-monthly podcast featuring the latest orthotics and prosthetics news, trends, best practices, regulations and policies. Designed for O&P professionals, join Brendan Erickson and a rotating co-host as they interview guests and share the latest advancements in the industry.

https://mikkoschoice.com/ https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group-copy             Welcome back to The Pet Pig Podcast! In this episode of a two-part series, Autumn dives into one of the most common challenges pig families face — Spoiled Pig Syndrome, or SPS. Don't let the name fool you — SPS isn't a hopeless situation or a sign that you've failed as a pig parent. It's a natural result of unclear boundaries and leadership, and the good news is that it's 100% preventable and fixable.           Autumn explains how pigs view the world through hierarchy and body language, not words, and why stepping confidently into the leader role is the key to raising a respectful, relaxed, and happy pig. You'll learn the foundations of leadership, including:     •    Understanding pig hierarchy and how pigs communicate respect     •    How to use the "Move the Pig" technique to earn respect through calm, confident movement     •    What to do if your pig challenges your authority — without fear, anger, or yelling     •    Why making your pig "work for food" builds trust, patience, and self-control     •    How to stop the screaming habit by breaking the reward cycle          This episode will help you understand your pig's behavior on a deeper level and give you the tools to build a strong, trusting relationship through leadership — not force. Autumn's Links:  Website: https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/ Email: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Educational Membership Group: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnacresminipetpigs/ Facebook:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Free Community: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-free-community YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs

What happens when Gridlife, Global Time Attack, and SCCA all start working together?In this episode of Inside the SCCA, host Brian Bielanski sits down again with Heyward Wagner, Senior Director of Rally/Solo and Experiential Programs at SCCA, to dive deep into how programs like Time Trials, Targa, and RallyCross are reshaping grassroots motorsports.

Vivian Song is running for Seattle School Board District 5, which covers Montlake to the Central District, Leschi to Eastlake, Capitol Hill, Madison Valley, and Madison Park. Her opponent is Janis White. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7.About Vivian SongFinance professional and advocate for childrenParent with kids in both Seattle Public Schools and private schoolPreviously served as Seattle School Board directorWorked directly with SPS's $1.2 billion operating budgetServed on Levy Oversight CommitteeMember of a unionKey PositionsFirst Priority:Bring back Finance committee and Friday memosAdd another school board meeting each monthOn Structural Deficit:Look at largest sources (bus transportation and substitutes)Spend money more efficiently while delivering better servicesOn School Board Role:Serving as community representatives has been missingDistrict needs to bring community along in decisionsLack of community involvement needs to be front and centerOn Superintendent Search:Need someone good at building a team who can identify their strengths and weaknessesShould set plan for first 100 days and a 10-year visionConcerned chief academic officer position hasn't been filledOn District Structure:Supports hybrid approach balancing centralized and school-based decision makingSchools should have flexibility in professional development, enrichment, and culturally relevant curriculumCentral office should ensure equity and set clear goals for student successOn When Goals Aren't Met:Board should take action, not merely accept progress monitoringAsk what work has been done to understand why strategies haven't workedEnsure principals participate in progress monitoring and receive dataOn Community Engagement:Board should demonstrate awareness and push superintendent to make a planTrack and communicate what topics are being heard from communityBe careful not to listen only to loudest voicesOther Positions:Budgeting needs to be equitable and student-centeredSees board role as accountable to votersEducational Leader She Admires: John StanfordExcited to Work With: Director Joe MizrahiImportant InfoBallots mailed: October 15th | Due: November 4thAlso listen to: Interviews with all District 2, 4, 5, and 7 candidates at rainydayrecess.orgVivian's campaign: songforseattleschools.comPodcast info: rainydayrecess.org | hello@rainydayrecess.orgSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Laura Marie Rivera is running for Seattle School Board District 4, which covers Queen Anne, Belltown, South Lake Union, Downtown to I-5, Pioneer Square area, and parts of Fremont and Wallingford (including Lincoln High School). Her opponent is Joe Mizrahi. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7.About Laura Marie RiveraRecently completed Doctor of Education (defended dissertation during campaign)Two decades as educator, nonprofit professionalFounded nonprofit on motherhood and leadership (first-of-its-kind study with nearly 1,000 responses)Parent of four: two recent SPS graduates, twins in elementary schoolMember of four unions throughout careerWent to school in San Juan Unified School District, Sacramento, CaliforniaKey PositionsFirst Priority:Restore second school board meeting every monthMore public engagement and better communication with staffOn School Board Role:Directors need to be more flexible beyond policy-settingShould look at individual students and how they're reaching goalsBoard should facilitate responses when systems aren't working for studentsOn Superintendent Search:Need someone with experience managing large budget and deficitWant actual education experience to understand classroom impactBoard needs to improve relationship with superintendent's office and publicConcerned current board hasn't set up next superintendent for successOn District Structure:Flexibility is keyFront-line educators and staff should make decisions (they see kids daily)All kids don't need same things—they're individualsCan't set one approach for 50,000 students at district policy levelOn When Goals Aren't Met:Goals are modest; would like higher goalsMust step down to individual level to understand what each child needsCould be classroom support, breakfast, undiagnosed learning disabilityEach individual child needs to meet standards for best chance at successOn Community Engagement:SPS has talked about engagement and communication for entire decadeReducing public engagement was a mistakeNeed to be thoughtful about what to do with community inputTask force recommendations should not be ignoredOther Positions:Strongly supports SPS non-discrimination policy (though notes it doesn't always work in practice)Sees board role as both trustee and representativeBelieves budget is a moral documentEducational Leader She Admires: Gina Davis (founder of Gina Davis Institute on Gender in Media)Looking Forward to Working With: Liza Rankin (though they don't see eye to eye on many things)Important InfoBallots mailed: October 15th | Due: November 4thAlso listen to: Interviews with all District 2, 4, 5, and 7 candidates at rainydayrecess.orgLaura Marie's campaign: https://lauramarie4seattleschools.com/Podcast info: rainydayrecess.org | hello@rainydayrecess.orgSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Happy (belated) Nigeria Independence Day!

Successful hate watching for some fans this weekend meant a sad weekend for even more fans. Join the SPS crew for the full trip around Europe featuring the Madrid Derby, Palace exposing Liverpool's defense, Bayern's side quests, the Champions of the World™️, AC Milan flexing on Napoli, and tons more.Tap in!

Ousmane Dembele reached the pinnacle of individual achievement in football with his first Ballon D'Or win and the SPS crew talked about that a bit… sort of? In any case, we definitely discussed the most important happenings around European football last weekend, including Harry Kane's Bundesliga demolition, Aston Villa's downfall, La Liga's elite ball strikers, and so much more. Tap in!

Paul, Joe, and Justin discuss the SPs from August's Meatball Draft for 2026 Source

Book Title: Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8, the First Manned Flight to Another World Author: Bob Zimmerman Segment 7: Christmas Eve in Lunar Orbit: Earthrise and a Genesis Reading On Christmas Eve, Apollo 8 entered lunar orbit, firing its SPS engine behind the moon with no communication. The crew initially found the moon's surface disappointing, describing it as "a skull" or a "sandbox." However, they captured the iconic "Earthrise" photograph; Frank Borman took a black and white image, while Bill Anders took the famous color one after scrambling for film. During a historic Christmas Eve telecast—the first from lunar orbit, broadcast in black and white—the astronauts, after much deliberation, read the first twelve verses of Genesis from the Old Testament, aiming to share a message of goodwill to the world.

Book Title: Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8, the First Manned Flight to Another World Author: Bob Zimmerman Segment 6: Trans-Lunar Journey: Primitive Tech and a Shrinking Earth Apollo 8 launched on December 21, 1968, the first day of its six-day window. After testing systems in Earth orbit, Capcom Mike Collins gave the "go" for Trans Lunar Injection (TLI), firing the upper stage engines to propel them towards the moon. The spacecraft's computer systems were primitive, inferior even to a Casio digital watch calculator; ground control dictated long strings of numbers for manual entry. As they left Earth, Jim Lovell described the view as "like being in a tunnel," with Earth shrinking rapidly from 25,000 miles per hour. Crucially, the SPS engine, essential for lunar orbit and return, had no redundancy, making its firing behind the moon a tense moment of Loss of Signal (LOS) for Earth-bound observers. 1851

Book Title: Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8, the First Manned Flight to Another World Author: Bob Zimmerman Segment 8: Perilous Return: Navigation Glitch, Double Skip, and Ocean Landing Following the Christmas broadcast, the critical Trans Earth Injection (TEI) burn occurred behind the moon, relying solely on the SPS engine for their return. Jim Lovell famously announced, "I want to report that there is a Santa Claus," confirming the successful burn. However, Lovell later accidentally "cleared the gimbal," resetting the navigation. He expertly used a sextant and stars like Rigel and Sirius to reorient the craft, showcasing the astronauts' remarkable ability to correct errors. The return also involved a risky "double skip trajectory" re-entry into Earth's atmosphere at 25,000 mph, a maneuver only successfully performed twice before. They landed within three miles of recovery ships, though the capsule was top-heavy and flipped upside down upon splashdown. The mission was a testament to the risks taken, with NASA having been chastened by the Apollo 1 fire that killed Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee in 1967, and the Soviets by Vladimir Komarov's death on Soyuz 1.  DECEMBER 19688